@@TheInja What is it like on the highway? what's the top speed and horse power? Also, are you 6 foot? I'm trying to gauge how'd I'd fit on a bike like this
The CX 500 engine was originally designed from the beginning to be turbo charged. That’s why the cylinders are cast into the block,. The clutch spins in the opposite direction of the crankshaft, illuminating torque reaction. The cylinders are twisted 23° bringing the carburetors closer together so you can use a bell crank instead of two separate cables, and the exhaust ports Will allow the exhaust pipes to miss the frame down tubes and make room for the radiator. One of the magazines did a story I think it was motorcyclist about a guy and his girlfriend that went around the world on a CX 500 on the cheap. Camping, cutting their own hair, cooking on a small stove. it is my favorite Japanese engine. The CX 650 was better. The first CX 510 week ignition systems causing them to have starting problems. They would crank and crank and crank, but when you would let off the starter button is when they would start. when they switched to transistor ignition systems I think at 1981, they started much easier.I had a CX 500 deluxe that I put a Canadian CX 500 turtle backseat on much like a BMW R 100 RS seat, I put on CB 400 F bars, koni shocks, and a tank bag. I loved the way that motor made power.. very smooth, Torquey,. I had about $1000 into it. Some older guy in his 60s saw it and asked if I would sell it. I told him to make me an offer everything‘s for sale. He offered me $1600 for it. I sold it and I have regretted it ever since.. he loaded that bike into a moving van with his daughters furniture, and moved her from Pennsylvania to Seattle Washington, and he dropped off the moving van and rode the bike back the long way, down to San Diego, across the southern route from California to Florida, and up route 19 from Florida to Pennsylvania without a single problem... The only reason I parted with that machine at that time which was the late 90s, was, I figured there were hundreds of these bikes sitting in garages forgotten, that will be coming up for sale. They’ll always be another one I thought. There never was a clean CX 500 deluxe with the original exhaust intact again..
Hey man I just came here to apologise. In your initial "reveal" video you had a ruff photo shop version of this bike. And I couldn't see your vision. And I left a rather nasty comment that went something along the lines of "instead of ruining a classic and chopping it, why don't you restore it?" I shouldn't have judged your dream so abruptly, and for that I am truly sorry my guy. You've created one bad ass beast that looks and sounds like a million bucks. Congrats man.
Dang, never expected that. I appreciate that! I had thought about that comment for a bit, because I, too, don't like carelessly destroying classics that can't be remade. Thanks for coming along with me on the process and seeing the vision I had from that first video.
@@TheInja ya man again 1,000 apologies, I've been secretly watching your vids for a while and vid after vid I was slowly blown away by your progress as well as your passion. You wouldn't happen to have a patron would you? Because I sure as hell would love to see more eye candy like this cx500.
@@daevster6663 Nope! Don't want to come off as in it for the money (at least not yet ;) But if you're ever buying on Amazon, if you use the links I provide in the description I get like 5% of the purchase so feel free to do that! Lots of cool things coming on this channel. :)
If I had the mechanic know-how, this is what I’d be saving up to do right now. Relatively cheap and being able to build exactly what you want? Sounds like a no brainer.
I have this bike in my garage. My son got it for free and said I could have it if I wanted. Was debating on whether to sell it or do a cafe racer build. Well, debate over. Time to get parts and get on it. Even if I have to pay for work outside my skills it'd still be worth doing. Thanks for the inspiration and well done on your build!
I have a 81 gl500 basically same bike bought it running and riding for $150 with a clean title, needs mostly cosmetic work but watching this you listed out almost everything I need to get it in great shape! Can’t wait to get mine done now lol
Just checked out your website, I am working on doing something similar. I can only imagine the amount work you've already put it, I look forward to seeing your business grow.
In germany most of the parts need homologation licenses which you also have to pay. Buying shocks, exhaust, lights very likely would already costs that much like all parts you mentioned ... but the result looks nice!
Came out great! I used the same headlight on my Ninja 250 cafe build but i got it for $13 steal! It's fun building a bike especially when its your first time!
I’m just starting to get into bikes and this thing is awesome. Sounds amazing, looks super cool, and it didn’t cost a ton. Gives me some vision for what I want.
$1,700 for that bike really is a steal... That doesn't account for the hours you spent on it, but there's nothing like the feeling of riding something you built.
Honestly, for something like that the price is 3 times what you invested. It's amazing what you did. I think it looks stunning and sounds amazing! I don't know how long it took you to build it but you could even make a living building those.
