The original flasher relay probably still works, just not with the LED taillights. The old style relays were basically a circuit that used a capacitor and resistors wired in a certain way to flash the light bulb and relied on the bulb's resistance to work properly. Since the LED lights have very different resistance characteristics from an incandescent bulb, it won't usually work with the stock flasher unless you use something like a load resistor. The best solution though is what you did by getting an LED specific flasher unit. Great video as always.
@@CafeRacerGarage No problem, glad I could help. I have been looking for a retro/scrambler style bike with shaft drive for a while, but BMWs are out of my reach and Moto Guzzis are hard to find here in the States, so I have been watching your build intently. I wasn't sure if I had the requisite tools and skillset to do a project like this when I first came across your channel, but I have learned a lot from watching you go through the process, so I am happy I could share a bit of knowledge with you. Thanks in large part to your excellent videos I have started looking for a bike I can do a similar conversion on myself. Thanks again for the great content!
I stumbled onto your channel after I found out I might be getting a builder bike (and the assistance of experienced bike builders) within the next couple months and I decided I wanted a scrambler. I devoured all of your scrambler challenge videos within a few days and you have totally given me the confidence that I can try this out. Please keep these videos coming!
Hi Dan , tidy job. It looks like my CX a couple of weeks ago. I finish the electrics too but I had to hide some cables and plugs under the fuel tank and i mounted the horn on the right hand side by the carbs using the the end of one of the engine mounting brackets bolt it had a couple of cm left so just a nut needed and you don't see it as the original is a big one. Thanks for the video. have a good weekend ride. Gus
How did the Shorai hold up with the OEM rectifier? I am considering one on my cafe build, but they don't make lithium rectifiers for my year's DOHC CB750.
Great video as always i really like the longer videos. Just a tip for next time you are working with a horn and it doesn't work, the little screw on the back is an adjustment turn it a tiny bit either direction and you can sometimes get the horn working again. a lot of times the older gina get filled with dirt and just need to be cleared out.
Here is a little trick for your joint. To avoid big lump in your wire harness you can staggered the joint, if possible, this way you get a more uniform harness and also better protection against short wire.
Great vid, per usual. Next time you do wiring/plugs, could you show how you do those pins and OEM plugs? I recently had a bear of a time trying to figure it out on a Honda. I’m sure it is not so hard and I was just being a dummy🥴
Have you considered using solder seals instead of a soldering iron? All you need is a lighter or heat gun. They're so much easier than doing it with an iron and solder and are completely insulated.
LaviniaWhately thank you mate. It’s awesome that you let me know this, I try and make longer and shorter ones depending on the content. The short ones won’t normally have intros, I just dive right into the content 👍👌
@@CafeRacerGarage You're welcome, and thank you for responding. It's a tricky balance, I imagine, making these videos and keeping up with your own life. Fortunately for us, you take the time to share your projects. :D
I put LED blinkers on my GL1100, as they will NOT work with the 'old' 80's relay I purchased a LED blinker relay (adjustable).... as they have to flash between 60 - 120 flashes per minute.
Been binge watching your vids on the CX500 scrambler after hearing about your channel on Classic Octane. Back in the day we used to make fun of these bikes but the engines are bullet proof and with a shaft drive the whole powertrain is very dependable. You have a different style than Taylor but I like it just the same. Curious about the speedo, what will you do about an oil pressure indication? Your speedo doesn't have the idiot light for oil pressure (at least you didn't mention one), so will you go with a gauge? I know the video is 3 years old, but maybe you'll comment back. And yes, I subscribed, too.
Hey brother yes Taylor is an awesome guy 👍 In regards to your question, I just deleted the light altogether, it’s probably not the wisest thing to do and I should look at putting one in but at this stage it doesn’t have one.
mongrelkat 1 its very exciting. I’m working my butt off because I’m aiming for 100k subs by end of the year so wish me luck as I think I will need it 😯
I love what your doing with this bike. I have a honda cm450e and the colour of that tank is what iv been looking for, do you mind telling me where i can get the sample so i can get it powdercoated?
Amish I wish I could tell you but unfortunately there are so many different military greens. Your best bet is to visit your powder coating and ask them what military green they have available. 😊
I'm continuing on with my binge of all your videos! I love the Speedo you chose, I've in fact been looking for one in mph for my BMW but I have yet to find one. Somebody unread it did point out that this one does have a misspelled acronym on the face, did you notice that?
You didn't explain what you did for the speedometer lights. I am installing the same one from dime city cycles. I'm kinda lost. Any additional tips. Where did you find the wiring diagram?
DimeCity usually has links to their wire diagrams, or an image in the description. Mine came with a paper from them with it. Maybe this one helps (DimeCity Cycles image)? smhttp-ssl-52908.nexcesscdn.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1200x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/p/h/photo_6.jpg
I've been looking at getting that speedo for my build, but from what I can tell, not only does it not have a temp sensor, but I can't see an oil light on there either and I would prefer not to have additional dials or lights
@@InetteMotoBiker in this video this is what I came up with, Leave me a comment and let me know if it was helpfull ua-cam.com/video/dLT_k2gnoY0/v-deo.html Did you also know you can buy an oil temp dipstick ?
