If you are a man, you don't have get permission from a woman. If you want a motorcycle, then get a motorcycle. Asking permission from your wife is like asking your mom for a toy at a toy store. So go get a motorcycle no questions asked.
I have never been a fan of motorcycles, I liked cars and I'm really creative inside, I still wish to build a hot rod from scratch, but not long time ago I have found a cafe racers branch of motorcycles and I believe it is exactly what fits me 100% because differetly from cars, where you have to work around existing design, on bikes you can easy make it unrecognizable, the only limit is your imagination, and it is WAY cheaper to build than car project, as I'm not rich myself. I'm looking for Dnepr, to make my first Cafe Racer. Also my dad always dreamed about custom bike, but he lived in proverty and never had chance to build one, now he is fighting cancer. I belive he will be really happy to see me achieve his dream
+Kristiano Bertucci Interesting perspective. ou're right about the freedom in designing a motorcycle. But i think you are going to be even more surprised after seeing a very important video. Try to search on youtube for "Run from the cure". I already heard many others talking about this, and it seems it really works. I wish you the best luck for you and your Father. Cheers.
I am building a cafe racer, so i came here looking for advice about building one. I didn't find any (since i'm not married yet), but i find GOLD! You, sir, are a champ!
I just got a 1975 cb 750 k . I' m 55 years old. Because of this video I think I just might make it a cafe racer. I haven't fought with my wife in a long time. This is a good idea, thanks future cafe racer owner.
Jim Pulcine I'm really glad knowing that my videos are helping others became cafe racer enthusiasts. Thank you for sharing your comment, and good luck for your future Cafe Racer Project. Cheers.
Please dont molest a nice 75 CB750. This bullshit fad is just that, a fad. No body in the future will want to buy someones piece of shit chopped up project, but, a pristine 75 CB750... that'll be worth something.
Spetznaz666 No, it won't. Out here in SoCal, aka the motorcycle buying and selling capital of the U.S. (possibly the world), a '75 CB750 sells for about $1500, if it's in REALLY good condition. Café racers will add about another $500, and if really well done, they might take $3000. Basically, old CB's have re - appreciated back to about what they cost new. No more, probably less.
Jason Koppelman Aye, I too live in SoCal, and while yes, CURRENTLY cafe raced old CB's go for a higher price, this will not always be so. Cafe racing shit is a pretty recent fad paying homage to when cafe racing a bike was actually practical for weight saving purposes. Given time, I reckon motorcycle enthusiasts wont be looking for cafe raced bikes but originals. It's already hard enough to find a pristine 79 CB750, imagine what it's gonna be like in 20 years after all the nice ones have been cafe'd out...
Spetznaz666 New fad?! I was building cafe racers 35 years ago. Sure, it ruins the collector value of a classic bike but I don't have motorcycles for investments, I own them to ride. I will modify any part of a motorcycle that doesn't suit me. The motorcycles I destroyed making them suit my tastes made the rest of their type worth more. You're welcome for that. My cafe racers died screaming, the way motorcycles should. They live on in my fond memories.
Yes, after i married my current wife, in 2000, I bought a bike, then she bought herself a bike, then she bought another, I restored a 1981 shovelhead, now we are looking at cafe racers to build rather that just buy, the fun of the build with the shovel really gives you a totally different way of connecting with the bike...plus the satisfaction of giving a bike a second chance at life!
I watch this video everyday after i get back from work for the past 2 months it just gives me serenity ..... so i bought a cg 125 ( first motorcycle in my life ) going to start my cafe-racer project this week
Haitham Melhem I love comments like yours. It means that my work is inspiring for others. Thank you for sharing your words, and Good luck for your project.
well, let me give 5 reasons to have a bike than a wife:P 1) your bike won't care if you look or ride other bikes 2) your bike only cares about pleasuring you 3) your bike won't care if you go out late with the guys 4) your bike will always be there for you, no matter what 5) well, your bike is cheaper than ANY wife:P
EarlKrempe I understand your point my Friend. Try to see your situation as a great opportunity to change your life for better. Maybe finding a new passion. A new bike and a new Wife(which also love bikes). I wish you the best luck. Cheers.
RACER TV Thank you for your kind words of support. I enjoyed your video and as a small gesture of my appreciation I have clicked "thumbs up" for your video.
EarlKrempe My ex made me sell my Shovelhead, fifteen years later, my new girlfriend bought me a twin cam. She also rides. There is always hope brother.
Hello Racer! I live in the US and have been watching your videos for a while. I tried to convince my dad to buy me a donor bike for a project last year but he didn’t believe in me or a 30 year old bike. Now I have raised my own money and am gonna try to convince him to let me buy one for myself. Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers
Hey, honey? I'm going to build a fashion statement motorcycle to match my jeans... "But you don't have any mechanical skills..." Oh.. that hasn't stopped anyone yet...
***** I'm 6'4" and ride a Honda CB750. I feels fine to me but someone shorter might find it suits their height better. If a 750 feels too tall for you then anything smaller may fit the bill. It depends on what power you want vs how small a bike you want. I know a guy your height who rides a much bigger bike than mine. He's on a 1200cc sport bike and can't touch the ground with both feet. He has to lean the bike a little to get one foot down. You'll have to sit on some bikes and see how you feel.
I own a YAMAHA VMAX 1200cc, I was in love with them since about early 90's, and finnally I grab one. Now I'm retired, but I've motocycling for more than 50 years, had from Honda Cub 50cc, YAMAHA 100cc YL1 Twin Jet, Dt 175, Kawa 250, FJ1200, I also did compete on a Honda two stroke 250cc. About the VMAX I wasn't aware it's front suspension is really challenging as the rest of the handling, heavy, sensitive brakes ...But I love it and will turn it in to a CAFE RACER, thanks for all your tips, maybe I can load some pictures or even videos from it during and after. Here in Costa Rica we are a little short on where to do some things; good that I can purchase some gadgets online. Started watching Racer TV about a Year ago, never tired on enjoying your programs. Thanks!
Thank you my friend for sharing your experience and story. I wish you the best luck for your project. When you finish your project, Try to send me 1 or 2 photos in a private message on Racer TV 's Facebook Page. :) Saludos.
RACER TV,nos meados dos anos 80 viajei pela costa oeste dos EUA na minha CB 1000 custom 82,recentemente encontrei o seu canal no TH-cam,e descobri como as motos sempre foram uma grande paixåo !Revirei todos os seu v logs,fantastico vou assim que possivel trabalhar na minha cafe' racer out a cb750,here in Brasil.Graças a vc eu sei o que e' de fato uma Cafe Cafe,I will be o the top Best in 2020!
...And, of course, Reason 6: Keep your garage floor lubricated! Hilarious video... really cheered me up on a cold, dark, wet, miserable day. Thanks for posting.
