I turned a $500 scrap bike into a custom vintage scrambler

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • The 1978 CB550 project is finally done! Make sure to follow @ClassicOctane on Instagram to see when it is officially for sale. / classicoctane
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  • @levsheppard2859
    @levsheppard2859 Рік тому +18

    Great to see you back making content for youtube. !!!! your absence was missed.

  • @fitzstermoto
    @fitzstermoto Рік тому +4

    Awesome build Taylor! Fantastic job and sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! 😄

  • @peterferryman4905
    @peterferryman4905 Рік тому +2

    This reminds me of the time I was working full time as a motorcycle mechanic, my first "heavy" bike was a CB500, can't remember what year, but I'm thinking -79..
    It's great to see those fantastic bikes being restored 😊
    I hope you had a great Easter and that everything is ok! 😊

  • @NewStoics
    @NewStoics Рік тому +4

    I love your videos so much. I'm trying to create a cafe scene in my local FL town. Currently building a small shop on my property to do just this! Im trying to learn everything about these motors right now. Such a fun hobby!

    • @SebbyRuiz
      @SebbyRuiz Рік тому

      Where are you in Florida?? I’m currently building a cafe in Jax!

    • @evelysdiaz6101
      @evelysdiaz6101 Рік тому +1

      Hey, where are you in FL? I'm in Orlando and I'm building a '78 CB550 café or Brat style. Hope we can connect.

  • @monman8183
    @monman8183 Рік тому

    Beautiful.
    Great to have you back Taylor.
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @MyCarfinder
    @MyCarfinder Рік тому

    Glad to see you making videos again. I enjoy seeing the bikes you build. I was surprised to see you riding without a helmet on. I’ve been riding for over 55 years and always wear protective gear. You never know when you may need it to save your life.

  • @Mountainpageproductions
    @Mountainpageproductions 9 місяців тому

    Seen this bike all over google always wondered how you did and what you did nice to see that I can watch it now ❤

  • @samuelroselli138
    @samuelroselli138 7 місяців тому

    Yep.
    My leadman, “We never use starting fluid in our shop!”
    Fuel, compression, spark. He never gave me a faster way to rule out compression and spark so I spray away as soon as he turns his back.

  • @justinb2924
    @justinb2924 Рік тому

    Missed this content. Glad you're back.

  • @barrysoper2257
    @barrysoper2257 Рік тому

    It’s great to have you back.

  • @raykim6613
    @raykim6613 Рік тому

    Cb550 sound is beautiful!!

  • @R2D2trashcan
    @R2D2trashcan Рік тому

    😂 I don’t always do a refresher course when I’m working on bikes.
    But when I do I like to refer to myself. 😂

  • @rafalkrzysztofik3699
    @rafalkrzysztofik3699 Рік тому

    You turn back 🎉... Best regards from Europe 😊

  • @larryfromwisconsin9970
    @larryfromwisconsin9970 Рік тому

    I bought a new off the showroom floor 1975 Honda 550 Four. I would love to have another.

  • @Schaf1200
    @Schaf1200 Рік тому

    Man i missed you Videos!
    Hope there will be more :)
    Regards fromm Germany!

  • @thetranfamily3910
    @thetranfamily3910 Рік тому

    Love u see u back in action

  • @michaelcox4936
    @michaelcox4936 Рік тому

    This bike is hitting me in the WANT!!

  • @petedavis1371
    @petedavis1371 Рік тому

    Nice looking ride

  • @kramerdesignco
    @kramerdesignco Рік тому

    legend. keep the content coming man!

  • @vegataxkc
    @vegataxkc Рік тому

    You may still have to rejet up a couple sizes if youre running a 4 into 1 exhaust. I have a 1977 with the pd carbs and it has a 4 into 2 old school mag K e r k e r type exhaust and emgo pods. I rejetted to size 105 mains and 42 pilot jets fyi... I removed the airbox because as u know its a huge PIA to get on and off. The bike runs really good with this setup.
    ...fyi.

