Honestly 2400 isn't that much for a pretty much new bike that's made to look exactly the way you like it, if you're cut out to do the repairs :D
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+sade Exactly, to have something the way you want it to look it's not a bad price
@gorillaau8 жыл бұрын
If you were not up for doing the repairs before you start your first conversion, you will be by the time you finish. :-)
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Definitely :)
@PseudoSarcasm8 жыл бұрын
+sade No shit, I paid about 10k for my little putput.
@yeeaahBUDDY5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1980 Honda CM400 last september for $800 and have spent the last few months furiously researching every little piece that I want to customize. I've spent just over $2200 on parts/supplies so far and only have the mufflers and a few small bits left to purchase. I stripped it to the frame and painted everything, it's turned out beautifully so far. I can't wait to finish it so I can show it off and ride it again in a few short weeks! This channel has been a big inspiration for me and has been a big help! Hats off and many thanks to you!
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it's been an inspiration.
@rennock75408 жыл бұрын
I knew of people here in the states using Brittish flags on pillows but I didn't know it was a thing over there as well
@Scates8 жыл бұрын
yeah it's quite common, when I was younger I had stars and stripes bed sheets XD
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Was purchased from Pottery Barn on my visit to America, I love the flag
@BezNomerkov8 жыл бұрын
nice video fam, can u say what playing in the background?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
TreeK SaintP It's just a standard royalty free KZbin track, sorry, I can't remember the name at the mo, but it's in their creator library
@BezNomerkov8 жыл бұрын
dreegez oh, ok, thx u)
@viper1vols6 жыл бұрын
Show the bike, show the bike, show the bike! Dude, this videos are up for a long time, and I just found this one, and I’m clicking through dozens of build videos just to get a glimpse of the finished bike. I’ve seen your logo for as many seconds as I’ve seen the bike!
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
Check out the one of me riding the bike
@martinpye5493 жыл бұрын
I like your style, mate. I'm here in the UK now, but grew up in Oz. Built a few specials and cafes over the years. i'm making 2022 the year I get back to building things.
@forthebold2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Enjoy 2022
@stevensegaloetdemelderse50598 жыл бұрын
I don't actually think This is the "cheap" way...i am building a Suzuki GS 450 café racer, and i'm looking towards a calculated 1.500€. Roughly 1.750$. I have a complete bike, and i wil use the frame, engine, tank, wheels, front fork, rear bridge. So i Just need to invest in carburators, air filter, nuts& bolts, rubbers, coating, tires,lights, painting and some minor things. Everything else will be done by me. Except the painting.
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
To be honest, all the unexpected costs were bits that wasn't included in the bike purchase, such as exhaust, brake calipers, cables, electrics etc, all those hidden costs soon mount up.
@maximiliengloppe69516 жыл бұрын
Toi t'es francais mdr !
@stevel84308 жыл бұрын
great Chanel mate . much as I like racer tv the computer voice kills me lol. Been watching loads of these. Got plans to do a aprila rs125 . want something to rip around town on and potentially light enough to take on a boat . Think the standard back end would look awesome with the seats retrimed in brown fit a bullet break light into the cone with a bikini fairing . so the shape of the front light is mirrored at the same height at the back . Tanks already the right kind of shape.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Steve L Yeah that voice isn't the best but the vids are interesting. Good luck with your Aprila. Sounds like you've got good plans for it.
@BlizzardHockey44328 жыл бұрын
Thats the only reason i dont watch that channel. The voice makes me want to kms
@TAGyourit8 жыл бұрын
Sub'd because this is a hobby I've been wanting to get into.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
great stuff :)
@elaarajemohamedamine13298 жыл бұрын
Please i want a list with the exact name of parts, so i can order them , and that bike that you made is great.
@lanecummings53348 жыл бұрын
I got an xs650 on its way to being a cafe, the thumper in it definitely makes you aware that everything needs to be tightened like crazy lol, im having fun with it, the fact that it'll be MY bike is super cool, and just the connection you get with your machine is well worth it imo.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Lane Cummings That's it, it's all about connecting with your bike and the work you put into it is worth it.
@kylebrown85596 жыл бұрын
Have an old 750 I'm considering converting. Anything unexpected to watch out for?
@Abdulrahman-tc6vq3 жыл бұрын
U r creative and a cool guy! I can only dream of building a cafe racer. After coming out of the super-sport motorcycle world i enjoyed watching your channel more than anything.. building a vintage typa bikes is now on my bucket list and all because of you 🤍
@forthebold3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching
@thefirstbushman4 жыл бұрын
This is completely the right mind set! Seeing people tear apart perfectly good condition Hondas only to make them into cafe racer style bikes that are worth less and look average is heart breaking, But rebuilding a written off or damaged bike to your own specs is fantastic
@forthebold4 жыл бұрын
Giving these bikes a second chance.
