Honda CB750 Cafe Racer Part 1 - Bike Stripdown

[@cliffordcanaday7010]

I have a old 79' cb750k I bought and rode daily back when I was 19 and it's just been sitting on my parents property since I enlisted at 23...bout to have the thing shipped to my place and start a new project! Feeling the inspiration thanks!

[@forthebold]

Excellent best of luck

[@Volks_Swagon]

I just picked up a 79 cb750k and started doing all the same work last weekend, your video was awesome to watch alongside tearing mine apart

[@reganking1716]

All I can say to the people complaining about starting another project before finishing any of the other ones off is this: If you want to see a bike built and on the road in one sitting then go watch an episode of American Chopper! The reason why the rest of us subs love your channel is because we get to see all the hard work you do down to every minor detail. And the long wait will just make us appreciate the upcoming Motovlogs all the more, since we know everything that’s gone into each build. Personally I think the CB is going to look the best, I just love the geometry of the thing, and I look forward to what you’re going to end up doing to it. Keep the vids coming bruv!

[@forthebold]

Thanks for your support, the other bikes are nearing the finish line.

[@joshuazaagsma7039]

Just got my own CB900. Your videos inspired me to be bold and pull the trigger on my own project!

[@forthebold]

Amazing. Best of luck with it all

[@yellowmecanic3369]

I just bought the same bike, 750k 10th anniversary, this is my first "big bike" (I've ride a Honda CM 125 so far). It needs a little refreshment, so your videos will definitly help me :) Thanks from France

[@forthebold]

And it is a massive bike, a lot bigger than the GS500 of mine. Good luck

[@stevedapirate5]

Just bought one of these. it did not have a ground wire on it. Was wondering if anyone knew where to ground the batter to is there a bolt on the engine or the frame?

[@forthebold]

Absolutely anywhere. The entire bike is ground. Even make your own terminal wherever your battery is located.

[@andreaholland1837]

Now that I have binged on the 33 episodes, awesome build! Do you have a parts list of all the pieces you acquired, from pipes to that cool swing arm sleeve replacement and everything in between? Thanks

[@forthebold]

Sorry. No parts list but a lot of parts including the pipes from Dime City Cycles.

[@RobertKwolek]

Would a front end swap be a huge job? I love the way older bikes look with upside down forks.

[@barfvader6712]

Robert Kwolek depends the bike, my cm400 was able to use gsxd front end with a simple bearing replacement

[@forthebold]

Not difficult. Just way out of budget for this build.

[@krmlo2689]

@@barfvader6712 gsxd or gsxr because i have a cm400 and would love some upsidedown forks

[@barfvader6712]

krmlo gxd

[@krmlo2689]

@@barfvader6712 whats the make and model year of that gxd so i can order a front end

[@DenisChenard]

Crazy how much better it looks already. This is going to be a beautiful bike!

[@forthebold]

Sure is, all that plastic never made it justice.

[@MillfieldWheels]

Couple of tips: 1. You can soften aged/hard rubber by immersing it in (old) brake fluid. 2. When you take out engine cover bolts, get a piece of cardboard, mark top, and push bolts through in position you take them off. You always get the right length bolt in the right hole.

[@forthebold]

Interesting manifold boot tip, A few bits have come off but I can give it a go with the old ones.

[@MillfieldWheels]

For The Bold - dreegez Another refurb tip for inlet rubbers is to use old fashioned black boot polish to fill in any small cracks and so make them leak proof.

[@MrInsaniac77]

@@MillfieldWheels smart tip with the cardboard

[@I_Am_Michael]

love CB750. used to have a K1 series. lots of power and really sounded nice. I think I am going to like this series build.

[@forthebold]

They sure are nice. Hope you're enjoying the CX and GS series too

[@gr8reels]

You have no idea how awesome this is as I am going to be making a cafe out of this this year!! Just gotta get a CB750Kz, no Kz's in the US unfortunately. Can't wait to head over there and pick one up to ship back to the states! Love your videos!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks and all the best for when you start yours.

[@christopherobrien974]

I'm excited to see how this bike turns out. I've always wanted to build a cb750, but finding them somewhat intact in my area is a bit rough.

[@forthebold]

Great stuff, they are hard to find here also.

[@dand769]

Finally . What everyone’s been waiting for the 750 🔥

[@forthebold]

It's a beast

[@dand769]

For The Bold - dreegez can’t wait to see what’s in store

[@forthebold]

Most parts arrived and brand new 4-1 performance exhaust just been delivered this very moment.

