Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build 24 - Fitting the clip on bars, forks and headlight

[@snocone87]

Started watching these videos and have now started the process for my own cx500. Through out the planning stage things can seem to get hairy (especially putting prices together and thinking about timeframes for when things should be completed), but watching these videos makes me so damn excited to get to work on every little detail of my build. Thank you so much for posting these.

[@forthebold]

Hopefully you’ve done your own build now.

[@Hutzi7191]

I really like seeing you recording yourself doing the change, and if possible, please continue to comment what you do while you do it :) Thanks for your channel !

[@forthebold]

Will do

[@dakota-joel7590]

Hey Dreegez, I recently got my CB650 on the road because it sat in a garage for 12+ years! I can tell you that you are in for a treat when you get yours on the road! Nothing compares to riding your build for the first time!!! Happy Holidays!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, looking forward to it.

[@jennylloyd1436]

Really coming on nicely, love the way the red hoses go with the frame it just draws it all together 👍🏻

[@forthebold]

+Jenny Lloyd thanks

[@nguyenthanhtung7167]

I watched all of your episodes on the honda cx500 and I feel very excited, you made a very professional video with all the knowledge you have, you have conveyed all. I come from Viet Nam and I love cafe style racer ... i also want to have a cx500 like yours but it can not be :) Thank you for all ...

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching, the CX is coming on well, more videos soon.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Happy new year mate, It's looking awesome, What Id like to see on your channel is you just doing what you do! we love your channel because of what you do already so don't make to many changes. :)

[@forthebold]

+Cafe Racer Garage thanks. And thanks for watching throughout the year

[@connordgr8]

Coming along nicely! I was never sure about the red frame to begin with, wasn't sure if it was going to look a little too in your face. but I love it, front end looks cracking. can tell she'll be a real head turner when finished up! great work mate

[@forthebold]

+Connor thanks. Sometimes it's good to take a chance on a colour. I think if I'd have done any more red it would have been overkill

[@TheRyanweyh]

Looking slick man ! Can’t wait to see you ride it

[@forthebold]

Thanks, GS will be first on the road

[@RZKnator]

Both the bikes look amazing. All the hard work is paying off. And I'm just so happy to see these turn out as they have. A real motivation to start my own build. Ps I'm a subscriber from the start of the GS build so I know the phenomenal job that you have done.

[@forthebold]

Amazing, glad to have you from the start.

[@DriversSide]

That bike is coming together soooo nicely!! Good work mate!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, excited with this one

[@PreacherT5]

Best extro out of all your videos! That screwdriver flip was perfect haha, also both your bike builds are killer, the cx500 is becoming amazing, really hope the exhaust completes the look, happy new years!

[@forthebold]

Ha, thanks. Exhaust is being measured up today so is moving fast, happy new year.

[@carltonolson6813]

Bikes are looking awesome. Finally got my own project to start on thanks to my Lady. Keep those videos posting. Happy New Year🎆

[@forthebold]

Amazing news, what bike?

[@carltonolson6813]

For The Bold - dreegez 1980 cm400. Checked out a vid which had one with a nice seat set up on it, I know this bike has had some bad comments on the seat area but I believe I can make it work. Your channel has inspired a 15 year in the dream project. Thanks

[@forthebold]

Amazing, really happy to hear it's inspired you.

[@nuttop01]

great looking bike your building has come a long way from the start of the gs you kept me going with my gs550 love both bikes great

[@forthebold]

Practice makes perfect

[@d.r.grewar1187]

Your honda is looking absolutely gorgeous,big thumbs up

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@ANDY5]

It's looking badass mate. I love those bars, I wish I had bought similar for mine.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, they're handy and not too bad for the price.

[@shubhammayekar2280]

For The Bold - dreegez can you provide buy link for that handlebar

[@jmdunnett6841]

Loving this front end, planning something similar 👍🏼👍🏼

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@tobiaslechner8487]

Hey, very nice project. I'm building a CB900 Boldor at the moment. Might build a CX 500 soon. Be careful with those head light holders. I had the same ones at another project and they were scratching the Tank (with the piece you can put together the holders) when I steered completely in. Great work

[@forthebold]

Good luck on your build, the clips are well away from the tank when the lock comes on. all good.

