Top 5 Mistakes about Cafe Racer Projects

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2016
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    If you are an amateur builder thinking in Cafe Racer project, you definitely should see this.
    This video will alert you for the most common mistakes, that any beginner usually can't predict.
    During our lives, many things are learned after making mistakes.
    An my intention here, is only to help you avoiding those mistakes.
    Enjoy.
    My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my english.
    ‪@RACER_TV‬
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  • @HoldFastFilms
    @HoldFastFilms 8 років тому +229

    My first build is not that great but I've learned a lot from it and it runs great and brings a smile to my face. If others don't like it, that's their problem.

    • @PseudoSarcasm
      @PseudoSarcasm 8 років тому +3

      +Hold Fast Films Right on!

    • @colinchicoine7378
      @colinchicoine7378 7 років тому +3

      At least you built one and it's yours so the hell with the others and since you learnt along, be it from mistakes or success on the first try, then it it always worth it!

    • @tskwared667
      @tskwared667 7 років тому +4

      Build it for yourself, not to show off. Nothing wrong with showing off and being proud of it, but the whole point should be the fact that you like your design

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 7 років тому +4

      Hold Fast ya, what others said. My CB350F isn't a concours waxed wowboy and it shows 45 years of life in the chrome pipes, rims. I painted it myself a very retro pattern and even custom body men have been impressed. To me? It is rough, it's flawed, but it's mechanically very good and the little bit of 'raw' gives it a nice zen and 'rat rod' spirit. This guy here is generating views to please the uninitiated. Just makes me want to paint more bikes LOL

    • @wombat2248
      @wombat2248 7 років тому

      HOLD FAST so what we never stop learning, bet you won't make same mistakes next time, as long as it runs sweet , tracks true and stops a bit lol !!

  • @erozC
    @erozC 6 років тому +16

    Cheat sheet for video content
    1:18 1) have professional paint for tank, fenders, side panels
    2:31 2) make sure parts fit properly, be careful
    3:34 3) Choose a bike that's easy to start with (not a dirt tracker)
    4:44 4) Don't be too ambitious or you will not finish
    5:38 5) Do show off

  • @zeeKxxL
    @zeeKxxL 7 років тому +277

    I'm glad the voice for Anonymous has a side job

  • @JohnWayne2122
    @JohnWayne2122 8 років тому +725

    Play at 1.25 speed

    • @geniemist
      @geniemist 7 років тому +58

      play at 0.5 and light that joint ;)

    • @dumbdog2924
      @dumbdog2924 7 років тому

      geniemist agreed XD

    • @Johnnywhamo
      @Johnnywhamo 7 років тому +4

      geniemist.............LOL! That's about it.

    • @Johnnywhamo
      @Johnnywhamo 7 років тому +17

      JohnWayne2122.... The BEST advice given, video included.

    • @TheMainphrame
      @TheMainphrame 7 років тому

      .5

  • @potnudles
    @potnudles 8 років тому +328

    never knew Stephen Hawking was a motorcycle enthusiast..............................

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +10

      +Stephen White Lol. But you have to recognize, that my robotic voice is way better. Isn't it?

    • @potnudles
      @potnudles 8 років тому +4

      +RACER TV yes, but I always find it very hard listening to robotic voices. haha :p

    • @lukemastaah
      @lukemastaah 8 років тому

      +Stephen White my thought exactly.

    • @littlad
      @littlad 8 років тому +4

      +Stephen White I quite enjoyed the robotic voice. It's rather melodic, and this robot, whoever he is, is very knowledgeable.

    • @benny868
      @benny868 8 років тому +4

      That's why he's in a wheelchair. Duh.

  • @ratjaw75
    @ratjaw75 8 років тому +3

    Great points and solid advice. My young son and I watched this video on the day we decided to embark on building our own cafe bike together ('79 KZ 650). As I teach him about motorcycles I find many of the things I say are also reinforced in the videos on this channel, such as style, beauty, and proportion. Please keep up the great work.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +ratjaw75 Thank you for sharing your comment. Good choice with that bike. I'm glad knowing that this kind of videos are helpful to most Enthusiasts. Good luck for your Father and Son Project. Cheers.

  • @FCUChicago
    @FCUChicago 8 років тому +1

    Really enjoy your contributions. Not only getting the message home, but really well put together with great (and less great..) bikes in it. Very professional appearance, well done and thanks a lt!

  • @coxbow
    @coxbow 8 років тому +4

    And number 5 is the greatest lesson, because it`s applicable to everything in life...
    Great video as usual !

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +coxbow I'm glad you liked. :) Thank you for your support. Cheers.

