Awesome job brother, 15k is epic and you deserve more :) Keep the awesome vids coming and chop up whatever you want. Like you said its your build! You are sharing the process for us to enjoy and learn from so forget what others think about what you do, It cant be a cafe racer if you don't chop something right? LOL
This build has inspired massive upgrades to my xj600 diversion 1998 seca 2 Street fighter. First off, as far as the modernisation of the engine. Second off, the final look I'm going for is no longer OEM, it's old tech perfected that I'm looking to portray. Thanks for the inspiration. It was lacking..
Not sure if you already are using one, but a good set of JIS screw drivers helped to avoid screws being stripped, but it might be mute since these screws seem to be really rusty. Love the vids.
Thank you for your videos. Congratulations on 15 K. I am building in 1981 Suzuki GS 450 L into a café racer myself. Your videos have been very helpful. Swapping a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 front end. Also.... I chopped my air box too lol.
That poor airbox. Not many of those left intact I'd imagine haha. I ended up cutting a chunk out of mine to remove it. After reading through what it would take to get it running similarly with pods, I've decided to fiberglass and re-install it haha.
Jish top tip my man, if you are working on old tap bikes like these please invest in a set of JIS screwdrivers and also an impact screwdriver. Its a good job you are saving this poor bike the amount of rust shows its been neglected over the years another great video all the same pal.
I have JIS screwdrivers mate. I dont think you realise how many old japanese things i have owned 😅 That screw was not coming out even with the proper screwdriver. Alot of them are that seized they snapped. Even the hex bolts! I cant wait to get rid of all the rust and have a clean frame with new nuts and bolts
I don't blame you for cutting that air box out. I moved to the land of rust a few years ago so I am interested to see how well this bike cleans up. Originally I am from the arid south western US where rust more than a patina is rare.
Iv lots of cleaning up to do but im not worried :) lots of new nuts and bolts and a good vapour blast / powder coat in parts and we should see things taking shape :)
If you’re not using the side covers you can sell those for a pretty penny on eBay. People are always looking for they right side cover for the Seca model
I will be doing just this :) ill be selling the wheels, side covers, headlight, seat, pretty much all the parts i have pulled off apart from the air box (rip)
You and me both buddy! M unit im a little nervous of doing but i hear its pretty straight forward. As for the pods, There is info ( and debates ) all over the internet so im sure ill figure it out
Hey @jish. Would you be able to tell me which air pods you’re going to be purchasing? I have the same exact bike and I’m doing the same exact thing to my build
I would of cut out the airbox as well. Saw the picture of you m-unit on Instagram dude. Will there be a follow up video? Still not sure if I want to buy the m-unit for my vfr750.
Nope! The only way to remove it is to pull the starter,carbs,exhaust them unbolt the engine and pivot it forward to remove. I couldnt belive it myself when i read it at first!
Hi Jish, been following your build and been loving it so far! I've got an XJ400 (1982) myself and was thinking of changing the front forks so to some inversed ones like you've got. Was wondering if in your research you came across forks that would work with an XJ400/550? Cheers man and keep up the great work!
I didnt unfortunatly mate! Best thing to do is measure your stem/bearing sizes etc and find one thats close to or the same size and go from there! Ill be honest, i didnt know if these forks would fit or not. I just made it work 😅
Ah yeah fair enough I’ll probably do the same! Also I remember doing the same thing you did in this video. That fucking air box man, hate that thing😂 Although I did manage to yank it out but took a good hour or so😝. Have you already bought some air filters? If not can I suggest some K&N ones, I’ve got some and man do they look good on these bikes!! Anyway have a good one mate!
It's your bike and all, but XJ airboxes are pretty sought after since they don't make 'm anymore and JX's don't run well with pods (CV carbs). I was lucky to find one for my XJ550 at a wrecker.
@@jishh , all the luck to you with that, mate! What I've been told again and again is that you just can't match the airbox for performance and reliability. It's more than just jetting. Anyway, I dont want to be a wiseass about it - you do you! :-)
Im pretty sure it was just kept in a damp garage and neglected for years. I bought it for a steal in the hope to give it life again ✌ fresh frame, new nuts and bolts, the lot
More than welcome to spend a few bucks on my Patreon and share with maybe 100 other people to do the same and ill look into some custom spoked matching wheels :)
@@jishh - I have my own project working currently. 85 CB450sc, otherwise known as a Nighthawk here in the states. Have started filming but haven't put out any videos yet. Best wishes to you my brother.
