Full cafe racer build from start to finish - time lapse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2020
- To look at this episode is both awesome and surreal for me. Its amazing to see all the parts of the build, all in one 10 minute-is video. On the other hand, it's overwhelming to think about the work that went into each stage and how this montage really only shows a snapshot of each stage.
I've enjoyed putting this together and for sure, and have really enjoyed the entire process. I hope this motivates others to take the same leap I have. The hard part is deciding to do it..... so do it!! You won't regret it :)
Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy the video
Steve - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
A tremendous amount of work and an awesome result. I love what you have done. Don’t ever part with that bike. I also learned a few things watching your video. Great job!
Thanks for watching Peter, and thanks for the kind words. I love the bike. Nothing like the sound it makes. I think knowing every piece and having a connection to it is important. Ride safe
Loving this build! From all the work done to the color scheme.. Everything screams perfection! Very nicely done dude! :D
Thanks 🙏 very much appreciated
Awesome build. Next year I’ll be attempting a cafe build for the first time. Will be watching your videos for some tips. Wish me luck. 😊
Delighted to hear you’re starting your first build. If you ever need anything, or even just some motivation, just reach out! The community is really strong, and very supportive. Happy building 👍
Beautiful build, congrats, I'm just waiting on new tires for my 81 CB400, then she'll fly again, I can relate to that feeling when she starts up for the first time in years, best feeling ever
Brilliant feeling!! Good luck with the 400. Such a nice bike. Thanks for watching 👍
I'm not a great fan of alot of cafe racers being done these days but in this case I love it.
You seem to have nailed it.
Excellent 👌
Thanks for checking out the build series Jim and for the kind words
Subscribed. Nice looking bike man, you really put a lot of work and time into this build. The quality really shows!
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 👍 it was a steep learning curve, but a really enjoyable build. Fun to be able to use the bike too. Thanks for tuning in.
Turned out great 👍🏼 thanks for sharing.
Thanks for tuning in 👍
Steve, this one of the nicest cb750k Cafe brat build I’ve seen, so nice man.
Thanks Man
Good clean build! Love the rear sets. A nice small aluminum rear fender would be a perfect excuse to learn the english wheel!
Hmmm nice feedback Chris. I may need to take a look into that. 👍
I love the seat...I didn't think it would look good but its fab..nice one dude.Perfecto !
Thanks for checking out the build series 👍 we’re just about finishing the seat for the KZ750 budget build series. Would be interested to see what you thought of that one.
This is really a work of art. Well done sir!
Thanks John
man, what a great job. my congratulations, the motorcycle was beautiful.
Thanks for tuning in. There are over 50 videos in the build series. Lots of work haha. But it was worth it. 👍
Really nicely done. I am glad to see that you kept the front fender. It is a beautiful piece of chrome.
Thanks Peter 👍 you’re right, it is a lovely piece. I can’t imagine the front end without it now.
Is that the stock fender? It's identical to the one on my '77 Goldwing.
Good catch! The front end is from a 78 GL1000
Done with love. Good looking bike!
Thank you 🙏
Hey man you did an awesome job and great camera work! I am going to rebuild an '82 CB650 into a cafe bike and seeing videos like this is definitely inspirational
Hey Chase, thanks so much for the kind words. It was an amazing experience. I’ve definitely gotten the bug for it now. Finishing the build really gave me a ton of confidence to get off my butt and try my hand at more “scary” projects. Good luck with your build. If you ever need help or some encouragement just reach out. 👍
Awesome work my guy! Inspirational!
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very nice work... these beautiful machines deserve a second chance in life
Thank you 🙏 Yes it’s nice to see it come back to life
Wow............................................ U R a Magician , Mite .......... Wow...
Beautiful build. Nicely done
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This is the most beautifull cafe racer i have ever seen
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Good looking bike in the end!!
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I LOVE IT!! It really is a BEAUTY!
Thanks for watching 👍
Awesome Build!
Thanks for watching 👍
Came out amazing
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Beautiful!
