I like that she's going to pass on the bike to her daughter. My dad gave me his 95 Royal Enfield when i started college and it's the best gift I've ever gotten to this day.
@Realtimhe5 жыл бұрын
akshay kr A gift to the heart
@glennoc85855 жыл бұрын
akshay kr i saw a guy on a new Enfield the other day was a red cafe racer model. Looked great.
@11Khalid115 жыл бұрын
Any pictures of the bike?
@anup22825 жыл бұрын
Yes hahaha I am happy we share the same story I got a heritage of my grandfather 59' Enfield g2 passed down to my father and then to me in 2014 just did the restoration and it's just beautiful got a custom helmet for it from Zeus, new Enfield are not the same sport.
@atomicat5 жыл бұрын
The sentimental value is priceless dude. I'm happy for you.
@faithinverity85234 жыл бұрын
I pity people who live their lives without having lived with and ridden a motorcycle. It is one of life's great joys.
@Petothegreatone4 жыл бұрын
There are people who want but cannot afford.
@Alex.R.O.P4 жыл бұрын
My parents always told me, not to buy a motorcycle, since they have lost frinds to them crashing their bikes, and that scared me.
@bernardschmitt63894 жыл бұрын
@@Alex.R.O.P that's ashame
@akshay55694 жыл бұрын
Well if you can't afford?
@marihuanomexicano40604 жыл бұрын
@@Petothegreatone you can always buy a good old honda cg 125cc even a 90cc for less than 500 dlls
@kristencutlilp38213 жыл бұрын
Just want to make a few comments here on some reoccurring questions and comments: 1. Thank you for all the love on here for the bike. It is a joy to ride and your support and comments have been great. 2. When I mention HUGE deposit I meant that I put down way more than a normal deposit of £100. I paid half before I had seen it. I wasn't ripped off and just got over excited which is pretty standard for me. haha 3. I know the rear shocks preload is set at max and I am okay with that. Thanks for watching this video again and liking the bike!! Kristen
@gregsmith64009 ай бұрын
The bike is rad AF! Congrats!!!!
@thebigempty_57923 жыл бұрын
Dear lord, people. Does everyone have to criticize everything? Who cares about her accent! I think she sounded perfectly intelligent and I could understand every word. I love to see ladies that are into motorcycles and living the motorcycle life! That should be enough. All the haters are most likely jealous because they probably couldn't pass the motorcycle safety course riding test on a 125cc.
@yahoodlums5 жыл бұрын
The sign of a good bike is that it's been ridden everywhere! Really like this one and how passionate you are about her.
@michaelhunt35765 жыл бұрын
Don't listen to all the snooty bikers dissing your ride. There's a lot to be said for an old bike that you love to ride. :-)
@kristencutlilp38215 жыл бұрын
I love her and she's mine so that's all that matters ha
@stevep97395 жыл бұрын
I do hope you mean the motorcycle an not the lady 🤣🤣🤣
@stevep97395 жыл бұрын
I bet it’s one exciting ride😈
@jamesellis55495 жыл бұрын
Roger that,its your bike and who cares what others say about it.I love it myself.
@edwardtupper63745 жыл бұрын
Hear hear. Life in the old girls lol
@Kinghariii3 жыл бұрын
For me, the best bike presentation from the Bike Shed. It might not be an impressive build, but there is so much love and passion coming from Kristen towards her little CD 200. Seeing this video just always makes happy and i wish the owner a ton of safe rides in the future with her daughter. Awesome bike, awesome person.
@PhilipBurton-dn3ce4 жыл бұрын
"This bike will go to her when she is old enough to ride" I think you're one of those cool mums
@KiyanushKaranjia5 жыл бұрын
That is one excellent looking, tidy little motorcycle. The thing that people don't get about smaller bikes is just how much you can do with them. If you took a liter class superbike to its limit, on a public road, you're asking for trouble. With a small bike, you can easily take it to its limit, and it won't be the death of you if you know what you're doing.
