1978 Honda CM185 Scrambler - Full Timelapse Build

[@CurtisTarwater]

Well kiss my foot! Learned something new from your cable section. Use an old spoon as a crucible to melt the lead. Great hack!👍👏

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

*Edit 1-3-2021 The popularity of this video has surpassed even my wildest expectations. As of today, it's closing in on 500k views, which to some might not seem like much, but to me, is incredible! I wanted to give a big thanks to everyone that has shown support. I'm humbled and thankful for this opportunity to share my passion with you! -Jimmy There were many challenges during this build. I'd never used CAD in my life, never used a 3d printer, never done fiberglass, never edited a video and many more "first time" things. Trust me, there were many frustrating days of chasing issues. I had to completely redo the fiberglass work TWICE, the batttery box went through 3 different revisions, the jetting took multiple days etc. Just watch this knowing I'm not some wizard who breezed through this, I almost gave up in frustration more than once. I hope this video inspires people to keep pushing, keep challenging yourself. Thanks for watching, much more content to come!

[@s.crambling3795]

Watch GoldGuy if you haven't already. He leaves his mistakes IN and it adds to the pleasure. Better than polished TV that implies you're not as good.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

@@s.crambling3795 Will do, I suspect I've probably already seen him. On build #002 I left the mistakes in, they're good for a laugh.

[@mitchellpeasley9310]

you are a wizard though, haha this is awesome.. I'm looking at the same bike right now and want to do similar things to it

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

@@mitchellpeasley9310 Thanks. The Doctor-Motorcycle website is almost ready to go live, and on It will be the CM185 battery box, among parts for other bikes as well. So if you do end up buying a CM185, and need a place to mount the electronics, we have you covered.

[@maxpulham6825]

Great video mate, thinking of doing something similar myself and am expecting a lot of trial and error as you mentioned above. How long would you say the build took from start to finish? Cheers

[@benhayden9269]

this is the best twinstar build I've seen. I've been restoring mine for about a year and this inspires me to take it even further.

[@benhayden9269]

do you have a place where we can the cad files and other build files used in the video?

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

@@benhayden9269 No, I just sell the battery box on my website. I might consider selling the STL files. IDK let me think about it.

[@benhayden9269]

DoctorMotorcycle would be very cool to have those sort of things availible to the modding community

[@s.crambling3795]

Gobsmacked mate. I was completely amazed at the amount of work you could do with a few simple tools (3d printing aside). I would bid on your bike bar the fact I'm outta the country... Completely fascinated. Do more. Oh, and shout-out to Nan. She had me in stitches.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks for the watch and nice words!

[@mattf1229]

These are such cool little bikes anyway and to make a scrambler out of it is even better. I had one of these, the 200cc version. I rode it everywhere on and offroad with zero issues.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

For sure man. They're pretty light for being twin cylinder bikes as well. Just the lack of power and the 185's being a 4 speed kind of sucks. It would barely do 30mph in deep sand. I'll do another one day, and swap in a cm250 motor and hop it up a bit. Really didn't want to sell this bike but the next build needed the funds.

[@mattf1229]

@@DoctorMotorcycleyeah, it's not a huge engine anyway. I always wondered about a few key mods with one though. Advance that timing a little, dual carb and some porting polishing. I love the exhaust on that, so cool.

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

That is probably as cool as a CM 185 could ever be! I love this!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks man glad you like it. Seems like 95% of people love it and 5% of people hate it lol.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

They were an ugly bike.

[@bretlagasse3560]

I was thinking about doing this to my 79 CMT. I thought it was a crazy idea and now I'm seeing your video from over a year ago. Summer/winter project

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Wow you’re such an ingenious guy. You e figured out a home made remedy for every job you need to do in a restoration without needing high tech expensive shop equipment. Two thumbs up for that alone. Your bikes turn out very nice

[@bassmith448bassist5]

I do similar work in Florida. Like your Desert Rat style. Good build skills and attention to detail.

[@MarkHicks326]

I had a CM 185 that I believe I bought for a couple of 100 bucks drove it for a summer and then sold it for double my money but you sure made it look like a bike well worth keeping...good job!

[@ronin99999]

Fantastic job, a labour of love

[@eddyraye5825]

I have no problem calling you doctor. Sweet build. This is what you call attention to detail. Don't know if you started the Yamaha 650 build yet, but I'm going to look for it right now. I always liked the Yamaha 650. It had the classic British look that I like so much.

[@peterodonnell3312]

I get full satisfaction watching you rebuild these motorcycles ,I'm a fan of enduro sports ,cafe Racers,and brat builds.you are very professional at what you do.my favourite motorbike is the 1981 Yamaha XT 250 or 350.the one Rambo ride's in First blood.i would like to see you Dr motorcycle up grade one of those.thank you for your hard work ,you are true artist.