  • @AimlessMoto
    @AimlessMoto 8 років тому +200

    Hold on... the best thing about a Café Racer project is that 9x out of 10 it's your first project bike... it's the bike that you learn how to do everything on... so doing your own paint is 99% of the process. If you screw it up, you can do it again, and learn from your mistakes. But telling someone to NOT do their own paint job goes 100% against what building your own bike is about. That's the difference between a REAL café racer bike, and real café racer attitude, and hipster garage jockeys that roll up to Starbucks on Sunday morning.

    • @tesstickle7267
      @tesstickle7267 8 років тому +8

      dam straight cafe racers came from amateurs ha making things fit,doing it yourself, thinking outside the box. This is just some poser crap,can only buy a bike and not make their own.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +9

      +AimlessMoto You get it all wrong.
      You are just trying to interpret the main message in your own way.
      Try to hear everything i said from the beginning, and you will know what is wrong.

    • @AimlessMoto
      @AimlessMoto 8 років тому +3

      RACER TV I heard exactly what you said... "do not try to paint the main parts on your own." Maybe the translation of the speaker-bot you're using got it all wrong... but here's the main quote: " But with respect to the main parts, such as the fuel tank, fenders or side covers, let a professional do the work for you. These parts are like the main clothes of a person. They are probably the first thing that will shine infront of your eyes. And that's why a perfect paint job is so important."

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +18

      +AimlessMoto Well, maybe that statement was a little bit gruff. But in the beginning i also said that My intention, was not to make you change your mind, but only alert about the most common mistakes, that any beginner usually can't predict. These are only tips to help most of us, and this is always my main intention in all of my videos. Cheers.

    • @RT22-pb2pp
      @RT22-pb2pp 6 років тому +7

      I have put some nice paint jobs from rattle cans, get good quality paint and follow paint rules of prep good them paint. This is not a car, the largest area is tank and to me that is a small part. You lay paint, then buff you can get great paint job cheap. Takes practice but that is the whole point of building yourself, trial and error and satisfaction of making it yourself. Paint is easier than mechanics and welding and fabricating, those take expensive tools, or a good buddy with great tools LOL

  • @iancarman
    @iancarman 7 років тому +34

    That's some damn good advice there, don't build things to impress people you don't know or like especially

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +6

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      *****
      Lool.

    • @AutoBeta2T
      @AutoBeta2T 4 роки тому

      Mega advice and not appreciated by many. And as said this translates to life. I try to make my children aware of this fact - I don't want them to be controlled by people who use people's "need to please" as a way to control. Do your own thing for you. If people like it then great; if they don't then great. As long as "you" do your thing for you you'll remain true to yourself and disappoint no one.

  • @alexrios4064
    @alexrios4064 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very realistic message 😊
    I purchased an XSR700 Yamaha previous advice from friends whom have had a variety of bykes. I've received a Cafe Racer completed ! Litte changes like the horn, installed fog lights, a detachable 55 Lts. trunk, a skid plate, etc small stuff, fun !
    Yamahas are ultra reliable, low maintenance, affordable parts, we know riders of European bykes ( pedigree assumed) look down over Japanese motorcycles, they don't really know what they are missing.
    Happy ride,cheers 🍻

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  2 роки тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @NorthPoleJeff
    @NorthPoleJeff 7 років тому +12

    This was a very good video. Thank you very much. However, I believe that a person should always paint their own Cafe Bike since it's part of the learning process and it shows that the builder really was the builder and not just someone who says that they built the bike but had everything custom made. I do my own paint and porting and everything except to make my own pipes, but that will be next. My jobs don't always come out right, but we all have a great time talking about our mistakes.
    Thanks again for a great video and showing some very beautiful motorcycles.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +3

      Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

    • @NorthPoleJeff
      @NorthPoleJeff 7 років тому +1

      You're welcome, Thank you too.

    • @eddiecaplan1908
      @eddiecaplan1908 5 років тому

      I truly belive the only way to learn, is to spend time tuning your own bikes, whether its just some piece of junk you have rescued from someones back garden , learning to strip down over complicated wiring looms, maybe tube bending, welding, making your own exhausts, re jetting and tuning your carbs, making your leather seat from the wifes old leather jacket/thigh boots etc...

  • @buddmac4315
    @buddmac4315 7 років тому +112

    This missed the whole point of building a cafe racer. I will damn well rattle can any "F"ing part I want. It's crappy advice that keeps young guys from learning.

    • @tyrssen1
      @tyrssen1 4 роки тому +1

      Agreed!

    • @jeremybrant8303
      @jeremybrant8303 3 роки тому

      Completely agree. I rattle can my bikes and they turn out pretty good. Not perfect, but Im not looking for perfect.

