1982 YAMAHA xj550 CAFE RACER

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  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2024
  • Me and my dad built this 82 Yamaha Maxim xj550 that we bought. We did a bunch of custom work here in our two car garage. The list of things done to the bike is quite long so I'm not gonna get in too much detail but if you have a question about the bike let me know and I'll try to get to you and answer it. Enjoy and thank you much for watching
    Jorge jr
    Music by: mi6
    Song: Stupid Little Things

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  • @Jaymzth007
    @Jaymzth007 8 років тому +8

    I bet your neighbors love you! Nice bike man very tasteful!

  • @stunter956
    @stunter956 13 років тому +1

    badass how even back then's small engines sounded like todays sportbikes, unlike todays 500cc bikes that sound like 250s, great build my friend, keep the oldies alive :)

  • @x99raymond1
    @x99raymond1 12 років тому

    Hey Jorge,
    I had never really thought about building a bike until I watched your video. Always loved em' always had em but never thought I would do a custom bike. Now I am about 4 months into a total over haul of a 1974 CB750. Thanks for posting.
    Dan

  • @Qnickel27
    @Qnickel27 14 років тому

    WOW congrats on building this beautiful CRAZY machine! U really can't beat the awesome style and speed of a cafe racer

  • @mopowa27
    @mopowa27 13 років тому

    no one has the right to fault you for your creation, its the expression of your tastes. If it has 2 wheels it's kool. Remember " RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT". Peace Brother

  • @nsbrandt90
    @nsbrandt90 13 років тому

    I can't wait to start building one of these. Cafe racers like this look so sick. Well done on this one it sounds so angry. Love it!

  • @TallGeeese23
    @TallGeeese23 14 років тому

    Thanks for putting this bike on UA-cam I've been talkin with some buddies of mine on how to take an old bike a fit it with the mono shock and what we thought was the best way to get a clean rearend for a cafe racer and your video helped alot thanks again and beautiful bike!

  • @madbeemer1
    @madbeemer1 8 років тому

    Perfect music for this nice machine! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Asimo5001
    @Asimo5001 14 років тому

    seriously, you need to post another video of this bike, really really sweet, and wicked cool that you built it with your dad

  • @sk321tm
    @sk321tm 13 років тому

    one of the baddest cafe racers ive seen! good job

  • @steviecupcakes
    @steviecupcakes 14 років тому

    beautiful bike man, cleanest cafe inspired custom i've seen. ever.

  • @sinofallsinners
    @sinofallsinners 14 років тому

    had a 1982 xj550rr...traded it for a yzf600rr genesis...and i miss it...BEST BIKE EVER BUILT

  • @Del350K4
    @Del350K4 13 років тому

    That´s EASILY the best-looking XJ550 I ever saw! A big thumbs-up from me : )

  • @MacHamish
    @MacHamish 13 років тому

    I had a 550 Seca back in the day, ended up putting a used FZ600 exhaust system on it which fit perfectly. Somedays I miss that bike, lots of fun.

  • @mebemusic
    @mebemusic 12 років тому

    This is the best sounding bike I've ever heard. It's a bike-gasm.

  • @rager522
    @rager522 14 років тому

    That is awesome!! Best looking xj I've ever seen!!!!

  • @Ratt1eHead
    @Ratt1eHead 10 років тому

    Sweet bike guys. You have inspired me to build one too. I'm using an 87 Radian, which has the same frame, converting it to monoshock. Like I said sweet bike! It has the perfect look for the cafe style.

  • @christopherwilliams7649
    @christopherwilliams7649 10 років тому

    Wow really nice bike! Nice and linear. I'm partial to matte blacks and aluminum but this blue looks really good too! And I love the mono shock! Bravo man!

  • @MrMrflakey
    @MrMrflakey 10 років тому +2

    ha..your neighbours must love you !! haha.. good project to do with your dad.

  • @projectcrawler
    @projectcrawler 14 років тому

    That is awesome! I am just finishing an 82 xs400rj seca. It looks very similar and has a lot of the same features. Just wanted to say it is very cool and keep on building!

  • @toddrocks
    @toddrocks 10 років тому

    Really like this one. Makes me want to find an old sports bike and try something similar.

  • @EverythingisFire
    @EverythingisFire 11 років тому

    Suchhh a nice bike. Love the sound too! I'd love a cafe racer.

  • @TheYakkis
    @TheYakkis 9 років тому +14

    Great job! Get a better camera. I feel like the bike looks good enough to be in high def.

  • @es30381
    @es30381 13 років тому

    bloody hell i could listen to that all day

  • @winterlounge
    @winterlounge 14 років тому

    Damn that thing is loud. Nice job on the bike hope my cafe project turns out that clean.

  • @yerpaljesus
    @yerpaljesus 14 років тому

    ahhh yes, the sound of the space-time fabric ripping... gotta love it.

  • @zach54880
    @zach54880 13 років тому

    Makes a wonderful racket. Nicely done.

