How to design a cafe racer motorcycle

[@vigolevigo7625]

This is exactly the kind of video that i needed. I’ve been wanting to build a cafe racer from a honda bike fir a long time and this video is perfect. I’ll get started as soon as i get the license. Keep up the good work 💪

[@forthebold]

Amazing, good luck with the license

[@VincentVincent-p2g]

somone should make a motorcycle building app like this. so beginners can be helped with visualisation.

[@forthebold]

Good call.

[@michaelwong5356]

100% agree.

[@abhi-zx5sz]

ive been looking for an app like that myself found one but it isnt good

[@ryangriffiths2608]

I was thinking the same thing or even a website that can be migrated into an app.

[@Kelembor]

It's not easy, I've tried and it's a big project if you want something really well done.

[@Kenteshimodo]

Your channel has become the best most informative and casual-fessional cafe racer channel on yt I'm gonna be coming here a lot for help i imagine!

[@forthebold]

+Kenteshimodo Wow, thank you, appreciate the really positive comment, made my day.

[@VashSpiegel]

I still keep coming back to this video years later.

[@forthebold]

Glad to hear that you’re enjoying it

[@theolav12]

This editing is so well done!

[@forthebold]

+Balzsack mcdouchwad Thank you:)

[@iancarman]

That was a very bloody helpful video, I can see myself watching this a couple of times for more pointers 👍🏻

[@forthebold]

I'm glad it helps :)

[@brunoumoffia6098]

Carmo HD I have already watched it 3 times back to back lol 😁

[@TulsaMotoClub]

Man this guy gs build inspired me to start my first build! super helpful!

[@michaelwong5356]

I was thinking of turning my 2006 CBR600RR to either a cafe racer or a street bobber or scrambler. What's your thought on this?

[@sadekausi]

Really cool stuff with the editing!

[@forthebold]

+sade Thank you

[@RogueMech]

I am getting ready to do a café build on my recently deceased brother's stock 1979 GS550L and your videos have been an amazing resource for ideas. Thank you!

[@forthebold]

You're welcome, I'm glad they've helped. All best wishes with your build.

[@creativecharactersmiami]

Amazing video! Really simplifies the process step by step..! Thanks for sharing! Cant wait to get my 2nd bike to build my own racer...

[@forthebold]

+Creative Characters Thank you, good luck with your build when you get your bike.

[@TannyrSD3]

Man, that was fantastic to see the animated process. The hardest part to visualize for me was the changing of the front forks.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, it does help to see things visually before starting

[@Esmirization]

Hi, already driving bikes for some longer time and having in plan to build one of these because I got really into it, they have something special. Great videos and thanks to You i have some better visions now. Cheers!

[@forthebold]

Thank you, I'm glad they've helped.

[@johannesbohm8463]

How this video is made, wow. And the background music on top of it, nice. 11 out of 10. Perfection.

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@Jw_hunter]

This was a pretty good video. Was about to buy a cb250 and these videos have helps me realise it's gonna be a lot more expensive

[@forthebold]

It is expensive but if it's a hobby that you'll enjoy it's definitely worth it.

[@VintageMotorcycles]

Dude, I really like the opening of your channel. And the content too. Send a hello to the Brazilians. Congrats.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, hello to Brazil,

[@Hunterslife315]

Just started on my 2nd cafe. Got it free and in great shape kawi 750. Took me about 2months for my 1st was a 1100 78 Honda gold wing. I was amazed at the look.

[@forthebold]

Awesome. Glad it worked well.

[@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102]

Loved the editing on this one, I'm only 18 so building my own bike will probably not be a thing I'll do in the near future, but after I finish my education, I certainly will.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, go for it, and yeah, education first then building ;)

[@charliearango3116]

Clear explanation , straight forward, now I got it clear, cheers mate!!

[@shehabmestkawy7582]

best video i watched about make ur own cafe raser

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@ronalddandy2858]

Wow! Learned more in this short vid than I ever thought! Thanks.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped

[@LexDashP]

Bro it is currently Jan 09 2019 and I share your exact sentiments ......like exact

[@sheehan102]

how have you not got more subscribers! This is a great video, really useful for me especially as i am hoping to build myself a cafe racer ready for when i take my a2 licence in december. keep up the great content!

