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I love how fucking raw that bike looks and sounds, can’t wait for the next one

I have been waiting so many months for this video!

Dont change the front wheel to a spoke wheel i think it looks perfect this way and if you change the rear wheel try to source one that could match the front one. I feel like this bike will come out perfect in the end

My dude, that bike is looking awesome as hell

That CBR front end looks Bad Ass! The engine? Basically follow what you did on the Air Head BMW. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Valve adjustment is easy. Compression test. Adjust the cam chain tensioner. New plugs. Fix the oil leaks. Fix the clutch. What ever else. Avoid dipping deep into the engine. Carbs? You decide. Call it a day. I'm loving this build! Keep up the good work!

Your videos and Instagram are some of my favorite forms entertainment

looks so much better with that front end, a 4 into 1 Yoshi pipe sounds amazing, I built a 550 a few years ago, great bike

Hell ya!!!!!!! I saw this in my feed and I was excited. My wife thought I was talking to some girl because she saw my face light up.

My man wearing khakis while doing fork seals

Love the look of the front fork and that it’s not golden.

BMW build up... "Not gonna lie, this M-Unit wiring job is kind of daunting" CB build up... "I can't wait to get rid of all this spaghetti..." Told you wiring would get under your skin, become something you looked forward to Do the rear end; suspension-wheels-brakes, finalize wheel selection based on those parameters, front and rear... if it was my build. (been watching you for years now. Love seeing your progression in bikes... and, over all, your content is pretty damned slick sir)

Damn dude. I am so jealous of you. Here in germany literally any of the jobs you did except the brake rebuild would make the bike illegal on the streets. I literally got stopped last week because my license plate was at an angle the very friendly (not) policemen deemed to steep. (Original license plate holder btw. You would have to go to "TÜV" to make them approve of every single change you make and that is expensive as hell :/ I think I gotta move to another country after uni. I mean we got the autobahn but as a biker I don't care. Awesome job as always was fun to watch Oh yeah and while you are at it you could give painting a shot. I painted a gas tank in black with white stripes in my garage and it was hella fun and came out really good. I mean the ratted out look is cool too so decide as you wanna

The best channel on youtube. I just wish you could upload more, there is no amount of content you could post on here that i wouldn't watch every minute of. There's something magical about how you make this all work with so little, you have such a genuine vibe about everything, I am not sure why you don't have 10X more subs and views.... enough of that, and to my humble suggestions. I think the modern front end was a terrific ideal considering you want this bike to stop (critical in NYC traffic!) but the look just works with the rim, rotors, and breaks. I would do a conversion on the rear as well, ya, you might lose some nastalgia, but gain huge in function. The engine should come out and get rebuilt. Just freshen everything up, and this bike will run forever. Thanks for the content, really looking forward to the next episode.

We need updates my man. You got a knack for making entertaining content.

Bruh, I have that same Yeet sound affect as my phone's text notification. I had forgotten you used it in your videos, so I found myself checking my phone occasionally whilst also watching this... on my phone. Lol

"using the compression stand you can get access to..." that sent me between riding me bike for the first time in what feels like a month and your upload today, I feel triple blessed Thank you very much, good luck with the build, cheers from Brazil

Just came home from wrenching on my CB450 Chopper, checked YT and bam, here you are uploading wrenching on your CB 😂

If that's a budget build; I'd want it as maintainance free as possible. Maybe get some breakers and relays for rewire, LED lights, waterproof saddle material.

I just bought a GSX1100G I’m going to be customizing soon. Been watching you since the beginning when I get my first YZF600r. Salute✊

Awesome video! I’ve been planning on going with the gixxer front end but it really bothered me putting non Honda parts on my cb550. The fact that you can use just conversion bearings is huge news to me and helps a ton with costs. Cognitomoto makes some cool stuff but I really can’t afford that 😅

You're awesome for under taking this project. I'm lazy these days when it comes to bike projects. I'm waiting for the CB1000R Black Edition to come out, hoping to snag one of those.

Top work mate. Don't forget to loctite the disks on final assembly. I like that this bike will be more about function than looks.

