How to design a cafe racer motorcycle

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8 жыл бұрын

A short video here explaining how to design a cafe racer bike for yourself. Introducing you to the lines you need to look for as well as some inspiration on what parts to change to get your own custom look.
Here we start off with a standard Honda CB Four, change the front forks, wheel, handlebars, then replacing the tank, changing the seat to a cafe racer / brat style seat, then replacing the rear wheel and shocks.
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@user-de4vd6bp5d 7 жыл бұрын

somone should make a motorcycle building app like this. so beginners can be helped with visualisation.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Good call.

@michaelwong5356 5 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@abhi-zx5sz 5 жыл бұрын

ive been looking for an app like that myself found one but it isnt good

@ryangriffiths2608 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing or even a website that can be migrated into an app.

@Kelembor 5 жыл бұрын

It's not easy, I've tried and it's a big project if you want something really well done.

@vigolevigo7625 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of video that i needed. I’ve been wanting to build a cafe racer from a honda bike fir a long time and this video is perfect. I’ll get started as soon as i get the license. Keep up the good work 💪

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, good luck with the license

@Kenteshimodo 8 жыл бұрын

Your channel has become the best most informative and casual-fessional cafe racer channel on yt I'm gonna be coming here a lot for help i imagine!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Kenteshimodo Wow, thank you, appreciate the really positive comment, made my day.

@iancarman 7 жыл бұрын

That was a very bloody helpful video, I can see myself watching this a couple of times for more pointers 👍🏻

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps :)

@brunoumoffia6098 7 жыл бұрын

Carmo HD I have already watched it 3 times back to back lol 😁

@TulsaMotoClub 6 жыл бұрын

Man this guy gs build inspired me to start my first build! super helpful!

@michaelwong5356 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of turning my 2006 CBR600RR to either a cafe racer or a street bobber or scrambler. What's your thought on this?

@theolav12 8 жыл бұрын

This editing is so well done!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Balzsack mcdouchwad Thank you:)

@sadekausi 8 жыл бұрын

Really cool stuff with the editing!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+sade Thank you

@RogueMech 7 жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to do a café build on my recently deceased brother's stock 1979 GS550L and your videos have been an amazing resource for ideas. Thank you!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad they've helped. All best wishes with your build.

@creativecharactersmiami 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Really simplifies the process step by step..! Thanks for sharing! Cant wait to get my 2nd bike to build my own racer...

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Creative Characters Thank you, good luck with your build when you get your bike.

@charliearango3116 5 жыл бұрын

Clear explanation , straight forward, now I got it clear, cheers mate!!

@JuisSekasi 8 жыл бұрын

i have 5€

@JuisSekasi 8 жыл бұрын

what is the cheap way :D ur bike is nice.

@DerekAmoako-plusone 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, super helpful. Loved the editing too

@Esmirization 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, already driving bikes for some longer time and having in plan to build one of these because I got really into it, they have something special. Great videos and thanks to You i have some better visions now. Cheers!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad they've helped.

@chrisa1963 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'm on with a cafe project at the moment and your video told me some things I didn't know. It's got me thinking....

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad it helps.

@ronalddandy2858 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! Learned more in this short vid than I ever thought! Thanks.

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped

@LexDashP 5 жыл бұрын

Bro it is currently Jan 09 2019 and I share your exact sentiments ......like exact

@user-wt3il9ws6t 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, perfect job! The best channel for cafe racers build. Thank you.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Amazing to hear you like the channel.

@TannyrSD3 8 жыл бұрын

Man, that was fantastic to see the animated process. The hardest part to visualize for me was the changing of the front forks.

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it does help to see things visually before starting

@Jw_hunter 7 жыл бұрын

This was a pretty good video. Was about to buy a cb250 and these videos have helps me realise it's gonna be a lot more expensive

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

It is expensive but if it's a hobby that you'll enjoy it's definitely worth it.

@Hunterslife315 2 жыл бұрын

Just started on my 2nd cafe. Got it free and in great shape kawi 750. Took me about 2months for my 1st was a 1100 78 Honda gold wing. I was amazed at the look.

@forthebold Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad it worked well.

@shehabmestkawy7582 7 жыл бұрын

best video i watched about make ur own cafe raser

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thediggerman2 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos!! They're really helping me create an image in my head for when I start building my own cafe racer

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+sterre kramers You're welcome, and good luck for when you start.

@thediggerman2 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez cheers!