Nice build man! I finished 90% of my 78' cx500 standard last summer and my total came to about $1400 including bike cost but I just need to finish my exhaust setup on it. When I get around to it this winter.
What an achievement, really surprised on the budget, looks like a hell of a lot more has gone into it! Mind you I bet when you take into account hours worked those costs skyrocket 😂 I've tried to set quite a restricted budget for my cb750 build, but it's going to have a mono shock conversion if I can get over a design issue I'm having, as well as r6 front forks... So I'm having to extend the budget a bit, managing the project and design myself so shouldn't be too bad. Definitely inspired me to have a look at some more cost effective options on some things though, especially if it can still look like that afterwards!
Good work. There's just one thing. Buying all those Chinese parts. You'll probably get much of rusted parts afrer one year's riding. They are decent quality but all the screws and metal parts usually needs just a few rains to show the first rust. So i suggest you check the connections inside the headlight often so they don't corrode and same with the turnlights and rearlight. I have had many problems with them. Especially that same headlight. I made a silicone gasket for it to keep the most of the moist outside it
you wanna come to Australia and work on my CX Custom. It has been sitting in the shed for 15 or so years. Would love to do what you have done, but one thing for sure, the prices here are no way near as cheap as what you quoted. I replaced the stator about 20 years ago and that was expensive then and a nuisance to get to behind the water pump.
What do you think it would cost to have someone else restore a bike like this for you? Like a mechanic shop or something. I am by no means a mechanic but this is one of my dream bikes and you did an amazing job with the restore!
for the headlight?? did you just plug it in and it worked fine or did you have to modify something??? to make it work on the bike i want to replace my headlight since its not very good for night time riding
Hi. Did you do anything to the engine? Relay the valves? De-coke it? Also, they are the newer Honda wings, that you have put on the tank. Nice bike, though. I just finished a Honda CX500 eurosport. All in all, including buying the bike, it cost around £1,500. Ride Free.
Love your videos man, great work, this one is super helpful. I'm considering taking off my H-Box (ugly rusty exhaust box on the bottom) as well, but I've been worried about having to tune everything after. You said you stuck with the stock jets, did you change anything else but the mufflers?
hi i am new to your page i just Recently got a CX 500 myself and yours looks great man I am watch the video of all the parts that you got but I can’t seem to find the rear seat hoop that you got that you mounted your brake light on from what I can tell it looks like a bolt on And that would be ideal for me if you could help me in the right direction it be greatly appreciated thank you
Wow thats cheap... just my rear fender was 500€ and 800€ for the paint job(tank and fenders) when I did my Vstar 1100 bobber... sucks to live in finland :P Cool vid man and amazing looking bike
Just got a 1980 cx500 custom I think I’m gonna somewhat copy your build if you don’t mind. Lol. I may have missed it in the video but what kinda bars are those
What’s the value of it finished? I just picked up the exact same bike and wondering if it’s worth making it a cafe, so I can sell it for a bigger profit...
Inja can't count kicks. Proof he's a real thug because they don't count past 3 in the hood.
Hahaha but true
@@TheInja What is it like on the highway? what's the top speed and horse power? Also, are you 6 foot? I'm trying to gauge how'd I'd fit on a bike like this
That's a dope ass $1700 bike man. But money aside, having a bike you basically made yourself is priceless
Perfectly said man, it's amazing to ride something you at one time only could see in your head. 🙌🏼
The Inja what kind of bike do you recommend me to buy off line and customize it?
Can you make money doing this??
@rollin_hot69
That's a 10-4
The CX 500 engine was originally designed from the beginning to be turbo charged. That’s why the cylinders are cast into the block,. The clutch spins in the opposite direction of the crankshaft, illuminating torque reaction. The cylinders are twisted 23° bringing the carburetors closer together so you can use a bell crank instead of two separate cables, and the exhaust ports Will allow the exhaust pipes to miss the frame down tubes and make room for the radiator.
One of the magazines did a story I think it was motorcyclist about a guy and his girlfriend that went around the world on a CX 500 on the cheap. Camping, cutting their own hair, cooking on a small stove.
it is my favorite Japanese engine. The CX 650 was better. The first CX 510 week ignition systems causing them to have starting problems. They would crank and crank and crank, but when you would let off the starter button is when they would start. when they switched to transistor ignition systems I think at 1981, they started much easier.I had a CX 500 deluxe that I put a Canadian CX 500 turtle backseat on much like a BMW R 100 RS seat, I put on CB 400 F bars, koni shocks, and a tank bag. I loved the way that motor made power.. very smooth, Torquey,. I had about $1000 into it. Some older guy in his 60s saw it and asked if I would sell it. I told him to make me an offer everything‘s for sale. He offered me $1600 for it. I sold it and I have regretted it ever since.. he loaded that bike into a moving van with his daughters furniture, and moved her from Pennsylvania to Seattle Washington, and he dropped off the moving van and rode the bike back the long way, down to San Diego, across the southern route from California to Florida, and up route 19 from Florida to Pennsylvania without a single problem...