I married age 30 in 1979 with the promise from Mary that she will never stop me riding. She hasn't, but my garage now has 4 real bikes and 2 scooters (for donkey-work) and with comments from friends she has started nagging me to reduce to 1 bike. This video has helped me explain that when I die, the bikes are investments that will make her rich!!! All are old, all keep up with 2000HP monsters that are restricted by legal speed limits, that I can usually outperform in corners! I love low bars, low rev growls, torque, pedal sparks in corners and wide-eyed youngsters commenting that they had trouble keeping up in the twisties. Thanks for this as it may help me avoid arguments after her friends tell Mary that I am garbage because they think that the latest fashion dress makes more sense. I recently discovered scooters as I can collect 2 crates of beer as well a weeks shopping in the storage containers while not caring about them on the short ride to work. So, being Saturday, I am off to Cape Reinga on my one owner 1973 650, plastic bag to sleep in and more expected memories than a lifetime of kiddies playing computer games can understand.
geraldmouse When i made this video, the main goal was to convince viewers buying an old bike for a cafe racer project. I never thought that the video could work in the opposite way.Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad by knowing this video can be useful in different ways. Cheers.
RACER TV better than you realise; since seeing you terrific video...We saw a 67 Triumph herald for sale, Mary had memories. I had a look and approved the purchase. Family peace as she can now tell her envious friends where to go and silly dresses are forgotten. Secretly though, I still admire a strong female right leg, leather and a solid right grip like 6.33 mins in your video. :) Ah, dreams :)
Love it!!! I'm years late on this café racer scene but I can't wait to get one soon. 51 years old and a baby to motorcycles. Bought a 250 starter bake 3 months ago and looking to upgrade to a café racer by year's end or early 2019. I want a Moto Guzzi V7. I just love that sound. The wife don't care.
My wife is fugkin amazing, she went out and bought me a Yamaha FZR600R 3HE 1991, running, all the expensive stuff in good condition, and the best part is, she only paid £300 delivered, on top of that she got me a new welding helmet, socket set and a case of beer. Why did she do this I hear you ask, birthday, no, simply because she loves me, she tells me I deserve it, because she always comes first (???(think about it)). I'm really sorry but this is going to go back to stock, it's just that good, and to change this into a "Café Racer" would be a sin, and because I already have one. Yet another excellent video, thank you. I also built her a Suzuki GT 380 that she rides like a fuckin banshee.
awesoul I'm glad you liked. You could also lie to your wife about the price of the bike. Tell her it costed something like 150 euros. Lol. Good luck for your project. Cheers.
to me it's just the fun of building your own, to express you, you can make it vintage style or modern, anything you want and it will still be a classic.
Loved the video and subscribed! The thing I love about cafe racers is that when your doing the ton, it feels like an accomplishment whereas on a modern sport bike the ton comes up in first or second gear! Jail time speeds in first gear and the thing hasn't started breathing yet! Awesome yes, but cafe racers don't require a track or the shredding of your license to enjoy them. Thanks for posting 😊
Fudmottin I understand your comment. But try to see this voice as one of the best "robotic" voices in the world today. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
I have a number of Vintage Honda's and no matter which one I take on any given day, I'm always being waved at or given a thumbs up and at stop lights, people are taking photos and striking up conversations. On occasion, people will follow me just to talk about the bike. There is something to say about a woman who encourages men to go after those bikes. My partner is one of those types, saying, you need to go look at it! I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones. Cheers! Zip~
Cafe racers are my favorite bike design easily. The design really calls to my taste. If I find myself with a lot of extra cash one day I'm going to pick one up.
Cole Byre Thank you for sharing your thoughts. But i think you don't need lot of extra cash. Just some cash will do nicely. :) Good luck, and believe in your dream. Cheers.
Thanks Thesantiso formyour reply. I'm to the point of pulling the gas tank and cleaning up the carbs. Then its a battery and hope it stsrts. I have all winter to play with it. It's still riding season here in Wisconsin so I am still on the Goldwing. Thanks again for the reply.
too right. makes me howl laughing when my 30+ y/o mates say "pretty pretty please may i spend my pocket money on a bike?" you wanna bike. get one. if she leaves you over it then leather clad women at biker rallys will jump your bones instead.
fitztheviking I work with some youngsters and they have started to really appreciate my older bikes, filming them on their phones for facebook type contacts. A perfect wife is not easy, a perfect bike is not simple; both add a bit of a challenge and the reward is survival. Who are we without a challenge?
John Deere Yes, it's very beautiful.It was made here in Portugal, by Tricana motorcycles. It is a Moto Guzzi V65, and it's name is "Tricana Mondego". Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
The main reason that I restored my grandfathers bike So that I always remember how he bond with me when I was a child by driving me every afternoon. 💯🤙
RACER TV I have a 79 Xs400f currently undergoing a transformation from cruiser to racer. Would probably die if it was featured in one of your videos once it's done.
I'll be in the market for my first bike soon, I've never considered a cafe racer until I saw this channel, btw love the music in every video I've seen so far!
David Fernandez Considering your comment, it seems that i did a good job in this video. Lol. Inspiration is all you need to start a Cafe Racer project. Good luck with your new bike. Enjoy it. Thank you for your kind words. Cheers.
David Fernandez Cafe racers are great for zipping about town, but can be uncomfortable for long distance cruising. Also, if you do get an old bike, keep in mind that finding parts can be a real P.I.T.A. Keep in mind what you want a motorcycle for and you'll find the right bike.......
Darth Belal You are right. Everything depends of the kind of riding the bike will have. Personally, i think cafe racers are more like the second bike of our garage, or our first bike ever. ;) Thanks For your comment. Cheers.
Reinaldo Maschio de Andrade Nem precisa de agradecer. É um prazer fazer chegar estes videos a todos os que falam Português. Obrigado pelo comentário. Saudações de Portugal.
been riding norton commando for years. it survived new wife hideing in a buddies lawn mower shed for 11 years its back making the scene with me and my 16 year old son.
I am also planing a Yamaha XJR400 cafe racer project. It is not a hot bike in cafe racer world. So it is kind of hard to find many good examples on internet...
Hi~! Very entertaining video. What is the voice you're using? is it one of the Mac automated voices? I am considering a cafe racer... no wife to consult!
KutWrite Hi. I'm glad you liked. I'm really sorry, but i can't reveal the voice i'm using. It took me several months of hard research to find this voice. I hope you understand me. Good luck for your future Cafe Racer machine. Cheers.
The best motorcycle that I've owned was a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special. All that I changed were the handlebars to super-sport bars. I'm desperately looking for another.
Bryan Hascall Ha! I just bought a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 Special with Cafe inspired plans. It's the oldest, cheapest and most fun bike I've owned out of the four I've had. Good stuff.
I love the special for its round headlght and teardrop tank. If you want it to ride more aggressively, get some supersport bars like I did. Word of warning, if the bike has power, but suddenly drops, and the tone of the engine drops lower. A couple of cyclinders have gone out. You will need to go under the crank cover, and solder some flexible wire to the old leads. The vacuum advance tends to break because the wiring is so old.
