how to build a cx500 cafe racer

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @haris1403
    @haris1403 5 лет назад +39

    Dude I think you should like do a parts series for everything you do to build a cafe race, would insanely helpful for newbies

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +3

      Thats a great idea. Maybe I will soon. Thank you

    • @haris1403
      @haris1403 5 лет назад

      Great ! Looking forward to it !!

    • @ricardo7352
      @ricardo7352 4 года назад

      I second this idea!

    • @dominiksattes2817
      @dominiksattes2817 3 года назад +1

      @@motoblast3574 id love to pick your brain on the parts you used. I’ve actually just picked up the same bike

  • @Marcusrichards1
    @Marcusrichards1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice build man! I’ve been looking to pick up an older bike to try and build a cafe racer/scrambler. What you did is exactly what I’m shooting for.

  • @hudsonhawk0016
    @hudsonhawk0016 4 года назад +5

    That bike came out really nice, love the exhaust sound.

  • @reggiechin230
    @reggiechin230 4 года назад +2

    Nice build, you did a great job. The bike looks sweet, congrats !

  • @reggiechin230
    @reggiechin230 4 года назад +2

    Nice build, and a great bike for the low cost.

  • @axsalt
    @axsalt Год назад +2

    Hey, new to your page. Nice bike!
    Question, what do you do with these bikes once built? Keep them? Sell them?

  • @moiseshernandez3935
    @moiseshernandez3935 3 года назад +1

    Bro you are amazing at doing this, keep the good work

  • @andrepino1072
    @andrepino1072 5 лет назад +12

    should have plated the rear of the frame and then welded the tube to the plate. Also may want to clean the surface before you weld and turn down your wire speed it might help out your welds.

  • @timbear58
    @timbear58 8 месяцев назад

    Looks great! Awesome build!

  • @djtranceponder
    @djtranceponder 5 лет назад +2

    Nice little build brother man✊🏽.

  • @brodymartin7319
    @brodymartin7319 5 лет назад +3

    The blue and yellow looks amazing.

  • @philpollard6087
    @philpollard6087 4 года назад +1

    Outstanding! Really did a good job gave me some really good ideas for mine thank you.

  • @SwedenAirhead
    @SwedenAirhead 6 лет назад +1

    An easy video to look at!
    Nice job and Nice Bike.

  • @Soulful_Cray
    @Soulful_Cray 5 лет назад +12

    Beautiful bike man I'm looking to build my own as well within the next month could you provide the links of the things you bought from eBay?
    After weeks of searching I found the part it's called "Cafe racer hoop" Lol Hope this help guys

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +4

      I will look for it in my purchase history and get back to you. Thank you

    • @nickvolpe7521
      @nickvolpe7521 5 лет назад

      @@motoblast3574 same here ! that would be super helpful! cheers!

    • @MrExian
      @MrExian 5 лет назад +1

      @@motoblast3574 +1 one here, if you could put it in the description it would be insanly helpful. Im really interessted in the bent u-bar and the seat. Also, really nice build.

    • @Soulful_Cray
      @Soulful_Cray 5 лет назад +1

      After weeks of searching I found the part it's called "Cafe racer hoop" Lol Hope this help guys

    • @nickvolpe7521
      @nickvolpe7521 5 лет назад +1

      fourty7 thank you so much man I really appreciate it

  • @nickvolpe7521
    @nickvolpe7521 5 лет назад +3

    wow very impressive build. super clean. Whats the part number or name of that seat and tube? its a perfect fit !

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад

      I found them randomly on eBay. I just measured the width of the frame and it matched on the eBay listing

  • @edwinrosales986
    @edwinrosales986 3 года назад +1

    Inspiring!!! Nicely done man!

  • @brwhyon
    @brwhyon 5 лет назад +3

    Is your front suspension bottoming out after the lower? I ask because the CX500 I just finished bottoms out if I'm unlucky enough to hit a pothole. Nice build BTW !

  • @noelcampano6787
    @noelcampano6787 4 года назад +1

    excellent work! looks amazing.

  • @Fredrickhair
    @Fredrickhair 5 лет назад

    Came out awesome....Hopefully my CX500 will be ready by summer!!

  • @randyarmel6747
    @randyarmel6747 2 года назад +2

    Hello. I'm also building a CX500. Did you use a digital speedo/tach and if so, what wire did you use for the tach signal? Nice job!

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!! I actually removed the tach and jus used the stock speedo in the center. I don’t need a tach I’m used to racing dirtbikes my whole life. It’s all about feel and I’d never use it anyway 🙃

  • @geoffreybelk5968
    @geoffreybelk5968 5 лет назад +16

    Can you add the parts listing that you used. u-bar, handlebars, seat, controls....?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +1

      Sorry, I do not have the links anymore because they were all purchased on eBay and the listings expired. They still have the same stuff on there though.

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango 5 лет назад +4

    Could easily sell that for $3500 + to someone seeking a custom build. Nice work dude!

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +4

      I actually sold it for 3800. thank you!