  • @canuckplumbr
    @canuckplumbr 13 років тому

    Awesome build. Great sound on those pipes

  • @asssface2000
    @asssface2000 12 років тому

    you got the style just perfect on that bike.

  • @PnchoPwr
    @PnchoPwr 13 років тому

    Very nice. A buddy of mine has an 81 XJ550 that he wants to mod a little. I will have to show him this.

  • @kenrangen
    @kenrangen 13 років тому

    Suh-weeeeet! Nice job, dude. She's a real beauty!

  • @future62
    @future62 12 років тому

    Bike looks great, sounds INCREDIBLE. I would have worn gear but whatever, thanks for the vid

  • @IchibanMoto
    @IchibanMoto 10 років тому

    that GP style shifter gives me some ideas for my youtube build bike

  • @arturolozareyes
    @arturolozareyes 12 років тому

    the rear shock got my attention! really nice!!

  • @djsufferthing
    @djsufferthing 11 років тому

    A cafe racer is usually a stripped bike (no useless parts ie. no fairings) with an elongated rectangular or knee (and bar clearance usually) dented fuel tank and custom (typically one seater) seat usually with the signature cafe cowl with clubman or drag style bars. Always in a lean forward riding position. You can "cafe" any bike with two wheels. The whole idea is fast and agile.

  • @nakakalbo
    @nakakalbo 13 років тому

    great looking and awesome sounding bike....

  • @meomy12
    @meomy12 14 років тому

    10 out of 10 from Germany !!! AWESOME Father and Son project ?!

  • @CranberryApple600
    @CranberryApple600 12 років тому

    You got one good looking custom ride. Kudos

  • @ominousred
    @ominousred 13 років тому

    OMG man. The sound. Insane.

  • @mhrdeadhead
    @mhrdeadhead 14 років тому

    Badd-ass bike, dude. I'm building an '81 Seca 550...different animal, same attitude!

  • @DennisKirk
    @DennisKirk 11 років тому

    Nicely done!

  • @fitztheviking
    @fitztheviking 13 років тому

    this is a lovely bike. lovely lovely lovely.

  • @buildabuick
    @buildabuick 13 років тому

    nice set up. I dig the swing arm and rear suspension.

  • @LA1986M
    @LA1986M 12 років тому

    wow my friend that yamaha is soo awesome, you did a really nice job

  • @318Neam
    @318Neam 13 років тому

    Dude i love your bike....Now im motivated to finish my FZR600 "sportfighter" !!!

  • @lgga
    @lgga 13 років тому

    congrats stolengeorge
    i LOVE cafe racers and yours runs and sounds pretty awsome!!!

  • @jordanherrmann
    @jordanherrmann 12 років тому

    Cool bike dude. Looks real clean cut and sounds awesome.

  • @da09cheyenne
    @da09cheyenne 12 років тому

    Awesome looking and sounding bike

  • @vildesoofie
    @vildesoofie 10 років тому

    That sound!! Looks so nice!!

  • @TheBowcaster
    @TheBowcaster 13 років тому +1

    Looks great but... that engine won't last long with no back pressure from the straight pipe and no air filters.

  • @diederrr
    @diederrr 14 років тому

    this thing is nutty. nice work man!

  • @CheapGuitarsAndMore
    @CheapGuitarsAndMore 5 років тому

    Very nicely made!!!

  • @JuriWissekerke
    @JuriWissekerke 13 років тому

    insane exhaust..big power.....!!!!bad asss...

  • @rossagge
    @rossagge 13 років тому

    Nicely done. I'm looking to do something in the cafe racer style this year. I'm checking out different styling ques. Liked what you and your father did. Keep on building!

  • @TheJwdude
    @TheJwdude 11 років тому

    That cafe racer is totally wicked as in cool

  • @Badcity061
    @Badcity061 12 років тому

    Nothing like a nice comfortable green skivie shirt..

  • @jakaletron
    @jakaletron 12 років тому

    Great bike, congratulations!

  • @jayr122001
    @jayr122001 13 років тому

    wow nice motorbike nice sound nice neighborhood

  • @OutcastAngelV
    @OutcastAngelV 11 років тому

    Man, that sound is so ghastly, I can only hope my FT500 sounds somewhere close to as amazing as that!

  • @MrCocanuts
    @MrCocanuts 11 років тому

    That is a beautiful thing you did there

  • @martinmartinez2799
    @martinmartinez2799 12 років тому

    mann thats soo coolllll this yamaha destroy everyone in everywhere ..from argentina other crazy pilot..

  • @elshit1983
    @elshit1983 12 років тому

    that doesn't sound like a cafe racer, but i love it!

  • @verdeboyo
    @verdeboyo 13 років тому

    sweet sweet sweet!! Matt black open face lid needed now!