@0Turbox5 жыл бұрын
To it's limits? You probably can't shift into 3. gear and rev up without getting into trouble. ;)
@hojosconsal99135 жыл бұрын
@@0Turbox shut up
@oliwiertobis74414 жыл бұрын
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@StonyRC5 жыл бұрын
That bike is BLOODY BEAUTIFUL - nicely done Kristen, I'm green with envy! Doesn't she sing a beautiful song.
@raylarkin50045 жыл бұрын
So, first off, she is what being free in the wind is about. And though here inside my own head, big displacement has become necessary for the experience, I am easily realizing through this particular you tube page (it has everything to do with content and presentation) that it is the individual that makes the experience. AND, many of the other places in the world are not a 2 mile ride on the freeway away. The rest of the world is a more "roads connecting towns" method of getting there making a bike like hers perfectly suitable. Plus, I have come to really like this channel and the inclusive nature that should be common EVERYWHERE though in places it's not 😔. She and her build are just what I want to see more of! Good going rider, you rock!👍
@BikeShedMotoCo5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. We think so too.
@kristencutlilp38215 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! That has made my day! The experience and the journey is all in the open wind with the friends and a bike that makes your heart sing.
@gregorytimmons47775 жыл бұрын
I have a 1976 Moto Guzzi and also had a 90 1000 Ninja several years ago. With the Guzzi down a Chinese scooter did a better job soothing the withdrawls than I ever dreamed.
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@flaminelmo89453 жыл бұрын
just acquired a 1980 200 Cd in terrible condition and i am in the process of full strip down, clean up and conversion to cafe racer, i cant stop watching this video, love the bike, not keen on the patiner look but everything else is an inspiration for my build. What a stunning bike......
@SuperScottJack5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a women with true passion...in 1985 I built a 72 cb 750 into a cafe racer...thing screamed...loved it ...sold it for twice what I had into it...
@art2d2industries505 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you are letting the bike show it's age...the rusty tank sets it off!!!
@RomVlad5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love everything about this bike, especially the proportions. Sometimes with cafes, the smallest thing can throw off the lines of this bike but this is spot on. The patina on the original tank is fantastic. Oh, and such a lovely lady as well.
@hammer54754 жыл бұрын
That is a killer bike. I am currently working on my Honda 350F which I bought crashed when I was in high school and made it into a little cafe bike in the 80s. Its still in good shape and ran ok when I parked it 25 years ago. Can't wait to hear it run again which should be very soon:) I just wanted to say I enjoyed the story about your bike, good luck and be safe from the US!
@VadersDarkside5 жыл бұрын
Now there's a lady in love with her bike! Great story and even though the whole patina thing isn't really my cup of tea it does look good here 😁
@skylined55342 жыл бұрын
What an awesome looking bike! It looks brilliant! It's awesome that Kristen dailies the little beast and has done some big miles on it 😊
@tombadua54745 жыл бұрын
the fact that she went to those places without sidemirrors is already amazing!
@gregorytimmons47774 жыл бұрын
No shit huh? I'd put bar ends on it but i would have mirrors on it least you get run over by a lorry whilst looking cool.
@46danz5 жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with Honda mechanics.Solid as a rock.Sounds Fantastic.
@MikeGalusha5 жыл бұрын
Love the bike and your attitude. Every so often KZbin suggestions are spot on. :)
@JohnConnor125 жыл бұрын
Sounds much better than I expected. Looks like a fun little bike.
@drivingontheedge93915 жыл бұрын
Love the fact that’s her daily and she’s willing to take it everywhere. Living the dream there. 👌👍
@danwills2985 жыл бұрын
Daughter on the back . coolest mom ever and she probably just loves every minute of it .my uncle used to pick me up from school on his bike and I would so love that #cool mom!!
@harryviking63475 жыл бұрын
what ever you do, do NOT paint it!!!! its perfect!
@rocodux5 жыл бұрын
Put a brightness clear coat so it does not get more oxide and you'll keep the oxide
@Ivlodded4 жыл бұрын
@@rocodux What type of clear coat to preserve the rust?