[@JustMike2791]

I know you're proud of your work and rightly so. Nice build. I enjoyed the video very much and I wish you continued attainment of knowledge and enjoyment from your passion. Be well.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks, will do!

[@andyquinanola1793]

Hi Doc, your video helps me a lot...Thank you..Big Fan here from the Philippines!

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

I am so glad you soldered those connections. I see so many people use the crimp on connectors without solder. I don't expect their connections to last all too long.

[@nathanielpea5819]

To solder requires flux in one format or another, which eventually corrodes metal over time. Bullet point connectors well fitted are genuinely a better option.

[@rodneybaldwin9228]

Currently doing a 82 cb125S they are pretty similar it's crazy. Amazing bike man. Basically everything is the same but the engine!

[@Deneteus]

I just picked up a CM200T with a CM185 engine and I was looking for wiring videos. Thanks for posting this. My wiring is rats nest level and needs to be redone from scratch. It has so many splices you can tell someone wasn't paying attention at all.

[@stefansamland566]

Hello ! At this Bike i Made my driving licens in 1980 ! Never thougt that it Could BE such a cool Bike ! ! Thank you for this Video ! Greetings from Lüneburg in Germany !

[@dan665_]

I just got a 78' CM185T for free a few days ago. Now you're making me think of what I can do to it and I don't even have the title yet. It was kept inside since the 80's but was left out for a year recently so it needs work, but it runs and it only has 2k miles! I haven't driven it ye because the tire are shot (I think they're original, like everything on the bike) and I haven't cleaned the air filter or carb. I don't really know anything about bikes but I think this'll be a fun project to start and work on.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Do it man! The little CM's are fun bikes, especially since even stock they barely weigh 300lbs. Perfect candidate for a scrambler.

[@2020rhal]

Will you try following a damn train when it's done?

[@dan665_]

@@2020rhal Ill try my damn best but I think it'll be too slow

[@tonykartracer8032]

Good job, buddy. I can't even get off my ass to lube the chain on my bike...... so I give you folks a lot of credit for doing what you guys do.

[@repetitivemotion]

Dude, that was awesome and inspiring. I have three bikes but I’d like to do something different, something homemade but I couldn’t figure out what it would look like and then… this video pops up! Man this is it.

[@repetitivemotion]

@@noidontthinksolol who said I was going to copy it? It is the idea of a cafe racer/ scrambler that I was talking about.

[@ebagmaiyup7436]

I really appreciate your videos, cause I build bikes in the same environment, same style and attention to detail. I'm dying to get a motorcycle table, definitely save myself some back pain haha

[@johnnyvargas1074]

This reminded me as well when I did my '73 CB350 from all original to a cafe racer. I can't wait to have the time to do another project...

[@benbeagle3045]

Who knew that the flash was into restoring motorbikes. Great work.

[@TheGorillafoot]

It's sick. I love the simplicity.

[@noahway13]

( I'll might have some typo issues, bear with me) Wow. Amazing. I'm got a free 1982 cm250 rust buck I'm trying to on the on the road. Someone really did a hatchet job on it before to me. It did not run. Beggars can't be choosy. (I'm on disability because of a bike accident) I'm trying to add some back end. No plays for tags and lites-- no fender. I have the frame two pipes like you have 08:04 A piece of rebar it fits in the holes perfectly snug. I'm gonna try to pay someone help me bend some rebar so that it can slide in and out and lock with a clip, I'll make a longer one to carry carry luggage. Simple rebar with a an 180 bend. It is crazy how much my bike looks like you-- if you squint in the dark. Yours looks new, mine like Mad Max. I actually have my brak and turn signals mounted on top of seat rite now. Both my tires look like your front. Same colors. I have short pipes that no come up tho.

[@patrickdowling452]

You are an absolute hero. This is great, cheers! much inspiration for my rebuild now hahaha, thanks!

[@ronh8717]

This is so sick. Mad props.

[@allanmcelroy9840]

I have the factory Cm250C version. Nice scrambler conversion. I may have to heighten the front fender, better rear dual shocks, off-road tires and bigger gas tank now (extra long range)

[@jamesowens2412]

Thinking about my cm400a build may do tank and tires the same go to the woods 🤯

[@jimhenry9936]

I love these old Honda's I bought a 350 XL in 74' and another one in 76' They were awesome bikes.

[@BanjoLuke1]

Wow.... What a great place to start a build and a fabulous place to finish it. This is (in UK market terms) the baby sibling of the CB/CD 200 motor.... Not a promising start point and what looked like a bike not in great health. I take my hat off to you. It looks like a lot of fun to ride and you have brought a dead or dying machine back to life.... Chapeau!

