HOW I BUILT THIS CAFE RACER

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
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    Kyle Vara @kylevara
    Thirteen and Company @thirteenandcompany
    In this video, I go over some of the things that I did on my latest bike "Amber 2". Hiding the battery, how I chrome-plated the gas tank and seat, how to make a cafe racer seat, cafe racer seat options and welding on the rear loop are all things that I talk about in this video. Please drop a comment if you would like more content like this! Be sure to follow and subscribe!
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  • @xtremluck6260
    @xtremluck6260 2 роки тому +20

    Thank you "Racer TV" for hi-lighting your bike. If you're able to do and show your builds with a weekly video, I'm all for it cause your builds are killer's.

  • @esen1058
    @esen1058 2 роки тому +16

    Love the style of your bikes. I would definitely watch a build series. Go for it!

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome, thank you! Working on putting something together.

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather Рік тому +6

    Dude, you are an inspiration to us all. Please do many more videos. What a build.

  • @Mrflapjackz03
    @Mrflapjackz03 Рік тому +5

    I saw this bike on google like a week ago and couldn’t find it again and I was so peeved! And a week later here I am scrolling through my feed and find it, you did such an amazing job and when I start my own project I’ll be going for the same chrome look that you did. Literally the most beautiful motorcycle I’ve ever seen.

  • @kdsowen2882
    @kdsowen2882 Рік тому +1

    I've owned dozens of bikes and built a few cafe's (my favorite style ) . So-many people make a mess of them, mixing styles that look terrible (with many comments about how great they are ) This bike is a beautiful and elegant machine , it would look great anywhere including an Art-Gallery . I hate doing wiring, those M-Units sound like an amazing-solution and look slick too . Dave NZ

  • @LIVMOTORS
    @LIVMOTORS 2 роки тому +3

    When I first saw this bike online I became obsessed with it. I found a 1975 CB550 with 9000 miles on the clock. It’s gonna be my second build with my boys and I want it to look very very similar to this style. I’m currently doing a 1971 CB350k

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome! My second bike was a CB360. Send me some photos of the 550 when it’s done, I’d love to check it out 👊🏻

  • @whoknows1020
    @whoknows1020 2 роки тому +2

    Sick video! Always cool to get the inside story especially when its on your favorite builds! Thanks man!

  • @taylorwinters5543
    @taylorwinters5543 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful bike man. I would love to see a build series!

  • @juansolis137
    @juansolis137 Рік тому

    Kyle, just to say that you have a talent keep up with your excellent work! 👍👍👍

  • @ebenezervalvi1009
    @ebenezervalvi1009 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful bike and awesome video, thanks for the great insight into your builds!

  • @sheldon-markthompsonvalenc3299

    Beautiful motorbike, awesome work!

  • @Manandmachine772
    @Manandmachine772 2 роки тому

    Just watched your bike on racer tv and followed the link to your channel. Very nice bike and video on your bike. Glad I found your channel and yes would like to see a build series or more bike videos.

  • @1of1RTR
    @1of1RTR Рік тому +1

    Really I appreciate the breakdown on the bike. Beautiful work 🤙 🇺🇸

  • @aili101
    @aili101 2 роки тому

    I so inlove your artwork when I saw Amber 1 few years ago, then now this Amber 2, thx your sharing !

  • @martinlatham5581
    @martinlatham5581 2 роки тому

    What can be said other than a fantastic video. Bikes are beautiful and clean you've done a great job more videos please.

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому

      Thanks Martin! More videos to come shortly

  • @uroshavalon
    @uroshavalon 2 роки тому

    Amazing beauty of your work. So clean and beautiful.

  • @andrewnguyen7611
    @andrewnguyen7611 2 роки тому +1

    Much respect for the attention to detail

  • @michaelirvin9559
    @michaelirvin9559 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for what you're doing Kyle. It's really helpful n your knowledge is so appreciated. I've lost track of you video that mentioned a build sheet that you had.
    I'd appreciate a copy if it's still available. Got 5 bikes to build

  • @ryanhenshaw8383
    @ryanhenshaw8383 5 місяців тому

    Keep it up! Love your bikes and videos!

