Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build Time Lapse

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A timelapse video of the complete Honda CX500 Cafe Racer build from start to finish for you to see the extent of the work over a year of working. More detailed videos are found in the CX500 build series where we discuss the design & go into more detail on the aspects of the build.
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[@GrahamScott155]

This video will turn people into bike builders. Excellent job. Thanks for sharing the story.

[@forthebold]

I hope it'll inspire a few people

[@billy13801]

@@forthebold Well i feel inspired. I have the tools and the space now i just need a bike!

[@rronaldreagan]

For The Bold - dreegez is it legal to ride it in your country? Unfortunately in most of europe you need to leave vehicles as they came from the factory or face huge fines

[@forthebold]

Yeah completely legal in the UK

[@jiecao9323]

I'm inspired by this, but my father never ever allow me to ride motorcycle (I asked when I was 10 years old, now I'm 23 and he still never let me to ride motorcycle.)

[@adirondackcarfoundry368]

KZbin needs a "love" button.

[@forthebold]

I wish it did. Spread the word is love enough.

[@a1eex_88]

That is one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, glad you think so

[@Kefuddle]

Back in the 80s when I was a courier in London, CX500s were the workhorses. Ugly but dependable. Nobody rode those for fun, the butt of many jokes, but never failed. CB250/400Ns, CB250s, XS250s and CX650s were also the intrepid dispatch riders trusted steeds. Most kept their RD500s, RG500s, CB1100s, GPZ750/1100s, Z1100R Eddie Lawsons and Bimotas for the weekends. Them were the days. Never thought I would ever see a CX cafe racer!! Amazing!!

[@forthebold]

The poor plastic maggot, I do think the engine is beautiful. Thanks for watching

[@BlackJackKO551]

Watched this whole series, I'm working on an 82 Honda sabre and you have given me alot of helpful tips and pointers. Keep doing what you do look forward to more videos

[@forthebold]

Amazing, 2019 I think will be packed. Happy building

[@tommasobiondi8273]

Absolutely one of the best Cafè Racer I've ever seen, no diggity!

[@forthebold]

That's very kind of you

[@jamessmith4400]

Having owned both a gs550e & a cx500, I now regret selling them, especially the Honda. I could never do what you’ve done, totally lacking the necessary skills, but greatly admire your work. Thanks for reminding me just how mechanically inadequate I am👍

[@forthebold]

Never say never. No skill in one area with a bit of practice can easily progress to knowing what to do

[@Utii89]

Truly inspiring! At first glance one might think building a bike is no big deal, but after watching a few timelapses one can truly understand how much work goes into beautiful builds like this! Keep it up!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Yeah a lot of work especially on fabricating the rear end.

[@andriyamj4503]

The best cafe racer build I've ever seen so far. Thanks for sharing the video & good job.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, means a lot, please share around too ;)

[@forrestabbott2919]

It's that wiring part that gets me everytime.

[@forthebold]

And me

[@johnreiter6664]

I have built my own visions of several manufactured bikes in the past ...very challenging and the finished products are very rewarding.....you have mastered this well....keep up the great work Sir.......

[@forthebold]

Thank you so much

[@derekv275]

Just got myself a 1981 suzuki gs1100 first bike. I'm a bit of a gearhead but know nothing about bikes. This video just made me want to do a cafe project. Amazing video

[@forthebold]

Awesome. It’s what this channel is all about.

[@RickyRicardo03]

That’s an awesome build, really satisfying to see the process man.

[@forthebold]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zaroulizham]

No words for you bro, from building to painting then the electronics. Respect !

[@DiogoAmancio]

I’ve been watching numerous projects online, this one still by far my favorite. Everything makes sense, the proportions are perfect and the color scheme, even using primary colors, doesn’t look obvious and match perfectly together at same time. Also the red and white pays tribute for a Japanese brand. Respect from Brazil.

[@forthebold]

Thank you. Glad you like it. A pity I don’t get much time to ride it

[@DiogoAmancio]

For The Bold thanks for the answer. A question, if you don’t mind: do you think this project would match a smaller bike? Like a cb350?

