Cafe Racer (Honda CX 500 / CX 650 by RACER TV) The Full Story
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- (Legendado em Português)
Finally, after 7 months, the Full Story of my Honda CX 650 project.
The motorcycle used on this project, is a Honda CX 650 Custom, but by technical reasons, i included Honda CX 500 on the video's Title.
After so many requests, and so many questions on the comments section, I decided that this was the right opportunity to clarify everything
And for the first time on youtube(I think), a video with a comparison of the engine sound between a Honda CX 500, and a Honda CX 650.
There is also a surprise at the end of the video.
The builder of this beautiful machine, is Leonel Ribeiro, owner of "Oficina das Motas", located in Portugal.
The name of this Honda CX Cafe Racer, is Frankenstein.
Enjoy.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my english.
Here is a link to "Oficina das Motas" from Leonel Ribeiro, the builder of Racer TV's Honda CX 650: / oficinadasmotas
Links to all episodes about the building process.
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This build is astonishing. And the sound is beautiful. I'll wait for your next project.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
My beautiful country 🇵🇹 that I miss badly, riding my bike with wonderful sunny weather, congrats for the beautifully executed project, and thank you for 'taking me back' for a while! 😊
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Whichever country you are in, thank you for not forgetting Portugal. :) Um abraço
@RACER_TV Thanks, 🇵🇹 always in my heart! :) Keep the fantastic work, love cafe-racers by its creativity and uniqueness, and your channel is over the top, first class narrative, love RacerTV! Grande abraço da Bélgica, e até breve 😃
Saw this bike in person one week ago... is even more elegant and powerful than it looks on videos.
It was an honor 👌
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. It was a pleasure to meet you. :) Um abraço.
That my friend, is one beautiful bike. Well done! You've captured the essence of a true Cafe Racer. You don't have to have a large capacity, high performance engine to achieve motorcycle nirvana! Your Honda 650 V Twin is perfect.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Ill tell ya. I am a motorcycle enthusiast to the “enth” degree . But was never really into the cafe racer scene . But this channel is starting to change my mind
:) It is nice to know that. It means I am doing a good work. :) Cheers.
Ah ha, yes now I understand, Victor. The seat profile has changed and it completely changes the look of the back end. No longer am I disturbed by the strangeness of the seat. Fascinating how that small change alters your eye, almost like an optical illusion. Frankenstein is a great build and I’m not surprised you were over budget, projects like this always go over, sometimes by a lot. Say €2000 quickly and you won’t even notice. Anyway you have your dream bike and it was worth the money and emotion. I’m looking forward to the Yamaha project. He sounds very angry.👍🏻🏍🇬🇧😎😎🤣
Yes, that is one of the things that i am always trying to teach on some of my videos. Small details/changes can make a huge difference. I'm glad you liked the new shape of the seat my friend. Thank you for your support. :) Cheers.
I prefer the lower seat, possibly combined with the flatter profile for the passenger section.
A master piece / work of art ! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. More power !
Love the capacity, shaft drive, and water cooled V-twin. Magnificent, where so many cafe racer styled motorcycles are radically styled, this is perfection. Bravo!
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
*A muito tempo esperando este video. Parabéns pelo video e pela construção da Frankie, apelido carinhoso que dei a ela no começo.*
Obrigado amigo Fernando. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
The old cx500 was lovingly also known as the plastic maggot ,I had one and it never let me down .
My friend, your bike is perfect and the sound of the engine, OMG! Can't wait to see your next project. I know it will be an awesome masterpiece.
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
Wow, this is the most beautiful Cafe Racer i ever saw, so well done and the sound is amazing, love it!!! Congratulations to this bike !!!
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
The most beautiful project a presented by you, Racer TV.
O mais belo projecto apresentado por si.
Projecto português! Fazer bem e bonito. Parabéns!
Un superbe projet, 100% portugais de
Oficina das Motas
Au nord de Porto.
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Salute/Um abraço/Cheers.
@@RACER_TV vejo os seus vídeos com imenso prazer, tão bem interessante e tão bem montado.
Francês estabelecido em Portugal há mais de 30 anos, adoro este país e o seu povo.
Ando com uma Triumph Tiger, a próxima mota será com certeza um projecto desse genro, intemporal para durar 🤩 até não poder andar mais de mota pelo puro prazer.