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New subscriber here from Philippines, i realy love the build. From start to finish.i watch a lot of video about cafe racer but this one touch my heart. Coz i build the same but 125cc only its a 15yr old bajaj.its not that beautiful but my heart is in that bike. Beacuse its a gift from my father. I wish someday i can have a beatiful build like yours. Ride safe brother.
Thanks for watching the build Raymond and for the kind words. Much appreciated 👍 you’re absolutely right, these bikes can’t help but show the care and passion that goes into them. Safe riding 👍
looks awesome!
Thanks for watching 👍
Genial! Ich bin begeistert.
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The most beautiful ever cafe racer i have seen
Thank you 🙏 also, thanks for checking out the build series.
Beautiful work. The CB 750 was the worst handling bike I ever had but that engine lasts long after you have grown tired of the bike. It just goes to show you that there is real treasure that can be created from trash.
Thank you, much appreciated 🙏 yeah the engine is bulletproof on them alright
One word!!perfection
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yeah she idles yipppeeeee.........best moment for a build......very nice result 👍👍
Haha it’s a good feeling. Thanks for watching 👍
Sweet build!
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Good job, congratulations. greetings from Zapopan Mexico.
Thank you 🙏
Nice and clean job.
Thanks for checking out the build series 👍
Excellent job....
Thanks for checking out the build series 👍
What a masterpiece 👌
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Bravo. Bellissimo lavoro.
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Unbezahlbar! Klasse 😳
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Ver nice, I like it.
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sick build. from what i've read its a bit tricky to get spoke wheels to work on an f
buen sentido de la estética, esta hermosa tu moto.
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Deadly
Thanks for watching 👍
nice job!
Thank you 🙏
This is amazing inspiration. I have the same bike sitting in my garage as an engine, frame, forks, and wheels. Everything else has to go basically. If you don’t mind can you tell me when you got your seat at it looks amazing with the blue but my heart is set on a dark forest green for the tank
Hi Noah, delighted to hear that. I got the seat from Tuff Side seats in the USA. They do great stuff. Also, make sure to check out the playlist for season one. There is almost 50 videos for the complete build. You may find it helpful, or at least you’ll see what not to do 😂 happy building
I'm actaully writing some code right now and listening to the music and checking back from time to time if the build is done :)
Nice! Glad you're enjoying the build. Thanks for tuning in.
absolutely loving the work/build! Been thinking about doing it for 4-5 years now, and currently hesitating on buying a 1976 550 one to work with. Would you recommend doing it to someone with currently only basic knowledge, but with time, motivation, and more qualified friends?
Hey man, thanks for checking out the video. Man I’m delighted to hear you’re considering giving it a go. I had zero experience when I started the build. It’s daunting I know, but the community is amazing, and you can find anything you need to from TH-cam and online forums. I can’t encourage you enough :) you won’t be sorry. In the first video of season one, I made a video setting up the reason why I was going to give it a try, and I had no confidence with it. I’ve learned so much, and have so much more confidence with it. The hard part, is making yourself stick to it. The build may take you a year or two, so it’s important to give yourself a realistic deadline. If you ever need help, just reach out 👍
Felicitaciones hermosa quedo la cb 750 f
🙏 Gracias - CB750K with GL1000 front end
Great build !!! Could you let me know the brake light model and how you installed it ?
Awesome build! Very impressed of how the bike started and ended up looking new. But we all need to know. Did the lady of the house give you an ultimatum, either the bike or her. And is that why we see the bike on a Uhaul with your smile from ear to ear? Cause we want to know if you made the right decision....LOL
Bahahaha 😂 I’m surprised that wasn’t the case! Luckily she is a patient woman haha. Thanks for checking out the series 👍
nice build guy
Thanks 🙏 Season two is a budget cafe build. Check it out if you have time 👍
Nice build just pick me one up gonna build ones
Awesome! Good luck 👍
Nice build, where did you find the brake and gear selectors levers? The linkage set up is clean as can be!!
