How To MONO-SHOCK Almost ANY Motorcycle!!!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

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[@rodneyriddell3884]

I'm building Harley davidson jump bike

[@secondchancegarage]

On our rack right now is a 1989 Honda Hawk 650. Honda was ahead of its time with this bike. V-twin 650 with a single sided swing arm. Only sold in the states for 3 years. Too bad, makes it hard to find parts. Going to be a sweet little bike.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thats awesome bro hopefully you are able to get all the parts you need

[@janehacker8207]

1985 CB650SC Nighthawk. My first bike, first bike restoration, started work in December

[@jaredhulse9749]

I'm tinkering with an 1982 Honda CB750C. I like the idea of a monoshock conversion.

[@thomasheller8151]

A couple of bikes I'm currently building. An 89 Honda Hawk with GSXR1000 forks, Ducati wheels, vintage Fox shock. A 92 ZX7R with Aprilia wheels, Ohlins forks with radial Brembo brakes and yet another Fox Shock. And my latest, an 89 GSXR750 Slingshot with a Bandit 1200 Engine I swapped into it(750 motor was seized).

[@nelpearce2361]

Currently have a '93 cb750 and an '07 cb125r, the cb750 is just getting little stuff done to it like cleaning up engine cases etc.. just decrustying it and the 125 has a full fairing swap from a Benelli 350 from the 70s and a race tail. The suspension will stay the same on both bukes, but your videos are always worth a watch.

[@buildit-fixit]

After 15 years of wanting to build a bike I ended up with 2 within about a month of each other. First, a '74 Kawasaki KZ400 which is currently 100% stock, and an '84 Honda CB750SC Nighthawk about half built and abandoned. Excited to get started.

[@benmoss2916]

Love this video. I'm working on a cx500 at the moment, and I was thinking of a mono shock conversation. Keep up the work 👍

[@CafeRacerGarage]

100 % do a Mono shock it is so worth it and I have 2 CX 500s Its a fun bike to work on

[@davidcommerford6890]

Great work Dan, really excited to see how this build turns out. My very first bike was a XJ650 which I loved until it was stolen around 2006. Now that I'm older and have more garage and DIY know-how, I often think back to that bike and how good it would be to work on it as a project bike.

[@ajpayne3784]

I’m building a 86 750 magna and you just help me out tremendously

[@timmyc7898]

Thanks. Building a 72 Yamaha TX 650 with parts from a R6.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Very cool, Sounds like a fun build

[@001wolfgirl]

Im rebuilding a vitacci Titian(Amazon motorcycle) 250cc. First time doing any mechanical work. I'm replacing my rear mono shock tonight

[@tydonnelly7444]

I saw hardnine choppers do this and add a s1000 swing arm to a Harley carbon. Since then I have been dying to see more people do this! Such an awesome video!

[@iceniscrambler344]

At the moment, a BSA C15 and I'm trying to fit a xt250 Yamaha engine in it, but your videos are quite inspirational 🤙🙏

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I like the sound of this, sounds like it will be a fun bike build

[@YaelDion]

Every time I go away, I come back to you working on something I’d merely THOUGHT about doing (way too much thought, too little action). I’ve an XJ900 that someone suggested a monoshock for ages ago … and I’m still been mulling over.

[@tylerlucas3567]

1981 Yamaha XJ650! Just got my R6 front end and want to go from dual rear shock to mono shock!! Hopefully you make this kit!!!!

[@khawajaabdullateef5098]

I love mono shock, love your work. Bravo 🎉

[@MegaBruceC]

Up here in Alberta, I'm wrenching on a 2001 Buell Blast, 2006 1200 Sportster, 1991 Kawasaki VN750, 1988 VN750 and a 1981 Kawasaki KZ750. All are going to be chopped, or customised to some degree. Not bad for a 65 year old retired Auto mechanic!

[@NoArmMissile]

Interested in mono shock for my 99 Honda nighthawk cb750. You ever made one for that bike?

