Caféracer on it's wheels

[@mlgower1]

Thank you so much for the suggestion on those carb pods. I picked up a set and they work beautifully. It really cleans up the carb area on the bike. Cheers!

[@mcrand7887]

What size pods are those for Hitachi carbs?

[@BIGGZ46]

Michael where did you buy them from?

[@ericweijers1602]

Ziet er goed uit, Pepijn! Ben erg benieuwd naar het eindresultaat.

[@jojayr7420]

I just bought a virago because of your videos.

[@Mikey__R]

I'm going to have to go back through the history of this one, to see how you converted the rear hub from a drum to a disk. But this is super inspiring, I think this would be achievable even without your amazing shop full of tools, it would just take quite a bit longer, and I'd have to farm out some of the machining.

[@chiefpepdesign]

That conversion is archived in several video's I've made. You'll have a good idea after watching those.

[@Rameshh277]

i didn't seen this type of Caffe Racer with shaft...!!! its awsome man👌👌

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hi Pep, I mentioned you in my last video called: [3 Channels Building Cafe Racers that I follow] I bet it was fun putting the bike back together, its looking awesome brother

[@chiefpepdesign]

Cafe Racer Garage wow great video man! Cool idea to go through some channels like that! And also a great way with the riding pov and why you like the channels. If I'm out of content for a week I will definitely do kind of the same. Thanks for the credits! 👏👍

[@brucekirk5386]

Did you finally get the rubber oil stops back in and finally got oil pressure??

[@chiefpepdesign]

@@brucekirk5386 yes! See the video's that follow next

[@wolffo999]

excellent work excellent video this is how its done💪🏻

[@davidromell4784]

This is just awesome, everything is coming together so freaking nice

[@syderjoe]

Wow!!! Why do you stop?!?!?! I´m kiding!! Pep, your work is beautiful, congratulations!!! Keep well!

[@chiefpepdesign]

What do you mean why do I stop?

[@syderjoe]

Sorry, My english is bad (hehehe). I mean, why you don´t put all parts on bike! The fuel tank, seat, etc! Do you see, I´m joking with you! Again, great job!!

[@chiefpepdesign]

syderjoe Haha. Ok I get it. That's because otherwise I don't have any episodes left for KZbin! 😅

[@zachsharp4624]

Great work! Can wait to see more of this build.

[@adrianold]

I really appreciate your work! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrNigel1340]

This is coming together really well, I have one of the thread chasing files and they certainly are handy, you have just helped me make up my mind to have the frame done in gloss black, was considering satin but have now decided gloss it must be, regards Doc Cox.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Great to hear! Yeah, gloss black is altways the best for the frame. Even if you do matt black on for instance engine or tank/seats. The frame always has to be gloss. Front forks in silk/satin black also really works great!

[@melvinnathan3024]

Looks so clean sir

[@wobblebike2442]

Nice work Pep.

[@DavidMacGregor1]

Your bike looks beautiful (no other word for it). I’m inspired my friend!

[@chiefpepdesign]

And I'm not even finished yet!

[@marc02061987]

hey chiefpep ik vind je videos geweldig. zelf ben ik ook met een oude virago bezig. gekocht als caferacer maar nog niet helemaal naar mijn smaak. aankomend jaar groot onderhoud doen en maar eens beginnen bij basis dingen zoals dat gerammel van de tandwielen bij starten op te lossen. ik blijf je videos zeker volgen en hopelijk kan ik je zo nu en dan eens om een tip vragen. groeten marc

[@dwaynesuggs5537]

Nice

[@gavinharper5744]

That"s funny as... this vid made me do my bike up love it....

[@chiefpepdesign]

Your bike looks great!

[@gavinharper5744]

I watched a lot of your vids they were great had them playing in the back ground as i was putting my one all back together..it would have taken a lot longer to film the bloody thing tho so well done you...so much fun to ride and sounds great..