[@xsp9615]

so happy you started working on it :) that bike had a rough life . cant wait to see more and what you'll be doing different than me. keep on the good work and have fun doing it.

[@renaudcomeau4626]

Planning on doing a CB project. On the strip down, which original parts are to keep for the build? Wiring harness, frame, wheels, tank, engine, I guess? Is there are à market for the removed parts or you just trash them?

[@forthebold]

If you can sell them then do it. and up to you which parts to change, but I advise replacing all electrics

[@leebenson4874]

I have a 75 ss with 915 kit for sale, was mine since 80 needs a lot of love.

[@johnmeurer4780]

Nice. I have a 75 750k witha 4into1 and my dad got a 78 750k 4into4 every thing original even has the owners manual and tool kit. We plan to ride around michigan on them.

[@leebenson4874]

@@@johnmeurer4780 The bike had a scary start bought new and in the first week with 666 mi on it the owner lost it going around a corner and died. Was in insurance hold for 3 yrs then sat for 2 yrs, as no one would buy her. So they finally accepted my offer of 425$, Been a great bike for me as I put on more then 230000 miles on her. Sad to let her go. Hope you and your dad have many great rides together. Keep the rubber side down.

[@johncarlson1877]

I really love what you're doing! May I make a suggestion please? Could you try some classic rock like Pink Floyd or something calming and soothing for those of us that can't work and fast as you? This could drastically change the state of mind to take on a project of this size. I'm 54 this will be my last bike and I want every centimeter perfect.you ar the best in so far as learning and doing things right

[@luuksprock676]

John Carlson im going to do my fist café racer project, as a 16yr old teen. I found a working CB 650 Custom for only 300 euro. Good luck sir

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Great job brother, always cool to watch the strip down process of another bike:)

[@forthebold]

It's the fun part.

[@zach3664]

Have you ever considered using a m-unit2 by revival cycles? For all of your electrical on a motorcycle?

[@forthebold]

The M unit is made by Motogadget although I have seen Revival showing how to install them, I have suggested it to the customer but I think it's too much expense with not much visual difference, perfect if you want to make a show bike.

[@asaploui]

Any advice for removing the rear grab bar? The bolts are so tight, I haven't a clue what to do. Thanks.

[@forthebold]

Plenty of heat and penetrating oil

[@asaploui]

@@forthebold Ended up getting it off today. All it took was a lot of PB Blaster and for Rage Against the Machine to come up on shuffle lol

[@NoNamesPossible55]

So I have zero experience. How did you get the front hand controls off of the bars?

[@forthebold]

They unscrew with a screw driver

[@carltonolson6813]

Great way to start my day... waffles, tea and the CB. Amazing how when you take it down to bare bones you can see much more... awesome. Can't wait to see the design.

[@forthebold]

Great stuff. Yeah it starts to look better without the extra stuff

[@Jinor-miss_Bolsaque]

Which cb750 is the best for cafe racer build ? I've seen some ,,seven fifty's" ,,four" etc.

[@forthebold]

A 'four' is just another name for them, 4 cylinder, the SOHC is nice, this is DOHC the first of, the Nighthawk did change the shape pretty unattractive.

[@aaronmills7015]

Thank you for the video blogs - they are great watch. Can you advise on, or post a link to the hoop you used? In addition, if you have a parts list or could summarise key components it would be appreciated. I have imported a US 1992 cb750 (starts and runs) into the UK (never done anything like this before!).....

[@forthebold]

All parts can be purchased from Dime City Cycles, enjoy your build

[@bigtgamer1]

Finally! The day has come! Love your videos man, keep up the hard work!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Back to the CX and GS now

[@simonsully1792]

Just got myself a cb400 SF and looking to change it over to cafe racer. may have to be later in year as want to get most out of the summer. Keep up good work

[@forthebold]

Thank you and enjoy your build.

[@raymorris952]

Are you going to weight the parts you removed ? , be interested to see how much it is,

[@forthebold]

Yeah I'm going to weigh after it's finished.

[@octaviogonzalez1446]

Can you put a list of parts and where he bought them together ? i’m getting a cb750k and would love to follow this build to get ideas for my build

[@forthebold]

Yeah of course I'll do that on the upcoming videos

[@mrblonde2112]

Great video. Is that a CB400 Tank?

