Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build 40 - Combined bar end turn signal and mirror hack

Having purchased both the bar end mirror and indicator / turn signal separately for the Honda CX500 cafe racer project and liked them both I had to think of a way to combine them, in this video I do away with the rubber adaptor and couple the 2.
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[@lilyinc]

Wonderful as always - great to see the progession - any chance you could add a link for where to purchase the indicator, mirrors and grips? Thanks again

[@maharashtraking7261]

I just

[@jacquelinemercy-sm3kb]

Thankyou so much. Greeting from Indonesia!! 🇲🇨

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching.

[@benhawke7231]

I was camping, just got back and watched. They look great. I think they make the bike look cleaner.

[@forthebold]

Hope you had a good time camping, they sure make a difference.

[@benhawke7231]

For The Bold - dreegez So can you use them as front and back flashers there in the UK like we can here in the US?

[@shaunelliott3759]

I've not seen you for a while, so I'm just catching up. I have just bought the exact indicators and mirrors for my ZX6R, although it's on the back burner due to a couple of jobs I've taken on. Apparently the GXS750F first generation is going to become a modern day classic, i hope their right, although I must admit that I haven't seen a lot for sale. Keep it up mate, it's nice to see what others are building, and the process your going through.

[@madvillaiMI]

I'm currently doing the same thing as you did on this video. Bit confusing at first, but after watching your video, I know what I have to do now. Cheers from Indonesia, mate :)

[@forthebold]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, have fun.

[@motorbikemanwithamotorbike9451]

Great video, I bought these mirrors and indicators for my project but couldn't figure out how to combine them. So I used the standard indicators so I'm going out my garage right now to do this.

[@forthebold]

Go go go, P.s. don't go crazy on over tightening the lights, only what's needed.

[@dantemeneguz]

I did exactly the same mod to my Ducati SS Cafe racer build. Although mine was more fiddly/clumsy compared to your vid! Props to u

[@forthebold]

Excellent stuff. If it all looks good at the end then it’s all good

[@isaacnemes4554]

I’m inning the same grips you have on my build. I love your videos for so many reasons especially that one! Good work man keep it up.

[@forthebold]

Thank you, have fun with yours.

[@adolfonajera2016]

Can't wait to hear and see that art piece on the road, man!

[@forthebold]

Won't be long, just waiting for the reg/rec unit.

[@seanhunt3417]

That looks sick!!!!!! Well done mate. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@forthebold]

Thanks Sean, it's done the trick.

[@34979Charlie]

That whole assembly will shake loose within the first 5 mins of riding (which you´ve no doubt found out) .. those indicators are designed to be used with the included rubber bung so they can be wound in hand tight which is enough to make them tight .. the alu splitters you cut down need to be wound up hard with Allan key/wrench in order to make them hang on and even then they have a hard time eventually not shaking loose

[@forthebold]

Still holding tight. All good.

[@jarod2013]

I'm really a fan of your work your bike is beautiful bravo! I'll probably need your lights when I'm going to do mine

[@forthebold]

Thank you, they're really cool and neat lights.

[@dylanw890]

The moment I saw you taking stuff apart, I was like "hell nah" 😂

[@forthebold]

Always a thought of mine

[@DimecitycyclesShop]

We like the cool Cafe builds!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks Dime City, wish I was there with you in Florida

[@Lycon1926]

Nice crafting mate... you gave me an amazing idea..... amazing project btw big fan of your work!!!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, easy stuff for effective results.

[@pauls5745]

nice hack. they come as a set now, or just the mirrors or signals as always. the set tho, now has an add'l wire for white or amber light

[@forthebold]

They've made it easier from here

[@geordimaul5380]

Another great vid I’ve actually got the same indicators for my project bike. But I like the way you mounted the barend mirrors as well Keep the vids coming

[@forthebold]

Thank you, they've worked well. Thanks for watching.

[@calibra16vuk]

I love those bar end indicators and am planning on fitting the same to the cafe I’m building. Quick question though, would you still need indicators on the rear for the mot or not as these can be seen from front and rear?

