Suzuki GS550 Cafe Racer Build Time Lapse

#caferacer #cs550caferacer #suzukigs550
A timelapse video of the complete Suzuki GS550 Cafe Racer build from start to finish for you to see the extent of the work over a few years of working. More detailed videos are found in the GS550 build series where we discuss the design & go into more detail on the aspects of the build & all the problems we encountered.
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[@shedbuiltmoto]

Brings back memories. Very well done man. Awesome job!

[@forthebold]

Yeah its been a while in the making. Back then I had no idea how or what would happen with the channel. Or even had any ambition behind. Just building a bike.

[@omarfarghal9536]

MAN YOU ARE A BRILLIANT BUILDER AND ARTIST!... THANKS FOR YOUR MASSIVE INPUT! \m/

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching.

[@dtaylo4517]

This GS journey has been amazing, my favorite episodes are the early stages of the project in the garden, has been such an inspiration for myself, great work well done.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, yeah those days were challenging.

[@seanhunt3417]

Love this bike. This was the bike that got me interested in your videos and also cafe racers. Good job mate. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@forthebold]

Thanks Sean. Got there in the end.

[@louisuploaded]

What an awesome and truly educational build! I started following this build about a month ago only watching the GS videos from part1 to the time lapse and it really had it all - from the aesthetics to really technical mechanics such as replacing valve shims, colour tuning and don't forget the carbs! You're really building my confidence to start my own build in that no matter what crazy stuff happens... there will be a way to figure it out... From South Africa: "Moerse dankie" (a massive thank you)

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching. It was a long journey for sure. Hope your build is going well.

[@d.r.grewar1187]

Thanks for sharing this amazing journey, recon we all learnt something over the years

[@forthebold]

Absolutely, thanks for watching.

[@thomasrieger3301]

This Work is not forgotten so quickly, nice Bike!! 👍best regards from Germany.

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@2gj906]

When I started building a cafe bike besides the vision I had for my bike I came across a lot of practical problems. Having finished my bike I'd say two things helped me the most. Full Service manual and wiring diagram. Thank you for showing the build in this beautiful timelapse video!

[@forthebold]

Very true

[@Niyaazd]

Just got a GS550 bone stock standard... this is very inspirational man.

[@forthebold]

Thanks :)

[@jola5715]

Amazing content! You make it look so simple. I've bought one a few weeks ago, and I'm already having hard time with the wiring 😄

[@ronnierabell1]

Buy a motogadget blue unit. Trust me, it will simplify everything and bring you to the 21st century with wireless start

[@cranky1812]

We need more builders like you. Great work man.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching.

[@OldManTony]

Epic video! If only all projects could be achieved that quickly!

[@forthebold]

Ha. Yeah especially this one.

[@marcosbezerramendes4905]

Ficou show de muito bom gosto, parabéns

[@FDchief904]

I enjoy watching your builds, you have mad skills. Good work!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@waynemartinez8620]

I really enjoyed this video! Fantastic work my friend!

[@forthebold]

Amazing, glad you did

[@jamesskeoch6562]

I had the 650 in 1982 best bike I ever had!!! Well done that man!!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@homebuiltbikes7203]

Thanks for creating such amazing content, you are one of the people that inspired me to create my own! Please keep making such content!

[@forthebold]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it

[@ferdinandiborichelli8714]

Your video looks good aswell, you should upload more like for the bold haha

[@aryanmishra8629]

This bike looks WONDERFUL. If one day i ever make a caffee racer from my classic 350 i would love to have such a paint on my bike.

[@forthebold]

Do it. It’s very satisfying.

[@NakedBikesWorld]

Congrats on such a cool build, well done!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Turned out ok.

[@matuksawkmie6517]

I love it this is my dream bike one day ill built my own with your tips video, thank you..

[@forthebold]

Thanks, one day you will.