@Conqueefstador7 жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting a monster 821 and lowering the handle bars, removing mirrors, and changing the seat to make it look more care racer style
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
I love the Monsters, all the best, will look great.
@tanguyadriaenssen97553 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cheap!!! Fun project for not too much cash! Nice work
@forthebold Жыл бұрын
I think since then the build has doubled
@jeffslade18928 жыл бұрын
I would shop around for powder coating. I've had a bicycle done for £20 but that was 'any colour you like provided we have a bigger job of the same colour going in'. Black is common. That included the bead blasting to clean the frame up.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Always good to shop around, I had around 20 pieces going to be powdered with this one. Some spares also and some to sell on.
@nathanrobbins31488 жыл бұрын
I'm approaching the $5000 (usd) on my xs650 build. lots of parts I originally thought I would reuse like blinkers ect, but if your going to do it do it right to avoid regrets later right? It's for the pride of it more than the cost. Knowing it's not an investment it's a hobby. All the little things add up quick those are what I overlooked. Bolts, nuts, rebuild this rebuild that kits gaskets, seals, improved parts here an there all add up $$$! But so far it looks great and hope it goes like hell.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Nathan Robbins I completely agree, it is pride, and even money is spent on places where people wouldn't see, like you say to avoid regrets it's worth doing right the first time, like oil seals etc. :)
@SlyBlu77 жыл бұрын
My advice - There's no shame in picking up a Yamaha sr400 for about $3500 new, or a used Triumph Bonnie. When you're shopping, have a list of mods in the front of your mind, and if you can find a lightly damaged bike that needs those parts, jump it. I picked up an 05 Bonnie that was dropped. Tank, bars, footpegs, exhaust and some covers were a little banged up, but I was already planning to change all of that anyway. A lot of the modern classics have a range of direct bolt-on pieces, so what I paid up front for the bike and parts, I saved in time and labor down the road. The only things that I had to pay a specialist for were grinding and rewelding the cheap-o Thailand tank I bought, and cutting and re-welding my fairing mount where it bolted to the headstock. Picked up the bike for $2k after taxes and title, and finished it just under $5k. People sometimes mistake it for a new $12k Thruxton. Bike looks ace, starts every time, runs great, and I could ride it at any stage of the build process.
@Jakool_aid6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for the USA friendly addition
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
Conversion probably way off by now :(
@LoudBarkDesigns5 жыл бұрын
That's not a bad price in american dollars for a build. Not to mention you learned a lot along the way and it's a great personal satisfaction to create something you imagined along your journey. Obviously labor is probably as much as the bike costs and that's if you know what you are doing from the start. As you mentioned you can run into things along the way that are unexpected. Did you purchase the motor separately?
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
No the motor came with the bike. Unfortunately I need to make an updated video for this bike as the price probably doubled after this one.
@LoudBarkDesigns5 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold was the costs increase from a motor rebuild?
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Other parts that needed changing such as more electrical parts, intake boots, shims, decent pods
@LoudBarkDesigns5 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold Okay... an update would be great for everyone to know. Did you end up rebuilding the original motor?
@TheSpaceknightrom8 жыл бұрын
When it is small expenditures it is not too bad as it kinda dilute during the weeks and months you are building it. My problem is with the big ones like powder coating. I'll do my wheels, break drums, frame and the odd part. So far the quoting I got was £100 for the wheels alone. And I don't even want anything fancy, just plain old black. Will definitely need to shop around.
@evanww8 жыл бұрын
The British amount is my birthday. Great video.
@gohardorgohome5058 жыл бұрын
I have a spring brake line it was 90 usd, I prefer them over the rubber ones for intense stopping.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+gohardorgohome505 Stopping is a must so thumbs up on getting decent lines
@1234hellinthepacfic8 жыл бұрын
Hi have you got a video with the bike up and running, I watched all of your videos of your build Amazing, I love the orange and grey colour Brilliant , I showed a long time friend of mine as back in 1978 we both purchased two Suzuki GS 550E's at the same time when we picked them up on a Friday morning we had taken the day off from work, I had a red one with a red tank and gold alloy wheels and he had a blue one with gold alloy wheels, we rode all day Friday on them and Saturday and Sunday we thought we were the dogs.
@tysvlogs58386 жыл бұрын
To give another perspective, I've found a mint condition 1978 GS550E. Without modern wheels and breaks, and a modern front end my project is going to cost ~$2,560.00 after tax and shipping + 1k for the bike. Assuming I'm not going to build the following: With new 3.5x17" spoked wheels, GSXR brakes, hubs, a custom triple clamp, and hub bearings I'm looking at ~$5560.00. This is all assuming I don't fabricate any of the parts myself. I found a lot of the items that are for sale on cafe racer parts sites on Chinese manufacturer's eBay stores (but without the branding) for 1/10th-1/2 the cost.