[@forthebold]

100% you need some at the rear also for MOT

[@calibra16vuk]

For The Bold - dreegez wow thank you for the quick reply. That’s great to know thank you again

[@VictorOliveira-uy4yu]

That's a slick look! AWESOME!

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@Masteroftee]

I wait on that cb 750 build, rly interested about engine. :)

[@forthebold]

Coming soon.

[@ScrapSurvivalist]

Hey man I know this old but is there a List of the parts you used I would really love the clutch lever

[@mehdielamrani5917]

Thank you, now I have 2 solutions for my future scrambler.

[@forthebold]

Great stuff.

[@carltonolson6813]

Very clean as usual 👍 I was wondering how those looked on with the mirrors....nice

[@forthebold]

Thanks, they've turned out well. If I was to be totally fussy I would grind down those spacers to get them running more flush, but I'm happy with these.

[@carltonolson6813]

For The Bold - dreegez I'm definitely going to add those to my bars now... Thanks, web pics only show you so much

[@OldManTony]

Avery neat solution, and a great bit of modification!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, worked out to be tidy.

[@MelloWombat]

Great video! I’m curious to see if the light will limit your visibility through the mirror at night time

[@forthebold]

I can't imagine it'll be too bad, for me I check the mirror before switching the indicators on,

[@trackingtim]

Been wanting to do the same thing, but just had a concern over glare. Do you find that the LED creates a glare or blindspot in the mirror when you're signaling?

[@forthebold]

No no issues for me

[@sr53]

Cool, I'm also looking into those indicators

[@forthebold]

Nice one.

[@gisellevalientegauto2920]

hello I have some problems with the led signal lights. only one side works for me. but when i put a normal spotlight on if it turns on ... it helps.

[@forthebold]

Without seeing the wires and comparing to the wiring diagram it's hard to say, best thing I can suggest is have your diagram out and trace your steps

[@jolly.red.giant.]

Do you know the name of this internal clamp type? I'm looking to install the same type of indicator on my bike, without the mirrors... cheers

[@forthebold]

It’s just like a rubber bung. Can easily make one yourself on a thread

[@earlebacciochi9796]

I love em, neat and functional! 👍👍👍

[@alenjjoseph2603]

i watched the cx500 build onasingle stretch upload the rest wait for it like mad n hw it will end up looking . love ur videos😍😍

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching and glad you like the build, more videos coming up.

[@alenjjoseph2603]

hi glad u read it. waiting for an update on the next build 41 . dont knw if u take this bt i have a few suggestions to make. i like the build as of now but .. the front end sort of rather look tiny cant u put a front fork like tht of a GSXR brakes included. and the exhaust would have looked smashing but i dont knw why bt the current one looks short for some reason , or you should have put the twin exhaust on both sides. or a single exhaust like the one you have for the 750 build it was a killer. oh and the wheels it sort of looks shabby and outdated for some reason . how about some full blacked out spokes tht would be smashing. hope u look into this love ur works a huge fan of yours😍😍

[@forthebold]

If you would like to give me an extra £3,000 for those parts I will do it ;)

[@dumbdog2924]

I've been trying to do the exact same thing!!! I've just done an awful job at it XD send those links!!! I'd like to get another set of mirrors and blinkers that match thread count.

[@bikefever3569]

Hi, I have the same set up but I cannot get the indicators to come on 😵 The original indicators was LED and worked fine. I have even tested them direct to the battery and they power up. I'm lost

[@forthebold]

All depends what bike. I would check the relay first

[@bikefever3569]

@@forthebold 1980 cx500 Changed the relay and nothing but fuse isn't blowing any more. I'm thinking of a relay that you can adjust the ohms

[@praveenanand98]

Bro those bar indicators where did u get? Link please

[@Liamhannam]

Hi mate, have you passed an MOT with these as your only front indicators? Thanks

[@forthebold]

Yeah these pass. It’s the rear you need to worry about.