Can anyone help me please? I have a regulator rectifier but I don't know what switch I should get. I have seen some costing $200 but I don't know if anything is different from a cheaper one , if anyone can help me what to choose or suggest me anything good it would be appreciated!
Cool video bro, Im working on rebuilding a 1978 triumph bonneville on my channel!! Check it out, I would love some feedback support and subscribers! Keep up the videos and stay safe brother❤️👌
This part solved the LED blinker problem on the CB500 I just finished and the CX500 I am working on. The LEDs just don't have the resistance to trigger the old relays. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K2X5C8R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I had the same problem with the "Orange" relays, only thing is you have to "modify" the connections. Great content as always !
big fan from india u are my inspiration..love your work and workshop.... working of making modern cafe racer
The original flasher relay probably still works, just not with the LED taillights. The old style relays were basically a circuit that used a capacitor and resistors wired in a certain way to flash the light bulb and relied on the bulb's resistance to work properly. Since the LED lights have very different resistance characteristics from an incandescent bulb, it won't usually work with the stock flasher unless you use something like a load resistor. The best solution though is what you did by getting an LED specific flasher unit. Great video as always.
R.J. Bedore thank you for explaining that, I wasn’t sure why it didn’t work but that now makes sense 👍
@@CafeRacerGarage No problem, glad I could help. I have been looking for a retro/scrambler style bike with shaft drive for a while, but BMWs are out of my reach and Moto Guzzis are hard to find here in the States, so I have been watching your build intently. I wasn't sure if I had the requisite tools and skillset to do a project like this when I first came across your channel, but I have learned a lot from watching you go through the process, so I am happy I could share a bit of knowledge with you. Thanks in large part to your excellent videos I have started looking for a bike I can do a similar conversion on myself. Thanks again for the great content!
I stumbled onto your channel after I found out I might be getting a builder bike (and the assistance of experienced bike builders) within the next couple months and I decided I wanted a scrambler. I devoured all of your scrambler challenge videos within a few days and you have totally given me the confidence that I can try this out. Please keep these videos coming!
That is awesome and thank you for letting me know, I have plenty more videos to come so stay tuned Phillip :)
Usually I don't like wiring episodes in any builds cause they are boring....but not this is one... nicely done.
Hi Dan , tidy job. It looks like my CX a couple of weeks ago. I finish the electrics too but I had to hide some cables and plugs under the fuel tank and i mounted the horn on the right hand side by the carbs using the the end of one of the engine mounting brackets bolt it had a couple of cm left so just a nut needed and you don't see it as the original is a big one. Thanks for the video. have a good weekend ride. Gus
Gus thank you Gus, yes it is a fun job getting the cables and wiring where you want them but satisfying when it’s done
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Have you got a link for the gauge in this video?
@@MANNO_GG Sure, here you go mate, amzn.to/2lhmzEN
How did the Shorai hold up with the OEM rectifier? I am considering one on my cafe build, but they don't make lithium rectifiers for my year's DOHC CB750.
Dan, you made that look easy! I sure do hate wiring. 🏍👍🏍
Gary A I’m not a fan either, I just take my time and think about what I’m doing. I’m in No hurry to burn my bike down lol 😂
Cafe Racer Garage and you do it well, Mate! 👍
Great video as always i really like the longer videos. Just a tip for next time you are working with a horn and it doesn't work, the little screw on the back is an adjustment turn it a tiny bit either direction and you can sometimes get the horn working again. a lot of times the older gina get filled with dirt and just need to be cleared out.
Great work. That's where I'm at on my cx500.
Saw the video has 19 minutes, got excited
Here is a little trick for your joint. To avoid big lump in your wire harness you can staggered the joint, if possible, this way you get a more uniform harness and also better protection against short wire.
René-Yves Côté great idea mate, thank you for the tip :)
Dying to see the custom exhaust video!
Dennie Doms I’m just waiting on some final parts so hopefully soon
Thanks for showing us the veins of the build, P2 the pulse lol.
No worries brother :) hope you enjoyed it
Great vid, per usual. Next time you do wiring/plugs, could you show how you do those pins and OEM plugs? I recently had a bear of a time trying to figure it out on a Honda. I’m sure it is not so hard and I was just being a dummy🥴
Truly appreciate your content sir!
Thank you mate :) I appreciate your nice comments
How did I miss this one,smashed the like button
Great to see this coming along! Lookin good dude
Sure is, Not to long now :)
Have you considered using solder seals instead of a soldering iron? All you need is a lighter or heat gun. They're so much easier than doing it with an iron and solder and are completely insulated.
