First lesson. It’s not a “CAFÉ” racer. It’s a “CAFF” racer. The British rockers who first built these bikes back in the 60’s, rode them to greasy spoon diners and truck stops called “Transport Cafes” Now they didn’t know how to pronounce “Café”, they saw it as “Caff”. In fact, in the UK, a diner that does fried breakfasts, coffee, tea, basic lunches, is still universally known as a “Caff”. A café is something far posher with cakes, maybe wine, tapas, that sorta thing.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
@@SvenTviking Sounds like more of a regional pronunciation thing rather than a rule lol. I thing most people nowadays will continue pronouncing it “Café”
@DEANO9143 жыл бұрын
87’ Yamaha Radian. Not the best choice for sure but I basically got the bike for free. And it actually came out pretty good.
@AK-hn4jy3 жыл бұрын
Goldwing 🤟😂
@Kane-O-Mansfield3 жыл бұрын
@@SvenTviking Potato/Tomato...... Depends where you're from.
@Str8sixfan4 жыл бұрын
I have no business being on any motorcycle, but I've always liked the look of cafe racers. Really enjoyed this one!
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Just take a rider’s safety course and you’ll be right at home!
@minimalistix13373 жыл бұрын
I had maybe worst expectations from motorcycles than you, never wanted to be even around them. Tried later in life, and now this is my favorite hobbie.
@ryanjay7073 жыл бұрын
Yup likewise, I can appreciate the look at all bikes but cafe racers to me are timeless
@samburt3 жыл бұрын
Something about a cafe racer is pulling me - super affordable as well
@chrisaskme8113 жыл бұрын
I agree, you shouldn’t even be watching these videos
@Bimmersheck3 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first bike to build into a Cafe racer. 1985 CB650. Got it for 300 bucks off a a friend which is a steal! I'm so excited to start building it. Love the videos on this channel. Definitely will help me alot with the build!
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Enjoy it! Now that the weather is getting nice again, I should be finishing up the CB650 build
@shannonchurchill45563 жыл бұрын
News flash; none of the bikes mentioned will be “the fastest on the road”. When pursuing the build style called a “cafe racer”, remember all the bikes mentioned are anything but race worthy. It’s just nostalgia basically, and the pursuit of creativity.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
well said!
@danpolk11 ай бұрын
News flash? How stupid do you think everyone watching these videos happens to be?
@HolstonEllis3 жыл бұрын
I just started my first build a couple months ago. It's a 1982 Kawazaki Z550 LTD (KZ550C), which is more of a cruiser style. I'm converting to monoshock rear suspension, upholstering the seat pan in more of a cafe racer style, but it's still going to be good for two riders and I don't plan to lower the handlebars for a more comfortable riding position. So it's kind of a hybrid chopper/cafe racer/brat bike. Hopefully pretty unique.
@Blballerboy3 жыл бұрын
Howd the bike end up? any pictures?
@matthewmitchell89412 жыл бұрын
A tenant abandoned a '74 Yamaha Tx 750 basket case at a rental property. Do I throw it away, or Cafe bike it? How did your build go?
@taylordarr33 жыл бұрын
I've owned a couple Yamaha XS over the years. I personal like my xs400 over my 750 because of how light and nimble it is. I'm looking at an sr500 this week for the same reason
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point! There’s something to be said about small, light, and nimble bikes!
@dopernautzofficial15042 жыл бұрын
that's the one thing I dont like about my 750 is not the lightest cafe racer haha
@climatepurification3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate seeing these old bikes on the road again. Hope you guys post videos of your builds.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
The videos are starting up again this week!
@wisdomfox8572 жыл бұрын
The fu part some people are trying sale these bike for 100k plus when they go for around 6-8k
@dabbgk4 ай бұрын
I was just given a free cb450. It’s in rough shape and I was ready to just trash it until I seen it was a good cafe racer candidate. These videos are good inspiration. Hopefully this bike gets a second chance at life now lol
@Youllvanish2 жыл бұрын
Hi, just discovered the channel and subscribed! OK, so I'm working on a 1966 Moto Guzzi 125cc Stornello Sport. it was my wife's late father's bike, so I'm doing a complete resto mod on it. converting from a 6v to a 12v system, fresh suspension, new carb new wheels and tires, basically building the remnants from scratch and have a long job ahead of me. thanks for all the great content! keep up the great work!