    • @pete_boy71
      @pete_boy71 3 роки тому +2

      ...word...!!! he even calls it a project,but doesn`t build it himself...so it`s bought and not a project...i understand he sees himself as a designer...lol..that`s when desk people go on about men`s work...

  • @nixmotovlog4538
    @nixmotovlog4538 8 років тому +5

    Every video is great! You inspire me to build my own motorcycle! Thnx!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +2

      +NiX Moto Vlog :) I'm glad for you. Thank you my friend for your kind words. Cheers.

  • @FernandoJFerreiraJr
    @FernandoJFerreiraJr 8 років тому +1

    Como sempre um canal completo. Mostrando e ensinando a quem vê ou monta Cafe Racers. E como sempre, até semana que vem.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Fernando J Ferreira Jr Obrigado amigo Fernando pela sua já habitual simpatia. :) Um abraço, e até Sexta.

  • @jackallen6261
    @jackallen6261 8 років тому +2

    Very good points! Thank you for the advice and my take away is keep it simple and elegant! Best advice for most of life I believe.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Jack Allen Thank you for your support. I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @Wanda_Jannette
    @Wanda_Jannette 7 років тому +13

    OH MY GOSH.....so many beautiful bikes.

  • @tyrssen1
    @tyrssen1 8 років тому +37

    Well, the first mistake I noted was that so-called quote. Second, an amateur with a spray can is able to do a perfectly decent paint job; practice on car models and watch a few videos (or read a book or two.) Think through the details, by all means. Trying to build a caff racer from a dirt bike? Dumb. Caff racers were originated by poor guys in England who cobbled their bikes together as best they could, inspired by the race bikes of the time, using the street bikes they had available.

    • @pirreli5
      @pirreli5 7 років тому +4

      café racers were designed to go from A to B as quick as possible!....the need to rid of excess weight is the goal!

    • @tyrssen1
      @tyrssen1 7 років тому +8

      Quite right -- the engines would be "beefed up" if possible, tuned as precisely as they could (remember, it was all new to these young guys in '64 and they were wingin' it,) stuff got bobbed to reduce weight, and the lower bars went on, to lower your riding position for less wind resistance.

    • @charlieward7606
      @charlieward7606 7 років тому +3

      bullshit, if you want a real paint job, proper gloss, then you need a spray booth with extractors, a quality gun, a massive compressor, year of experience... anyone can make something look alright with a rattle can but without some vital equipment you will never get the desired look

    • @tyrssen1
      @tyrssen1 7 років тому +3

      Actually Charlie, I think the key ingredient there is "experience." Having been an auto body shop manager, and had a compressor with decent guns, etc. in my home garage, I'm used to the "feel" of painting -- and honest, that's about half of it.

    • @charlieward7606
      @charlieward7606 7 років тому

      Seth Tyrssen well how do you get around needing an extractor to stop the paint falling back down, and there are pray cans with the quality of proper automotive paint? I'm no professional by any means but no matter what I do, can or guns there are always problems, cans are generally unreliable and one second of bad spray can ruin the paint job and the clear coat is never good enough and with a cheap gun, water catcher and compressor it's virtually impossible to get enough constant pressure unless you have a very big compressor and cheap guns are useless you need a decent gun, even the cheap water catcher failed me, I use cans for a lot of stuff and with proper prep, lots of coats of primer, base and clear, tarping off an area, wetting the floor around etc I can get a ok job, but not even close to a proper professional paint job. The video is saying that it's pointless to do all the work nicely then paint your own tank, it's going to let down the bike and the effort and cost p trying to get only a ok paint job isn't worth it. Your experience will help you a lot. He said take it to a pro, you are a pro ahaha

  • @golfo0011
    @golfo0011 6 років тому +1

    Undoubtedly the best advices one can hear: simplicity and line coherence. An essential video, thanks for your channel.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому +1

      Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

  • @jonathwyllams
    @jonathwyllams 8 років тому +1

    Os melhores conselhos que já pude adquirir!!!
    Muito obrigado por mais um ótimo vídeo!
    Até próxima sexta, amigo!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Jonath Wyllams Fico contente que tenha gostado amigo. Obrigado pelo comentário. :) Um abraço.

  • @leegriffith5159
    @leegriffith5159 7 років тому +4

    OMG, the best layed out video on motorcycle advice I've seen so far. Great job.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

  • @rem_92899
    @rem_92899 7 років тому +3

    I actually like the synthetic voice. Sort of relaxing. Good video as always!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

  • @ez_do_102
    @ez_do_102 6 років тому +1

    One of the best portuguese motorcycle chanels .