Awesome job brother, 15k is epic and you deserve more :) Keep the awesome vids coming and chop up whatever you want. Like you said its your build! You are sharing the process for us to enjoy and learn from so forget what others think about what you do, It cant be a cafe racer if you don't chop something right? LOL
This build has inspired massive upgrades to my xj600 diversion 1998 seca 2 Street fighter. First off, as far as the modernisation of the engine. Second off, the final look I'm going for is no longer OEM, it's old tech perfected that I'm looking to portray. Thanks for the inspiration. It was lacking..
Just a bit of a tip invest in a set of jis screwdrivers will stop a lot of the camping out with your screws
Congrats on 15K man!! You deserve it! Bike looks sick. I can't wait to get home from abroad and hopefully start my own build:))
Appreciate it brother!
Not sure if you already are using one, but a good set of JIS screw drivers helped to avoid screws being stripped, but it might be mute since these screws seem to be really rusty. Love the vids.
Thanks for the comment :) i do have a set and they were too far gone to be saved. Plus its all getting cut out anyway
Thank you for your videos. Congratulations on 15 K. I am building in 1981 Suzuki GS 450 L into a café racer myself. Your videos have been very helpful. Swapping a 2005 Kawasaki Z1000 front end. Also.... I chopped my air box too lol.
Thanks man! Glad to hear my vid is proving helpful. aha chopping the air box is all part the process of a master plan ;)
Just got the same bike and I love to watch your video! Keep going on!!
Best regard from France
Good luck with the build mate!
The lines are starting to show...very nice 👍
i know! can't wait to start on the seat / hump to get the final shapes
@@jishh that I'm waiting for, I can see a bit of what your going for but the fun part is watching it all come together
This bike will look great once cleaned up. Great vid as always.
I hope so! its still a long way away but i can see it all taking shape
That poor airbox. Not many of those left intact I'd imagine haha. I ended up cutting a chunk out of mine to remove it. After reading through what it would take to get it running similarly with pods, I've decided to fiberglass and re-install it haha.
Congrats Jish my man!!
Its wild to think this many people want to follow what i do. Thanks for the support!
Best of luck from Sri Lanka💜
Thank you bud!
Jish top tip my man, if you are working on old tap bikes like these please invest in a set of JIS screwdrivers and also an impact screwdriver. Its a good job you are saving this poor bike the amount of rust shows its been neglected over the years another great video all the same pal.
I have JIS screwdrivers mate. I dont think you realise how many old japanese things i have owned 😅
That screw was not coming out even with the proper screwdriver. Alot of them are that seized they snapped. Even the hex bolts!
I cant wait to get rid of all the rust and have a clean frame with new nuts and bolts
Jish fair comment my man keep up the good work it will come out the other end look pretty decent
Another great video of this build! Woo!
Thanks dude!
Hello , I’m wondering if I can get the details on those forks and everything for the front end please , love your build man
I don't blame you for cutting that air box out. I moved to the land of rust a few years ago so I am interested to see how well this bike cleans up. Originally I am from the arid south western US where rust more than a patina is rare.
Iv lots of cleaning up to do but im not worried :) lots of new nuts and bolts and a good vapour blast / powder coat in parts and we should see things taking shape :)
As allways awesome to watch , i realy need to get my own bike , if the mrs lets me 😂
one like, one prayed man!
Thanks Jish, been wondering where you had been hiding. Cheers from New Zealand.
Its been a while i admit. But seeing it like this has got me pumped for continuing 💪
another great video keep it up bro.
Appreciate it homie ✌
If you’re not using the side covers you can sell those for a pretty penny on eBay. People are always looking for they right side cover for the Seca model
I will be doing just this :) ill be selling the wheels, side covers, headlight, seat, pretty much all the parts i have pulled off apart from the air box (rip)
Would love to see someone wire up an M unit. And still interested to see how you get pods to work on these CV carbs.