[@forthebold]

+joseph sheehan Thanks I thought 3000 was enough but I'm glad people are subscribing and finding the channel useful. Good luck on your build and getting your licence.

[@sheehan102]

thanks man :p

[@chrisa1963]

Excellent video. I'm on with a cafe project at the moment and your video told me some things I didn't know. It's got me thinking....

[@forthebold]

Excellent, glad it helps.

[@TiBoT80]

Thinking of building my own cafe racer soon! This video (+all the other ones on your channel) really helped me out! Keep them comming!

[@forthebold]

+TiBoT80 Go for it, take your time and enjoy the process

[@TiBoT80]

+dreegez I will. But what about your bike? Making any progress?

[@forthebold]

Nearly there, I'm awaiting a battery charger to come from the US for this Ballistic battery as there's pretty much no UK stockists

[@TiBoT80]

+dreegez Nice, can't wait for the final video!

[@dannyoktim9628]

Clap,clap,clap. . .love the bike, love the video, love your style. . . .you moved my ground! I'm a fan. . . .Oktim

[@forthebold]

Glad to hear you like it. Thanks

[@abdullahshahidr]

Amazing....Just what a beginner needs. Starting my project soon....thnx for inspiration and guidance...Keep up the good work

[@forthebold]

Thank you, and good luck with your project. what will it be?

[@abdullahshahidr]

For The Bold - dreegez Well I literally have no experience with bikes and this my first time starting a project so in the country I live I am considering a Honda CG 125 Its extremely simple and according to my age I'll be able to ride it.

[@forthebold]

It's a good place t start, they make nice scramblers.

[@abdullahshahidr]

For The Bold - dreegez Wow...didn't know that CG 125 is the successor of CB 125 I'll consider the scrambler too....well I need to do some hard research before starting.

[@0TheAbusementPark0]

Abdullah ...any updates on your build ?? i want to start a small project too but on a 70cc bike just get an idea of how things work and learn from mistakes before i start on a bigger engine bike.

[@ANDY5]

That was brilliant, I am in awe of your production skills mate

[@forthebold]

+Andy's Motorcycle Obsessions Ah thank you. some advantages to being a designer, which is why I'm into bikes as a hobby, an escape from staring at the screen!

[@ANDY5]

Noice :)

[@Dimitar_Genov]

You mention a blog piece with design lines at 1:10. Can you please post a link? Thank you!

[@АнтонБалнокин]

Great video, perfect job! The best channel for cafe racers build. Thank you.

[@forthebold]

Thank you. Amazing to hear you like the channel.

[@RayMAKES]

very nice "quickie" tutorial. something to think about for my next project bike!

[@forthebold]

Excellent, glad it's helped. If my videos help inspire people I'm happy.

[@thediggerman2]

Thanks for all the videos!! They're really helping me create an image in my head for when I start building my own cafe racer

[@forthebold]

+sterre kramers You're welcome, and good luck for when you start.

[@thediggerman2]

+dreegez cheers!

[@audicreate]

Is there a resource for figuring out what yoke and triple tree fit different bikes as far as compatibility with the head tube etc?

[@forthebold]

You can make anything fit with the correct bearings and stem swap back to the original.

[@Kris-to4tl]

excellent video as it gives you great info about the style look and feel and it helps also with a budget as you can see what parts are needed and what you can modify , cheers for the video

[@forthebold]

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

[@marvinlouietongol6800]

This video is so great. Is it necessary to convert from fuel injection to carburator type to clear up the triangle? Thanks

[@forthebold]

Depends if your bike has fuel injection or carbs. You can retune fuel injectors to run pods. Alternatively you can replace with carbs

[@bahatipatrick212]

Does modding affect bike stability?

[@ferrari430sc100]

how do you change an entire front end... that would mean now forks and shocks, new triple tree, new lights and brackets, bars, etc etc... is there a simpler way?

[@forthebold]

No not really I'm afraid, the look aof the cafe racer needs all parts such as bars, lights etc changing. But if you're changing the forks then a triple tree or yolk is a much needed part, unless you're lucky enough to find replacement forks that slip right in.

