The Problems about my Cafe Racer (After 5 years)
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
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Here is an honest review, about how it is to own a Custom Honda CX Cafe Racer during 5 years, including all its problems during this period.
In case you don't know, the builder of the Honda CX 650 Cafe Racer shown on this video, is Leonel Ribeiro, owner of "Oficina das Motas", located in Portugal.
The name of this Custom Honda CX Cafe Racer, is "Frankenstein".
I hope you like it.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Here is a link about the how to solve the Head Gaskets problems on any Honda CX:
www.cx500forum.com/threads/he...
Here is the presentation video about the Honda CX included on this video:
• Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Links to the 4 episodes about the building process.
Episode 1- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 2- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 3- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 4- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
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Already passed 5 years !? Time flies..
Indeed, :) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
It seems like yesterday. This project inspired many of us to improve the look of our rides.
@@RACER_TV , I got mine right before you got yours , I decided to make mine a scrambler, that way I can do a longer distance trip more confortable compared with a Cafe style.
As a cyclist I have learned that the pain in the arms and back comes from weak core muscles. It is important to keep the core strong. Doing so has helped me ride my bicycle for 6+ hours at a time when I'm out on those 160+km rides and has prevented me from having discomfort on my motorcycle.
Yes, interesting testimony. The main problem is, i don't make any exercise, which means i should ride my honda a lot more, until the pain went gone. Lol. :) Cheers.
exactly, strong core is key for both back and wrist pain
As a cyclist i have learned about pain in the butbut still i pedal on...
You also might supplement with strength training, using compound movements at a gym. A qualified trainer will help you get the best results for your lifestyle. Good luck!
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They truly are a labour of love.
Like a stern mistress she will make you toil and sweat.
But with joy not given lightly, she will transport you to a place of exquisite bliss.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Having followed “ Frankenstein’s” original build, I’m so glad it’s still performing well for you 👍! I must agree on one point, even though I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt 😆!
looool. "100 kilometer butt ". That is a very nice one. And it says all. :) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Congrats, you have an awesome bike and RACER TV continues to inspire everyone that loves customizing a cafe racer. ✌
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Um abraço
I can’t believe it’s been five years already. Still looking gorgeous. And always awesome videos.🥂
Thank you my friend for your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
Everytime I watch one of your Videos or see photos of your CX650 I always get inspired to work on creating my CX650 Cafe Racer I'm currently building. Thanks.
Wow, thank you Victor, the life with old bike is like that, always some small thingy, but in a whole picture is just having a bit of heaven always beside you.
Indeed. :)Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
è notável o carinho que vc tem quando produz os videos e a preocupação em trazer as informações mais pertinentes e as tendências em design das queridas Cafe Racers, quando sai um video aqui no canal meus olhos brilham, desde a pandemia venho consumindo muito sobre o conteudo aqui apresentado e seu canal é um porto seguro e referencia e por isso iniciei um projeto em uma Kawasaki ZX-11 ano 1995, espero quem sabe possa ser merecedor de um dia aparecer aqui, seria uma honra. Obrigado por manterem este canal vivo e por fazer a diferença.
Muito obrigado meu caro amigo pelas simpáticas palavras. Espero continuar a ser merecedor de todos os seus elogios. :) Muito obrigado. :) Um abraço.
EXCELLENT CHANNEL!! THEY ARE SO MOTIVATIONAL AND POSITIVE, THE MESSAGES THAT ARE GIVEN PRODUCE A FEELING OF APPRECIATION AND LOVE TOWARDS THOSE BEAUTIFUL MACHINES, THAT I FEEL VERY PROUD TO BE A MOTORIZED. THANK YOU RACER TV.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Thank you for showing your beautiful cafe racer again, I can't believe it's been five years,I myself ride a 41 year old suzuki gs750e aside from a bit of wear and tear and replacing a few gaskets and parts, and keeping up with simple maintenance she still starts up on the first try and gets me down the road.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective.I hope some of my tips/link about the head gaskets might be helpful to you. Because this is a problem related with all bikes, and not just the CX model. :) Cheers.
Hi Vitor,
What can I say....one of my all time favourite bikes. I have always loved your bike and really enjoyed watching the build process. I can't believe that 5 years has passed since you completed it. Time just flies past so quickly.