[@mansamusmen6188]

This is the BEST demonstration of what a cafe racer should look and feel like. I day dream about this video, I think I can do this and I'm about to find out!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, glad you like the bike

[@UrbanoModa]

Can't believe this got so many dislikes, perfect build and transformation and presentation right down to the last note and song.

[@forthebold]

Thank you all averages out against the number of likes 👍🏻

[@Alexander_Meyer]

The tyre lettering was really good!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, makes the wheel

[@sonny8085]

I've watched a number of these CX500 resto-mod videos now and I have to say that yours is now my favourite. Great colour scheme!

[@forthebold]

Thank you so much, appreciate it.

[@tlp4311]

You are a handy-skilled-man in all area: Mechanical, electrical, design, system, tools usage ... I think you have a team to support , for a person that is so well around, I could imagine you can build anything. Respect!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. But no team. Just me by myself.

[@tlp4311]

Are these project bike after you completed for sale ? Lol , i wish i can stop by and buy one. Rebuild one of this bike would Take me 1-2 yrs and probably not as nice

[@KrabbyOne1]

I had goosebumps in the end of the video. You have built something beautiful, great job sir, now I want to build something too :)

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@cyrilleloreau1603]

Truly an amazing talent that you have developed. Don't know what's more daunting the taking apart of the bike or the electrical??

[@mattcero1]

DUDE! You guys with these time lapse Michael Angelo like creations are killing me! I can't piece mine back together and my CX has sat in my garage in powder coated pieces for over 3 years now. Very nice video and outstanding bike!

[@peterream6508]

Stumbled across your channel a few days ago. Absolutely love the work you do! I"m a Texan but I'd fly to Britain to check out your work. Just amazing. Watching these videos inspires me to find an inexpensive bike the do this myself. I wish I could hit like several times. Please pardon my gushing a bit, I just wanted to express how awesome it is when you take an unloved bike and give it new life and turn heads with the work you do. Keep it up. I'll keep clicking like from across the pond.

[@forthebold]

Thanks so much for the kind words and glad you found the channel. It’s all about inspiring others to build. Best of luck for when you start your own project.

[@MrJpb2000]

Honda CX500’s look so good as Cafe Racers...great job on this 1. 👊😎👍

[@katzblag]

No, Moto Guzzi's look amazing as cafe racers... this is just a huge waste of time and talent.

[@DeMoNiC36]

Beautiful cafe racer..

[@37Gibson]

I have loved watching this bike come together over the last year. The final product is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this inspirational journey.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for coming along on the journey.

[@pepperminth8085]

Amazingly beautiful! You're that what we call "a man with golden hands" in Russia ! Greetings 🤝

[@forthebold]

Amazing thank you glad you enjoyed it.

[@rahulbarca4112]

One of the most exciting Cafe racer build up video on KZbin. Cheers mate.

[@forthebold]

Amazing. Happy to hear you think so.

[@maxshih1067]

Biker from Taiwan, Asia, love your work sir!!!!

[@mikenichols3080]

I’ve got to tell you .. If I was going to buy a bike it would look just like this. Great job !!

[@forthebold]

Thank you, glad you like it

[@douglasarmfield9485]

I commented on one of you other builds-trust me , you are so skilled it hurts.

[@OldManTony]

Absolutely brilliant video Anthony, I’d forgotten how much work went into this build. You know what my favourite bit is, it’s the way you made the radiator disappear with your clever paint scheme choice!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, I forgot most of it also, it's all the tiny bits that all add up.

[@billiondollardan]

This bike is amazing. Well done

[@nunotavares1774]

I saw a lot of works and mods in this cx500 model. A lot! And im honest with you. This is the best that I ever saw!! An inspiration for me. Thank you so much for the sharing.