[@MrAlmar07]

Hoi Pep, The bike is looking really awesome now my friend. Can't wait to see what comes in the next video. Do you possibly have a link for the air filters that you put on the carburetor?? Groeten, Al.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Alan Bell Thanks! www.minibikestunter.nl/overzicht.aspx?id=6

[@jacopodelseccocappelli6488]

Hi chiefpep! really nice video... but i didn't find the video about the fork lowering.. it seams you lower about 5/6cm right ??

[@chiefpepdesign]

No...?

[@whittad8234]

Hi Pep, the bike is looking great and really coming together now. The small ai filters are interesting. What are you doing with jetting? Are you planning to seal up the frame or leave it as it is?

[@chiefpepdesign]

I will bring the bike to a dynojet expert and let them jet it on the testbench. Last time I inserted a Dynojet stage one set, but they changed the jetting anyway. So I left it stock now to let them jet it exactly as they want. I will leave everything open of the airbox in the frame.

[@TXGREASER1]

Awesome

[@kikibonko511]

Bike is stunning, can you tell me which forks did you used?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Yes. That's one of the most asked questions and therefore in my 'most often asked questions' video's. Also in my last final interview video. They are off a Yamaha FJR 1300. They are 48mm thick

[@DeMoNiC36]

love your work man.. your channel liked and subscribed ✌

[@BIGGZ46]

Hey Pep, the previous owner of my Virago swapped out the front frame mounting bolts. The ones that go through the frame onto the bracket. They are different lengths and different colors. I can’t find the specifics on parts fiche would you be so kind to share the bolt size?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Oof, I darn't tell... Best way is to just put something long in and measure the lenght. Then, measure the width size... I sold the bike so I can't measure them for you. You can also search on cmsnl.com very often they mention the sizes of the bolts (search via the exploded view)

[@BIGGZ46]

@@chiefpepdesign thanks pep! Miss your videos. Believe it or not, I reference your videos more often than my Haynes and Clymer manuals. :)

[@edwinamaya5916]

very good job, your video encouraged me to try to make my own cafe racer, what kind of ring for the rear tire did you use?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Thanks. What do you mean with 'ring'?

[@edwinamaya5916]

@@chiefpepdesign yes tire rim , they not the original virago wheels

[@edwinamaya5916]

@@chiefpepdesign and thank you for your help and response!

[@chiefpepdesign]

@@edwinamaya5916 please browse through my channel. I made so many dedicated video's about the rim. Including detailed instructions.

[@edwinamaya5916]

@@chiefpepdesign thank you for replay to my comment , and I will thank you so much!

[@cyrilmanaban8949]

Very sweet....

[@MallerTutorials]

hey, will you do a video on the carburator adjustment "jetting", when its time for that part? then i can just buy the same filters and jets as you :))

[@chiefpepdesign]

Martin Riis I leave the jetting and adjustment to the specialist with a Dynojet testbench. But I will do a full report on that!

[@MallerTutorials]

Chiefpep awesome! Love your videos

[@Ladosligese]

shame you marred up the center nut on the steering like that .. should prob have wrapped the wrench in electrical tape or something first :) .. ah well lesson learned :D ofc still a beauty of the bike :D

[@mikelaradesigns]

This build is very beautiful. My only issue is with your bearings. You have not greased them correctly. You need to grease the bearings before fitting them to the forks. The way you've done it the grease will not be properly penetrated into the race of the bearing. This can lead to premature failure. I'm not trying to be a troll or a dick just trying to impart some of my knowledge as a professional mechanic. I hope I help and not hinder your progress mate.

[@chiefpepdesign]

mike lara Thanks Mike. The lower race was greased before I fitted it offcourse. But it was a tight fit which I did way before (there is a video about it btw). Yoke was then in the fridge and heated up the race and all to make it fit. I had no reason to take it all apart again. So it was definitely greased well before instelling. Inside and outside. Thanks for the heads-up!