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Again another great video! I'm sorry for asking you this but I have to because I've been looking in your channel and haven't found it... But, is there a video of your OWN bike? I can't imagine how cool that machine is. You have a fine taste and have the real heart of a biker, so yes I KNOW it's gonna be good. Kind regards from Argentina, friend!
thesantiso Thanks for your kind words.But i think you are going to be a little disappointed about my cafe racer bike.I'm not a professional bike builder, but i know how to make the best choices according with my mechanical skills. If you look on my chanel for Honda Cb 125 B6 cafe racer, you will find my own bike.Try to see this video: Cafe Racer (Honda CB 125 - Tips for a fun Racer), where i explain why i chose this small bike for my project.Kind regards.
I am now struggling in getting bike (cafe racer ofcourse) as i already have a mode of transportation which is a 4 wheel car. I worry i will regret by spending that money and end up didnt worth it. do you have any advise on this? haha BTW i really liked your videos!! is cool and inspiring
+bodyshampooLotion Yes it is. You won't regret. Riding a motorcycle is much more exciting than a car. The experience is much more richer and intense. And if you choose an old bike, the riding experience will be even greater. :) Cheers.
nice video, but I have big question. it's a good idea to star with one of these motorcycles? I say it because I'm 20 and I not to "strong" so it's is good idea? good vibes from cancun mexico
+APM Moises Thank you. A cafe racer bike doesn't need to be a strong and big bike. If you are looking for a small cafe racer, you can choose a 125 cc or even a 250 cc. I recommend you to see my latest video about the Honda Cb 125. Search for " Cafe Racer (Honda CB 125 - "The Spark" of 50.000 Subscribers)". I'm sure you will like it. Saludos.
+Gumba Chris depends on where you live too though, its pretty cultural. like, i live in portland and young people have cafe racer....most bikes here are custom
+Gumba Chris oh yeah i agree, the look is great. im just saying that in some cities there are young "punks" who only ride cafe racers. and I also think i read somewhere that the originators of the style were young folk
Zone Television Your comment is the first using that kind of "dirty" language about me.:) Usually, Viewers only love the bikes or the videos. Lol. Thanks for your "dirty" words. Cheers.
Could you upload this video but without the funny parts from movies and series? I just love the feel of the video with just the correct music chosen for the bikes pictured!
Thanks for this video! I'm discovering this interesting world of the Cafe Racers thanks for this channel. I'm a proud and happy owner of a Suzuki Intruder 125cc (A.K.A GN 125), but although I know people like to modify this bike to a plethora of different styles (Cafe Racer being one of then), I want to let my Intruder as it is. So here in Brazil we have the Royal Enfiled Continental GT, so I can buy a brand new Cafe Racer, no modifications required, all working out of the box. I want to know what you guys think about the RE Continental GT, I know that Cafe Racer is a style that people prefer to "get hands dirty", but I'm pretty new on this two-wheel world, I believe buying a brand new bike will be a better experience for me and in the future I could afford a Cafe Racer project, today I have other priorities. Thanks for your all, ride safe!
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. Sim, a compra duma nova moto no estilo Cafe Racer, é uma escolha perfeitamente normal e até recomendável para quem não tem tempo/conhecimentos técnicos para alterar uma moto. :) Um abraço.
Dédé LABINOUZE I'm glad you liked. It is a 1989 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario, and it was built by Tricana Motorcycles located in Coimbra, Portugal. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
só por curiosidade. Tenho uma gs 500, ela tem bom potencial para se tornar uma Cafe Racer ? Outra pergunta, qual a sua nacionalidade? Você tem alguém que traduza os videos para você ?
Viny da GS Olá Viny. Sim, sou 100% Português. Acho que isto já responde há sua pergunta sobre quem faz as traduções. Lol. Em relação à sua GS 500, na prática, quase todas as motos podem ser transformadas em Café Racers. Mas algumas motos são mais fáceis do que outras. O grande problema da GS 500, é o grande reservatório de combustível, e a estrutura do quadro que irá sempre demonstrar que é uma moto moderna. Mas mesmo assim, é possível criar algo bonito. Tente ver alguns projectos de "Mr Martini", e aí verá algumas soluções que podem resultar bem na sua moto. Boa Sorte e um abraço aqui de Portugal.
Of course, but luck for what? to have a cafè racer or to have luck to don't need a mechanic? :) I've two motorcycle from the '70s, one custom and one original from long time and for my experience I tell you that for this passion, probably a mechanic is your best friend! :) Cheers
RACER TV haha! Sorry mauve yes... To have a mechanic friend in Italy seems to be always to a mechanic for a problem to your motorbike... In this case the mechanic is your best friend because you see him everyday ☺
my first bike was a 1976 Honda Golding fully dressed... got it home, and stripped her, got her running, and turned her into a cafe racer... i still have her out back... blew a couple engines over the years, but shes about to be put back on the stand and rebuilt.... cant wait to have her back... check out my videos, i have maybe 4, shes in there
Jack The Ripper Nice bike to a cafe racer conversion. If you look on youtube, there are some beautiful projects with the honda goldwing. Good luck, and thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
If its what you like the most then ride it and love it. They don't really appeal to me though. You can be cozy on a cruiser and you can haul serious ass on a sportbike, but on a cafe you don't get either.
+Rocketninja200 You're right. A cafe Racer bike is not for everyone. But as second bike, it can be an excellent choice. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Cheers.
Yan Sanchez Entiendo tu opinión. Pero cuando cambié para (I hope to see you next week), tenia la intención de informar a los nuevos Viewers, que cada semana hay un nuevo video. Espero que entiendan. Pero gracias por compartir tu opinión.
.. lol.... its a good vid.. but i wouldn't be making so much money if my clients didn't buy more vintage bikes... always breaking down and the best part is when i tell them things have to be made or parts are not available so they become very expensive,,, also the expectation that their old bike runs like a brand new gsxr. you bought a 40 yr old bike. corrodded, broken wires, barely something ridable. and it will take thousands, if not the same cost of a brand new bike, to make it look bad ass like a magazine bike. powder coated frame, rebuilt engine, new carbs, new bearings, new tires, tons into refinishing work, paint, not to mention all the custom parts.... then you'll have a bad ass setup..... like the image of the ducati s2r in the beginning, that's a 5k bike for starters, add the custom alum tank and tail section lookin at at least 3k without labor... and we haven't even gone through the maintenance of the bike yet...end
Ryan Arends I understand your comment.I also bought a 40 years old honda Cb, and i had many problems(I still have some) to get it run properly.Fortunately, most of the engine repairs were done by myself, and at the end, it wasn't so expensive as usual is. I Admit that for some people with less experience on mechanics, it would be recommendable buying a more recent bike.Thanks for sharing your opinion/experience. Cheers.
Kumbanigash Your comment just gave me an idea for a new video.I agree with you about the ducati.But when i talk about soul, i meant something more deep. I'm talking about a bike with personality, character, and with some sort of will. Something that talks with the rider when it is with bad or a good mood.Usually, only old vehicles cause a rich experience when are driven. But i'm going to explain this in a future video. Thanks for your comment, and thanks for the question. Cheers.