[@forthebold]

Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@HardwayRanch]

I have enjoyed following your CX500 build from the beginning. I got mine a month after you, but my newly licensed son 'stole' it. A few months ago I had to buy him a 2010 BMW bike to get my CX back! maybe next summer I can start my build. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@forthebold]

Ha, glad you got it back, enjoy the build

[@Beachmangarage]

Your builds and videos have been a real inspiration to me starting my channel last year. Looking forward for what is to come! Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@forthebold]

Amazing, if it's inspired then my work is done

[@Beachmangarage]

Cheers Mate! But you should finish the CB750 first! 😀

[@dakeos9854]

Man, so wish I could do this. Haven't got the space, the tools, or the knowledge unfortunately. Great job though, looks fantastic.

[@syedzaid6676]

I wish that too

[@TheDraindeimo]

The knowledge is gained from perpetual screwup. I finally started putting the tools together, as far as space goes. I live in some really cold ass climates, so I bought a camping awning that is collapsible, typically used for shade during picnics, and put the included wrap on it 3/4 of the way. Keeps the cold out. You’re limited by your own determination.

[@lars-lennartkoller4148]

@@TheDraindeimo I only can agree. I have only a garage for one car. But over the last 2 years I installed a good mechanikal shop here. Knowledge came from learning by doing, tools came piece for piece. Built wo cars in the last two years. Now I'm going to do bike. Everybody told me, that I have not enough space/time/money/tools/expirience/knowledge or whatever. But I started and it worked. If there's a will, there's a way

[@bawihapachuau22]

I have followed this build from the start, and I have to congratulate you on building an awesome bike... This is seriously one of my favorite and easily one of the most beautiful bikes I have ever seen, ever, be it stock or custom.. 👍👍

[@forthebold]

Thanks, I've always liked the CX engine.

[@062809]

I was getting all fired up to build one, then I saw the wiring segment! Cheers to you. Awesome work & great video.

[@forthebold]

Never a fun part

[@TheisDesigns]

Really got the motivation up! Great job!

[@julianrubiol7524]

Greattttt!!! 100% video - no words, there is de magic. Wonderfullllllll. You can remake all others...

[@jackeh1998]

Those bar-end indicators are so cool. Wicked build!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, they are neat.

[@johnathansmith1373]

Well done, I am about to do a build with my 14 year old. We have found a few CX500’s locally. Appreciate the videos!

[@ApexRace]

Really nice Bike and Vid! I will try to build my CX500 also in that style

[@forthebold]

Thanks, all the best with your build

[@FinnKaiden]

How do you know how to do this? Simply amazing. The whole mess of wires made my palms start sweating haha

[@forthebold]

Just learnt over several years

[@LazyGibbon]

I'm not planning on getting a motorcycle but if I would, I'd want one like this! So cool

[@forthebold]

Excellent, get one, they're addictive

[@paulgeiler7470]

Ich bin wegen diesem Projekt auf deinen Kanal gestoßen weil ich auch vor habe eine cx500 umzubauen. Ich finde es toll dass du alles zu einem Video zusammen gefügt hast. Ich würde zwar vieles anders machen aber ich habe trotzdem großen Respekt vor deiner handwerklichen Leistung!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

[@honzaskaryd6488]

Painting rule number 1 Lighter colors first! You should've painted it white first and then mask it off...

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Nice job on the time lapse. And great way to cap it off at the end. I cant wait to release our build videos. you will have to check them out

[@forthebold]

Thanks, still be some CX videos once the weather warms up a little, happy building

[@Crooks103]

I think, that must be something close to how the designer wanted the original bike to look.. Awesome work

[@forthebold]

That's very kind of you to say.

[@FabianRomano1]

Beautifull job man, one of the prettiest if not the nicest cx500 cafe I've seen. The thin blue line on the tank from the masking tape actually did look really good on it, bike would have looked sick with a thin blue line like that in the tank IMO.

[@forthebold]

Thank you so much, glad you like it

[@giancarlo8605]

pls. share youre knowledge man. im impressed

[@forthebold]

There’s a whole video series of 55 videos of this build.

[@heytayo2974]

Looking good use a tromol's

[@md.moniruzzaman8521]

BROTHERS WHAT! A MODIFICATION .I AM [astonished]. Well done BRO..............!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@jkirkup22]

I wish I had the knowledge to build something as good as that, love your builds.