[@forthebold]

No it’s the original 79 DOHC CB750 tank

[@squeakyice-cream441]

Watching you take this apart... there are so many similarities between this and the gn125 in my garage... engine is 6 times bigger, but almost everything about the construction is the same :D

[@forthebold]

Tell me about it, I cant believe how much bigger the CB engine is to the GS

[@squeakyice-cream441]

it's huge!

[@TheeShadowSniper]

I just stripped down my cb900f tonight, i would love to see the direction you go with this bike. Where do you find the source materials or inspiration when building these bikes? Also once you have an idea or vision how do you make it reality?

[@forthebold]

Good luck with your CB, as far as vision I have a pretty good idea in my head, the I spend hours looking for the right part, Pinterest is a good source of inspiration.

[@fredhomerin]

as always, great video ! don't worry about the other bikes... what we want to see is the work... doesn't matter which bike it is :) of course we wanna see it finished... but I loved every step in the process, and we can see you too and that's what make your channel so different. ..is not professional is with the heart! is beautifull! really enjoy your channel. and by the way... I don't see any problem with the.music too.. they're pretty good! so... great job!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, it's kinda like the chicken and the egg, these videos help fund for parts to get the other bikes finished. Glad you enjoy them.

[@xriccix]

Much prefer the SOHC earlier models, but looking forward to this. I would also advise getting some rags in those carb holes to stop shit getting in there.

[@forthebold]

We did look at SOHC versions but I do also like twin cam case on these, plus doesn't have the oil tank that the SOHC does, yup, rags gone in the holes now.

[@haydenw6585]

You should pick up a battery powered impact driver could save you a ton of time stripping down and rebuilding bikes👍 you can fit all sockets Allen and Phillips drives to it

[@forthebold]

I do have one, you might see it at the top of my tools wall just never use it. :)

[@nathancash8346]

Nice stuff and a good days work too. Better get those parts ordered from Australia asap. Australia Post is so slow now it would be quicker to swim here and get the parts in person. Upside down forks?????

[@forthebold]

All a mornings work with 2 of us. Most parts ordered now

[@ChaoticDetour]

And so it begins. Always nice seeing all that extra weight fall off.

[@forthebold]

Tell me about it. So much weight

[@charliepower2032]

Do you know how to order/make a custom seat without making any frame modifications?

[@forthebold]

Sorry, I think the majority of seats need the frame to be cut, especially with keeping the proportions right to make it look mean. But I'm sure someone out there has.

[@sadekausi]

I've had an idea for a motorcycle build using a small car engine and transmission, gonna start on that one hopefully after I finish my Celica :D

[@forthebold]

I know of the other way around. Interesting to see that way

[@alan1340]

That bike is like a mudguard "shiny on top, shit underneath" :) Cant wait to see how she scrubs up.

[@forthebold]

Follow the process. All done.

[@jonathanpadoa8987]

Oh man so excited for this CB as its on my shortlist as a project!! Looking forward to it bro. Are you going to do the cost counting with this one.?

[@forthebold]

Unfortunately no counter for this one as it's for a customer.

[@michaelkilgore9435]

You doin a 750 ? 550 or,,,, check" classicoctane" on youtube TEXAS USA he Just counted one up wiring and all I really liked his videos also I think you will too !! counted 550 $$$

[@jonathanpadoa8987]

I am planning on a CB750 at this point! Still have some time to wait though before I can get started. I subscribe to Classicoctane too actually and have seen the vids. I just cant get enough of the builds when they are bikes on my list cos gives me motivation but also some wicked ideas! Cheers for the info man.

[@charliepower2032]

Those indictors are huge haha. Great vid as usual 👍🏽

[@forthebold]

They are, mahoosive

[@angelaparkinson7628]

Wow, how many extra fiddly bits were there on it?

[@forthebold]

A lot, wiring especially.

[@janinblondel4334]

the price of the parts will be interesting on this one too !

[@forthebold]

Unfortunately there won't be a price on this one as It's for a customer.

[@BigOmni]

You legend! I just bought a CB 750 to make into a Cafe Racer. I pick it up at the weekend. I will been watching this like a hawk! Btw it is all your fault I have taken the plunge and got a bike to do this too! Lol Have you a plan of what you are doing with it yet? I will be watching your photoshop design video tonight and then I will be planning my design 👍 Keep up the good work 😀

[@forthebold]

Thanks, nothing wrong with taking the plunge to starting a build ;) It's going to be mean, that's pretty much all I know.

