CX500 Scrambler Build Timelapse!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you enjoy! I love how this bike turned out with the challenges of the given budget, limitations of the stock bike, and the amount of fabrication I felt was necessary to make it functional. I know the bike may look subtle at first glance but you definitely get to see how much work went into it with this video. Again for those who want commentary or more info on the bike, I show that it the full videos as I build it. Simply hit the playlist to find all you are looking for. To see the full feature writeup of this bike on Bike Exif follow this link: www.bikeexif.com/honda-cx500-adventure-bike

[@champagnemls]

And motorcycles keep appearing on my page. And I don't have anything to do with them

[@oliverjaison]

Kindly use blade Guards to that Angle grinder. At my work place We had an incident when those blade/disc broke into two pieces. Top quality blades/disc were used, yet it broke. Be careful 😀

[@hunyango2k]

for an old engine, that is still prestine... thank you for this sharing this video, this is a masterpiece.

[@allistairneil8968]

I truly appreciate your work,, a master😊 indeed!

[@billrandell4641]

God bless you!!..I'm 72 and have been planning to build a similar bike. I will save WEEKS of hassle, researching and who knows how long on "trial and error"!!..The reliability and expense of the CX, plus the fact that I have 2 already (traded for a pillar drill) makes this the best gift I have gotten in a very long time!!..Love your channel!!..Thank You!!!..👍👍👍🗽🇺🇸

[@SteveM109r]

A man who works with his hands and brain, is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, his brain, and his heart is an artist. You sir, are an artist.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much Steve 🙏🙏

[@thelonelyfisherman9797]

This must be what its like......honda approaching 1 of their longtime employees and explaining "We need adventure bike,our hopes are on your shoulders!!!awesome build

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Heck yeah! Thanks!

[@robertorvin5328]

I’m 65 could learn a lot from this young man!🇺🇸

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@Gwlyddyn]

This is how a true fabricator works. Not just bolting a bunch of stuff on the bike. Awesome work!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated! I enjoy the fabrication part

[@bchdsailor]

The beauty of excellent craftmanship can never be appreciated enough

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@TheCybrKnyf]

From a basket case back to a fine high-quality motorcycle! What a piece of work. Respect.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya much!

[@Makermook]

As a guy who has owned and loved both a Royal Enfield Himalayan and a KLR650, I can say you've built an amazing creation in this bike. I'm not kidding, if you made another one, I'd buy it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you!

[@jasonkome9734]

Keeping the craftsman alive and well. Type a guy the neighborhood kids come ask "hey sir can you fix this for us?" And he walks into the shop staring at the part in his hands the whole time. ❤ "I think we can figure this out. Come have a seat." And the happy kid left having learned something about life and mechanics possibly even starting them on their passion for doing the same one day. Our neighborhood machinist and engineers name was Mr. Keith. He kept a beautiful sailboat at our dock.. thanks for this video...really, thank you.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'm always open to helping those kids! Just helps inspire!

[@PochtroneSofa]

« Now I want a scrambler too » button --->>>

[@levivolaju883]

"scrambled egg"

[@drericshannonparr]

I’m transforming my ‘99 Honda shadow 600 deluxe into a cross-country scrambler, but gradual steps. I started riding motorbikes as a six year old on stadium motor cross dirt trails, before all the X-Games stuff. Can’t get dirt biking out of my blood, hence the 600 transformation. I’ve even got a name for the transformation. I’ll have to take her on the journey to Missouri. Great work, brother.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That will be epic sir! Much luck with the build!

[@todaywefly4370]

Some of us are doers and some of us are watchers. I always thought I was a doer but this build makes me feel like a watcher. Good job.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Haha I feel that too when I watch some people so you aren't alone! Thank ya though!

[@carlzrx]

I found your channel through bearedmechaic ,I really glad I pressed the link,outstanding workmanship,a doft Yorkshire cap your way.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Welcome! Thanks for checking the channel out!

[@paullewis5045]

It took an amazing combination of imagination, experience and talent to pull that off. It is beautiful! Your welding skills are pretty sporty too. Way to go!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@patrickwoods2583]

"Do not Disassemble" - Hahahaha! This really was bespoke heaven...where form follows function. You turned a road bike and made her a dirt bike on steroids. And you spared no expense.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@patrickwoods2583 Thank ya! This was a very fun build

[@GaryMcNeel]

This is sooooo cool. I love seeing a new generation fabricating and creating. Great work.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Gary!

