71 Honda CB500 Cafe w/ 07 GSXR front end

71 Honda CB500.
550 swapped
Motogpwerks pipe
07 Gsxr 750 front end w/ Cognito moto conversion parts

[@neilh5638]

DAAAAAAng that exhaust sounds incredible..

[@HO21310]

Not a fan of the handlebars, but the front-end is nice. I got a 550 myself and plan on swapping a 600rr front. I also like the original seat. Nice!

[@SORMC_GHOST]

I’m going to do a similar build with the front forks

[@surfish01]

That's pretty brother!

[@hambrgr6283]

thats nice front end

[@yfengable]

Very nice setup, does the ABS on the GSXR750 still works? Can you make a tutorial on how to swap the front end? thanks!

[@NicholasSerra]

No ABS on this setup. Assuming that came on newer models. If you're looking for a guide, search around the sohc4.net forums.

[@williamburch1321]

Hey. Love the bike. Any update on the rear disk swap? I have to completely re do my rear end and brakes so I’d like to do that if possible. Don’t see much info on it

[@NicholasSerra]

Thanks! I got pretty far on the swap and ended up bailing on it. It ended up needing too much custom work and I didn't want to go the custom fab direction on this. The goal was bolt on 750 parts and make it work. But the main issue was the 750 swingarm with the mount for the brake caliper stay arm just didnt have enough clearance within the frame to allow for the brake swivel to travel and engage an aftermarket master cylinder. At that point the only real option was to weld the mount to a 550 swingarm, and that felt too dirty to me.

[@dago_0730]

Hi, very nice modern classic. Didn't get if the cognito hub helped you just for the dual disc brake or is it the only way to go to keep the stock wheel on a USD forks. In either case could you give me some info with the latter? Thanks

[@NicholasSerra]

Cognito hub is the easiest way to lace wire wheels to GSXR forks. Otherwise you'd need to drill out or modify the stock honda hub to accept the larger gsxr front axle.

[@dago_0730]

@@NicholasSerra thank you very much, crystal clear.

[@TheSapShop]

you should put a gsxr rear end on it make it a mono shock that would be cool

[@NicholasSerra]

I do like those, but I hate it when people hack up these old frames. Right now i'm in the process of putting a late cb750f rear disc setup on it. Then it's all done ha.

[@TheSapShop]

NicholasSerra cool man i just cut my 81 cb750 frame up and i and putting on a 06 gsxr rear end on it ill have a video up this weekend and ill be doing weekly build vids

[@carmonaaa5782]

NicholasSerra I absolutely love that look of that bike! so clean. what headlight is that? I'm getting ready to build a nighthawk 750 and I would love that headlight on it.

[@NicholasSerra]

Thanks! It's the stock headlight bucket with a truck-lite LED housing in it.

[@carmonaaa5782]

NicholasSerra thanks for the reply 👍🏻 Ican't get over it man I need to build one just like yours one day I love the front end swap with the original seat looks perfect 👌🏻

[@harry5941]

@NicholasSerra you made some modification to install the gsxr front forks? o you just put it ?

[@NicholasSerra]

Cognito Moto front conversion hub and all balls bearings for the stem

[@averagejoereview192]

How did you put the gsxr front end on it did you just change the barrings? or did u have to cut some stuff

[@NicholasSerra]

Conversion bearings

[@averagejoereview192]

NicholasSerra just the barrings or did you have to get a new stem/triple tree

[@NicholasSerra]

Just bearings.

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Manning32 Manning001 if you don't know how to do it don't ask and don't do it, just pay for it.

[@techfreak111]

Carlos Google Maps fuck you. That’s what KZbin is for asswipe.

[@MotorMitten]

you still building this bike up or what?

[@jdwhite2dw]

Did you just drill holes in upper triple and mount CB bar clamps?

[@NicholasSerra]

It's a cognito moto upper triple with risers.

[@ayeitsjayoo]

what kind of handlebar you have on it?nice bike and exhaust!!..

[@NicholasSerra]

Thanks! CB400f bars

[@ChiloAlaniz]

Where did you relocate the oil reservoir?