Nice, I like the longer videos. :D
LaviniaWhately thank you mate. It’s awesome that you let me know this, I try and make longer and shorter ones depending on the content. The short ones won’t normally have intros, I just dive right into the content 👍👌
@@CafeRacerGarage You're welcome, and thank you for responding. It's a tricky balance, I imagine, making these videos and keeping up with your own life. Fortunately for us, you take the time to share your projects. :D
Great video it’s going to be usefull when I’m going to work on my wireing
I put LED blinkers on my GL1100, as they will NOT work with the 'old' 80's relay I purchased a LED blinker relay (adjustable).... as they have to flash between 60 - 120 flashes per minute.
Been binge watching your vids on the CX500 scrambler after hearing about your channel on Classic Octane. Back in the day we used to make fun of these bikes but the engines are bullet proof and with a shaft drive the whole powertrain is very dependable. You have a different style than Taylor but I like it just the same. Curious about the speedo, what will you do about an oil pressure indication? Your speedo doesn't have the idiot light for oil pressure (at least you didn't mention one), so will you go with a gauge? I know the video is 3 years old, but maybe you'll comment back. And yes, I subscribed, too.
Hey brother yes Taylor is an awesome guy 👍
In regards to your question, I just deleted the light altogether, it’s probably not the wisest thing to do and I should look at putting one in but at this stage it doesn’t have one.
Great stuff as usual Dan, keep up the good work son nearly 50k !!
mongrelkat 1 its very exciting. I’m working my butt off because I’m aiming for 100k subs by end of the year so wish me luck as I think I will need it 😯
How is your headlight wired up because when I switch to high beam mine goes off
I like the turn signals, any links to that?
I love what your doing with this bike. I have a honda cm450e and the colour of that tank is what iv been looking for, do you mind telling me where i can get the sample so i can get it powdercoated?
Amish I wish I could tell you but unfortunately there are so many different military greens. Your best bet is to visit your powder coating and ask them what military green they have available. 😊
I'm continuing on with my binge of all your videos! I love the Speedo you chose, I've in fact been looking for one in mph for my BMW but I have yet to find one. Somebody unread it did point out that this one does have a misspelled acronym on the face, did you notice that?
James Torrey haha that’s awesome and no I haven’t noticed but I will check it out now :)
@@CafeRacerGarage yeah I think instead of RPM it says RMP. I've seen it on Alibaba and some other Chinese web shops. Very handsome speedo nonetheless!
Hey dan, can leave a link for those blinkers on the cx. Can’t find them in you parts list. Thanks, Wayne.
I'm trying to find the link to them, If I find it I will drop it here for you
You didn't explain what you did for the speedometer lights. I am installing the same one from dime city cycles. I'm kinda lost. Any additional tips. Where did you find the wiring diagram?
DimeCity usually has links to their wire diagrams, or an image in the description. Mine came with a paper from them with it. Maybe this one helps (DimeCity Cycles image)? smhttp-ssl-52908.nexcesscdn.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1200x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/p/h/photo_6.jpg
Adam McNutt thank you for answering this question for me Adam.
@@CafeRacerGarage Anytime. We're a community!
I've been looking at getting that speedo for my build, but from what I can tell, not only does it not have a temp sensor, but I can't see an oil light on there either and I would prefer not to have additional dials or lights
Jim Cook yes it’s very minimalistic. I do have a solution now for my water temp :)
@@CafeRacerGarage What solution is that? I'm looking for a temperature gauge.
@@InetteMotoBiker in this video this is what I came up with, Leave me a comment and let me know if it was helpfull ua-cam.com/video/dLT_k2gnoY0/v-deo.html Did you also know you can buy an oil temp dipstick ?
Nice
You could hear the horns ghost calling out from Beyond
Where is a good place to get some old bikes like yours?/ What auction sites do you use?
If your in the US try out Copart
ever done a 83 Honda cx650 custom?
that was good timing at 16:29 hahaha
Just Tex you are not wrong
Can anyone help me please? I have a regulator rectifier but I don't know what switch I should get. I have seen some costing $200 but I don't know if anything is different from a cheaper one , if anyone can help me what to choose or suggest me anything good it would be appreciated!
Nice neat job! did anyone else blow the solder smoke away from the screen at 14:57 or just me being too engrossed :)
Andy haha 😂 does the funniest comment I’ve had for awhile lmao 😂
Does the coffee come out of the $1200 budget?
Coffee is a utility sir, you can't place a price on that specific brand of life giving mana.
The coffee has it's own budget of $1200 . :-D
Luke Grant haha 😂
Delta Charlie Echo so true
Adam McNutt spot on Adam lol 😂
Cool video bro, Im working on rebuilding a 1978 triumph bonneville on my channel!! Check it out, I would love some feedback support and subscribers! Keep up the videos and stay safe brother❤️👌
👍 Form Bavaria😂
This part solved the LED blinker problem on the CB500 I just finished and the CX500 I am working on. The LEDs just don't have the resistance to trigger the old relays. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K2X5C8R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 .
I had the same problem with the "Orange" relays, only thing is you have to "modify" the connections. Great content as always !
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50.000th SUBSCRIBER....did I win a custom?