You may recall my hope to come down to Portugal, well we are finally making plans for this year. I would like to meet up with you for a coffee while we are there and see your bike in the flesh.
Kind regards Paul from 48SPOKES (UK)
Thank you dear Paul for all your kind words. Yes, it would be a pleasure to meet you in person. I live around 30 km from Oporto city. It's just a matter of arranging the meeting details. When are you thinking of visiting Portugal?
Narras como si fuese un documental. Me gusta ese estilo. 🫡
I had wanted to create a cafe racer based on a BMW boxer platform starting about 1990 but it wasn't until I began watching your vlogs seven years ago that rekindled that desire. Because of your vlogs I pulled the trigger on a cafe project bike beginning Spring 2017. I cannot believe it has been 7 years watching your great videos, 6 years on my machine and 5 years for your machine. Thank you for all the work you put into sharing the great cafe racers of the world which has inspired many of us to pursue our dreams. Kindest of regards. 🇨🇦
Thank you my dear friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support during all these years. :) Cheers.
Great honest video Vitor
It was nice to see Frankenstein again. She has aged well, the patina adds to her character.
I have also had my head gasket leak. and the advice you gave me on how to retension the head was very helpful
I have the same exhaust pipes as yours and I have added baffles to mine. But your sounds amazing
I love my CX650 Cafe and I know guys that have ridden tham across Australia, they are a very reliable bike
Thank you Dear Steve. I think your exhaust pipes sound as good as the ones from "Frankenstein". The only difference, is probably on the way i record the sound. I usually use the GoPro camera to record the sound, because it captures a very realistic sound. I am very glad my tips/link will be helpful to you. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
That exhaust tone and rumble ❤️👍👍👍... Awesome
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
I've been loving cafe racer for quite long and I'm about to get my first ever cafe racer which is a 250cc in a few days ahead and I'm really excited to get my hands on it. And this video answered my curiosity on cafe racer. Love this video. Thank you ❤
Yo uso mi café racer chinita, IVICE. Todos los días, y con la lluvia es triste, pero la experiencia de manejar así es inolvidable.
Este canal me encanta!!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.
I have 3 bikes 2 are rare in north america i have 2 yamaha fzrs 1 has been converted to a streetfighter and i have a 78 suzuki gs750 im going to be converting into a cafe racer. Your channel has been a huge inspiration to me i used to be all about sport bikes and then i saw how classy and sleek cafe racers are
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers
Such a beautiful bike! I really enjoy jour channel, thank you so much for your work!
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
I had a CX500- the old plastic maggot was comfortable and reliable. Your Cafe Racer CX is amazing.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
One more great video!
Thank you!
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
No imaginaba ni remotamente que eras Portugués, debí sospecharlo por el excelente gusto. Me encanta tu canal, ojalá mi voz sonara cómo la tuya. Me atrapa
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos.
Cá em casa há uma CB750 Seven Fifty é uma grande moto, o meu filho adora-a e usa-a no dia a dia , diz ele que nunca mais a vende.
Um excelente video como sempre.
happy to see that awesome bike after five years,Thank you Racer TV...and I saw a light blue coloured Honda CB750 cafe racer during this video.❤ that
Thank you my friend for your support. Here is a link about that Blue Honda CB 750: czcams.com/video/foKOwz23L8o/video.html :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV Thank you for suggest that CB750.good luck 👍
An excellent review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning and riding a Café motorcycle. I can certainly agree you definitely hit the high points of Frankenstein. Nothing is perfect, but, Frankenstein is definitely a beautiful Café racer. And, as always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Ride safe my friend and enjoy the rides as you take them! Hope you all are doing well….. Cheers:)
Thank you my friend for your support. I also think a lot of people is having the similar problems with the cylinder gaskets, just because there are no oficial informations about this. Because the absence of asbestos changes everything. Because the absence of asbestos on head gaskets, changes everything. I hope this video may be very helpful to many to solve this problem. Everything is great here. I hope the same from You. Thank you. :) Cheers.
hermosa moto y gracias por compartir tu experiencia, amo este canal.
PD. ese tipo de escapes me encanta que suena cuando tiene que sonar.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos.
That you for sharing your experiences!!!! nice bike, congrat!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Time flies! Glad you still enjoy your racer!