[@mikelaradesigns]

Chiefpep oh thats brilliant then. Like I say was just trying to help. Glad to see you didnt need it. Loving the build. Im currently putting thunderace forks on two of my builds also. Brilliant kit

[@thienthanchet]

Do you have any trick for front fork alignment? 'Cause i had quite a hard time making sure the alignment between handle bar, and front wheel axis after servicing my front forks. Thanks!

[@chiefpepdesign]

You mean centering your wheel between the forks? That's just a matter of measuring? Also, you brakecalipers are very accurate... Keep those as a reference point.

[@joris36]

Wow, rolling chassis is looking sexy already! How will this end? It will be a stunner for sure!

[@mcrand7887]

Any more details on pod air filters please. any reference # or web site.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Pocket bike or mini bike filters. 58mm just Google it you will find them!

[@jorgealamo8119]

Hi Pep! I'm interested on on your mini air filters, can you give us the reference and provider? thanks!

[@chiefpepdesign]

Jorge Alamo See also reaction below: www.minibikestunter.nl/overzicht.aspx?id=6

[@bbensonvolleyball]

Hey I'm Brandon. Love the bike!! you're doing a great job at building it. I'm currently building a cafe racer from an '81 Virago 750. quick question, where did you get your headlight from? also, where did you buy your pod filters from?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Hi Brandon, thanks. A lot of people have asked the same question concerning the airfilters. It's an universal airfilter from a mini/pocketbike. I've bought mine at: www.minibikestunter.nl/overzicht.aspx?id=6 I think you need 58mm (but just measure your port dimension). The headlight is LSL.

[@enchantedwenis4994]

Lose the 15 minute sound loop and the video would be great. Keep up the good work.

[@chiefpepdesign]

That whas then. In all my current video's the music approach is totally different 👍. Thanks for the comment.

[@BK-pv6pj]

Where did you get the tiny air cleaners from? I really need one of those.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Honey Snake a few others also asked this question. See reactions below.

[@julienhagen7411]

i think you tripletree would be loosen up if you driving . the Frame is press in to. Between the both bearing`s.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Julien Hagen Why do you think that?

[@nickkaplan6585]

Did you use over-sized jets to compensate for the extra air flow with the pods?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Not yet. I first want to ride it and experience how it runs. Also want to ride in the piston rings first before tuning the carbs. But to be honoust (I also mention this in the video's) I bring it to the dynojet workshop where they will tune it properly. Otherwise I would have to orde a whole bunch of jets and ride the bike so many times around my house to tune it myself. Rather let this to the experts with the proper machines. It will take them like 1,5 hours and then it's all fixed.

[@nickkaplan6585]

Chiefpep thanks for the reply! I just got a dirt cheap 82 Virago 750 but it’s missing all of the rubber elbow boots and the air boxes. I thought pods would be cheaper and easier. What would you suggest if you know that switch out jets and messing with it for days isn’t an issue?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Pods are indeed cheap. That is, the ones that I use are like 5 to 10 Euro's. You could go for a Dynojet stage 1 set. There is this set specially for the Virago 750. That helps a lot! You also use an open exhaust? That also really helps (the more air in should go out somewhere... If that is even just some more gas/Dynojet set should almost do the trick)

[@j.cesarmontoyac9877]

What kind of pasta was the one you used to make it glow?

[@chiefpepdesign]

To mean to make the aluminum parts shine I guess? It's called Starclean polish paste. A lot used in the kitchen to polish your silver.

[@hardik90p]

Where did you get the extension piece to the shock?

[@chiefpepdesign]

I made it at Rezelman. Please watch the Q&A video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2aXaYywbauYedU

[@mariusc6423]

What rear shock absorber is that? From witch motorcycle. Thank you!

[@chiefpepdesign]

Please find a lot of questions answered in mij Q&A vids: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2aXaYywbauYedU But also in my last video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rLm5Soo7SEfqM

[@mariusc6423]

Thank you 'Pep. I have exactly the same R1 shock absorber to put in my cafe racer.I wanted to see if the perpendicular gas reservoir does not hit the frame at oscillations.Most use a shock absorber with a longitudinal reservoir.