Parabéns mais uma vez ✌️
So beautiful and inspired..build with the spirit of heritage and future's optimized..this bike was the best ever in the world. Hope I have the motorbike someday..one road one brotherhood. From INDONESIA..bravo racer tv
I have seen many bikes related videos but this one is the best .
The best thing i like is the way commentary is done ..😍
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked so much. :) Cheers.
Está brutal! belo trabalho que fizeram ao "Frankenstein" parabéns!!
You've gained the respect of all who watch your videos Racer. Looking forward to what you have planned for the new build! It's sure to be as near perfect as your XS650. Cheers from The USA! Zip~
Fantastic! Another project to learn from! Looking forward to this series of videos!!!
Always a delightful sight to see. Can't get enough of that wonderful snore and rumble..
Indeed. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Hi, thats a great find. A fantastic project. Really looking forward to the build uploads.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Hello Victor, my name is Joe I am from Anaheim California, I have been waiting for some videos of that XS650 of yours! I knew right from the second you pulled that bike out of the van exactly what that is! Also known as the triumph killer, I got to say that is one hell of a great choice brother, I believe that is the 76 model year, or a 77, I love the color and everything else about that bike, the engine is so aesthetically pleasing to look at, it's beautiful, the most beautiful and technologically-advanced parallel-twin of its time, and still beautiful as hell to this day, please put some videos out of her my brother! oh and by the way I have watched every single one of your videos of Frankenstein, just like you said that exhaust note from those peashooters is unbelievably intoxicating I absolutely love it, as badass as your Frankenstein is I seriously cannot wait for your XS bike build videos, you are a true artist my friend, and Lionel of course!
Hello Joe, Thank you my friend for your support.
I still don't have news about the XS Project.
Unfortunately, Leonel has been very busy lately, and the project is still on the same spot, although, i already have the new fuel tank for it.
But i can say that the new fuel tank is very beautiful.
It is a replica from the Norton commando interstate fuel tank. :)
In what concerns to my Yamaha XS model, believe it or not, is from 1983.
But you are right about one thing. The spoked wheels came from a Xs from the late 70's.
That is why you thought it was the 1976/7 model.
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
Thank you Racer TV for this in depth video on your amazing CX650 as always very informative and well put together , I would not have known about the power delivery between the 500 and 650 and great to see the whole story on the build , I still love that sound and it gets better each time i hear your bike through the trees and my friend you have picked a very iconic and amazing bike in the XS 650 for your next project now that i can,t wait to see as i am a big Yamaha fan :-)
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. I am glad you liked my choice with the XS 650. :) Cheers.
Top como sempre! Estou curioso para ver o novo projeto em andamento.
Your CX never ceases to amaze me! A very nice V-Twin sound and the stance is perfect. It appears that, as with most self-conceived projects, the evolution continues. Change is inevitable. Your decision on the seat is one of those subtle improvements that tend to blend into the design. I have always enjoyed the XS. Another excellent choice that has a tremendous aftermarket following. As always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café Racers only choice! Ride safely my friend.
Your attention to detail is outstanding. fantastic job, well done
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
O som que essa moto faz é incrível!
Love the XS-650 ... great choice! It was the dream bike of my childhood. I still remember the original Yamaha ads in motorcycle magazines with the dingo dogs chasing it.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Hahaha. Fantastic. I'm already waiting to see the new project. Surely it will be as great as this one. Go ahead and a lot of encouragement.
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Im currently rebuilding my Honda CB400SF.
And I admit, this video has inspired me... Truly an inspirational video.
I hope one day, once I finished my bike i can share it in this channel. Salute to you sir
That is easily one of my favourite cafe racers. Very nice work on the build! I've been a long time subscriber of your channel and you do a great job with the videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Mais uma portuguesa congrats from Portugal nice video and project
Parabens pela belissima obra.
Parabens tambem ao mestre Leonel, verdadeiro artesão
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
MAA GAAWWDD!!! It's a pleasure to watch this channel!! Neat and dreammy!! My life goal is to build a bike like Frankenstein. Thanks RT, for keeping me dreaming.
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
Absolutely terrific workshop work and incredible detailed...
Thanks
Your bike may have the best sound on two wheels. Thank goodness "it's alive".