You are right too: SOUL is something deep, but I still believe that another bike styles can show soul and a lot of emotion. Congratulations for your very good vídeos. Go ahead with your great job. You have our support, belive me. Thank you.
In the car market , a figure that gets banded about is , 60% of all energy used in the life of a car is in it ' s construction . So , may be , until it goes bang & spreads all it guts over the road ( and you can convert it to electric ) , the longer you keep it running the greener it gets . So get your spanners out and a barn find & run greener that just pushing money into the hands of a dealer in new !
lokes damien Well, I would not say so much, but i think these are good and valid reasons for a cafe racer bike, especially for all motorcycle enthusiasts. But Thanks for sharing your comment. :)
+MechRider89 Sorry, but i think new bikes or cars, are just too much perfect to have a soul(I'm not talking about personality). Try to check the following link, where i talk about this matter. th-cam.com/video/E87nG_NcGW4/w-d-xo.html Cheers.
awesome video :) Oh and i was thinking to put gs500 engine n brakes to my hyosung if i can get my hands to one that is wrecked or something :) lower it, make a small n sharp tail hump n stuff.....hard to explain but i have a picture in my head....
timo vähäkuopus Thanks Timo. A gs500 engine in your machine. Sounds good, but i think is harder than you can expect. Careful with the electrics. About the smaller tail, try to draw it in a picture, and wait to see if time factor says anything. Good luck.
yeah....theres some people in england who have made that engine swap....what i have heard its pain in the ass but if i found a wrecked one that has elecrics all good it should not be so hard... ihave swapped engines to small bikes and one time putted 125cc 4-stroke to minimoto whit my friend :D after having too many crashes we made it to 3-wheeler......aaaand we made child ATV 125cc too :D :D it was too dangerous so we dismanteled it....it popped a wheelie in every gear and was too unstable in fast speeds....too bad we didnt have video camera :/ well we had but REALLY bad so......Oh i miss those days when we cud make whatever we wanted.....but now i live in city and this sucks....one day i will have my own garage....one day.... :3
If you are a man, you don't have get permission from a woman. If you want a motorcycle, then get a motorcycle. Asking permission from your wife is like asking your mom for a toy at a toy store. So go get a motorcycle no questions asked.
Eric Brooks damn straight
Boom...MGTOW!
Mmmm.....
Ya goddamn straight!
Hi reply 👋 from 2019 to 2015 comment . If you alive please answer me which country are you from ?
I have never been a fan of motorcycles, I liked cars and I'm really creative inside, I still wish to build a hot rod from scratch, but not long time ago I have found a cafe racers branch of motorcycles and I believe it is exactly what fits me 100% because differetly from cars, where you have to work around existing design, on bikes you can easy make it unrecognizable, the only limit is your imagination, and it is WAY cheaper to build than car project, as I'm not rich myself. I'm looking for Dnepr, to make my first Cafe Racer. Also my dad always dreamed about custom bike, but he lived in proverty and never had chance to build one, now he is fighting cancer. I belive he will be really happy to see me achieve his dream
+Kristiano Bertucci Interesting perspective.
ou're right about the freedom in designing a motorcycle.
But i think you are going to be even more surprised after seeing a very important video. Try to search on youtube for "Run from the cure". I already heard many others talking about this, and it seems it really works. I wish you the best luck for you and your Father. Cheers.
+Kristiano Bertucci You can find great Dnepr motorcycles in Moldova :) 999.md/list/transport/motorcycles?applied=1&ef=24&o_24_20=1103
Oliver Ball
Good luck my friend. Cheers.
I feel you
I am building a cafe racer, so i came here looking for advice about building one.
I didn't find any (since i'm not married yet), but i find GOLD!
You, sir, are a champ!
+Polpot Lee Lol. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Cheers.
I just got a 1975 cb 750 k . I' m 55 years old. Because of this video I think I just might make it a cafe racer. I haven't fought with my wife in a long time. This is a good idea, thanks future cafe racer owner.
Jim Pulcine I'm really glad knowing that my videos are helping others became cafe racer enthusiasts. Thank you for sharing your comment, and good luck for your future Cafe Racer Project. Cheers.
Please dont molest a nice 75 CB750. This bullshit fad is just that, a fad. No body in the future will want to buy someones piece of shit chopped up project, but, a pristine 75 CB750... that'll be worth something.
Spetznaz666 No, it won't. Out here in SoCal, aka the motorcycle buying and selling capital of the U.S. (possibly the world), a '75 CB750 sells for about $1500, if it's in REALLY good condition. Café racers will add about another $500, and if really well done, they might take $3000. Basically, old CB's have re - appreciated back to about what they cost new. No more, probably less.
Jason Koppelman Aye, I too live in SoCal, and while yes, CURRENTLY cafe raced old CB's go for a higher price, this will not always be so. Cafe racing shit is a pretty recent fad paying homage to when cafe racing a bike was actually practical for weight saving purposes. Given time, I reckon motorcycle enthusiasts wont be looking for cafe raced bikes but originals. It's already hard enough to find a pristine 79 CB750, imagine what it's gonna be like in 20 years after all the nice ones have been cafe'd out...
Spetznaz666 New fad?! I was building cafe racers 35 years ago. Sure, it ruins the collector value of a classic bike but I don't have motorcycles for investments, I own them to ride. I will modify any part of a motorcycle that doesn't suit me. The motorcycles I destroyed making them suit my tastes made the rest of their type worth more. You're welcome for that. My cafe racers died screaming, the way motorcycles should. They live on in my fond memories.
Yes, after i married my current wife, in 2000, I bought a bike, then she bought herself a bike, then she bought another, I restored a 1981 shovelhead, now we are looking at cafe racers to build rather that just buy, the fun of the build with the shovel really gives you a totally different way of connecting with the bike...plus the satisfaction of giving a bike a second chance at life!
+R. Weaver Thank you my friend for sharing your comment. You are a very lucky man. Good luck for your future project. Cheers.
You have an amazing wife.
I watch this video everyday after i get back from work for the past 2 months it just gives me serenity ..... so i bought a cg 125 ( first motorcycle in my life ) going to start my cafe-racer project this week
Haitham Melhem I love comments like yours. It means that my work is inspiring for others. Thank you for sharing your words, and Good luck for your project.
Another way to avoid the pain (as I did) is by marrying a woman who loves cars and bikes too.
well, let me give 5 reasons to have a bike than a wife:P
1) your bike won't care if you look or ride other bikes
2) your bike only cares about pleasuring you
3) your bike won't care if you go out late with the guys
4) your bike will always be there for you, no matter what
5) well, your bike is cheaper than ANY wife:P
Nicky7S Looooool.
polish/caress your bike for 60 mins and you can ride it week.
Try that with the wife??
EarlKrempe
I understand your point my Friend.
Try to see your situation as a great opportunity to change your life for better.