[@willsimon3960]

I'm looking to use bar-end indicators as my rear turn signals by mounting them inside the frame (as you would for the handle bar) at the point where I cut the seat loop. I haven't found any examples of people doing this and am kind of reluctant because of this. Is there any reason not to? Cheers

[@forthebold]

I guess if you're going to create the hole size needed in your frame you're going to jeopardise the strength, unless I'm thinking you mean plug it straight into where the frame is cut (the hole there) I don't would work as it'll be facing the wrong direction. But, if there's a safe, non structural place to put them on the rear in theory they'd be fine I think.

[@nick-sargent]

Amazon gives horrible reviews on these but I still wanna run them on my r6. Have you personally had any issues with them? Thanks

[@forthebold]

They’re a little fragile if you bash the bars but they’re easy to replace.

[@h.2.3]

Is it possible you could put links to the pieces you are fitting in the bio of your videos? Otherwise always great content from you. Definetly one of the best DIY motobike guys from the UK on KZbin or if not the only😂

[@forthebold]

I need to get on that, I'll spend some time tis evening going through the videos with parts lists

[@h.2.3]

Cheers mate appreciate it👍🏼

[@simonmarshall234]

You were keeping track of the costs at the beginning. What has it cost in the end?

[@forthebold]

I'll make a video of it at the end next week, keeping track of costs went out of the window with the Bike Shed deadline

[@ianloughney9570]

This might ruin your day, but I have those same mirrors, and if you take the bottom clamp apart and remove the bit inside, the clamp diameter is 7/8, so you can just run the bar end signals like normal and clamp the mirrors to the end of the handlebar

[@forthebold]

Tried it first and there’s no way they’ll fit on like that

[@ianloughney9570]

Not enough bar space?

[@MrKipk]

i want to do this on a build i'm currently working on, but i'm scared they might break if i drop the bike. I ride dirtbikes mostly so little tip over is nothing out of the usual. I dont know what to do, would this setup break easy?

[@forthebold]

Same here. I’m from an MX background. To be honest the indicators breaking wouldn’t be my biggest concern if I was to drop my bikes ;). I think the rocker cover would get more damage on this bike.

[@MrKipk]

+For The Bold - dreegez ah man mx bikes are soo durable, i can throw the thing at a tree and shes still as good as new, a good looking road bike just seem to be alot more delicate. So just dont drop the bike?

[@forthebold]

Very true, worst case is a broken lever!

[@djcristian84]

Any chance you could share where you grabbed the mirrors and signal?

[@forthebold]

From Dime CIty Cycles

[@Alecasand]

I have exactly the same set up in my bike, I also did it by myself.

[@forthebold]

Excellent.

[@melvinnathan3024]

Thats really innovative

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@kingyair]

@for the bold, are you wiring your front end connections and tucking them all into the headlight bucket? i took a look at old videos but that part is never explained in your videos. im asking cause im trying to see if i should go with 5.75 or 7 inch headlight due to worry about all the connections. awesome vids man.

[@forthebold]

No I'm not putting any wiring in the headlight, not like the original version, cutting it all down and making it neater because my fuse box is now at the back

[@kingyair]

For The Bold - dreegez hmmmm. Thats interesting. Did you havr to get a 3 or 2 prong led relay and also change out regulator cause of leds? Didnt realize you could trim down and not havr to tuck lights. Pretty cool

[@forthebold]

As long as you are comfortable cutting wires down and changing the pathway anything is possible. For the relay I'm using a 2 prong but rerouting those wires, that'll be this Friday's video

[@kingyair]

For The Bold - dreegez be still my beating heart. Thanks so much man. I appeciate this page. Love the work youve done so far

[@sadmananam4172]

Hi! After tighten up everything when I rotate the mirror on the opposite direction (opposite of the align nut tighten up) it loosens! Is it normal or is there any way to prevent it?

[@forthebold]

Tighten he mirror up first is what I did.