I use Shock sox on my VFR after replacing my fork seal. So far I have gone longer on the new seals than I did with the OEM units without a single leak to show for it. They look a little goofy, but they keep a lot of that dust, bugs, and other grime out of the seals. Well worth it.

I love the way you breakdown and format everything a motorcycle mechanic entrepreneur at its best👍

honestly just throwing it together and getting it on the road first is what i'd do. Once you get some miles on it then you can start doing the incremental modifications. It already looks pretty dope. Maybe get a dustbin headlight fairing for it if you can find one.

It definitely looks the business! And I thought I was doing well to check my valve clearances and lube the final drive splines.

Oh yes.... here we go!

Hey man, just a tip for future caliper rebuilds, you can use an air compressor where your banjo bolt or bleeder screw goes to pop the pistons out

Holy crap all that wiring in the headlamp absolute madness 😂 bike looked overdue a bit of tlc 👍

My CB350F isnt even 100% finished yet and this makes me want to start another build. May as well not have even put that stimmy in the savings account.

Found your channel yesterday and watched all the bmw and cb build videos. Awesome job bro. Love the content!

They are a fun bike. I just finished a 80 cx500 bobber build and the wiring was a nest as well. Best of luck.

Looks good. Maybe some more touring videos when the NY lockdown ends? I always love the exploration videos.

I would pull the engine next too. You already have the headers off, so you might as well. I was amazed that you got the headers off without using half a can of PB blaster and the impact technique with a ratchet and mallet. I am dealing with my own fork issues with my 636. Such a pain.

Great project, love the use of a fireblade fork, i had a -08 cbr1000rr but rode it mostly on trackdays. I can tell you that you will be stopping really well with those brakes, drive safe. 👍 go with the spoked wheel in the front if the build budget will allow it. Seeing you working with forks on that floor makes me wish I could invite you to use my garage, sadly it is on the other side of the planet. 🤣

Going for the "surviver plus" look! Loving it.... looking forward to the electrical work, and seeing you rip on it for a video!

What a difference that front end makes! Looking good so far 👍

So glad to see you back at it!

If it was me, get it back up to basic street legal functionality, and do whatever's needed to get a radial tire on the back. Then I would give it a shakedown ride on track or backroads just to see how it feels. Take notes, and let those notes determine what you'll do next. I know, not much of an answer. I would think shocks will be a limiting factor eventually though. It;s prolly a safe bet to keep an eye on used shocks on ebay. Hagon would be good, Marzocci shocks would give you +1000 swag points

I know the bike is meant to look well used, but man I love how clean those new forks look

my next step ? hmm, youre at the front and already did the brakes, engine would be next for me as well, but i would throw a nice set of shocks at it first while your at the topic of suspension upgrades. maybe afterwards work the the carb, then the rear wheel (wheel swap, cush hub, bearings) together with a different final drive and somewhere in between to complete things throw some steel braided lines, nice levers a nice clutch at it and as well as maybe a hydraulic conversion for the clutch finally, when youre super bored, start tuning the engine, carbs, cams, exhaust, porting, machining all that good stuff, but i expect to be at episode 117 by then. good stuff illest, keep it up

Yes, missed this so much.

I like it. I personaly would keep the mix matched spoked and alloy wheels. Also the next thing i would do is some sort of rear shock swap/upgrade, not just coz but more to match the performance of the new modern front, nothing fancy just a pair surrogate shocks from a good, modern bike like the fronts.

Love the look of that front end . Yeah engine next. You know you wanna.

Looks good 😎 I had that exact same problem with a Yamaha TYZ250 fork leg, I managed to repair it believe it or not and it was dented in worse than yours.

Can't wait for u to strip and rebuild the motor.

Another great video dude, from the UK 👍🏼

Foreigner love the old things Buy some parts to repairing make the old brand honda motorcycle build up a new life Fantastic

ho-hooooo it looks way more commando now with that beefier front section and damn right its gonna perform like one too now

Very cool. Suspension and brakes, then engine and exhaust I reckon.

Good stuff man, happy to see that thing getting some love!

You never cease to amaze me of how absolutely chill and entertaining your vids are! Keep up the good work man! ♥

I love inverted forks on classic bikes! keep up the good work!