  • @aaryanpanwar6405
    @aaryanpanwar6405 2 роки тому

    It's a one stop station for bike makers love it

  • @MadMotoInc
    @MadMotoInc 2 роки тому +3

    That’s a clean build right there 😎

  • @axielbarcelos846
    @axielbarcelos846 Рік тому

    Simplesmente a café racer mais linda que já vi nos últimos 8 anos. Parabéns

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful bike.

  • @georgebone23
    @georgebone23 Рік тому

    Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the knowledge! 🙏

  • @glengerdes4158
    @glengerdes4158 2 роки тому

    Nice! Clean and simple .

  • @johnnymcquinn6025
    @johnnymcquinn6025 2 роки тому

    Amazing work, thanks for sharing

  • @hugo33462
    @hugo33462 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot!!
    Great video pls tell us more about Amber II
    I love that bike and want build it !

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt9841 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, beautiful build, my friend! (Came here via Racer TV). You’re truly a Craftsman! Honda’s are one of my favorite motorcycles, and you’ve turned this one into a Masterpiece! A couple of things (and I hope you don’t mind), I would love to see an inverted fork set-up on this bike, and, on another note, would love to see what you could do with a Sportster. I think they make beautiful Cafés, and I KNOW that would be the case, in your hands! I just subscribed - Keep Up the Great Work! 👍✌️😎

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому

      Thanks David, A Sportster would be pretty cool. I had a stock 1988 sporty a couple years ago, it would be interesting to build one . Thanks for the the idea. 👊🏻

  • @matthewlawson5350
    @matthewlawson5350 Рік тому

    Found you through RACER TV so big shout out. Your build is inspirational, thankyou for sharing it with us. I agree with others, I would watch a build series featuring one of your builds.
    =)

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Matthew! I just uploaded Episode 1

  • @allnighterist
    @allnighterist Рік тому +1

    Im usually an all black things guy but this chrome build is looking clean!

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому

      I'm the same way man! Thanks I appreciate it

  • @denttime
    @denttime Рік тому

    Wow man. You gave some great value on this video. I subscribed! Beautiful build too! Inspired.

  • @andreavalentinuzzi8777
    @andreavalentinuzzi8777 Рік тому

    amazing job Kyle. I crave a bike like yours maybe because I'm older than she is. Anyway, it's a pleasure looking at your creations.
    unfortunately, California is a dream for me and a little bit too far. thanks for sharing those videos.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 2 роки тому +3

    The chrome looks amazing. Gives it such a clean look. I'm not super familiar with the process, but why not fill the gas tank with something other than air when putting it in the chrome/water tank? Like smooth pebbles or gravel or something that would weight it down. Or could you fill it with water and seal it so only the outside gets plated?

  • @anthonybutt2453
    @anthonybutt2453 2 роки тому

    Just watched your bike on Racer TV.
    Stunning work. 👍

  • @dominicjosefe5874
    @dominicjosefe5874 2 роки тому +1

    Please do it weekly found the information very helpful. Dope bike

  • @jondoe-hr9wn
    @jondoe-hr9wn 2 роки тому

    Amazing love your work, keep it up and keep us updated please

  • @rustikarla3419
    @rustikarla3419 Рік тому

    WOW you have done a superb job....very elegant , yet masculine look....BRAVO

  • @anthonyhowells3311
    @anthonyhowells3311 Рік тому

    Bro that bike is sick..We really appreciate how you explained everything. I just purchased a cb550 wish u were my neighbor. Lol
    Cafe Racer

  • @k24hog96
    @k24hog96 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful bike 🔥🤩

  • @just_some_bloke
    @just_some_bloke Рік тому +1

    Super awesome dude

  • @phantomchuckles
    @phantomchuckles Рік тому

    Gorgeous build! The chrome really makes her a mighty fine lady!

  • @meettinaanddave1402
    @meettinaanddave1402 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. I learned a lot.

