How do I remove the starter clutch from my 1974 Honda CB360

First thing would be to cheak the compression,has the bike been stood for a long time, if so the piston rings can become seized into the pistons and although it my appear to run on starter fluid sprayed into the carbs its not really running just firing.
If the compression is low then you will need to remove the head and barrel the determine why there is no compression.
I had the same problem on a gsx550 turned out to be frozen ring, removed carefully cleaned well and replaced and it ran ok.

possible problem as this is a common thing on the CB360's. What happens is the kick leg tends to slip out of sync with the engaging gear, it will be under the right side cover. Some times you need to remove the cover and manually put it back in to sync.

Otherwise you have stripped your kick starter gear.

bad Starter Solenoid is the info Im getting on my cb360. not sure if this helps

Check to be sure the ball bearing is there. Assemble components with the adjuster sticking out at the adjusting point. Turn adjuster clockwise until resistance is felt. Now turn adjuster 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Add washer and locknut and firmly snug up the locknut. Lubricate with grease gun on grease fitting. All done.

Do you stop when you put on the brake? Any funny noises? Does the foot lever go down and back up properly? Any further determination would mean a dissembly and visual inspection.

Are you getting spark from both plugs when the engine is kicked over? If so, the points are working. How well they are working and the accuracy of the timing is another matter.

Thanks stiffmeis > 105

• First thing is to get a factory repair manual. Next is to wash the bike with special attention to the gear box and cylinder. Mud falling from a cylinder and into the crank is not a good thing.
• Assess the engine as a whole. Does it look like everything is there? Any missing side plates? Make a list of known parts needed; engine parts and body , frame, electrical, wheels, cables etc.. Locate a source or sources for used parts. Go to Google and input “ motorcycle salvage honda “. Start there.
• Only work on the engine. Replacing a headlight is pretty useless if the engine is trash.
• Start with the gearbox. Does the kick start turn the crank? Let’s say it does. Put the bike on the center stand and turn the rear wheel. Pull the clutch in and shift into 1st, neutral, 2nd and up to 5th then back down to 1st. If the shift lever locks up, or if it is extremely stiff in changing any of the gears, then you know that shift forks are needed. Chances are that nothing else is going to be wrong with the gearbox other than new crank bearings going in while the gearbox is opened up for shift fork replacement..
• Now check out the top end. Pistons going up and down? Doesn’t matter. You will want fresh cylinder bores and new pistons and rings for the rebuild.
• Look at the electrics. Is the wiring harness burned anywhere?
• You may want to short cycle the rebuild process if the shifter is okay and the crankshaft turns over. Forget the pistons etc., just get the motor to run. The satisfaction will be immense and you can tear down the top end later.

you need a feeler gauge that has a 15 thou.

the loom refers to the whole wiring harness for your bike, without it your bike will be useless

sounds like you have a short inside, unfortunately you will have to strip it down again and re check. please post a follow up on your luck

thanks and good luck