Cafe Racer Timelapse Build - Honda CX 500 Bobber Racer

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2018
  • Here is my masterpiece!
    Timelapse build of a 1980 Honda CX500 Bobber Racer, a hybrid between a cafe racer and a Bobber.
    Cafe racer seat version coming soon!
    As asked by many viewers:
    List of the parts used: tomracingdesigns.com/index.php...
    CX 500 Exhaust came from :
    www.caferacerwebshop.com/en/b...
    And the custom muffler :
    www.caferacerwebshop.com/en/3...
    For more info on my build or to contact me: tomracingdesigns.com
    All rights reserved, no repost or re upload without permission.
    Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud
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  • @TahitianRider
    @TahitianRider  3 роки тому +27

    As requested by so many people, the parts list with links for this build is available here ;) tomracingdesigns.com/index.php/parts-list/

  • @Don-lw4cb
    @Don-lw4cb 4 роки тому +309

    I'm always amazed at the knowledge and talent of the young people who successfully take on these builds. Well done you are to be admired.

    • @davidbilla4234
      @davidbilla4234 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/tO3ldDfNsWk/v-deo.html

    • @Don-lw4cb
      @Don-lw4cb 3 роки тому

      @@davidbilla4234 Nice one

  • @Luke_SkyWalk3r
    @Luke_SkyWalk3r 2 роки тому +4

    This is so satisfying to watch! I've restored 2 bikes (1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim and a 1982 Yamaha XJ650R Seca) but no where near the level of restoring/building that I just witnessed in this video. Hats off, man! this was a very tasteful build!

  • @switchedon6530
    @switchedon6530 2 роки тому +1

    One word; Synonyms.
    To think a CX 500 could look so dam good, great job buddy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @sanitvr
    @sanitvr 4 роки тому +42

    man, one of the most beautiful engine sounds ever created! And my god, what a awesome motorcycle modification!

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 4 роки тому +5

    Special satisfaction when you know you assembled every last inch of this bike and know it mechanically inside and out. Great looking result!!

  • @aboodz
    @aboodz 5 років тому +22

    Wow! Just beautiful. Much respect for the effort, dedication, artistry, and craftsmanship that went into this project. Very well put together, and the quote in the beginning is a wonderful theme/attitude

  • @dangillotti559
    @dangillotti559 3 роки тому +2

    My late father had a cx 500 in the 80's brought back memories of him and I riding motorcycles together. You are truly gifted, a Leonardo Davinci of motorcycles...

  • @martinhogan5970
    @martinhogan5970 4 роки тому

    LOVED THIS. When the music stopped midway through the vid, I almost threw my phone away... but I stayed and the tracks came back!! Great build. Father in law had a CX500 years ago. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it- I rode a CBR600. The bike was FAB! It would have been a dream with this conversion!! Great job!!

  • @manusauce2754
    @manusauce2754 5 років тому +1723

    Did anyone else notice the running centipede at @5:13 :P

    • @Cristian8767
      @Cristian8767 5 років тому +19

      Yes, also wanted to ask. :))

    • @ERIC-WRIGHT
      @ERIC-WRIGHT 5 років тому +7

      i see him by 5:21 :D

    • @GringoBack
      @GringoBack 5 років тому +9

      I was also going to post the same thing! xD

    • @ianthomas3653
      @ianthomas3653 5 років тому +16

      makes another appearance around 8:43

    • @frankbradleyjr
      @frankbradleyjr 5 років тому +5

      Was waiting for some thing to be chasing him as fast as he was going...

  • @iShOotBlasterz
    @iShOotBlasterz 5 років тому +17

    He did not even have to say a single word...That bike is BEAUTIFUL.

  • @iamhuman9822
    @iamhuman9822 4 роки тому +1

    I wish I had friend like you bro. Your passion in building this is off the charts. That final look and poster at end is simple badass.

  • @tvp-thevanproject
    @tvp-thevanproject 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much for sharing, I'm starting to look into doing a cafe racer conversion. You have helped me get my head around some ideas and things.