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@froosifroosii2383]

How do you Spell Genius? Because you are one Amazing Amazing Thumbs up and thanks for Sharing Peace

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching this one also

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

And THAT is how you turn a sows ear into a silk purse 👍!!

[@katzblag]

No, It's how you but lipstick on a pig, still just a soulless mass produced knock off

[@jonfarris2716]

Saw you on Shadetree Surgeon. Now I can see why Dime City Cycles have you helping with their build. I have always like these bikes since they first came out. Great build. Nobody can use the excuse "I don't have room to build a bike".

[@forthebold]

Ha, true, definitely no room at mine but you make do with what you have.

[@Nuriil]

one of the most beautiful cafe racer i've seen

[@forthebold]

Thanks

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[@forthebold]

Sorry, I don’t allow any uploads of my videos on any external sites or channels.

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[@MujoNovak]

N I C E !

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@Grasshoppa65]

I don't really like Cafe Racer style bikes, but this one is beautifully done. Lovely job. You have brought back to life a truly under appreciated motor cycle.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, it's good to hear that, appreciate it.

[@piotrkarol72]

Respect !!! What I like about you is, that you do a lot of stuff on your own and share it with us.

[@forthebold]

Thanks. I try do as much. Only part I don’t trust myself is the relocation of the shock mounts. I believe to be 100% safe that was needed to be done by a qualified fabricator.

[@yarikstuntrider]

Cool

[@forthebold]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@endafirmanto2942]

Iam from indonesia excetid thiss amazing

[@forthebold]

Excellent.

[@Technicallyaddicted]

I just scored a gl500 for nearly free. Totally doing this. Never thought my first bike would be a silverwing

[@forthebold]

They’re good bikes.

[@ghilleman7806]

Cx 500 is my absolute favorite bike, and this just made it better

[@user-uw6xo2oe8w]

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[@forthebold]

amazing, thanks, my other CX500 turned out even better

[@zubrizavr]

i'm not fan of that kind of moto but great job! such video inspires people p.s. sorry for my english, oh and how i speak.... *pukeface

[@ChristianRB89]

Why is everyone making cafe racers?

[@forthebold]

They’ve been doing the, since the 1960s

[@ChristianRB89]

@@forthebold I know. But compared to what it was before its just less practical. I do the opposite. Im building a cruiser out of a bmw.

[@tonn333]

@@forthebold please build a featherweight supermoto!

[@peterandrew6755]

Because is sh!t tuncated style, someone feel in nostalgy on mud bath tracking.. And wife leave at home..

[@peterandrew6755]

@@ChristianRB89 Thats better. Slowly riding for the feeling.

[@gabypenz]

hola muy buenas todo un ejemplo de historia te veo desde argentina buenos aires !!!! Gracias por mostrar tus lindas virtudes hacia la gente !!!!! felitaciones

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@isaacnemes4554]

This is one of my all time favorite builds. This thing is so cool and I’m been drawing up some plans for my own cx500 someday after I saw yours. Only thing I would have done differently. Painted the fan either orange or white.

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@pawan9ist]

9:30 Jish 's Honda 125 cc Cafe racer on right side .Hit like if you watched his video of it

[@rizmaniaproduction7994]

I've been watching you're videos more than a thousand times Enjoying youre work boom ... Thank you for making imaginations becoming a reality.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching

[@grahamlaw9284]

Just watched the cx500 transformation. Really good. Going to attempt to do something similar. Thanks

[@forthebold]

Have fun!

[@CarleAldrete]

That was incredible and what a beautiful bike. I love everything about your design. Especially the white letters on the tires. Well done

[@forthebold]

Thank you, they do finish the bike I think

[@CJBMAGGOT94]

Coolest cafe bike I've seen on KZbin... I need a CX.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, very kind, go get one :)

[@muhammadihsan4896]

Okay.. this is the most awesome video in this year so far. Absolutely stunning

[@forthebold]

That's very kind of you to say

[@charleslilly4213]

Beautiful build. I’m just now getting into these cafe racer bikes and really enjoy them

[@forthebold]

Thanks, it's a very addictive hobby

[@jimsworthow531]

That is a room full of beautiful customs! Great job on that CX; I had an 81 CX years ago and wish I kept it and had your vision.