Ergonomics is really important when travelling. Therefore I would prefer a scrambler, or even better multiple bikes. One for "shorter & fun rides", one for touring.
Recently I bought a Suzuki Freewind, which has some great potential to become a scrambler, and now ridden with it 1100km in 3 days. Mainly local roads, even some kilometers offroad, around 20 hours riding in 3 days. Of course alot of resting and sightseeing, but no pain in back, arms knees ... this simple bike impressed me!
Very interesting experience. Thank you Marek for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Frankenstein still looks awesome my friend!!!!! I hope your spring riding has been going well...ours has been not so nice with 6 degree weather and lots of rain....bikes are not happy! Bikers either!!
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Your comment made realize how lucky i am about the weather. Here in Portugal is now about 20 degrees celsius. It might still be a bit cold during the night, with something around 12 degrees celsius. I really hope you could enjoy your bike very soon. Be patient, the good riding days will return. :) Cheers.
Amazing video with lot of informations , thx great job
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Excellent description.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Thank you for sharing this amazing video
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Amazing you have time to respond to all of these chaps. I remember working as a mechanic at a Honda dealer. In the 1st models, CX 500's had a recall on cam chain related problems Hated to rip the little twins apart. Have to admit, your bike put the originals to shame in the looks dept. Beautiful bike, beautiful sound.
P.S. The man narrating has an intriguing voice. Is that you?
Loool. No. The truth is, this voice is not exactly real. I use this "robotic" voice created by software, because I'm Portuguese, and my bad English accent (and voice), can ruin the documentary character that I like for my videos. I already tried a real British voice in one of my videos, and, surprisingly, almost everyone hated it. Curiously, the robotic voice sounds really very real and professional for most non-English Speakers.:) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Great video and a great bike.
Best regards !!!
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
I've been watching Racer TV for ages and even today I can't understand how this channel hasn't got Million+ subs...this is a benchmark CZcams channel of bike customization.
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. I must confess that i love to receive comments like yours. Thank you. :) Cheers.
Great, handsome and good sounding bike you made there, man!
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Sempre excepcionais os videos que apresenta.Sou proprietário de uma BMW com 36 anos, transformada numa Scrambler, infelizmente estou ausente de PT 😔 para poder desfrutar do prazer da sua condução. Apreciaria o ver um vídeo tratar o assunto que deve preocupar todos os amantes de motos transformadas, relativamente ao anúncio das futuras inspeções para motociclos, previsto para Janeiro de 2024. Obrigado
Thank you very much...
That's information very help me
Comme d'habitude j'adore regarder vos vidéos ; pertinente et pragmatique. Un grand kiff
As usual I love watching your videos; real and so pragmatic. So pleasant
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Salute
Splendid video, sir. Above all sincere.
As you say, what is the best bike? It is the one that is really enjoyed. It doesn't matter, big or small; ugly or pretty; The best bike is the one you enjoy.
Indeed. You said it all. It is always a real pleasure to ride this CX. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
I just can't believe it's been 5 years already ... WOW!
Indeed. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Thanks for the info. I find the hour mark is my time for a break too on mine.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Great sounding bike 👍
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Sou motociclista, tenho custom, speed e super speed, nunca me interessei muito pelas café racers, apesar de achar muito bonitas, mas o vídeo é tão bom e didático que me inscrevi no canal!
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
I had the gl500d silverwing as a first bike. I would buy this beautiful bike in a heartbeat.
Still looks good!
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
Excellent video Racer., I think Frankenstein is ageing very well. Bikes of any age can have problems, nothing is perfect. I think riding a cafe racer or sports bikes for long distance is just a case of more ride time and getting ride fit, here in Oz every ride is a long ride. Take care and ride safe mate. Cheers
Thank you my dear friend for sharing your perspective. I can also testify that on long trips with good and straight roads, the riding position is not so bad, because the wind helps to keep the body up straight. The problem here in Portugal, is that most local/national roads, are full of curves, demanding a lot of braking and gearbox work.But like you said, after we getting used to, our body seems to be more and more resistant to fatigue and pain. You too. Thank you. :) Cheers.
I really love this channel.. bought my Cafe Racer Bike last week and almost half of my savings are used by that bike..
