Ultimate Honda CX650 Cafe Racer Build Timelapse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2022
- Ultimate Honda CX650 Cafe Racer Build Timelapse by Brick House Builds
This build is very special to me as it has allowed me to learn many new skills and showcase them with the world. Start to finish this bike took over 3 years to complete as I wanted nothing short of perfection in not only my eyes but the bikes owner whom it was built for. As you have watched the video you now understand why it is called Grandfather's Axe as everything on the bike has been replaced, upgraded, or modified leaving very little of the original bike left. I feel this name is very fitting because of that. For now, the bike is with its owner and being enjoyed which makes me happy!
If you want to know how I did anything you see in this video or what parts I used please go back through the playlist as everything is fully documented with many parts/information links in every video description.
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Playlist for this bike:
• Honda CX500 build
Songs in this video in order they are played
1 - Ice Tray - Azucares
2 - Pretty Carolina - Jontha Links
3 - Stargazing - Bomull
4 - Cadaver (instrumental) - Conditional
5 - Swamp Swim - Giants' Nest
6 - Dead City Blues (instrumental) - Conditional
7 - Knowledge is Power - Matt Large
8 - A Forbidden Smile (instrumental) - Sven Karlsson
9 - Good Things Will Come Eventually - DJ DENZ The Rooster
10 - Sofa Testing - Dylan Sitts
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Well I hope everyone enjoys this video as it really hits home as to how much work I put into this bike. For those who don't know this was built for a customer of mine so to those who will ask "how much" or "is it for sale" the short answer is no. I am no longer taking on any customer work so this is one of my last works for someone else. Business aside I am very proud of how this bike turned out and what it provided me with in regards to new skills, testing patience, helping build the channel, providing inspiration for others, the list goes on. If you have any questions on specific parts of the bike please know that there are 60+ other videos on the bike showing each step with all parts linked in the descriptions. Anyway, thank you for watching!
Nicely done.
Great job ! Upside down fork is soo cute!
I have 2006 cbf 600, but my favorite is cx 500 sport from the 80's /after cb 750 four, of course/ ;)
Greetings from Bulgaria!
Thank you!
Thank you!
No more customer builds ever again?
You are so talented! It shows in everything you do. Design, color, welding, sheet metal, mechanics, fiberglass, filmmaking, editing. And above all, patience and attention to detail. Thank you for the supreme effort, it’s a treat for all of us.
Thank you so much! 🙏
So lucky I got to see this bike in person. Absolutely incredible work!
Hey man big thanks! 🤘🤘
Here because of your recommendation 👍
@@mrgive3339 🙏🙏
Fantastic! I’m a new subscriber thanks to Ronald’s recommendation. Brilliant work and fabrication.
Welcome! Cool aid is over there...cherry this week!
Respect on the complete motor teardown, porting, and tuning the VMs. That separates the men from the boys.
Thank ya much! I definitely wanted to hot rod it a bit
WHY is no motorcycle company producing anything like this when there's obviously crazy amounts of interest and demand. They keep missing the mark year after year. Fantastic design and execution!
I mean all of them are. Ducati, Yamaha, Triumph, BMW, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, and more all make various retro themed bikes or cafe racer type models.
Thin seats are uncomfortable as hell and have no room for passengers. I agree the bikes look good but suck to ride
@@okolona1 - a bit like my wife
@@BrickHouseBuilds For sure. I think a lot of people just don't realize this because they have to have those big ass exhausts with cats that sound bad. Just replace that thing and you're in business!
It's so nice to see such incredible skills used to produce something besides another custom harley cruiser/chopper. There are so many interesting engines out there to build around and styles of bikes to make. This was very refreshing to watch. Very nice work.
I very much appreciate that Jeff! One could say the custom CX scene is even played out so I really wanted a fresh take on this platform hence the colors, lines, and various things
Finally nice to see someone do a build that actually tore down the motor, cleaned, painted then rebuilt.
Thank ya. Glad you enjoyed
This is by far my favorite build of any motorcycle channel. When I think of getting back on a bike, this is what I dream about.
Thanks so much! That's a high honor 🙏
How does someone so young have skill sets like the ones you obviously possess? This was nothing short of watching a magical transformation happen before our very eyes. Outstanding. Gorgeous result.
Thank you. Its not like skills appear overnight. In just this video you see my progress my welding skills over 3 years. Just keep practicing, making mistakes, and learning. Also im 35 so I have more years than you may think
It needs time, money, and the guts to take a grinder to functional components.