Bom vídeo como já é normal. E sempre bom rever a sua mota. E aguardamos a próxima série de personalização
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Great story of your bike Racer, it's one very cool bike with a great sound. Really looking forward to the XS build. Ride safe mate and have a great Easter. Cheers
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I wish you a great Easter too. :) Cheers.
I enjoy watching every episode of your show. Your CX650 is what lead me to build my XS650. I can 't wait to see the end product of your new project.
Interesting. You have chosen an excellent motorcycle. :) Good luck with your project. :) Cheers.
Some pics of yours
Baaziga J ill get one for you tomorrow when I pull it out. I would post a old one but I’ve changed tank and rear tire. I may have a new exhaust tomorrow to install as well.
If you can’t wait look for bushyeyed1 on Instagram.
Ficou linda... futuramente quero criar uma café racer aqui no brasil, mesmo ganhando pouco e pagando muito. like de um fã brasileiro.
Awesome project Frankenstein 👌👌👌and good luck for the new Yamaha project👍👍👍🥂
Stunning
I have been following your channel for some years now
Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Great episode as usual. Awesome job on the CX & I can't wait to see how the Yamaha turns out. Thanks for sharing the after though on the seat. You will always end up where you want to be, continually evaluate, adjust accordingly. Cheers!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
While I'm not entirely sold on some of the aesthetics (mainly the bling - and let's be honest, you just can't please everyone :) ), I can't argue that you have, without doubt, made a fantastically beautiful machine. Your comments about the seat make perfect sense: it was one of the things I noted: I think this bike has a really good stance, weight and proportions. So it's interesting to see that you changed the seat design to achieve that.
I know that in the past I have disagreed with it taking the top place for best café racer of the year but that does not mean I don't think it's still a thing of beauty :) And I particularly admire your fanatical devotion to perfection and exact precision with regards the rider's experience. And like I say, while I don't agree with some of the design choices, it's still a marvellous beauty! I'm sure that if you were working on cars, you'd be an Alfa Romeo man :) I look forward to seeing the XS650 project … a fantastic start already!
No problem. Thank you my friend for sharing your honest opinion. Curiously, I am not a Alfa Romeo man, but just because i give a lot of importance to the reliability factor. But i still admire the Alfa Romeo soul. :) Cheers.
Sensacional!!! Já estou anciooso pelo novo projeto! Grande abraço brother!
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
I left at 5 o'clock in the morning in my Geely 250 and came back late into the afternoon, tired, but happy with all the fun on the road. This Chinese bike is not yet finish to my specifications. Perhaps never be complete in all its detail. It's part of the fun and with relatively inexpensive pieces I can recreate styles that appeal to me. Then I come into my house, I leave the bike in the room and I connect to the internet to watch this week's video of Racer TV. Ready to roar Frankestein is presented in its most recent details, it is true, a custom bike will never be finished and there will always be room for one more detail. The change of the seat really is a success, not to burn tire on the pavement too. Although it would have been quite a spectacle. The surprise really impressed me there will be many moments of construction that will leave our mouths open and inspire us. A Holy Friday of motorcycles. My little house smells of that mixture of carbonized gasoline and oil on the engine, I really like that smell. A great day! Holly cow!
Yes, i know exactly what you mean. There is always something to change or improve on a custom project. I am glad you enjoyed your trip. It is usually like you said. We arrive tired, but happy. :) Thank you my friend Alejandro for sharing your perspective. :) Saludos.
Simplemente perfecta. Mi más sincera enhorabuena, un gran trabajo.
Gracias amigo. Saludos. :)
Beautiful build - the attention to detail is awesome.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Bellissima moto, avete fatto un lavoro stupendo. Dovrebbe essere prodotta in serie, la comprerebbe tutti. È bellissima e ha un sound fantastico!❤
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saluti.
Another great video. Racer TV is my inspiration.
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
This is pure Gold.
Congratulations.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
I look forward to the updates 👍👍👍
Have a cx 500 café myself but thís incredible sound...almost get emotional from it...😊
Also had an xs 650 myself long ago..fantastic machine...remember the frontwheel resonating while idling..lovely👌... what a beautiful engine to look at...goodluck with the project!
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
And all that made in Portugal! Just new to the channel...congrats! Beautiful bikes you have here!
Obrigado amigo pelo apoio ao Canal :) Um abraço.
Maravilhosa escolha, estou ansioso para ver este projeto realizado.
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Não desiste do seu canal ele e perfeito
This is one of a kind Cafe Racer bike.