  • @NaveenKumar-rf8sj
    @NaveenKumar-rf8sj 5 років тому +278

    One of the best modification I have seen till date 👌🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻

  • @harrylime5147
    @harrylime5147 5 років тому +6

    Why the music?This beautifully done machine does not need music.
    A fellow road racer years ago got into a tank slapper on his TZ 250 when his foot slipped off the foot peg. His leg swung around and got grabbed by the rear wheel that was wide open like this CX 500 rear wheel is. It pulled his leg in and broke it in 9 places. Doctors were barely able to save his leg.
    I like the design, I always loved the CX motor, the way they twisted the cylinders 23 1/2° to bring the carburetors closer together out of the way and so they could be operated by a single cable on a bell crank rather than with 2 seperate cables...I loved how they had the exhaust going out wide to miss the radiator and the frame tubes. I like how they spun the clutch in the opposite direction of the crankshaft to eliminate the torque effect that Guzzis have.. The CX 500 was actually designed right from the start to be turbocharged. I actually sold the very first CX 500 turbo to enter the Pittsburgh market to my riding buddy. 4999+ tax out the door. There is also a guy that went around the world two times on a Honda CX 500, with his girlfriend on the back. The story was in motorcyclist magazine both times about 20 years ago. The only problem the guy had of any significance was, one of his shock mounts broke off the frame. I wish Honda would bring back the CX pushrod transverse motor layout and a modern version with fuel injection, but leave it have a pushrod design so it would have smaller heads.
    Very nice job on this machine, but every time I see that wide open rear wheel, I remember my friends leg

    • @TahitianRider
      @TahitianRider  5 років тому +2

      Music because the timelapse videos don't have any soundThanks man, you sure seems to know the CX very well, never heard about that guy that went around the world, I probably was just been born lol.
      Yeah I might do a cafe racer seat version to prevent from slipping off the bobber seat onto the wheel, or something similar. I won't be racing this bike though, its more of a casual ride.

  • @Movieman1965
    @Movieman1965 3 роки тому

    Fantastic conversion of that Honda CX500! The sound out of that exhaust sounds great! Enjoy and be safe out there!

  • @KPWORLD01
    @KPWORLD01 3 роки тому

    Great! I was in charge of processing the crankcase of the CX500 at Hamamatsu factory in Japan.

  • @racerm50
    @racerm50 4 роки тому +5

    CX 500 makes a great noise. Great build, really cool what folks can do outside without a fancy shop.

  • @Mr_GMS
    @Mr_GMS 4 роки тому +31

    Absolutely gorgeous, The reflection of art and the human spirit. Bravo guys!

    • @davidbilla4234
      @davidbilla4234 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/tO3ldDfNsWk/v-deo.html

  • @danielvanmieghem1091
    @danielvanmieghem1091 3 роки тому

    Man, this thing is AWESOME from A to Z !!! My very first "real" bike was a CX500 and I still ove these machines. Yours is truly unique !!! LOVING IT !

  • @algypan
    @algypan 3 роки тому +9

    I cannot believe you did this in 150 hours... incredible set of skills.

  • @vl4d904
    @vl4d904 5 років тому +16

    Amazing modification !
    No word to say how i love it and hope someday i could ride over a beautiful bike like this one. Congratulations !

  • @LanceT847
    @LanceT847 5 років тому +156

    That was one of the best build videos ever

    • @euclidesdelgado5961
      @euclidesdelgado5961 5 років тому

      You should watch the BMW k100 the lorenzi brother's did, also a very impressive build.

  • @bijay100soul7
    @bijay100soul7 4 роки тому +3

    It's so amazing to see her getting back to life... Love it wish I could get her....💓

  • @schalkcarstens3324
    @schalkcarstens3324 4 роки тому +1

    I owned 4 of these in original state, job well done, to say the least. Thank you for giving the CX another chance!!!!!!!!!

  • @MrBenHaynes
    @MrBenHaynes 5 років тому +7

    Mesmerised from the first second to the last.
    Awesome dedication.
    Fly little piggy, FLY!

