★ SHE WANT'S A CAFE RACER ON A BUDGET!!!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

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[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, lovely project. Well don for Crystal !! She won't regret getting dirty , thanks. Gus

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Gus always nice to see you comment in every video, She has a bit of work to do and possibly splitting the engine :) that's very dirty work.

[@mc-gl8rx]

Always nice to own something that you have worked on yourself, a very different connection with the bike. Chrystal will love it.

[@rodneymahler472]

Looking forward to watching the complete build. Having Chrystal there is a bonus and it is adding a good element to your channel. You guys should seriously think about doing more build videos together.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m sure she would be keen. Even when her bike is finished it will be probably getting upgrades over time so you will see her In those videos too :)

[@motaman8074]

Excellent " blank" canvas. This is gonna be a fun build. Also, Crystal is nice to look at.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks mate, yes I'm not as pretty as she is so its a nice change for you in my videos HAHA 😂

[@chamchamarrogante1142]

Been scrolling up and down on your playlist for quite a while .and this is the first time i see this video. Guess im kinda blind or something...Hahah.. by the way shes beautiful..

[@alan.dillon.mortgages]

Very good video, I haven't ridden a bike in 45 years but watching this video encourages me to do what Crystal is doing, especially as its on a budget

[@mississippster-qq7wc]

It's a great looking bike. Exactly what my wife and I are looking for.

[@3silver702]

Love it. Glad to see a guest builder on the channel. Keep up the good content.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thats very true, I guess this is a first, however, I have had my friend Willis in a few videos

[@smokey4343]

The new tank was a huge improvement!

[@jamescain8502]

Great to see the ladies diving in to bike building. Lovely looking bike too, can’t wait to see more. ❤️🤘🤓

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you for your support James

[@jockebengtsson54]

Yes! Now we talking! A build project! Much better than helmet ads...

[@mattmckee396]

Love this don’t stop, more content with both of you!! Can’t wait to see finished products

[@GettingProjectsDone]

Super cool she wants to be involved working on the bike!

[@ekimandersom4478]

Thats gonna be a great bike. And obviously we wanna see more of Crystal, that goes without saying 😉

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Ekim, yes we have much more to do so stay tuned, its a perfect bike to start a project like this.

[@geebopbaluba1591]

Nice start on a great bike.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you

[@tedecker3792]

I got my first metric socket set when I was 12yo, racing karts in the 60s. Then I raced motocross while working at a motorcycle shop. Then raced SCCA sports cars. Restored MGs and Jag. Now building a CX cafe racer. And what is surely a miracle, I still have the original 10mm socket from that Indestro set. And the 13.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That is seriously incredible, I must say I haven’t actually physically lost one permanently ever. They eventually always turn up. :)

[@garya3056]

Nice vid, Dan. I’m sure the bike will turn out really sweet with your involvement! 🏍👍🏍

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks Gary, We have our work ahead but its a lot of fun to be had at the same time :)

[@garya3056]

@@CafeRacerGarage cool. Btw, how did this young lady find you and your shop… through KZbin ?

[@Fezzler61]

Can't wait to see it. Working on a 1975 cb50F scrambler here too.

[@tstephen951]

Scrambler style; great choice. Keep it coming..

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Sure will and thank you mate

[@roundrock63]

Great project! I like the idea of the scrambler. Looking forward to see what direction you take the built, Crystal.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Paul, Yes we have a good idea of what she wants but that's always subject to change along the way :)

[@Tijn1972]

Nice, looking forward to the rest of the built. Good inspiration for my Yamaha SRX600 scrambler build. Btw, what make and model tires are those?

[@bigjoe4020]

Nice change up, Crystal looks good, wait this is about bikes - yeah the bike is a good choice too :)

[@maakatipa4613]

Just bought a 79 Honda CM 400 t with 10,000 original miles. Dragster bars, although I'm gonna change them for clubman, black or two into one exhaust, gas filled rear shocks. Us$1,200. So pretty much looks just like what you have here. It came with extra wheels, tires, forks. Looking forward to seeing your finished.

[@Jenuin]

I just bought a Grom and I definitely went Café Racer with it LoL now I’m here.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Nice one 👍 fun project for sure

[@The_Bearded_Jay]

Good on you for offering your wealth of knowledge and experience to another enthusiast so she can become one herself. Having the dynamic of a beginner and an expert will make for very interesting and relatable videos! Looking forward to more!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you so much mate, I will do my best to share everything I think will help :)

[@danolopez662]

Def...part 2!!