  • @robertadams4415
    @robertadams4415 Рік тому +2

    As for the leaking bleeder screw you can try wrapping it with Teflon tape

  • @LeviEriksen
    @LeviEriksen Рік тому

    Could you make a video on how to adjust the clutch on the bike

  • @DeeBeeStudioSabah
    @DeeBeeStudioSabah Рік тому

    Hi I've just got a CB500 and been following you since then and learned so much frm you. Can you show me how to fit the speedo in front of the triple tree?

  • @Bbbuddy
    @Bbbuddy Рік тому +5

    Beautiful job. Great to see you back at it. Love the CB550s.

  • @ol2240
    @ol2240 Рік тому +1

    What tires are those?

  • @aus-rider
    @aus-rider Рік тому

    Can you do an actual full original restore on one of the Honda’s, bring it back to life 👌

  • @Stormnorman15
    @Stormnorman15 Рік тому

    Welcome back man! For the rear of that bike did you cut the horizontal stock hump and weld a flat bar in its place?

  • @Bbbuddy
    @Bbbuddy Рік тому

    Maybe use DOT4 brake fluid to avoid paint damage?

  • @daniellockhart9302
    @daniellockhart9302 Рік тому

    Where can I get brake pads for one of these bikes? I have a 1971 cb500 that I've been working on

  • @Notthatdude
    @Notthatdude Рік тому

    let me now how much i can make you a trade also!

  • @elsimmo75
    @elsimmo75 Рік тому

    That bike isn't a scrap bike at all. It looks way too good, let's see what it started like before all the new stuff went on.

  • @outerfroggy1
    @outerfroggy1 Рік тому

    lol at watching your own video for info 😅

  • @1SmittysGarage
    @1SmittysGarage Рік тому +4

    Very nice indeed! I dig it! Good to see you back in the swing of things! Blessings and respect!

  • @footloose.creators
    @footloose.creators Рік тому +2

    Great build again! As you mentioned it, would you always prefere the stock airbox instead of podfilters? I have an original air box, but I still have to decide which way I go and you find so many different opinions on that topic xD.

  • @TheInja
    @TheInja Рік тому +1

    Looks awesome man! Always great work!

  • @lcrgarage3245
    @lcrgarage3245 Рік тому +3

    Love the sound of a classic Honda.

  • @GrantMills126
    @GrantMills126 Рік тому +1

    I like seeing the things you do each video even if it is the same thing, its part of the content of why I like watching your videos!

  • @erikmuckle548
    @erikmuckle548 7 місяців тому

    Great videos. I just pulled a 78 CB out of a barn and will be using your videos to help me to get the bike on the road ..I’ve never worked on anything short of a carb cleaning on my son’s KX65 and an oil change on my 95 Tundra. I’m optimistic….haven’t tried to start it yet…figured I’d pull the carbs first to make sure everything is good?

  • @randallmcdaniel1189
    @randallmcdaniel1189 Рік тому +1

    I really like the sound of those bikes. Would love to have one just to kick around on

  • @dbk81
    @dbk81 Рік тому +4

    Great looking bike. Love these videos, I’ve been watching for years, but don’t forget lots haven’t and seeing you modify the fender are things people watch your channel to see. Just good for thought.

  • @NJRsounds
    @NJRsounds Рік тому

    Taylor. Do you happen to know what the front brake callipers hose fitting is? I’m trying to get a new braided one piece hose for my cb500 but can’t find out what the spec of the fitting is.

  • @garettbodel3002
    @garettbodel3002 3 місяці тому

    Pod
    O filters are absolutely the worst thing you can put on your bike if you're going to do that at least use the phone once those are good the pot filters are f****** trash

  • @daze8410
    @daze8410 Рік тому

    I recently came up on a 550 that doesn't have carbs, what carbs would you recommend for a scrambler build?

