Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build | Custom Motorcycle by Purpose Built Moto

The Honda CX500 was what we call a "rescue build".
It’s always a tough job to take on a half completed build. We’ve had it happen before, a deflated customer comes in after a bad experience wanting their dream bike built how they imagined it. They bike they’ve received isn’t up to scratch and now we’re tasked to fix it. Watch how we did it!
The products installed on this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build:
Air Filters: purposebuiltmo...
Custom Tail Light Kit: purposebuiltmo...
Handlebar Push Buttons: purposebuiltmo...
Hollow Tip LED Indicators: purposebuiltmo...
Flashpoint Headlight: purposebuiltmo...
Check our complete Blog for details on this build: purposebuiltmo...
Builders Blog: purposebuiltmo...
Rearset Install on a Honda CX500 Blog: purposebuiltmo...

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Check out the build blog and gallery for the 1983 Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Rescue here purposebuiltmoto.com/1983-honda-cx500-cafe-racer-rescue/

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Maaannn I love that color! Very understated and just fantastic!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Much appreciated. The customer requested a colour like that, but I HD to work in a little detailing with the black to set it off

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto It was a nice touch for sure!

[@IchibanMoto]

where do we submit nominees for Moto grade youtube awards? Purpose Built gets our vote for best Cafe Racer channel

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

You’re too kind! Make sure you tell your mates!

[@ericweber1969]

Wow, the CX500 never looked this good coming from the Honda factory. Well done!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

We agree!

[@Tonyous]

That wiring sounded like my worst nightmare...good job making this thing rock solid!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Yeah it’s not a fun part of the job... unfortunately I can’t get Dylan to do it either haha

[@Tonyous]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto rock paper scissors!

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Tasteful CX!!!, congrats!!, I see a lot of money well expended and nice craftsmanship as well, the end result pays back!!!, well done guys!!!👍🏻🤩

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thank you very much!

[@lcrgarage3245]

Usually not a fan of sc mufflers either, but it sounds really good, at least on camera.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Yeah I can’t really argue there. I do prefer a more classic reverse cone though

[@bikerbrinrac]

Great work on the CX500 👍 The moto gadget speedo is very cool 😎 Amazing looking cafe racer 🏍️

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for checking out the clip

[@Thewatson77]

Very sharp looking build 👌🏼

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks mate, like I said, the bike we started with wasn’t bad. We just had to bring it to life a bit more

[@victorgonza4528]

Swing arm angle clarify that looks parallel, wiring is simple using the OEM diagram

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Wiring is made simpler with the use of our Black Box module too

[@tazyt3388]

Good job mate u gotta start from scratch with wiring stuff ups paint and fab work look the goods neat build goodonya cheers

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

We’ve planned a full re-wire with the client, but that will come later. He needs to get out and enjoy this thing first

[@tazyt3388]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto yeah ride time mite bring out more little issues too it’s a great bike though gets me thinking hehe cheers

[@leeduncan5819]

nice mate good on ya

[@jamesruralsparkynz3504]

Thanks for sharing another nice looking machine 👌 P.s I hope here in NZ we get to see Wide of the mark sometime soon

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

We’re planning a screening or 2 in NZ as we speak. Get over to wideofthemark.com.au and request a screening in your nearest city

[@raymundop1]

incredible bike. What are the tire/wheels specs/size? They seem like they are the set from cognito? 18 inch front and rear? Just amazing work! You've got a new subscriber.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hi Raymundo, Check out the build blog in the video description. The wheel sizes are 17"

[@robert-to7ev]

Yeah, that seat and tail make that bike totally unique and gives it the look of a professional build. I am curious to know what the forks came off of originally.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Rob, I'm pretty sure they were from an R6

[@robert-to7ev]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto ok cool, I'll look more into it. Thanks

[@waynehawes9946]

Beautiful build guys, that’s why I preferred the original M Unit as the wires connected in from the sides and that made it easier the mount that first version, alas, they stopped making the when the second version came out. One question, how do you go with getting registration here in NSW with the front end and rear subframe modifications,do you need to have the bike ‘engineered’ for rego? Wayne.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That’s taken as a case by case basis depending on the mods. If the bike is built right it should have no problem being registered

[@postiepat1541]

Looks amazing Any info on how you're modding the Harley on the right behind you in this vid?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That battle axe was just in for a few custom fenders and some paint.

[@postiepat1541]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto was hoping there was a full build in the works for some inspiration. Picking up a Road King as my first HD and was keen on some inspiration

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

There’s plenty of guys out there building those huge bikes! I’m sure inspiration isn’t far away

[@glennkalmar229]

Nice build !! Can you tell me the ral color code ? looks sick 😎

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Its a custom mix based on a Toyota colour code the owner liked. I'm not sure which

[@pansingh9382]

How much it cost to build mate so i look for bike

[@chriskyllonen5752]

Quick ? I didn’t see the coolant overflow tank did you relocate it?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Yeah the original builder didn’t run one at all but we fabricated a catch can hidden away on the bike

[@denturemaster]

What would a bike like this cost me to buy?

[@MadMotoInc]

Sickkk 👊🏽💀

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks so much man!

[@aminshahnanmansor2179]

nice

[@ninaschilling6590]

Hey mate nice work👌🏻 I build a Honda cx too, can you say me the colour from yours cx? Best greetings Martín

[@timothyandersen1533]

What is that color?!?!?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Tim, its a Toyota bronze I beleive. The client sent me the colour code.