@sheehan102 8 жыл бұрын

how have you not got more subscribers! This is a great video, really useful for me especially as i am hoping to build myself a cafe racer ready for when i take my a2 licence in december. keep up the great content!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+joseph sheehan Thanks I thought 3000 was enough but I'm glad people are subscribing and finding the channel useful. Good luck on your build and getting your licence.

@sheehan102 8 жыл бұрын

thanks man :p

@bif1974 4 жыл бұрын

simple and tidy video, straight to the point! love it mate.

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it. It’s an old one by now.

@Kris-to4tl 7 жыл бұрын

excellent video as it gives you great info about the style look and feel and it helps also with a budget as you can see what parts are needed and what you can modify , cheers for the video

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

@johannesbohm8463 4 жыл бұрын

How this video is made, wow. And the background music on top of it, nice. 11 out of 10. Perfection.

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@athreykatti 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep the good stuff coming mate.

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+athreykatti Thank you, never could have imagined that people would enjoy my videos but I'm glad you are.

@lovedove2661 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing detailed video. I can't wait to start my project.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and good luck with yours.

@dannyoktim9628 7 жыл бұрын

Clap,clap,clap. . .love the bike, love the video, love your style. . . .you moved my ground! I'm a fan. . . .Oktim

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you like it. Thanks

@VashSpiegel 2 жыл бұрын

I still keep coming back to this video years later.

@forthebold Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you’re enjoying it

@TiBoT80 8 жыл бұрын

Thinking of building my own cafe racer soon! This video (+all the other ones on your channel) really helped me out! Keep them comming!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+TiBoT80 Go for it, take your time and enjoy the process

@TiBoT80 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez I will. But what about your bike? Making any progress?

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Nearly there, I'm awaiting a battery charger to come from the US for this Ballistic battery as there's pretty much no UK stockists

@TiBoT80 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez Nice, can't wait for the final video!

@thechommaina 6 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful. Thank you!!!

@ANDY5 8 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, I am in awe of your production skills mate

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Andy's Motorcycle Obsessions Ah thank you. some advantages to being a designer, which is why I'm into bikes as a hobby, an escape from staring at the screen!

@ANDY5 8 жыл бұрын

Noice :)

@VintageMotorcycles 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, I really like the opening of your channel. And the content too. Send a hello to the Brazilians. Congrats.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hello to Brazil,

@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the editing on this one, I'm only 18 so building my own bike will probably not be a thing I'll do in the near future, but after I finish my education, I certainly will.

@forthebold 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, go for it, and yeah, education first then building ;)

@franknativi 8 жыл бұрын

great video mate. thanks so much. I was thinking about building a cafe racer and you sold me!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Go for it, you'll never look back

@justinfigley4867 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and awesome breakdown with step by step

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@abdullahshahidr 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing....Just what a beginner needs. Starting my project soon....thnx for inspiration and guidance...Keep up the good work

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and good luck with your project. what will it be?

@abdullahshahidr 7 жыл бұрын

For The Bold - dreegez Well I literally have no experience with bikes and this my first time starting a project so in the country I live I am considering a Honda CG 125 Its extremely simple and according to my age I'll be able to ride it.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

It's a good place t start, they make nice scramblers.

@abdullahshahidr 7 жыл бұрын

For The Bold - dreegez Wow...didn't know that CG 125 is the successor of CB 125 I'll consider the scrambler too....well I need to do some hard research before starting.

@0TheAbusementPark0 7 жыл бұрын

Abdullah ...any updates on your build ?? i want to start a small project too but on a 70cc bike just get an idea of how things work and learn from mistakes before i start on a bigger engine bike.

@iloveeverything8541 6 жыл бұрын

I like this channel this gave me more ideas on my cb400sf🤙

@melaniewagnercollins 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for showing me what a Suzuki 250 could evolve into!

@forthebold 6 жыл бұрын

The possibility is there with any bike you wish.

@RayMAKES 8 жыл бұрын

very nice "quickie" tutorial. something to think about for my next project bike!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad it's helped. If my videos help inspire people I'm happy.

@noelsapulete575 8 жыл бұрын

this video was awesome, extremely informative

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@theburnoutkid9958 7 жыл бұрын

This is bloody awesome man!!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@brunoumoffia6098 7 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point! awesome

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@hassanaltamimi9489 7 жыл бұрын

Best bike tutorial channel 😍

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, glad you think so.