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Um abraço.

  • @BobPruett
    @BobPruett 8 років тому +1

    Great stuff as usual. I always look forward to your videos each week.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Bob Pruett Thank you for your support. I'm glad you liked(as usual). Lol Cheers.

  • @FelipeLuizDickmann
    @FelipeLuizDickmann 8 років тому +5

    curti demais, esse lance do impressionar os outros vale pra tudo. faça por vice, obrigado pela contribuição.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +3

      +Felipe Luiz Dickmann Obrigado amigo pela simpatia. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Um abraço.

  • @kcklutch6029
    @kcklutch6029 7 років тому +3

    Great video! Subbed!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

  • @sanzbaltazar002
    @sanzbaltazar002 7 років тому +1

    Great video and advice..just finished my first project and starting a new one..thanks Racer TV.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

  • @garyhoward4064
    @garyhoward4064 6 років тому +1

    Nice video and good advice. Having built a few cafe racers, I learnt that we rarely end up with something better than the original, more often the contrary.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @thestrangerider2093
    @thestrangerider2093 7 років тому +4

    Good really good 🏍

  • @pablobasstb
    @pablobasstb 8 років тому +3

    you sir are speaking pure truth!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      Thank you my friend. I'm glad you liked. :) Saludos.

  • @glaysonrodrigues2915
    @glaysonrodrigues2915 8 років тому +1

    Anotado. Estou a procura da minha faísca, para usar todo conhecimento obtido na internet e principalmente aqui em seu canal para criar algo simples, único, fiável.
    e como sempre estou a espera do próximo vídeo e obrigado por postar.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Glayson Rodrigues Obrigado amigo pelo comentário. :) Um abraço.

  • @rogeriomendonca2945
    @rogeriomendonca2945 8 років тому +1

    Racer tv sem dúvidas é um dos canais mais elegantes, inteligentes e criativos do UA-cam. Parabéns, parabéns, parabéns. Grande abraço

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      Muito obrigado amigo pela simpatia e pelo apoio. :) Um Abraço.

  • @Rochestermnlongboard
    @Rochestermnlongboard 8 років тому +225

    please stop using an automated voice-great filming but I hate it!

    • @wordreet
      @wordreet 8 років тому

      +Ben .Orth Yeap. I watched, but the sound was off after 15 seconds!

    • @TheLexiconDevils
      @TheLexiconDevils 8 років тому +3

      this idiotic fuckwit should just stop full stop.
      don't paint your bike. pfft what an idiot

    • @davurbine7766
      @davurbine7766 8 років тому +5

      Take a fucking chill pill

    • @ellisoddities3953
      @ellisoddities3953 8 років тому +6

      I'm pretty positive this guy is french. He may be using it because his English isn't that good. I would rather watch this in English than in french

    • @TheClawsDesigns
      @TheClawsDesigns 8 років тому +12

      +Ellis' oddities i'm pretty sure he's Portuguese

  • @narekmnatsakanyan9207
    @narekmnatsakanyan9207 8 років тому +3

    great video!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +2

      +Mn. Narek Thank you. Cheers.

  • @asterargos83
    @asterargos83 5 років тому +1

    Tenho uma grande admiração pelo seu canal .Obrigado pela legenda em português

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  5 років тому

      Obrigado amigo pelo apoio. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

  • @ViceVersaMusik1
    @ViceVersaMusik1 8 років тому +1

    The BMW R80 at 6:50 in this Video....Im in love with that Cafe Bike!! The Engine Alone is Unique in its own way because its a Boxer Engine on a motorcycle. I want it and a couple of my all time favorite Cafe buildable bikes, The CX500 Honda!!

  • @collaredgreens1600
    @collaredgreens1600 6 років тому +3

    #5 is life. I'm mind blown.

  • @Skinannagins
    @Skinannagins 8 років тому +55

    Don't listen to this shit,do it then redo it until it right,that's the real reason for doing it..

    • @lukesmith1463
      @lukesmith1463 8 років тому

      +ThatWasPrettyFunny I hope.others pick up on the sarcasm...lol

    • @areeratlabwoothigai149
      @areeratlabwoothigai149 7 років тому

      vintagetriumphp

    • @hrbestalkinme3690
      @hrbestalkinme3690 6 років тому +1

      Do it, fuck it all the way up, and sell it on craigslist as a "cafe racer project".

  • @Whiskeybuisness
    @Whiskeybuisness 8 років тому +1

    I like the words you speak at 6:30 and on. (not word for word, but my interpretation) " Don't live to impress others that you don't know, or don't even like. Live to impress yourself and you will know that when it happens." Those are good words to live by....THANKS!!!