[@Jay_Speed]

Working on my five Yamaha FZR 1000 Exup, one 1989, one 1990, two 1991 and one 1992. I accumulated a lot of parts, bought the entire stock from two dealers in Holland and one in Belgium. When I moved to France took it all with me but sold my 1994 and 1995 bikes to a guy in Montenegro. I have spare engine, forks, tanks, seats a lot of body work even parts from the Genesis model and a FZR750R OW-01 engine in parts for the gearbox. Too much to list it, boxes and pallets of parts. Yes it's my favourite model of Yamaha, the 1989 I bought new, this is going to be his second rebuild. Also have four other bikes to drive and planning of buying the new Triumph 400 speed, but selling my 125cc to my sister for her daughter, my godchild for a very low price.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Sounds amazing and also sounds like you have your hands full :)

[@rustyblade5845]

Damn, that's a good idea, I've been racking my brain on how to fit a mono. Plus it could hold the hugger mudguard.

[@MR.ROBOT...76]

1982 Kawasaki kz305 belt .. love this bike man. Inspired by your bike to build my kz into a scrambler

[@htchd1htchd149]

Need a kit for 82 gs it'd b pretty much the same setup hook to the old shock mounts on swing arm ,I could give you measurements on the width between th mounts ,it'd be nice if you sold the bushings that went over the factory posts and pre bent tubing

[@davidschoneman4738]

Hello Dan, great video, thanks very much! I'm working on a Yamaha XS400 monoshock setup. Can you tell me which YSS shock you ended up with? Thanks!

[@giamademedoit]

Really good job. I came here to steal some ideas for a honda shadow bobber as anything bigger than 600cc comes with double shocks and I kinda hate it haha. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@johnny787]

Great work Dan! But I think you have a falling rate suspension. If the alignment was straight at the end of the travel, rather than the beginning, you would have the best mild rising rate suspension possible with a single pivot, linkless design. The further out of alignment, the easier to move. Hopefully you have a shock valving to account for this. Also, I always prefer long, real time videos of the master at work! I’m sure your short montage style is a lot of editing work for you, and pleasing to people looking for entertainment, but gearheads who also actually build bikes want to learn from you! Cheers.

[@ishmaelmoses]

Need this for my xs11!

[@johnDukemaster]

An impressive shop indeed. And so much work behind a film like this. If you don't mind me saying this, but one good thing to bear in mind when making stuff like this, is to remember, it's the tubing (materiale) that carries the weight, not the weld. Makes sense? Thank you Dan!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate I appreciate your comments and feedback :) This video was about 12 hours of editing and about 3 1/2 hours of raw footage to compress to make this video so its always nice when someone can appreciate the work that going into it

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, Nice job Dan, that looks a lot better now. Bike it's starting to change it looks. thanks Gus

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks Gus, Yes In my opinion I think this will be a killer bike once I'm done with it

[@brentontrafford1395]

Currently have a Suzi VX800 and Honda NBC110 that are undergoing some work. Two very different styles of bikes, one a hell of a lot easier to work on than the other.

[@browniehog72]

I'm currently working on a 1984 R80RT doing a cafe racer build.

[@jasonkristunas9427]

Just finishing my kz650 also with a monoshock!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Verry nice and that will look awesome

[@devilsbreath5917]

I'm working on a Yamaha R1 2001 . To convert into a cafe . I will may not need a new shock but if I do I well look them up.

[@rafidabbas3952]

Mate You always amaze us with your wonderful ideas 💯👌

[@CafeRacerGarage]

As I mentioned I can’t take credit for this Idea however its just my take on it and sharing my process to help and inspire you with yours

[@danmiller8429]

Hey Dan, I'm doing a up a 1980 CB400 mono shock, i have more room in front of the rear tire so the bottom shock mount can sit back further than on the XJ

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Yes that should be a straightforward conversation and look amazing

[@steelavocado1]

just picked up a 1953 matchless 500cc single today. Its in rough shape with all the wires broken/corroded but thats the future project. Ive gotta finish my 1985 subi vanagon first tho...