@rafaelmramirez2918 жыл бұрын
I just just started looking into cafe style motorcycles and I wanted to build my own. I expected the price to be a little more but its about the same as I would spend on a drift car haha. Thanks for the info man.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
No worries, good luck for when you start your build
@drewstreet41783 жыл бұрын
My way: on cbt so limited to 125cc so got a sinnis cafe 125, got tail tidy new indicators, ace bars and put a suzuki gn125 standard exhaust because the stock one was snapped
@forthebold Жыл бұрын
Hope you like the Sinnis
@divinephotography96485 жыл бұрын
Top video. An idea for a future video (unless I missed it) is a video of where to find good parts and the basics such as forks hoop seat.
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
nice idea, I tend to get all my parts from Dime City
@divinephotography96485 жыл бұрын
For The Bold - dreegez wicked! Cheers mate. You have inspired me to start a build soon.
@Zer0_Cool694 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown that doesn’t seem that bad. I’ve always wanted to build my own cafe bike
@forthebold Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t bad at that point but I think it doubled from there on.
@fabianyu43208 жыл бұрын
Great background song but its to loud! I could barely hear what you saying. but thanks for the info though.
@gohardorgohome5058 жыл бұрын
I wish I could post pictures I currently pulled everything apart today to get it power coated. And honestly your right it's the best thing to do, it's a 20 year old bike I started it's a complete full restoration it started with a engine rebuild but once your do that you might as well go all the way with a complete restoration if you think you need it in the back of your mind haha I felt guilty .but yea cafe racer bro yamaha xj600 top out upgrade it's don't matter about the price either your right just the love
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+gohardorgohome505 Exactly, good luck with your build,
@pascalf.37375 жыл бұрын
That's nuts! I really thought that it's going to be much much more!!
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
It actually is I’m afraid. An update video of cost is coming in the next few weeks. I counted too soon
@pascalf.37375 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold haha, fair enough. I already thought that I'm doing something wrong with the amount I'm spending 😅
@sofianceli16106 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I love the way you are building this bike. Keep up the good work! Was it a direct fit for the rear shocks or were there adjustment to be made. Cheers mate.
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, on this bike the shocks I used were a direct fit.
@Guairenito8 жыл бұрын
It is not bad at all for a nicely finished bike!!!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
not too bad is it
@Guairenito8 жыл бұрын
dreegez nice video man, it seems to be pretty affordable to have a simple simple but pretty nice motorcycle done. It is my dream, one day I want to have one.
@Theillestrator10508 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the conversion values you listed!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+- The illestrator - Hopefully they're correct!
@5gramwood6443 жыл бұрын
whoaa its you
@PJBiziak6 жыл бұрын
That's a great breakdown of how much we love to get it the way we want it. Definitely should have started with a "whole" bike. In my experience building the last couple of years, if it's all there and you don't sheer it off cuz it's so rusty it breaks, you can salvage a lot. Re-freshing rubber bits or recycling leftover parts from other builds that just happen to fit on is great! If you got a shitty $500 bike with a title that's money you can make back, if that's what your interested in doing. It's sad though when you'll make something pretty darn sweet and then you need to oh, let it go cuz you have too many bikes... you'll probably never get your money back.
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
I need to re-update this video, probably another £1,000 spent since. I'm a true hoarder, I just collect them
@craigevardson62415 жыл бұрын
Great vid just the info I needed straight talking what's the bike worth dun I've Honda 400 four with the same plan hope to see a small profit
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
I think the important thing to remember is profit margins on these bikes are very small if any at all. There needs to be an update of this video as I think the total cost has doubled. Plus the hours put into these builds is something that you'd never cover the cost of. Unless you're a big builder. And the other thing I've found is there's a lot of interest in these types of bikes, but for people to build themselves.
@mekongman33395 жыл бұрын
the music gives me anxieties.
@eliasvaramaurice46474 жыл бұрын
i can barely hear him lmao
@factsyoudidntknow98613 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@craigevardson62415 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed your years on me of experience will be looking at your stuff cheers
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thanks for subscribing
@lemongrabracing718 жыл бұрын
my grandpa built several motorcycles, he made a drag bike for Bonneville salt flats and raced it there. hes making me a racing bike right now. I want to build a cafe racer so badly. I guess this will be out next project
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, I admire those salt flats riders
@lemongrabracing718 жыл бұрын
dreegez might be going to the flats this year for the 250cc group. either this year or next year. So I'm excited
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Good luck on it.