[@Fattybryce]

Very cool. Same colour as my current yamaha-in-progress. Baby blue and white is so underrated.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, I'm glad I went with that colour in the end rather than the orange and grey. And absolutely, blue and white is often overlooked but looks very classic

[@bobdobbs7378]

Looks very good mind you I did like the original colour you painted it . Well done

[@forthebold]

Thanks, I did like it but I have to admit I also like the new colours.

[@davem7385]

Totally forgot you were out in the garden at the start. I'd say your delighted with yourself man, if not you should be. She turned out wicked fair play to ya!

[@forthebold]

Yeah I'm seriously pleased. The yellow headlight was my turning point to loving this build again, and yeah it's been a long journey from the days in the garden at the old house.

[@vanhansi6141]

Hey for the bold. You are doing such a great work. Very inspiring! Right now I’m starting a Suzuki gn 400. I hope my result will be as beautiful as your gs550 and I hope I don’t quite or run out of money, or both😁. Keep on !

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching.

[@WaqasKhan8]

i love your builds man!keep em coming

[@forthebold]

Thanks, 2 or 3 episodes a week now.

[@fabilavelli5215]

Nice work!!! I love light blue and white like my flag. Congratulations from Argentina!!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks, Hi Argentina

[@dominicmcmahon4798]

He probably wrote all the music as well! YOUR A GENIUS

[@forthebold]

Ha, not yet

[@spike7038]

Absolutely stunning bike mate.......pipe wrap seems to divide opinions but it’s perfect on this bike. Amazing

[@forthebold]

Yeah it does divide. In this case it was to hide all the sins of the old pipe.

[@MotoMango]

Absolutely beautiful man! Great fricken work!

[@forthebold]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@berube361]

I just bought a 1979 suzuki gs1000l yesterday for a great deal. Been sitting for several years but only has 17k miles. Its all there and not in bad shape at all. On the fence about doing some type of cafe build but this video gives me more motivation to do so.

[@forthebold]

Best of luck with your build

[@-tboc-official6405]

Good so nice hope I buy bike like that

[@carltonolson6813]

She looks awesome 👍 such a classic look😊

[@forthebold]

Thanks Carlton, the colours have strangely made it look more classic.

[@jped5900]

Great build! Amazing job.

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@bonniejohn6766]

your painting skill is another level man wow

[@forthebold]

Glad you think so

[@polisma]

Очень здорово получилось! Молодец!

[@Jason-fp7vi]

buddy... listen... you are amazing!... WOW GOOD ONE.

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@guagui02]

AWESOME BUILD! looks like a 1.8t head on the floor when your painting at 7:33

[@forthebold]

Sure is

[@xTHATSFIVEx]

COT DAM that is bike is beautiful! One helluva good job man! That exhaust sounds sexy as hell

[@forthebold]

Thanks, sure has a nice sound.

[@divanavitch]

I think the carbs would drive me nuts. Lol. Super cool build. Totally love it.

[@forthebold]

They sure did to me, but figured the cheap pods didn't help

[@giordanocostantini]

Great job! Well done mate!!!!

[@zigisjansons9835]

Sick build! In love!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@thomasmatta7188]

wow not a lot of tools and you have created a master piece my friend that cafe race looks outstanding 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🤫

[@forthebold]

Thanks you. Hopefully you like the other builds on the channel too

[@montyking7862]

GS550L Was my first real bike. Awesome bike... had a 4 into 1 header. It had a 6 speed and it was like having a passing gear on the freeway. It would peg the 85 mph speedometer.... no idea how fast... but less than a half hour from Portland Oregon to Salem, Oregon. I was young. One of the most balanced bikes ever (82) far more comfortable than the GS650E with its 5 speed.

[@everardoalba]

I noticed those white diese shoes u had on. Those are some of my faves, wish i wouldve kept mine from when i was in college...awesome bike

[@forthebold]

That's going back a few years, back in 2015 these trainers must have been my old work ones by then, must have been at least 10 years old then, since gone to the bin

[@dhana_raaz_6811]

The face he made when it started .... speechless dude.....it's so satisfying..keep it u dude

[@forthebold]

Very satisfying to hear a bike start in 15 years or more. Might sound like complete poop, but it's a starting point to start tuning it.