The only reason I parted with that machine at that time which was the late 90s, was, I figured there were hundreds of these bikes sitting in garages forgotten, that will be coming up for sale. They’ll always be another one I thought. There never was a clean CX 500 deluxe with the original exhaust intact again..
Wow u seem to have a vast knowledge of these bikes are u still active?
Hey man I just came here to apologise.
In your initial "reveal" video you had a ruff photo shop version of this bike. And I couldn't see your vision. And I left a rather nasty comment that went something along the lines of "instead of ruining a classic and chopping it, why don't you restore it?" I shouldn't have judged your dream so abruptly, and for that I am truly sorry my guy. You've created one bad ass beast that looks and sounds like a million bucks. Congrats man.
Dang, never expected that. I appreciate that! I had thought about that comment for a bit, because I, too, don't like carelessly destroying classics that can't be remade. Thanks for coming along with me on the process and seeing the vision I had from that first video.
@@TheInja ya man again 1,000 apologies, I've been secretly watching your vids for a while and vid after vid I was slowly blown away by your progress as well as your passion. You wouldn't happen to have a patron would you? Because I sure as hell would love to see more eye candy like this cx500.
But no hard feelings at all. I'm grateful you followed along my friend.
@@daevster6663 Nope! Don't want to come off as in it for the money (at least not yet ;)
But if you're ever buying on Amazon, if you use the links I provide in the description I get like 5% of the purchase so feel free to do that! Lots of cool things coming on this channel. :)
@@TheInja awesome, will do cheers m8
If I had the mechanic know-how, this is what I’d be saving up to do right now. Relatively cheap and being able to build exactly what you want? Sounds like a no brainer.
For sure.
I have this bike in my garage. My son got it for free and said I could have it if I wanted. Was debating on whether to sell it or do a cafe racer build. Well, debate over. Time to get parts and get on it. Even if I have to pay for work outside my skills it'd still be worth doing. Thanks for the inspiration and well done on your build!
I'm a buyer if you still have it?
Wow! Honestly dude i thought this bike was gonna cost upwards of 5k. I can't believe you built such a sweet bike for that price
I have a 81 gl500 basically same bike bought it running and riding for $150 with a clean title, needs mostly cosmetic work but watching this you listed out almost everything I need to get it in great shape! Can’t wait to get mine done now lol
Just checked out your website, I am working on doing something similar. I can only imagine the amount work you've already put it, I look forward to seeing your business grow.
Just trying to help out my fellow builderz 🙏🏽
In germany most of the parts need homologation licenses which you also have to pay. Buying shocks, exhaust, lights very likely would already costs that much like all parts you mentioned ... but the result looks nice!
Ja, leider kostet so ein Projekt in Deutschland doppelt soviel, wenn es überhaupt möglich ist... Armes Deutschland
“YOU CANT PUT A PRICE ON HAPPINESS”
Nice build!
Haha true that!
Parts came out way less than I guessed. Definitely gonna do the same to a Yamaha. Subscribed 👌
Very nice budget build cafe bike. Your vision, your bike. Don't sweat what other people say your bike should look like. SUBSCRIBED!
$1700 for a custom bike you built yourself is such a steal. I love the way it came out. I'm going to build one of these one day using my OCD skills.
When you do, I'd love to see it. 👏🏼 Thanks for watching!
Came out great! I used the same headlight on my Ninja 250 cafe build but i got it for $13 steal! It's fun building a bike especially when its your first time!
Man this is a beautiful bike but that gap between the seat and the tank looks kinda bad...
Tam Mays yeah I agree. That’s literally the only thing that frustrates me. A custom rear hump and seat that hugs the tank would make it sick.
Yup, I hand stitched one that fits perfectly. It’s not hard anyone can do it and it’s nice knowing you put hard work into it.
Not good when its on its stand, but when riding on it, his legs will likely keep it covered lol.
I’m just starting to get into bikes and this thing is awesome. Sounds amazing, looks super cool, and it didn’t cost a ton. Gives me some vision for what I want.
Glad I could help out!
Fantastic, not much more to say .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 1.700 wow for anyone who wants a bike that looks that good it's a steal
Its cheaper than a lot of bicycles and nicer than brand new models. Nice job!