Maybe finding a new passion. A new bike and a new Wife(which also love bikes).
I wish you the best luck. Cheers.
RACER TV Thank you for your kind words of support. I enjoyed your video and as a small gesture of my appreciation I have clicked "thumbs up" for your video.
EarlKrempe My ex made me sell my Shovelhead, fifteen years later, my new girlfriend bought me a twin cam. She also rides. There is always hope brother.
Hello Racer! I live in the US and have been watching your videos for a while. I tried to convince my dad to buy me a donor bike for a project last year but he didn’t believe in me or a 30 year old bike. Now I have raised my own money and am gonna try to convince him to let me buy one for myself. Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
60's bikes are fabulous and I would like to have one in my gare-auje ! I think RACER TV gets what its really about because they always hit the mark.
Hey, honey? I'm going to build a fashion statement motorcycle to match my jeans... "But you don't have any mechanical skills..." Oh.. that hasn't stopped anyone yet...
User6327 Loool.
Hilarious. That fits me to a tee.
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Don't let that stop you. It didn't stop me and I'm so happy to have my favorite fashion accessory.
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I'm 6'4" and ride a Honda CB750. I feels fine to me but someone shorter might find it suits their height better. If a 750 feels too tall for you then anything smaller may fit the bill. It depends on what power you want vs how small a bike you want. I know a guy your height who rides a much bigger bike than mine. He's on a 1200cc sport bike and can't touch the ground with both feet. He has to lean the bike a little to get one foot down. You'll have to sit on some bikes and see how you feel.
The fact that you came to a cafe racer video to bash cafe racers says a lot about your life.
I own a YAMAHA VMAX 1200cc, I was in love with them since about early 90's, and finnally I grab one. Now I'm retired, but I've motocycling for more than 50 years, had from Honda Cub 50cc, YAMAHA 100cc YL1 Twin Jet, Dt 175, Kawa 250, FJ1200, I also did compete on a Honda two stroke 250cc. About the VMAX I wasn't aware it's front suspension is really challenging as the rest of the handling, heavy, sensitive brakes ...But I love it and will turn it in to a CAFE RACER, thanks for all your tips, maybe I can load some pictures or even videos from it during and after. Here in Costa Rica we are a little short on where to do some things; good that I can purchase some gadgets online. Started watching Racer TV about a Year ago, never tired on enjoying your programs. Thanks!
Thank you my friend for sharing your experience and story. I wish you the best luck for your project. When you finish your project, Try to send me 1 or 2 photos in a private message on Racer TV 's Facebook Page. :) Saludos.
i got Yamaha RS100. It's sooo old.. Now i got reasons to turn it to a cafe race bike. Thanks for inspiring.
You're welcome. :) Good luck for your project. Cheers.
This channel is not about bikes, but poetry!
Lol. Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Um abraço.
RACER TV,nos meados dos anos 80 viajei pela costa oeste dos EUA na minha CB 1000 custom 82,recentemente encontrei o seu canal no TH-cam,e descobri como as motos sempre foram uma grande paixåo !Revirei todos os seu v logs,fantastico vou assim que possivel trabalhar na minha cafe' racer out a cb750,here in Brasil.Graças a vc eu sei o que e' de fato uma Cafe Cafe,I will be o the top Best in 2020!
...And, of course, Reason 6: Keep your garage floor lubricated!
Hilarious video... really cheered me up on a cold, dark, wet, miserable day.
Thanks for posting.
SJCB27 Loool. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
Builder/owner of a cb750 cafe racer
Best bike I've ever owned.
Great narration!
+Pissed_Off_ Patriot Thank you for your comment. :) Cheers.
Pissed_Off_ Patriot himalyan bike 400 cc
Simply the best cafe racer video on TH-cam.
+CYGNUS-X1 Thank you my friend. To be honest, i think i already made better than this one. But that's up to you to decide. :) Cheers.
The single most important cafe racer inspirational video of all time,brilliant sir.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV looking forward to more fantastic videos,cheers!!!
I married age 30 in 1979 with the promise from Mary that she will never stop me riding. She hasn't, but my garage now has 4 real bikes and 2 scooters (for donkey-work) and with comments from friends she has started nagging me to reduce to 1 bike. This video has helped me explain that when I die, the bikes are investments that will make her rich!!! All are old, all keep up with 2000HP monsters that are restricted by legal speed limits, that I can usually outperform in corners! I love low bars, low rev growls, torque, pedal sparks in corners and wide-eyed youngsters commenting that they had trouble keeping up in the twisties. Thanks for this as it may help me avoid arguments after her friends tell Mary that I am garbage because they think that the latest fashion dress makes more sense. I recently discovered scooters as I can collect 2 crates of beer as well a weeks shopping in the storage containers while not caring about them on the short ride to work. So, being Saturday, I am off to Cape Reinga on my one owner 1973 650, plastic bag to sleep in and more expected memories than a lifetime of kiddies playing computer games can understand.
geraldmouse When i made this video, the main goal was to convince viewers buying an old bike for a cafe racer project. I never thought that the video could work in the opposite way.Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad by knowing this video can be useful in different ways. Cheers.
RACER TV better than you realise; since seeing you terrific video...We saw a 67 Triumph herald for sale, Mary had memories. I had a look and approved the purchase. Family peace as she can now tell her envious friends where to go and silly dresses are forgotten. Secretly though, I still admire a strong female right leg, leather and a solid right grip like 6.33 mins in your video. :) Ah, dreams :)
Love it!!! I'm years late on this café racer scene but I can't wait to get one soon. 51 years old and a baby to motorcycles. Bought a 250 starter bake 3 months ago and looking to upgrade to a café racer by year's end or early 2019. I want a Moto Guzzi V7. I just love that sound. The wife don't care.
Indeed, the Moto guzzi engine sounds really good. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
My wife is fugkin amazing, she went out and bought me a Yamaha FZR600R 3HE 1991, running, all the expensive stuff in good condition, and the best part is, she only paid £300 delivered, on top of that she got me a new welding helmet, socket set and a case of beer. Why did she do this I hear you ask, birthday, no, simply because she loves me, she tells me I deserve it, because she always comes first (???(think about it)). I'm really sorry but this is going to go back to stock, it's just that good, and to change this into a "Café Racer" would be a sin, and because I already have one. Yet another excellent video, thank you. I also built her a Suzuki GT 380 that she rides like a fuckin banshee.
Lol. You are a very lucky man. My wife only tolerates my garage with 5 motorcycles. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your story. Cheers.
Wow I really loved watching this video, lol I bought an old bike without letting my wife know, now m going to start my project thank you
awesoul I'm glad you liked. You could also lie to your wife about the price of the bike. Tell her it costed something like 150 euros. Lol. Good luck for your project. Cheers.
to me it's just the fun of building your own, to express you, you can make it vintage style or modern, anything you want and it will still be a classic.
i like cafes because i have memories when my dad was an acrobat and racer, no famous but natural.
cafes rock!
