Guy Willison's Honda CB1100 RS 5Four Workshop Tour

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[@WalkerKlondyke]

It's clear these bikes are being built to be ridden and enjoyed on the street for years. Classic Honda, not customized to a mental degree, but, just enough to look very special and work forever. It would be wonderful if 5Four did an ultra limited edition with details like glass master cylinder reservoir, inverted forks, rearsets and so on. Great vid! Beautiful bikes! Well done 5Four!

[@richchamberlain5327]

Absolutely stunning bike. Nothing available looks better to me. Well done Guy. 👌

[@_audacerider3838]

Best looking Honda in years!!

[@twaty255]

Great to hear Guy explain the process, plus his passion is still evident in his voice, brilliant.

[@v4forlife]

This was my bike of the show in London earlier this year. Everything is so well done and looks like a one off custom. Brilliant. If they made them pillion friendly I would snap one up in a second.

[@jasonrees6012]

I know ,it is a very nice bike.I was surprised to know it is a track bike .

[@paulelberfeld8525]

Beautiful bikes, takes me back to the 70’s

[@cperry3268]

Just been lucky enough to grab one, will look fantastic with my monkey 125cc and T Speed Twin. Selfishly I needed something that was just for me. Lovely to hear and see the quality and love.

[@motobob]

Enjoy! Beautiful machine

[@cperry3268]

@@motobob picked up today, rode back from Edinburgh to Sheffield on the A68. She sounds and beautiful as she looks and rides just like I imagined. Just perfect for me!

[@divadrolyat]

I love his attention to detail and function! Bravo!

[@rebel2032]

Bob! Guy Willison is AWESOME! I love how he explained each step in detail and dude it's insane that he's the one putting them together all by himself. Props to him and for making an amazing limited run of the motorcycles!

[@motobob]

Agree! Makes it extra special for the people that have ordered one that he actually does each one himself

[@andrewvickers4487]

Talented AND a true straight shooter - refreshing. It's one thing to make an awesome retro-styled bike but having somebody put their own soul into their creations is irreplaceable, and it shows here. You did it mate 👍

[@mrbxv]

This guy should be Honda’s in-house consultant for any retro bikes. He’s got impeccable taste. His bikes look like they came from the factory as special editions.

[@CliffGonshery]

Wow - What a Bike - I am currently riding a 1983 Kawasaki kz1100 fully restores. This Guy Willison's Honda CB1100 RS 5Four is the Bike I NEED ...a real Beauty! I Love all the custom upgrade changes.

[@splodge57]

Great video had a chat with him at the London bike show loves what he's doing. Fantastic bike wonderful that Honda GB gave him the opportunity to do this build.

[@motobob]

Yeah I thought it was great of them too. A nice collaboration

[@johnmccarthy5132]

Thanks for this! Just found it. Really enjoy Guy and his bits with Henry Cole!

[@bumblebee_tuna]

Been looking forward to this one, love the way the Honda badge pops on the red.

[@mauriceadamson224]

Gorgeous looking tank,classic.

[@anthonybrunt181]

Your eye for detail and the high quality of the bits coupled to the design adds up to a really great job. Truly impressive. Nice to see we have the brains and skills in the UK still.

[@4wheeldad]

Love the bikes i just bought a 2014, alot of good ideas, he loves what he does and thats great

[@patrickreilly5748]

Absolutely stunning detail, Great to hear Guy explain the process. Takes you back to the 80's.

[@G58]

Those are really nice looking bikes. Thank you for sharing

[@jasonrees6012]

Very nice . This is a good era for retro bikes . HONDA IS KING.

[@robertforesman8414]

WoW, Outstanding Brother !!!! I had a 1983 CB 1100 F that I had modified and gave many hours of love and Money. I would love to get one of these and I am amazed at what you and HONDA and all the other guys have Achieved Simply OUTSTANDING !!! Very Impressed and Dreaming of getting one may be one Day !!! Thank you for showing all the blood sweat and tears of your Dream. Fantastic Job !! MaC

[@mnnic4292]

Beautiful craftmanship. Joy to watch. Cheers!

[@dr.johnson400]

How great to hear someone say 'swinging arm' instead of 'swing arm'. I am not alone! I was starting to think it was a North Yorkshire thing.

[@karlosh9286]

Interesting to listen to Guy's process. I would have gone for different indicators ( not hard to change ) , otherwise I really do like it. I want to get a Honda 4 cylinder bike some day (Triumph don't currently make one), but I guess that'll have to be a much cheaper production CB650R .