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing! What a great bike and it sounds like you are doing that project tastefully!
@philcaron4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to the 2 additional videos. Working now on a 1200cc Goldwing. Cheers!
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
No problem! We have a goldwing build going on this channel as well!
@gottanikoncamera10 ай бұрын
Well, it was surreal clicking on this random cafè video and hearing your familiar voice (I’ve followed your film channel since the beginning) and seeing a familiar setting. Never had a clue from watching your film channel that motorcycles were in your life. Cool beans.
@apexproductions72322 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence, I was watching this Vedio to possibly find a future build idea. You mentioned how you love the 5 spoke wheels on the Suzuki gs models! I have a gs850 cafe with 5 spoke wheels 😂
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s funny😂 those wheels are sweet!!
@mmotorcycles94974 жыл бұрын
I mostly restore classic sportbikes from the late eighties to mid nineties. But I’m doing a 1972 Honda cl 100. I’m going to switch out the motor for a 100cc 2 stroke. Bike was running all original and cheap.
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Can’t go wrong with 2 strokes
@malcolmwind3 жыл бұрын
Just starting my first project bike, it’s an 82 Cb900F. My inspiration is CRD’s #1 EVO except without the fairing and maybe with an OEM “Freddie Spencer” inspired paint scheme.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome! Good luck on your build
@tockingwatches23772 жыл бұрын
I’m between a cafe racer and a scrambler for my first bike. Thanks for the vid.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your first bike!
@tockingwatches23772 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide Thanks. As much as I love the cafe racer style, the scrambler seems very practical. I just have no clue how much riding I’ll do on the road versus gravel, back roads, etc. I’m in the mountains of NC so while I’m hoping for a good mix, I have no clue what I’ll enjoy yet. Any suggestions?
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
@@tockingwatches2377 It's all personal preference! Off roading is more taxing on the body and the bike but it does look very fun!
@Bludlungg3 жыл бұрын
Tokyo revengers has really gotten me into Motorcycles. I used to overlook them, but know I know the real value of them
@markdavidaredonia1873 жыл бұрын
Mikey and his bobber!
@Andrew-qc8jh Жыл бұрын
Is their channel dead? I can't find them
@misakufoxx Жыл бұрын
@@Andrew-qc8jhit’s a manga/anime series!!
@ThatOneFryGuy4463 жыл бұрын
Picked up a 79 CB750 with light cosmetic damage for 600$! Looking to build my first cafe racer!
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Great buy! Good luck!
@neildorritt5719 Жыл бұрын
I have a skyteam ace 125. I'm building a scrambler / Cafe racer hybrid sort of thing. Low budget build, not show bike quality but I'm loving it
@AnthonyyVanessa_3 жыл бұрын
Question. Do you recommend a new rider to purchase a bmw k100 custom built?
@Kane-O-Mansfield3 жыл бұрын
First project bike was an '84 Cb250N and now a Kz440 - Fun times! Great vid btw
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Awesome couple of bikes! And thank you!
@sofianmaguilej18482 жыл бұрын
Planning on starting my first project bike in a year or two. This vid comes in handy now and will probably be brought back up when it’s time to start building😁
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
@andrewhannam.3 жыл бұрын
Yamaha xs750/xs850's are super cool triples sound amazing
@kylecruz42332 жыл бұрын
That Canon P at the background 👌🏼
@EdlerRuprecht2 жыл бұрын
So in love with the Honda cb
@cammed462 жыл бұрын
just picked up a xs500 that’s pretty much a full cafe, got rear disk, dropped bars, cut & welded frame with a fiberglass cafe style seat and tank
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a sweet bike!!