    • @jmackinjersey1
      @jmackinjersey1 8 років тому

      +Whiskeybuisness In other words, Ride your own ride.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Whiskeybuisness Thank you. I'm glad you liked. :) Cheers.

  • @vinegum8835
    @vinegum8835 4 роки тому +1

    Good video.
    Calm and right level on both commentator and bg music.
    In Norway you can either modefy the frame or the motor.
    Not both.
    Best tip is to choose the right bike for your project.

  • @PowerBeeEngine
    @PowerBeeEngine 7 років тому +46

    This was STUPID! Mistake #1....watching this video!!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +4

      You know that you can always stop seeing the video if you are not enjoying it, right? Lol. Cheers.

    • @chenook6
      @chenook6 7 років тому

      You can't help stupid people....

    • @jwj30000
      @jwj30000 7 років тому

      You can't help him with respect....

    • @himalayansuperbikeencounte4368
      @himalayansuperbikeencounte4368 7 років тому +3

      this video Has the Most disturbing ,Dead And The Most Boring Narration...Dude you need to get your speaking skills right......Stop Pausing Unnecessarily

    • @quadflopper1012
      @quadflopper1012 7 років тому +4

      i agree, this video is stupid, just because he can't paint doesn't mean others can't figure out how to do it

  • @clivedavies5618
    @clivedavies5618 8 років тому +5

    When l was a kid in the mid '60s on a DB Clubman's Gold Star we were "Coffee Bar Cowboys" - l never heard the expression "Cafe Racer".

    • @fredgrove4220
      @fredgrove4220 8 років тому

      +Clive Davies..... Same here mate, I think 'cafe racer' is an Americanism. Another thing, if it ain't Brit, it isn't a true caff racer. I used to have a 58 Beezer Rocket, clip ons, rearset rests, sweptback pipes and Goldie silencers. Loved it. I only sold it a few years ago when I could no longer ride due to my age and getting too bloody fat, lol.

    • @carlosgooglemaps94
      @carlosgooglemaps94 5 років тому

      Clive Davies , yeah, I know!!, it was a GAY'S CLUB!!!

    • @BEEBEE159
      @BEEBEE159 5 років тому

      @Clive From what I understand, it's a British term. In England, the riders in a group would race around from cafe to cafe, with their home moded bikes. It's basically the same group rides you see all over America, but with the race aspect added.

  • @alanblackford2962
    @alanblackford2962 2 роки тому

    It doesn't matter if they make mistakes, it's all about the learning process. I like seeing different attempts to make things work. What I find boring is an immaculate finish on something that has been done loads of times and the creator expects to win an award at a show.

  • @itsjussjerry
    @itsjussjerry 8 років тому +1

    Very good advice! Starting off with a good running and good condition platform pays off in the end. Sometimes just a nice seat and clip ons will go a LONG way!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +itsjussjerry Precisely. Thank you. I'm glad you agree. Cheers.

  • @samtucker2173
    @samtucker2173 8 років тому +3

    The people bashing this video are the people who made all these mistakes

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      You're probably right. But there are also many others that want to make everything for themselves. It's not very recommendable, but it's also a valid choice if they really want. :) Cheers.

  • @hugodacosta
    @hugodacosta 8 років тому +10

    Portugal rules!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Hugo Brás Da Costa :) Um abraço.

    • @charlieward7606
      @charlieward7606 7 років тому

      na sabia que eras tuga xD

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 7 років тому

      Looking at the first riding footage gave me some "saudades". Greetings from a tuga in Norway. :-)

  • @supersonique001
    @supersonique001 8 років тому +1

    Extremely well put and quite right! It's a bit like making the mistake of judging yourself by your net worth as opposed to your 'self-worth'! Ton up!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +mrarch Thank you. :) Cheers.

  • @billy2wheels
    @billy2wheels 5 років тому +1

    Really glad I found you're channel loving your work find it inspiring to see what i can do beginner dont expect to get anywhere near you're QUALITY but as you say if i could please myself would make myself happy could take inspiration from ideals that you have shown me 👍🇬🇧

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  5 років тому

      Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers

  • @carlosgooglemaps94
    @carlosgooglemaps94 4 роки тому +3

    Somebody also said: “don’t give me advices; I know to make mistakes on my own” 🤔

  • @KompletterGeist
    @KompletterGeist 7 років тому +4

    3:31 is probably the most beautiful bike i've ever seen

  • @tarsopizzorno7716
    @tarsopizzorno7716 8 років тому +1

    Peças visuais sóbrias, objetivas e informativas... parabéns pelo belo trabalho!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      Muito obrigado amigo. :) Um abraço.