[@sgntbilco]

Can you do a vid on converting old school lighting to all LED, i dont know if that is a thing worth doing or not.

[@forthebold]

I can do. A very simple fix.

[@renevelasco4157]

Thank you. Now if you could tell me the mod shops that would be great.

[@forthebold]

Try it yourself

[@BreezerVsTheWow]

any chance you know what front tire that is? really new to it all but that tire looks amazing

[@adskafjrufhauäšhlklöjlllhhhui]

i have 5€

[@adskafjrufhauäšhlklöjlllhhhui]

what is the cheap way :D ur bike is nice.

[@rehtsya]

Subscribed. I dont have much mechanical knowledge but Im motivated to give it a go.

[@forthebold]

Go for it, learning on the job is the only way to learn

[@rehtsya]

+dreegez Thanks

[@TheSpikeBomb]

can anybody tell me the name/model of the red honda tank

[@forthebold]

Sorry, but if I find out I'll let you know

[@lukesworld2864]

Funny, my build is the example motorcycle, down to the color! I realize they don't all have external oil tanks, but the one you used for example almost certainly does, in which case you'd still need some kind of tank in the 'triangle' or wherever you might put it. I've seen slimmer ones that stand up and lean back or a pill style round one. Mine is a 75 and I think the following generation (80 maybe?) they went to having all the oil in the crank case. You have a nice bike, too bad we can't share pictures here.

[@forthebold]

Yeah I've used creative license on that one, but Cognito Motors make a really thin nice one that mounts next to the frame to allow for your void to work cognitomoto.com/products/bolt-on-cb750-oil-can

[@lukesworld2864]

dreegez I've actually looked at that one. I keep considering it but the capacity is less than original so I keep weighing that out, visually a plus, but less volume means more frequent oil changes as the oil spends more time in the engine, and I believe that would contribute to higher oil temperatures as well. It's certainly possible I could be wrong though. And on Cognito Moto, I really like that air filter they have that goes across the four carbs, it's more unique than the 4 pod setup. Much more expensive though! Lol

[@forthebold]

Luke's World Definitely, I don't think Cognito can put a foot wrong, everything they do is spot on.

[@lukesworld2864]

So far most of my parts have come from Dime City Cycles. I also like a few of the bits that Joker Machine makes.

[@forthebold]

Luke's World I do like Dime City, I regret not going there when I was in Florida last. Would have been an experience

[@DerekAmoako-plusone]

This is a great video, super helpful. Loved the editing too

[@devonb.2302]

The only thing holding me back from making my ninja 250 into something cool is the front fork, how would I go about finding a donor fork that will fit?

[@forthebold]

Could always stick with the original forks? All BAlls Racing has a fork conversion list to use. very handy

[@jonathanregalado6424]

Iv got a 71 cb350 and I love the idea of swapping out the whole front end. Where/how would I find a front end to swap it with?

[@forthebold]

To be honest you can make most fronts fit. For an easy life, you can start with checking what triple clamp forks will swap to yours, then work from there. Alternatively you could measure your fork diameter and see what others share that size if you don't want to swap the yolk. Baring in mind chances are you'll have to change the front wheel and brake callipers also. I do like the CL350 forks, might be worth looking into those? Good luck

[@backfrumthedeadking3062]

and could you see the bike at diffrent angles or it only at the side view

[@forthebold]

Only if you create it at a different angle

[@chrisenright7003]

Hey dude - the tan hump seat you apply appears to be really well integrated with a kick-up rear hoop. Can you let me know where these parts were snagged from please?

[@forthebold]

I found a really good bloke off ebay that supplies brat style hoops with that kick. If you search for your bike it might come up. Also for the seat to follow that kick up you'll need to do some cutting.

[@jacobjarvis8403]

Any tips for beginners with little to no mechanic background. I currently work as an engineer but have never been a car or bike person and recently purchased a 1978 CB750

[@forthebold]

Take your time, start small and learn every bit in detail as you go.

[@melaniewagnercollins]

Awesome! Thank you for showing me what a Suzuki 250 could evolve into!

[@forthebold]

The possibility is there with any bike you wish.

