Thats awesome to see. I’m a plumber, my old man was a plumber so I always used pvc to make everything since I was a kid including shin pads for soccer. I would slice larger pipes put them in the oven so they were flat and a little soft then mould them. You can use bigger pipes to mock up seat humps and all sorts . PVC is very forgiving and cheap to play around with. 👍
@tommymalmborg7674 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, I've used the pvp pipe also its great. In Sweden we use an spring that's the same diameter as the pipe inside when we bend it. In that way you don't need the sand. Just a tip, keep up the good work love your channel 👍🏼
@brunocunha64564 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I came here cause you left a link on a comment at the CB750 time lapse vídeo. That vid was amazing. So is this one, of course. I am starting to fabricate my own parts now. What a great idea!!! So many possibilities!!! Thank you very much for sharing. You've got some serious skills. Its a pleasure to watch someone like you working. I just subscribed to your channel. Already a fan!!! Thanks again. Stay Cool!!!!
@ArkaynAdrian5 жыл бұрын
One of your best vids. All your vids are good but what I am getting at is, having seen a heap of custom fab bike and car vids I've never seen a vid run ideas like this. Kudos dude!
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
ArkaynAdrian thank you so much mate, that is amazing feedback 😋
@jasonclemente43924 жыл бұрын
You are a fricken genius man! Nice thinking!
@garya30565 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, Dan! Terrific idea on how to present your plan to the fabricator... 🏍👍🏍
@123berniez5 жыл бұрын
Great video! This is exactly what I needed to get started designing the rear end. Thanks man!
@patrickkimes31745 жыл бұрын
Highly recommend AGAINST a blow torch. Burning PVC can release some nasty fumes. I think In the absence of a heat gun you may be able to get by pouring boiling water over a small area when you can’t use the oven.
@quadbuilt59873 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to use this technique 😊
@CafeRacerGarage3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it! Its a fast and easy way to play around with the look you want
@remfanuk19705 жыл бұрын
awesome...been struggling with how to do this...love your work dude.
@robertodix24354 жыл бұрын
Bravo !!! From Paris, thank’ s
@tonyclausen81065 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan thanks for the awesome idea about using PVC pipe. I learnt the hard way, had my fab guy (who's a really good guy) do a sub frame for my bike but I didn't look right, in the end we cut it all out and made some subtle changes and what a difference. Using PVC could of saved us some time, effort and $$$. Keep up the good work.
@MrRatty20024 жыл бұрын
really want to see this finished!!
@BareBonesMotorcycles5 жыл бұрын
Thats such a great idea. Lets you play around with different designs before cutting any metal too. Im defo going to try this for my next build.
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
BB's Customs that’s so cool that you got something from this one. I love knowing my videos are going to good use
@p3ggy805 жыл бұрын
Super useful as always. Thanks Dan
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Adam Howard no worries Adam just glad you like it
@kristianblake7395 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant idea! I'll definitely be using that. Thanks, keep up the awsome videos 😁
@MikeMac904 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I'm working on the same bike as this one.
@mansamusmen61884 жыл бұрын
Dude I LOVE U! Thank you so much for the idea.
@garyyorke10805 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant Dan been chewing over how I'm going to do the rear on mine to match what got cut off as it was sooooo bad ..did think using copper pipe but that's expensive didn't think on PVC and the methods you show are simplistic .cheers
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Gary Yorke this is definitely perfect for what you are doing mate. I’m glad it will go to good use on your build. Send me a snap shot once you get there :)
@garyyorke10805 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan will send off a piccy of the plastic and hopefully the finished tubing as soon as I get there with both .I'll send then to your messenger link thanks Gary
@nickheinz37374 жыл бұрын
Very good info!
@1212sman5 жыл бұрын
PVC works good for exhaust fabrication as well. Bikes and cars.
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
steven livingston definitely 👍😊
@ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo5 жыл бұрын
I thought about this the other day. Cool to see a vid on it
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
David Jewell hope it’s helps
@justinnathan86815 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! helluva great idea.
@Chris-kh2fm5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@Theillestrator10505 жыл бұрын
That's very informative, maybe I can use PVC to mock up my exhaust when it comes to it.
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, yes you sure could do that if you wanted to :)
@bobbynate42714 жыл бұрын
Great Info!!!!
@gavinspencer17965 жыл бұрын
I’m desperate to see how your buddy’s BMW project is coming on. 😱 I can just imagine my wife having something to say if I used the oven to heat up plastic pipe. Hang on !!!! I do all the cooking 🤣
@MayoungPunte5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
T Phas thanks nephew lol 😂
@ralphvalkenhoff28872 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mosesmunthali83824 жыл бұрын
Great video. Is pvc malleable when you add really hot sand inside? Just in case you don't have access to an oven.
@ErrtuZarathos5 жыл бұрын
Great idea and video. Ty
@omarsilva20565 жыл бұрын
Me encantan tus creaciones felicidades
@logikai5 жыл бұрын
Good job great idea!
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Made.at.the.boneyard thank you mate, it’s also fun stuff to work with
@윤동근-u6v4 жыл бұрын
Which vehicle did you use the gas tank for? Only their own?
@julienlalondemymachines11 ай бұрын
Hi love your videos I have 1978 Honda XL 125 with no exhaust they are obsolete trying to make my first exhaust ever
@JustTex5 жыл бұрын
good idea sir. Cheers
@christopherkirk51982 жыл бұрын
Hay dan quick questions about the modification you have made. What is the process you go though for getting your bikes engineered? Im starting a 1983 kawasaki gt550 build and would like to change the subframe and front forks simultaneously to you but I dont want any engineering surprises when i finnished.
@zardportugal5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
zardportugal thanx brother
@punithk90844 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I am new to mechanical world, I need to create a complete frame template which is very similar to Harley Davidson Live Wire for my EV Moto cycle. Can you help or suggest the techniques on this. Thank in advance
@hx246622 жыл бұрын
Bro!!!! OMG that was awesome!!! What about the cowel? Any ideas.for that?!
@CafeRacerGarage2 жыл бұрын
What kind of cowel are you trying to design?
@hx246622 жыл бұрын
@@CafeRacerGarage I don't have any ideas for that yet. But when I get to that bridge...I'll hit u up. While on the topic, your thoughts on electronics tray under the seat? Ill search ur vids meanwhile. Thx!!!!
@cubul324 жыл бұрын
What are those rear shocks?
@unitedcolors29205 жыл бұрын
Nice bro
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
united colors thanks mate
@wilcavanagh20085 жыл бұрын
hey just wondering do u need a engineers certificate to register the bikes you modify or does it past roadworthy without a engineers certificate cheers keep up the good work
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Wil Cavanagh it’s different in every country and every State, It’s best to check the rules and regulations in your state
@andrewbull35372 жыл бұрын
For the kink at 6.03 ,you could always use the wife's hairdryer......maybe it would work . I'm not an engineer but who knows it may work 😓. Peace out ✌
@TheYakkis5 жыл бұрын
Never knew you could heat and bend PVC
@CafeRacerGarage5 жыл бұрын
TheYakkis it’s cool stuff, hope this gave you some cool ideas mate