Thanks 🙏 for the CB750 build in season 1, I used the CognitoMoto rear set. For season 2 we’re going for a budget build, so we’ve gotten some from Aliexpress. They haven’t come in yet, but will be doing an episode on mounting them once they do. Thanks for tuning in 👍
very nice
Thank you 🙏
Excellant build! Where did you get the clip on handle bars and how did you determine the angle?
Thanks for tuning in Chris. The clip ons were from Amazon, www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073VHT83L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
They are good quality. But I don't think I would recommend them as you don't have adjustment for the angle, only up/down along the fork and rotating away or toward the rider. I hope that helps.
nice build! - I saw a video on you replacing your tach & speedo with a Koso brand . I bought one just like it but not installed yet - curious how it worked out for you ? I'm building a '78 Suzuki GS 1000
Hi Arnie, thanks for tuning in. I’m hoping to mount that on the CB750 this winter. I also want to do a little tidy up on the wiring. I’ll make sure to pop a video up on the set up. I like the GS1000. It’s a really nice bike.
Hey great build! Can I ask what the pull handles form the clutch and brake are, as well as that headlight! Love the turn indicators being included!
Hey thanks for watching. I wouldn’t recommend the clutch lever. I bought it from Amazon and I want to change it. The brake and master cylinder are the originals from the CB750K. The headlight I can for sure recommend as I’ve used it on two builds now and it’s excellent. You can find it here: www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07Z5PDTTN?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@@cafechronicles thank you! I will look into that. In the middle of a 350 build atm. Cheers!
Awesome! Good luck! 👍
Also, where did you get the clutch and front brake controls, cables, push buttons, etc.? I really like the handlebars and control levers and assemblies. Please let me know what they are and where from. Thanks!!
I used the Motogadget M-Unit controller and because of that I could use the RebelMoto pushbutton controls. I bought the clutch lever from Amazon, however, I wouldn't recommend this lever. I believe DimeCityCycles have better ones for the same price. I ended up using the stock master cylinder. In Season one, I have videos showing the install of the switches and the M-Unit in detail along with links in the descriptions which you may find interesting. If you go to the "CB750K 1977 Cafe/Brat Build" playlist, you will see the video. Happy building :)
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Great job just a question what kind of welder you are using and product name thank you. love your work no half ass measures.
The welder I use is from Canadian Tire. I'll put a link below. It welds using both MID and Flux Core which is really handy. Its runs on 110v and it easy to use. They regularly go on sales for approx. $250 CAD. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-mig-and-flux-welder-0588195p.html#srp
i think ive seen you at steeltown haha, Beautiful Bike
Thanks Man 👍 Make sure to shout if we’re both there. Always down to talk motorcycles!
Amazing super clean build! How many total hours and total $$$ did this cost?
Hey thanks for checking out the build. There‘a an entire build series playlist. Check it out. Also there is an episode on the build cost here th-cam.com/video/nvAcX40I40I/w-d-xo.html
hey man great build, just wondering what colour-way that seat is?
Hi Sean, the seat is from Tuffside and the details are:
Universal Flat Seat
- Upswept tail - kick-up
- Seat Inlay Color: Dark Brown
- Main Seat Color(back&sides): Dark Brown
- Stitch Color: Natural
- Stitch Style: Diamond Stitch
- Seat Size: Big Honda (universal)
I hope that helps, there are more details in the build series within the playlist on how I fitted it and made the latching system if you're interested. Thanks for tuning in. Steve
So talented and so creative sir . Where do you buy the seats!!!!
Thank you kindly 🙏 I bought the seat from Tuffside. Thanks for tuning in
I am currently building a 1981 gl500 café racer, trying to decide on the taillights and license plate combo. Any recommendations ?
Hey nice work on the gl500. They're a lovely bike. Not sure if you like the tail light that I used on mine, but its very inexpensive and pretty well made. In the season 2 budget cafe build series I'm doing currently, we have just bought another the same as for the Kawasaki KZ750.
Bike is sooooo sexy! Really dig the handlebars.