My wife rides a cafe racer too, we both have cafed out 1977 Yamaha RD 400's. That's how you do it. Great video by the way, made me laugh.
You are very lucky. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Loved the video and subscribed!
The thing I love about cafe racers is that when your doing the ton, it feels like an accomplishment whereas on a modern sport bike the ton comes up in first or second gear! Jail time speeds in first gear and the thing hasn't started breathing yet! Awesome yes, but cafe racers don't require a track or the shredding of your license to enjoy them. Thanks for posting 😊
1997TL1000 Thank you for sharing your comment and for subscribing. Cheers.
I must say, you have great attitude on these videos...
+Tapio Suhonen Thank you. I'm glad you like. Cheers.
Cafe Racer (5 Reasons to have a Cafe Racer bike) Lovely :-)
I love your videos, I get lost in them, and my dream of owning a cafe racer one day! Thanks from the UK.
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
The synthetic voice over is, um, well, synthetic. But I love the humor in this video. +1
Fudmottin I understand your comment. But try to see this voice as one of the best "robotic" voices in the world today. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
It is good. It took me a little while to notice.
This is the amazing way to explain something... And comment section is witness of this... 😀😂
Bravo 👍🏼
I have a number of Vintage Honda's and no matter which one I take on any given day, I'm always being waved at or given a thumbs up and at stop lights, people are taking photos and striking up conversations. On occasion, people will follow me just to talk about the bike. There is something to say about a woman who encourages men to go after those bikes. My partner is one of those types, saying, you need to go look at it! I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones. Cheers! Zip~
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Cafe racers are my favorite bike design easily. The design really calls to my taste. If I find myself with a lot of extra cash one day I'm going to pick one up.
Cole Byre Thank you for sharing your thoughts. But i think you don't need lot of extra cash. Just some cash will do nicely. :) Good luck, and believe in your dream. Cheers.
I'm about to purchase my first bike! A 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer!!!
ezekielm2010 Good choice. Thanks for sharing your comment, and good luck for your project. Cheers.
Thanks Thesantiso formyour reply. I'm to the point of pulling the gas tank and cleaning up the carbs. Then its a battery and hope it stsrts. I have all winter to play with it. It's still riding season here in Wisconsin so I am still on the Goldwing. Thanks again for the reply.
I love cafe racer bike's ... I'm 21 and from india ihave Rajdoot 350 chop cafe... Pulser220 chop cafe... And cbr 600rr chop cafe.... And proud of it 😁
thank you racer tv now i have my cafe racer and i
make another one coz my wife want it ... it is cool
loved the vid. The wife clips added character to the video. please keep them coming.
+Pete Martinez Thank you. Cheers.
The only question a married man should be asking his wife is: Where's my beer?
Ultra80s Lol.
too right. makes me howl laughing when my 30+ y/o mates say "pretty pretty please may i spend my pocket money on a bike?" you wanna bike. get one. if she leaves you over it then leather clad women at biker rallys will jump your bones instead.
fitztheviking I work with some youngsters and they have started to really appreciate my older bikes, filming them on their phones for facebook type contacts. A perfect wife is not easy, a perfect bike is not simple; both add a bit of a challenge and the reward is survival. Who are we without a challenge?
geraldmouse thats a little deeper than i was going but your right. good one for getting the next gen into classic bikes though.
Boom!
2:30 that Guzzi custom is amazing!!!
John Deere Yes, it's very beautiful.It was made here in Portugal, by Tricana motorcycles. It is a Moto Guzzi V65, and it's name is "Tricana Mondego". Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
The main reason that I restored my grandfathers bike So that I always remember how he bond with me when I was a child by driving me every afternoon. 💯🤙
😂😂😂In our home,my husband doesn't have this problem.
We love bike.
We love cafe races.
Your husband is a very lucky men. :) Thank you Dear for sharing your perspective. Cheers.
Excellent one....
I'll now preserve my 2001 Enfield Bullet.....
now i want a cafe racer
Koen Van Paddenburg Thanks for your comment. Cheers and good luck for your future project.
Get one it’s fucking amazing
Best video of all videos on this Chanel!! You did it. Greetings from Argentina
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos
you couldn't be more correct, old bikes made into cafe racers, have a soul like none other.
+Xs Biggy Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you agree. :) Cheers.
RACER TV I have a 79 Xs400f currently undergoing a transformation from cruiser to racer. Would probably die if it was featured in one of your videos once it's done.
heehehehehhe i didn't expect that you'll be little comical too Mr. Racer Tv i love the presentation!!!!!
same thing with classic cars. espaccially the mixture of gas and oil xd
Just like my Vintage Vw's.
I'll be in the market for my first bike soon, I've never considered a cafe racer until I saw this channel, btw love the music in every video I've seen so far!
David Fernandez Considering your comment, it seems that i did a good job in this video. Lol. Inspiration is all you need to start a Cafe Racer project. Good luck with your new bike. Enjoy it. Thank you for your kind words. Cheers.
David Fernandez Cafe racers are great for zipping about town, but can be uncomfortable for long distance cruising. Also, if you do get an old bike, keep in mind that finding parts can be a real P.I.T.A.
Keep in mind what you want a motorcycle for and you'll find the right bike.......
Darth Belal
You are right. Everything depends of the kind of riding the bike will have. Personally, i think cafe racers are more like the second bike of our garage, or our first bike ever. ;) Thanks For your comment. Cheers.
One day for sure...i'll have one of my dream cafe racer bike.....amen....
May it be so brother...Amen!
I’ve been looking for my first bike. You made me decide on a ‘81 CM 400 custom.
Neat-o-rific! A cafe racer maybe my first bike but the flavor would surely last!
Thumbs up 👍
Thanks for sharing
Just as always
Your the Best
Peace
Just awesome videos. They Reality help building your own bike. Perfect combination of humor and knowledge.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Thank you to make available subtitles in Portuguese.
Reinaldo Maschio de Andrade Nem precisa de agradecer. É um prazer fazer chegar estes videos a todos os que falam Português. Obrigado pelo comentário. Saudações de Portugal.
been riding norton commando for years. it survived new wife hideing in a buddies lawn mower shed for 11 years its back making the scene with me and my 16 year old son.
Doug Evans Good idea. Thanks for sharing your comment.
You ride a motorcycle,you drive a car.A car moves your body a bike moves your soul
Interesting video! Looking forward to more coming!
I am also planing a Yamaha XJR400 cafe racer project. It is not a hot bike in cafe racer world. So it is kind of hard to find many good examples on internet...
Nah... We don want a Cafe Racer.
We want da BEER RACER :D
Davy Camb Loool.
Davy Camb a cooooooooooooold one lol
I like this mature english gentlemans voice tracks .
william harvey Thanks you for sharing your opinion.
Hi~! Very entertaining video.
What is the voice you're using? is it one of the Mac automated voices?
I am considering a cafe racer... no wife to consult!