  • @Freizeitflugsphaere
    @Freizeitflugsphaere 5 років тому +81

    Wow that looks soo great!!

  • @spiffyg4939
    @spiffyg4939 4 роки тому +5

    Absolutely amazing build. Just beautiful. The only addition I'd make would be a fender over the rear wheel lest you got thrown off the seat junk-first onto the spinning tire.

  • @neshiah4747
    @neshiah4747 3 роки тому

    I rode motorcycle despatch on a CX 500 for the first half of the 90’s. Great bike. Got all the beauty of a two wheeled combine harvester. But very comfortable. 🙏🏼🇬🇧

  • @sumansaha9200
    @sumansaha9200 4 роки тому +6

    Respect man!!!
    What a great job you have done!
    Love to see talented people who work for his dream project and make it successful👍👍👍

  • @19jc80
    @19jc80 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for posting this! Made me realize how much work it takes to really go through a bike.

  • @sixdsix5028
    @sixdsix5028 3 роки тому

    I had a CX500 before. I disassembled it to paint the frame and rework the engine. She never ran again as far as I owned it. -_- My hat comes off to you, mate.

  • @everythingstaken63
    @everythingstaken63 4 роки тому

    If that time lapse was done at my house in the UK... the sun will be out for 0.02 of a second. Great build mate.

  • @houlii5157
    @houlii5157 5 років тому +184

    You stepped up your game this time man! I love the mono-shock and headlight man! Keep it up!

    • @TahitianRider
      @TahitianRider  5 років тому +3

      Thanks :)

    • @KH-rb1sg
      @KH-rb1sg 5 років тому

      @@TahitianRider Speaking of the mono-shock - which shock did you use? Is that a standard shock spring? It's just the coils seem quite widely spaced.

    • @TahitianRider
      @TahitianRider  5 років тому +3

      @@KH-rb1sg It's a kawasaki ER6 shock

    • @KH-rb1sg
      @KH-rb1sg 5 років тому +1

      @@TahitianRider Thank you very much. Keep up the good work!

    • @SpeedTriple59
      @SpeedTriple59 5 років тому +1

      Lol..its a CX shed nothing can be done to save these nails shite when new shite now,usedto love blowing these away on a RD 400

  • @ivandellinger4420
    @ivandellinger4420 4 роки тому +84

    I really like how you paid attention to details. I love custom bikes. Great job. Keep the shining side up!

    • @davidbilla4234
      @davidbilla4234 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/tO3ldDfNsWk/v-deo.html

  • @NoelAbhi1
    @NoelAbhi1 4 роки тому

    Thumbs up for the dedication to mod the bike AND record your progress... I applaud 👏🏽

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 4 роки тому

    Very nice job ! What a HUGE difference from how it started out

  • @rightuppercut1426
    @rightuppercut1426 5 років тому +3

    What a beautiful, satisfying build. You guys are artists. Thanks for uploading. Great job.

  • @AMXM-do5kw
    @AMXM-do5kw 4 роки тому

    The Best thing about shaft driven bike is, it last almost forever. No need to oil it up every 500km. Great video man!

  • @821Drifter128
    @821Drifter128 3 роки тому

    One of the most beautiful bikes i've ever seen! Beauty is subjective but you've somehow managed to hit every nail on the head of what i think look good in a bike!

  • @dward5497
    @dward5497 4 роки тому +13

    Love the way you sprayed the engine! Great look!

    • @davidbilla4234
      @davidbilla4234 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/tO3ldDfNsWk/v-deo.html

  • @ricex2
    @ricex2 4 роки тому +7

    so far the best custom build i have seen
    16:22 eargasm

  • @sushovonmunshi3644
    @sushovonmunshi3644 4 роки тому +1

    Your work is really appreciating.

  • @mukhtaraslam3996
    @mukhtaraslam3996 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant work guy's, enjoyed watching your rebuild video. What a transformation.