But it's okay .. I love motorcycles and I'll get old riding motorcycle with my son🤘⚡🏍️🖤
Thank you my friend for your support. Enjoy your best investment. It will give you a lot of fun, and hapiness to your Son. :) Cheers.
Nice video brother
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Hermosa moto, lo felicito.
Hace unos días compré una Royal Enfield continental GT 650. Voy a modificarla poco a poco, pero la idea de cómo quiero que se vea al final es como su Frankenstein.
Gracias por traducir al idioma español.
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Good luck for your project. :) Saludos.
Dźwięk tej Hondy jest niesamowity mogę go słuchać godzinami❤ czy głos użyty w filmie to syntezator głosu czy prawdziwy głos właściciela?
Beautiful moto🎉
Very Nice !!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
i’ve been watching your channel for a few years and never have commented, but want you to know how much i have appreciated your sharing of the great bike builds around the world. I have great respect for your keen eye and meticulous attention to fine details…
this being said, I have had many motorcycles, none of which i have built.
I also love bicycles, and ride a considerable amount on various frame types that don’t include road bikes. I’ve actually just built my own using a $150. walmart bought aluminum frame, which is the only part of the bike remaining.
the reason i mention this is because through my cycling experience, i’ve learned that simple changes ( which are much easier to make on a bike ) can make a huge difference in overall comfort…
my point in all of this is that when you are comfortable , and everything feels right, it makes the whole experience much more pleasurable, and leaves you longing for more…in my opinion, there is no good reason to compromise comfort for coolness, because you can have it all when you get it right…there is a formula that works for each of us. the key is finding it.
with highest regards,
ashley
Dear Ashley, Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support, and especialy your tips.
I think i understood what you said, but there is another very important point, that i forget to mention on this video.
I can also testify that on long trips with good and straight roads, the riding position on my CX is not so bad, because the wind helps to keep the body up straight. The main problem here in Portugal, is that most local/national roads, are full of curves, demanding a lot of braking and gearbox work. And this is what causes fatigue in almost any motorcycle. Everytime we break on a curve, our arms have to handle with our weigh. And for me, this is the biggest cause of fatigue, and not so much the riding position. But i think I will all explain this on a future video. Thank you so much for your help. :) Cheers.
i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the
curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…
i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the
curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…
i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the
curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…
i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the
curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…
I like this, factor: Time.
Nice bike!
Man ive been thinking about buying a motorcycle for a while and these old cafe racer builds are inspiring. I found a Honda CB750 is that an ok starter or maybe too big?
Dear Victor; I have been riding my CX since I finished the transformation to cafe on July 2017, my experience is similar to yours without major issues so far, I can ride for two hours get off the bike half hour and get back on for others two hours, little discomfort here and there (my butt and lower back) but I love the bike!!!😣👍🏻
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. As someone already said here: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt". lool.
It seems you have a 2 hours Butt. Lool. Cheers.
@@RACER_TV true!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪
I would like to ask for your help. Would you be able to recommend, someone here in Portugal, who could properly restore to near original condition a fuel tank for a 1984 Honda VF1000R Motorcycle. Thanks so much
Thx for vidéo 👍🏻
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Esa café me encanta y El sonido del motor es Hermoso.
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Saludos.
The bike still looks great. 👍👍
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
bel video e sopratutto onesto, alla fine è sempre una vecchia moto anche se ha tanti particolari cambiati e nuovi per i piccoli inconvenienti elettrici li penso che una maggiore attenzione costruttiva non è sufficiente spesso i componenti non è detto che siano di straordinaria qualita' e comunque accenderla a primo colpo dopo 4 mesi è un grandissimo risultato le batterie al piombo e acido senza essere tenute nel mantenitore di carica dopo 4 mesi non so se siano cosi' cariche. Per quanto riguarda il discorso della guarnizione della testata ura vera seccatura ma bravissimi ad aver trovato la soluzione. Per il discorso scomodita' che dire non sono delle touring.....e ci sta.
Já tinha andado neste canal várias vezes, mas nunca pensei que fosse de Portugal!
Costuma vir à concentração de Faro?