[@KevinMartinez88]

What kind of tank was the one you chosen at the end?

[@forthebold]

+Kevin Martinez to be honest I'm not 100% sure. Has the marks of a CX500 with the knee dents but it isn't.

[@DuskitBlack]

What kind of forKs could be used for a 1981 cb750? Would shortening the forks work as well?

[@forthebold]

If you were to stick to the standard ones they would need shortening I'd say, GSXR or CBR are the popular USD style forks.

[@DuskitBlack]

For The Bold - dreegez Awesome! I saw your fork shorting vid and thought it wouldn't be a crazy hard thing to do (hopefully) thanks!

[@stezhina]

Hey, nice video and also want to try :) but have 2 questions here 1) is there exist any archive/db with image parts(details photo) or just search image from inet and get part from that image? 2) what about scale? if we get 2 images from inet they could be make from different distance and in this case fuel tank from cb125 could looks bigger then from cb750

[@forthebold]

No there's no archive, and scale: you have to measure yourself

[@nuruzzaman4893]

How do I learn about the mechanics and tools I need to get started?

[@forthebold]

Google and KZbin I’d say.

[@bif1974]

simple and tidy video, straight to the point! love it mate.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it. It’s an old one by now.

[@adityaverma4987]

Make a same video for modifications on royal Enfield Himalayan please.

[@Umonsterable]

Hi, where do you get the vector for all the components like frame, tire, engine, etc.? Thank you

[@forthebold]

These are cut out of other images as bitmap, unfortunately they don't exist as vector.

[@athreykatti]

Great video, keep the good stuff coming mate.

[@forthebold]

+athreykatti Thank you, never could have imagined that people would enjoy my videos but I'm glad you are.

[@stefanhansen5882]

Absolutely amazing! Can you make a video showing how you actually do this in Photoshop? Thanks!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. There’s one available on my channel Already 🤘

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@forthebold Found it! Thanks!

[@samtellier7441]

great job

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@JosephKimJoeyBigTime]

without an air filter will dust and debris be sucked up into the engine?

[@forthebold]

You always put filters on. Put pod filters if you want to eliminate the pods. You can even get filters for velocity stacks (which some do run without)

[@ignaciorubino9022]

Idk much about motorcycles, but isn´t taking out the air filter going to affect the bikes efficiency? Or its power...

[@forthebold]

You replace them with filter pods.

[@BroccoliBrigardist]

I really would like a nice oldtimer looking bike with the usual café racer style, the color scheme with the brown and the wrapped exhaust and nice brown handelbars that kind of old bikes don't come with big motors mostly I think but I wouldn't need that I don't even know if the bike in my dream classifies as a café racer but I don't even know what else it would be....

[@forthebold]

+BroccoliBrigardist sounds like a triumph or royal enfield. Or even a Jawa

[@Mr1990Darkness]

Does something like this require welding and metal work?

[@forthebold]

Mr1990Darkness Yup. Welding and fabrication needed to get it looking right

[@skier_jerry]

Does anyone know of a resource that gives a step by step process for building a cafe racer? Would love to try, just have zero experience with it. Thanks!

[@forthebold]

This channel is a good one for you. Every single step here on all my bikes.

[@jordanmays822]

im confused, so a bike does, or does not need the air filter on the back? getting an 81 CB 175 and im wondering if its required, and also where to mount my battery after mods?

[@forthebold]

It'll ned some kind of filtration system, so here we have pods, alternative is velocity stacks. And for the battery you use a lithium ion which can be fitted under the seat like on my Suzuki GS

[@jordanmays822]

ok cool, im looking at filtration alternatives now thank you! now if the battery sits under the seat would it just be mounted in the location the old filter was? that may sound confusing apologies

[@forthebold]

If you get a seat with an empty seat cowl you can put it there.

[@jordanmays822]

ahhh ok i just saw your video for the battery relocating thanks man

[@thechommaina]

This video was so helpful. Thank you!!!

[@justinfigley4867]

Loved the video and awesome breakdown with step by step

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@joeycutajar572]

nice man can you do one with a yamaha virago xv1100 thx

[@ronaldvillarias687]

were did you put the motorcycle battery sir?