[@forthebold]

Sure is a great room to be featured in

[@FrancisLCorro]

Impressive. What a mechanical genius

[@forthebold]

thanks

[@Streisnd94]

Wow what a great work! This week I got the idea out of nowhere to either start a project bike. I'm still not sure which bike to use, but your Video was a great Inspiration. Thank you, that's really motivating.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching and glad it’s inspired you.

[@FredyArg]

and it only took you 9 minutes, you are great at making these!!!!

[@forthebold]

Only 9

[@remotorcycled]

Awesome video dude! I'm currently building a yamaha TT600 street scrambler. Seeing videos like this gets me inspired to get back out in the -5c garage! Thanks :)

[@forthebold]

Best of luck, enjoy

[@cranky1812]

I am getting addicted to your videos, subscribed

[@forthebold]

Thanks for subscribing. Hope you enjoy them.

[@Kerryhouseforrent]

Beautiful bike.. love the colour scheme... excellently made movie... Now to clear out the garage...., thank you

[@forthebold]

Thank you so much

[@mistymills5639]

Just beautiful i just got my first cx500 in stock form I hope I turns out ok

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Best of luck

[@kxjesse250]

Such a beautiful bike, and a great build. I just wish it had a back fender of any sort. Everybody’s cafe builds end at the back of the seat, i’ve always felt atheistically it makes the lines of the bikes seem incomplete. Plus you get shit up your back and on the seat when you cruise around slower. Just my humble opinion, you’re a super skillful builder

[@sevederendo]

dont ever stop making this kind of video.... thanks :)

[@forthebold]

I’ll keep on 👍

[@Para-ni5lx]

What a FANTASTIC buiLd and transformation. KUDOS to you

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@Sanjeet_1810]

By far the best cafe racer build. Subscribed

[@forthebold]

Thank you, and hope you enjoy the content

[@djjazzy53]

That's an incredible build and astonishingly magnificent result! I owned a 1982 CX and always loved it, turned out to be a great base for your build dude, xlnt!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@MegaKencam]

I just binge watched this. Great build!

[@forthebold]

Amazing, hope you enjoyed it

[@MegaKencam]

@@forthebold Very much. I did yell at the screen a couple of times... I'm envious of the cafe racer community where you live.

[@glennburrow4364]

That looks seriously awesome

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@TheWatkid3]

Like the simplicity of those style bikes ...beautiful bike Go Honda

[@forthebold]

Thank you, sometimes simplicity is the key.

[@colegoddard4901]

Wow like seriously wow. How do I become a bike builder!? That is one amazing transformation!

[@forthebold]

Just try it and learn on the way

[@ethanwruck2164]

Absolutely beautiful

[@brit-in-czech]

Skill. Talent. Beautiful cafe racer.

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@outbackwack368]

Man, that is truly badass! That's precisely what I wanted to do with my 1980 CX500D. Then reality struck and I knew I neither the time or inclination to complete it. Sold the bike for $800 and bought a Suzuki Vstrom 650 instead :-( Thanks for sharing!

[@forthebold]

That’s the thing. To strip them all the way down it’s time and money. I see a lot of quick conversions where the bike isn’t stripped down to the frame and my only problem with that is it doesn’t give you chance to see what needs repairing on a 40 year old bike. Maybe one day when you have the time?

[@TheMangoAssassin]

@@forthebold Space is the issue for me, wish I had a garage cause I'd like to do this to a fair few bikes as a passion project that just need some loving, then flip them for a reasonable amount that earns me a little pocket and someone a nice shiny retro.

[@maverich22]

bravo bravo..bravo... completely nouvelle and staggering... round of applause... shear hard work n creativity...

[@forthebold]

Thank you