    • @MotoMango
      @MotoMango 5 лет назад

      @@motoblast3574 Hell yeah!!

    • @davidthomas6949
      @davidthomas6949 4 года назад

      ​@Jedi Knight This bike is $4K to the sighted all day long. Help- You need to Seek it.

    • @callmed.7171
      @callmed.7171 3 года назад

      You guys gotta let me know where you're finding these suckers. Just picked one of these up for $100 and plan on building it. If they'll hand over $3800 for a barely built unit I should see twice that easily when I'm done lmao.

  • @pedromartin4437
    @pedromartin4437 5 лет назад +2

    Love your builds man, didn't even know Honda made a Moto Guzzi style V Twin. Gorgeous bike, hope you still own it.

  • @Gus-cg9yp
    @Gus-cg9yp 6 лет назад +1

    Hi, nice job, it looks great. Im working on a cx now too, thanks . Gus

  • @Gamingnerd1821
    @Gamingnerd1821 9 месяцев назад

    Great work man

  • @Quinjaben
    @Quinjaben 4 года назад +1

    do you know what seat this is you ordered? cant find the exact one. fits the hoop perfectly. also how's the paint on the engine holding up?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  2 года назад

      Paint is holding up great and I’m not sure which seat it was exactly as the listing is expired

  • @DogMania
    @DogMania Год назад

    Awesome Work!!! Just terrific build and video! Where are you located if we want o use your business services?

  • @Sundance94
    @Sundance94 4 года назад +1

    I live in north jersey near Newark I couldn’t hear where you bought the bike but you inspired a fellow friend to finally go for it can you tell me where you bought it?

  • @superchui1986
    @superchui1986 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video looking to do the same on a bike I’m buying!

  • @arturocardenas7818
    @arturocardenas7818 3 года назад +1

    Can you make a video on how you cut your shocks

  • @stefankovacevic3146
    @stefankovacevic3146 3 года назад +1

    Did you spray paint the engine and all while it was on the bike?

    • @liam-bz6mq
      @liam-bz6mq 3 года назад

      yeah he did from the looks of it. honestly dropping the engine isn’t too much work though and it makes it a lot easier to paint it evenly

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  3 года назад

      Yes I did! it was easy because there is not much covering the motor besides the single frame tube on top.

  • @TheOdontologist
    @TheOdontologist 6 лет назад +1

    Simple build...great result.

  • @Mykael_G
    @Mykael_G 4 года назад +1

    How does the front shocks ride? How have they held up?

  • @jidde8473
    @jidde8473 5 лет назад

    I follwed your steps in shortening the front forks by cutting the spring and placed spacers but after doing that, my shocks rebound is very slow.

  • @camil_limac_55
    @camil_limac_55 5 лет назад

    Looks pretty nice
    Would you be so kind to send a link of the Seat cant find it.. or could you give us the length and widness
    Ty

    • @camil_limac_55
      @camil_limac_55 5 лет назад

      And the Name oder link of the head light and mounting would be awesome
      Lovely greetings from Germany

    • @camil_limac_55
      @camil_limac_55 5 лет назад

      ??

  • @m.c.4458
    @m.c.4458 4 года назад +1

    great job...just the colour choice

  • @MrMeandjackson
    @MrMeandjackson 4 года назад

    That toddler blue is hilarious.

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  4 года назад +1

      what's even funnier is how much money I made when I sold it hahaha

  • @samk66
    @samk66 3 года назад +1

    Where did you get your exhaust link pipe?

  • @BOBBERtheKID
    @BOBBERtheKID 4 года назад

    Did you get the seat from a seller from Vietnam? I think they are called bikeseatfactory.

  • @drbuckshot7732
    @drbuckshot7732 3 года назад +1

    Hey dude, you got a link to the seat?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  3 года назад

      sorry, I don't have a link! it was from eBay and the listing expired

  • @joshliban1594
    @joshliban1594 3 года назад +1

    What exhaust do you have on there

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  3 года назад

      came with the bike. thought it was stock

  • @vrcustoms7
    @vrcustoms7 5 лет назад +1

    How much were the shocks? And where did you get them and brand?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад

      I think the shocks were only $60 from eBay. Cheap no brand name. They work ok and are a bit stiffer than stock

  • @greggjoseph5964
    @greggjoseph5964 4 года назад +1

    Could you list the link of the parts you got?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  3 года назад

      nlo more links as they are expired on Ebay

  • @Hackzyyz
    @Hackzyyz 4 года назад

    can you send the link on ebay for the headlight?? also was it as easy as plugging it in it just worked ? or did you have to do something to make it work on the bike

  • @homebuiltbikes7203
    @homebuiltbikes7203 5 лет назад +1

    Hey man, great video! Thanks for all the information. Just wondering, what brand paint did you use for the engine? is it like VHT or something? Thanks again! +1 sub!

  • @jidde8473
    @jidde8473 5 лет назад

    was that emgo mufflers? did you decide to put the stock pipes back in? are you still using the H pipe?