KutWrite Hi. I'm glad you liked. I'm really sorry, but i can't reveal the voice i'm using. It took me several months of hard research to find this voice. I hope you understand me. Good luck for your future Cafe Racer machine. Cheers.
sensacional video, ótimo canal!
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço
The best motorcycle that I've owned was a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special. All that I changed were the handlebars to super-sport bars. I'm desperately looking for another.
Bryan Hascall I'm sure with time you will find something on the web. Good luck and thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
Bryan Hascall Ha! I just bought a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 Special with Cafe inspired plans. It's the oldest, cheapest and most fun bike I've owned out of the four I've had. Good stuff.
I love the special for its round headlght and teardrop tank. If you want it to ride more aggressively, get some supersport bars like I did. Word of warning, if the bike has power, but suddenly drops, and the tone of the engine drops lower. A couple of cyclinders have gone out. You will need to go under the crank cover, and solder some flexible wire to the old leads. The vacuum advance tends to break because the wiring is so old.
6 reason you feeling creator 7 reason girls magnet 8 reason you never see same motorcycle exactly like yours..
:) Good points. Cheers.
Cheers!!!
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Again another great video!
I'm sorry for asking you this but I have to because I've been looking in your channel and haven't found it... But, is there a video of your OWN bike? I can't imagine how cool that machine is. You have a fine taste and have the real heart of a biker, so yes I KNOW it's gonna be good.
Kind regards from Argentina, friend!
thesantiso Thanks for your kind words.But i think you are going to be a little disappointed about my cafe racer bike.I'm not a professional bike builder, but i know how to make the best choices according with my mechanical skills. If you look on my chanel for Honda Cb 125 B6 cafe racer, you will find my own bike.Try to see this video: Cafe Racer (Honda CB 125 - Tips for a fun Racer), where i explain why i chose this small bike for my project.Kind regards.
Ha! Love the computer generated voice overdub.
Wil Kimbrel Thank you. I'm glad you liked. Cheers.
One of the best videos!!!
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
The 6th reason,,,, an excuse to get rid of the ball and chain!!!!!
milwaukeegregg Loooooool.
Excelente vídeo. 👍🏼😄
I am now struggling in getting bike (cafe racer ofcourse) as i already have a mode of transportation which is a 4 wheel car. I worry i will regret by spending that money and end up didnt worth it. do you have any advise on this? haha
BTW i really liked your videos!! is cool and inspiring
and basically i am just wondering it is really as riding on a bike is much more fun then driving cars?!
+bodyshampooLotion Thank you.
+bodyshampooLotion Yes it is. You won't regret. Riding a motorcycle is much more exciting than a car. The experience is much more richer and intense. And if you choose an old bike, the riding experience will be even greater. :) Cheers.
bodyshampooLotion in my country bikes are cheaper
nice video, but I have big question. it's a good idea to star with one of these motorcycles? I say it because I'm 20 and I not to "strong" so it's is good idea? good vibes from cancun mexico
+APM Moises Thank you. A cafe racer bike doesn't need to be a strong and big bike. If you are looking for a small cafe racer, you can choose a 125 cc or even a 250 cc. I recommend you to see my latest video about the Honda Cb 125. Search for "
Cafe Racer (Honda CB 125 - "The Spark" of 50.000 Subscribers)". I'm sure you will like it. Saludos.
Just bought my 1975 Honda CB-550 Cafe Racer 😍
Congratulations. Good luck for your project. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV thank you! I appreciate that.
A cafe racer is a gentlemans bike. Its that thing of you arent seen as a fat harley rider or young punk.
+Gumba Chris depends on where you live too though, its pretty cultural. like, i live in portland and young people have cafe racer....most bikes here are custom
lowlowseesee its a classic look for a reason. And i said young punk. Like croch rocket show offs and what not.
+Gumba Chris oh yeah i agree, the look is great. im just saying that in some cities there are young "punks" who only ride cafe racers. and I also think i read somewhere that the originators of the style were young folk
+Blood Tatar Lavish bike for a first bike?
+Blood Tatar I ride a 1993 Ducati Monster 900, sort of cafe racer style. That's a good bike to custom, you can do anything to it and it looks good.
nice video man!
Sergio Sinay Thank you for your comment. Cheers.
Great video I'm working on my 77 yamaha triple......750cc.
William Algarin Thank you. Excellent choice with your Yamaha. 3 cylinders always sounds like a 6 cylinders. Good luck with your project.
I love you guys lol !
Zone Television Your comment is the first using that kind of "dirty" language about me.:) Usually, Viewers only love the bikes or the videos. Lol. Thanks for your "dirty" words. Cheers.
Could you upload this video but without the funny parts from movies and series? I just love the feel of the video with just the correct music chosen for the bikes pictured!
Rihyaruto I will see what i can do, and i let you know when i finished the video.
RACER TV I hope you can because there is an awsome job behind the humorous scenes
Thanks for this video! I'm discovering this interesting world of the Cafe Racers thanks for this channel.
I'm a proud and happy owner of a Suzuki Intruder 125cc (A.K.A GN 125), but although I know people like to modify this bike to a plethora of different styles (Cafe Racer being one of then), I want to let my Intruder as it is.
So here in Brazil we have the Royal Enfiled Continental GT, so I can buy a brand new Cafe Racer, no modifications required, all working out of the box.
I want to know what you guys think about the RE Continental GT, I know that Cafe Racer is a style that people prefer to "get hands dirty", but I'm pretty new on this two-wheel world, I believe buying a brand new bike will be a better experience for me and in the future I could afford a Cafe Racer project, today I have other priorities.
Thanks for your all, ride safe!
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. Sim, a compra duma nova moto no estilo Cafe Racer, é uma escolha perfeitamente normal e até recomendável para quem não tem tempo/conhecimentos técnicos para alterar uma moto. :) Um abraço.
The 2:30 bike is just perfect !
Dédé LABINOUZE I'm glad you liked. It is a 1989 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario, and it was built by Tricana Motorcycles located in Coimbra, Portugal. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
I love cafe racers - btw - love the background music - what is it please?
remofibr Thanks for sharing your comment. The name of the song is: Inspirational Instrumental Music - Dare To Dream . Cheers.
I married a sweety she loves my bikes but would never get on the back and have a spin (she's a nursing sister) Racer Tv Thank you
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
só por curiosidade.
Tenho uma gs 500, ela tem bom potencial para se tornar uma Cafe Racer ?
Outra pergunta, qual a sua nacionalidade? Você tem alguém que traduza os videos para você ?
Viny da GS Olá Viny. Sim, sou 100% Português. Acho que isto já responde há sua pergunta sobre quem faz as traduções. Lol. Em relação à sua GS 500, na prática, quase todas as motos podem ser transformadas em Café Racers. Mas algumas motos são mais fáceis do que outras. O grande problema da GS 500, é o grande reservatório de combustível, e a estrutura do quadro que irá sempre demonstrar que é uma moto moderna. Mas mesmo assim, é possível criar algo bonito. Tente ver alguns projectos de "Mr Martini", e aí verá algumas soluções que podem resultar bem na sua moto. Boa Sorte e um abraço aqui de Portugal.