If you have those you can build anything.
Unbelievable amount of quality craftmanship! Its amazing to watch it all come together - truly a one of kind! Absolute stunner BJ - Great job!
Thanks so much Mike! I'm excited to watch it here soon and relive the build
I appreciate this motorcycle more than the crotch rockets. The hours of work was done to this is already priceless. Amazing set of skills well done. I wish most major motorcycle manufacturers will make a classic modern bikes like these.
Well thank you so much! Very much appreciated 🙏
Saw the build in my recommended. Then saw Ronalds post and knew i couldn’t skip this one.
Great build man!
Well heck yeah glad you gave it a shot and enjoyed it!
I restored an original cx650 in 1999. Paid $200. What a nightmare but an amazing machine when it was done. The power it had stunned everyone that rode it. So amazing to see a modern restoration build. Looks beyond amazing and the time and dedication you put into it. Awesome job.
Dang thanks so much! The most notable thing power wise on these compared to a 500 is the torque. It is flat as can be. The bike doesn't care what rpm you are at it just pulls! Similar in feel(not power) to an SV650. Thank you though!
Superb job - I really like your attention to small details, to me they're what separate a good build from a cobbled-together-frankenbike. Love the result and you've given me a few ideas for my own build. Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much Jason 🙏
One of the nicest CX builds I've seen in a long time. Q - If someone was looking to have a CX500 custom built similar to this - typically what would it cost? - just a ball park figure. Thanks in advance.
Thank you! I'm sorry but I just don't disclose prices as they vary wildly. I don't even know what other shops charge and I no longer do customer work so any number I'd day would be meaningless
I must have looked at close to a thousand videos with bike or car restorations and rebuilds - 99% of them has been more or less disappointing and frustrating, due to lack of skills or shoddy work in general.
But this is one of the very few that is a true gem in a pile of cracked rocks!
I have not seen a single dirty/unpolished/"it'll-do-half-done"/meh.....piece in this build - I tip my (imaginary) hat to you and your craftsmanship.
I wish I was 50 years younger and could start a build like this again - My first fixer-upper was a Honda CB 750-F1 in the 1970s, and my latest, and probably last, was a Suzuki GS1000 G 10 years ago.
Your attention to detail made me feel as happy and content as I did when finishing a project with good and satisfying results anytime over the last 50 years or so.
Thank you!
That means a lot Henrik thank you so much!
The video was a great way to show how much work went into creating this masterpiece and the fact that you did the work yourself! Nice job on the bike and the video!
Very much appreciated 🙏 It was a hell of a lot of footage to work through lol
You've done an awesome job on that bike. Very high level of workmanship, and great attention to detail. You should be proud of what you've built! 😄
Much appreciated! I am very proud of this bike indeed!
Super clean build, Glad to see there are still some that appreciate these old motors for what they are.
I appreciate it!
It's like watching an artist paint
Wow, what a build, not to mention this video, editing,drone footage, music, you nailed it.The attention to detail and skill you have is amazing. Watching you rebuild the engine gave me anxiety. The torque of that V- twin when revving it in the stand is cool, that has to feel awesome under you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Mike! These are so fun when they rev and rock sideways. You can feel that coming out of corners and its part of the character of these bikes for sure
You Sir definitely knocked this custom CX500 build of yours way way out of the park! These bikes in stock form never grabbed my attention.. but this one, this one is très magnifique😌 And that sound is absolutely an auditory treat! Sweet, when do we get the next one😂 Seriously though great job man👏
Thank you much! Not sure when the next one is but it will be the CX500 scrambler build
Are you blind?
Simply an incredible and perfect example of what a Cafe Racer should be. Thankyou for this build timelapse of an impeccable piece of motorcycle purity at it's absolute best. 🏁🏁
Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏
The most satisfying video I ever watched so far in 2023. Amazing work. good job Bro!
I really appreciate that! Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed!
What an intro 😍 love this bike man. Cudo’s for all the hard work ⚡️
Thanks dude! Had to have fun with that intro and grab everyone's attention!
This time lapse is simply AMAZING
The amount of work, patience and skill is mind bending truly.. right at the beginning of Covid to boot. 🙌🙏💥
Congratulations on such a beautiful piece of art all made by hand sir.
Be proud of yourself, I know many of the Moto community sure are as well.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Truly thank you my friend 🙏
@@BrickHouseBuilds you’re welcome my friend!