  • @aldenapoli4526
    @aldenapoli4526 2 роки тому

    Amber ll has become my dream bike of choice. I discovered you watching Racer TV. I was wondering if you would do another build and what it would cost if I supply the donor CB 500. Your Amber build is absolutely stunning!
    Thank you,
    Al
    Arizona

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому

      Al, send me an email or DM through Instagram and we can discuss what something like this Costs. At the moment, I’m probably not going to take on another bike and primarily focus on building this youtube channel. I currently have 2 CB550s that I’m planning to do a build series on. Thank you man, I really appreciate it.

  • @ZippoVarga
    @ZippoVarga 2 роки тому

    Heya Kyle. Being a creator here on UA-cam myself I can say Go For It! The friendships alone that you'll gain are priceless. Not to mention, we can never have enough content creators who are creative, talented and humble. Zip~

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому +1

      Zip, thanks for the input man! I’ve been bouncing around the idea for a couple years now. I’m going to go for it! 👊🏻

  • @carlbielawski5034
    @carlbielawski5034 Рік тому

    Beautiful machine

  • @qlr650
    @qlr650 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!!!

  • @rolandocalderon2253
    @rolandocalderon2253 Рік тому +1

    LOVE YUOUR BUILDS. thanxs for the battery location. it will look great on my yamaha rx 100. now where do i hide the oil tank?

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому

      Thank you! Check out my last CB750 “ND1”. There’s abunch of photos of it on Instagram @thirteenandcompany. I had to hide a custom oil tank under the seat. It was a lot of work but it worked out great and kept the bike pretty minimal. 👊🏻

  • @itchyballs
    @itchyballs 2 роки тому +2

    beautiful !!

  • @naturalworld5678
    @naturalworld5678 Рік тому

    Yo that a handsome bike bro

  • @alceuferreira8093
    @alceuferreira8093 7 місяців тому

    Essa moto ficou linda D+ parabéns🤜🤛

  • @colmhaughey7001
    @colmhaughey7001 Рік тому

    “Great Work”

  • @bossroster3807
    @bossroster3807 Рік тому

    Good job 👍🏻

  • @grantd.5438
    @grantd.5438 2 роки тому

    Epic build!
    How much effort goes into the fixtures, tooling, and rigs as opposed to the time spent on the bikes and components themselves? I assume a TON, but did you say "I will keep building bikes, so it is worth it"? The struggle I have is wanting to take on a project like this, and to do it right I know I need to setup the shop and invest in that....but then I only want to do one bike....

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis9151 2 місяці тому

    Im getting ready to build a 1978 CB 750 four k with a kick start.

  • @eduardoferrari8340
    @eduardoferrari8340 2 місяці тому

    Excelente trabajo felicitaciones .
    Pregunta.que medida de neumaticos tiene la motocicleta ? Gracias

  • @dadybad08
    @dadybad08 Місяць тому

    What a helpful ass video. Followed 🤟

  • @aronbechiom565
    @aronbechiom565 2 роки тому

    Wow...now I want to build one.

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  2 роки тому

      Do it, they are addicting 👊🏻

  • @v1ken
    @v1ken 2 роки тому

    MORE!!!

  • @roninbutterfield6623
    @roninbutterfield6623 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir.

  • @user-yp9fh2nj4z
    @user-yp9fh2nj4z 2 роки тому

    @THIRTEEN AND COMPANY
    I already have a Honda bros nt400 v-twin at a workshop about 4-5 months now. I know that is a hard work to do but i didn't see any progress of the project. The only thing that it gets done is the paint-job of the frame. I haven't see yet the engine's paint-job or the new accessories of the bike that i choose. I want the job right, clean and cool. I trust my mechanic but long time, no see. So, I am here to ask you, what do you advise me to do?
    Thanks!

  • @Josiahdunham
    @Josiahdunham Рік тому

    love this bike, kyle. did you have to upgrade the charging system/rectifier to use the lithium 8 cell?

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому

      Thank you! Yes, it has a Ricks Lithium Reg/Rec. 👊🏻

  • @b01582
    @b01582 Рік тому

    What tires and wheel sizes did you run on this bike? Fantastic job everything is perfect.