  • @danielkannin2540
    @danielkannin2540 5 лет назад +3

    Could you post a link to the seat? Looks like it was made custom for the cx500.
    Also, did you end up using the emgo mufflers or putting the original ones back on?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад

      I wish I could, but these links just expire as the auctions end. Type in cx500 seat in the search. you should be able to find one.

  • @m1ggi3
    @m1ggi3 5 лет назад

    What kind of paint & brand do you recommend to paint a tank?

  • @jeanson105olivier3
    @jeanson105olivier3 4 года назад

    Can i ask how tall you are ? Im wondering if a cx500 would be tpo smapp for me

  • @brandonparis190
    @brandonparis190 5 лет назад +1

    How many miles were on it when you bought it?

  • @shaneweightman
    @shaneweightman 5 лет назад

    Didn’t hear you speak about the speedo ? What type did u use please

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +1

      its the stock speedo. Removed the tach and mounted it center with some Home Depot brakets

  • @nathanhubbs7258
    @nathanhubbs7258 5 лет назад

    Great job man

  • @jesuslopez-lq7fz
    @jesuslopez-lq7fz 4 года назад +1

    lo maximo esta moto amigos

  • @seanchedgy1912
    @seanchedgy1912 4 года назад

    Happen to have the link to that seat?

  • @ericmartinez4053
    @ericmartinez4053 5 лет назад +2

    Another person here, begging you to post a link for the seat. Thanks!

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +1

      I wish I could, but these links just expire as the auctions end. Type in cx500 seat in the search. you should be able to find one.

    • @ericmartinez4053
      @ericmartinez4053 5 лет назад

      @@motoblast3574 I keep finding CX500 seats in the $240 range (plus shipping). I know there's gotta be something cheaper out there. GREAT build, by the way. It's easy to be intimidated by some of these multi-thousand-dollar builds, so yours is inspiring. Looks great and didn't cost an insane amount. Nicely done!

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад

      @@ericmartinez4053 Thank you so much! I did spend just over $200 on the seat. Its the most expensive part of the build, but most important. here's a link to one that looks like what I ordered
      www.ebay.com/itm/24-Brat-Style-Honda-CX500-Deluxe-Standard-cafe-racer-seat-saddle-CODE-B6023/112452346656?hash=item1a2eaea320:g:Cb0AAOSwjRpZS6hT

  • @phoenixarizona8441
    @phoenixarizona8441 4 года назад +2

    You Basically done it similar to your first build just different color tank you used the same fork picture of the first forks on the first cafe racer

  • @N.Sem.
    @N.Sem. 4 года назад

    nice job

  • @ridealong532
    @ridealong532 4 года назад +1

    Thats what you can do in the US 😃

  • @TBullCajunbreadmaker
    @TBullCajunbreadmaker 3 года назад +1

    If you would have taken the original front fender and cut it and shortened it and painted it the color of the tank or even glossy black I believe the bike would not only look a little better it will also be a little more rider friendly/ The first time you ride that bike when the rode is wet you might change your mind about a front fender. You are going to have all manner of shit flying off of that front tire hitting you right dead in the middle of your face. And who knows you might accidentally roll through a pile of roadkill with all of those juicy parts that are going to hit you in the face. That's going to go over really good.

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  3 года назад

      Yes haha I thought of all the gross stuff. I have the fender. I only ride locally and nice weather days

  • @TheMode541
    @TheMode541 5 лет назад +4

    Short sweet and to the point... thank god! Too many long drawn out videos out there.

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so Much! I tried to keep it that way

  • @matejdoskocil4762
    @matejdoskocil4762 2 года назад +1

    Great build just not a fan of tank color.

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  2 года назад

      Thank you! I’m also not a fan of the color anymore. Seemed cool at the time though

  • @animatorsltd.6226
    @animatorsltd.6226 Год назад

    5:00

  • @masonnhunterr
    @masonnhunterr 5 лет назад

    Yeah I’m trying to find a similar seat lol

  • @phoenixarizona8441
    @phoenixarizona8441 4 года назад +1

    Bike sounds like a R1

  • @DONphantasmo
    @DONphantasmo 5 лет назад +1

    The build is awesome. The bike sounds like shit.. You gonna get exhaust so the sound matches the awesome looks?

    • @motoblast3574
      @motoblast3574  5 лет назад

      hahaha I know! build on a budget doesn't include $500 exhaust. I sold the bike, otherwise I would have bought an exhaust.

    • @DONphantasmo
      @DONphantasmo 5 лет назад

      @@motoblast3574Damn that bike looks great man!!!

  • @justin.epperly
    @justin.epperly 5 лет назад

    Remove the air box and shorten the exhaust and you’d really have the cafe racer look dude

    • @callmed.7171
      @callmed.7171 3 года назад

      I agree. I don't see cafe racer when I look at this build.

  • @thomasobrien5976
    @thomasobrien5976 Год назад +1

    Ruined a good bike ...for what?