@mbehning18 жыл бұрын
it had taken me two years and I'm up to 6 grand. I inherited the bike from my dad. The following list includes all the following work I did myself. all new electronics including the wire harness and all parts. rebuilt the clutch, alternator, chain and sprockets, all new signal lights, progressive shocks, seat from a local company, tank painted my self. new bars , new points plate , balanced heads, crabs, carpy exhaust and ceramic coated local. all new front brake lines, rotor, Master cylinder, caliper. the only thing I did not work on is repainting the frame and front forks. in other words prepare to spend a lot. all the little things you need to do the work will add up
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Behning It's true, it's the little costs that add up.
@mbehning18 жыл бұрын
Yup.... Every time I need to replace stripped screws it's 20 to 40$ at the hardware store. But your right there is a lot more satisfaction in building your own and having that history behind it, apposed to a new bike. Not to say a new bike would be a hell of a lot safer.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Behning Ha, yeah you are putting your life into your own hands when you build bikes. But you're right, you can have the pride in explaining to people what bits you've changed / done etc.
@my50bike7 жыл бұрын
Hi great video - Thanks. Where did you buy the shocks? Good price for such good looking shocks. Cheers.
@indyschon99978 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, This was super helpful, keep it coming.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JJ-mb5kt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the us dollars. I want to build my own one.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Good luck with yours.
@robertgrant0086 жыл бұрын
I think that is good price to pay for such a nice bike and you know the history cos you built it .my one will take time and I wil probably spend the same but I don't care its never going to be for sale.and your right bikes do need that last chance to look great again ✋🏾
@KioMX228 жыл бұрын
could you possibly post a parts list of where you bought all of your parts. If you don't have one made don't worry about it!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Kio Murayama Sure, I'll see if I can remember them, I'll post them on here
@KioMX228 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you so much!
@Gibbsay17 жыл бұрын
you sir have got a new sub best channel of come across in yonks
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Always makes my day to hear comments like this.
@MinhNguyen-qv2qj7 жыл бұрын
Great videos! You made me take the step to build a cafe racer. I bought a GS750 for $350. Where did you order all the bolts since you stated you replaced all of them?
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Do you know how envious I am of you buying a project for $350, here in the UK I'm looking at spending $1,000 just on a donor :( The bolts were just ordered off ebay, there's plenty of sellers on there that will sell them individually. You just have to go through the painful process of measuring and making a list of all of them. Also be careful of the distance between the thread as they vary a lot on this bike.
@MinhNguyen-qv2qj7 жыл бұрын
BTW, your videos alone, made me get up and start on this project. Thanks for the inspiration. Please keep it up
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear, I'm glad they inspire people.
@nGLynx8 жыл бұрын
Great videos, Dreegez! I need to change all my bolts on my GS550 aswell, do you have any shopping cart I can copy? Hope you can help me out! Keep up the good work!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
I'll see if I can dig out my last order for this, I measured the bolts as I went and have jars of different ones here, but watch out for the thread as there's a huge variety of them
@nGLynx8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Another question. Do you have any good tips syncing the carbs? With new pods and jets it's hard adjusting them. Is a synchronizer gauge the only and best way?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Jacob Myrer Yeah that'll be your best best, once you have your setup run the synchronizer gauge and that'll get it right for you.
@ChrisRenfro893 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold Found your videos and inspired to pull the trigger on a PAIR of GS550s for $750 USD (one running and with papers)! Any chance you found that list of bolts and still have it laying around? Figure it's worth the ask :)
@dallatorretdu7 жыл бұрын
Damn, I would like to make a modern Cafe racer, something based on the Street Twin, but then starting with the Street Cup already is much cheaper, add ohlins shocks and forks and the price is near the Thruxton R... which also has twin brakes...
@himanshuchaudhary37345 жыл бұрын
Hey Mate, a new fan of your work from India. Need to know, do you build them on orders too?
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No I don’t build for others.
@himanshuchaudhary37345 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold Thank you for your reply. But you do great work mate. 👍🏻👍🏻 Looking for more of such content.
@SaifHans258 жыл бұрын
can I convert a royal enfield bullet into a cafe racer?
@darengurson8 жыл бұрын
if you ready to
@varun0098 жыл бұрын
Enfield already sells its own cafe racer - the continental GT. You can just get that and mod it up. You can convert an existing bullet, but it would involve a lot of work. It's doable but only if you're completely invested.
@darengurson8 жыл бұрын
+varun009 Yeah true but the continental isnt all that just a excuse of a cafe racer
@varun0098 жыл бұрын
Darren Gurson Same goes for the bullet. Why waste time making a not-so-good cafe racer when you can buy one off the production line?