    • @edgardodimagiba4704
      @edgardodimagiba4704 9 місяців тому

      I'm curious as well. I am building a similar bike and I like the look of the same size tires on both the front and rear wheels. The specs for CB550K / CB550F / CB500K are: Front Tire: 19-110/20 and Rear Tire: 18-120/20. Would you please let us know what you spec'd out?

  • @jimmybuildsbikes
    @jimmybuildsbikes 10 місяців тому

    Beauty!

  • @henryragiel5967
    @henryragiel5967 9 місяців тому

    You are the Best

  • @abhiskarpandey2577
    @abhiskarpandey2577 Рік тому +1

    Nice work, where is your starter solenoid?

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому +1

      The starter solenoid is attached to the side of the battery box in between the center stand. Thanks!

  • @Pwilli-hs6yi
    @Pwilli-hs6yi 8 місяців тому

    Nice.

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN 6 місяців тому

    I voted for your chrome tank 550 on racer tv. 😁

    • @DANTHETUBEMAN
      @DANTHETUBEMAN 6 місяців тому

      The HONDA Badge disappeared 😊
      I thought you took it off until I looked closely 🤔

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  6 місяців тому +1

      You’re the man! Badge is there it just blends in at certain angles

  • @nuffysbuilds3750
    @nuffysbuilds3750 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video, thanks for sharing. I’ve recently started rebuilding and modifying bikes and appreciate the time and effort you have put into this build. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
    Cheers
    Nuffy (Paul )
    UA-cam: Nuffys Builds

  • @reidgk
    @reidgk Рік тому

    wwhat about the foam? what foam you use?

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis9151 2 місяці тому

    Your seat looks great, but Im considering fiberglass.

  • @TheLeeCarpz
    @TheLeeCarpz Рік тому

    Hey bro,
    Are you able to shed any light on how the bike reacts to being lowered that much?
    Still handles well? Corners well? Etc
    Cheers mate, epic work.

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому +2

      Lee,
      Yea no worries, it’s still handles great. Lowering it does make it a little less plush as a ride in stock form. Lowering the bike as a whole doesn’t make it feel sketchy when your riding. It’s still stable in a straight line and turns great! You run into issues when you lower the front too much relative to the rear ride height.

  • @MeidyArdiansyah-sf6gi
    @MeidyArdiansyah-sf6gi 9 місяців тому

    Sangat Beutifoul.....

  • @plankisdead8356
    @plankisdead8356 Рік тому

    i wanna do a cafe racer build with a cb350 but i cant find one good for a project anywhere that is under $5k

  • @JPch108
    @JPch108 2 роки тому

    Obrigado Portugal Aveiro

  • @mattmx17
    @mattmx17 Рік тому

    Does your suspension bottom out? It looks like it would.

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  Рік тому +1

      It will if you hit hard enough! But not easily.

  • @rarebreed6703
    @rarebreed6703 Рік тому +2

    Your bikes are awesome. What's the price range for one?

  • @saldarnell7634
    @saldarnell7634 2 роки тому

    Exhaust brand?

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart 2 роки тому +1

    WOW‼✌🌻

  • @gruvedoktor
    @gruvedoktor 5 днів тому

    Do you share your total investment in your build series videos?

  • @PeterConnor
    @PeterConnor 7 місяців тому

    Thanks

    • @kylevara
      @kylevara  7 місяців тому

      Peter thank you!

    • @PeterConnor
      @PeterConnor 7 місяців тому

      @@kylevara sure, I know the content is a pain in the ass, but I like what I see so far. All the best.

  • @frankstein1230
    @frankstein1230 4 місяці тому

    What is the cost for a commission if I provide the bike?

  • @getheroutofthetruck
    @getheroutofthetruck Рік тому

    can we see a video of it in action?

  • @poketolk2724
    @poketolk2724 2 роки тому

    Most asked question is. Is this for Amber turd if no it rocks

  • @Wa-wk6qk
    @Wa-wk6qk 10 місяців тому

    Music is way too loud