[@deviantrider9309]

Nice job spud, there's an old engineering saying if it looks right it usually is right & that thing looks on the money it's what a bike should look like. Was impressed with what he did with that norton given the limits of what he could change shame it all went pear shaped, but this beats it hands down hope mr coles got his cheque book out for one.

[@rogerkink3]

I am glad to see guy is doing what he does best.good luck guy

[@scottc3]

Looks awesome, and the twin Racefits really finish it off! 👍👍👍

[@peetee49]

Very interesting and informative, Makes a great change from the run of the mill vids you get on you tube. Keep it up👍

[@MrTomYeoman]

Cheers Bob, I’ve always been a fan of Guy’s and loved what he did for Norton. These Honda’s have the same touch.

[@SVC-hz6dq]

Fantastic work. Love how they look!

[@onearmedmanny]

I’ve had this bike as my background pic on my laptop for years and finally got a (stock) cb1100. Would love to incorporate some of these modes particularly everything on the front end

[@kiwihame]

Superb. Kudos to Honda for allowing this superb limited edition. Looks fantastic.

[@nickc-s3675]

Great looking bike and everyday useable keep up the good work Guy. 👍🏍

[@mebeasensei]

Looks great and a great base bike too.

[@ernestoquiroga403]

Great job, looks fantastic !!

[@greatkingrat]

God that is beautiful! I love it. I have a 2016 and would love to do the same!

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Dang he’s very good at explaining the process and describing the issues. Very interesting video. Gorgeous bikes too!

[@gregshepherd489]

I want one , but last time I checked they were not going to be available in Australia, beautiful looking bike

[@marcr660907]

That really is a good looking machine. Pity it’s only available in the UK. Great video, very interesting to understand how it’s put together.

[@tinolino58]

The lower line of the tank needs some straightening. Otherwise I love the classic appearance very much! Great inspiration! 😍

[@jfro5867]

Enjoyed that. I’ve got an RS and it’s a lovely quality bike.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Best vlog on this channel yet.

[@tonywheeler1281]

superb quite agree best looking honda in years just need a money tree now

[@petergray6800]

Hi Guy very nice work. From Peter Gray at Pipemasters Motorcycle Exhausts

[@robbikebob]

I like guy's work, he seems like a top bloke. The bike is far, far better looking than anything Honda managed as standard. If he's up for it, he should persuade Honda to do another couple of runs in slightly different styles. Only downside is it's still based on an expensive, underpowered, heavy bike.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Rob BikeBob Twin shocks vs a Mono Shock never has the same handling but people really want the “look” of twin shocks. The Kawa throw back handles better with the single shock also.

[@Wolfgamer-dn3xk]

Very interesting. Just traded my street twin for a Honda cb1100rs today. Beautiful & comfortable bikes.

[@motobob]

Enjoy!

[@halfrydman9301]

The sound of the racing pipes at 02:44 is, dare I say it, f**king orgasmic. 😇

[@500monkeyboom9]

I bought a cb1100rs, love this ltd version.

[@mhilde7744]

Great build detail. All videos should be this detailed!👍

[@JohnSmith-ws6jg]

My street bike is a 2017 Kaw Z900. (Not RS) I like the RS too but the red Limited Edition is wicked!!

[@TheNyhm1]

looks great. needs bar end mirrors and the louder pipes and I would buy one

[@markdolman9056]

What a good video , seems a good geezer

[@motobob]

Top bloke! Extremely helpful and patient to film with

[@pauloakes5718]

Other than Jesus Christ my Wife dog and sunshine that red Honda is the most beautiful machine I have ever lusted after. My first bike was a 1977 750 four F2 I think.Wonderful way to learn how to ride! Legend any jobs going🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@colindeans5972]

I'm not a big Honda fan, but these are very cool.

[@tomfjr3872]

Cool bikes .... wish they were available in the US. Take care.

[@Theophilus1968]

Bloody cracking nice bikes!

[@morrisdennis]

U sir are a artist 🎨 👏

[@danilocapellan1316]

Excellent motorcycle, so well done I want one. 😩

[@richardpearson4248]

I would be happy with a standard one with just a set of pipes on it🇬🇧👍

[@karlosh9286]

The standard one is pretty nice :) My only objection is the 250 Kg weight, otherwise I like the look.