[@nathancash8346]

Great work. The bikes are really coming along nicely. I'd love to see you do a fork upgrade on one of your bikes. Something like an upside down fork arrangement like a set of marzocchi shocks. Would be sweet on the cx or similar (sorry, I know you just finished the front but you did ask what we might want to see). Cheers

[@forthebold]

+Nathan Cash thanks. I might have a third coming in after these so could do to those

[@justinhazelton6971]

That leather jacket at the end of the video is great man :D Happy new year

[@forthebold]

Pity it's not for riding.

[@DenisChenard]

Happy New year! keep up the amazing work in 2018!

[@forthebold]

Happy new year.

[@Johnrockerldn]

if your gonna have fork tubes sticking out of top yoke quite a bit why not put clip ons above top yoke to take up some the of the fork tube?

[@forthebold]

For me the bars would be too high above the yoke, I prefer them below so a bit lower.

[@user-oq5vx3ex8o]

Very good job ! And happy new year from France

[@forthebold]

+GHoTlY DaZ thanks. Happy new year

[@minidoido1]

Very nice build. Keep up the good work. Can you put a link to the clip on handlebars, please?

[@allcartuner]

I think your channel is my favorite discovery of this year! So glad I subbed a while back! And the bikes look amazing, thank you for all your videos and i expect nothing less form you in the next year!

[@forthebold]

+allcartuner thank you. Means a lot to hear comments like that. Made my New Year's Eve

[@oueryemchi]

Great stuff..something I noticed..maybe you are still working on the seat but it doesn't form a straight line with the tank..u might want to lift the tank a bit at the back..keep up the good work! Thanks

[@forthebold]

+Abdel Oueryemchi good shout and you're right. I haven't fitted the seat yet. Only places. It'll be s tighter fit

[@frankdvorak]

Hallo, from design point of view I'd recommend you flipping the headlight mounting brackets up side down (and side to side). It will put the light a bit lower and from the side it will visually extend the horizontal line on the bike. :)

[@forthebold]

Thanks for the suggestion, I did originally try the light lower down but it just felt disjointed so I preferred it higher up to balance, just didn't feel right from my design point of view. I positioned it so that the top of the headlight ran the same height as the top of the fuel tank.

[@frankdvorak]

Thanks for such a quick answer. Yeah, actually, it wouldn't work out in your case anyway because of the clip-ons. Agreed, if the headlamp is aligned with the top of the tank, then it will definitely look superb. But to me, the brackets look cooler flipped upside down (sorry :D). cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/7093/products/104297_hlbracketcafeblack06_full.jpeg?v=1375683157 BTW to the pod filter video -- I've recently build my bike on a seriously tight budget and tired sealing those little holes in the chaap e-bay crap. I've also made something like a plastic tubular inserts to restrict the amount of air going in, and the bike runs sweet even without rejetting. Let's see what it does over time ... Anyway - great content - thanks for doing this !

[@forthebold]

No need to be sorry, everyone is entitled to what they prefer, it's what make the world and the cafe racer community great. Great stuff about the pod hack.

[@24skreddan]

Great job. Looking great. Happy New Year!

[@forthebold]

+24skreddan happy new year to you too

[@seanhunt3417]

Looking amazing mate. Happy new year.

[@forthebold]

Happy new year

[@leoleimgruber8148]

Awesome Progress man! Gets better Every week:)

[@forthebold]

Thanks, it's getting there

[@JerryFungNYC]

looks pretty easy..... lets see how it goes with me....

[@Fredrickhair]

I ordered the same headlight you used. Can you tell me the headlight mounts you purchased for the stock forks? Thank you . Much appreciated!

[@sofianceli1610]

Hi there. Love your work. Could you send a link to those CNC clip on handlebars?

[@MrSimba895]

its looking really good!

[@forthebold]

+Simba Gupta thanks

[@jritchiejritchie2687]

All the best for 2018... Yes to lower front fender.

[@forthebold]

You too.

[@Earth_By_Board]

I personally think that a Black instead of White tank would make it peeeerfect

[@dazbedford6320]

Happy new year bud all the best

[@forthebold]

happy new year

[@johncummings25]

Love the bike! But have you considered painting that ugly dirty coolant reservoir. Bike looks great though and has given me plenty of ideas for my cx.

[@forthebold]

I'm debating what to do with it and how much of it will be visible once the exhaust and carbs are on.