[@paulvelazquez563]

Now Everyone Is looking for a Big Motor HD, Indian, BMW but this type of Motorcycles are classics... Cheaper Manteinment and parts too... Great Building!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate and also fun to ride

[@secondchancegarage]

Dang, just as I lay down to go to sleep, I get a notification that Cafe Racer Garage posted. Guess I can stay up a little longer. Lol

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Haha nice one, hopefully it was worth staying awake for :)

[@thulsadoom544]

Yeah you have no job so it don't matter

[@WoobiewookieBlogspot]

Great pick on a bike, Crystal - think these late 70s Hondas/Yamahas are ideal platforms fora scrambler conversion. Interested in seeing what lights you use to replace those bullet lights!

[@Jay_Speed]

When we build a bike for my sister she did some work herself, we started with a Yamaha FZR Exup 1000 from 1990 that I bought for parts. The bike had a good engine but no fairing or dashboard, dented tank and ripped seat. I have a huge stock pile of parts for those, bought all the parts they had from two dealers in Holland and one in Belgium where we live, owning seven FZR Exup bikes myself. Took the bike for here completely apart to the naked frame and than rebuild it with all new bearings, brake pads, gaskets for the carbs (not the engine that when away to a dealer) Had the tank sprayed in white (three tanks in one go) the rest we painted our-self with rattle cans in white. When the bike was finished it went to the dealer for the valve clearance and setting the carbs. I don't have the balance set for that and those shims are not cheap, the bike was lowered by us, we made the links for the rear our-self. Nicole really likes the bike and every time we talk of replacing it she says no.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you for sharing this. Once you put effort into something it's hard to let it go that's for sure. I can’t tell you how many offers I get for my bikes and I always say sorry, it's not for sale. Unless someone offered a crazy amount, I won't ever let them go.

[@Jay_Speed]

@@CafeRacerGarage I recently sold one of my FZR 1000 Exup, the nicest one. When you have ten bikes there comes a point you have to decide. I went below price and they want a second one. The bikes go to Montenegro in the Balkan. I am from Vlaanderen Belgie (Belgium)

[@miggyarceo2627]

I Love the build ! I do have a Honda TMX 125 Alpha. Basically a CB125, I'm planning also to have a build like this. Silver tank, and Cafe seat that is pretty much a Scrambler, though I don't have any experience on building a bike though seeing her do it be herself makes me more inspired to build one !

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That is awesome Miggy, I hope you dive into it as you will have a lot of fun.

[@Desert_Fawks]

all bike builds are great. keep going

[@gtn1994]

Thanks for the tip on paint over powdercoat for the Comstars! Was definitely taking both into consideration before watching this.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

No worries mate :)

[@zardportugal]

That´s a cool project. Congrats.

[@Crazy-Constructions]

Awesome bike, I built a Cafe Racer from a CX500 Turbo.😁

[@peterenwick6098]

Great to see someone building a CB400T. I have the same project, although in far worse condition. What tank did you fit? Its a much nicer shape than the original.

[@63NCArcher]

I found a nice ratchet handle on the road. Guess what size socket was still clipped on. Would love to build a scrambler. Lets see some more on this one Crystal

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Haha someone is probably still looking for it, Its yours now though :)

[@MrJohanlundmark]

What an absolute dream to have a vapor blasting cabinet at home! Great job so far!

[@az-cafe-moto]

Some good bones to start with. With your tutelage she'll have a great motorcycle.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate.

[@vxdrew]

Bring it on Guys, can't wait for part2

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Me too HAHA 😂 Thank you mate we are working on it.

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

10mm socket. That'll be what I call and "Underbench F'up". Rolls itself off the bench and drops itself on the front of the toe of your boot and LAUNCHES ITSELF into a PARALLEL UNIVERSE....under.... the.... bench..... GRRRR. I'm watching you, Sod's Law. I'M WATHCING YOUUUUU!!!!

