I’m turning a 91 kawi ex500 into a cafe racer. Watching videos like this is nothing more than motivation cause one day that’s going to be me, the happy boy enjoying his creation!
Hi.I have and love a Honda.1981 cx500.I enjoy first time in 1986...and from that time,my and my bike,ever together.But last saturday the engine make CRASH....the rear wheel stops,and my hart too...Now she is in a byke hospital.I only hope to see she again and to run togeter again...i am very sad...34 year together....this year i put on a pair of peashooter exhaust.A sound like your bike.A beautiful sound.Tanks for your nice video.Enjoy!! Cheers.
Could totally just be me, but the camera points down just far enough that I get anxious not seeing where you're going lmao. Sounds great though! I think the offset speedo is a great touch.
@@TheInja I got it off eBay It was a game changer for sure... and much tougher than those cheap transformer looking aluminium ones you see everywhere. I can't post a link but the seller is "in-2-motorbikes" and the item is "Universal Motorcycle Side Kick Stand HEAVY DUTY". It's in the UK but I think he posts worldwide. Failing that you could weld a 2cm block onto the foot of your original one ;)
Hey I was considering that master cylinder on my build. I know the bore size is different than my stock option. I have a single disc twin pot caliper. What is yours and how's the stopping power?
The Inja great thanks they look super cool , I’m changing my handle bars, for one of those on my truimph bonnevvel, thanks for getting back to me, Ride safe. 👍🏼
That’s good to hear. I just bought one in pieces, and I threw the seat on and sat on it and the first thing that happened was I cracked my knee on the valve cover lol! But once I’m moving I’m sure it will work itself out. Yours looks and sounds great, nice work.
e10byagrue there’s nothing wrong with those roads. Not every road in America (if he is in America) is perfect not very neighborhood has nice roads. Come to Atlanta roads look ten times worse than those
It does sound very nice. However, from 52 years of riding experience I find that a loud , geared low motorcycle becomes very annoying over time and distance and thus why my 1982 Honda GL500 wears its stock exhaust pipes. On the other hand a moderately loud Sportster can sound quite nice with its much higher gearing. The GL at 60 mph is 5800rpm , the Sportster at 60 is 2500rpm. But then, maybe the people who build these cafe bikes never ride on longer rides.
I have a '79 CX500, which is apparently geared lower than your GL500, because my CX is turning 6000 at 60mph. I also have an '01 Sportster 883 and it's turning exactly half that rpm, 3000 at 60mph. The sportster is a crude, rough ride, with a lot of low frequency vibration, and all the controls require a heavy touch, much like an old tractor or some sort of farm equipment. The Honda CX is the opposite, very comfortable and extremely smooth with almost no vibration and very light, easy controls.
@@trevorjameson3213 sorry for my mistake. You are more correct than I was. I changed my post as the GL is probably revving around 5800 at 60. And yup, my 2003 883 Sportster revs 3000 at 60. I had a 1978 CX500 in the past. It is one of my most favorite bikes that I have owned in all of my years of riding. It was the twin rear shocks chassis. It was one of the best handling bikes I have ever owned.
you’re riding like that on its first outting.. you’re lucky nothing was forgotten.. it sounds awesome. good job
they’re the coolest sounding bikes .
sounds like a small dragster
I’m turning a 91 kawi ex500 into a cafe racer. Watching videos like this is nothing more than motivation cause one day that’s going to be me, the happy boy enjoying his creation!
Man I can’t wait to take mine out for the first time
the sound is like music to my ears..!!
Excellent work on this bike! I always like the CX500 as a cafe racer. Now I need to build one. Enjoy!
Wonderful bike to build. Thanks, Chris!
My dad built a Yamaha xs 400 for me when I am 16 I’m 12 but it is in the shed waiting for me it is fully custom
Well done...all of your hard work payed off.
100% 👊🏼
what a sweet sound.
Good work!
Why did it overheat? Looking at one tm patene tank brown seat cool looking ‘79 asking 1900
Great job!, it runs perfectly! Way to go!
Thanks, Rob! Loving it.
@@TheInja was you able too lower the forks with the clubman handlebars like was it enough clearance
After Riding for long...any back pain problems issue???
that engine sounds amazing :)
Masterpiece! You got new subscriber
Awesome job on build.
Hi.I have and love a Honda.1981 cx500.I enjoy first time in 1986...and from that time,my and my bike,ever together.But last saturday the engine make CRASH....the rear wheel stops,and my hart too...Now she is in a byke hospital.I only hope to see she again and to run togeter again...i am very sad...34 year together....this year i put on a pair of peashooter exhaust.A sound like your bike.A beautiful sound.Tanks for your nice video.Enjoy!! Cheers.
I hope she's okay 😭😭
Could totally just be me, but the camera points down just far enough that I get anxious not seeing where you're going lmao. Sounds great though! I think the offset speedo is a great touch.