  • @giovannidelcristoforo8413
    @giovannidelcristoforo8413 12 років тому

    Awesome video man! Thank you for sharing and screw al the negative comments! awesoem exhaust!

  • @VicHimself
    @VicHimself 13 років тому

    This thing is clean, good job.

  • @Silberpfeil1971
    @Silberpfeil1971 14 років тому

    Nice job!
    A little bit toooo loud... but I like the style and I like the fact, that it was a "John Smith" bike (boooooring) before.
    Great!
    Love it!
    Regards from Germany.

  • @linocentes777
    @linocentes777 12 років тому

    sweet ride!!! good job!

  • @heartlesspinto
    @heartlesspinto 14 років тому

    That bike is AWESOME.

  • @guipedr
    @guipedr 11 років тому

    freaking awesome man. Congrats.

  • @MrDRAINHARD
    @MrDRAINHARD 12 років тому

    wow!! love this bike.! epic but really beautiful..thanks..!

  • @stanL9
    @stanL9 13 років тому

    bloody brilliant. i would give my right arm for a bike like that

  • @modshift
    @modshift 12 років тому

    excellent work. nice bike.

  • @mixkain
    @mixkain 13 років тому

    nice bike, I like the single spring swingarm

  • @MJBxl883
    @MJBxl883 14 років тому

    Man, you and your pops ever fight to ride that thing? Looks like too much fun. you guys did an awesome job.

  • @WoodomainJeremyBroun
    @WoodomainJeremyBroun 14 років тому

    Nice looking bike

  • @xote316
    @xote316 13 років тому

    I LOVE YOUR BIKE!

  • @LaverGuzzi
    @LaverGuzzi 13 років тому

    Damn that bike is HOT!! Love it!!
    DungeonMaster

  • @daivick
    @daivick 11 років тому

    killer job mate

  • @1911gnr
    @1911gnr 12 років тому

    That thing is badass!!! Can't decide if I wanna build a bonner or a cafe racer.

  • @thewholedude.youtube
    @thewholedude.youtube 11 років тому

    NICE! very cool bike.

  • @neilchambers3091
    @neilchambers3091 9 років тому

    Awesome Work! Well done :-)

  • @0f0t0graph
    @0f0t0graph 14 років тому

    Very nice, well done!!!!

  • @robrigos
    @robrigos 11 років тому

    awesome bike! good job!

  • @nickrolfe69
    @nickrolfe69 13 років тому

    beautiful... lovely sound !

  • @ElephantTaint82
    @ElephantTaint82 12 років тому

    your bike looks way better than i do.. and we're the same age.

  • @DirtyDavesGarage
    @DirtyDavesGarage 12 років тому

    Nice job on the suspension setup!

  • @jwingblues
    @jwingblues 11 років тому

    thats pretty awesome, nice work! and it sounds sick!

  • @fear74
    @fear74 13 років тому

    Hi I have a few weeks ago bought a new r1've always thought I've got a cool sound, but now I've seen your Jamaha and I must say this part is really cool once made ​​really great;-)

  • @TheVTRainMan
    @TheVTRainMan 13 років тому

    Damn that sounds mean!!!!! Your neighbors must love you. haha! Nice freak'n job!

  • @Chonchonator95
    @Chonchonator95 12 років тому

    Love it, sounds awesome!

  • @trickdad1977
    @trickdad1977 13 років тому

    real nice (I like it a Lot) good job beautiful bike Man!

  • @SwitchMaxFX
    @SwitchMaxFX 12 років тому

    i heard dat sound......dat sound.......now i want one

  • @BigPapaGanj
    @BigPapaGanj 12 років тому

    Sick bike !!

  • @znuto
    @znuto 14 років тому

    dude I'm with you all the way, up to the point of wearing shorts.....
    nice bike. just keep your legs intact

  • @heady420sativa
    @heady420sativa 12 років тому +1

    This bike is amazing! I'm looking at other xj550 videos and its incredible how different you have made this bike look. Great work. I'm curious as too how you fabricated the tail?

  • @JonathanCalkins
    @JonathanCalkins 12 років тому

    more vids of it please!! sick bike dude!

  • @stunter956
    @stunter956 13 років тому

    back when 500cc engines were actually four cylinders and sounded like 600s and 1000s. today's 500cc not only come in 2 cylinders but dont even come close to the amazing sound of this one. im keeping it old school instead,

  • @RickCoMatic
    @RickCoMatic Рік тому

    Looks and sounds,... great!
    I'm curious.
    What amount of experimental Jetting did you have to do in order to achieve (what sounds likes) exceptional performance @ WOT.
    For years I labored trying to get XJ750/900 Carbs to achieve High Perf w/o Air Box. Ever try Polishing the Cylinder Walls for the Diaphragm Piston Travel. Mirror them.

  • @BetocuasC
    @BetocuasC 11 років тому

    Nice Bike! Good work!

  • @SuperRC51
    @SuperRC51 13 років тому

    I bet your neighbors freakin' love you!