@joelstatosky18173 жыл бұрын
So it seems that the general consensus with beginner café racers is to stick to bikes that wont need a lot of custom work and that don't have complex engine lay outs if you want to do modifications there. then it seems in the intermediate café racers we still have bikes with good parts availability and community however these bikes will often have more complex engine layouts or parts that make them harder to work and cost some more money for parts (if you are a car guy bike parts will seem cheap at just about every level though). Then in the advanced category we have just about anything.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@Godwinalbertthomas Жыл бұрын
Would love to know your opinion about royal Enfield continental GT 650
@DriversSide Жыл бұрын
That bike may or may not be in the next video in this series!
@joshuaeasterby74082 жыл бұрын
what do u think of pursang electric bike for beginner or a calk or a dab motors cafe racer or a land moto electric bike or suron off roader or tourer
@ethanmeatzie61792 жыл бұрын
I recently acquired a 1970 Yamaha AT1 125 that I'm wanting to build into a scrambler. 'Course, it sat in snow drifts every winter since around the time I was born, so it's gotta be got back to running, so I've got a baked in excuse to mod it to what I want in the first place.
@kaysec2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was super helpful
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad I could help! :)
@dejadii2 жыл бұрын
I was recently gifted my Pop’s old ‘79 Honda Cx500c because he inherited our buddy’s ‘07 Fat Boy when he passed away. My dad left the CX out in the elements so it’s been a bit of a pain trying to get it looking good again and I told him I really want to turn it into a cafe racer but my plans for it have freaked him out a bit since he thinks it’s such a great bike, originally. I don’t blame him and I agree. Although I’m an artist (he is too) and he appreciates my vision, and I do see how it could be much better put to use on a CB model as I always see so many more parts readily available plus the body style is already flat unlike my CX which is very angular. Just making a Cafe seat entails so much more for a CX than a CB. :/ Anyway, my inspiration for my bike is the “Thunderflite;” a concept car created by Ford in 1961. The year is off, sure, but the curves and the details are just way too amazingly James Bond-ish to pass up!
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
What a great story behind that bike! The CX is definitely a more difficult platform to turn into a cafe racer, but they are very cool when done right!
@Fleawest4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm working on a Suzuki GS450 now. Still working on teardown and waiting for parts to show up that were ordered in November. USPS sucks!
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
Great bike! Waiting for parts is no fun!
@MRMeaws2 жыл бұрын
Are building cafe racers/bikes, for riding in streets, legal in most countries or is it more something to keep in your garage.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
It’s legal most of the time! Especially working with older bikes that didn’t have to follow as many newer safety regulations
@ElNoriega43 жыл бұрын
I’m making my first project it’s a Honda tool 125 and I’m exited, great video 🔥
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Good luck on your project!
@zeta9molerat8632 жыл бұрын
The Honda CB bikes are definitely a good cafe style bike to start with and build. I have inherited a 83 Honda GL 1100 that I'm going to be turning into a cafe racer
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! That’s awesome!!
@wlewisiii4 ай бұрын
Someone remembers the XS650. Lovely rugged bike.
@jonbeargenx Жыл бұрын
GR 650 here, just aquired it and I am looking at different options :)
@DriversSide Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! I hope you figure out what direction you want to go with it!
@thatdustinleblanc3 жыл бұрын
CB360 here, in the midst of the conversion. I would have gone for a 550/750, but availability in my neck of the woods is limited and this bike came up for a great deal
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I really like the CB360! Its a fun around town bike
@ryanmg023 жыл бұрын
Currently doing a riding restore on a 86 Kawasaki zl900 Eliminator. Looking at picking up a ft500 as a cafe racer build
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Do it! That would be tons of fun!
@josegastel89065 ай бұрын
I didn’t know much about the subject and got my self a Honda 1978 cx500, it seem like a good idea it cost me 350 dollars should I use this bike or get something else?
@hissleboat953 жыл бұрын
I think the old TX yamahas are pretty easy. I’m doing one right now and have had minimal issues and nothing super hard to figure out and I am not mechanically inclined. I haven’t watched your other videos yet but I’ll have to see if my bike made the cut.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the TX bikes are pretty solid platforms!