[@forthebold]

For these builds I would recommend under the seat.

[@JuveX0]

Mate you could easily turn this into a solid business if you built a website with editing Café options as simple as this.💯

[@shafickrahman88]

Awesome video...but I don't like that Blank V in most cafe racers... Getting rid of it will be a problem??

[@shafickrahman88]

And subscribed hope to see more quality videos 🤘

[@forthebold]

You could leave the air filer box in place where the V in the frame is. Some cafe racers have them there. If your bike has the frame like that it'll need a lot of thinking if you were going to get rid of it as it's a substantial part of the support, or you could start with a bike like a Yamaha Virago which doesn't have that V

[@mladenlupsa2354]

how legal is this,can you register it as the same bike afterwards?

[@forthebold]

Yeah you can in the uk

[@timothymiles7849]

If I just bought a 1980 Honda 200 Twinstar and I want a set of front and rear forks like whats on this video but want to keep the wheels and tires I have. I really like how the wheels and break system looks. What would you recommend? Love the gold look and love the style of the rear shocks in vid and on your bike.

[@forthebold]

Try looking at newer bikes that may be being dismantled, that'll give you the gold forks, but you'll need to change the yolk also to fit, the wheels will be easy to swap, but the brakes might be a bit harder.

[@chrisdavie4660]

1977 CB 400T; good base model, what can I do with it...? Not bought yet, this could be my 1st build...

[@forthebold]

YEah I'd say it's a good bike to build.

[@manuv.jyothi8116]

Can u suggest some other bikes to start the biuld

[@forthebold]

Anything from a Virago, Ducati Monster, BMW R80, pretty much any bike to be honest. Preferably a steel frame.

[@aku3h077]

is the flat bottom a must for cafe racer? or I can use something like Yamaha byson tank

[@forthebold]

+No Name no not a must. In fact I actually find bikes more interesting. I have a top 5 tanks video and one of them is a real angular tank

[@aku3h077]

+For The Bold - dreegez cool Mann. that means I'm gonna chop my byson😂

[@forthebold]

+No Name poor thing. Good luck

[@aku3h077]

+For The Bold - dreegez poor soul turing into a beast

[@ramdanebougaa9967]

i wonder what are the softwares used by designers of cafe racer???

[@forthebold]

Photoshop

[@NasirKhan-mq2ki]

No that's how you show it!!!! EXCELLENT stuff....

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@oanmuhammad8628]

Hello I am from Pakistan Which ap you use for this design

[@forthebold]

Photoshop

[@singhsa123]

Where could I find a tank similar to the brushed steel one you used?

[@forthebold]

start with googling 'Benelli Mojave tank' see if that fits what you might be after.

[@singhsa123]

dreegez wow that was super quick haha. I believe that's it. Thank you!

[@forthebold]

singhsa123 Actually double check that one, I think some only have an indent on one side. I imagine you're after one with indents on both sides?

[@singhsa123]

dreegez ahh. Yes I just noticed that. I'm working with a 1981 cb750 and loved the seat you used in this video

[@forthebold]

singhsa123 The seat you can buy is from caferacerseats.co.uk I'll have another think about the tank. Good luck with your build

[@bi99en]

I have an 84 Honda cb650, what kind of forks would you recommend

[@forthebold]

I like the existing forks on those but probably a bit too long. You could try forks from a honda CL as they're a bit cool and retro, but if you're thinking of fitting new forks like on the video then the world is your oyster, whatever you decide will need work converting as I think you'd be stuck to find a quick replacement solution. Best way to start is to measure the diameter of your fork holes in the yolk / triple clamp and compare a list against what might fit. The other thing to then think about is your break callipers as whatever you change to will need either modifying to fit the CB's callipers or buy new ones for the new forks.

[@bi99en]

dreegez cool thanks a lot

[@youngle647]

Where do you get front forks? Any recommendations?

[@greensamurai5805]

Can you make a video about custom chopper motorcycles? I am 16 years old and am trying to build a custom motorcycle using a Honda CM 200 Twin as a base ,what kind of style can I give to this bike ?? Keep up with the good videos I really enjoy them ! :D

[@forthebold]

I've often looked at choppers but they're probably the hardest to build and get right. It's the fixed rear swing arm (or where it used to be) needs some skill to weld and get right.