[@johnDukemaster]

Hello Dan! Nice one again! About spoked wheels on these Honda wheels. It's quite an easy process actually. Let's see if I can make some sense in writing! The whole wheel is bolted to the hub. Just like brakediscs. Make a ring, like a brakedisc only smaller, with holes in a pattern suited for spokes. Bolt the ring in place and find your rims with fitting spokes. Makes sense? Good luck!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hey John and Thank you mate, yes I understand, We have decided to go with the comstar wheels for now but spoke wheels could be a future mod who knows :)

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Dan. Looking forward to seeing what direction you take the built, Crystal. But a scrambler will look very cool, all the best. Cheers

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate :)

[@DamnBaggerBro]

Awesome build!

[@TheOniDaddy]

I've been waiting for this Project! I love to see how far you got so far! Can't wait to see the Project Completed! I am more a fan of the Brat (I think) look myself. But then the part where you got the Cafe Racer with a little bit of Scrambler in there like the Saddle and Fenders so you still have that Classic Motorcycle look IMO.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Yes mate I know exactly what you mean. I'm not sure what approach we are taking just yet with this one so stay tuned.

[@tarouyamada2686]

Nice! Guiding someone who's eager to learn and get hands-on is very fulfilling 😃🤙 I support the idea of leaning on that scrambler goodness, the option to go hit some dirt or rough backroads should be awesome :D

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate

[@MotoGoato]

Nice work ... Crystal seems pretty handy swinging the tools around, she does have a good mentor though. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out 😉

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanx mate, We have a lot more to do so plenty more tools thrown around and learning to be had I’m sure 🤙

[@thulsadoom544]

Guffaw guffaw

[@tfjack97]

Just ran across your channel and I like what I see, I subscribed. I really like watching old projects come to life again, can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks again for the video.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Jack and your welcome, Plenty more to come

[@DifferentRides]

The cg tank goes great on any build!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Sure does :)

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Really proud of you and Christel over the years I have been friends with a number of ladies in to bikes. Get on and make it happen. Ps I have two nieces very local to you that ride dirt bikes. Will try to put you in touch. Great video 😀

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate :)

[@axelzanelli1348]

Go Crystal! Dan, your videos always make my day. Keep them coming.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Axel I appreciate that and glad you enjoy them so much :)

[@scottminshall6420]

Looks like a good start Dan, looking forward to the progress and the next video.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks mate

[@jasonjulian1]

Beautiful bike. Doesn't look like it needs too much!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Jason, Yes it's a perfect canvas :)

[@A_M_GARAGE]

Good video! Especially how girl repair the exhaust )))

[@mississippster-qq7wc]

I swear that the first tool manufacturer to come out with a 10mm everything set will make a mint.

[@garyyorke1080]

Great start to a new build should be a fun watch .

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Gary and you are right on! Its the perfect bike for her, If she changes her mind I will keep it for sure :)

[@garyyorke1080]

@@CafeRacerGarage I'm gonna be following this build with interest Dan . Its possibly the very first your actually gonna have someone else doing the build with you on video .

[@Bucklerbjorn]

Thats gonna be a great bike - really looking forward to see more of the build :)

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate

[@jeremyubrien2955]

Nice work on the video. I am interested in Crystal’s inspiration behind the build and what technical direction she will take the build. Looking forward to the next video.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Great question Jeremy, I will see if she whats to share this info in one of the upcoming videos :)

[@jonborgsmiller7443]

Great choice in bikes lady. Looking forward to the end result. Totally agree those turn signals had to go.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Jon

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Hey, that worked out pretty damn cool! Budget build that in no way looks budget, that's for sure! Nicely done! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@Andy-1968]

Hi, I'm a new sub & I'm really interested in & wanting to get a cb Honda cafe racer. I did have a motorbike 23 year's ago but I would have no idea how you guy's do all this (it's amazing what your doing) & a fantastic video. I'm so glad I've found your channel 🙂👍

[@martinmaccoffee3022]

more pls! makes me wanna buy a Honda again. :)

[@hvymax]

A simple solution to crappy welds is to clean them up with a grinder and go over them with Tig.