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That’s so cool it’s always good to know what you guys are up to 👍 I think buying project bikes is an addiction, am I right? Haha 😛

[@steelavocado1]

@@CafeRacerGarage i have 3 currently, and countless others. it definitely is an addiction haha

[@scottdog182]

Love the lines Dan, nailed the factory build look mate!!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate, Looks very cool now In my opinion

[@davidmcconville6919]

Hi Dan. If you ever make a kit for the xj, I would definitely buy it. Thanks

[@jasonroberts4029]

Beautiful work as always Dan! I have an XV750 with GSXR1100 front end, VX1100 rear wheel with R6 shock one off seat and rear bodywork and NWT PDM/switchgear. I'm super interested in your single sided swing arm conversion!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That’s awesome bro and still working on the single sided swing arm setup in between other projects

[@chadboron2832]

Hey what kinda tubing bender was that you were using? That looked pretty sweet! I want one!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Here you go mate www.machineryhouse.com.au/t070

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Dan. Excellent workmanship mate, job bloody well done. Hope all is going well for you over your side of Oz, ride safe and take care. Also Dan how do you find your Cigweld tig ? PS got my hands on an 1989 GSXR 750 how have to work out which way I am going to go with it. Cheers

[@hunterleejohnson10]

Working on my 1980 cb750c for a cafe conversion, a mono shock would be sick

[@Bjarni567]

Love your videos. I´m doing Cafe 2003 CB750 Nighthawk single swing arm conversion

[@zardportugal]

Amazing job. Congrats.

[@Sebastianvenuto]

Great stuff I’m working on a cx500 and I’m thinking of a mono shock conversion

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Definitely do it, you won’t regret it :)

[@michaelchristian8220]

Been watching a few years now, havent always stayed uptodate, but always like the content and builds. Not gonna lie though, seeing you use the grinder on the lathe without coving the ways hurt my feelings.

[@matthewmillar3804]

Getting my tired XS1100 back on the road currently.

[@stuartwood7252]

Such a better look. Nice work mate. I was wondering if you can stop and adjust the monoshock while on test rides, to dial it in, or does it need to be back in the workshop? Great content. Stu. Melbourne

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hey Stu, this has a hard - soft adjustment you can just twist with your hand, super simple and made a big difference

[@mikhail950]

85 Vf700c right now. Debating on hard tail or possibly mono shock if I can get the hard tail look with it.

[@CampinWithTheCampbells]

Looking to do this with my 79 & 80 Honda cb 750

[@nicholassnook5204]

Love this mate, looks sick 👌🏼

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate, It was a fun project to share

[@eugenewilson7555]

I’m going for much smaller displacement than most it seems Honda SL70 yes I’m trying to figure out mono shock for it.

[@lxstso256]

Im transforming a honda Tmx 125 to a enduro style cafe racer, got longer forks on the front, am in process of making the rear swing arm thats why i landed here lol. I have big bored the engine too 170cc

[@garagemaudaz]

THX for showing This Idea.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hopefully, you put it to use and make it awesome :)

[@countrytoad5343]

I have a 1974 CB 550 I'm interested in monoshock or one-sided how much will have to be cut up on the original

[@armandgenis2075]

starting it on a xs 850

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Great bike choice :)

[@kawasakiglenn]

I have a cx500 , I already have a YSS kit for it, you’ve got me wondering if this method will work better than the existing kit will, haven’t really heard anything negative about them failing as is or performing badly but maybe this will look better

[@CafeRacerGarage]

The kit you have should work perfectly 👍 it’s just that I don’t have enough room on my swing arm for it to be enough leverage, however, your cx does 👍

[@kawasakiglenn]

Are you contactable outside of KZbin? Need advice on the legality of modifying motorcycles in QLD and struggling to find out the correct order and who to go through to get it legal and registered with a monoshock

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

That's cool suspension for the XJ650. By the way isn't it strange that you get comments from accounts that are less than a day old. In this case 6 hours. Please check the origins of the commenter. I imagine the goal is future phishing from the commenter.

