Its been a while since I last updated this, mainly because I haven't felt there has been any progress lately. I have come to a point in 
the project where I need money to put into the project in order to proceed. Money which I do not have right now. Nevertheless, I have managed to order a few replacement parts. I managed to find a replacment triple tree on ebay, along with air filters and the left handlebar control assembly. I have also managed to strip the paint off of the tank and plan to begin patching the dents soon. The carburateurs have been cleaned and reassembled. I also managed to take apart the petcock which (surprise surprise!) needs new gaskets and a good cleaning. On the plus side of 
things, I have a good lead on someone who is selling a cb360 as a parts donor bike. If I can gather the funds together I am hoping to buy it and see what I can use off of it, then resell the rest. One way or another, I will try to find a way to keep making progess.
the project where I need money to put into the project in order to proceed. Money which I do not have right now. Nevertheless, I have managed to order a few replacement parts. I managed to find a replacment triple tree on ebay, along with air filters and the left handlebar control assembly. I have also managed to strip the paint off of the tank and plan to begin patching the dents soon. The carburateurs have been cleaned and reassembled. I also managed to take apart the petcock which (surprise surprise!) needs new gaskets and a good cleaning. On the plus side of 
things, I have a good lead on someone who is selling a cb360 as a parts donor bike. If I can gather the funds together I am hoping to buy it and see what I can use off of it, then resell the rest. One way or another, I will try to find a way to keep making progess.
Not much of it is left. The carburetors Have been disassembled and are awaiting a good cleaning once the weather warms up (carb cleaner is VERY hazardous and should be used somewhere well ventilated, such as outside). Overall, the jets were rather gummed up, certainly enough to make the bike run rough. In hindsight, I wish I had taken the carburetors off before I began the disassembly, it would have given me a better idea of how strong the engine is really running. Now I have to wait until reassembly! 
I also noticed when I disassembled the front end of the bike that the forks are leaking from their screws at the bottom, which means a fork rebuild is now unavoidable (big $$$).
On the positive side of things, I have managed to order a number of replacement parts which will be featured in the next update. And, now that the bike is completely apart, I can begin cleaning and stripping the paint off the frame, tank etc... and get ready for painting!
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