  • @policiaeladrao9603
    @policiaeladrao9603 7 років тому +1

    o melhor canal de Café Racer do mundo !!!! parabéns

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Obrigado amigo pela simpatia. :) Um abraço.

  • @215alessio
    @215alessio 8 років тому +3

    nooooooooooooo, not the honda cb 550 four K what a horror to see the four chrome exhaust amputated :'(

    • @215alessio
      @215alessio 8 років тому +1

      still good job but I feel pain because the four K is a beauty from factory one of the most beautiful bikes ever after the benelli 6 but four K is better as benelli 6

  • @bendavanza
    @bendavanza 8 років тому +15

    Stop putting firestone tires on "racer" motorcycles.

    • @stromeurm7410
      @stromeurm7410 8 років тому

      +bendavanza ...anyway you can't take a sharp curve with extreme suspension drop .

    • @phlodel
      @phlodel 8 років тому

      +stromeur M Don't call it a cafe racer, theb.

    • @michaelslack5269
      @michaelslack5269 5 років тому

      Thank you!

  • @3Mever
    @3Mever 8 років тому +1

    very good advice that can be applied in all sorts of situation.thank you for sharing your wisdom!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +3Mever You're welcome my friend. I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @pepinoavapor
    @pepinoavapor 8 років тому +1

    You're completely right! And you've chosen good pics...
    Have a nice week!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +pepinoavapor Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked. Um abraço.

  • @jody024
    @jody024 8 років тому +14

    Dude you sound like you're speaking at a funeral service....

    • @joaoa.sperandio5029
      @joaoa.sperandio5029 8 років тому +1

      +jody024 I sped it up to 1.5 ...

    • @veganvvarrior
      @veganvvarrior 8 років тому +3

      +jody024 it's software speaking.

    • @TannyrSD3
      @TannyrSD3 8 років тому

      +DonJuan DJ Thats fantastic advice lol

  • @JoaoKorreiaa
    @JoaoKorreiaa 8 років тому +19

    1st. Making a cafe racer

  • @thatdutchguy2882
    @thatdutchguy2882 8 років тому +1

    Great advice,...and beautiful examples of how it should be done.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +ThatDutchguy Thank you my friend for your usual kind words. :) Cheers.

  • @antonboynik
    @antonboynik 8 років тому +1

    Oh, how much I like the way the author reads these wise and golden words about philosophy of relation to life, people and projects. Found this video accidentally and subscribed on the channel right after watching this vid.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Anton Boynik Thank you my friend for all you kind words and support. I'm sure you will find on Racer TV even better videos than this one. :) Cheers.

  • @listomoto
    @listomoto 7 років тому +4

    None sense. all bikers have unique side of what they want to look on their own bike. you cant judge if its a mistake or not. thumbs down!

  • @tm06ufo
    @tm06ufo 8 років тому +21

    So inCrediblY bo RING Syn THE tic voICE

  • @RideAMAP
    @RideAMAP 8 років тому +1

    Excellent points all. Love the 5th one. Great Video.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Ride AMAP (As Much As Possible) Thank you my friend. :) I glad that this video is being a great success. Cheers.

  • @cj64crosser
    @cj64crosser 8 років тому +1

    Great advice as always and great inspirational vlog!! Always a pleasure to watch your vids :-D Thank you!! Cj in wet snowy UK.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +cj64crosser Thank you my friend for your kind words. :) Cheers.

  • @kipbloor2486
    @kipbloor2486 8 років тому +14

    nothing worse than no. 5!
    same goes for music and how females dress.

  • @ricklorimer9984
    @ricklorimer9984 8 років тому +4

    These bikes are all OK,for their day, but keep with it guys. Racing back then was "run what you brung".
    Don't copy old stuff, the guys who started this didn't.
    Now, moving on, here's my ideal café racer.
    Take any 500-650cc single from a Japanese dirt bike. Kit it for the road..(cams, valves, ports, pipes, exhaust, etc.
    One of the 250cc Japanese 2 stroke frames.
    Front end from any Japanese 600 cc road bike (á la CBR600RR etc)
    Rear wheel obviously from same bike as front end.
    Shove all that together, with the engine layed down a fair bit. Build some lean mean retro bodywork (or use or modify whatever does the job)
    That's how it was done.
    Hey I'll shut up now. If it's got 2 wheels I like it. Build whatever the fuck YOU want.

    • @lonniecavenee6201
      @lonniecavenee6201 7 років тому

      Are you talking about a frame from an old two stroke street bike like an RD350 or Suzuki t250 or some such?

    • @ricklorimer9984
      @ricklorimer9984 7 років тому +1

      Not so old. More like an rgv, or a kr 250 Kawasaki. Definitely aluminium.