[@BigOmni]

For The Bold - dreegez Then I shall watch in anticipation. Now picking my bike up tomorrow and intend on starting stripping it on Sunday 👍😀

[@forthebold]

Amazing, congrats, take it easy stripping the bike, this CB is complicated, this engine will need to be stripped and rebuilt also.

[@filipd.3613]

What's the construction year of the CB?

[@forthebold]

1979

[@TheRyanweyh]

Loving the videos , you got a bunch of good projects going

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching.

[@jofree233]

I can't wait to see how this turns out

[@forthebold]

More videos soon.

[@leoleimgruber8148]

What i Wonder...such old bikes dont have rev limiters or do they?

[@FTjuni0r]

Leo Leimgruber nope :)

[@SpikerDragon95]

Nope rev it until the engine explode hahahaha

[@agmestasgacia]

Awesome! Im gonna enjoy so much the new CB series

[@forthebold]

This will look amazing but need to go back to the CX and GS this weekend.

[@PamBum28829]

Keep on doing this kind of videos. GS,CX, CB750 I watched emm all and thanks for sharing.

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Gs road video will be up in a couple of weeks also cool CX videos coming up

[@imowens6858]

Maybe I missed it but what year model is this?

[@forthebold]

It’s 1979

[@FTjuni0r]

Im sooooo excited for this build!!

[@forthebold]

Me too.

[@tungduongtran2253]

Now after this vid i understand why those CB750 cafe racer bikes out there are so damn charming and sexy. Its main frame is perfectly suitable for cafe racer modification

[@forthebold]

Yeah the frame is a nice one, the SOHC frame is even easier as that has the straight line all the way back.

[@moto_marcel]

Awesome channel man, discovered you today and loved your videos so far!

[@forthebold]

Thanks MotoMarcel, glad you've joined us here;)

[@ben8090]

What original parts do you have that you don't need?

[@forthebold]

Most of the parts I believe the customer is putting up on ebay.

[@nickbroaddus]

Looks like its gonna be a fun project! Great video, could maybe throw in some different songs instead of the loop..

[@forthebold]

I wish KZbin had more songs.

[@nickbroaddus]

I saw this article thats pretty cool about places to get royalty-free music, worth a look! www.adweek.com/digital/royalty-free-music/

[@samuraijack8710]

How can I get a CB 650 in India ? Any suggestions ?

[@forthebold]

Hard searching.

[@samuraijack8710]

For The Bold - dreegez Yeah bro. But it's really hard to get 2nd hand foreign bikes in India. Especially the Honda CB's of the 80's. It's very rare.

[@ifihadaboat85]

What year is this bike? Does anyone know?

[@forthebold]

It’s 79. The first DOHC 750

[@ifihadaboat85]

For The Bold hey, friend! Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. You and others inspired me to take the leap and I’m currently resto-modding a 1981 Honda CB 750 C. I have noticed that you tend to use similar rear shocks on your bikes. I’m very interested to know if you’d be willing to please share the brand of rear shocks you used on this build? I absolutely love them. Thanks again

[@Hwang_Over]

This would be awesome as a mono shock conversion :)

[@forthebold]

It would be, a mahoosive job though.

[@varun009]

If you want a monoshock, you can just get an Xv750, but I don't know how common those are in the UK. Extending the swing arm alone even without moving the shock mounting points is super difficult for novices.

[@michaelkilgore9435]

was reading a few comments I'm in DETROIT Michigan all these Hondas are very prevalent in city in STATES sounds like harder 2 find there ?? Can pick up 3-400.00 US To 12-1,500 $$ US also what do they cost across The Pond ? as we say , HOW much There ?

[@leoleimgruber8148]

Well the CB750 just is a perfect bike for projects like this🤷🏼‍♂️

[@forthebold]

It's beautiful

[@amineche1667]

thank your for this video, I would like to change my Honda to cafe racer :)

[@forthebold]

Great, have fun.

[@LePIETER]

See you next year CB750

[@forthebold]

The customer deadline is sooner than that

[@bull7618]

You finally got a cb750

[@forthebold]

Been here a few weeks now but only seeing what's underneath.

[@espuss95]

looks better already

[@forthebold]

Definitely.

[@stephan1164]

any for sale?

[@forthebold]

None sorry.

[@bagusarya8519]

Nice Video , enjoy your new project

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Glad you will. CX and GS next week and a step closer

[@afterstars]

What year is this bike?