[@DifferentRides]

need to fabricate a sort of cl exhaust for that bike, will look cool

[@CafeRacerGarage]

We do like the exhaust that is on it so might look at a custom one at a later date :)

[@kicks_one_eight]

Bike looks amazing. Curious how much the build totaled in US $ once complete

[@sweepcat]

sweet build. i wanna see more custom builds with minimum tools, like DYI no garage mods

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I have a few just like this coming up :)

[@GravitationL]

Love the CB400 - looks good as is but I'm sure it'll exceed expectations when done! Definitely digging the scrambler look for it.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

You will definitely enjoy episode 2 when we post it :) we get stuck into the fun stuff

[@spartan5921]

Dan, I've been riding since I was 9 and I cracked 63 this year. I've backed out of the heavy bikes afte a knee replacement and I am in the process of building a Street Tracker from a Yamaha Scorpio. 2007 model with spoked rims and only 7000km on it. A lot of your ideas are very inspiring for making some of the parts and I am looking forward to getting it done for next summer. All things being equal LoL. I think I have gone full circle in my bike career, from a kid putting together a box of parts y uncle gave to me and another set my dad got for me, I built two BSA Bantams, one was complete with lights and the other was a wild beast. with 19" rims, the rear sprocket almost filled the 2/3s of the space. I studied Phil Irvings Tuning for speedand and hand built an expansion chamber for it, figured outmy own air intakes and jetting, followed his guide on the ports and piston work, then crammed it all in a rigid frame cause it was ligher. I used a custom seat from my grandfather (who was an engineer), it was dual seat style but thickly padded and sprung. Needless to say I had a great time, and when I got my licence I used the other one on the road till I could afford bigger and faster. I've had Jap, Euro, Italian and British road and dirt bikes up to 1800cc. I have done some mild custom work at times, but 30 years in the Army does not give you that much freedom, so riding was most important. Now, with your help, my retirement project is formed in my head, I see the goal, I just need to have the body willing to play the same game and not be in surgery as much hehe! I hope Crystal enjoys her custom bike and continues to do something to personalise it to her own saisfaction. Thank you for a great channel!

[@undecodable6145]

The bike looks very cool, great job 👍 but I would like to see a review on How's to ride, what sensation does it give

[@AB-ku4my]

The fuel tank looks sweet on that bike, but I'd be a bit concerned about capacity in such a big country. So is there any way, or where, to add extra fuel capacity on such a machine?

[@padraigAZ]

you should ALWAYS use copper wire on Carb jets. steel wire is capable of reaming the jets larger.

[@MotoMango]

Very awesome work! Cool to see others on the channel :)

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you so much mate and we’re in the middle of episode two :)

[@woodandmetal.]

Nice job well done.

[@hrx1973]

I love it allready! Hope she will go in the same direction as you did with the CX (you know that is MY dreambike)! Greetings from Croatia! Btw, whats with your Virago project... and your buddies BMW?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

It's going to be very similar to my Honda CX 500 yes :) I'm doing a few upgrades on my CX500 after my moto camping video comes out, so be sure to let me know what you think of them. I just posted something about that to my Instagram story so if you hurry you will see it. The Virago is waiting on parts to arrive for me to get started, front fork conversion, as well as engine parts, Peter with the BMW, hasn't done anything for me to video yet, He is a busy man and probably security waiting for me to build it for him lol 😂

[@daveco1270]

Great work, Crystal. I can't wait to see what you do with that bike. I think I liked the shape of the original tank better, with the knee indents, but it's hard to know until everything is together. Either way, It'll look good. I thought it was funny that Dan just rolled the bike up to the ultrasonic to do the tops of the carbs rather than taking off the throttle cables. Smart.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you Dave, Yes I didn't need to remove them as they were long enough to reach :) We all have different tastes and I guess that's what makes the bike building industry so amazing, I didn't think I would like this tank that's on it now but I actually really think it works well after looking at the bike for a while with it on.

[@oddis188]

I've been using oregon ultrasonic cleaner fluid and it's a cheap product that i really have fallen in love with. Btw. A good way to use less fluids and degreasers in the Ultrasonic cleaner is to have the tub filled with water and then putting your carb or whatever you're cleaning into a plastic or glass jar and put the solvent in there. That way you don't need to clean the whole ultrasonic cleaner tub👌

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate I do that with clean water when I need to from time to time. I mainly use it for carbs so this solution is perfect 👍 Glad you found one that works and cheap though

[@speedgeekcustomcycles5279]

@@CafeRacerGarage The carbs cleaned up great - what is the solution called you mentioned a link in description? Cheers!