[@Ian-hm9wz]

Great build, this build inspired me to choose a CX500 for my project. Despite searching repeatedly, I can't find the link to the clip on handlebars. Did you ever post it? If not, where did you get them? Thanks.

[@forthebold]

You can get clip ons from Dime City Cycles

[@Liamhannam]

I’ve got the same clip ons as you, however don’t feel very safe with them. Torqued them down pretty tight to the point the bolts felt like they’d snap and they still moved under the weight of the bike. I’ve really torqued them now so hopefully they will hold but the bolts and hold don’t feel trustworthy. Did yours ever move?

[@forthebold]

To be honest I had to torque them a fair bit too.

[@66justariot]

Great channel high bikes look terrific! Honestly don't change the channel too much, just build another bike! Well maybe build s bigger garage, THEN a third bike! Happy new year, be safe, God bless!

[@forthebold]

+66justariot thanks. There'll be motovlogs that's for sure.

[@minhkhangnguyen5796]

The bike is beautifull , i like the color of it

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@freddygarcia7154]

Bike is coming out great. Can you post a link to that headlight? Thanks

[@forthebold]

I'll put it up in the description above

[@freddygarcia7154]

For The Bold - dreegez Hi don't mean to bother you but I still don't see the link for the headlight. If you have a chance can you please post the link. Thank you.

[@brandons_builds]

Can you link the clip on bars you used

[@yicafresh]

Loving your work, I was late for work today watching this series .. I have just bought a 1981 cb250 that needs a restore , is this a good bike for a cafe racer ? Thanks Glen

[@forthebold]

Absolutely, I think any bike (whatever is your preference is a good bike for you. All the best.

[@auggment]

Seriously love it dude makes my CX look terrible

[@forthebold]

+Auggie Mueller never. Looks good yours.

[@amazing_ray]

Looks nice. Just lower the frontlight a bit. And how about an upgrade to the Breaks? Aaaand happy new year :)

[@forthebold]

+rayman3d thanks. I wish I could upgrade them. I'll see what the costs are in the new year

[@amazing_ray]

i got the caliper, disk and bracket from the CB900F2B BOL D'OR for my CX. you can use plug 'n play ;) than you have two brake cylinders per site. Also switch to braided stainless steel brake lines. Greatings from Germany

[@dragonslayer3834]

Maybe you have answered this or mentioned in a different video, But I was curious if the top triple tree clamp was stock or after market?

[@forthebold]

That is stock but just modified slightly.

[@joshuadavison2051]

I have a 1981 cx500 and the turn signals don't flash. I hear theirs a flasher relay on this bike but I can't seem to find it. Plus the previous owner has cut and spliced the wiring everywhere. What would this flasher relay look like and we're would it normally be located at? If you or someone could please help me find this darn thing or help figure out an alternative I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you FOR THE BOLD!!!!

[@forthebold]

Yeah every turn signal will work off a relay. It’s usually a round or square small box with either 2 or 3 pins coming out

[@rossfisher1421]

Do you have to put clip ons below the yokes or can u put them above the yokes . If u bring the forks above the yokes ???

[@forthebold]

You can put them above or below. Your call.

[@stephenkosloff6081]

hi - where did you get your clip ons from - thanks

[@jamesrichards5843]

Looks great! Where did you get the headlight and brackets? I am in disassembly stage of my gs650 build and look forward to your vids. Keep them coming man.

[@forthebold]

+James Richards thanks. I'll post up the link in the description

[@MrSteve666999]

thank you, you have but what about the casing for it?

[@lassimoykkynen197]

Looking good !

[@forthebold]

thanks

[@ammar5618]

Hey mate.the bike looks amazing. I am new here,just wanted to know that when you pull the brakes does'nt these clip on's slip??

[@forthebold]

Hey thanks. No. They’re pretty secure. No moving them if you fit them correctly and the forks.

[@edwardkiss3960]

Is it worth building a suzuki gn 125 cafe racer even though I'll probably upgrade to a bigger bike in 1.5years?

[@oueryemchi]

EdwarD RIFTER doing the same with my SR250 even though I have bigger bike..u can learn through it and sell it !