[@tylerbowman8701]

1980 Yamaha xs850 mono shock kit would be so sick. That's my bike let me know if you have a kit for that bike please!!

[@eriksnel6461]

You see a lot of your first try monoshock on the CX500. And that is a dangerous way of doing it. The leverage on the cx is enough to work but because of the leverage the rear suspension arm gets a load of 1100! Kilo’s. I’m sure it’s not designed to carry such loads . Your second solution is way nicer in setup and looks.

[@kenpfaffenbach893]

@CafeRacerGarage can you tell me about that bender!? That’s awesome

[@stevenmackay9192]

Hi, im doing a XS750 at the moment, and would love to Monoshock it. I can weld, and have a lathe so I'd love to know more. Great vids by the way. I'm UK

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Sounds awesome but you could always mock everything up and have someone weld it or depending on the year model a kit may be coming out for this ;)

[@chadmk2esky49]

Epic mate currently doing an xj750 in nz and would definitely be interested in a kit

[@CafeRacerGarage]

what year model is yours? and thankyou :)

[@chadmk2esky49]

1982 Xj750 Seca, full ground up restoration, engine is getting dry ice blasted this week curious to see how it turns out

[@JustinWallace-ky9dm]

What about converting to twin shocks ? Why you say, twin shocks are more stable and less prone to stress caused by leverage, they also reduce rotational flex (twist) in the swing arm.

[@karlvanboxel561]

They can also cause imbalance in the suspension performance and handling if either shock decides to check out !!

[@IR-BuildsTV]

3:18 can share the product link for the pipe bender..Thanks!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

here you go mate www.machineryhouse.com.au/t070

[@MarkusGautschi]

At what lbs is the shock rated that was too soft with the close pivot set up? interested to know as i am planning to do exactly that.

[@paulcushnie]

Got 2 bikes on the go, 2000 honda cb250 which is at the final stages. Other bike is a bmw r1150gs and I can't decide what to do with it right now just get it running and driving so I know I have a good base then work out a plan. Do I go tracker style or just restomod as it needs painted so might do a modern metallic yellow bmw colour as it's currently standard yellow and do a few other modern twist to it.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thats awesome I have the same CB250 that I was thinking about doing a budget build on and sharing the process, sounds like you have good taste in bikes :)

[@Claudeauguste]

I wonder if you could have put the virago swingarm, tire, and shaft in this XJ and use that and call it a day? I am currently also working on a XJ650 and thinking if I can get away with buying the entire rear off a virago and just welding a shock mounting point under the tank on the XJ. could you see it that would work also please?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

It’s might work but I can’t be for sure. Let me know if you try this 👍

[@bossrogulz]

hey man, can you give any ideas on a cg125 how to monoshock it. Thanks

[@kimmyrask7368]

Yamaha XV1600 and restoring a RD350lc -82👍🏻

[@ThaElMongo]

Bro. I’m doing this to my 97 Honda cb250 nighthawk turned cafe racer

[@brankoi2006]

1981 KZ 750. Twin rear shocks for the bling factor ;)

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Nice choice of bike :)

[@MrTails716]

How about a flying brick (BMW k75, k100) a center mount shock instead of the sidewinder ones they currently have

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That is a very good idea. I do have a K100 in storage currently, could be a future project. Thanks for the idea

[@Donnyboyjr]

GS500! But I want to swap it from a mono to a dual suspension setup

[@jennylopez9649]

Would you recommend mono shock for cx500 ?

[@ryantheiss6412]

I am working on a 1981 Honda CB900C.