@ynz0_3162 жыл бұрын
Thankss
@Mr73522 жыл бұрын
I just got a hold of a 1972 kawasaki 175 enduro , I think i got an idea from your videos what im going to do with it...Thanks.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video gave you some ideas! Cheers
@kennethmcdowell79912 жыл бұрын
Working on a 92 cafe /street fighter xj6 got her used so she needs some love
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Should be a fun project!
@Desert_juanito3 жыл бұрын
Would a CB be a good first bike to get and to learn to ride on ?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! CB motorcycles are great for all levels!
@jkli142 жыл бұрын
I got a 80 cb750 for my first bike, about a month in right now
@gattycampbell9190 Жыл бұрын
Honda cb 550 can you give me some tips
@itsyoboimarky3 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up a 1980 Honda CB900 custom in two days. And I’m planning to build it as a cafe racer lol. Any suggestion of where to buy oem/aem parts for it? Thanks!
@AdoDado-lt8hr4 ай бұрын
Have honda cb650 rc05 1981 cafferace, kan help mi with carburetors, put pot filters but dont run god,, thank you
@samueltheweber3 жыл бұрын
I have an Yam XS650 Special, it’s a previously wrecked basket case, and I haven’t worked on it at all since buying the thing back in June. It’s been sitting outside for presumably decades and most everything, save the chrome and LP are rust ridden. The engine is seized and I’m fairly certain the interior is rusted stuck, as the gas tank had holes rusted throughout it, and and kick starter will not kick. I just put in some Marvel Oil on either cylinder via the spark plug tap, as well the oil intake, and am allowing it to rest inside for the next week or so. So if I’m unable to clean out the engine, much less get the thing to turn, I may well be SOL.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Damn.. I hope the bike was easier to revive than you thought
@sxul55643 жыл бұрын
I have a xs1100 and was curious if it would be a good platform for a Cafe racer?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
I think it would work pretty well!
@leojohnwayne14223 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m new to this. Which will be the best one for commuting here in NYC traffic? From one borough to another? I don’t mind the speed
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
You honestly can't go wrong with any of these!
@bobbysingh51672 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on opinion on the Yamaha Virago as cafe racer build for a beginner? Many thanks.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! I think the Virago is an awesome platform! There is lots of content out there for you if you're looking to customize one and they seem like great bikes!
@bobbysingh51672 жыл бұрын
Are they as adaptable and easy as the Honda CBRs?
@Jsanch235 ай бұрын
I got my 750 for 1k. So happy I found it
@Aleal53 жыл бұрын
What is the model of the all black bike!?
@analogbebop3 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about motorcycles but would love to get a cafe racer.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Do it! I knew nothing about them when I got into them and bought my first motorcycle!
@luvphineus74863 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide I’m trying to save up for one how much would u say I’d need to do a build like this?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
@@luvphineus7486 glad to hear it! It depends what you want to do and if you plan on doing it yourself or hiring someone. A very bare bones build can be maybe like $2000 but for a more comprehensive build I would say $4000-$5000
I'm in Jamaica and I'm working on a CB550 four 1975
@beanbagcrew98924 жыл бұрын
Very interested in what's going on with the Goldwing?
@nathana44643 жыл бұрын
Ngl I just bought my first motorcycle with very little info about what’s the best option and seeing my bike is on this list is really reassuring it’s a Yamaha xs750
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Nice!! I’m glad this video gave you a little peace of mind
@hornet25o2 жыл бұрын
I have alot of honda hornets in my garage perfect bikes to turn into a cafe racer which is what i plan to do with em
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! I don’t see those much!
@millis92313 жыл бұрын
What year is ideal for the cb’s for a cafe racer?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
I’d say the cb500 or cb550s are my favorite
@troytower41352 жыл бұрын
I have a 1981 CB750 and honestly it looks great as a cafe without a lot of custom work, but the 1980s are probably the best years for cafe racers
@dopernautzofficial15042 жыл бұрын
xs750 engine I can say is probably bullet proof. I have 2 extra I bought and got to run each under $300
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yes, that engine is great!
@Jason-kc5jx2 жыл бұрын
Do you think a BMW K100 or K1100 is a good beginner bike to learn with?
@jiro60293 жыл бұрын
what tire set would you recommend?