[@Hackerman-bd9hq]

It blows my mind that someone can have all these skill sets at your age. Having the tools is a really important thing but without that knowledge and experience, with a sprinkle of engineering mentality, they don't do anything. I wish I had the opportunity to do these things

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you. It's all from practice that I can do this stuff. There are so many more skilled people than I as well.

[@MattAllison-bz3rc]

You put a ton of time into this build and it came out so nice. Hats off to you Standing ovation

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much Matt!

[@Keith-vm8te]

This man is a real craftsman. True respect. Job well done.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thats very kind Keith thank you

[@victorhawkins3461]

I wanna be you when I grow up!!! No wonder Craig wanted to copy this bike...it's an amazing piece of work. I knew when I saw the picture on Craig's site that the bike was bitchin'. Shoulda known it was yours. Congrats...and you did all that in your SHED!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya!

[@ddouglas3687]

This is what's known as a "Bad little motor scooter". Nice work and beautiful sound!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@davidstiglitz4341]

a masterpiece of design, construction and filming. loved it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@donniebaker5984]

none of them have an oil supply to the cam lobes , what a masterpiece of junk

[@rajturna1272]

One of the most beautiful things I've seen in a very long time. What an absolute joy!! You sir, are awesome!!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@yoyomismo5486]

It is a shame that this channel does not have at least 6 times more subscribers, the level of knowledge and skills displayed is of the highest level

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I do my best. Thank you

[@magnusschimmel2614]

Beeindruckend... soviel Wissen und handwerkliche Fähigkeiten ALLE diese Schritte zu bewerkstelligen. Respekt.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much thats very kind!

[@got2kittys]

I built a CB 550 into a scrambler 40 years ago. Of all the machines I've owned and ridden, none are as versatile or all around useful. Street capable, basic off road capable, it was unequaled. Not for motocross, lol. But just ridiculously practical, I still think of that in comparison to more modern units. Your build is a lot more careful than mine was. It's a beauty.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

You are definitely right because you managed your expectations on what the bike can and will do! Some say this cx is a terrible idea to take offroad but I think those people have the wrong idea of what the bike needs to do.

[@wannafly34]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I think the CX is a great platform. Well done!!!

[@richardbradshaw1337]

Truly a wonderful, captivating story. I didn’t want it to end. You are an artisan!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@timokuusela5794]

Looks so familiar. I used CX500 Custom rear wheel, and a generic aftermarket electric fan. I am going to fabricate a sidecar because I have muscle disease and have a bit unsure feeling keeping the bike up when stopping on uneven surface. When I modified and went through mine, I still was able to lift the engine easily, it weights 75 kg, about 150 lbs. Not any more... But I had a great life. No complaining about that.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hey that's awesome that you are doing what you can to keep riding. That's important! 👏👏

[@LiLDiddee]

You wear a lot of hats - literally and figuratively - demonstrating just how many skills are required for such a project. This is fantastic and required viewing/study for anyone contemplating a resto-mod. Kudos!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@inktrooper.]

Fantastic build. I'm blown away by the level of attention to detail you put into it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya much! Definitely sweated' the details

[@dunghoang4600]

This is not a motor build timelapse, it's art, I love it 😍😍😍😍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@nicknatuzzi2652]

A real Genius! Thanks, I’ll have mine Scrambled!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@martinlarocque9269]

Wow!! Awesome fabrication work , everything from A to Z

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@milezero.racers]

This build came out so freakin well man. Such a cool out of the box style build and purpose built build. I wish i was able to get super creative like this outside of what I’ve been doing. Definitely inspiration for future builds

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks dude! I. Happy it came together how it did

[@donniebaker5984]

you can hear the valve rattling in the road test ..that is because all CX500s do not have a oil supply to the cam lobes so they grind off and trash the motor

[@multibusa]

It hadn’t trashed this motor.

[@jaidee9570]

What an amazing piece of workmanship. When I was young the CX500 was just the co to couriers machine, it's only saving grace was that it just kept on going. I think your re-imagining of the CX has everything a motorcycle needs, obviously not if you want a 200 MPH machine, but for those of us who've got "trying to kill themselves speeds" out of their system it's perfect. It shows that with some creativity and vision you can create an amazing machine without all the electrickery of the GS. I can do many things with regard to maintenance, my biggest regrets were never learning to weld, and never learning how to craft bodywork, my hat is off to you for your knowledge and attention to detail. A great video.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you much!