[@hachaz]

Honda VT 600 wanting to put a mono shock and change the swing arm

[@louwrensvandermerwe2821]

Hi Dan like your video I'm busy with xy 750 sega I'm from south africa Whant to know if you build me a kit like the one for the xj 650 what will the cost be Thanks Louwrens

[@MrBigBadbum]

Looking to convert my '81 cb750c to monoshock. A kit would be fantastic!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Ok thank you, I just need to get my hands on this bike so I can make a kit

[@paytonvercoe430]

CB750 with a Ducati GT1000 suspension front and back

[@CoryandErica]

71 CB500 Four 😊

[@maxvsr]

Honda cbf500 from 2004, with a stock monoshock

[@AussieDownUnder27]

Hi mate, great build on a great bike. An xjr1300 kit would be awesome. I have a 2000 SP model and have done a cafe conversion modelled after 2015 cafe version of the xjr1300. . Where about a in Aus are you? I’m in qld, maybe we could collaborate on a xjr1300 build?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hey mate that sounds like you will be busy, I'm on the gold coast mate

[@jennylopez9649]

What model of shock?

[@laidbackzach29]

Honda 1960 cl77 with cbr650 forks and ninja 1100 swing arm Honda 250x engine

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Wow you have a great little project there indeed :)

[@bradsoole]

Building a 1972 cb350 twin. And also working on another Honda bros 650

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That's fantastic and you will probably buy more as time goes on haha Its addictive ;)

[@ryanellis120]

You have some great tools. At a guess, how much have you spent? 40k aud or more?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate, It's many years of hard work that got me here, I actually don't have a clue how much to be honest, however, if I had to buy everything new that I've accumulated over the last 20 years it would probably be over 100K

[@xavb457]

I made from scratch a 125cc Pitbike, and I did the same shock design, and it did not go well. Some how i managed to bend the shock in half, so I had to change my whole design to twin shocks. Lol

[@CafeRacerGarage]

We all learn from our mistakes and nothing wrong with that :)

[@paulandrews9689]

1975 Norton commando

[@revive_moto]

I’ve been trying to find a mono shock kit for a cx500

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Contact Izzy at suspensionsrus.com.au/ he can set you up for sure :)

[@TechPino42]

1979 Suzuki GS850

[@harveypitman1235]

1994 cl360👍

[@harveypitman1235]

1974*

[@chetsavage6564]

1992 cb750

[@leonardtaylor879]

1955 Bmw R50

[@juan-raysteyn8896]

Goldwing gl1100

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Very nice bike

[@GoldenEraHondaProduceGarage]

I'm working on a 83 cb1000c cafe project...mono shock dreaming

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That's an awesome bike mate

[@GoldenEraHondaProduceGarage]

Thanks my guy I've done a lot of the work channels like yours are a big inspiration I don't have a lot of motorcycle buddies that I get to learn from so channels like yours are a great thank you for all your hard work and content🤜🤛

[@GoldenEraHondaProduceGarage]

​@@CafeRacerGarageI have an 83 cb1000c plus an 83 cb900f plus another cb900f motor and trans for a hard tail chopper build like indian Larry style short wheelbase Honda 900f powered 🤤 true goal is the 3 bikes çafe/resto mod/chopper but all same motor/trans (minus the 1000c being shaft drive and just lil bigger bore) having the same motor and trans but in three different riding experiences

[@dust1n9]

Harley Sportster monoshock

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I don’t often get many Harley owners, I don’t know much about them but that's awesome sounds like a cool bike :)

[@Claudeauguste]

interested

[@crispoulson8830]

Really cool but it’s difficult to see exactly what you did. A detailed video would be cool. Wrench on.

[@Punkerage]

This type of modifications are straight out illegal in many countries, it is possible to legally ride this bike in your region? This is a no-no in mine.

[@jasondonovan867]

What country is that?

[@Punkerage]

@@jasondonovan867Brazil