I airplayed this on my 75” led lol
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Most excellent fabrication skills young man. Truly.
Thanks so much! I pushed my skills on this one
My deepest respect "young man" for your great work under all aspects. b.r. from Germany 🛠
I appreciate that thank you!
This was a truly epic build…. I tried to decide which bit I like the most, but it was impossible as I loved every part. Particular highlights were the exhaust system, seat tray, rear seat hump but really it’s all good. The drama of the fitting and refitting of the modified tank was nearly heart-breaking. I’d be scared to work out how long this all took, but what a result. Were there times half-way through when you wondered if it would ever be finished?
Anyhow, very very good job, BJ you should be proud.
Oh it never felt like it would be done. The fuel tank and a carb issue literally added a year to the build. The fuel tank was my biggest regret even though it looks cool. I appreciate it though as yes so much went into it
When I saw you rip that motor down all I can say is wow you have a lot of knowledge and skill
Thanks so much!
Congrats on finally completing this build, the detail is really on point and build quality is surely 11/10! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Thanks so much! I went hard on the details and feel it shows
Thanks for the inspiration with your epic Build. Has me pumped to crack on with my '83 CX650. Thanks for a great video and setting an amazing looking Bar to aspire to
Thank you! Glad to be able to provide some inspiration!
I ride a 2002 cb 500s totally stock Black ⚫️ 14k miles ideal for riding around Irish coast roads.
The cafe bike in the video is an incredible custom build.
Fantastic Job.
Honda needs to sign you up as chief designer, seriously.
Modern day Honda bikes are too Transformer, Plastic, Ant 🐜 like, they need to be cool 😎 your bikes are very cool.
Thank ya much!
I´m very impressed by this conversion. Thanks for charing your video.
The attention to detail is amazing. Watching the engine disassembled was very entertaining
Another gorgeous bike!!!
Thank you much!
Awesome, what a fine mechanic you are ..... priceless ! After 3 CX 500's in the 70's and 80's, I am stunned by the potential of this bike as a café racer. You opened many eyes, thank you for that !
Greetings from the Netherlands, Hans Viveen - Gorinchem.
Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed!
You are an artist.
THE Da vinci of motorcycles
Bravo
From France 🇫🇷
🙏🙏
...i get a thrill putting a hugger and new mirrors on my bike....the skills you have are just wonderful for a full time rider but arm chair mechanic to watch...very well done...
Thanks so much 🙏
Hello from St. Louis. Very inspirational work ! Been a fanboy of the Hayabusa. Currently own 6. In the process of finishing a 78 GS550 brat for my wife. Just a basic amateur build with the motogadget m-unit blue. But after watching tons of videos, I’m inspired to attempt an 81 shaft driven GS1000 with a mono shock. I literally have thousands of questions and am in awe of your customization
Wonderfully done my man
Well hello! That gs1000 would be fun for sure
Im glad you made this video like this, i saw pictures of this bike and missed all the cool fabrication!
Glad it gave you a real look at how it was made!
Blown away! Well done man, you did a fantastic job! props to you for seeing it through too, that's a LOT of work with no cut corners. Bravo
Thanks so much!
I couldnt stop watching.
Thanks for the awesome editing, and that's a great looking finished(?) bike.
There's only one problem l can see.
I'll never get to have a ride on it.....😊 👌👍🍻
Ha glad you enjoyed! Thank you much!
Beautiful job as always, even down to the wiring I don’t mind doing wiring for myself but it takes the most time I’m sure the client will be very happy with it for years to come. Keep ‘em coming brother.
I definitely take pride in the wiring part so thank you! He is having fun on it now!
Will keep this for tonight with popcorn, a Pepsi free & Silence. 😉🏴🤘🙏
Definitely!
So much elegant solutions in this build !
Thank ya!
hallo
hier ein komentar auf deutsch:
Eine ganz tolle leistung wie du das motto cafe racer umgesetzt hast.
deine maschine gefällt mir sehr gut und auch die qualität deiner arbeit ist hervorragend.
du kannst stolz auf dich und deine bike sein !
Thanks so much! ❤
Wow, I mean the attention to detail it’s probably the most impressive thing on an already incredible build. Well done
Thank you so much! I focus hard on the small stuff
Wow! Awesome build. Awesome, beautiful bike. Super craftmanship. Well done. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Labor inspiradora, también se aprende y recibe ideas, gracias por compartir su trabajo.
Thank you so much!