Thanks for checking it out 👍
JO FIND ICH TOLL. SUPER. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
🙏 thanks for watching
Sir I would like to shake your hand for an excellent job
Thanks Devin, we’re getting there. Trying to keep the budget down and the motivation up. Thanks for tuning in, much appreciated 👍
Where did you get tool to redo the cylinders for the driller ?
Hi Michal, the honing tool I bought from Princess Auto, however you will find them in any good tool store. You can find them here: www.princessauto.com/en/2-to-7-in-engine-cylinder-hone/product/PA0008907750
Great job with the electric-electronic things, engine, frame, wheels, gauges, paint, etc. My only criticism is the seat, looks very well made and good quality but I hate the brat seat on a cafe racer bike (cafe-brat??), so if I install an ape hanger on an R1 how should I call it? sport-chopper?
Haha I know what you mean. Even deciding what to name the TH-cam Playlist was a dilemma 😂 thanks for tuning in 👍
nice! How long did it take?
Thanks 🙏 it was my first build, so it was a steep learning curve. Also I didn’t have a heater in my garage the first winter, so I lost a few months. That all being said, about 1.5 years. Thanks for checking out the video. I made a build series that gets into the details.
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Love the bike...one complaint the front fender doesn't fit the aesthetic 👍👍🤔
Man I know what you mean haha! Check out the vid where I made the decision. th-cam.com/video/HYp9Sip0JFA/w-d-xo.html
hey man, what make model is that headlight? I could really use that for my build.
Also is this a nighthawk? I have a nighthawk 650 and the tank is full of rust. I dont want to go through the hastle of cleaning it out and want to swap it for a bigger tank. What kind of tank is that and do you think it will fit my nighthawk?
Hey thanks for watching. I’ve actually used this headlight on another build we’re working on currently. It’s on Amazon. Here’s the link to the episode. The link to the headlight is in a parts list in the video description th-cam.com/video/YjSkHpzzizY/w-d-xo.html this tank is from the CB750 K8 1978. Not sure about sizing. But I bet you could make it fit with some mods either way
@@cafechronicles thank you. Also where did you locate the battery? I dont recall seeing it in the video. Did you get a low profile battery and relocated it elsewhere?
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Got any links for engine rebuild parts?
Hey thanks for tuning in 👍 I found David Silver, eBay and 4into1 to be the main help. Links below:
www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K-FOUR-1977-USA/
4into1.com
@@cafechronicles thank you
How do you find enough time to do something like this ?
When it’s an obsession it gets easier 😂 thanks for checking out the build series 👍
Nice job. But why always that seat? Im sorry its maybe personal but to that always ruins it for me.
I've had mixed reactions on that seat. In season 2 we're building our own custom seat with a small cowl, I'd be interested to hear what you think. Thank's for checking out the build series.
@@cafechronicles :) Yes that is a bit what I ment. Back in the seventies our café racers had a littile Cowl too. Its maybe from there I have it. My first motorcycle was a Kawa 650 z With clip ons way to low on the fork, and sloping down..... But I believe you are doing a great job. I dont critisize your work.
Thanks for the great feedback and for checking out the builds 👍 It sounds like you were in the scene back in the day, I’m jealous. I like having your feedback, especially with your background, so thanks for reaching out 🍻
The chair is bit too long.
Đẹp quá good beauty
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This model almost like moto guzzi engine
Escuchar sonido del motor...!! No música...( pleace)..saludos de argentina.
Thanks for watching 👍 Sorry there was no engine sound 😂 you can hear it better on this video th-cam.com/video/toAxb5Lggq4/w-d-xo.html
Love you 🙏
But need motorcycle sound
wiring looks a mess why do people use that type of connector they are meant to be used on panel wiring
Hilarious that all bobbers while trying to be original look exactly the same 😂🤣
Tdk usah pakai music
Loved your stuff. But music is irritating💚
Noted, also, thank's for checking it out.
Bike build youtubers someone present me one bike,as a gift,i'm poor I can't buy for myself.
Only thing instead of the obnoxious repetitive music it would of been lot more interesting you speaking.
Thanks for the feedback Ruben
very nice
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