Nice work bro, update the rear suspension for sure!

Back again !!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

There are no quick and dirty fixes on a city motorcycle. It must be 100%. You're build looks nice. 👍 For BRAKE parts I use BrakeCrafters in Arizona, good prices and superior service. Ask for Mark. EDIT: Any bike really. 🍻

Great stuff. I wouldn't get bogged down with details just yet. Unless it's a must do because you have something apart. My suggestion would be to get it all mechanically sound. Maybe pull the block for a complete seal/valve clearance inspection, while that is out, use the space to re-do the jank wiring.

The vibe in these vids tho

Yoooooo Looking good man. I finished up my k75 build for the most part today.

love it dude

My next step, honestly my first step, would be to swap those stacks for pods. Even cheap amazon pods. Anything but stacks for the street. Granted, my custom motorized bicycle I've got doesn't currently have an air filter, but a full top end rebuild costs less then 3 medium pizzas on that thing. (not even joking its legit like 25$) Plus, might also solve your issue running lean. Or at least help with it.

Working on my gl 650 has taught me that moto gadget box is worth it's cost 200%

That looks great, thanks for sharing your work.

Try owning the 350 version. 1973 CB350 was a challenge, to say the least. Carbs need to be synced. Reason? Your 4 into 1 pipe. My pipes fell off because of rust. Got a 4 into 1 and had nothing but trouble because of not syncing the carbs. You need a special tool to do the work. Good luck.

Looking great, keep it going.

The illustrator@ I would definitely do a decent restoration chrome out and clean the engine up

Go for it Rider!

Love the Bully soundtrack!

This thing looks fricking mint bro!

Bike looks great!

Another banger man! Keep them coming!

Looks tough man!

Looks cool as hell man😎

Looks nice, keep clip ons and change the rear wheel and swing arm for some modern 17 inch and at least 180 rear tire. It would be awesome.

Great video!

Nice job mate... greeting from Sydney

Purchased the same type of shock socks for my monster forks. First mild pot hole I went over they tore completely off. Total junk. Just a friendly heads up. The bike is looking mean!!!

Ah yea. And about the what to do next. I would do electrical. If that stuff is good then oftentimes the engine runs better. I think you don't even need a spoked wheel. Looks cool thrown together like that. Lastly you could pull the engine. Depends on what you wanna do with it. Only clean the carbs or take the whole thing apart ?

Looks awesome

looking good!

hey i had an all-balls 2 into 1 on my old gs400

Good job!

Woo baby thats what I've been waitin for! Have you considered not running any oil in the damaged forkleg? Kinda like the FZ09 only uses one forkleg for damping and the other one just has the spring in it.

Great progress. Sucks about the other fork and rotor. Wonder if there was a mag wheel you could put on the rear that would match.

I dig where the bike is headed and the fact your also sourcing used parts which is awesome. Not everyone has access to given parts, machine shop tools or sponsors who throw them brand new bits for projects. My only question and (I don't know if you've touched base on this or not before)... Why'd you chose a CB5 and not a CB750 from the seventies?

Definitely pull the motor, charging system, carbs

thanks

Engine next for sho. It stops and turns, now give it a strong mechanical heart.

Idk why but I feel like we would be best friends if we hung out

I would've gone ballistic if I'd done all that fork work and that happened to me

Good work man It's a Honda and it's a budget build so I relate with this better than the BMW K bike build series. Half of that flew over my head. Will you m.unit?

My next steps would be: adding a

On my GS 500 I just cut a slot in the inner race with an angle grinder and a thin cutting disk (doesn't need to go all the way through, just shy of it) and hit that slot with a chisel. The race is so hard it just kinda explodes.

Naice work bro

It’s coming along nicely. Are you planning on using air filters?

Looks great. : )

I'm loving the build! I just have one question...Could you do the same stem/bearing conversion on a CB 750?

Can't wait to see you re-do the wiring! Backyard building an XS650 with maybe less than even you have to work with..Planning to use your vinegar trick on the tank next week! Did you seal the tank with anything or just throw gas in there. How has it held up?