[@NicholasSerra]

No oil tank on CB500s or CB550s

[@kcthometz]

What front where are you running. I have a similar setup on a cb750 Harley dyna front wheel but having issues getting rotors to line up

[@NicholasSerra]

07 GSXR750 front, cognito moto hub, 550 rim, gsxr rotors

[@Rman1100]

does your bike feel significantly lighter after doing just the front? thanks

[@NicholasSerra]

No. It's probably heavier. All the gsxr stuff is beefier, and the calipers are larger. I haven't weighed it though.

[@williamfernandes6489]

what bike this front hub ... could you give me information ... thanks

[@NicholasSerra]

Says in description. Cognito moto conversion hub.

[@nightanddayk9training217]

will the cb550 exhaust fit on a cb500?

[@NicholasSerra]

Depends on the model, year, and mounts

[@SORMC_GHOST]

What year is the Gixxer upper triple

[@NicholasSerra]

Front end is an 07 GSXR750 but that upper triple is a Cognito moto upper with risers

[@SORMC_GHOST]

I’m going with the cognito set up as well

[@SORMC_GHOST]

Which ones have the risers

[@SORMC_GHOST]

I’m going to use a GSX-R Forks as well and the cognito moto bearing set up

[@Breakupday3]

Curious. What is your jetting at?

[@NicholasSerra]

87A carbs, 100 mains, 38 pilots, needles 2 from the top.

[@shawmaster97]

what kinda of exhaust?

[@NicholasSerra]

Motogpwerks

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Half way cafe?, steering damper?, really?

[@NicholasSerra]

?

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

NicholasSerra , don't you know what steering damper is?, well it make sense for a bike with 150+ hp, how many your bike get?, 45-49?, totally useless on your bike, do you understand my question now? "steering damper really?"

[@Blkeftch]

I have a 77 cb750k & was wanting to do the same swap, What all would I need besides the actual front end itself? Do I just need the frame conversion stem from Cognito?

[@NicholasSerra]

I'd go over to the sohc4.net forums and do some searching. But basically: cognito hub + spacers, seals, etc, original rim, custom spokes (from cognito), gsxr forks, upper and lower triples, brakes, brake discs, all balls bearings.

[@Blkeftch]

Alright thanks!

[@aarronmacias9856]

Where did you buy this pipe?

[@NicholasSerra]

Call Chris at motogowerks he only makes a few a year.

[@aarronmacias9856]

How much are they?

[@NicholasSerra]

$500

[@aarronmacias9856]

I think it's worth it!

[@sigmundsound]

So, no new stem needed for a 500/550?

[@NicholasSerra]

It's a gsxr stem. Basically whole front is gsxr. All balls bearings has conversion bearings.

[@sigmundsound]

I'm doing it on a CB750 and will need a longer stem. I was just confirming that you just change the bearings for anyone looking here. I also have a CB400t I might swap over to a gsxr.

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Get rid of that ugly handlebar, install nice clip ons, get rid of the ugly seat and pillion pegs, install solo cafe seat, re do break light and signals, etc. Most important; tell your girl or boyfriend to get its own bike though!!

[@NicholasSerra]

I don't like the style you're describing. I wanted to keep stock seat and stock lights, that's on purpose. To each his own.

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

NicholasSerra , not offense mate, it's your bike, but if you only want "likes" then don't post it, why the steering damper for??, does the front end of this bike shake under "hard acceleration"??🤣

[@NicholasSerra]

The gsxr750 front comes stock with a damper lol, I can't tell if you're being serious or not. Oh well. Pretty common addition either way.

[@itsjussjerry]

For sale?

[@NicholasSerra]

Nope

[@jjjmotorbike8935]

didgeridoo

[@aizazrehman5153]

I am curious. Does the front end swap make it feel better to ride ?

[@NicholasSerra]

Shocks feel better, brakes are an insane difference. Otherwise I never really ride the 500 in a way that would push any of the suspension to notice a difference.

[@aizazrehman5153]

@@NicholasSerra damn I wasnt expecting a reply in the least lol. I have been contemplating picking up a recently part restored cb750k and have been researching on their known issues. Thanks for the input bro