@mayuranbalakumaran1399 7 жыл бұрын

Holy! this is a very helpful video!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it helps

@johnnyutah7295 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, one I will be referring to when I start mine.

@forthebold 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. All the best

@jacksongibbons2030 7 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of doing a Suzuki gn125 cafe/brat project. Any advice for that particular model? I love your videos, keep it up

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A 125 would suit a brat style for sure. No advice really, just enjoy your build and have fun.

@Jason-fp7vi 4 жыл бұрын

buddy... U r killing it! I love it! Yeah buddy!

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rehtsya 8 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. I dont have much mechanical knowledge but Im motivated to give it a go.

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Go for it, learning on the job is the only way to learn

@rehtsya 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez Thanks

@therabin.0073 7 жыл бұрын

OMG this is the best video among all. thanks a lot

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it.

@NasirKhan-mq2ki 7 жыл бұрын

No that's how you show it!!!! EXCELLENT stuff....

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrGremple 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video! I am not the person how has an eye for design, but with ist "tutorial" it's even possible :D

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad it helps to inspire

@jonathanregalado6424 7 жыл бұрын

Iv got a 71 cb350 and I love the idea of swapping out the whole front end. Where/how would I find a front end to swap it with?

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

To be honest you can make most fronts fit. For an easy life, you can start with checking what triple clamp forks will swap to yours, then work from there. Alternatively you could measure your fork diameter and see what others share that size if you don't want to swap the yolk. Baring in mind chances are you'll have to change the front wheel and brake callipers also. I do like the CL350 forks, might be worth looking into those? Good luck

@SUPERCIVILIAN44 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the lessons great show!!

@shanudas911 6 жыл бұрын

That was a very very helpful tutorial, now i am confident i cant make one. Thank you so much bruh😂

@forthebold 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, anything is possible.

@Umonsterable 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, where do you get the vector for all the components like frame, tire, engine, etc.? Thank you

@jonivanart 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Gives me a really good idea on how to get started on mine. ;-)

@HighFlyer61488 7 жыл бұрын

This was a really good video Thanks for making it

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're welcome

@thedarksoundsystem 6 жыл бұрын

Love your vids keep up the good work subscribed yesterday, what was that gold front end off? I have an old wreck of a cb250n in boxes had it for years I’m thinking of turning this into a cafe style bike I’m struggling with figuring out what forks will fit and will I have to change both wheels?

@forthebold 6 жыл бұрын

People usually use GSXR front forks or CBR, you can even go Ducati etc, allballsracing.com have a conversion chart with what bearings you need. And yes, you will need to change the wheels, brake calipers and discs.

@BreezerVsTheWow 4 жыл бұрын

any chance you know what front tire that is? really new to it all but that tire looks amazing

@omarfarghal9536 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video!!! thanks mate!

@forthebold 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@n4n4ng86tube 7 жыл бұрын

very cool video, easy to understand :D

@timothymiles7849 7 жыл бұрын

If I just bought a 1980 Honda 200 Twinstar and I want a set of front and rear forks like whats on this video but want to keep the wheels and tires I have. I really like how the wheels and break system looks. What would you recommend? Love the gold look and love the style of the rear shocks in vid and on your bike.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Try looking at newer bikes that may be being dismantled, that'll give you the gold forks, but you'll need to change the yolk also to fit, the wheels will be easy to swap, but the brakes might be a bit harder.

@felix7115 8 жыл бұрын

Well done on a very well made and edited video. Getting my first bike (honda CG125) and am going to give it a really nice cafe look. Don't suppose you know any places where you can get nice, pre painted tanks?

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. unfortunately I don't, a bit of a struggle getting tanks nowadays, with everyone building bikes parts have become a premium.

@konstadinosorfanidis2400 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice video,cheers!!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment

@dickofferman679 6 жыл бұрын

hio. just got into the cafe craze. into the bike craze really, but wouldnt taking out the air filter make a bad thing for the bike?

@stezhina 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, nice video and also want to try :) but have 2 questions here 1) is there exist any archive/db with image parts(details photo) or just search image from inet and get part from that image? 2) what about scale? if we get 2 images from inet they could be make from different distance and in this case fuel tank from cb125 could looks bigger then from cb750

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

No there's no archive, and scale: you have to measure yourself

@marvinlouietongol6800 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so great. Is it necessary to convert from fuel injection to carburator type to clear up the triangle? Thanks

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Depends if your bike has fuel injection or carbs. You can retune fuel injectors to run pods. Alternatively you can replace with carbs

@JuveX0 7 жыл бұрын

Mate you could easily turn this into a solid business if you built a website with editing Café options as simple as this.💯

@MansoorKhanmohammed 8 жыл бұрын

short and perfect explanation......thumbs up../

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Mansoor Khan Thank you

@kalon360 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate :) Want to build my own one day!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, do it, you'll enjoy it.

