Crashing and Destroying the Cafe Racer (Not Click Bait)

Crashing and Destroying the Cafe Racer (Not Click Bait) - CB550 Cafe Racer Build Pt. 82

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3 жыл бұрын

In today's episode, I explain the damage from crashing my 1975 CB550 cafe racer. Ouch...
Parts List
Front
Avon AM26 Roadrider 110/90/18
Stock rear CB550 rim powder coated black (18x2.5)
Inner Tube
Cognito Moto Custom lengthed Spokes
Cognito Moto 05-10 GSXR Conversion Hub for CB550
Cognito Moto GSXR Fixed Offset Triple Tree Conversion (40mm)
06 GSXR 600 Forks
06 Nissin Brake Calipers
08 GSXR 600 Brake Rotors
OEM GSXR 600 Nissin Brake Assembly
50mm 7/8 Clip Ons
DCC Satin OEM Style 7/8 Single/Dual Throttle Assembly
ASV Adjustable Brake Lever (Shorty)
ASV Adjustable Clutch Lever w/ Perch (Shorty)
SS Brake Line
SS Brake Line T
Biltwell Kung Fu TPV Grips (Chocolate)
Trip Machine Company Leather Motorcycle Grips Wrap Vintage Tan
Rear
Avon AM26 Roadrider 140/70/18
Sun Rims 18x3.5 Powder Coated Black
Cognito Moto Custom lengthed Spokes
Cognito Moto 17 tooth 3/8'' (9.5mm) Offset sprocket
OE Spec 100 Link Standard 530 Chain
eBay rear shocks
Cognito Moto CB550 CB500 Billet Aluminum Rearset Brackets Anodized Black
Universal Rearsets - Folding, Rubber Covered Footpegs
Yoshi Style Carpy 4 to 1 Exhaust (Straight Piped) Chopped Off
THE DCC ORIGINALS DIY "REAR TAIL HOOP"
DCC Brown Leather Wrapped “Brat” Seat (Upswept)
S-CO Kustoms Brown leather Brat Seat (Upswept)
CB750 Gas Tank
Rullo Customs Flush Pop up Gas Cap
Electronics
Anti-Gravity battery 8 Cell AG-801 hidden under the swing arm
Ricks Voltage Regulator/ Rectifier
Prism Motorcycle Co. "Mini Round" LED Taillight or Signal - Black
Rock Crawling LED Lights
License Plate LED lights (eBay)
Rear wheel mounted license plate frame (eBay)
Keyless combination lock starter system
Electric Starter Removed
Lossa Engineering Clear CB550 Points cover
Hinged Shorty Headlight Bracket 33mm to 58mm! - 48mm- 53mm split
Build Your Own 6.5" Side Mount Halogen Headlight
“Simple & Clean” Headlight Control & Kill Switch
Drivetrain
Polished Aluminum Velocity Stacks, Full Taper
Andrew Motorsports Tach Plug
Keihin Slow Jet 42
Keihin Main Jet 135
Polished Aluminum Velocity Stacks, Full Taper
OE Spec 100 Link Standard 530 Chain
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@burnie896 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, glad you walked away from that accident! Now about that Rx7....

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man. and yeah. that rx7 haha

@CafeRacerGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are ok brother, all the best with the rebuild process, I'm sure you will enjoy it :)

@mrdeedles69 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of a steering damper, I would suggest that you buy the conversion triple clamps. They return the forks to the proper offset so your rake and trail are back to stock. A steering damper on this set up is like putting a band-aid on a gaping flesh wound. Love your vids, and your enthusiasm despite your misfortune is awesome. Glad you're doing well and hope to see you riding again.

@TougerLeeOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

miss the evo videos:( , glad you’re all good man!

@insaneconqueror5421 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your ok. Hate to see that beautiful bike back in pieces. Look forward to the rebuild.

@BIsForBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're doing well. Keep up the good work!

@icarusflight2396 3 жыл бұрын

Weird, I just sold my CB550 yesterday, the whole reason I subscribed to this channel. Staying subscribed for the builds.

@eastcoastish 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I'd been waiting for an update, sorry to hear you wrecked. Glad you're ok though and look forward to the rebuild.

@liuyei2848 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are ok.