Appreciate it! 👊🏽
Dude, that's nothing! Bought my bike for like $150 bucks and spending a ton load on it! Nice work, be proud! Enjoy your it best you can!!!
Thanks, Wayne - Yeah, no complaints!
Now I am afraid to total my build cost list. Great job on the cx.
Thanks, Brice! I know, as I was adding the cost I was like PLEASE STOP
$1,700 for that bike really is a steal... That doesn't account for the hours you spent on it, but there's nothing like the feeling of riding something you built.
Sound is BEAST!!
Sounds amazing in person
Honestly, for something like that the price is 3 times what you invested. It's amazing what you did. I think it looks stunning and sounds amazing!
I don't know how long it took you to build it but you could even make a living building those.
I appreciate that! Probably will build another in the future! Thanks for watching. :)
I have an old '82 honda 400 just sitting and rotting in my garage, seeing this makes me kind of want to actually fix it up similar to this.
Nice build man! I finished 90% of my 78' cx500 standard last summer and my total came to about $1400 including bike cost but I just need to finish my exhaust setup on it. When I get around to it this winter.
Very cool! I'd love to see what you did to it if you want to message me on facebook!
facebook.com/injamotorcycles/
In love with vintage bikes.
As comfortable as I am turning wrenches I doubt I could do something like this and not fuck it up. Great bike and way cheaper than I expected.
It takes a lot of work, and a lot of trial-and-error. Don't fear it. 👌🏿
That total in the end was way lower than I was expecting!
that is preaty good man, a great deal a cool bike for less than 2,000? is great
Didn’t think I would hear a snippet of Fragile. Tremendous
That is a wicked bike nice job man!!
What an achievement, really surprised on the budget, looks like a hell of a lot more has gone into it! Mind you I bet when you take into account hours worked those costs skyrocket 😂 I've tried to set quite a restricted budget for my cb750 build, but it's going to have a mono shock conversion if I can get over a design issue I'm having, as well as r6 front forks... So I'm having to extend the budget a bit, managing the project and design myself so shouldn't be too bad. Definitely inspired me to have a look at some more cost effective options on some things though, especially if it can still look like that afterwards!
Awesome, man! Sounds like an awesome build. Send me some photos of it on Facebook or Instagram! I'd love to see your progress!
@@TheInja At the moment there's a stripped donor bike and many tears, but I'll be sure to soon!
What a sick build bro you did fantastic job
Good work. There's just one thing. Buying all those Chinese parts. You'll probably get much of rusted parts afrer one year's riding. They are decent quality but all the screws and metal parts usually needs just a few rains to show the first rust. So i suggest you check the connections inside the headlight often so they don't corrode and same with the turnlights and rearlight. I have had many problems with them. Especially that same headlight. I made a silicone gasket for it to keep the most of the moist outside it
Yep, I'll keep an eye on it. I don't ride this bike in the rain, so it should be okay for a while
That brake light hoop is one of the most creative solutions I’ve seen without welding on the frame. What went in to building/mounting that?
It is a beauty!! Enjoy mate!
Beautiful bike btw! Sounds awesome!
Damn thats a great sounding bike
Nice buddy! It came out real nice!
Awesome bike, I built a Cafe Racer from a CX500 Turbo.😁
LOOKS SO GOOD DUDE, THIS VIDEO HELPS ALOT AS WELL
Looks great. Only thing is the seat gap drives absolutely nuts. Engine could be painted, but I like the vintage look.
Very nice work! getting me pumped to work on mine
Good luck!
Dude, awesome video and awesome build. You found some great deals on some really killer parts. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
This is a great build. AWESOME JOB!
Thats a sick build! Looks like a $10k bike to me haha
How did you wire your new brake levers and clutch to fit the old system?
Bike looks so dope
Love the bike build!
Bike looks awesome nice job
Wow... I just wanna get my cb500 up and running :( Awesome stuff bro
Nothing to it but to do it!
Nice ! Great exhaust sound
It sounds so good 👌🏼
The intro to your video made me leave because that wasn't a cx500, then I researched and saw the thumbnail again so im back lol
Some nice builds around 3k around my area contemplating building or just buying one
Looks sharp!
Sweet ride. Great job
How does it run ? Im curious , is it as fast as 2000s bike or slower
Runs great! Decent power
Great job dude!!
Thanks bro!
Do you have a vid on installing that custom seat? I just bought one and would like to see what all goes into it for modifications.
Nice Bike, Great Work.
Sweet build bud!
Yo your bike looks amazing!