[@zak_7354]

Love the CX500 engine, one of Honda's all time greats. This build is quite inspiring!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It's a fun little powerplant for sure! Glad you enjoyed

[@meyersdale2299]

The sound, the looks..ITS FREKEN SICK!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@markfranks48]

Wow great job a few people watching this video have no idea how much time you have building this bike great skills and talent and you have both thanks for letting us see it come to life

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much! I feel like it's easy to miss how many details went into this one with how subtle it is.

[@翔と猫家族]

降るかも?

[@trekOCLVone]

You have a great fabricating mind. Not many people can Invision a project as complicated as this bike. Excellent results.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you much!

[@alharris1508]

Hands down the most beautifully build scrambler out there...WOW, well done, Sir 👊🏼👍🏼

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated 🤘🤘

[@donniebaker5984]

@@BrickHouseBuilds too bad there is no oil supply to the camshaft lobes ! i watch you grind down the cam lobes to hide the damage ..i am a certified Honda CX500 factory trained service tech and found the problem all cx500s have of no oil supply directly to the cam lobes and so every one of them will fail ..in 1982 i was to rebuild a CX500 per work order . it was the first one to rebuild in our shop since 1975 when they came out ..and everyone of them had rattling valve train after the first 1000 mile check up that could not be adjusted out of it ..the valve clearance was 0.003" exhaust and 0.002 intake and still with this hammering sound inside ..and when i opened one up for the first time it was obvious what the problem was as this had about 37,000 miles on it and the cam lobes were almost gone with gray metal dust all around the inside of the cases cooked on hard and dry of any oil ...Harold Brown was our mid west american honda service rep who just so happened to be in the shop that day when i opened the CX500 cases ..so i said , hey brownie we called him , come take a look as this .. brownie had never said a negative word to me in the 8 years working with him ..and that he came unglued on me telling me to shut up about it that why we dont make them anymore i said what about all the people buying them and putting major bucks building cafe racers out of them ..and harld brown said that is their tough luck

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@donniebaker5984 I saw and replied to your same comment earlier as well. These weren't grooved.

[@gustavov.5225]

I mean, his fabrication skills… Respect.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@87mini]

Found your site from Craig's, and I'm so glad I did. What a beautiful scrambler you have crafted! Your eye and fab skills are top notch, and I'm looking forward to going through your video library. The hour flew by! Thanks!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you! Glad you enjoyed! This was a very fun build

[@Marcspix.]

This is going to be my Go-To video for the CX500 Ive been working on for the past two years. Thanks for all your hard work in the filming. It was so good to see it in real world situations. You live in a beautiful part of the world. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Keep up the inspiring work BJ!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. As mentioned if you want to see more on any part of the build, I have a full video on how to do it.

[@donniebaker5984]

all cx500s do not have any oil supply to the cam lobes did you watch this video were he grinds off the damage to the cam lobes on a bench grinder ..now that got to be accurate as can be done on a hand grinder what skill is that ? hehehe and i still does not correct the major problem of NO OIL TO THE CAM LOBES . i am a certified CX500 factory trained service tech ..and when i told the american honda mid west service rep what i found major wrong of the oil problem, he told me to shut up

[@grumpyartist9416]

As a professional artist for over 30 years, I am honored to welcome you into our ranks!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@grumpyartist9416 thank ya 😊

[@edwingroening5087]

What an amazing build and craftsmanship. Well done!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@tomupchurch4911]

Straight up. Way beyond well done.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@tomupchurch4911 thank you!

[@tomupchurch4911]

Front fender? Ingenious man.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@tomupchurch4911 If you want to see more I detail ever aspect of the bike in the full playlist

[@introy6503]

Really satisfying build and video. Always fun watching you engineer all the stuf and putting in the work. Keep going!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya much!

[@The123Smoke123]

One of most interesting engine/transmission combos by Honda, and what a beautiful and meticulous work of restoring not only to it's former glory, but to a whole new life and purpose! BRAVO!!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@tinkerbike2510]

Just incredible! Love all the small touches that go into these builds.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! This one took many details to come together

[@honkhonklersr.4340]

Any late 70's to late 80's Honda is an engineering masterpiece. Great build!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated!