That engine was used over here on the Silverwing n CX650 Eurosport..I must say with std pipes they sounded great but I know you youngsters want things loud...Nice build which You Finished to a high standard,Very Well Done..
Correct, es models, turbo, gl, cx500, cx650, cx500, etc. Glad you liked it
So many amazing moments in this video.
I particularly liked the gear change mechanism.
Truly outstanding build
Thanks for the video 👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much! If you want to see more on any specific part of the bike I have full videos showing how I made each thing. 🤘
I came to the channel when the bike had already its current state , I got to say seeing the whole process in this time laps video it's brilliant , great job .
I think many will feel similar as the channel has grown a ton after the bike was in its current state so many won't realize how long it took. Its a very interesting look back for sure. Glad you enjoyed it!
I daily a cx650. It seems like it's a favorite engine for cafe race builds for some reason.
Such a beautiful build BJ. I’m glad I got to watch this thing take shape from the beginning. Great job buddy! 🤘🏼
Thanks dude! You definitely tuned in right from the start
That is an awesome build!! I love what you're done with it. That swingarm build is amazing!
Thanks so much! If you want to see more that I didn't show in this video I have a full build playlist for it!
I had a CX500 new in 1980. It was a bit of an ugly duckling! But you’ve shown you can turn them into a swan! Brilliant achievement on every technical and aesthetic level👌
Well thank you much! Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome! Not only the skill and effort that went into this build, but also the esthetics. You nailed it! 🙌
Thanks so much!
Wonderful job mate!!! I know how much work you put on this project! The result is amazing!!! Congratulations 👏 👏 👏
Thank you so much! It was a challenge but very worth it!
My brother this is nothing short of Amazing. I'm 44 and never seen so much detail go into a build as you have with this one. Hands down the best C build to date! Have you ever thought of building an overhead "gantry" on castor wheels which you could use as a lifting frame to wheel shit around and suspend items in mid air. Makes like a charm.
Thank you much! I'd thought about that but couldn't come up with a good way to make it happen with how the space was used. I'm actually in a new facility now
@@BrickHouseBuilds I see you in a new setup and boy does it look classy. Had a nice turnaround on the opening of it too, so many good people in your circle which is lovely🙏
Keep up the great work and look forwards to seeing future builds👌
This bike is better looking than any I've ever seen
Thanks so much! 🤘🤘
BJ, your skillset has me sitting her on my couch in awe! Editing was superb. I subscribed with all notifications on!
🙏🙏🙏
Great build, learned a ton and was inspired in many ways. Loved swing the evolution of the bike, shop, skill sets, and HAIR!
Thank ya! Its crazy that my hair didn't even grow during the build. Happened so late in the process
@@BrickHouseBuilds Did any of it fall out😁
@@jimclarke1108 pulled out!
A work of art BJ! I've always loved this bike, and I love it even more after watching this video!
Thanks so much Jeff!
Fantastic bike! My favorite part, gear linkage. Excellent job, you can be proud of yourself
Thank you much Petri, the linkage was one of the more satisfying things to make. It feels great shifting too
Great build, awesome to see how much detail has been put into this.
Thank you much! I had to leave out so much for this short video so if you want more details I have dedicated videos for each part of the bike.
I've got it all queued up ready to go!!!! First seconds - love it already!
Sup Mike ;)
🙏 gotta grab the eyeballs!
BJ, what a fabulous project bike!! I loved the time lapse build and photography, and the music was awesome. You are so talented. Keep it up, BJ!
Many thanks James!
Love it, such details. loved the carb extensions
The manifolds were fun to make. I wanted to do a light port on the cylinder heads and blend the manifolds to match so that was a great project
What a beautiful build! Bloody well done!
Thanks so much!
Fantastic modified... and everything perfectly did finished, he is a great bike modification person, Weldone you
Thanks so much!
How it should have been built in first place. Big H should bring it back like this. Cracking job matey. 👍
Thank you! I do wonder what a modern CX would look like.
Soichiro Honda would be proud. Awsome work!
Thank you!
Mate, another awesome build, I hope you enjoyed doing it as much as I did watching it, you are a gifted person, this should be the way forward for you in your new shop, there is definitely a market for your talents in these one off bikes, 🤙🇬🇧
Thanks so much Lee!
I have seen many builds but your work is one of the few that made me wanna go back in time to acquire skills to become just like you
Well thank you very much. I'm glad it had that effect!
Back in the day the CX500 Turbo was one of the nicest looking bikes on the road.