  • @Alejandro-nt8gw
    @Alejandro-nt8gw 8 років тому +1

    Thaks to you! You speak more than bikes... Thanks for that!!!

  • @MrIcepick68
    @MrIcepick68 8 років тому +1

    yes,extremly good english to understand of anyone.thank you for all your videos.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Mr.Icepick68 Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @OMINOUSREDdotcom
    @OMINOUSREDdotcom 6 років тому +1

    Thumbs up and Subbed! I did not think about some of this stuff when building my Cafe.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for your support. I'm glad you liked this video. :) Cheers.

  • @215alessio
    @215alessio 8 років тому +1

    Don't make things to impress people that you don't know and maybe don't like. The best person to impress is only yourself! What a nice citation. will use it

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @betao180z
    @betao180z 8 років тому +1

    Que vídeo FANTÁSTICO!! Fotos, trilha sonora e texto EXCELENTES!!
    Sempre gostei de cafe race então minha opinião pode ser manipuladora. husauhasuhshasuhasha
    Enfim, gostei muito. Um dia farei minha cafe race.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Beto Zanatta :) Muito obrigado amigo pela simpatia "manipuladora". Lol. Um abraço.

  • @felixrose1578
    @felixrose1578 8 років тому +1

    hey there .. at the moment Im building my own caferacer and also first bike. It is an 1979 R80/7 .. it is in progress just over one year just because a limited budget.
    Your points are true. Like the paintjob: first I wanna do it by my self but it letzing it done by an professionell was the one and only you have to do.
    It was about so much money but everyone who just saw the gastank was with an big smile in his face and "WOW ... so great" :D
    Even if they like my projekt ore not doesnt matters me a lot. It s still a great feeling by getting this reactions.
    Go on with your great video work my friend .. I take a look at each of your videos ..
    see you in the next week ;)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Felicitas Helikopter Thank you my friend for sharing your experiance. Good luck for your project. Cheers.

  • @ranchero50
    @ranchero50 8 років тому +2

    Excellent advice per normal. My only addition is to spend time sitting on your creation making motor noises before making changes that may take the enjoyment away from riding it.

  • @danbee8707
    @danbee8707 8 років тому +1

    Awesome vid. I listen to the #1 tip (painting) as I look over at my used painting mask to my right. Big weekend on the new paint job :)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Dan Bee :) Like i said in the video, the most common mistakes, which i also made some. :) Cheers.

  • @johnmckinney1493
    @johnmckinney1493 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the info. Starting my first cafe. I have a kz200 low miles.

  • @sarthakkhamari9064
    @sarthakkhamari9064 6 років тому +1

    Its a very useful and important video for new comers in cafe racer making, thank you for guiding us

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

  • @paulolodicora4471
    @paulolodicora4471 7 років тому +1

    Caro amigo já faz algum tempo que não lhe escrevo, mas nem por isso fico sem ver seus videos. Seus conselhos aqui não se restringem somente aos projetos de cafe racers, mas também de como devemos encarar nossas próprias vidas nos mais variados projetos. Parabéns pela sua generosa contribuição, e até lá!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Pois é amigo. O seu ultimo comentário aqui no canal foi à 2 anos atrás. :) Não se preocupe. O importante é que ainda cá veio para partilhar os seus pensamentos. Muito obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

  • @markangelocaraos2548
    @markangelocaraos2548 6 років тому +1

    i'm inspired thank you racer TV, i'm 18 now and i have first cafe racer project. this video is help a lot

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for your support. :) Good luck for your project. Try also to find some of my videos that can be helpfull to you. Try to search on youtube for "Cafe Racer Tips". Cheers.

  • @stianellefsen
    @stianellefsen 8 років тому +1

    The one who makes mistakes also learns (hopefully). A bit of advice, make your bike functional, enough suspension travel, ground clearance etc. If you remove the airbox... no fun with your filters and motor full of crap, make a shield. Most "magazine bikes" are useless.
    Just a little rant. Nice vid :)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Stian Ellefsen Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :) I'm glad you liked this video. Cheers.

  • @kevinbrylesalvador4207
    @kevinbrylesalvador4207 7 років тому +2

    Damn! Love the advice I am hearing here. Thanks man!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

  • @brunoleandro4267
    @brunoleandro4267 7 років тому +2

    Muito Bom, Parabens! Continue.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Obrigado amigo. :) Um abraço.