[@sadmananam4172]

Yeah I did the same bt if I turn it to the opposite direction, the nut loosens! Is it normal?

[@VelvetEagleI]

I know what I'm doing now! I have a 2016 triumph thruxton and I have the stock indicators that come on it. I very much dislike those indicators

[@forthebold]

Great stuff, have fun.

[@VelvetEagleI]

For The Bold - dreegez any advice on replacing the fake fuel carburetors? Was thinking 3d print with higher heat resistance as I've notice the intakes dont get hot

[@oreboxo]

Loved it! Thanks!

[@lalitkumarreigns7143]

Thank you sir....for this idea

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching

[@stephenkosloff6081]

great build - where did you get the mirros from ?

[@forthebold]

Try Dime City Cycles

[@falcovanderwerff7854]

Where do you get those cool gadgets for your bike?

[@forthebold]

I'll put a link up, I always forget to include those

[@nebenobrahma3118]

Found right video 👍👍👍

[@forthebold]

Amazing.

[@robertmenga4614]

Do they sell these as a kit barend light and mirror?

[@forthebold]

Not together

[@sigma_kappa]

No grommet where the indicator wire comes through handle bar?

[@forthebold]

Silicone rings instead. It’s a 3mm hole

[@tomashermann2994]

thing this is bad idea?..... turn signals flashes from mirrors to face, at night will be super fun

[@phelipemestre7300]

What speedometer are you using for this Cafe Racer?

[@forthebold]

The ones on this I threw in the bin as it’s useless.

[@mrjapu15]

great video keep up mate

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@FordSixstraight]

Hi, where did you get the turn signals? Its looks awesome👍

[@forthebold]

Check out DIme City Cycles

[@izoyt]

@@forthebold i know it's been a while, but would really like to know name or brand of this blinkers, shop y

[@pierrealexismartin]

Did you replace original Led by brighter led ?

[@forthebold]

No ,still the original

[@ryadb3035]

would they survive in case of a fall ?

[@forthebold]

I don’t think a lot of the bike would survive in a fall.

[@kikobaliko3051]

Great videos! Where did you get the sign lights?

[@forthebold]

Try Dime City Cycles

[@kikobaliko3051]

@@forthebold thank you for the reply, appreciate it.

[@abhishekmeena5136]

Thank you bro my problem solve 🙂🙂

[@cedre2274]

Oh punaise, quel esprit

[@bigyada9406]

Good video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@aadoonkks13]

thank you

[@forthebold]

Thumbs up.

[@jordandenmark8443]

Smashed the like button on this vid

[@forthebold]

Ah thank you so much :)

[@JLew6]

Where did you get the mirrors?

[@forthebold]

Try Dime City Cycles.

[@mathiashaugland4229]

Where did you get the indicators?

[@998RC]

+1 Please tell us where to get the turn signals. These are just what I've been looking for - a budget version of the Motogadget M-BLAZE.

[@ni3walia315]

Ooo comon y don't u show us where did u conect those wires . :(

[@forthebold]

They’re just like for like replacement to where the original wires go

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Problem is that the tightening up by hand simply does not work as the mirror does not stay tight... it is just a poor design... Regards!

[@forthebold]

It’s not too bad if you can tighten it tight enough once they’re in the right place

[@alenjjoseph2603]

next part ??

[@forthebold]

Coming Friday, lights and number plate bracket

[@kbowen2251]

Tool suggestion for you to invest in...band saw lol

[@forthebold]

I wish, I've spent so much on these bikes and tools :(

[@kbowen2251]

Might look into estate auctions around ya for some cheap options. Even older machines with some refurbishing are very worth it! Makes straight cuts on metal a whole lot easier to achieve. If you end up wanting to spend some money on new equipment though I would also recommend looking into a cold saw.

[@spymaine89]

''blood sweat and oil'' OK me buy thanks

[@forthebold]

Great stuff. Selling fast

[@syamilfayatabduloh296]

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[@forthebold]

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