[@dhana_raaz_6811]

@@forthebold 15 years...damn

[@PericoADosRuedas]

Wow!! Amazing job! Well done!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@ronmatthews1738]

Back in the 80s I put a GS750 engine with GS850 barrels and pistons in a GS550 frame. It was a bit of a squeeze but the result was well worth the effort. It would be an interesting project with modern suspension and brakes.

[@forthebold]

Nice work

[@shaikhjamil2031]

Cafe racer very nice colour , nice look 🎉🎉 congratulations

[@Moon-magic109]

I just love your videos. Thank you.

[@forthebold]

Glad you like them!

[@ProjektHeld]

Awesome build! Very nice!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@jeremyrock7446]

👍 i had a 78 gs550 e i sold it a while ago thats a sweet bike nice work

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@peter.darling]

Where about did you sell it amigo? I bought a 78 550e a couple of years ago, all black, d reg.

[@zulmahsi4447]

U are so.. cool mechanic... I have so fun see your video.. good job broo

[@forthebold]

Thank you so much 😀

[@DJFixNYC]

excellent. tank paint job took my breath away.

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@unloaded8885]

Beautiful bike dude 👍

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@cedre2274]

INCROYABLE

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@indianatone218]

awsome job well done the 550 susuki was a great bike you just made it greater lol .Ant from wales

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@pjetern9532]

using the riveter was so smart ive been stuck try to weld my electric box thanks!!!!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching

[@e.d.johnson8535]

WOW well done.

[@Motogents]

Great bike,and awsome video !

[@forthebold]

Thanks you :)

[@StDuz]

Nice, perfect taste my man

[@forthebold]

Thank you, thumbs up.

[@mchoch4576]

When I was a kid (18yrs old) I crashed a 1983 Suzuki GS750E, for the time what a bike. I had a rear tire blow out at about 95MPH+ (yes, lucky to be alive). That bike to get running again was $150.00 bucks, new points cover/case cover and the handlebars and cluck lever, The fairings/cosmetics was about $1000.00..............OMG what a stupid kid I was , but what a great time that was. Great video love the look of your bike in my opinion. All the best.

[@forthebold]

Glad to see it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

[@mchoch4576]

@@forthebold Me too my friend 😊

[@janantl8122]

Amazing work. :)

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@jman1957]

Love that 4 cylinder sound

[@forthebold]

It is nice,

[@CptnManchester]

Brother from across the big blue. Awesome job man, i seriously appreciate the time you took to educate. I watched from start to finish on this bike in a setting. I now much more knowledgeable thanks to you. As I started from only knowing how to change the clutch cable, I’m not sure how complimentary that is. However! I don’t think I could have learned what I have and will from you. Either way, I picked myself up an 1982 GS850 which prompted me to do my research and now after watching, I realize I’m not quite sure how to get the correct tools for cleaning the carb. Any hints on what you put together or use for yours? Cheers

[@forthebold]

Thanks, - Carbs = ultrasonic cleaning for the inside is the very proper way to do, but depends on the state of the bike. If it's running with no issues you might be ok with just carb cleaning spray, but if they're clogged up they'll need tearing down.

[@timspychalla]

you do some great work

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@timblackburne77]

Great job mate!

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@hsnferdous]

Wow!! Wht a job!!

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@albertodavid7514]

Nice color...it just match with the theme of the bike.

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@hubertpogorzelski4752]

Wow. Very good job.

[@forthebold]

Thank you very much!

[@FinnJohnson]

Makes me want to start a project right now

[@forthebold]

Do it.

[@HDwertarbeitDE]

Great Video !

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@willycowan9467]

i like the bike, a heads up from a pro use mortar DIY from a builder's merchants for a guide coat on you're primer apply with a sprung 2 soak the exhaust raps before fitting 3 go on eBay and get a nordic powder coating gun £99.00 and never ever use a rattle can, that is not not paint. the powder coating will not harm your domestic kitchen oven in the slightest, neither will it level any trace of smell. hope that helps for future projects, all the best willy

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@isonovoso8312]

great work!