@p50504 жыл бұрын
@@Ivlodded Pank Pinter
@stephenhobbs10523 жыл бұрын
If you listened to what she is saying... she maintains the patina by oiling it.
@harryviking63473 жыл бұрын
@@stephenhobbs1052 oohhh....my bad...
@Shaqeroni4 жыл бұрын
Just built a cx500 cafe racer and am giving it to my 14 year old this Christmas 🎄
@CapHowdy4 жыл бұрын
I passed my test back in 1995. In the training centre before I went up to the test centre, there was an old bike tucked away in the corner. Got talking to the instructor about it and it was his, and it was up for sale. Only spent £200 on it, and my first "big" bike after passing my test was a Honda CD200 Benly. The only thing that killed it was electrical issues, so yeah I feel your pain. The first thing I remember about it after years of riding a Honda CG125 was the extra grunt on pull away. Back then it felt like a huge powerful bike to someone who had never ridden anything bigger than 125.
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@nc78635 жыл бұрын
So nice to see her happiness with this small bike. Good rides for you lady.
@ronhipwell55435 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike Kristen, so much character! Great job! BTW, I noticed the preload collar on the rear shock was on its stiffest setting. Not sure if the other one is, too, but adjusting the spring preload might improve the ‘hard tail’ like ride you mentioned. Cheers and stay safe!
@thomaswitman85925 жыл бұрын
I love her enthusiasm - simply brill !
@LordBoleskine4 жыл бұрын
I've always been a fan of bikes, old road racing mostly, been thinking about getting myself a first bike after spending too many years in fast, sporty four wheel machines rather than two.. I've been looking something I could get a retro look and good sound from while not costing the earth and not being a huge cc. This video has definitely inspired me to look at these CD200.
@alleydash43404 жыл бұрын
That bike is BADASS! Everything about it perfect. Glad to hear you're hanging onto it and that it's staying in your family.
@robertheinrichvonseyfenste2675 жыл бұрын
I had a standard Honda 200 Twin! Had more bikes since then, but still have my Honda CB 400 F (1974)
@abilovestotrade5 жыл бұрын
You guys deserve more subs. Thanks for bringing stories of real people to us
@yogindertickoo2 жыл бұрын
I love her and her pure love for her motorcycle. She is a proud owner!! Honda's never fail to put a smile on your face!
@T0BBi945 жыл бұрын
Sounds just RIGHT! Not obnoxious but just enough to make you smile each time you rev
@StreetBob-tn1ed5 жыл бұрын
chopped a cd175 in the early 70s fantistac bike rode it very hard and it never let me down
@OkinInc5 жыл бұрын
Her accent sounds like a mash up of English, Irish, American, South African, Australian and Kiwi. Love it.
@santaagua5 жыл бұрын
That's called neutral accent.
@wordsmithgobshite32965 жыл бұрын
It's anglo - american
@HartyBiker3 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear any Aus or Kiwi in that
@thebunnyrun5 жыл бұрын
My first 'real' bike in 1991/2 was a 1978 Benly, and I still have it. Got a few more since though, in boxes. They're a lovely gentle bike and easy to work on...
@G584 жыл бұрын
My first proper bike was a Honda CD175 in 1976. Great little engine. I admire your ability to ride your 200 with that seat. I rode mine everywhere including Wales and Devon as well as every race meeting I could. Ride safe.
@iyuuarmstrong4225 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with this bike, I always repeat this video
@user-vc5rp7nf8f5 жыл бұрын
love the vintage look of it. great bike
@damarpadma69715 жыл бұрын
I admire these people. They really know what they want. They doesn't care about comfi or somethin. What important for them are the excitement of they can ride what they love. Respect.
@ParaBellum20245 жыл бұрын
Unique! I had a 1975 CD175, and once got electric shocks down my legs while riding in heavy rain, as the metal plug caps short-circuited. The bike ate tyres, chains, sprockets and exhaust pipes, but was great fun to ride. Except two-up, when the brakes faded instantly.