@darengurson8 жыл бұрын
+varun009 the cage racer "spirt" doesn't seem to be appropriate with something of the production line
@callumtaylor34738 жыл бұрын
Il keep you updated with mine as it goes along, whether it's you mate or fellow viewers. I'm a 16 year old (uk) and recently purchased a 1977 Suzuki a100 as my first bike off of my uncle for £25, being stored for the last 15 years in a garage it has not aged well from the outside, but my investigation under the thick layer of stickers (my uncle sticker bombed it in like 2001 before the cool kids ;) ) and grease lies an all original bike with only 12,000 miles. There's some problems with the bike etc not being run in 15 years and leaky forks, rusty fenders but the rest is well. Il keep you updated with my build!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Callum Taylor Good luck with your build.
@callumtaylor34738 жыл бұрын
+dreegez thank you my man! Il keep you updated as I go along 😊
@tug0jackson8 жыл бұрын
+Callum Taylor The most important thing you will probably get out of this bike is experience. I don't know how many times I figured out how something works after breaking it. (Cars are the worst for blind fasteners and welds.) So this is the bike you will makes your mistakes on. Ride safe. Car drivers just doing what's convenient can kill you.
@callumtaylor34738 жыл бұрын
+tug0jackson cheers man, yeah I agree I have to expect some mess ups on the way
@bisyhefr8 жыл бұрын
you can buy them for about $200 at wallmart
@hilldweller86057 жыл бұрын
I originally wanted a motorcycle for school and work. (because its cheaper than a car) My friend told me about Café bikes and I think they are cool. building one seems like fun. Thing is, I have no knowledge about Motorcycles... nothing. Any tips or suggestions? I'm currently thinking about a Yamaha Virago as a base. Nice video!
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Hey, glad you're venturing into the world of cafe racers. Personally, a virago as a first time might turn out to be a massive project, not impossible, but a lot more work than if you were choosing a Suzuki GS or a Honda CB. As for experience, I say learn on the job, nothing better than hands on.
@hilldweller86057 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the reply. I actually just watched your top five donor bike video and noticed you mentioned that the virago requires a little more skill than the others. You also mentioned that the Honda CB Four was probably the easiest bike to work on for a beginner! I think that's the bike ill be looking into. Thanks for all these awesome videos. I'm on part four of your Honda CX500. I'm learning a lot, thank you.
@tiagomaldonadosantos8 жыл бұрын
It's worth it! Aren't you changing the jets considering you're going for pods and different mufflers?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Tiago Santos Definitely, I was going to have a play with the current jets once they're clean and plug in a sync tester to see how they go, more so to keep costs down and see what I can do with tuning it that way first
@jakewagner74167 жыл бұрын
It costs $3,188.00 USD as of April 25th 2017.
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Scary.
@nikolaiburgardt9897 жыл бұрын
Jake Wagner actually, it would still cost $3,547, it's the British pounds that would change due to the fluctuation of the British pound
@douglasalanjones6 жыл бұрын
I started my cb650 with a spray of starter fluid, and it stated so I know it has spark and compression. I cleaned the carbs but I can't get it started again. I think the jets are clogged and was thinking of letting them soak a pot of simply green and hot water. Or maybe buying an Ultra Sonic bath to get the low speed jets to open. I suspect I have rust coming from inside the gas tank and that is what is getting in the carbs. Any advise on how to really get these things clean?
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
Like you suggest. Ultrasonic cleaner. Does it make noise again with easy start spray since?
@douglasalanjones6 жыл бұрын
It did start for a second while it was running on the starter fluid, but I haven't gotten it to start on either gas or the fluid since. I took the carb off and cleaned them, I was able to use a think guitar wire to go through some of the jets, but I fear that they are clogged within the carbs. I removed the air filter and spray the fluid directly into the carbs and still it just cranks. When I take the carbs off I disassemble them and spray carb cleaner and compressed air through each jet. Two of the low speed circuits were clogged where I couldn't get compressed air through it. I bought new Low speed jets and will take the carbs off and try to clean them and replace the jets.
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
If you go through it systematically like that you'll get it. I wouldn't recommend guitar wire though as the jets are super soft, just incase you damage or widen them, but other than that have you triple checked the spark and the timing?
@douglasalanjones6 жыл бұрын
Its a 1983 CB650SC nighthawk, so its got electronic ignition. When I bought it it ran 15-20 minutes and killed the battery. Needless to say I replaced the VRR and the Stator and the battery. I was going through it and found the indicators ( blinkers) rubber had broken from age on three of the indicators. So I bought then and replaced them and then the blinkers stopped working.. It had a bad or flaky ground (rookie mistake) I replaced all three at once and they just stopped working.. So I have been doing more troubleshooting than riding.. I will check the spark and I was thinking of sending the carbs out to Cody from Motorcycle MD but I think I will take another shot at getting it cleaned. They sell gas with Ethenol in it so you really can't let it sit with old fuel . I can't wait to see what you do to the motor since I have a little valve tap once it warms up. - when it runs.