@likuziak 5 жыл бұрын

Very fancy video, thanks.

@altar7885 2 ай бұрын

Great vid thanks.

@amenecola 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm starting out and I have the experience with Photoshop, but I'm having trouble finding decent source images of builds to play around with. Any pointers on where I could find photos of builds that I can play around with? Thanks in advance!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I just google images of pre-existing builds to strip parts from.

@tonygreene81able 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. I like what you did here .

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing

@bieda_enduro 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT !

@dowhatmakesyouhappy7002 5 жыл бұрын

Such an incredible video!,,

@forthebold 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@duanebacon9296 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video and helpful

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@krisjanismezulis1958 6 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation!

@forthebold 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@muzkiz 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful bro!! thanks!

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@sgntbilco 3 ай бұрын

Can you do a vid on converting old school lighting to all LED, i dont know if that is a thing worth doing or not.

@maxlux6159 Жыл бұрын

Great vid!!

@forthebold Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@riverside4392 7 жыл бұрын

wow that video was super helpful thank you

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment

@fernandoagostinelli 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, really inspirational!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

@fernandoagostinelli 7 жыл бұрын

Sure mate, I'm on the process of turning my cb 750 Hondamatic into a cafe racer, so your videos really help a lot.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing, and good luck with your CB, hope it goes well.

@bahatipatrick212 5 жыл бұрын

Does modding affect bike stability?

@samtellier7441 7 жыл бұрын

great job

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dinhonms 7 жыл бұрын

That's really nice video!!!

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Kennnyboy888 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate! Cheers.

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@pattydeez9716 7 жыл бұрын

I love your video. Quick question how much do think is the overall budget to build a customise cafe racer? Please don't tell me "it depends" specifics would be great. Thanks

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

All depends ;) Just kidding. Honestly... if you're starting from a running bike then expect to pay around £1,000 for a simple build / swapping a few parts etc. I have a video up on how much I've spent on my Suzuki GS, but all this is without the cost of tools.

@maxritchie123 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+Max Ritchie wow, thanks.

@comon44444 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez did you do all of your own welding? If so did you learn to weld on your own and do you rent or own your own welder? Im just wondering because I'm not sure how to weld and I just want to know if its feasible to learn how to do so using tutorials on the internet or something. By the way your videos are awesome and they have help overcome some challenges with my own cafe project (Gl500) thanks!

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

+KRIS K Thank you, not all the welding, the exhaust is a different game all together. But if you get yourself a gassless MIG welder and play around I'm sure you'll soon get the hang of it.

@dani13kusuma66 7 жыл бұрын

it's amazing tutorial bro. thx,

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for the comment

@iDocRich 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video. Could you tell me what tank that is from the final selection? (Brushed steel tank)

@coltonbyu 7 жыл бұрын

I would also love to know this

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I've had so many people asking for that one. I'll try and identify it.

@Shaun1959 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, thanks

@forthebold 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thetravelchimp8304 8 жыл бұрын

SUPER cool video! How'd you photoshop that so well? Keep up the great work really enjoying these

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm a graphic designer so photoshop is second nature to me

@thetravelchimp8304 8 жыл бұрын

+dreegez nice it was a very clean photochop and not many people are doing cafe racer vids well so good job!

@angelfigueroa2823 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video!👍

@forthebold 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@youngle647 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you get front forks? Any recommendations?

@audicreate Жыл бұрын

Is there a resource for figuring out what yoke and triple tree fit different bikes as far as compatibility with the head tube etc?

@forthebold Жыл бұрын

You can make anything fit with the correct bearings and stem swap back to the original.

@chrisenright7003 7 жыл бұрын

Hey dude - the tan hump seat you apply appears to be really well integrated with a kick-up rear hoop. Can you let me know where these parts were snagged from please?

@forthebold 7 жыл бұрын

I found a really good bloke off ebay that supplies brat style hoops with that kick. If you search for your bike it might come up. Also for the seat to follow that kick up you'll need to do some cutting.