@Herzankerkreuz675 жыл бұрын
It's a Honda, good for at least 1/2 a million miles 👍🏍❤ Beautiful bike and presentation Safe rides and travels
@vaibhavchaudhary275 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty deep and grumbly for a 200 cc bike.
@nofacemonster4 жыл бұрын
CD200 have a big fan base in where i live mainly because of their sound.
@TR5T5 жыл бұрын
I was given a blue one with the curly mudguards as a courier bike for a company in Queen's gate mews. I thrashed the gonads off that but it stayed strong. This is a great job at keeping one running. They are actually quite rare now.
@nuhadyusuf4 жыл бұрын
I used to love cruisers but as I grew older I started to have a soft spot for cafe bikes.. The bike is RUGGEDLY ELEGANT!
@11Khalid115 жыл бұрын
Love these sort of bikes! It's like imperfect but perfect!
@donyboy735 жыл бұрын
Honda quality!
@cecilwilson54424 жыл бұрын
Fantastic all sizes of motorcycle with common factors of enjoyment and pride in the ownership greatly appreciate the format of the videos 👍
@swannyisnumberone5 жыл бұрын
Love it. I built a very similar about six years ago. Don't tell everyone how much fun they are though; I might want another one. Everybody's doin it now though. Glad to see another one keeping the smiles on faces. Good call with the tank. They never look any good painted unless completely original
@harryzet57975 жыл бұрын
this is one of the best looking bikes i have ever seen. great!
@makemoneyrelax5 жыл бұрын
u need glasses?
@harryzet57975 жыл бұрын
nobody asked about your worthless opinion.
@makemoneyrelax5 жыл бұрын
you did not, but I suggest you buy glasses......
@mdjabedmiah11285 жыл бұрын
Oh c'mon bruh... seriously? Haven't you see other cafe racers like Triumph thruxton, Norton? : /
@ChritsianBucic5 жыл бұрын
Magnifique piece of art this bike!
@mc1dash1b5 жыл бұрын
Basic bike for a basic mom. I enjoyed the way she conveys how the machine is experienced aesthetically, functionally, and emotionally and feeds her enthusiasm.
@kennymacm30312 жыл бұрын
Basic mom?? Wtaf??!
@airlanggabhumintaraamitaba83634 жыл бұрын
To be honest , CD 200 is one iconic 2 cylinders motorbike . You are so lucky to have one Honda should make this one again, sure with many upgrades , such as CDI , injection system and LED light
@Turco9494 жыл бұрын
She is a badass....and that belt buckle! All I can say is: Right on, and Ride on!
@sennabullet5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike...I wouldnt let this gem go either!!!
@jw114325 жыл бұрын
For some reason, those 80's Honda bikes just do NOT die. I've owned a few throughout the past 10-15 years, but my favorite was the 82 CX500 Custom. That engine was absolutely impervious to anything and everything that threatened to take it down. Case in point, I crashed into the back of a box truck because some knob in the next lane sped up ("get in front of me?? not on my watch!") so by the time I realized I couldn't move over, I was speeding towards a box truck (stopped at a green light of all things, I only claim partial fault) and locked my brakes trying to stop. The front wheel hit, flexed the forks so much the wheel crushed the radiator and was leaking everywhere. Bike still rode straight, and didn't overheat.
@snakeman99023 жыл бұрын
That sound when the bike was kick started, omg that beautiful sound, 😍😍❤️
@mfabrizius5 жыл бұрын
Being from the states I'm diggin the Texas longhorn belt buckle
@chipsandbeer70835 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with me? Why do I love watching cafe bikes and people talking about it
@barrybruckner43344 жыл бұрын
Ur normal if you didnt like this you'd be abby eh Bwahahaha
@moto-bruvs6663 жыл бұрын
You’re going to get one and ride it
@Wecanhelp3 жыл бұрын
Its the hipster inside of you, like a patch of moss just growing inside.