[@theriderdtm8650]

Awesome build ❗ Mantap 👊🏻

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Back at ya brother 👊

[@laurencewest1996]

This is awesome! Excited to this build progress. Hopefully get some tips as I’m a beginner getting stuck into my own build

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That is awesome, You are in the right place Laurence :)

[@andrewbull3537]

Keep going crystal,with Mr cafe racer giving you words of advice this bike is going to be sh*t hot !!!. Peace out ✌️

[@harleyjackman7942]

Great vids, want to do one but once we cut the frame etc, it needs engineering cert. in Qld, Some suggest doing it post rwc and rego. Others that a frame cut behind the structural join is ok? Any clues, I am in Qld, the idea has put me off having a go at a racer build. Scared to do it post rego in case of an accident and insurance probs? Having trouble finding anything on it apart from get it inspected once complete?

[@rustycopperpot]

Which tyres did you go for on this? They look good on there.

[@hemiacplurge3572]

"Can she do it?" Well she'd better, or we ain't gonna have no picture

[@dawnsabin-simpson8938]

I'm still looking for my 10mm socket too ha ha..

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Haha it's always the 10 mm, isn't it?

[@mahbuburrahman9503]

nice bike we need more parts

[@josephrawsthorne3978]

Love the look of this bike as a foundation but im not sure its a cb400 the only cb400s ive been able to find are all 4 cylinder if anyone knows what this bike is or if it is a cb400 can you please let me know 🙏

[@CapitanZardina]

nada te da mas satisfaccion en esta vida que poder montar una moto a la que personalizaste a tu capricho. enhorabuena por ella

[@beyerskotze3238]

I also have a cb400 that i would like to build into a cafe racer, but i would like a engin recommendation please because the original was seized up when i bought it

[@stephanest-pierre2055]

Looks great, keep up the good work!!! What Mikuni carbs are on it? I’m rebuilding a 68 cb350 that doesn’t have carbs on it and don’t know what size would be best for cruising around. Thanks in advance, love your videos

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Hey mate if you ring Mikuni supplier they will be able to advise you on the best carbs for your bike :)

[@64t120r]

Dude! Never use a wire from your wire wheel to clean a carb! Use guitar strings. 6 different sizes and some are wound so the have teeth, of sorts. Hahahaha Ok, in reality, use what you got. Nice work both of you. That's going to be a really cool bike.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you so much mate that’s a fantastic trip I also have some welding wire that I usually use but I just had the wire wheel on hand

[@timkittsteiner9787]

The Tank is from a cx :D its a typical specification here in germany ;D greetings from germany

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Its not a CX tank as I have that tank however you are right it does look like a CX tank doesn’t it. I thought the same thing when I saw it for the first time.

[@jimmyflawless]

I am doing a Honda CB250N build, which is pretty similar to this CB400. What tyres did you get? There is only a limited choice for these wheels.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

We went with Shinko 705 and yes you are right about that, CB250N is a great bike, Nice choice

[@kukaracha8006]

Guys im new in motorcycles. I get that it doesnot take much money to build it but is it affordable to maintain

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

To Clean Jets, I drop them in some liquid Jewellery cleaner for 20min.

[@johncariola4770]

Hey Dan thanks again great videos always informative. Question what blasting media do you use in your vapour blaster?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks John, I use 120 grit alloy oxide for stuff like this that's needs a coating and very fine glass bead for the shiny finish on alloy

[@johncariola4770]

@@CafeRacerGarage thanks Dan good to know about the alloy oxide I will get some from my supplier, I use crushed glass in mine both corse and then fine for the finish, I find doing it that way the fine glass last a lot longer. Thank you for your reply, I love that you share your knowledge and skill makes our community awesome.

[@rustybones1499]

Love the videos. Love the builds can’t wait for the next one.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate

[@jawracing911]

Awesome! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sesa2984]

I think the tank it came with had more character.

[@sesa2984]

kinda reminded me of Yu’s sr500.

[@luyahroz9313]

What spray did she use for degreasing ?

[@thedewdster]

Where did ya get that aftermarket tank and other than sanding down the front supports was it direct fit?

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Its going to take only a little work to fit it but yes overall it fits well, Here you go mate: FUEL TANK EBAY ➨ ebay.us/RVLsQz FUEL TANK AMAZON ➨ amzn.to/3MfsmSE