My new XS360 project

[Normand]

Hi, im Normand, Im French Canadian from Quebec City. I recently bough a 1976 XS 360C for 275$. I got a lot of free time and feel for a new project in my life. I just sold my CRF250L and start this project for the winter!!

Sorry for my bad english some times

Here i am, with an old 360. This bike never started again until 1981. SO, a lots of verification to do. I just know the engine still turning so i picked up the bike and have nothing to loose!

Thats my inspiration

I dont think about changing the rear shock position, just gettin à 13.5 or 14'' instead of the 12.5''.
I am thinking about keep or not the stock rectangular gaz tank. Remove the cafe race handle bar and get motocross style...

I just removed some plastic and add come colors to the old wiring diagram found on the web.

After oild changed, plugs, filters, carb cleaned, it started real quick

I got some problem with the throttle....Later)
More pictures soon and feel free for advices or anything

 

[levdir]

Welcome and salut! Looks like you pretty much hit the jackpot, the square tank and spokes and rear drum make yours one of the most desirable version of our bike.

 

[BBS360]

Good to see another Canadian with a 360! Looks like a good solid start for a project.
How many miles on it? Looks like stock mufflers?

Let me know if you want to sell that center stand, eh.

 

[xschris]

Welcome to the forum Good find

 

[Normand]

Later in the project, i will think about selling or not, many of the original parts i got removed. All i know about the muffler is there nothing inside and very in bad condition, lots of rust. Im suprising the rear drum and the gaz tank make it desirable... I dont like them ahahaha.
The funny thing is i had never heard of ''cafe racer'' or any means about the XS series before this project. This Forum sound amazing!!
See ya

 

[Normand]

Hey, few years later, there she is. I keep original parts as much i can

 

[xschris]

Good to see you still have it.