[@williamparrish673]

I can feel a definite sway towards this type of machine. Anyone who's been on a dirt road on a touring bike can understand why. I would love to be able to hit the trail. Without having to trailer a vehicle to and from the trail head. You are an incredible mechanic. I hope things are working out for you, you certainly deserve it. I'm always impressed with the quality of work coming out of a small shop. It proves , it ain't the shop it's who's in it . I never realized how much stamped metal Honda uses in their production of their motorcycles. I've been hopelessly addicted to two wheels since I was a little boy. Everything about them brings me joy and keeps me young. Stick with it kid! There are great things in your future. I've watched a ton of resto rebuild videos and you are the best by far. Camera clarity and focus and position . Music choice narration it's all broadcast quality. I think the adventure bike is about to explode like Harleys did back in the early 2000s. I hope you can benefit from it. So quit reading comments and get to work on that next project,I'll be watching! Thanks.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thats very kind thank you! Adventure bikes are more popular than ever right now as you can just go anywhere! Simply the best

[@williamolliges2622]

Adventure bikes are popular for the same reason Jeep’s are. Adventure, from your driveway and back again.

[@troyturner5744]

Just finished watching this and I AM TRULY IN AWE of your Vision and skill! This is beautiful and one of a kind creation. My firstbike was a 1979 CX500 and I lov d itso much...never imagined onecould be transformed like your build. If I was able, I would turn the silverwinngs sitting in my dads shed into one of these. Thanks for sharing your build with us.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you! The Silverwing would make an even better ADV bike in near stock form. Just better in every way

[@oldenburg63]

Respekt für diese wunderbare Arbeit 👍! Besten Gruß aus Deutschland.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Just an awesome build and as someone who's ridden CX500s I'm definitely onboard. A really fun, punchy, reliable platform to take to the next step of offroad adventures. Your fabrication skills are definitely on point and you've taken this street cruiser to the next level, very well done. Take care and God Bless...

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@DutchedShedBuilds]

Beautifully done BJ! Absolute inspiration, thanks for building, filming and sharing 🫶👏👏

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Many thanks Jeron!

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

That's what I love about old school Japanese motorcycles. You can customize and modify them in hundreds of ways.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely true!

[@ronwoudenberg5344]

What an amazing build. I was wondering why it was you converted the rear wheel from a 16" to the 17"? Ground clearance? Tire availability? That was a clever idea and well done. I do not have the skills of tools or strength to pull off a transformation such as this, but boy I do like that motorcycle now as a "scrambler!"

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you. Correct both ground clearance as well as tire selection were the reasons for the change.

[@loop1479]

This bloke has just the right amount of tools for this type of project and a serious amount of mechanical and engineering talent to pull it off. Hats off to you.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated!

[@ValsorimYgan]

Great Job! 👏👌👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@mikelosinger7469]

I click onto this because a ‘79 Honda CX 500 custom was my first very first mode of transportation when I turned 16 in 1986. For four years it was my ride until I totaled it in an accident. I loved that bike, and I’ve always wanted to get another and restore it. It would basically be an every now and then ride, bit i I want one just the same. It was, and they are fantastic bikes, being shaft driven for that year of bike was a bit ahead of it’s time. It was also liquid cooled, which was basically unheard of then, and made it essential for those hot California summers splitting lanes on the freeways. 😏 ahh the good ol days. 😎 Oh yeah, great bike build man. 👍🏻

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad it brought some good memories back. Happy you enjoyed the video

[@jishh]

loved watching this dude! such a beefy bike. cannot wait to see this!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed! Unfortunately this bike likely won't be here for the open house but the white CX will!

[@1234hhh1]

One of the best builds I have seen. Amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@ogasi1798]

soooo much knowledge, you must be very proud of yourself man - wow what a dude and what a wicked way to give the Honda a new life

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@阿部正博-d7l]

Vermont's stunning wilderness and your amazing technique brought an old Honda ohv motorcycle back to life as a Scrambler Impressed 🌲🍀🔧🍀🌲

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Im actually in Missouri but the plate was from a previous Vermont registration

[@carloscuadras6242]

My first bike was an '81 custom. Really missing it after watching this badass build.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I appreciate it 🙏

[@mrmovess_]

I've been watching motorcycle content on KZbin for years and I cannot believe this is the first time I'm seeing your videos. Excellent content & building. Awesome bike man.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I'm glad you found your way here now! Glad you enjoyed this one and I'm sure you will like many more!