@Precisionmagert 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear ur ok

@ernestoestrada3951 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're okay bro! Don't give up on the bike 🙏

@Kapil-Patel 3 жыл бұрын

"on the plus side I saw what the inside of an ambulance looks like" 🤣 great vid as always Ishin, keep rockin em out. Can't wait to see the Z after it's paint.

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha.

@jonathantaylor2584 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're okay and didn't have any serious injuries

@2jzfox... 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no. Glad to see you are safe.

@tosunka876 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're ok bro, 🙏🏽

@ValenNitto 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you came out good dude! Live to ride another day haha

@Neurofunk81 3 жыл бұрын

Im glad that you're ok

@youtubasoarus 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're alright man! Scary shit. O___O

@stephenmarshall6004 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re ok mate!

@fvrewell 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re safe man

@tedmarakas2626 2 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, glad to see you survived

@mako757 3 жыл бұрын

glad ur back, carry on

@calebacquah292 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see your doing ok scary stuff

@oscarpallaresmedia21 3 жыл бұрын

Dudeeeee glad ur ok man!

@johntran8207 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you ok!

@oscarmontin2410 3 жыл бұрын

Love Your caféracer videos😍🙏🏻

@Hunter_Bauss 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and builds! Im also in MI and I own a 72 CB750. Would love to ride sometime!

@jtcustomknives 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see your ok. Any thought about the lack of trail in your front end. I’m doing the same conversion and opted to keep the GSXR triple tree because it adds trail. Some people say it it’s not as responsive but a ton more stable. And I kept the 19” front so that helps as well. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on how to correct the original issue. I know you said it’s not a mechanical failure but an operator one. I don’t know if I would agree to the point if not blaming the front end. Yeah we all should be mindful and stop immediately if we notice something. But the tank slap happened because of so thing mechanical. All in all, glad to see your back up and kicking and still working on the bike. Your build has been a huge inspiration to me and my build. Keep your chin up (no pun intended).

@turboboy0 3 жыл бұрын

ive only ever needed a steering stabilizer on 1 bike since i started riding streetbikes in 1991 and it was my first 1990 GSXR750. totalled and rebuilt it in 1994.

@MakeChristFamous 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your OK!

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@72retrohawk94 3 жыл бұрын

I followed this build and was concerned when I saw that you mounted the forks raised through the triple clamps (looks like an inch, maybe a little more). CB's have relatively lazy steering geometry from the factory, but it's easy to go overboard and end up with dangerous rake and trail geometry when you start swapping front end parts. With a smaller diameter front wheel and shorter forks you're decreasing rake and trail substantially. Raising the forks in the triples decreases the geometry even more. This is not something you should be guessing at, and as you discovered there can be real-world consequences when you get it wrong. Glad you walked away, it looks like you went down hard. My advice would be to top out those forks in the triples and test ride it (slowly) to check for head shake. If that doesn't fix it, you can use 1" shorter rear shocks (if you have the clearance) or order up an offset upper triple clamp from Cognito Moto to move the forks down and increase rake and trail. Cognito sells triple clamp sets that have a 30mm offset (used for a 17" front wheel) and a 50mm offset (used for a 19" front wheel). With the 18" front wheel you should be using the 50mm offset triple clamps to keep the steering geometry safe. Hope this helps. Keep wrenchin' brother.

@brandenmartin1690 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy michigan cafe represent 🤙🤙

@MicJaguar 3 жыл бұрын

My cb550f just wont run right but has become very custom. No drops but previous owner did at some point. The alternator cover is a pricey replacement. I put small crash bars that protect the alternator and timing plates. Im curious what size jets, needle clip settings and a/F MIXTURE SCREW your settings are at. I had horrible results removing the air box. Wish i had the funds to do some of the stuff you have on your CB550F

@cheesepizza87 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re safe dude, bike geometry is no joke Don’t keep pretending you’re guna give us some rx7 content.

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Ouch 😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@r8pt3r 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you escaped the worst! and I agree with you with the tank, my tank is also a bit fucked up - but i like it fucked up!

@sieve5 3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit. Uh oh. That's not what I expected man.