Um abraço e boas viagens! 💪
Olá Amigo. Sim, é natural não saber que sou Português. Nó mesmo neste género de video é que dá para descobrir. Não, por acaso nunca fui à concentração de Faro. Sou do Norte, a 30 km do Porto. Boas Curvas. :) Um abraço
@@RACER_TV É pena, porque senão encontrávamo-nos por cá! Tem umas Cafe Racers impecáveis, bom gosto! 👌
Boas curvas e um grande abraço! 😉
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Thank of you
I make my cafe after your cafe finish
I in love with it
Like you said 1 hour that max for ride
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
I have run into many people that rebuild bike for the first time and want a cafe racer. They see the parts to put on the bike and ignore the internal requirements. As some one that has rebuild bikes, I have to explain that points, carbs, wiring, connections, voltage generation and regulation all require replacing on vintage bikes for daily riding. Neck and wheel bearings are 40+ years old. Of course, brakes need to be rebuild. Too often the coils are damaged by time. They over heat and the engine doesn't run when they get hot. It becomes a machine that they ride on the weekend and work on it all week. All the tweeking they have to do to get the modifications to run right. Vintage motorcycles come with vintage issues.
Yes! cafe racer style ❤
Beautiful bike
Acabei de finalizar minha café racer, uma CG 99 no estilo militar. Sempre quis montar uma e consegui realizar esse sonho, mas pela experiência que estou passando a maior complicação é a posição na moto. Não indico ficar usando como se fosse uma moto para trabalhar, pois judia muito as costas. A minha moto tem o guidão estilo morcego e não queria mudar, pois fica muito bonito, mas estou pensando.muito em mudar o guidão. A mior satisfação é que onde passa ou a moto fica parada, todos olham, chama muita atenção. Todos perguntam que moto é essa e elogiam.bastante. Essa moto ficara para andar aos finais de semana e vou ter que comprar outra moto para ser mais confortável para fazer meu trabalho. A Café não é confortável e acho q nunca será rsrsr, mas que é bonito,, isso é 😂😂😂
Just a personal experience:
I can definitely use mine on a daily basis, reliability wise I haven't really modded anything on a mechanical level that made it more unreliable or over-complicated or anything, the donor has always been a fairly simple machine with very little problems of her own.
I have been working extensively on electric/wiring etc to be able to fit certain mods but they've worked fine ever since.
Long rides? Not with my mono racer seat
Comfortable? Not with my mono racer seat 😂
Still enjoy my 1 hour/2 hours trips though which to be honest is all I did even when it was a regular bike, otherwise I would have gotten a maxi enduro or something.
Thank you my friend for sharing your own perspective. It seems your major problem is not realy the mono racer seat, but only the butt. Just as someone already said here: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt. Loool :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV precisely
Loud pipes save lives😇 I have the same with my caferacer descent at low rev’s and noisy by higher rev’s.
Indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
wear and tear gives character. I prefer used bikes and cars rather than the "show-room special" thats all polished up
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV Thanks man. Hope you're doing alright
The first problem I had with my CX cafe was paying the €500 for the TUV inspection so I can register it.....way worth it.
The longest I could ride my pseudo-cafe racer intruder 250 for 1 hour, i would get butt pains and the bike was not big enough, very uncomfortable. I can go longet on my Vulcan S now, but additional gel seats can help greatly.
Yes, your comment approaches a very interesting subject. I also noticed that a bike with a better riding position, will increase some pain on the butt. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Time flies....
Seems you posted it 1 year ago...
Man it feels like you just made this bike a few months ago. It's been 5 years 😮😮
Magnifecent machine!
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
If you put a little lubricant in cream before screwing the headlight you can reduce friction and the formation of acrylic powder.
The problem is, my headlight seems to be sealed. I don't see any way to remove acrylic. But thanks for the tips. :) Cheers.
If the headlight lens is made of glass you can clean it with acetone (dimethylketone), if it is made of plastic you should have it polished internally by a coachbuilder
The headlight lens is made from plastic or acrylic. The main problem, is that the friction that causes the dust, is inside, and there is no way of removing the lens because it is fixed/sealed.
Without suffering there is no compassion i think problem is important in life ❤❤❤
Not only the "best bike you ever had"... absolutely still the best Cafe Racer ever on CZcams. And the fact that it's that very special Honda CX 650 just make it timeless.
I had a Honda CX 500 Turbo many uears ago and whenever I miss it I re-watch the "The Pure Sound of my Honda CX Cafe Racer" always at the top of my bookmarks czcams.com/video/Hm4W87MWkOU/video.html
Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.