They do have a great looking fairing and such. I think the regular CX500es in Europe had the best look of the line though
@@BrickHouseBuilds It was a great time for bikes. Old mate had a 650 Katana that was the duck's nuts. I always just liked the looks of the CX turbo...at the time it was an outlier as far as looks went.
Such a beautiful rebuild, I’m sure Soichiro Honda would be proud looking down at the final product
I very much appreciate that thank you 🙏
This is BY FAR the best CX build i have ever seen.! Holy crap..!! Well done sir 👌
Thank you so much! Thats a very high compliment 🙏
AMAZING!!!! Fantastic skills, creativity and artistry. Excellent workmanship!!!
Thank you so much!!
Honda motorcycle company would be proud of your build.
Its very well engineered and beautiful
Thanks so much!
@@BrickHouseBuilds no! Thank you for birthing a beautiful thing into this world, it's people like you that keeps the rest of us believing that things are possible with a lot of hard work and dedication
The whole build was genius but I especially like the shifter linkage 🤙
Thank you much! That linkage was very fun to do and really worked well
très sympa et très élégances
Avec mes plus sincères respects, salutations de Paris👍👍👍
Thank you much!
Your talent and expertise is awesome. We've had both the CX500 and the 650 version and now I wish we had kept the 650.
Thank you!
You are obviously very talented. I quit counting how many fabrication skills you have that I envy.
Thanks so much Mike!
Another superior custom fabrication built machine. All I can say is WOW! When you first started it up, I was shaking my head right along with you because I was in complete shock about the snappy throttle response it had! If I didn’t know better, hearing that bike coming down the road, I would believe it to be a high dollar Ducati racing bike. I love to watch you as you custom fabricate each piece to produce an amazing work of art. Great job! Thank You for sharing your work. I’m a subscriber now.
Thanks so much Randall! This bike absolutely sounds like something way more expensive lol
Excelente trabajo ❤❤❤
Felicitaciones desde Argentina ❤❤❤
Hermosa la moto...❤❤❤
Thanks so much!
Gotta say, that CX lump never wins awards in the looks department but you sure as hell made a pretty sexy bike there! Well done!
Well thank you much!
Such beautiful bike...And cool music
Thanks so much!
Congratulations this is a very pro build. Personally the colour scheme, particularly the red valve covers,, but maybe they're your client's choice, but literally everything else is at the highest level. Made 60k+miles on my old cx. Wish I still had her... I dream of reaching this standard.
Thank you much! The customer and I spent a lot of time with direction on color but ultimately I drew the tank design to flow from the valve covers. We actually expected the seat to be red until we set some blue fabric there and just loved it. Glad you enjoyed though!
WoW So Impresseiv, all this magic WITHOUT machining: no lathe, no milling, pure Magic ! Compliments from Belgium (Europe) !
Thank ya Michel! Luckily now I do have a small lathe which really helps. The shift linkage would have been even better had I had one then
@@BrickHouseBuilds Been trough your chanel Mr Magic !
Fantastic build,excellent fab skills.absolutely love them wheels….! Bravo 👏
Very much appreciate it!
Hätte nicht gedacht, dass eine Güllepumpe so gut aussehen kann, Respekt
Thanks?
@@BrickHouseBuilds
I said, I never thought that a cx, in Germany called güllepumpe (Google by your own :)), can look so greate. Good job!
@@bahia1972 I know the term its just extremely overused in my opinion just like plastic maggot. I guess since I get many comments of people wanting to make a point to call it that I get tired of it. Thank you though. Sorry I took that the wrong way
This is art and incredibly hard work. Pure and simple. Respect to you sir.
Much appreciated Barry!
GAWD DAMN. That is clean, especially with that white and red.
🙏🙏 told ya 😉
The design and craftsmanship are great. The sound of the machine is excellent. Congratlations 👍🏻
Much appreciated!
I can't believe you have such a gift. What a great work!
Very much appreciated Daniel 🙏
Sir you are truly an automotive artist of the highest quality,love your work.
Well I very much appreciate that Ian! Thank you
That is *ONE COOL LOOKING BIKE!* Nice build!
Thank you much!
I had a CX500 back in the day. Was extremely reliable, but it didn’t look like this one !
Amazing job again.
Thank ya Steve!
You are an absolute LEGEND! Just found your channel yesterday and I'm hooked! Can't wait to see your future projects!
Well thank ya Vinny! Glad you enjoyed!
Love the bike and those wheels are sick