  • @heelscommando
    @heelscommando 7 років тому

    I built all my own stuff, fibreglassed seat pans, mouldings, covered the seat, painted the whole thing myself as well. It was a TL600 Ducati- very ugly - never intended on putting it back to "original"...I pulled the bike down completely in my lounge-room because I don't have a shed. I've been all over my bike and that's how I like it. I learned along the way. It took me about 6 years to get it from a wreck to rideable, but it's a project and I will change it again, I'm sure. The cost? I stopped counting at $11,000AUD - I budgeted for about $5,000. :-)

  • @oldcaferacer
    @oldcaferacer 8 років тому +1

    great video if you wish to build a cafe racer start here look listen and understand this is a great start kick off point to learn more good luck with your build

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +oldcaferacer Thank you for your support. Cheers.

  • @mr420B
    @mr420B 7 років тому

    spot on, covered most of the bases- blunt but fair, its better to have a potentially bad idea nipped in the bud, than to try climb your way out and seek helps further down the line and feel a fool! best point is to not build stuff to impress those you dont know or like- its easy enough to jump on a fashion an half arsed do it but spend some time thinkng and you might be the one creating a new style!

  • @TheMeddy54
    @TheMeddy54 6 років тому +1

    Excellent video, and all extremely valid points, especially the 1st.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for your comment. :) Cheers.

  • @sebastiaoguerramotos6978
    @sebastiaoguerramotos6978 8 років тому +1

    Great video, and thanks for sharing my bike. :)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Sebastião Guerra Motos Thank you my friend. As i already said on Facebook, it's always a pleasure sharing some of the best Portuguese projects. :) Um abraço.

  • @josepuebla6028
    @josepuebla6028 8 років тому +1

    Buen video amigo, muy realista en cuanto a que aprendemos luego de equivocarnos!! y como tu dijiste en otro video... intentar mirar el proyecto como si fuera la primera vez es muy importante!!
    Gracias !!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Jose Puebla Precisamente. Gracias por su amable comentario. Saludos.

  • @colinlawrence2186
    @colinlawrence2186 4 роки тому +1

    Just found your channel it's awesome and down to earth common sense 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  4 роки тому

      Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

  • @truemechanicsinc2406
    @truemechanicsinc2406 8 років тому +1

    No biggie brother you do such a great job no complaints here. Really like your work

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Richard Medina Thank you my friend for your kind words and for your suport. :) Cheers.

  • @ahmadfaeq7199
    @ahmadfaeq7199 2 роки тому +1

    When legend tells what not to do. Great advice. Thanks.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

  • @eddiekay9019
    @eddiekay9019 7 років тому +1

    Sitting here in NY under 8" of snow my fantasies run to cafe'ing my 300...happpens everytime it snows. That vid provides some of the best info I've heard/seen yet. Common sense.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

  • @fabian1704april
    @fabian1704april 8 років тому +1

    I like very your videos, and help to learn english! "I hope to see next week" thank you!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +fabian1704april I completely understand you. Most of my english was learned with subtitles in Portuguese on television. :) Thank you. Um abraço.

  • @giancarlexio
    @giancarlexio 8 років тому +1

    as usual, great video!, and great selection of bikes, including the ugly ones, surely chosen to exemplify about bad decisions!
    best regards, from a RACER TV junky, hehe

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +giancarlexio Thank you my friend for your support. I'm glad you liked all. :) Cheers.

  • @elcioart
    @elcioart 7 років тому +2

    Top! Até mesmo na lição de vida!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Obrigado amigo. Um abraço.

  • @johnykryll
    @johnykryll 8 років тому +2

    Great vids, really great advice which is invaluable

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +Johny Hewitt Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

  • @ashishnabira
    @ashishnabira 6 років тому +1

    Valuable advice. Thank you.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

  • @gwasha11
    @gwasha11 8 років тому

    Guts, pain, frustration, dirty, hunry, For Glory!!! awesom work!!! God Bless!!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Ayres deSouza Thank you for sharing your comment. Cheers.

    • @gwasha11
      @gwasha11 8 років тому +1

      hey welcome!!!
      I am into small time bike builds myself

  • @ZenDude65
    @ZenDude65 8 років тому +1

    Nice Job, great info. Thanks Joseph

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +ZenDude65 Thank you. I'm not Joseph, but that's ok. :) Cheers.

  • @LeanSmith
    @LeanSmith 4 роки тому +1

    Siempre diciendo lo justo. Un aplauso. Un genio. El último consejo, un consejo de vida

  • @luigiscarpelli74
    @luigiscarpelli74 8 років тому +1

    I believe the stamina that makes any motorbike fascinating (but it is perfectly fitting to anything in our life) is sobriety.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +luigi scarpelli Very well said. I never have thought about that word, but it says a lot. :) Thank you for your words of sobriety. :) Cheers.