@naveedjukaku62543 жыл бұрын
That's so sweet of you. Keeping this bike within the family 🥰 The bike is good. By the time it will be better with better parts.
@drfdwf3925 жыл бұрын
Love the bike especially the patina and her cheerfulness and love for her bike and daughter.
@mugen8544 жыл бұрын
This bike is so beautiful ♥️
@cayleependerass5 жыл бұрын
The springs are set in the full firm position for the rear. That't probably why she has issues with it being too stiff. You have to adjust those for lighter riders.
@paulashoes3 жыл бұрын
That's a sweet ride. My first bike was a 200 Benly. Bulletproof engine. Absolutely loved it. Sadly it went when I bought my first Harley Sportster. But I'd love another Benly.
@groundskeeper52923 жыл бұрын
Nice looking machine. Last year I bought a honda cb200. Beater. Just got a titled frame this morning so into the garage to do a swap and maybe in a few months I'll have something similar. Love the knobbies. Probably be ok off road. 200 is a great size bike. Just enough power but light enough to be manoeuvrable. Great video.
@LalitKumar-cu5iu5 жыл бұрын
i like these earthy looking bikes
@Ofmyownvolition4 жыл бұрын
Lalit Kumar it’s rust. It’s a rusty old bike
@defdac5 жыл бұрын
"Hey my bike is on fire. Let's take a photo of it!" 😁 Just awesome.
@ivans74064 жыл бұрын
From all the bikes on this channel this one is my favorite
@mtanveersingh4 жыл бұрын
This bike has soo much character to it!
@poopsjohnson54465 жыл бұрын
I watch things like this and i think "that's such an impractical bike/ that's so stupid/ get better tyres/ paint your tank" then i look into my garage and see my 3 bikes (no car) and remember that I've made far worse choices than she has. And I couldn't be happier!
@kristencutlilp38215 жыл бұрын
Poops Johnson I have a few bikes and my CBR500R is my more practical bike as well. I love having the choice to ride what suits me for that day.
@SuccessShared5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Having ridden long trips around Europe one knows you wouldn't get far on one of these so what's the point. But that is precisely the point methinks. When you feel like a stripped down ride, this ticks the boxes even if you are just heading to your local bike meet.
@colormesarge5 жыл бұрын
Psh, 200cc bike is useless
@lolololo-em9rh5 жыл бұрын
if you dont like just shut up .
@sarfaraz.hosseini5 жыл бұрын
@@kristencutlilp3821 I think she looks stunning Kristen, a fancy bike out of Mad Max, I also like that you added character like the wrapping yourself, even if it's not perfect you did it. Thank you for sharing her with us.
@Changtent5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thx for sharing, nice bike.
@spuefire98623 жыл бұрын
Cant even believe a 200 producing that sound. Loved it.
@northernwing3 жыл бұрын
Now that's what I call a review. Absolutely scintillating.
@tomprevost24775 жыл бұрын
Oh crap my electrics are on fire....quick get a picture.
@erviservis31394 жыл бұрын
Hahahaa
@outsidethepyramid4 жыл бұрын
@Tom you did that as well as posting on KZbin?
@King_Harrold5 жыл бұрын
I remember when you could get old rusty Hondas for £100 in the local paper ad section 😂 Not a fan of rust, actually I despise it. But credit for building a bike that works for you and is used.
@thepassionofthegoose54725 жыл бұрын
In 03 I bought a 78 CB750 (in not bad shape) to sidewalk park in San Francisco's TL for 400USD and a bag of coffee. Now I just feel old.
@eddiecaplan19085 жыл бұрын
.....cd 175/200, cm 200, cb 200, cm 250 twin....circa 1987 in the papers usually yours for about 30, to 50 quid!!!!!, halcyon days😀
@jasonpeters93905 жыл бұрын
My mate had a cd175.down the railway track whare we used to ride he paid £15.00 for it tax and mot we road that bike into the ground I bet if you walked up the track now you would still find bits of it in the hedge
@boomerhgt4 жыл бұрын
clutchthirty9 pretty much that bike needs work
@EngineTuning4 жыл бұрын
Great video, enthusiastically presented. Love the tank finish, and the overall proportions of the bike.