  • @driftyprince
    @driftyprince 5 років тому +5

    Absolutely amazing man! such labor and attention to detail. Loved it

  • @jalgofilms7049
    @jalgofilms7049 4 роки тому +4

    after watching this for the 100th time still is the most beautiful bike ever built! life goal to be able to make a masterpiece like this one!

  • @patrickdeehan2512
    @patrickdeehan2512 3 роки тому

    That’s the most beautiful looking Honda cx500 every . Great job well done .

  • @jasonkleinow258
    @jasonkleinow258 2 роки тому

    Outstanding work!! beautiful bike young man . I'm amazed at the quality of work these younger guys are turning out these days. I thought the bike builders were a dieing breed . There's still hope..

  • @guichog9509
    @guichog9509 5 років тому +23

    Excelent Work, beautiful pice of art, congratulations.

  • @shahrukhaleem9129
    @shahrukhaleem9129 5 років тому +3

    Guys You're Amazing. I believe even Honda can't create this.
    WaOo I'm A huge Fan Of Cafe Racer Bikes. It's Incredible ❤🙏

  • @sandeepsugunan7570
    @sandeepsugunan7570 2 роки тому

    One of the best Builds on youtube! What a mod!

  • @murraymadness4674
    @murraymadness4674 2 роки тому

    Great looking bike, love the polished fins on the black and red accents. looks like jewelry

  • @j.r.w7636
    @j.r.w7636 5 років тому +44

    Dude I seen the parts laid out and said holy shit he’s gonna do this on his porch lol props man good work bike fits your work style

  • @Arash157
    @Arash157 5 років тому +7

    This is pure art at it is best, love it.

  • @maheshbiaspal
    @maheshbiaspal 4 роки тому

    Such a beauty. A job done with love is a work of art. Kudos.

  • @keshavbhardwaj5887
    @keshavbhardwaj5887 4 роки тому

    Loved your details over every small thing

  • @ballius80
    @ballius80 5 років тому +5

    Starting with a Bruce Lee quote is a cheap trick 😁
    I stayed and I wasn't disappointed man 👍👍👍👍
    Great build

  • @DutchedShedBuilds
    @DutchedShedBuilds 5 років тому +3

    As always great fun watching your video's and builds. Can't wait till the next one! Keep it up!

  • @Richie_
    @Richie_ 3 роки тому

    A CX was the 1st bike I bought after passing my test on same day.Loved it.

  • @dailee5949
    @dailee5949 8 місяців тому

    Hard working with joy - Dude you enjoy the life. God blessed.

  • @khalifagaming5353
    @khalifagaming5353 5 років тому +4

    One word - BEAUTIFUL 💙

  • @69HotRabbit69
    @69HotRabbit69 5 років тому +7

    you've come a long way bro your first project was good but this one is just amazing the attention to details damn that was awsome to watch

  • @juanmoreno1922
    @juanmoreno1922 3 роки тому

    Nice weather ☁️🌡️ during the whole process.
    Pretty good job 🍀

  • @jimsworthow531
    @jimsworthow531 4 роки тому

    Great job! love the mono shock upgrade.

  • @silverwiskers7371
    @silverwiskers7371 5 років тому +14

    I know what goes into a project like this and I must say "BADASS"

  • @sagarrastogi1375
    @sagarrastogi1375 5 років тому +4

    wow that's performance is too good and beautiful voice

  • @bluebob3767
    @bluebob3767 4 роки тому

    mad props for the skills and the build results man!

  • @darkkevind1978
    @darkkevind1978 4 роки тому

    A thing of beauty! Congratulations 👍

  • @HeroRR
    @HeroRR 5 років тому +160

    Wow, great job that looks awesome!

  • @danhansen1742
    @danhansen1742 5 років тому +3

    It only took you 150 hours?...Incredible work! Maybe the best cx500 convo I've seen.

  • @zulizwanmjm53
    @zulizwanmjm53 4 роки тому

    Love the build bro. Simple tools and skilled workmanship

  • @quincyfry6569
    @quincyfry6569 9 місяців тому

    4yo video I'm just now seeing, but d@mn was it worth the wait! Gorgeous bike!