[@johnfitzsimons3198]

Whole heartedly agree, love the standard!! not a fan of the nose cone at all but gotta admire the rest of the craftsmanship...👌

[@Vazza72]

I own a stock standard one and love it 😊

[@richardpearson4248]

@@Vazza72 Really nice bike 🇬🇧👍

[@Vazza72]

Richard Pearson Thanks I was looking at a T120 or RNineT but glad I settled on this lovely in line four lump. 😁

[@JohnInSale]

Great bike and great stuff from Guy !!! Love these bikes, but hate red, so sadly not for me 🏍️🙈

[@tomhalv1]

Now that is a professional craftsman

[@andrewhills6535]

Good video , have a standard rs and love it , nice custom job though 👌🏻

[@indiancreek1570]

Wish they would be available in the USA

[@yogindertickoo]

Honda is love.

[@vaclavtuma2047]

Very nice bike. Are some part available to buy as spare parts like the exhaust or the single seat?

[@brucehavlu2235]

The tank decal from 1985 CB700sc US is very appealing. If your interested check it out.

[@morrisdennis]

I luv it, how much 4 the upgrade?

[@mikeca98]

Nice mods, especially the handlebar set up, but I like my stock 2014 black CB1100 better, except that it is a little too black. Dear Honda, please just let me add a CB1300 Super Four to my garage here in the U.S.

[@levisgpa]

Gorgeous bikes. I sure would love to know the name or paint code for that color.

[@braddersf1]

But how did he get that switchgear to fit on the Renthal bars. Bet HE drilled the bars!

[@jules9303]

Top stuff 🏍

[@danilocapellan1316]

I enjoyed thanks 👍🏼

[@larryallred2817]

What is height, weight, When will the bike be available in USA 🇺🇸

[@UncleWally3]

You had me at the tank’s hidden pinch-weld; a gift from the production line? I wish Triumph’s “classic” models would follow suit with a clean sculptured tank rather than the tin toy exposed pinch-weld unit they stamp out.

[@motobob]

True - although they did a seamless tank on the Scrambler 1200. I saw on one of the Bike Shed's Triumphs that they'd hidden it a bit with a black rubber finishing strip

[@UncleWally3]

MOTOBOB. Yep, I’ve seen a few use that invisible tape trick. Of course, it only draws the eye to the blemish. That said, the Scrambler 1200 tank does look good, but it also acknowledges something ought to have been addressed in the first place.

[@swiss889]

Great vid, how do I get him to do one of these conversions?

[@danilocapellan1316]

Excellent 👍🏼

[@haris525]

Beautiful!

[@Agwings1960]

Im still waiting for Honda to rerelease the 1981 CB900 Custom, complete with high/low range transmission

[@simoncooper913]

Guy.. man....fan.

[@caroldave4037]

Hi bob. Good job guys mate henry isn't helping him he'd get nowt done they'd be drinking to much tea😉😉😉😉😉😉 👍cheers from dave

[@motobob]

Haha fair point!

[@peterfallows6802]

"was a`wondering if this was 'im"

[@harp440]

Beautiful.....dream job!

[@paintup46]

It would be so dope if Honda could make a version of this bike with the cb1000r engine, upside down forks...you get my drift.

[@motobob]

I was actually collecting a CB1000R press bike that day and Guy said he wanted to have a go at one of those some day 🤞

[@paintup46]

MOTOBOB 🙌🏽

[@OzBloke]

Beautiful 😎

[@markbright7845]

Well worth the money from the look of this.

[@sparkme123]

I've been looking for a 'Rubba Snubba'!

[@WalkerKlondyke]

13:55 I paused on that image for a good 5 min!

[@adnanlatif1722]

Beautiful machine price tag ?

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

I need that pipe! Sounds 🔥🦁

[@fofiddy3165]

Anyone know what pipe that is? and where to get them?

[@jamessandlin4406]

really like this bike honda is a good bike manufacturer no doubt

[@arealassassin]

It would look even more factory homologation if it had a red frame a la RCB...

[@kevincraig8257]

Are those bikes available in the United States?

[@motobob]

I don’t think so I’m afraid...

[@mikewatson361]

It’s a real shame that my superstitions won’t allow me to ride a red bike, as this is one I would buy if not for the red. 👍🏍

[@steve-wu7jp]

Rubber brake lines?

[@Chuckster-ug9ug]

No engine performance work??

[@MrThebennettman]

How do I buy this bike

[@michaelroxby3937]

I'm waiting for honda to make a 900f

[@michaelkork3197]

Damn that's factory finish

[@henryhartley9993]

Very tasty, they look superb...

[@kennethhume8628]

Nice looking bike , I personally don’t like the nose cone but I’m probably in the minority .

[@Vazza72]

I agree get rid of the nose cone and then that is some amazing looking bike 🏍