@probability1624 жыл бұрын
I have no ideal how to build one but I love to have one. May I ask if you do a custom request? and how much will it cost?
@forthebold4 жыл бұрын
No, sorry I don't build for anyone else. Hookie do but prices are around €20,000
@daveregan84103 жыл бұрын
Hi look up cypher cycles in Warwick they build for you.
@davidolivier27755 жыл бұрын
Jip agree with the peeps from South Africa. To buy stuff is really expensive here as the sellers know that what you want is not readily available. I'm doing a XV400 racer and the one dude wanted R4500 ( +- $319 ) for a wiring loom... Problem solved.... I'm making one myself. Not easy but with some effort and time it will be done.....
@huzbum7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a pretty reasonable price for a bike, much more so for a hobby that's probably been a source of passion for you.
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think I've paid over the odds on getting the bike to a reasonable state, but it's still not a bad price.
@David-y8m8z6 жыл бұрын
I would love to have someone like you to bounce problems off of to help me on my 62 cafe racer. Carborator is a leak and throttle sticks like mad. Cheers
@nathanpoynter26456 жыл бұрын
I'm building a GS550 cafe racer and looking for a seat and cowl. Can you tell me where you got your cowl from? It would be a great help.
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
I got it from caferacerseats.co.uk, but needed modifying after
@nathanpoynter26456 жыл бұрын
For The Bold - dreegez thanks mate appreciate the help
@davelewis808 жыл бұрын
Hi, please could you tell me what make and model those beautiful rear shocks are? Awesome bike by the way!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
These shocks are RFY, not anything like Ohlins but they're decent enough
@REACTORVISUAL8 жыл бұрын
hello, great video, im in the proccess of collecting parts to rebuild my cafe racer, this video is been very useful, i need your help with a queation, about that red ballistic battery, i guess i read it just cannot be put on a bike just like that, that it needs a battery tender or something to get charged or itherwise the battery would get damaged, im not sure what is that on a bike, i have a battery tender that i connect to the wall to charge my current battery when needed, but im confused on what is a tender on a bike, it means i have to replace a part of the bike with that, please enlight me!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+REACTORVISUAL Thanks for the comment. The Ballistic is a plug and play when it comes through your post, they're pre-charged, but yes you will need a charger to keep it maintained and balanced, a ballistic advanced charger is what they recommend as you can't use other chargers that has desulfication mode etc, and it needs to be charged to around 13.4 V. As far as plugging it into the bike you shouldn't need to plug anything else in to use this battery.
@froosifroosii23835 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up thanks for sharing And thanks for answering a good Question Peace
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@saadventureza7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, I love the "honesty" in them. How much does a Cafe Bike cost to build? Well how long is a piece of string? Here in South Africa we don't have easy access to all the cool Cafe bits and bobs.....
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
+SA Adventure that's the thing. There is no right answer. Like you say depends on location, condition of the bike etc.
@amielterence6 жыл бұрын
Bike culture isn’t big here... at least in Durban. Cape Town is a lil better, but still not what it could be...
@FPSdaybreaK8 жыл бұрын
i could spray it with cerakote or duracoat and its more durable than powdercoating
@Panos__P8 жыл бұрын
nice video, though you put the pounts you put the dollars euro no?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, sorry, it was getting a long job adding both currencies in.
@Panos__P8 жыл бұрын
+dreegez no worries haha it was a bit funny (now with brexit) euro sad
@lemoinexavier8 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@easternwind44355 жыл бұрын
Can you do this without any experience except a bit in electrical engineering?
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Anyone can start anywhere with bike building. Just up to the individual.
@douglasshaw19468 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+douglas shaw you're welcome :)
@terra78 жыл бұрын
A wise man told me to never keep a talley of the monies you spend.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
I wish I hadn't to be honest, ignorance is bliss
@JTEKTNYC5 жыл бұрын
Until the tax man wants to see receipts 😂😂😂
@altar78858 ай бұрын
I'm confused by the first item on the list. For $400 you had the frame of the bike but also the engine? Or did I miss the engine on the list?
@fortheboldАй бұрын
Both.
@victorhumphrey71274 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, building a gs550 cafe racer now! What kind of silencers did you use? The link is no good anymore🙁
@forthebold4 жыл бұрын
They’re shortys available from Dime City Cycles
@victorhumphrey71274 жыл бұрын
@@forthebold Thanks!! Just ordered them
@yogeshangre33654 жыл бұрын
Hy sir i need to know that which application on laptop did you use to modify the bike
@forthebold4 жыл бұрын
I did it in real life.