[@johnnyb7497]

good shit brotha! rarely see anyone actually use a electrolysis rust removal system

[@kelvenguard]

My Brother had one NEW in 1978 he was 12 and we couldn't ride on the road and we used it like a Dirt Bike from day one... Its still in my Dads Storage Shop sitting under a inch of dust :)

[@JohnKentSV]

Just one word, Wonderful!

[@texasmanufacturing950]

Cool build and great T-shirt! (System of a Down!)

[@jukeboxhero1649]

That's a tough boy ride. I could get so much poontang with that little Pitbull of a bike. You got.the coolest bikes, man!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks 👍

[@skully70]

So amazing, literally one complaint: tank sticker... Left and right side designs(similar to flag patches) you want the wing going into the wind.

[@sixdsix5028]

Yep, I was thinking the same thing. "Wow, what a great build." Then the backwards sticker mucks it up. But hey, still a superb refresh on a tired bike.

[@fullfunk]

its a nice build for sure only would make brown leather seat with foam rear light below mud cover and rear suspension higher

[@algofili]

I watched you with pleasure my friend, you did a great job.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JoeMama-vj8es]

Wow I can't believe he did all that in just 30 minutes.

[@CBCycles]

Fantastic build! I really like that you went bold with the knobbie tires. For sanding ground wire areas try a Dremel speed clic abrasive wheel, really let’s you target small areas

[@ardennielsen3761]

I made a battery box for the bike I currently have... Used a scrap of plastic and a 1800 watt molding tool to shape it, took 10-15 minutes.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Cool Arden, would love to see a photo of it. My contact information can be found by clicking on my youtube page, and then going to the "about" section, you'll see my email there. Thanks for watching, and leaving a comment, I appreciate it as it helps with the algorithm. Take care -Jimmy

[@markkauder1288]

Great Job, Jim.

[@r1richie]

Super build turned out great.

[@austintshepard8958]

Awesome job! Lot of hard work went into that.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks Austin.

[@indianscout1019]

Obviously knows what he's doing! would have liked to have seen both mudguards sorted but helluva nice job mate!!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks, looking back IDK why I didn't at least put a front guard on it, I do that on all my bikes now (the scramblers at least).

[@BaileysDad369]

Another really cool build. Great video and nice editing! Keep em coming!

[@aaronhernandez6838]

I wish i had the skills this guy has

[@Roquefort88]

I liked the fiberglass part. Gonne use it on my next build. Great job.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks!

[@Gianfranco_69]

Better looking than most new bikes....damn i am jealous,and i dont get jealous over anything

[@larrrevenga49]

I don’t know why. but I can’t stop watching it . IDK if it’s just the noises 😂

[@Stevo736]

Another great build you certainly know your stuff. The Suzuki GS400 Turbo sort of led me here.

[@steveraus3495]

I just love how you take boring, wimpy, commuter bikes and turn them into mean, nasty, sexy machines!

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome video and restoration

[@ethanbonnet8719]

Satisfying to watch^ thank's for video!

[@roybrookes9433]

Well worth the 34.34 watch. I wish I had Your money and knowledge.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks Roy!

[@francilinos]

m8 buy a cg 125 and you can do it for cheapppppp

[@juanjolucenadiaz7027]

Desde España. Unos vídeos geniales! Un trabajo genial! Maravilloso recuperar esas motos y dejarlas tan bonitas!

[@jorgeyepesgomariz5218]

te quedo impresionante 👍, haber para cuando una 125cc de 2 tiempos 😜

[@humbertoherediarodriguez4314]

This bike came out awesome I am definitely subscribing

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Welcome aboard!

[@humbertoherediarodriguez4314]

@@DoctorMotorcycle thx 😊

[@EstebanGamboaDev]

This is great work both on the bike and on youtube. Thanks for the effort and I hope you just keep growing.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Much appreciated!

[@jackxish]

Great video you've motivated me !

[@kennethwood713]

I love the sound effects

[@Kattr824]

Shout out from Kuwait.... Brilliant Job!

[@Maciste982]

That´s a fucking beautiful project bro, congratulations, that´s beautiful!!!

[@hammer5475]

Great job, you made that bike really cool!

[@motouk439]

Sounds amazing

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Totally agree, glad you got to that part. Sounded even better in person, a joy to ride in the dirt. I appreciate the feedback

[@Night_Spirit_workshop]

Cool! I like u showed everything in details!

[@OngezoutenMening]

very clean build

[@mrnateford]

This channel makes me want to go out and get black chucks...

