Hello everyone,
My wife and I just recently bought a '76 XS360.
It is my first motorcycle but she has some experience on two wheels.
It needs some work:
The previous owner seemed to think glue and silicone would be a good way to keep it running. The rear turn indicator was held on with a combination of the two.
The head broke off one of the screws holding the cap on the master brake cylinder... so a thick layer of silicone was applied to stop evaporation. It didn't work. The cylinder is dry and encrusted with brake fluid residue.
The engine actually seems all right but should be torn apart and cleaned.
Most obvious repairs:
Replace broken center stand to facilitate further work.
Remove gas tank rust, protect, and paint.
Fix the master brake cylinder. I'd rather not use an aftermarket replacement.
Fix the broken turn indicator.
De-rust the mufflers inside an out.
That's why I'm here. I have already read a lot of good information on this forum and might need some advice along the way.
We are initially looking to get it working, then we'll work on cosmetics. I'd like to use stock parts as much as possible.
My wife and I just recently bought a '76 XS360.
It is my first motorcycle but she has some experience on two wheels.
It needs some work:
The previous owner seemed to think glue and silicone would be a good way to keep it running. The rear turn indicator was held on with a combination of the two.
The head broke off one of the screws holding the cap on the master brake cylinder... so a thick layer of silicone was applied to stop evaporation. It didn't work. The cylinder is dry and encrusted with brake fluid residue.
The engine actually seems all right but should be torn apart and cleaned.
Most obvious repairs:
Replace broken center stand to facilitate further work.
Remove gas tank rust, protect, and paint.
Fix the master brake cylinder. I'd rather not use an aftermarket replacement.
Fix the broken turn indicator.
De-rust the mufflers inside an out.
That's why I'm here. I have already read a lot of good information on this forum and might need some advice along the way.
We are initially looking to get it working, then we'll work on cosmetics. I'd like to use stock parts as much as possible.