[@forthebold]

+EdwarD RIFTER of course. Any bike is worth it

[@edwardkiss3960]

Abdel Oueryemchi thanks, feels nice to be part of such a nice community whit all this suport

[@forthebold]

+EdwarD RIFTER so much hate on KZbin and social media that I think bike communities will always be a safe haven

[@edwardkiss3960]

For The Bold - dreegez nicest guy on yt

[@shyyphotography]

I love this build, but one question, why go through all that effort with parts and paint, but stay with the ball bearing steering? taper bearings are SO much better and not expensive!

[@forthebold]

+Xavier I've got taper on the GS and to be honest I wanted to test both. I'm interested in seeing how the bike develops in handling once on the road

[@robertschafer902]

What clip-ons did you use? They are much different from anything I’m finding.

[@forthebold]

They're available on Amazon and ebay, i'll try and find to post a link.

[@philipherron2765]

Interested in a link to those clip ons too pls, as well the bar ends / indicators 👍

[@vetoramireziii6218]

If you guys want those clip-ons, here is the seller: www.ebay.com/str/XPMOTOR?_trksid=p2047675.l2563. I LOVE them! They don't dent up the tank. You can install them in a way that wouldn't have the "bulge" area with the screw knocking dings on the tank. I can upload pics if you like. I put them on my GS450 and they are rockin'.

[@chrislaw6276]

Where can I find this headlight in the US? When I search on Amazon all that comes up is the headlight part without the black back housing.

[@forthebold]

Very strange, I haven't seen any without the housing but they're on Amazon UK, might get it shipped?

[@chriskennedy5657]

Can you post a link to the clip on bars?

[@stephenkosloff6081]

hi - where did you buy your fork covers ?

[@forthebold]

They're standard ones

[@chriskay6442]

Did you have any issues with the clip ons hitting the tank ?

[@forthebold]

Not really. But if you find them touching you can always move the bump stops or make indents in the tank

[@chriskay6442]

For The Bold ok thank you. Keep up the great content!

[@stefanoesposito_official]

Love it

[@mikewoike9429]

Sorry dude don't care much for the handle bars, but so far pretty damn good

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@campbellfrench6959]

Hey, does anyone know the diameter for the forks? I have the same headlight and brackets but they won't fit onto my 1981 kz440, and the forks look pretty similar

[@forthebold]

On this is 33mm

[@alexwilford8886]

Yo man, did the headlight come with the brackets?? Bit vague on Amazon! Love the bike mate, got a Honda project on the go atm

[@forthebold]

No, the brackets were extra.

[@worldworldworld1009]

@@forthebold could you tell me where the brackets are from? Thanks

[@421johnboy]

Looking good

[@forthebold]

+421johnboy thanks

[@MrZingerFlinger]

What kind of a headlight did you order

[@gabedini]

Dominick Stahl I would like to know as well, I wouldn't mind upgrading mine because stock isn't that bright

[@forthebold]

amzn.to/2B33M27

[@forthebold]

amzn.to/2B33M27

[@putindemerde75]

For The Bold - dreegez thanks for the link, what kind of headlight bucket did you use? The link seems to be only for the headlight?

[@erikberglund1417]

Does the lamp housing follow this lamp?

[@shubhammayekar2280]

Love that handle bars how to buy

[@forthebold]

I'll put a link in the description.

[@shubhammayekar2280]

For The Bold - dreegez no there there is only cannon my welder link available pls provide the link

[@lilentrepreneur]

Do you have a link for these clip ons?

[@forthebold]

I'll find a moment to put them in the description.

[@attilaferenczi7214]

+1 about the clip on link. Great videos!

[@specializeds1974]

What's this lamp and the steering wheel?

[@forthebold]

Not sure

[@Jabbekot]

Looking great!! BUT the fork gaitors are way too long, m8!!! Love ur channel and happy 2018

[@forthebold]

thanks, They're being shortened, these are only to try out the size.

[@vincentdeschenes3342]

can you buy these bearing balls somewhere because when i disassembled my cb 550 i lost a couple of them

[@singlemalt1972]

vincent deschênes replace with tapered roller bearings.

[@vincentdeschenes3342]

Daniel Sinnott i haven't thought of that thanks

[@forthebold]

+vincent deschênes yeah no worries. Any Honda supplier can get them. They're just quarter inch

[@vincentdeschenes3342]

For The Bold - dreegez awesome thank you

[@ailstedt77]

Are the forks supposed to protrude so much through the triple tree? Just asking since I am going to modify my own bike in the future.