What bars did you end up going with?
you wanna come to Australia and work on my CX Custom. It has been sitting in the shed for 15 or so years. Would love to do what you have done, but one thing for sure, the prices here are no way near as cheap as what you quoted. I replaced the stator about 20 years ago and that was expensive then and a nuisance to get to behind the water pump.
Yeah the stator replacement sucked. That was the project that slowed everything down for me.
And I'd love to but....different continent haha
Your video was inspiring enough to get me started on it though.
Currently rebuilding a cx500... it’s a lot of work
Looks clean
That's real nice dude
Hello bike looks good .. Nice work . where did you hide the battery , did you replace it for a smaller battery ?
Yes, put a lithium ion battery under the seat.
What do you think it would cost to have someone else restore a bike like this for you? Like a mechanic shop or something. I am by no means a mechanic but this is one of my dream bikes and you did an amazing job with the restore!
I appreciate that! Probably a few thousand dollars labor plus $1000 in parts (in my case) :)
@@TheInja okay cool, thanks for the quick response :)
Dope bike. Appreciate the break down. Any chance of building one for me? I'm interested!
I would literally buy this for 3’000 easy 😍😍😍
for the headlight?? did you just plug it in and it worked fine or did you have to modify something??? to make it work on the bike i want to replace my headlight since its not very good for night time riding
Great bike !!!☺ ride safe! ! ! ! ☺☺👍👍👍
You got a new sub buddy awesome job!
Hi. Did you do anything to the engine? Relay the valves? De-coke it? Also, they are the newer Honda wings, that you have put on the tank. Nice bike, though. I just finished a Honda CX500 eurosport. All in all, including buying the bike, it cost around £1,500. Ride Free.
Nope, the engine is how it was stock and runs great!
Did you modify the left side handlebar control or buy a new one - I noticed you have a separate clutch handle setup.
Love your videos man, great work, this one is super helpful. I'm considering taking off my H-Box (ugly rusty exhaust box on the bottom) as well, but I've been worried about having to tune everything after. You said you stuck with the stock jets, did you change anything else but the mufflers?
That’s a really nice bike
Looks amazing
It sounds like you got some excellent prices on the items that you bought for the bike. Nice work. Are your tires Kenda Challengers?
Do you still own it? Still love it?
great job!
That bike is fantastic. Your feet don't get hot right next to the mufflers, though?
Nope! Got a few inches between, and with the airflow you don't even feel them.
Awesome. It's such a stout looking little beastie of a bike.
Any bike is comfortable if you're a short dude
hi i am new to your page i just Recently got a CX 500 myself and yours looks great man I am watch the video of all the parts that you got but I can’t seem to find the rear seat hoop that you got that you mounted your brake light on from what I can tell it looks like a bolt on And that would be ideal for me if you could help me in the right direction it be greatly appreciated thank you
I fabbed it using sheet metal, cut the shape, shaped it, painted, and bolted on 👌🏽
Love the bike. I want it
You have to fix the line that runs between the tank and seat and lower that seat height. Totally ruins the flow on the bike.
sorry about dat
Small price to pay for the bike , and the experience.
The only thing that is wrong with this build is that it's not in my garage :)
True that.
Wow thats cheap... just my rear fender was 500€ and 800€ for the paint job(tank and fenders) when I did my Vstar 1100 bobber... sucks to live in finland :P Cool vid man and amazing looking bike
Don’t know if it was mentioned but what kind of handle bars did you use?
We’re they just flipped over?
What size in mm did you get for your brake line? 900mm or 1200 mm? Also could you give me the dimensions of the battery if its not too much trouble?
Beautiful !
1700 is coming off pretty cheap for a bike build. i'm well over 3k into my sx650
Did you do all the labor yourself? I'd expect a engine rebuild to be hard with the seals and stuff that you mentioned?
Yep!
$1700 is not bad for a custom bike. If I would critique anything it would be the fork maybe something beefier 🥩. Otherwise great build man!
Appreciate it!
Just got a 1980 cx500 custom I think I’m gonna somewhat copy your build if you don’t mind. Lol. I may have missed it in the video but what kinda bars are those
Good luck. Clubman handlebars, link in description ☕
Thanks!
Really nice!
Thanks!
Where is the license plate mounted on your sweet custom $1700 bike? Also, are you going to do anything with that open space under your seat?
sweet bike man. like it....where do you put the plate?
It's underneath the seat behind the rear light. You can still see it from behind
What’s the value of it finished? I just picked up the exact same bike and wondering if it’s worth making it a cafe, so I can sell it for a bigger profit...