Ok,obrigado pela resposta, você é sempre muito atencioso.
Um grande abraço do seu colega do Brasil !
The best one is to have as your best friend a mechanic
Valerio Moretta Well, unfortunately that is a very exclusive reason, that only a few have such luck. :). Thanks for your comment. Cheers.
Of course, but luck for what? to have a cafè racer or to have luck to don't need a mechanic? :)
I've two motorcycle from the '70s, one custom and one original from long time and for my experience I tell you that for this passion, probably a mechanic is your best friend!
:)
Cheers
Valerio Moretta
Sorry, but i think there is a misunderstanding.
Your first comment, suggests that your best Friend is already a mechanic. Am i right?
RACER TV haha! Sorry mauve yes... To have a mechanic friend in Italy seems to be always to a mechanic for a problem to your motorbike... In this case the mechanic is your best friend because you see him everyday
☺
Valerio Moretta
Lol. Now i understand you. Well, there is always the possibility of choosing a more modern bike for a cafe racer project. Saluti.
my first bike was a 1976 Honda Golding fully dressed... got it home, and stripped her, got her running, and turned her into a cafe racer... i still have her out back... blew a couple engines over the years, but shes about to be put back on the stand and rebuilt.... cant wait to have her back... check out my videos, i have maybe 4, shes in there
Jack The Ripper Nice bike to a cafe racer conversion. If you look on youtube, there are some beautiful projects with the honda goldwing. Good luck, and thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.
I luv that white knight stepping in to help @ 6:57
If its what you like the most then ride it and love it. They don't really appeal to me though. You can be cozy on a cruiser and you can haul serious ass on a sportbike, but on a cafe you don't get either.
+Rocketninja200 You're right. A cafe Racer bike is not for everyone. But as second bike, it can be an excellent choice. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Cheers.
I have my 76 H1 triple cafe racer and will never get rid of it 1#
Slick Rick Thanks for sharing you comment. Cheers.
Wow! I think I'll scour the local garage sales to see if I can find a cheap Vincent.
And..... no caferracer is the same. Every bike is unique..👌
The only and most important reason: Because you want it.
"and as always, i hope to see you again... in another time" ... me gusta mas esta despedida.
Yan Sanchez Entiendo tu opinión. Pero cuando cambié para (I hope to see you next week), tenia la intención de informar a los nuevos Viewers, que cada semana hay un nuevo video. Espero que entiendan. Pero gracias por compartir tu opinión.
.. lol.... its a good vid.. but i wouldn't be making so much money if my clients didn't buy more vintage bikes... always breaking down and the best part is when i tell them things have to be made or parts are not available so they become very expensive,,, also the expectation that their old bike runs like a brand new gsxr. you bought a 40 yr old bike. corrodded, broken wires, barely something ridable. and it will take thousands, if not the same cost of a brand new bike, to make it look bad ass like a magazine bike. powder coated frame, rebuilt engine, new carbs, new bearings, new tires, tons into refinishing work, paint, not to mention all the custom parts.... then you'll have a bad ass setup..... like the image of the ducati s2r in the beginning, that's a 5k bike for starters, add the custom alum tank and tail section lookin at at least 3k without labor... and we haven't even gone through the maintenance of the bike yet...end
Ryan Arends I understand your comment.I also bought a 40 years old honda Cb, and i had many problems(I still have some) to get it run properly.Fortunately, most of the engine repairs were done by myself, and at the end, it wasn't so expensive as usual is. I Admit that for some people with less experience on mechanics, it would be recommendable buying a more recent bike.Thanks for sharing your opinion/experience. Cheers.
I'm so glad ill never sell my 66 bridgestone 90 sport and an hell bent on fixing it up
I love cafe racer style, but what do you mean when say that modern motorcycle don`t has a soul?...just one word to destroy this lie: DUCATI.
Kumbanigash Your comment just gave me an idea for a new video.I agree with you about the ducati.But when i talk about soul, i meant something more deep. I'm talking about a bike with personality, character, and with some sort of will. Something that talks with the rider when it is with bad or a good mood.Usually, only old vehicles cause a rich experience when are driven. But i'm going to explain this in a future video. Thanks for your comment, and thanks for the question. Cheers.
You are right too: SOUL is something deep, but I still believe that another bike styles can show soul and a lot of emotion. Congratulations for your very good vídeos. Go ahead with your great job. You have our support, belive me. Thank you.
In the car market , a figure that gets banded about is , 60% of all energy used in the life of a car is in it ' s construction . So , may be , until it goes bang & spreads all it guts over the road ( and you can convert it to electric ) , the longer you keep it running the greener it gets . So get your spanners out and a barn find & run greener that just pushing money into the hands of a dealer in new !
I hope to marry a woman who likes cars and bikes.
this is not reasons,this is cafe racer doctrines xD
lokes damien Well, I would not say so much, but i think these are good and valid reasons for a cafe racer bike, especially for all motorcycle enthusiasts. But Thanks for sharing your comment. :)
RACER TV your welcome,I said that because you really make me fall in love in cafe racer :D
lokes damien I'm very glad to know that. It is a pleasure helping others finding their passion. Cheers
Cheers :D
Simply great!
+ABRAHAM CEPEDA I'm glad you liked. Cheers.
are you kidd'n me... new bikes have soul and are just as fun to ride. they just dont have as much class as the old bikes.
+MechRider89 Sorry, but i think new bikes or cars, are just too much perfect to have a soul(I'm not talking about personality).
Try to check the following link, where i talk about this matter.
th-cam.com/video/E87nG_NcGW4/w-d-xo.html
Cheers.
awesome video :) Oh and i was thinking to put gs500 engine n brakes to my hyosung if i can get my hands to one that is wrecked or something :) lower it, make a small n sharp tail hump n stuff.....hard to explain but i have a picture in my head....
timo vähäkuopus Thanks Timo. A gs500 engine in your machine. Sounds good, but i think is harder than you can expect. Careful with the electrics. About the smaller tail, try to draw it in a picture, and wait to see if time factor says anything. Good luck.
I made the cafe racer rear seat cowl on my Ducati Cafe Racer. See my videos.
yeah....theres some people in england who have made that engine swap....what i have heard its pain in the ass but if i found a wrecked one that has elecrics all good it should not be so hard... ihave swapped engines to small bikes and one time putted 125cc 4-stroke to minimoto whit my friend :D after having too many crashes we made it to 3-wheeler......aaaand we made child ATV 125cc too :D :D it was too dangerous so we dismanteled it....it popped a wheelie in every gear and was too unstable in fast speeds....too bad we didnt have video camera :/ well we had but REALLY bad so......Oh i miss those days when we cud make whatever we wanted.....but now i live in city and this sucks....one day i will have my own garage....one day.... :3
and also im terrible at drawing XD but i will try, thnx :)
I'm sure that you are not terrible in drawing. You just are not a professional. Lol