@jay999tv2 жыл бұрын
I got the gpx 250 twin 2 as my first bike
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen much info on this specific bike before. I'll have to check it out!
@drewburgess8097 Жыл бұрын
Surprised I didn’t see any old BMW’s, they’re not very common to my knowledge but damn are they they sexiest cafe racers I’ve ever seen
@DriversSide Жыл бұрын
BMWs do make for cool and unique looking custom bikes!
@richardbartonbarton5605 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm looking for something
@danielrichard71512 жыл бұрын
Am Daniel Richard from Nigeria, Am working on a sym Wolf classic 150 ,. I can't get any of those bikes you've mentioned in your review..
@terranovnicek15673 жыл бұрын
I'm building a 60s/70s style hardtail chopper out of a 75 kz400. After a year of working on someone else's half finished project, I'm only about a week from the first kick and a couple from the first ride
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
So cool! I hope its a fun ride once its on the road!
@choudhrysiddiq73053 жыл бұрын
Great video, what about the engines , we can new one or we need a mechanic ?
@TheVengeanceofdefile3 жыл бұрын
Really awesome content brother very inspirational and informative
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy it! I’ll hopefully get back to posting once I’m back from vacation
@pompom59303 жыл бұрын
Dude thanks❤
@Eont_2 жыл бұрын
I’m buying a Yamaha xs400 for my first bike and I’m gonna try to convert it into a cafe racer style I like while I’m learning how to work on bikes
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Nice! That’s how I started!!
@lecoureurdesbois863 жыл бұрын
Got a CB650 Nighthawk 83 as my first bike, will try to make a cafe/scrambler build! Paid 600$ for it, just needed a battery
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an amazing deal!
@lecoureurdesbois863 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide Yeah, had not run for 10 years, new battery and it started just fine
@kevinkuhar14194 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the process of buying a 1980 honda cb. It's a project im really excited for! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
Great choice! There are tons of resources online. Feel free to email me or leave comments with questions and I’ll try my best to answer
@twillandariys12612 жыл бұрын
cool videos
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@racerrr22313 жыл бұрын
BOMBASTIC 💯❤️
@ThatGuy-yu9tq2 жыл бұрын
I'm 6.2 which motorcycle should I look into if someone my hight were trying to make a cafe racer
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Oooh that's a tough question.. I am not a tall guy by any means so it's hard for me to say. I would say look at bigger cc bikes because larger engines typically lead to larger and longer frames that might be more comfortable for you
@troytower41352 жыл бұрын
I’m 6.3 and my 1981 CB750 is a great fit for how tall i am
@ThatGuy-yu9tq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@cartezeloudermilk56592 жыл бұрын
I got a 1997 Suzuki GL 750 not sure what I want to do with it but really like some help but I want to do it myself just don't know where to start pay 50 bucks for it.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Wow that is a great deal! I would start by getting it running well
@cartezeloudermilk56592 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide thank you I'm going to give you my best thanks for all the great videos and tips you're awesome dude I wish I could do what you do I'm going to learn.
@Thename123J3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about BMW? Something like a R 45 or R 65
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Those will be in a separate video!
@Bostongreenm3.3 жыл бұрын
Bmw k75 is much better and fairly easy and cheap to work on.
@johng15229 ай бұрын
The Thruxton RS is probably the best bike from factory that’s a cafe racer. Obviously not cheap, nor a beginner bike.
@jadelawrenceavila76213 жыл бұрын
There is this Bike here in my Country Its called Kawasaki barako Its single Cylinder 175cc the Barako 2 has 177 and both versions had 4 gears on and mainly used as Business bikes we put it in a sidecar and call it "Traysikel" Its pretty cheap in us i gues cuz Its 80k+ here and 1 dollar is equal to 50php here
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I will have to research these!
@ghadinabhan85432 жыл бұрын
I loved the video by I would've appreciated an average price for the bikes
@aburge3993 жыл бұрын
Working on a 1983 Suzuki GS650, building a Cafe Racer that screams GSXR in aesthetics.
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome!!!