@thedukeofarchibauld 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your good

@LiveFreeMoto 3 жыл бұрын

just means you can make it even better then before

@florianlambiks1892 3 жыл бұрын

cool video bor :)

@namphan1422 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are okay. What was the fork offset that you used on the CB 550?

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Ehh I think it was in the tens. It's in the previous video

@deshoncollier5546 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I got a cb550 also and I stay out In macomb , could take a look at my bike for me and tell me when I need ?

@endoflighttv 3 жыл бұрын

By the time you finish your cars ! Cars will be flying in the sky by then !

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah

@kahlilgarcia3995 3 жыл бұрын

🤙🏾

@adamarcadia701 3 жыл бұрын

yoyoyo, damn dude, i forgot i saw that on Instagram, thought you did it again :)

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

haha yeah. super behind on videos. i need to catch up on editing.

@adamarcadia701 3 жыл бұрын

@@CZeroMedia its all good, Quality always over Quantity

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamarcadia701 yes sir. 🙏🙏

@MindDezign 3 жыл бұрын

Did your wheel have balanced I don't understand why such shake in the front ? There are dots on the tire side wall . They should line up with the Air Valve. The dot indicates the lightest part of the tire during manufacturing. By doing that you get the wheel and tire close but with wire spokes ,they can go out of wack. It's why I like a cast wheel over a wire wheel. To fragile. I stripped and painted a tank like that years ago on a 450 cafe ,I built called War Horse. I put a latex rubber gloves on put my hand in red paint and pressed it on the front of the tank side" like and American Plains Indian , war Horse " it looked great when I finish It started to brown up slightly.....guess you have to paint it to keep the rust away! Did look cool ! Sold it when I lived in New England ,before I moved to Florida.

@TriniRogue 3 жыл бұрын

Its weird to be happy for someone else's well being, especially when you've never met the person, regardless super happy that you're doing well and came out of that accident with as little damage as you did.

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏

@BrettS98 3 жыл бұрын

Well it could of been a lot worse, most people don't walk away from laying over a bike. Now there's just a mangled cafe racer that needs to be fixed 😂

@StraightLineCycles 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!

@JackFN_VR64 3 жыл бұрын

1:10 YZ205F is the motocross bike and not ideal for trail riding really. You might want to consider to swap it for the enduro/trail/cross-country YZ250FX (with an X). They look the same but they polar opposites in terms of character. I can't remember exactly the specs from the top of my head (and it differs by model year), but the general difference is the motocross has hard suspension, shorter wheelbase, more aggressive rake, 4 or 5 speed close ratio gearbox, no electric start, no stator, light flywheel and motor tuned for power in the high rev range. The enduro has soft suspension, longer wheelbase and less aggressive rake, 6 speed wide ratio gearbox, heavy flywheel, electric start, a stator (or provision for fitment of one) and engine tuned for low end torque. Did the previous owner try go trail riding with it? Maybe that's why it only has 10hours lols.

@Oblithian 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you weren't injured at all.

@STREETCARCULTURE 3 жыл бұрын

Broooo, look after yourself!

@LookitszTral 3 жыл бұрын

Dirtbike needs an FMF pipe on it

@geronimomadmartin3499 3 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with the Rx7? This is my first time seeing your videos so I don't know any of the history here.

@bjornsama9649 3 жыл бұрын

My sister just married a guy from Michigan. Maybe we can link up one day and you can drive my Type R. ^-^

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!!!

@evanmastermind 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what type of helmet you wear, but you may want to consider a full face.

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

I only wear full face nowadays. I may need to go one size larger for my big head 😅

@mattmisanthropy. 3 жыл бұрын

'Damn, someone just crashed their bike and could be injured' *calls police* 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I forgot to mention the fact that he was being a total dick. No damage to the tire I scraped and I was walking distance from my house

@mattmisanthropy. 3 жыл бұрын

@@CZeroMedia What the hell is wrong with people. Glad all is okay dude

@CZeroMedia 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattmisanthropy. thanks man. Yeah for real. He locked himself in the truck and called the cops, only worrying for his truck. Didn't check on me once. While bystanders came by to check on me. 🤷‍♂️

@mattmisanthropy. 3 жыл бұрын

@@CZeroMedia That tells you just what kind of person he is. Selfish and a coward. He locked himself in the truck even?! 😂😂