Honestly saying I want this bike.
Probably in the future I build my own Frankenstein Cafe Racer.
Thanks for the wonderful sharing video..❤️❤️❤️🔥 amazing..
Sound and story kills my feelings as i wanted to see. And now i wanted the project like that...
Your bike story and project is one of the best projects.
I wish i could meet you to learn more about bikes from you.
Whenever i visited Europe i'll let you know to hav a cup of coffee with you.
I like your channel like its mine.
Thank you so much for sharing your new projects...
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
Been enjoying your videos very much. I had an old CX500 years ago when I lived in Berkeley, CA. Wish I still had it now, as I've got the bug to build a project bike. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
Incrível como um pequeno detalhe pode mudar tanto..estou na expectativa pelo novo projeto
Sem duvida. Um pequeno detalhe muitas vezes faz toda a diferença.Obrigado amigo Alex por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.
Seriously a perfect build. Well done mate 🙌👌
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
This is beautiful! wonderful transformation. gives me hope on my 88 XV750 build :-)
That's truly awesome bike reminds me of my youth i lived the life back in the late 60 and 70 really love your channel keep it going PLEASE
🙋♂️🇬🇧
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Excelente!Mal posso esperar para ver os próximos vídeos!
Obrigado amigo.:) Um abraço.
Thanks racer TV for the video
From San Diego California napoleon garciabueno moncayo don't stops. the tradition cafe for life numerous 14 came to America we are good
Excellent build. Really looking forward to the XS
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV cara !! Eu sou teu fã!! Me inspira muito teus vídeos!!!!!! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho!!!!
Best looking and performing cafe racer I've ever see love racer TV guy
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Patience, determination and a masterful ability equates to this beautiful creation. absolutely awesome. :)
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I never imagined that model could look so good ! And sound even better congratulations to All involved spectacular jobs 🤙 🇺🇸
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Ansioso por ver esse projeto!! Sucesso!
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
I really love the cx series, excelent video, i really hope to see a new video next week, blessings 🤘🏽😎
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Best stuff to relax and come down! 👍👍👍
Gostei da proposta do BurnOut! Kkkk... saudações brasilianas com direito a um brinde com Periquita! Delícia de vídeo!
Lol. Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
It's quite difficult to make a Honda look that good! Don't get me wrong, the frame is made out of pressed sheet metal and welded like some birddroppings! Yes, we're back in the early days. Now they make good looking machines. So to achive that beautiful Frankenstein you've really put some hours in the project! Well done!
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! That bike is amazing.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
👍 👍 👍 Great sound of Frankenstein. The sound of the new Cafe Racer Project XS 650 wil become even better... 😎
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Ahhh.. caro amigo, esse vídeo foi muito joia.. adoro surpresas rs..
Em relação à sua CX 650, durante a sua construção e vendo os remendos, eu sempre pensava que o ponto mais controverso seria o tanque, mas p/ minha surpresa, depois de terminada, o tanque ficou excelente.
Mas confesso que ao vê-la pronta comecei a suspeitar que agora seria o banco o tal ponto controverso.. nem tanto pela forma dele e mais pela cor e textura que p/ mim eram um tanto atípicos ou extravagantes.
Na época não cheguei a comentar pois sei muito bem, desde minha juventude quando devorava revistas de motos, o fato de que foto é uma coisa e ao vivo é outra. Como diz meu pai: "vivendo e aprendendo".. a mudança no formato corrigiu, ao menos parcialmente, minhas impressões rs..
Digo parcialmente porque continuo achando que talvez ela ganharia com uma estilosa rabeta por cima da tarte traseira do banco, ainda mais vendo o photoshop.. a duvida seria por conta da possível redução do visual classicista.
Quanto a surpresa anunciada, só posso dizer que foi uma tacada de mestre: nada mais estimulante e revigorante que a interação com um novo projeto.. nota 10, caro amigo. 👌 Grande abraço e até os próximos e aguardados vídeos rs..
Obaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa , mais um projeto!!!
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Excelente!
Grande escolha para o próximo projecto.
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.
Excellent..And very informative as Always..😎🏍🇬🇧
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
XS-650 - absolute classic. Relatively expensive where I live, which is unfortunate. Looking forward to seeing what transpires with yours. No doubt it will be very tastefully resurrected.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Sir you are a master..... I now cannot wait till next Friday when I collect my triumph speed twin for my 70th .... and feel the road again .... thank you for your inspiration..... regards Fred
Thank you Sir for sharing your perspective. And congratulations for your new machine. You made a good choice. :) Cheers.