[@TechGeniusindia]

Hey brother..!!! Want to see your machine make some sound... Is it working..?? Please post a video about it

[@forthebold]

Been neglecting my bike over the last month as I've had a wedding to organise, but I'll be back on it in the next few weeks.

[@TechGeniusindia]

+dreegez pls do is as soon as possible i am very eager to see your bike coz u t the only person who made complete video series on how to built a cafe racer from scratch

[@forthebold]

I will, it's been sitting still long enough

[@aarondeslatte786]

What is a good photo editor to use? (2001 Triumph Legend TT900)

[@CrisEdmundson]

What bike you're using isn't really relevant to what photo editor to use, but if you're looking for a free alternative to Photoshop, give Gimp a try, it's a free and open-source Photoshop alternative with pretty much the exact same functionality. Hope this helps~ (not into bikes quite yet, but I'm a young graphic designer and my entire workflow is powered by free open-source software like Gimp and Inkscape)

[@forthebold]

Any photo editor you're familiar with will do.

[@johnbaptise2262]

Hey what would your opinion be of getting a csc sg250 just to make it into a cafe racer?

[@forthebold]

If you like it go for it.

[@christianramone3669]

sir, from what model is the brushed steel gas tank?

[@forthebold]

I thought it was a 'Benelli Mojave tank' but I don't think it is exactly that. I need to find out myself.

[@angeltenorio8028]

What happens when you remove your air filter? I read that it's bad for your bike but is it wrong?

[@forthebold]

You have to compensate with re-jetting the carbs but you have to put a replacement filter like pods, you can't leave a filter off

[@lovedove2661]

Thanks for this amazing detailed video. I can't wait to start my project.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, and good luck with yours.

[@callmerel2809]

Where do you find the pictures to edit with, whats the key word ?

[@forthebold]

Just from any website selling parts really

[@JesusMETAL92]

how you make to have the bikes taken on images, i want to make that its awesome i mean i know its in photoshop i'm a designer too, but all te parts and all that stuff

[@forthebold]

I cut out all the different parts from photos and inspiration I find on the net

[@JesusMETAL92]

ahhhh ok, im gonna make some prototypes... D: THANKS

[@forthebold]

Have fun

[@Guychace]

Can anyone recommend a front end similar to the one showed? Building a BSA Spitfire Cafe!

[@forthebold]

This is a USD from Triumph, but most forks will work but will need the spindle and bearings changed.

[@noelsapulete575]

this video was awesome, extremely informative

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@joelvargheese6264]

hey can you pls help me make a design perspective for a ktm duke cafe racer ... may pp thin my idea for this bike is useless ,,, can you pls help me

[@forthebold]

I'm sorry I don't have the time to design

[@vibingwithvinnie]

I hope u will upload more videos... as it will help us and special for rtr apache...

[@forthebold]

Yes, a new video will be uploaded every week.

[@Daddimirr]

As a 14 year old with my motorcycles 400 miles away, do you think i could do a hybrid 4stroke bike in a cafe racer body style with maybe a 70cc engine?great video, very informative, keep up the good work.

[@forthebold]

Yeah you could do, it might be worth you looking at some scrambler / brat style builds which have the essence of cafe, but use lighter bikes. Check out Blitz Motorcycles who do some really nice stripped out brat style bikes.

[@Daddimirr]

thanks

[@tinosenf6937]

Can you make this for the german simson S51...?

[@forthebold]

You could do.

[@Yosefandreii]

Can we just lower tye front fork?

[@forthebold]

Yeah you can do

[@iDocRich]

Thanks for the awesome video. Could you tell me what tank that is from the final selection? (Brushed steel tank)

[@coltonbyu]

I would also love to know this

[@forthebold]

Sorry, I've had so many people asking for that one. I'll try and identify it.

[@johnnyutah7295]

Excellent video, one I will be referring to when I start mine.

[@forthebold]

Excellent. All the best

[@wrestlingdemon742]

Does anyone have a recommendation on the front forks to use? Ones like in his video.

[@forthebold]

GSXR CBR the can be endless