@joelstatosky18173 жыл бұрын
The Honda CB platform also has the honda cbx, which is in many people's opinion the best sounding engine on any motorised vehicle outside of the Lexus LFA, and unlike a Lexus LFA you can get a cbx for under 15k
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Very true!!
@joelstatosky18173 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide I would recomend it as a bike for people to build, however it's hard to find, and when you do find one you usually don't wanna ruin it
@calebb95933 жыл бұрын
Link to the shirt?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
I bought the shirt at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA. Maybe they have it for sale on their website?
@michael690402 жыл бұрын
What purpose will these bikes serve when cafes are no longer around as a destination to race towards?
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Just fun custom bikes to ride around on I guess haha
@michael690402 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide I think our species may have to reluctantly give up detonating petroleum for fun. I customized a 2002 500EX and ride it locally only for errands. I had a CB750 in 1969 right out of the Army and rode it without a helmet on busy LA freeways. Insane? Of course! The most fun I can remember was riding a friend's Cushman in 1958 at age 13. That 25mph on a Cushman has not been topped. It's all about context I guess-
@alienjoe66102 жыл бұрын
You got a subscriber just for having a firebird in your video.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Aye let's go! Thanks for the support! Got lots of videos planned for this season!
@alienjoe66102 жыл бұрын
@@DriversSide oh yeah and as for my first bike I chose a 1980 Kawasaki kz750 g1 that’s been modified into a cafe racer gotta say the learning curve is steep
@OG.KingUrsus Жыл бұрын
Seriousl Question here: How much would all of you pay for a 1978 Yamaha XS1100? I'm debating on whether or not to pull the trigger on this particular bike to start as a cafe racer project. I don't want to overpay.
@obedterrasas30782 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to work on a 1970s AMF Harley Davidson Z90, Comments or suggestions?
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I have a similar AMF Harley waiting to be worked on in the garage. Once I dive into it, I'll probably have some videos for you!
@obedterrasas30782 жыл бұрын
Nice I’m looking forward to it 👌
@oscartravis57402 жыл бұрын
Beautiful examples of what can be done with custom bikes, thanks a lot man 🙂
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
@phoenixarizona84413 жыл бұрын
The Yamaha XJ 650 is Also perfect cafe racer similar to the xs
@Quist95113 жыл бұрын
Canon P in the back? 👀
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Good eye!
@julianomendonca33394 жыл бұрын
I pAid ,$800 for a 1996 nighthawk 750 that runs but needs work. What u think?
@DriversSide4 жыл бұрын
Nighthawks are always a good pickup!! For $800 and a little work, I think you’ll be really pleased
@miked77453 жыл бұрын
Just curios, what's your opinion on Royal Enfield Café Racer's?
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
I think they’re extra cool because they’re British and that’s where the cafe racer scene started! I would want to be more experienced when making one a cafe though to make sure I do it justice
@martincockings87813 жыл бұрын
just got a Gs 850 time to make a cafe racer
@DriversSide3 жыл бұрын
Do ittttt!!
@purplex_purple77173 жыл бұрын
I’m in need of as much info as I can get on Cafe Racers when I get out of bootcamp. I’m hoping to get me one but Ik I’ll be near the cost when I get stationed
@victorampo11373 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy one from any dealerships near your base.
@OGTj1 Жыл бұрын
I'm brainstorming on changing an original look 2007 BMW R1200R into a cafe racer or toaster. Suggestions?, send them my way. Thanks
@phoenixarizona84413 жыл бұрын
I Snagged up my 80 CB650 for a Steal mint condition new carbs new tires
@briangilbert2303 жыл бұрын
My first was a rebuild on my 1975 Ducati 860 GT. the problem with most of the Bikes of earlier than the late 80s was the frames weren't stiff enough for the tire tech improvements so setting one up might take some frame stiffening. My ducati was stiff enough and had a wide swing arm so converting to a DiD wm6 rim and running state of the art tires of the 90s worked well. Drawbacks crappy switch and electrical gear and a long wheel base made is a slow turner but supremely stable healed over even in dumpy conditions.
@DriversSide2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting! I didn't consider the frame stiffness when thinking about how tires have improved over the decades