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should have plated the rear of the frame and then welded the tube to the plate. Also may want to clean the surface before you weld and turn down your wire speed it might help out your welds.
This is the only down to earth cx500 build on the internet. No annyoing music, no glorification of of straight forward skills. Just a coherent explanation of the process without shoving a contrived "personality" in everyone's face. And the bike looks good, stylish and practical. Not some showpiece that exists only to he ridden when cameras are rolling. I would daily something like this. And most likely will..now that i actually understand what goes into the build, thanks to this video.
Beautiful bike man I'm looking to build my own as well within the next month could you provide the links of the things you bought from eBay? After weeks of searching I found the part it's called "Cafe racer hoop" Lol Hope this help guys
@@motoblast3574 +1 one here, if you could put it in the description it would be insanly helpful. Im really interessted in the bent u-bar and the seat. Also, really nice build.
Thank you so much!! I actually removed the tach and jus used the stock speedo in the center. I don’t need a tach I’m used to racing dirtbikes my whole life. It’s all about feel and I’d never use it anyway 🙃
Is your front suspension bottoming out after the lower? I ask because the CX500 I just finished bottoms out if I'm unlucky enough to hit a pothole. Nice build BTW !
If you would have taken the original front fender and cut it and shortened it and painted it the color of the tank or even glossy black I believe the bike would not only look a little better it will also be a little more rider friendly/ The first time you ride that bike when the rode is wet you might change your mind about a front fender. You are going to have all manner of shit flying off of that front tire hitting you right dead in the middle of your face. And who knows you might accidentally roll through a pile of roadkill with all of those juicy parts that are going to hit you in the face. That's going to go over really good.
Sorry, I do not have the links anymore because they were all purchased on eBay and the listings expired. They still have the same stuff on there though.
You guys gotta let me know where you're finding these suckers. Just picked one of these up for $100 and plan on building it. If they'll hand over $3800 for a barely built unit I should see twice that easily when I'm done lmao.
Hey man, great video! Thanks for all the information. Just wondering, what brand paint did you use for the engine? is it like VHT or something? Thanks again! +1 sub!
I live in north jersey near Newark I couldn’t hear where you bought the bike but you inspired a fellow friend to finally go for it can you tell me where you bought it?
@@motoblast3574 I keep finding CX500 seats in the $240 range (plus shipping). I know there's gotta be something cheaper out there. GREAT build, by the way. It's easy to be intimidated by some of these multi-thousand-dollar builds, so yours is inspiring. Looks great and didn't cost an insane amount. Nicely done!
@@ericmartinez4053 Thank you so much! I did spend just over $200 on the seat. Its the most expensive part of the build, but most important. here's a link to one that looks like what I ordered www.ebay.com/itm/24-Brat-Style-Honda-CX500-Deluxe-Standard-cafe-racer-seat-saddle-CODE-B6023/112452346656?hash=item1a2eaea320:g:Cb0AAOSwjRpZS6hT
can you send the link on ebay for the headlight?? also was it as easy as plugging it in it just worked ? or did you have to do something to make it work on the bike
Could you post a link to the seat? Looks like it was made custom for the cx500. Also, did you end up using the emgo mufflers or putting the original ones back on?
Dude I think you should like do a parts series for everything you do to build a cafe race, would insanely helpful for newbies
Thats a great idea. Maybe I will soon. Thank you
Great ! Looking forward to it !!
I second this idea!
@@motoblast3574 id love to pick your brain on the parts you used. I’ve actually just picked up the same bike
Hey, new to your page. Nice bike!
Question, what do you do with these bikes once built? Keep them? Sell them?
I sold all
Of those bike.
Thank you!
should have plated the rear of the frame and then welded the tube to the plate. Also may want to clean the surface before you weld and turn down your wire speed it might help out your welds.
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next time! thank you
Nice build man! I’ve been looking to pick up an older bike to try and build a cafe racer/scrambler. What you did is exactly what I’m shooting for.
That bike came out really nice, love the exhaust sound.