@rebelreloading52654 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the same muffler for my Honda rat cafe racer, i’m here to explore the style and sound of it. Thanks for starting it up for us
@Nathan543212 жыл бұрын
Hi, what muffler is this? Ive got a benly 185 that needs completely new exhausts
@jquiznos22835 жыл бұрын
I love it when a bike starts on the first kick. I wish I could get mine to do that. *sigh
@mandingo46984 жыл бұрын
Get a honda
@deaconsyxx3225 жыл бұрын
I think your bike is absolutely lush such a good look 👌🏻
@chrisvillagomez66815 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice little bike I have a 73 Honda cb 350f I loved it since the day I seen it I will never sell it I have more bikes but it’s one of my favorites
@will4may1754 жыл бұрын
Wow I used to own a CD200 around 20 years ago, this brings back memories, the standard seat was way more comfortable than the one you have on, I stopped riding mine after the sparkplug fired out the head and electrocuted my leg lol.
@rokhnroll5 жыл бұрын
That is a cracking cafe racer really like it and it sounds great !
@johncavar29145 жыл бұрын
Unique individual masterpiece 👍🏼🏍
4 жыл бұрын
It's a nice Honda CD200 and I love her enthusiasm
@hulkhatepunybanner10 ай бұрын
*I love to see the passion expressed.*
@paulortnakamura29685 жыл бұрын
So much personality in this bike! and I miss the mirrors
@iamROWEEZY5 жыл бұрын
Love the rusty tank!
@whalesong9995 жыл бұрын
Kristen - Another, and probably better, treatment for the fuel tank is to give it occasional coatings of linseed oil. Read up on it's qualities.
@Boobey215 жыл бұрын
whalesong999 oh I will check out the linseed oil for sure! Thanks for that!
@jeffruebens83555 жыл бұрын
@@whalesong999 I would use Fluid Film spray that I buy at Lowes for my motorcycle chains. It has lanolin in it from sheepskin. You can buy a kit to coat the inside of the gas tank with POR 15.
@thewanderer13225 жыл бұрын
Your bike is awesome! I know how difficult to maintain this kinda bike. Two thumbs up for you and your bike. More travels to come.
@boomerhgt4 жыл бұрын
It's a fucking Honda it's not difficult to maintain change oil and filter it will run forever cupcake
@RavenRaven-se6lr5 жыл бұрын
You give that motor so much character gr8 review. No electric start wow 👍🇦🇺.
@leegeo-rees83125 жыл бұрын
That seat looks like it would break my arse.
@alexpaul3525 жыл бұрын
Perfect bike, cool girl and doc martens🤘🏻☺️
@713Ace5292 жыл бұрын
I love the simple cafe look of your Honda. It’s amazing and evermore to keep it in the family!. Good for y’all 🤘😎
@ZippoVarga4 жыл бұрын
I own the same bike in American Trim. The CL200 twin here is the "Scrambler" version and I'm in the process of turning it into a Brat. I purchased it in baskets with a seized piston, but the engine is shaping up from the bottom up. Your bike looks Amazing Kristen! Keep the rubber side down! Cheers from the States! (I own 8 bikes currently with 6 being all 1975 or earlier. Gotta love these old Honda's!) Zip~
@iritantNL5 жыл бұрын
I love it! Nothing wrong with the owner either 😍
@22fret5 жыл бұрын
I'd surely look funny on it with my 1,96 metres (a bit over 6ft 4) :-) My daily ride is a 1983 BMW K100, completely stock. I love that thing to bits...
@Tony-nl6pf5 жыл бұрын
It's a nice bike. I can't imagine what they thought when it came out. Aggressive but sleek at the same time?? I really like it.