[@forthebold]

It's 1979

[@kenhChechuoicom]

why it have a quite of veiw

[@B.Lee2]

i want to build one of these so bad

[@forthebold]

I'm lucky that I get to and someone else is funding it

[@ni3walia315]

Yupiiiiii New Project

[@forthebold]

Yup.

[@Moon-magic109]

Great job guys👍

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@easytomove]

Commision work 💪💪💪

[@forthebold]

It's good

[@billfischer1552]

Blather ends at 1:30

[@forthebold]

Love a bit of blather, especially in the bath

[@liamtobey2936]

Maybe consider not using the same song several times jn a row. It definitely gets a bit old. But other than that, love the rest of the content!

[@forthebold]

Good call.

[@manosa.4893]

What client? You customize the bikes for you, don't you?

[@forthebold]

Not this one, this is a commissioned build.

[@Studio51media]

Good God, nuff rust?? What, was that thing stored at the edge of the ocean? Gee

[@forthebold]

Yep, it was

[@Studio51media]

For The Bold I was joking a little...but I’m guessing you aren’t?

[@lassimoykkynen197]

Nice Honda cb 750 is good bike i like !

[@forthebold]

It sure is.

[@jaywilbur515]

mind numbing music. Sweet tear down though

[@truckerenoch8824]

A _very_ spry 95 year old woman said, *"When you wake up, get up. And when you get up, do something productive"!* That is her "secret to old age".

[@forthebold]

Wise words.

[@tstinjectormotorspor2619]

👍👍

[@andreimecadroyd6707]

Eu so tirava essas bolsas ridiculas e dava uma lavada um polimento e pronto pra que mais? ??????

[@forthebold]

The whole engine was broken and everything rusty.

[@ShazySoft]

oooh, that frame just begs to be Cafe'd, doesn't it?

[@forthebold]

Sure does

[@huguesrobin6880]

What’ don’t you understand in « honey »’??!€

[@benhawke7231]

Man that bike is crusty. My bike is in about the same condition.

[@forthebold]

A lot of oxidation.

[@spymaine89]

ugly bike looks much better; add springer forks, clubman handlebars, . alum seat pan and cowl, small front cowl. high intense headlight on right side fork.

[@forthebold]

It does look a lot better

[@RCshowmen]

So you transformed a retro sport touring UJM into a cafe racer. Cut me and squeeze a lemon on it. Cafe bikes are a dime a dozen you can’t even buy the mods that were on that bike anymore.

[@forthebold]

To be honest the mods that were on that bike weren't even original Honda mods, they were cheap aftermarket parts, no loss there.

[@michaelkilgore9435]

Gona get back w/U again been watching classicoctane Check him out all - TEXAS USA GUY - he is good TOO building a CB550 &a,Bunch more really think you and all will like his videos TOO ! on youtube also (THANX)

[@servicenj448]

please dismantle the music!!!!!

[@forthebold]

I... will... try??? Let me find my screw driver.

[@peterbos234]

unnecessary long intro and the thing I was interested in showed in a unfollowable time-lapse. very little useful information

[@forthebold]

There’s a full playlist of 52 in depth useful videos on this channel all with useful information

[@anndreleite]

be careful with Tetanus..

[@forthebold]

Up to date with all my jabs

[@ModularIsl]

Video starts at 1:30

[@forthebold]

Really? I was sure it started at 0:00

[@ModularIsl]

For The Bold - dreegez im talking post fluff

[@ModularIsl]

For The Bold - dreegez came here to see a cb taken apart not hear you talk about it

[@ModularIsl]

For The Bold - dreegez peoples attention span is less than a minute nowadays you should work on that.

[@vagicwalker1134]

👍Like

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@mattivirta]

i has cb750 four before,good bike but buils cafe racer this good bike have same than broken and destroy all bike, only idiot build cafe racer or race bike, waste only tie and money stupid idea.

[@ColtSSR]

Reeks of hipster

[@forthebold]

That's the smell of desire, m'lady

[@BeastHunterSam]

I love the smell of starbucks in the morning. Smells like... Victory.

[@Prithvi_vlogs-1]

Please speak hindi

[@forthebold]

I don’t know Hindi

[@tylerreck5116]

is that gang of four i hear 🧐🧐

[@forthebold]

No idea

[@nitro914]

Mine looks worst haha

[@huguesrobin6880]

On a hornet !!