You and me both buddy! M unit im a little nervous of doing but i hear its pretty straight forward. As for the pods, There is info ( and debates ) all over the internet so im sure ill figure it out
from reading online m units make life easier. The price tag is a little rough.
I got mine on black friday sales ;) with all the electrical issues i had on the CB125 i didnt mind the price tag 😆
Hey @jish. Would you be able to tell me which air pods you’re going to be purchasing? I have the same exact bike and I’m doing the same exact thing to my build
I am planning on going K&N pods but they will require carb work and thats something i’ll need to figure out too 😂
nice one man....
I would of cut out the airbox as well. Saw the picture of you m-unit on Instagram dude. Will there be a follow up video? Still not sure if I want to buy the m-unit for my vfr750.
I doubt ill be fitting for a while as i need to get some more fabrication done but its all moves in the right direction ✌
You should make a video on how you edit your videos :)
Maybe one day!
about the air box: wouldn't it work if you'd just removed the rear wheel?
Nope! The only way to remove it is to pull the starter,carbs,exhaust them unbolt the engine and pivot it forward to remove. I couldnt belive it myself when i read it at first!
Instead of asking for.forgiveness
Please don't hate me.
Get exited, f***** cut it! Chop things, we love it.
Hi Jish, been following your build and been loving it so far! I've got an XJ400 (1982) myself and was thinking of changing the front forks so to some inversed ones like you've got. Was wondering if in your research you came across forks that would work with an XJ400/550? Cheers man and keep up the great work!
I didnt unfortunatly mate! Best thing to do is measure your stem/bearing sizes etc and find one thats close to or the same size and go from there! Ill be honest, i didnt know if these forks would fit or not. I just made it work 😅
Ah yeah fair enough I’ll probably do the same! Also I remember doing the same thing you did in this video. That fucking air box man, hate that thing😂 Although I did manage to yank it out but took a good hour or so😝. Have you already bought some air filters? If not can I suggest some K&N ones, I’ve got some and man do they look good on these bikes!!
Anyway have a good one mate!
Not bought them yet but K&N's are the ones!
Thanks for the comment dude! Apprecaite it ✌
I would've pulled the carbs then into a heated ultrasonic cleaner. Might of got a few bucks for air box? Anyway great videos keep'em coming!
Ill be doing this to the carbs at a later point :)
It's your bike and all, but XJ airboxes are pretty sought after since they don't make 'm anymore and JX's don't run well with pods (CV carbs). I was lucky to find one for my XJ550 at a wrecker.
Indeed they are! I have been told many times 😅im planning on working it properly and getting it running well on pods
@@jishh , all the luck to you with that, mate! What I've been told again and again is that you just can't match the airbox for performance and reliability. It's more than just jetting. Anyway, I dont want to be a wiseass about it - you do you! :-)
Muito ferrugem pra vc limpar e depois pintar tudo e deixar novo novamente. Kkkkkk mais depois de pronto vai ficar show.
Is this an '82?
81 :)
@@jishh Nice, I've got an '82, but I'm in the states. I guess they just modified the 81 to meet US regs and added Seca to the name
Filming the murder of a JIS screw, nice
A JIS screwdriver wouldnt have got it out. Alot of the screws and even hex bolts have snapped due to being that far gone
@@jishh the cloud of dust when you drilled thru testified to that. how did the frame get so rusty? in canada we salt our roads
Im pretty sure it was just kept in a damp garage and neglected for years. I bought it for a steal in the hope to give it life again ✌ fresh frame, new nuts and bolts, the lot
Mismatched wheels on bikes drive me nuts!! It's all I see when I look at your motorcycle now. Otherwise good job so far. ☺
More than welcome to spend a few bucks on my Patreon and share with maybe 100 other people to do the same and ill look into some custom spoked matching wheels :)
@@jishh - I have my own project working currently. 85 CB450sc, otherwise known as a Nighthawk here in the states. Have started filming but haven't put out any videos yet. Best wishes to you my brother.
Good luck with the build mate! i like hearing people are filming their builds. its really good insight for the community
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