This is the only down to earth cx500 build on the internet. No annyoing music, no glorification of of straight forward skills. Just a coherent explanation of the process without shoving a contrived "personality" in everyone's face. And the bike looks good, stylish and practical. Not some showpiece that exists only to he ridden when cameras are rolling. I would daily something like this. And most likely will..now that i actually understand what goes into the build, thanks to this video.
Thank you so much! I totally agree. Just a cheap old bike I was trying to modernize a bit. Glad it helps.
Beautiful bike man I'm looking to build my own as well within the next month could you provide the links of the things you bought from eBay?
After weeks of searching I found the part it's called "Cafe racer hoop" Lol Hope this help guys
I will look for it in my purchase history and get back to you. Thank you
@@motoblast3574 same here ! that would be super helpful! cheers!
@@motoblast3574 +1 one here, if you could put it in the description it would be insanly helpful. Im really interessted in the bent u-bar and the seat. Also, really nice build.
After weeks of searching I found the part it's called "Cafe racer hoop" Lol Hope this help guys
fourty7 thank you so much man I really appreciate it
Hello. I'm also building a CX500. Did you use a digital speedo/tach and if so, what wire did you use for the tach signal? Nice job!
Thank you so much!! I actually removed the tach and jus used the stock speedo in the center. I don’t need a tach I’m used to racing dirtbikes my whole life. It’s all about feel and I’d never use it anyway 🙃
You Basically done it similar to your first build just different color tank you used the same fork picture of the first forks on the first cafe racer
Right!
Is your front suspension bottoming out after the lower? I ask because the CX500 I just finished bottoms out if I'm unlucky enough to hit a pothole. Nice build BTW !
If you would have taken the original front fender and cut it and shortened it and painted it the color of the tank or even glossy black I believe the bike would not only look a little better it will also be a little more rider friendly/ The first time you ride that bike when the rode is wet you might change your mind about a front fender. You are going to have all manner of shit flying off of that front tire hitting you right dead in the middle of your face. And who knows you might accidentally roll through a pile of roadkill with all of those juicy parts that are going to hit you in the face. That's going to go over really good.
Yes haha I thought of all the gross stuff. I have the fender. I only ride locally and nice weather days
Can you add the parts listing that you used. u-bar, handlebars, seat, controls....?
Sorry, I do not have the links anymore because they were all purchased on eBay and the listings expired. They still have the same stuff on there though.
Thats what you can do in the US 😃
Short sweet and to the point... thank god! Too many long drawn out videos out there.
Thank you so Much! I tried to keep it that way
How does the front shocks ride? How have they held up?
Could easily sell that for $3500 + to someone seeking a custom build. Nice work dude!
I actually sold it for 3800. thank you!
@@motoblast3574 Hell yeah!!
@Jedi Knight This bike is $4K to the sighted all day long. Help- You need to Seek it.
You guys gotta let me know where you're finding these suckers. Just picked one of these up for $100 and plan on building it. If they'll hand over $3800 for a barely built unit I should see twice that easily when I'm done lmao.
Nice build, you did a great job. The bike looks sweet, congrats !
wow very impressive build. super clean. Whats the part number or name of that seat and tube? its a perfect fit !
I found them randomly on eBay. I just measured the width of the frame and it matched on the eBay listing
Nice build, and a great bike for the low cost.
Can you make a video on how you cut your shocks
will do on the next one!
Great build just not a fan of tank color.
Thank you! I’m also not a fan of the color anymore. Seemed cool at the time though
Awesome Work!!! Just terrific build and video! Where are you located if we want o use your business services?
Bike sounds like a R1
It does
What exhaust do you have on there
came with the bike. thought it was stock
Hey dude, you got a link to the seat?
sorry, I don't have a link! it was from eBay and the listing expired
Hey man, great video! Thanks for all the information. Just wondering, what brand paint did you use for the engine? is it like VHT or something? Thanks again! +1 sub!
Did you spray paint the engine and all while it was on the bike?
yeah he did from the looks of it. honestly dropping the engine isn’t too much work though and it makes it a lot easier to paint it evenly
Yes I did! it was easy because there is not much covering the motor besides the single frame tube on top.
Looks great! Awesome build!
Outstanding! Really did a good job gave me some really good ideas for mine thank you.
Nice little build brother man✊🏽.
thank you!
Ruined a good bike ...for what?