@TechGeniusindia8 жыл бұрын
@dreegez hey buddy... Awesome series of videos..!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 wanted to see your bike run... Please can you post a video....
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Tech Genius Thank you. I'm still spending time rebuilding the carburettors so I'll post up a video of the bike running as soon as.
@TechGeniusindia8 жыл бұрын
+dreegez tysm for so quick reply....😊😊😊 do u have any instagram account if yes pls link it... So that i can contact you i need some guidance regarding building a café racer
+dreegez i have messeged you through my instagram account named lalit toraskar
@MegaKencam8 жыл бұрын
I disagree with powdercoating the frame. They make good durable paint. If you want to modify the frame after powdercoating, it's a big deal. With paint, it's just a touch up. Paint is much cheaper and easy to fix.
@TheIncognitoG8 жыл бұрын
I'm a complete noob when it comes to this, but how easy is something like this to insure?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
As long as it's road worthy, and you're honest about what you've done etc, should be fine.
@izoyt5 жыл бұрын
how about homologation, all the tools, extra for some professional paint job etc? and bike 400? sure..
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Tools obviously not included, that's up to the person to buy, cost of powder coating included, and the bike was £400, bare in mind this was back in 2016 it was filmed
@yzrocketman27226 жыл бұрын
C'mon, let's see the beauty!
@davzjvm8 жыл бұрын
what if i need a pillion seat and standard handlebars instead of the low swung ones, to get the classic British bike look?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
I guess that'll all depend on the cost of those, the beauty of building is you can do whatever you want.
@davzjvm8 жыл бұрын
dreegez any idea about how much would that add to the money. it may sound funny, but i would like a Vincent hrd sort of a bike, any recommendations for the engine for such a bike?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
as t Probably depends whether you're buying new or second hand parts. It'll probably end up costing the same if not less. The clip on bars were £70 but standard bars will be less, and perhaps the existing ones might do for you? Same with the seat. If you're after more of a classic bike perhaps look at Royal Enfields or a Honda CL350 which has that scrambler look to it.
@davzjvm8 жыл бұрын
dreegez thanks a ton.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
as t No worries, good luck.
@ericwar84928 жыл бұрын
Were some parts universal or made for certain models & years? Thank you friend!
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Eric War Most parts were after market and so either luckily fitted or needed work to get them to fit.
@doratext1233217 жыл бұрын
What website or brands do you recommend for parts? TIA
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
In all honesty I don't stick to any brands in particular. I've put up a list of items I bought in the description box above.
@JohnathanBarrettdaniels-w7c Жыл бұрын
I got a 1980 Yamaha xs400 the was starting to build a cafe race I got it on a trade but no title is there a way I can get a title for it
@fortheboldАй бұрын
I’m honestly not sure. By the name title sounds like you’re US based. I hope you had it sorted.
@moneeb3438 жыл бұрын
Do you have a list written out somewhere of the exact items and what they're called or such? That'd be super awesome. Those shocks are incredible and I'd love to learn more about them, but also about the rest of the stuff too.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
I don't have a list at the moment but I can try and put one together one day.
@moneeb3438 жыл бұрын
dreegez That would be incredibly helpful! I've created my own excel sheet because of you and it's nice to finally understand the costs of such a project. But knowing exactly what you've done and the costs you've gone through would be incredibly helpful (plus because I like so many of the things you've put on your bike, it'd be nice to know what they are!)
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Moneeb Nain I haven't forgotten about the list, I need to find some time somewhere to put on together.
@kingabdulrawoof39317 жыл бұрын
AMAZING BIKE AT LOW COST I LIKE IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH THE WAY U MODYFY THE BIKE I WAS 19 I WANT TWO MODIFY YAMAHA RX 100. TODAY I HAD SAW UR ALL VEDIOS AND I CAME TO ONE IDEA TO MAKE RX100 INTO CAFERACER I WILL GIVE THE THUMB AND SUBSCRIBE UR CHANNEL
@_wolf_gang_6 жыл бұрын
So I went and saw a bike(chinese) which needed a lot of tlc just to be roadworthy worth about £500 then you account in the paint etc. I could swap my ps4 for it and a bit of cash say worth about £250. The thing is, there could be a lot more wrong with the bike, should I leave it? Overall it would cost me just over a grand or so. Is a chinese bike really worth investing so much into?
