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My first project - 1974 CB360 K0
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I know that feeling, when assembling the frame parts - swing arms , front forks, centre stand, front mudguard, front wheel etc .
I have found it best to leave the rear mudguard, battery box & electric gubbins off the bike just fitting the rear wheel nipped up slightly for stability before fitting the engine in place. Handy to have the front bars in place as well even if no switches are fitted yet.
Its easier to re-fit the engine without wiring looms etc, also easier to fit the carbs and airbox before you fit the battery box & front section of rear mudguard in place I have found with my 400.
We all have our own ways towards the finishing post I guess depending on personal choice & if you have a bike ramp. My last jobs are fitting the exhuast system, seat & tank. Nothing worse than finding you have fitted items in place only to have to remove them again to get a part inside the frame etc.
Craizeehair:
I wonder if anyone has any tips or tricks to remove the lower suspension rubber bushes from the swing arm??
I’ve tried pressing them out with a couple of sockets, that just resulted in me bending the bolt, tried soaking them and knocking them out with a punch but the little blighters won’t budge!!
Am I resigned to trying to cut them out and trying not to damage anything?
magpie114:
I had the same problem on my 350/4. I had to cut from the centre with a junior hacksaw to the swing arm mount. The bush could be pressed out then.
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Craizeehair:
That was my thinking for next steps but was trying to avoid it if possible!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I burnt mine out then a hacksaw on the outer sleeve.
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