The Honda is beautiful. Stunning. The sound is perfect. The stance, the color, the modification you made to the seat is spot on. The only thing that I would add, is perhaps a trim line along the bottom of the seat. It kept drawing my eye to it as if it were not quite defined, or finished... Subjective, to be sure. All in all, it is pure rolling art. It reminds me of the Jaguar automobiles, elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
Good luck on the new custom built. I hope that it would come out as great as Frankenstein.
If it's a brute, Minotaur or Fenris. Sleek & Silver, Medusa. Little garage of monsters.
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Nossa irmão lusitano, estou a morrer de curiosidade para a próxima motoca, o motor é insanos.....vai ficar irado tenho certeza!!!
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. Sim, com um motor como o da XS 650, até que vai ser relativamente "fácil" fazer um bom e feroz projecto :) Um abraço.
Fantastic job!!!
I love your channel, the content and how you present it is does excellent justice to the bike and builder. You definitely chose the right bike, the cx650 seemed to be a good donor bike - an ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan and to look past its faults and bring out its beauty.
I'm so excited to see your next project the xs650, for I own a 1980 xs650 which I have been customizing for the last 3 years and I'm keen to see what you do with it.
I've ridden in the DGR the last 3 years on my xs and every time it has looked different from the last time.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to following your progress on your next project.
Thank you my friend for you kind words, and sharing your perspective about the XS 650. :) Cheers.
Great episode! Thanks
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
Great video, I enjoyed all your video more than a great movie 🍿
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My friend, as always his videos are out of the ordinary, wonderful, not to mention this bike that was perfect, a spectacle from another world, congratulations!
Now I look forward to seeing the Yamaha project, it will become a machine to be admired daily by motorcycle lovers.
Meu amigo, como sempre seus vídeo são fora do comum, maravilhosos , sem falar esta moto que ficou perfeita, um espetáculo de outro mundo, parabéns!
Agora estou ansioso para ver o projeto da Yamaha, vai se tornar uma maquina a ser admirada diariamente pelos amantes de moto.
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
You already know I think Frankenstein turned out beautifully but whoa what surprise you're going to be working on a xs650!! I have the 850 midnight special. I wish you'd take my bike and turn into a project. I don't have the money to do it right; but I trust you enough to know whatever you do with it be amazing! So if you ever decide to turn that rock you know where to find one buddy. Good luck with the build, it's super exciting news.
Hey Marco's I may be interested in yours. Please inbox me more infos.
Wow it was the original owner that was riding Frankenstein... i bet he's regretting that he sold the mc... 😁😁😁
Cant wait to see your next project... 👍🏻
now that I like, a stocky looking, chunky retro bruiser! Nicely done.
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
saborear a vida ! momentos de paixão ! keep going !
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Hello. It is so beauty that it must be a sin that there is only one built. I like it!.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Amazing!
Bellísima!
Inspiradora!
I'm looking forward to seeing what magic Leonel is going to perform on the XS
Está mota é ainda mais impressionante vista ao vivo. Parabéns a ambos (proprietário e mecânico)
Well Sir, it is obvious that all the time spent on this build, has payed of in spades! Frankenstien is a beautiful machine, that has a song through the pipes like Heavy Metal music! Melodic and brutal all at once. By the way, I've owned two Yamaha XS 650s over time, because they do sound like my old Triumph. I cannot wait to see what you do with this next build!!!
Best sound i have ever heard from a cx. so much so i bought one. the sound is captivating.beautiful bike. I agree with CHIEF WAHOO. they would sell like hotcakes. i love your channel .keep producing your wonderful videos.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Thank very much for that video, beautiful machine you have ... truly.
I have to say also that I'm proud to know that this channel is made and the motorcycle that was built (your Frankenstein) is Portuguese, as I am as well. Would love to see that Yamaha ready, I'm pretty sure you are as well. I'm also working on my first bike, a 78 honda gl1000 which you have mentioned on one of your video that it's one of tha harder ones to work on, but that's alright I just want to do some simple work on it, just to get a taste.
Cheers till next time.
Thank you my friend for your support. Good luck for your project. :) Um abraço.