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@christianesotericchurch]

Wow nicely done

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@vincensinicatherine6777]

MAGNIFIQUE

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@donjuandemarco2431]

Looks very cool👌👍😎

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@SimplyStreetClothing]

Lovely bike! I really fancy the emgo grips i have them on my 82 Cb750

[@forthebold]

They’re not bad but I prefer others.

[@SimplyStreetClothing]

Certainly better feeling grips out there!

[@2319nak]

I have just began to binge all of your videos and they are amazing! I am rebuilding an '82 550LZ and was wondering what exhausts and air filters you used on this build? Did you have to change the jets as well or are they stock? Also, do you prefer kickstart, and where would you put a battery if you had one? Sorry for all the questions but I haven't found a holy guide to bike mods quite yet.

[@forthebold]

Hey, glad you like them. So: Air filters = I always go for K&N pods Jets = Yeah you have to go bigger with pods Kick start = prefer electric start, and yes this GS550 has a battery too, it's in the cowl.

[@itaykomemy]

You are amazing 😍

[@excelsior9128]

Wow! 🔥🔥🔥

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@mimodelorean]

looks ace

[@forthebold]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@autowashviry2016]

Very nice build , just check front tire it seems to be mounted reverse .

[@forthebold]

It’s not. Directional arrow pointing in the right way.

[@agentcarbunkle]

Did a good job with that tank

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@danielduarte1427]

So good job, what ignition system is that? Thanks for your answer

[@forthebold]

Thanks. It’s a Dynatek system.

[@tolosa.provincia]

nice bike!! from japan

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@froosifroosii2383]

Unbelievable Amazing build How do you know to do all of that? Thumbs up and thanks for sharing Peace

[@forthebold]

Thanks. that's very kind of you and thanks for watching

[@Official.Kstoor]

Dammnn great built !!!

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@kcapt96]

Just brilliant! Btw where can I find the seat and the piece that goes with the seat? Thank you.

[@forthebold]

Try Dime City Cycles

[@thomasreyes2857]

Just a little side note you might want to put the Mercury sticks on those carburetors to make sure they're all synced right correctly😃👀👍😊

[@forthebold]

I wish I had mercury sticks but I would have to sell an organ to afford them. They have however been synchronised with standard vacuum gauges

[@richardarnold3812]

at 7.10 is that a Gunsons "Colour Tune", brings back memories!

[@forthebold]

A handy tool

[@robraver]

did you seal the tanks paint job? very good video, lots of detail there. Nice build. Just sorting out a very tatty Yamaha Virago 535. Going to turn it into a semi chopper of sorts.

[@forthebold]

WIth cellulose you don't have to, but it's an option

[@notwocdivad]

Well done mate, nice build, Is your drive chain not a little slack in this video?. Enjoyed watching.

[@forthebold]

It is, since then have tightened it up

[@a7mad7m7]

Lovely sound😍😍 6:31

[@forthebold]

Sure is

[@hoodiehussam4761]

New subscriber here.. 😀 Cool cafe racer😍😍

[@forthebold]

Thanks for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the journey.

[@Russ14n.]

I saw this video and for some reason my mouse just hovered over the subscribe button and subscribed

[@forthebold]

I love it when that happens to people’s mice accidental. Welcome.

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Very cool

[@forthebold]

Thank you

[@pwoolveridge1]

Beautiful 👌

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@gazgsxr]

very very nice!

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@erikwansart8403]

Awesome videos! Where did you learn how to do these projects??? Keep it up! Greetings from Uruguay

[@forthebold]

Just started at a young age playing with motorcycles

[@mrmatt8949]

Hi, great build. I didn’t see any welding. Did you rivet everything? My biggest worry in starting a build is the fact I’ve never welded

[@forthebold]

Only riveted the pan. The hoop was welded. For anything like that where you’re not confident I’d get a professional to do it. Anything non structural then it’s a good time to play around and see how you do