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
Rule or thumb when building, take your budget and multiply by 4
@milosilic238 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest, it can cost 2000, even less if you have parts or find them dirt cheap. Or it can cost 50 000. If you buy like ultra high end parts and pay someone to do it all
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's entirely up to how much you're willing to spend, both time and money
@mabunny49157 жыл бұрын
Make a video on how to build a cafe racer using Honda CG125
@Loopyengineeringco5 жыл бұрын
That doesn't seem too bad TBH, ignoring the cost of your labour (your time has value!). I bought a CB750 for £2500 that had duck tape where welds should have been, carbs that needed rebuilding, still has starting issues. So like for like, I'd always buy the project, because the 'running' bikes always need work anyway!
@forthebold5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately that was a long time before the end of the project, I'll be releasing a new video but I'd guess the amount ay have doubled
@waynepetterson75147 жыл бұрын
I messaged you 1 time about my 1981 Yamaha Xj550 seca I got wrecked. I paid $15 US at a salvage auction for it and it runs good but needs government inspection before it can be licensed should I get inspected before I build? I set a budget of $1300 for project is that reasonable.
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I never got that message. I would probably get the inspection first before doing any work, unless it's needed again afterwards. It would be a pity to spend money on it then finding out you can't run it.
@waynepetterson75147 жыл бұрын
thanks I will get it running perfect inspected then tear it down to the frame. should I do video for u tube on this?
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
If you'd like to document it, it's worth it.
@MrJasperdeKnegt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. But imo you forgot one of the more expensive parts. Tires! And wheel paint or powdercoat. Perhaps new wheelbearings.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Jasper de Knegt I was fortunate enough on this bike to have new tyres from the previous owner who started working on it and had the wheels powder coated as part of the cost. But yes I had forgot the bearings cost but they weren't too much, but they're all something that should be considered for others when they're starting their build.
@MrJasperdeKnegt8 жыл бұрын
+dreegez Hi, thanks for the quick response! I'm from the Netherlands. The café racer scène over here is growing fast. Perhaps in the near future when you make another video with costs you could include euro's. There are some Dutch websites where you can buy all the parts for your café racer or scrambler build. I once filled up a basket for a total of 1300 euro's for my Honda CX500 Scrambler build.
@alexandrugherghescu8 жыл бұрын
Hey! This vid came up in my inbox and since it is about something I love, could you please tell me how much would it cost to upgrade a brand-new bike to a cafe racer? I'm looking forward to doing that on the XJR1300 that I want to buy.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Alexandru Gherghescu Gosh, hard to say, but at a guess the only real costs you'd have to consider is only body shaping, as the electrics and shocks / forks would be perfect. And depends how much you do yourself. So frame cutting (If needed but guessing it might be an aluminium frame) seat, tank, muffler, adn you might be alright with just those. Before costing anything probably best sourcing parts and a look.
@alexandrugherghescu8 жыл бұрын
+dreegez Thank you for your advice! It's been of great help. ;)
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Alexandru Gherghescu Sorry I can't give more costs in my answer, but all depends on what style you go after, you could do it for as cheap as £500 if you're careful
@alexandrugherghescu8 жыл бұрын
+dreegez It's all right, I think I've got a great idea about what values I have to pay. Fortunately, I'm sixteen and have got five more years until I'm able to legally own a bike, so I think I can gather the amount of money needed. Of course I could pass through a loophole in my country's regulations, but that requires me to buy another bike under 125cc. I won't do that since I have to pay attention to my evolution in school, but I think the time spent waiting makes it greater when I finally see myself behind the handlebars of my new and customized bike. :)
@Exclusivelibary8 жыл бұрын
do you have a link for those shocks their just what i need for my cx 500 build
@Fish_and_Coins8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate but please mute the music next time it's bothering a little bit cheers
@_zoromt097 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between "Quid" and "Pound"???
@forthebold7 жыл бұрын
No difference, same currency, British Sterling is Pound, and slang term is Quid, meaning 1 pounds
@_zoromt097 жыл бұрын
oh okay. thanks.
@davidhayes25677 жыл бұрын
British Quid = American Buck (Not in value, slang)
@josemhs12138 жыл бұрын
That isnt too bad to be honest and when you said "its not to put anyone off" this was kinda opposite since i feared it would be above 10k
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
It's not too bad is it. It could easily go over 10K if I had the money!
@wilk.jackson37256 жыл бұрын
So can you send a link for the coils you used on the cx500
@forthebold6 жыл бұрын
I haven't replaced the coils on the CX
@toondecoolste8 жыл бұрын
What is this intro song? I recognise it from a tv show but I don't know what show it was.
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
It's a song called Alive and Amplified by the Mooney Suzuki
@outdoorjaye8 жыл бұрын
WHERE DID YOU GET THE REAR SHOCKS?
@forthebold8 жыл бұрын
+Jaye Agar I'll have a quick look to see where these ones came from, I'll post the link on here. So many parts from different parts of the globe ;)