Thanks! And yeah, the sun was going down fast and the GoPro wasn't as level as usual haha
I was thinking about centering the speedo, but offset gives it a more "Old airplane" kind of feel.
@@TheInja It adds a certain character for sure. If you wanted to balance the aesthetic I suppose you could add a tach, but as is seems just fine to me
@@biowarejak8428 considering it. maybe a temp gauge, too!
@@TheInja ooohh, yeah. All three? That would be pretty sweet looking. Plus allay some of your overheating concerns.
Sound is good
I’d like to know how tall you are. I have a cx500 and I’m not sure it fits me as well as it fits you. Thanks.
Yeah I had to fit a longer kickstand on my CX too. I think once I upsized my tyres the height was enough outta whack to make it lean over too much
Yep! Still in the market for a kickstand with an extra 2"....what did you get??
@@TheInja I got it off eBay It was a game changer for sure... and much tougher than those cheap transformer looking aluminium ones you see everywhere. I can't post a link but the seller is "in-2-motorbikes" and the item is "Universal Motorcycle Side Kick Stand HEAVY DUTY". It's in the UK but I think he posts worldwide.
Failing that you could weld a 2cm block onto the foot of your original one ;)
clubman handlebar is definitely cooler than clip on handlebar
Hey I was considering that master cylinder on my build. I know the bore size is different than my stock option. I have a single disc twin pot caliper. What is yours and how's the stopping power?
Did u cut off the clutch Handel for the new bolt on one? Building a 79 rn love the bike!
Yep! Got the grinder out and went at it. Just ground it smooth, it's all metal so it makes it easy.
Is the handling easy ?
How you like the handle bars, are the comfortable?
I love them. Nothing you'd tour on, but for the look and the sporty feel they're my favorite
The Inja great thanks they look super cool , I’m changing my handle bars, for one of those on my truimph bonnevvel, thanks for getting back to me, Ride safe. 👍🏼
Nice clubman handlebar. How can I order it? help me...
Hey does your knee hit the right hand valve cover if you’re not thinking about holding it out?
I thought it would, but no! I haven't thought about it and never have touched it so far. It is pretty close, though.
That’s good to hear. I just bought one in pieces, and I threw the seat on and sat on it and the first thing that happened was I cracked my knee on the valve cover lol! But once I’m moving I’m sure it will work itself out. Yours looks and sounds great, nice work.
@@nickpogoler thanks! Yeah, you'll love it. Good luck on the build and message me if you need any help!
Thanks man, I appreciate it. May take you up on that.
@@nickpogoler Facebook page is in the description. Always here to help.
No mirrors?
Is it automatic?
5 speed manual transmission, not automatic.
@@trevorjameson3213 lovely. I just saw a person selling one saying it was automatic. Thanks for the reply
What are these roads you are riding on? Do you live in a third world country? That said, the roads do make you bike look even better. Nice build.
e10byagrue there’s nothing wrong with those roads. Not every road in America (if he is in America) is perfect not very neighborhood has nice roads. Come to Atlanta roads look ten times worse than those
It does sound very nice. However, from 52 years of riding experience I find that a loud , geared low motorcycle becomes very annoying over time and distance and thus why my 1982 Honda GL500 wears its stock exhaust pipes. On the other hand a moderately loud Sportster can sound quite nice with its much higher gearing. The GL at 60 mph is 5800rpm , the Sportster at 60 is 2500rpm. But then, maybe the people who build these cafe bikes never ride on longer rides.
Yep, mostly a city cruiser
I have a '79 CX500, which is apparently geared lower than your GL500, because my CX is turning 6000 at 60mph. I also have an '01 Sportster 883 and it's turning exactly half that rpm, 3000 at 60mph. The sportster is a crude, rough ride, with a lot of low frequency vibration, and all the controls require a heavy touch, much like an old tractor or some sort of farm equipment. The Honda CX is the opposite, very comfortable and extremely smooth with almost no vibration and very light, easy controls.
@@trevorjameson3213 sorry for my mistake. You are more correct than I was. I changed my post as the GL is probably revving around 5800 at 60. And yup, my 2003 883 Sportster revs 3000 at 60. I had a 1978 CX500 in the past. It is one of my most favorite bikes that I have owned in all of my years of riding. It was the twin rear shocks chassis. It was one of the best handling bikes I have ever owned.
What jets did you put in?
In this video I think it was running on the 90/120 I had jetted it, but after this video I went back to stock and it ran a little more smoothly!
of course its smooth. its a honda. what did you expect?
Considering the bike was pretty rough since I rode it almost two years earlier, didn't know what to expect!
Fuck the police moment. Priceless
The welding on the bars is incorrect, and possibly dangerous.
Show yourself in the videos
I do
Wear any leather jackets or Levi’s jeans in particular?
He's pretty hawt, Samantha, you won't be disappointed
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@@curtmacneill8703 🤣
Terrible video. I couldn't watch a minute of it due to shakes and moves.
What kind of handle bars did you get?