[@josh.t24]

Nice one Chiefpep! have you done any fabrication with the rear suspension?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Joshua Tambauan You mean modification? No, only the shocklink and spacers to make it fit. Look at some previous video's to find out!

[@josh.t24]

Thanks Chiefpep! thumbs up

[@jhnrace2]

Hi Pep, where di you bought the mini air filters ???

[@chiefpepdesign]

Hi Johan, if you look below, a lot of people allready asked me this question and I've all answered them the same... It's an universal product for a mini/pocketbike. I've ordered mine at www.minibikestunter.nl/overzicht.aspx?id=6 I think you need 58mm (but just measure your port diameter).

[@dandi485]

Do you have the new wiring diagram

[@chiefpepdesign]

No I don't

[@MrFilgri]

that front forks (all set) are from what bike model?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Yamaha FJR 1300

[@dallas7051]

Hey where did you get those air filters from ? And did you need to re jet ?

[@chiefpepdesign]

I mention that in soooo many comments and several discriptions under the video's... 58mm Pocketbike/minibike Airpods. Just Google them. Yes, went to the Dynojet to rejet. But works with standard jetting aswel.

[@dallas7051]

Sorry I only read a few comments. Can I ask what you did about the vacuum lines that connect to the carb intake boots ?

[@chiefpepdesign]

@@dallas7051 That's also a question very much asked. I explain that in detail in this video after 50 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXexmoCbZ9uhoNk

[@diegoPerez-hr8dn]

How did they put a back disk?

[@chiefpepdesign]

It's a Diversion 900 rear wheel. See my previous video's

[@kevinwaygood8792]

front wheels is on backwards but looking very nice

[@chiefpepdesign]

kevin waygood no it's not. I onderstand that you think that but the arrow doesn't make you doubt. Google on Pirelli Angel GT and have a look. They suppose to be like this... Thanks for the concern!

[@conwaybloodstock6196]

Hi just to say you didn't put the washers in on the swingarm ?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Which washers? You can see them clearly, the caps which protect the needlebearings. There are no other washers there... Inside those caps are sort of washers, but not on the outside?

[@conwaybloodstock6196]

Chiefpep two thrust washers

[@chiefpepdesign]

If you mean the numbers 5 on this view, they are in. But behind the caps. They sit in the rubber protection surface: www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xv750-virago-1982-c-usa_model8890/partslist/D-06.html#results

[@conwaybloodstock6196]

Chiefpep that's right number 5. That's ok then, just checking 👍🏻🔧keep wrenching 🔩

[@chuy916]

What rear shock did you use. Parts list?

[@chiefpepdesign]

It's a Yamaha R1 rear shock

[@chuy916]

Chiefpep did you use an adapter of some sort or did it just bolt on. Year of the R1 please and thanks for the reply love the bike man

[@chiefpepdesign]

@@chuy916 see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLLf2qXf8-hfa8 I believe it was an '03 or '08. Search the web for this silver type. That's the year

[@umit135]

Direction of rotation for the front tire seems wrong. Great work. Super.

[@chiefpepdesign]

You are a really sharp viewer! I know it looks like as if it is the wrong way. But it's not. There is a clear arrow on tyres for which way the tyre should rotate. Have look at Google Images for 'Pirelli Angel GT' and you'll see all the front tyres are mounted like this. Thanks for the concern and detail!

[@dowser81]

No its doesn't it looks perfect to me.

[@danish_haidar]

Hi Pep, which bike model of the rims that you install on this Xv920 ?

[@chiefpepdesign]

XJ 900 Diversion. Look at my earlier video's. I've made detailed video's about it. And btw, I work on a XV750, not a 920 ;)

[@danish_haidar]

@@chiefpepdesign Ok, thank you so much Pep

[@nemanjastevanovic505]

Bravo

[@nemanjastevanovic505]

I'm 50% to the end of the job. I'm making a cafe racer of Yamaha xv1000 midnight special. At the moment there is a problem with battery .... In Serbia there is no buy strong battery, small dimensions ... But I'll think of something. 😉 I congratulate you on a beautiful motorcycle and thank you for the videos ... I am waiting for wireing. You've helped me a lot. Thanks 😉

[@brucebryand3101]

whats the size of the tire ?