Just to annoy you I guess
I'm not annoyed you are the one stuck with the monstrosity
great job...just the colour choice
do you know what seat this is you ordered? cant find the exact one. fits the hoop perfectly. also how's the paint on the engine holding up?
Paint is holding up great and I’m not sure which seat it was exactly as the listing is expired
I live in north jersey near Newark I couldn’t hear where you bought the bike but you inspired a fellow friend to finally go for it can you tell me where you bought it?
I bought it in south jersey
How much were the shocks? And where did you get them and brand?
I think the shocks were only $60 from eBay. Cheap no brand name. They work ok and are a bit stiffer than stock
Awesome video looking to do the same on a bike I’m buying!
Go for it!
Where did you get your exhaust link pipe?
it came with the bike
Simple build...great result.
Could you list the link of the parts you got?
nlo more links as they are expired on Ebay
Another person here, begging you to post a link for the seat. Thanks!
I wish I could, but these links just expire as the auctions end. Type in cx500 seat in the search. you should be able to find one.
@@motoblast3574 I keep finding CX500 seats in the $240 range (plus shipping). I know there's gotta be something cheaper out there. GREAT build, by the way. It's easy to be intimidated by some of these multi-thousand-dollar builds, so yours is inspiring. Looks great and didn't cost an insane amount. Nicely done!
@@ericmartinez4053 Thank you so much! I did spend just over $200 on the seat. Its the most expensive part of the build, but most important. here's a link to one that looks like what I ordered
www.ebay.com/itm/24-Brat-Style-Honda-CX500-Deluxe-Standard-cafe-racer-seat-saddle-CODE-B6023/112452346656?hash=item1a2eaea320:g:Cb0AAOSwjRpZS6hT
The build is awesome. The bike sounds like shit.. You gonna get exhaust so the sound matches the awesome looks?
hahaha I know! build on a budget doesn't include $500 exhaust. I sold the bike, otherwise I would have bought an exhaust.
@@motoblast3574Damn that bike looks great man!!!
Great work man
Can i ask how tall you are ? Im wondering if a cx500 would be tpo smapp for me
Bro you are amazing at doing this, keep the good work
Thank you so much 😀
Hi, nice job, it looks great. Im working on a cx now too, thanks . Gus
Thank you!
Inspiring!!! Nicely done man!
Appreciate it!
Did you get the seat from a seller from Vietnam? I think they are called bikeseatfactory.
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I follwed your steps in shortening the front forks by cutting the spring and placed spacers but after doing that, my shocks rebound is very slow.
Came out awesome....Hopefully my CX500 will be ready by summer!!
excellent work! looks amazing.
Thank you!
How many miles were on it when you bought it?
there was about 10k miles
An easy video to look at!
Nice job and Nice Bike.
Thank you so much!
can you send the link on ebay for the headlight?? also was it as easy as plugging it in it just worked ? or did you have to do something to make it work on the bike
was that emgo mufflers? did you decide to put the stock pipes back in? are you still using the H pipe?
lo maximo esta moto amigos
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nice job
Didn’t hear you speak about the speedo ? What type did u use please
its the stock speedo. Removed the tach and mounted it center with some Home Depot brakets
Could you post a link to the seat? Looks like it was made custom for the cx500.
Also, did you end up using the emgo mufflers or putting the original ones back on?
I wish I could, but these links just expire as the auctions end. Type in cx500 seat in the search. you should be able to find one.
Happen to have the link to that seat?
What kind of paint & brand do you recommend to paint a tank?
Yeah I’m trying to find a similar seat lol
Remove the air box and shorten the exhaust and you’d really have the cafe racer look dude
I agree. I don't see cafe racer when I look at this build.
Looks pretty nice
Would you be so kind to send a link of the Seat cant find it.. or could you give us the length and widness
Ty
And the Name oder link of the head light and mounting would be awesome
Lovely greetings from Germany
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Great job man
The blue and yellow looks amazing.
Thank you!
Love your builds man, didn't even know Honda made a Moto Guzzi style V Twin. Gorgeous bike, hope you still own it.
That toddler blue is hilarious.
what's even funnier is how much money I made when I sold it hahaha