[@lajjvo]

Poor mans lowering kit. It changes the stance of the bike.

[@damonlytton5973]

They aren't designed to go that far through the triple tree. They are supposed to be flush with that notch on the top of the fork tube. You can lower them a bit, but it looks like his are down two inches which is too far for the cx500 if you ask an expert. It messes with the geometry of how it rides but more importantly, it shortens the suspension travel. Those forks will bottom out almost immediately. That's also why the gaiters are so scrunched up. How far you can lower your triple trees on your forks depends on the bike you have. I'd find a forum for bike builds and search/ask there.

[@forthebold]

+Anders Ilstedt from what I've experienced all depends on what you like to ride with. I've shortened the forks by an inch internally and then an extra inch at the top through the yolk.

[@forthebold]

+lajjvo the forks have been shortened internally too

[@cpuuk]

Beware, the CX backend skips under heavy braking, so dropping the front will make this more likely ;-)

[@Astrelion1]

Hey, what forks and tires are you using on this bike?

[@forthebold]

Standard forks, shortened internally by 1" and tyres have been changed since this video.

[@Astrelion1]

Thank you for the quick answer, I'm 21 y/o and just bought my first bike (CB750), I heard that I had to change forks in order to get some firestones (or generally "bigger" wheels, that is, compared to my currently thin ones). Also, keep up the quality content, it motivates my project alot.

[@sgmotography]

Sir I want to learn.

[@markjenkins905]

Where did you buy the top yoke from ????

[@forthebold]

It’s the standard one.

[@bangximdead]

Does anyone know where the headlight is from?

[@forthebold]

Headlight available here: amzn.to/2B33M27

[@f100unibody9]

👍🏽

[@itsjussjerry]

Anyone know what headlight that is or where to purchase one?

[@forthebold]

amzn.to/2B33M27

[@nickdaughtry5843]

What clip-ons are those?

[@forthebold]

No brand, just nice ones that have been CNC'd

[@PastorKeith1000]

Where did you get the clip on handlebars?

[@forthebold]

I'll put the link up if there isn't one already

[@PastorKeith1000]

Thank you. I didn't see it up there.

[@davidlandis]

I don't see a link in the description, and I am interested as well. Or did I just miss it? 😂

[@garagemdocampones7465]

Looking very nice dude!!! I have a suggestion to make... I don’t know if you are going to leave the wheels like they are, but you could take a sandpaper and work on the edges of your spokes till all paint is gone and the aluminum shines... it’ll give a very classy finish to it... Take a look on these: goo.gl/images/nicpc6

[@forthebold]

Ah yes that's what the wheels looked like before I painted them, but I prefer to keep these black and allow the bolts to be the silver bits.

[@xeroxxx9625]

what are you wearing bro?

[@forthebold]

The warmest cardigan in the world

[@choinom0015]

i love u men ur the best 🏍🏍🏍

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@-1.2mviews85]

What is the tire size?

[@forthebold]

19 front 18 rear

[@charliepower2032]

Just some advice - try to explain what you’re doing as you’re doing it, instead of stopping completely and talking about it. Great vid !

[@forthebold]

+Charlie Power good pointer

[@_wolf_gang_]

5:00 Whats that

[@forthebold]

That's the gears for the speedo.

[@marcusmcclelland]

I say this respectfully, i think your doing a great job and it looks beautiful.. But the seat looks shit

[@forthebold]

Ha, that's what's great is that each build is different, I however, love this seat.

[@what7287]

So one is for you and the other one's for your wife?

[@forthebold]

+WhyyoutubeWHY?! I wish she rode

[@shubhamjain9194]

please cut the fork extensions above the triple tree,as its making motorcycle less appealing.

[@forthebold]

When the dials go in they'll hide it as it'll be the same height

[@melvinnathan3024]

Haa first like!!!

[@forthebold]

+Melvin Nathan congrats

[@MillfieldWheels]

Sorry, but I can't believe all the shitty/rusty nuts and bolts you've left on the build. Disc mounts etc. Spoils a really good conversion.

[@forthebold]

They're not staying. All bolts will be replced

[@brandonduff364]

Link for clip ons?

[@aramdg]

where did you get the clip ons from?

[@forthebold]

I'll post a link when I get a mo.

[@CS-tn4tv]

Hey where’d you get your clip on’s