[@chiefpepdesign]

Find all your questions and answers on my channel ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHbXaqZ7rah4n7s

[@brucekirk5386]

This is the longest build series I ever seen seems like it's been a year lol

[@chiefpepdesign]

Well that's true. It has been a year...

[@larrickwest6148]

What shock did you use?

[@chiefpepdesign]

LARRICK WEST R1. There are several video's I've made of this shock.

[@MisterJoeRockhead]

What size are you rim and tires

[@chiefpepdesign]

150/70 ZR17 rear 120/70 17" front on Yamaha XJ 900 '93 rims

[@BRedFilms]

I placed tapered steering, needle bearing and......(insert joke). lol

[@chiefpepdesign]

Sorry, don't know if I get this right. Do you have a question?

[@BRedFilms]

@@chiefpepdesign no was trying to be funny. You guys pronounce the Y differently so it almost sounded like a punch line. Love the videos!

[@ShahIsKing]

How can I get the same subframe as yours? :))

[@chiefpepdesign]

Hi Abdullah. Thanks for your reply. This is a question so often asked that I specially made a 'frequently asked question' video for this. (Q&A video). You find every detail there. Also you will find the e-mail adress of Rezelman (the company who made this subframe) to order the frame directly from his adress in all video's containing the subframe. For instance: See all contact details in this video description: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uWfpakhLGAgpI

[@dwaynesuggs5537]

Honda wheels converted to a Vera go,he’ll yeah

[@chiefpepdesign]

? I don't understand? These are Yamaha wheels. Every part in the bike is Yamaha

[@chhiengfromyt4317]

How Much Moto your build😊

[@chiefpepdesign]

Sorry..?

[@youneedhost]

What rims are those ???

[@chiefpepdesign]

I have spend a lot of video's on this subject. Also how to adjust it in center. Maybe start with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKOVfoRspcp5h9k

[@justfunk88]

round pipe with square one on the rear looking not so good. imho. one single lever would be great.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Sorry which part or where do you mean? You mean the swingarm? That's standard on the XV Virago...

[@justfunk88]

yes, swingarm (forget how it calls on english). I like you bike, but if this was mine project i'll would be prefer minimalsitic design. Its harder, but result worth it. One line of swingarm without triangle looking awesome with this engine. pure naked beauty.

[@chiefpepdesign]

justfunk88 That's impossible. It's a shaft drive with monoshock. So adjusting the swingarm is impossible. With a chaindrive you could. Then you would have to take another model like the XV 920.

[@jonatas2892]

O pneu da frente tá errado kkk

[@chiefpepdesign]

? 😕

[@てつだんご]

日本語字幕つけて！ Japanese please

[@rrudydedogg3779]

Enjoy the build, love the bike but, man, that dripping water......the repititous sound track.....is awful! Either play longer tracks or just leave it out, PLEASE!

[@chiefpepdesign]

Watch the newer video's. I've changed that. If you are new to making these kind of video's you learn by doing. This was over a year abo when I was experiencing on the fly what worked and what didn't. Maybe you have no idea how much comes to making these video's... But thanks for the feedback.

[@marcjeblo2823]

Please use other music. It is driving me crazy. But the bike starts looking awesome.

[@chiefpepdesign]

Marc Jeblo I'm sorry but music is a very personal thing. I switch between 6 different songs and have selected them carefully. Next to that, you don't have much choice since KZbin blocks songs really fast due to copyright protection. So the choices are very little and it costs me a lot of effort to make music suitable (I have to turn and switch the key and lower or higher the pitch to 'fool' KZbin and make the music unrecognizable). I don't have another solution for you to just turn the volume a bit down...

[@jojayr7420]

I just bought a virago because of your videos.

[@chiefpepdesign]

That's great to hear! 👍