Bargain Bike Build: Enhancing the '81 Honda CM200T Twinstar - Part 2

Welcome back to our Honda CM200T Twinstar bargain makeover series!
In Part 2 of our Twinstar transformation, we're going to start by focusing on the rear of this classic 1981 motorcycle, building a sturdy bracket to reinforce the expansive rack on the back of the bike. This custom component will not only strengthen the rack but also add a striking aesthetic detail to our Honda CM200T.
Next, we'll be revisiting our beautiful custom fiberglass seat pan from the last episode. The stock bracket isn't quite right for it, so we'll be modifying the factory seat bracket to ensure a perfect fit. This is an essential step in our customization process, as it ensures the rider's comfort and safety.
Finally, we'll take a step towards improving the overall ride quality of our Twinstar. The stock shocks on the CM200T are a tad undersized for our taste, so we're upgrading them to shocks from a Yamaha XS650. This will not only improve the handling and stability of our Twinstar, but also contribute a distinctive design touch.
So, grab your tools and join us as we take this motorcycle from vintage to vogue! And if you're just joining us, be sure to check out Part 1 of our series, where we started this exciting budget-friendly motorcycle makeover project.
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[@MotoMango]

I have too many cut-off wheels. I also keep ones that "still have some life in them" that I should really throw out lol

[@motorcyclerewind]

I do the same.

[@flir67man84]

take it to the vintage bike show if your taking the pickup.. sell it .. buy another project.. keep going

[@motorcyclerewind]

I like the way your thinking. Thanks for watching.

[@timsatchell6713]

Absolutely brilliant. Sooo much better than what you started with. BTW you ort to get your self some cable making stuff. You would never stop using it. 🎉

[@motorcyclerewind]

Whats funny is as I read your comment I remembered I had cable making stuff. LOL!!!! Thanks for watching

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Dumb question. Ever run into wheel or steering bearing issues on these classics? Do you clean and repack bearings if possible?

[@motorcyclerewind]

Mainly repack. Although I did replace the steering and wheel bearings in the GPz1100. Primarily because I was riding it 3,000 miles cross country. Thanks for watching.

[@davelarry6729]

Its cool just bought one for my daughter in better shape.i like what u did thanks for the idea & info

[@motorcyclerewind]

This was a fun build. Thanks for watching.

[@daveco1270]

Coming together nicely. There was an old saying when I played guitar in a band and we'd all be tuning our instruments. We'd say, "close enough for rock'n roll" I feel like that could be your motto. Close enough for rock'n roll. : ) Also "Finding Neutral" would be a good name for a band.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Finding neutral is a gray name for a band. 😂😂

[@dakotahraban293]

What handles bars are you using for a replacement and where do you think I could buy them?-thanks

[@motorcyclerewind]

The ones I used were Renthal Pro Taper. Not sure where they were purchased they came with my FREE Kawasaki GPZ1100.

[@stanleybaker8707]

I would like to see you find a 450 nighthawk, that wbe awesome 😊😊😊😊.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I’m down for just about anything.

[@robertadams4415]

Just remember my friend a grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s right!!! But my wife is still the only person who gets to watch me weld😂. I tell people, I own a welder that doesn’t make me a welder. Thanks for watching.

[@MotoMango]

Haha best intro 🤣🤣

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks.

[@victorromeo2238]

The old twinstars looking good..

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I am definitely feeling it.

[@cccp9887]

Looks like million dollar😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

Definitely looks better!

[@Vintageknight1]

Beautiful bike

[@motorcyclerewind]

This was a fun little budget build. That’s for watching.

[@kalaharimine]

Looking good, I suggest improving the angle of the instruments as its a bit flat.

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s a good idea. Future mods are for the headlight/gauges and a battery relocation.

[@donaldcameron8909]

The word here is . There's thousands of these bike's, Fun. !

[@motorcyclerewind]

There loads of them out there. Thanks for watching.

[@willeel3750]

That was more of a sofa. Nice job

[@motorcyclerewind]

The old seat was definitely too big for the bike.