[@bloodbones7798]

When I saw that System of a Down shirt I was like, HELL YEAH!!!!

[@wtfman8474]

thanks for not putting any music ♥️

[@syamilchinkitt6111]

the wiring looks so hard btw nice video bro

[@BloodDruid]

Love the look! the seat looks so uncomfortable though lol

[@adangonzalez2856]

Great work keep doing it THANKS

[@mrkoo6288]

Wow, what an amazing build/video, I’ve watched the whole thing and you are very talented! Thanks for sharing this man that’s awesome

[@newman1971]

This is absolutely brilliant mate! And a big help! Bike looks mint 👌

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks Craig, comments like yours are what keeps me going.

[@newman1971]

DoctorMotorcycle no worries mate, top work!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Torque wrenches are overrated 😆😆 Very nice build 👍🏍

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

The only time I use a torque wrench is critical compenents (anything involving the inside of the engine mostly).

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I knew an old Yamaha mechanic who didn't use them.. Many heads are tightened by degrees .

[@greenbasterd9112]

Sounds and looks awesome good job

[@billynightmare]

Dude you have mad skillz!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks Pal.

[@derryjones1029]

I love this bike good job nailed it👍

[@Panos.78]

Excellent job 👍

[@김동현-c5e7c]

Wow... i love this type motocycle.🤤

[@thebigtroll5584]

Guys a genius 🤓

[@richardbries3323]

Please tell me you didn’t put real ohlins on that before buying an air compressor! 😂. Fun build to watch

[@VictorManuel-pf7se]

Amazing what can be done with basic skills

[@ouimetco]

Had one of these 185 gutless wonders jjjjj

[@1990-t1j]

Great bike. Well done.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks! 👍

[@marcosfugiwara3238]

Parabéns,sua moto ficou muito linda, excelente customização.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Gracias Amigo!

[@themountain59]

Very nice build was ruined by that hideous tank sticker in the end.😎

[@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509]

That house looks like it’s in Arizona USA🤙🏽🌵

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I'm a qualified Suzuki and Kawasaki mechanic by trade. Gotta say well done. Well fucking done.

[@c.c.2679]

Cool Video cool bike well done

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks 👍

[@zaid-je5es]

BEAUTIFUL

[@robleach1335]

Nice job!

[@delhivlogs1223]

Nice work 👌

[@alexbowen7306]

Dude ... i would love to see you do a Scrambler build of a YAMAHA TW200.. i humbly request this for your consideration... im a new rider and i bought a 2021 T-dub, mainly based on the beautiful scrambler-ish builds ive seen online, that hopefully i can slowly but surely transform mine into. theyre basically unchanged since the 80s so any model you choose would still be amazingly helpful to me... love your channel... subbed

[@JMKGarage]

Great job on the bike build... very cool what you did to what had been a pretty lame bike 👍

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks, my brother said the same thing when it was stock. "Why would anybody ride that?" lol

[@JMKGarage]

@@DoctorMotorcycle 🤣, well I would totally ride the bike that you turned it into 👏

[@roamin_ronin]

I am doing the 1980 200cc version of this. Thanks for making the video. Mine needed SO much more work than this one, so I'm chugging along. I had a few questions if you see this comment. 1. What kind of battery did you use? 2.What did you use to replace the airbox? Nothing I can find will fit around the stupid center support. 3. What is that on the crank case breather tube? You did so well, I now have inspiration to redo the wiring like you did. This is also my first bike (Bit off more than I can chew, but you give me hope)

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

1. Generic 6v Duracell from Batteries plus. Just about any 6v battery that's a modest size will work. 2. I used a Mikuni VM-22, custom flanges/gaskets to mount the carb, and a Foam Air-Filter with a 45 degree bend that had to be "massaged" on to fit. 3. I used a fuel cap breather as a crankcase breather. Make sure if you do the same thing you drill extra holes in the cap or it won't flow enough.

[@vonme3]

@@DoctorMotorcycle I've also been curious about those 6v Duracells. Please correct if I'm wrong, they are plenty good for kick-start only, but not enough crank-amps for electric start (or at least not intended)? I'm debating if it's worth keeping the starter on my cm185t build, or just keep it simple. Anyways, I'm very impressed with the video. Looking forward to future content!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

@@vonme3 Thanks. IDK what the generic 6v's were intended for but the starting system worked just fine on this bike. I always thought it was cool to kick start the bike, makes it feel so retro when you're at the gas station kicking a bike over. But yeah the starter was still functional on this bike after the build was finished, I just never really used it. Take care!

[@darylhoffmann6328]

Awesome bike!

[@motodenn]

I have the same bike! Such fun even stock!