Where did you get your gloves from in the end clip? They look so cool, I want a pair
I am glad you liked. My gloves are from Chester Jefferies cycling mitt leather/crochet. Unfortunately, they are not available anymore. www.chesterjefferies.co.uk/mens-special-offers/
But try to search on google for "gloves bike leather and crochet", and you will find similar gloves. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV thanks you very much 🙏
Wow. 5 years. Also any updates on the xs650 with Norton tank
Hi. I have been working on the design of the side covers during the last weeks, and I think I finally "hit the jackpot". It is now more beautiful than ever. Very classic, simple, loads of personality, and extremely elegant. But there is more. I finally found the perfect Builder to make it happen. I can no longer trust on Leonel's promises. I am very disappointed with him. I still haven't contacted the new builder, but I am sure he will be extremely interested on building my XS Project. Thank you for asking. :) Cheers.
Time to get the dust cover off my CX and get back to work.
Top 👍
7:02 There is obvious HG leakage on the intake side to the cooling jackets. Am i missing something? 🧐
Yes, that is how the cooling liquid was getting inside the combustion chambers, due to the lack of torque of the head cylinder bolts. The the head gaskets were ok, with no traces of being burn. After an extra torque on the cylinder head bolts, this never happened again. :)
When i put clipons the handlebars are hitting the tank how to fix that ?
The easiest way, is to fit/adapt a new steering stop, on the triple tree. You can do this with a screw, or a little solder. The steering angle will be limited, but this is the only way to prevent fuel tank damage. Cheers.
@@RACER_TV thanks man 👍
Oh punaise le dépassement juste avant le virlo, chaud-bouillant!!!
Hey I LOVE your helmet!!!!! What are you wearing???
It is the Bell Bullitt. But i don't recommend it. Too noisy, too expensive, and the head fit in not great either. But if you search on the internet, there are several other very similar helmets, with are a much cheaper, more comfortable, and almost identical to this Bell Bullit. :) Cheers.
I've been riding my custom norton commando since 2009....almost 80k ....it's been fantastic...but you do need to stay up on the maintenance
Hello,
May i have the manufacturer of the exhaust?
The exhausts on this Honda CX, are known as "PEASHOOTER", and they were bought on the following link: www.kickstartershop.de/en/silencer-muffler-norton-commando-peashooter Cheers.
Nice
I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
Adoro quando um tuga se afirma no Mundo, Parabéns, caralho!!
Loool. Muito obrigado amigo. :) Um abraço.
What I've learned from my Cafe Racer, a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50:
- No, it's not reliable because sooner or later you'll find yourself at the side of the road;
- Yes, it's reliable because there's no electronics except for the battery, and the whole bike is made of literally a handful of components, so whatever problem it may have you only need a bit of knowledge and the same 3-4 tools from your basic toolbox to McGyver the shit out of it;
- Yes, you can travel with it, those engines (especially the 2 cilinders, low power, high torque ones like mine) love to run at constant, reasonably high rpms, so you can basically stay on the highway at normal cruising speed for as long as you have fuel;
- No, I would not suggest to travel very long distances with it because your back will run out before the fuel;
- Carburation is a bitch. You change the silencers? You have to do it all over again. You change air filters? Again. Did you do it for summer and now it's winter? Again.
- It's a pain in the ass because cops really really really love to pull you over for the most creative reasons.
I would suggest to have one for the fun of it, for dirtying your hands, for the learning experience and for weekend trips, *definitely* *not* as your main/only mean of transport.
Motorcycles are works of art
Para pronto las restauradas son solo para decoración… por los ańos q tienen no son para uso diario… son incómodas todas son solo para dar un roll ala semana de 1 hr .. .. Pero están bien como un hobi o decoración
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Saludos
Pain is part of the fun!
At 9:50 great idea to pass 2 cars with 3 bikes crossing the center line before a bend.
If someone would be the same idiot at the same time at the same curve from opposite direction, or a bus came or just a fast car... you would be dead.
Congrats!
Mí Saludó para Todos desdé Venezuela con mí Café Racer XLCR 1977 ..:)
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos
Y la Yamaha xs 650?
Ich fahre seit 30 jahren Honda....nie probleme...einfach gute Motorräder