[@williamolliges2622]

From the time I was born till I was eight, my family rode late 60s to early 70s Yamaha enduros. This affected me in a couple of ways. What is a motorcycle supposed to look like? What’s a motorcycle supposed to be able to do? I haven’t ridden since then, and I’m fifty now, but I watched this whole video because this build answered both of those questions so thoroughly. I was consistently amazed by the number of disciplines you drew from to do the build. Welding different kinds of metal? Check. Mechanics? Check. Machining? Check. I chuckled when, as precise as you are, your tubing bending activity started sweeping all the crap off your bench. Holy, crap, you just broke out a metal lathe. Wiring? Yeah, does that too. The only time it appears you phoned a friend was for powder coat /plating and seat upholstery. Amazing job!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Haha thank ya! I don't have the ability to do powdercoat yet but maybe in the future. My seat guy does amazing work so I just love getting to see what he makes

[@snoking1127]

I took a CX500 for a test ride when they first came out. Super smooth and quiet, and handled really nice!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

They are fun bikes for sure. I feel they can do anything reasonably well

[@jonolson6969]

As a backyard fabricator myself, I have never been so impressed!

[@scottleininger6201]

This was a cool build and you have inspired me to find a CX and build my own scrambler

[@zakkyummms]

What a sick project. Cooler than 90% of bikes marketed as dual sport or ADV today.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate that 🤘

[@sheltowee8079]

Turned my GL500 into an adventure bike, man with that uni link it's amazing, helped me figure out how to get an auxiliary fuel tank on it thanks man, I don't have any vision hahaha there's much life left in these old bikes and people will basically give the rust buckets away a lot!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That GL500 would be even better than this bike for sure. I'd love to do another using a GL650

[@TR5T]

whole lot of work and love, no one would ever imagine the CX could go there

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad to show they can!

[@JacobAnawalt]

That's some serious dedication and craftsmanship (on the bike, and the video.) Great job!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@jamesgargoyle847]

I had a 250 in the 70's but never made it run. I like the old bikes.

[@deanlabounty1499]

Nice work brother, you're a true Craftsman.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@deanlabounty1499 thank ya 🙏

[@renelub452]

A true work of art. What a beautiful bike is has become. Very purposeful. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@mikerider58]

Absolutely beautiful bike, you're a true engineering Artist and mechanic. I ride a Honda cb 500s totally stock , it's 21 years old and I'm 65 years old. Great video.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@XJRabbits]

Just starting out this morning watching and it’s amazing just how far your shop has come. Starting this build prior to painting, to today, having a separate shop space.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It's wild to see!

[@markwrigley6807]

Unbelievable transformation I take my hat off to you such a craftsman 👍🏻 and to think I had a 1982 CX 500 back in the day 😃

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you 🙏

[@TheNearlyFamousMrHobby]

The goldwing back tire.......YES!!!! great build

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@brennanhunt2722]

I've got an 81 CX500C...feels like somebody took apart my bike and made it better 😂😂😂. Good job man!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hahaha well Im glad you liked it!

[@murraytrow1955]

Jeez, if only Honda would build a mid-size as good as this...... Well doneBHB,, its perfect.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The CB500X is that bike!

[@jayknight850]

You made a really cool bike, now I will go back to see the entire series. Who’d thought the Constar wheels would be so adaptable!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Pretty much legos!

[@bikegeist]

Amazing work. Thanks for taking the time to film and share it.