  • @omomoto4373
    @omomoto4373 5 років тому +3

    Good job guys! Cool bike! Thanks for the video.

  • @JeffManseau
    @JeffManseau 5 років тому +14

    Love the video and bike! Both are simple yet timelessly elegant. Props!

  • @d.a.k.s.h3240
    @d.a.k.s.h3240 4 роки тому

    The most beautiful bike I have ever seen!👍

  • @seandenny2412
    @seandenny2412 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job that thing looks very custom didn’t think that bike could be that cool

  • @thomasduhamel6766
    @thomasduhamel6766 5 років тому +3

    nice work man, shes a beauty. you can be proud

  • @jmpb3487
    @jmpb3487 5 років тому +3

    Félicitations! Magnifique travail et très belle reconversion pour cette CX500! ;)

  • @allen1522
    @allen1522 4 роки тому +1

    i think i wont sleep if i had a bike like that .. you people are awesome to the extreme. you make my heart bleed. lookin at that creation bring such joy and excitement to me.

  • @adriandobre9366
    @adriandobre9366 3 роки тому

    Just an amazing result, congratulations 💪

  • @woolypuffin392
    @woolypuffin392 5 років тому +5

    You deserve at least 2m subscribers! What an awesome project!

  • @weaponizedapathy
    @weaponizedapathy 5 років тому +4

    Sick build brother! 👌🏼

  • @radtechreview7899
    @radtechreview7899 4 роки тому

    #1 very organised build.
    #2 craftsmanship.
    #3 great build!

  • @eugeneheynike8464
    @eugeneheynike8464 4 роки тому +1

    That is the best looking bike i've seen in my life!!!! wow! w0w!! WOW!!!
    So much well done! Instant subscribe (I've never done that before)

  • @yaakovabdulahmuhammed3044
    @yaakovabdulahmuhammed3044 5 років тому +4

    great build!! great job!!

  • @Velcrostraps91
    @Velcrostraps91 5 років тому +3

    This is fkn Epic. BEAUTIFUL awesome work

  • @chubbs7872
    @chubbs7872 4 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing my guy, well done 👍🏻

  • @bhapampa
    @bhapampa 4 роки тому

    You guys put in a lot of work and I appreciate it for this video. Welldone!

  • @sebastienl9320
    @sebastienl9320 5 років тому +3

    Magnifique réalisation

  • @etiennecoppel9013
    @etiennecoppel9013 4 роки тому +9

    il est magnifique! good job!

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 4 роки тому +1

    That's a work of ART man! WOOW!

  • @mayurg9157
    @mayurg9157 4 роки тому +1

    This is really very satisfying, I watched the whole video without Skipping. This is a masterpiece 😍

    • @jacekzocho6404
      @jacekzocho6404 4 роки тому

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  • @jonnosmadworld8275
    @jonnosmadworld8275 4 роки тому +5

    Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I'd want a Honda CX500, awesome work, you turned a turd into a piece of art!

  • @_Devilman
    @_Devilman 5 років тому +4

    Thanks. from Japan

  • @paultaylor319
    @paultaylor319 2 роки тому

    That is a beautiful looking build..Well done!!!

  • @luizoliveira7153
    @luizoliveira7153 6 місяців тому

    café race mais bonita que já vi!! parabéns!

  • @jackleemthfckrs
    @jackleemthfckrs 5 років тому +8

    Hermosa moto, algún día tendré una así ✌️😌

  • @kellyhunt3958
    @kellyhunt3958 5 років тому +3

    Too cool.. Great job. P&L Liverpool UK

  • @jamesbarrick3403
    @jamesbarrick3403 3 роки тому

    Kick ass build!! My jaw is on the ground. I had a 1982 CB500 Custom when I was in HS (82-86) and I was so proud. I thought it was fast and fun, but looking back it was a pig. But it was so cool. Your bobber is badass. You cut 25% of the weight (I hope you added some ponies). Well done!

  • @zealotbat
    @zealotbat 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, and well done sir!