  • @michaltrivium
    @michaltrivium Рік тому +1

    First comment from Poland! ;-)

  • @josephsu95
    @josephsu95 Рік тому

    Get a microphone, will make the quality better. good to have you back

  • @plageran
    @plageran Рік тому

    i guess plumbers tape on bleeder valves isn't advised?

  • @nickmerillat782
    @nickmerillat782 Рік тому

    Where'd you get the seat from? I need one on my 74 CB

  • @paulfellows2094
    @paulfellows2094 Рік тому

    great video mate awesome job love the video

  • @kaiosg303
    @kaiosg303 Рік тому

    Muito pika (very nice)

  • @howardskinner4916
    @howardskinner4916 Рік тому

    Wear some eye protection!!!

  • @Jim-nm1en
    @Jim-nm1en Рік тому

    In the UK your $500 scrap bike would probably have an asking price of at least £1000 . I would love to rebuild an old Japanese bike but cant afford the silly asking prices. 🤥

  • @MaxGibbons
    @MaxGibbons Рік тому

    If one of the four exhaust headers read as cooler, say ~200 when the others were closer to 300F, would that be time for a vacuum carb sync?

  • @cjayflo9319
    @cjayflo9319 Рік тому

    Wow! i love it

  • @cletisec30
    @cletisec30 Рік тому

    Love yur builds! I'm doing a top end and cam chain components on my 73 cl350. My question is what paint do you use on your engines? A lot of my parts have been media blasted already just gotta take a wire wheel to my bottom end cases.

  • @danielmcneil3004
    @danielmcneil3004 Рік тому

    Love these bikes. Sorry I sold my 550. Good rebuild videos, looks and sound great. Dan ✌️🇨🇦

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango Рік тому

    Looks good and sounds amazing!!

  • @steyr5.56
    @steyr5.56 Рік тому

    hell yeah man! Glad that you're back to the YT thing, love your channel!

  • @VulcanStudy
    @VulcanStudy Рік тому

    awesome build

  • @amitkenyon5957
    @amitkenyon5957 Рік тому

    Amazing, what color did you use to paint the exhausts?

  • @KraeseRepairs
    @KraeseRepairs Рік тому

    Great sounding bike

  • @AaronStrumpel
    @AaronStrumpel Рік тому

    Love it - wondering if you had Tuffside apply the Honda logo or if you do that? I think it adds a lot!

    • @dorkis44
      @dorkis44 Рік тому +1

      I wondered the same!

  • @roderickmoyer9851
    @roderickmoyer9851 Рік тому

    Bike looks great and sounds good

  • @andrewdavis6917
    @andrewdavis6917 Рік тому

    Always nice to see your work

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 Рік тому

    I use dot 5 for that reason, sir

  • @suprm.2.young.223
    @suprm.2.young.223 Рік тому

    This is my dream bike.

  • @Mo_G
    @Mo_G Рік тому

    👍👍👍

  • @kennypool
    @kennypool Рік тому

    Wow you removed the front fender and made a very uncomfortable seat wow so custom. If you restored it to stock you could have doubled your money, and maybe get a reputation for quality not destruction.

    • @timorzel3871
      @timorzel3871 Рік тому +3

      Wow. Nice unwarranted slam. Chill, he has done this for a reason. And has done restorations.

    • @kennypool
      @kennypool Рік тому

      @@timorzel3871 Stop molesting the survivors.

    • @tonyhawkins1258
      @tonyhawkins1258 Рік тому

      A full OEM resto would probably cost many times as much as this custom, so doubling your sale price would make no sense, leave that nonesense to the silly old men with nothing better to do!

    • @kennypool
      @kennypool Рік тому

      @@tonyhawkins1258 you don't know what you're talking about. I saw at old 750/4 at the bank parking lot. Random people were shouting numbers 10 15 30 k.

    • @njpaddler
      @njpaddler Рік тому +1

      Trolls, they never cease to entertain with their toxic know-it-all comments.

  • @mr.silverback8358
    @mr.silverback8358 Рік тому

    Dang that thing looks great.