[@ll1l2l1l2lll]

Enjoyed this one. Thanks for recording your time. There are those who build, then those who build and record and share.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ll1l2l1l2lll]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I donated some to your PayPal

[@1968ciaran]

What a skilled guy, and the bike is a beast, well done !!!! looks and sounds pure class

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@linguinatorschwartz9309]

Wow. Just wow. You took the most gutless lemming-of-a-bike that Honda ever designed and made it rock-&-rolla ! I mean, I pretty much despise the CX500. It really was a gutless and milquetoast bike. And a CX500 Scrambler adventure bike is an answer to a question that the universe never asked. But you actually made it work ! And admirably so ! Your fabrication skills are nothing less than superb. Anyone who can take a CX500 and make it both a respectable bike and an interesting bike has a killer imagination and superior skills. Bravo. I can say with 100% ontological certitude that you have the only CX500 on the planet worth having. And that's a credit to your skills, not Honda's. And that Acewell speedo is killer. I have a 20-year-old Acewell on my 23-year-old Honda XR650R, and I love it. Acewell is a great company and more people should know about their instruments. Too bad you didn't have an '83 CX650 model on hand. That combined with an "improved" cam would be a real ripper. I'm surprised you didn't have the cam re-profiled because the CX bikes have very mild cams. And a right-side-up fork would be the bomb. But you could still do that, right ? And have you thought about fabricating a fuel tank to go in that huge void ? You could probably fit 2 gallons in there, allowing you to eliminate the Rotopax (if you want). Regardless of all the what-ifs, you really do have a killer bike there. You'd be crazy to ever sell it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you so much! For a bit more story on the bike please check out this writeup on Bike Exif. There are various constraints I have to work with that are more explained in this article. www.bikeexif.com/honda-cx500-adventure-bike

[@skydiver6711]

You sir are an extremely skillful and talented mechanic and engineer. I don't remember watching a video that long that I enjoyed as much as this one. Thanks for sharing and that is one great motorcycle.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank you thats very kind! It's tough to keep the videos shorter with so many details to focus on so I'm glad you enjoyed

[@blairguinea6811]

Just love that CX500 Sir, such a fantastic design scrambler and why not, the power would be great, and NO chain to oil either ..................thankyou for your time

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed! I feel on paper these have good potential to be capable bikes. I'm looking forward to seeing how this one does.

[@rezamarzani5846]

hi there, I am REZA. I'm from Iran and really enjoyed your work, that is great. I do love motorcycles, especially the heavy ones. this kind of motos are forebidden in my country and you have to ride them on special places not in the usual roads. I hope you happiness and wellness and success on the entire life. Keep up the good work brother.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hello and glad you enjoyed!

[@dtimsey9711]

A CX500 was my dream bike when they first came out when Honda did nutty designs like the CX500, CBX etc. just because they could. I miss that Honda where they surprised you each model year with something wild and weird!

[@richardsveum8452]

The CX500 was such a fun little bike in their day, You have soom serious fabbing skills.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you much! I tried to showcase a ton of fabrication in this one as well as the white one you watched.

[@lukefortenberry2998]

Man that’s sick that’s hands down the one of coolest looking engines ever

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya! These engines are the biggest draw to the bikes with their mechanical look

[@ErgonBill]

Wish Honda would re-release these considering the massive interest in them these days. They are such a versatile and bullet proof bike. I'm gutted that I sold mine.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well the cb500x is so close to spirit with its versatility and entry level price.

[@TeddyCavachon]

I owned a 1982 Honda GL500 “Silverwing” which had a fairing, hard saddle bags and top box which replaced the passenger seat similar in styling to the Goldwing. I used it to commute year-round from the Maryland suburbs to Washington DC, replacing my 1968 BMW R60/2. It was the ideal bike for urban commuting, small and nimble but with plenty of secure storage. I sold it to a USIA colleague in 1990 who shipped it disassembled in his household effects to Joburg South Africa.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I do like thr GL 500 and 650 more. I'd love to build another one

[@markwilhelm168]

I am not an off-road guy and I never liked those CX500s but you build had me fascinated from beginning to end. Very inspiring.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thats good to hear. Thank ya

[@cobbleup]

Beautiful build ! I can only imagine the hundreds of hours that went into this gem. Well worth watching! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍😎

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Many hours indeed but was a very fun project

[@beretgascon]

Absolutely fabulous! I had a CX500, CX500 Custom and then a Silver Wing back in the day. I loved that engine - absolutely bullet-proof! Now in my older age, I'm thinking of downsizing to a 500ish ADV bike and this video literally made me lick my lips! You're an absolute master craftsman.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya! I've been hearing great things about the new cb500x if that's the market you are after.

[@antoniom.andersen6704]

That CX came out amazing. What I don't understand is how anyone in their right mind can enjoy making harnesses... guess we're all a bit crazy in our own way. Again, love the outcome.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hahaha I get frustrated when doing it but love the results when done