Small hump is my vote. There isn’t one thing I can say is my favorite. The entire build has been quite enjoyable. I guess I really like watching things you tackle that I wouldn’t have prior to seeing you do it like the seats! Keep the content coming!
Getting caught up on build videos. Know this was posted a while ago, but seeing the creativity behind all the Fab work. Not just buying everything, but getting an idea and then seeing how you Fab that to a reality is my favorite part.
Tip: Rustoleum brand “Appliance Epoxy” is an aerosol paint that looks even better than powder-coat to me. It’s cheap as hell and doesn’t require primer! It’s awesome! I have been using it on my parts and frame in gloss black. Try it on some spare part! I use a heat gun to bake it on, but it’s not necessary. High grit sand and clear-coated is an additional option. It ROCKS! Save time and money for a superior finish!!!!!
A removable seat cowl would be cool and I think the taller one looks better. The front end conversion has been my favourite part of the build so far, but it is all very interesting! Keep up the good work!
Lachlan Gill ok thank you 😊 If I build a seat hump I will try and make the construction the same no matter what style you like :) I love the front end also :)
Good thing about the videos is the ideas just keep coming,not being worried about changing your mind ,the transformation from one bike to a completely new one ,I think that sums it all up ,great job keep it up .cant wait to complete my 1991 Kawasaki Z550 brat/scrambler/tracker.
Really like the videos. I like to see someone who can do such amazing things to a bike without a pro grade shop full of all the tools. Please keep the videos coming, love the trial and error at times, very real and very accurate. I am half way through a cafe racer convert of a 72 CB500 Four and yes I hate the dogs breakfast of wires in the headlight bucket as well, LOL !
Such solid videos! Recently subscribed and have been watching your videos religiously! I recently purchased and started stripping down a 1980 CX500 to build into a brat/cafe. So far my fav part of your CB750 build was establishing that flat butt line and when you were making the seat. That brat style seat along with a nice flat, aggressive butt line is so satisfying to watch come together! Thank you for putting together such awesome and informative content! Cheers!
Gregory Pollnow thats is awesome to hear mate. I’m excited for you. It’s a real inspiration to get comments like this knowing that my videos I’m not only getting enjoyed but also going to good use thank you for your kind words Gregory :)
A bit late joining the conversation... I like the fabrication work. Metal bending, cutting, and welding. I greatly appreciate the fact you use common man tools to do your work!
Thank you mate, I do what I can with what I have, We all would like a full workshop of amazing machines but the truth is that we don't need it to get awesome things done! Sometimes not having the machines makes you more creative I think :)
Hey mate, just wanted to chime in saying that it's inspiring watching an average bloke build a pretty baller bike. I'm currently building an XJ550 and it's been really great watching your build progress (I am in the Photoshop mockup stage now and I am also finding it difficult to pick a seat style that I like.). It's great that you go into details that a lot of the more professional builds sorta skim over - I especially loved the front end swap, it's out of the budget at the moment but I'd love to do that eventually. I think we'd all appreciate if you just recorded as much of your build as possible, regardless if (or perhaps especially when) you struggle with stuff. Cheers!
For me the best one was the seat hump, your fibreglass work is really good, I work in metal so made my hump from Aluminium and polished it to match the aluminium fuel tank I made, different bike though, my cafe is a Honda CRM 250 smoker, love your video's, we are brothers :) keep it up
Since you asked ;) : So far, I like your fabrication jobs a lot. Frame cuts/welds, box fabrication, et cetera. I need a welder!! So I need a garage with power!!! What I am looking forward to is seeing how you get all those wires into the frame, or whatever your ultimate solutions are for tidying up all the spaghetti. And how you will clean your engine casings. I wish we could have seen what the guy did to the carbs. That would have been fun to see. And how you do the brakes. I guess if you have the R6 calipers and discs, you can just run any lines, master cylinder and lever right? That stuff can be generic and just plug and play? I am playing with the idea of upgrading my single disc to a double disc setup, so that is why I am thinking about it. Really good videos, mate. I have started some of your recommended channels. They are okay, but I am re-watching a bunch of your stuff, so...
Philipp Frutig always so nice to hear that mate :) thank you for your comments I will see how I go with the hump but I’m thinking of making it simple and keeping the construction the same no matter what hump you decide to go with:)
chiel nipius thank you 😊 I’m kinda not sure what one to build now, everyone has different taste, :( I will just choose one and go with it, the building process will be the same :)
Arrrr yes I think I remember you saying something about a cb250.... Id love to see your progress, Drop me a picture from time to time, Just a message on Cafe Racer Garage FB page if you want :)
Ok Thank you for the feedback mate, I will be starting that hump soon I hope, the building process will be the same no matter what hump style you like. :) I will do my best to keep it simple.
Renno's Garage it’s going to be 4 into 1 👍 I’m waiting for the rearsets to be delivered before I can start it. Hope it’s soon :) Thank you for your comment
It's a journey that we have been watching the build goes into something amazing. And I've learnt many things through your vids (even hydraulic lift or camera mounting). It's a lot of informations here in this channel. It's always a fun stuff mainly cuz it's a bike channel. But what makes it even better is that we can learn from your experiences, mistakes, or any problems that went up. I'm looking forward to see this project achieve your goal. It's gonna turn out great for sure. You came in the right direction, this channel is growing everyday. Hope you doing fantastic. From Thai fans. Since very first day, cool uncle hahaha.
T Phas always nice to see your comments brother. I’m learning as I go but I also have knowledge and skills but I never pretend to know everything. My subscribers like you are a massive part of this process and I love the feedback I get from each weeks video :)
The taller set hump looks way better, that would be my choice :) Yeah man, definitely interested in seeing how you make one up. I'm loving the look of those sweet USD forks.... very tasty :) Any further thoughts on rear shock choice?? You know you want Ohlins!! lol ;) ..... She's coming along real nice fella .... won't be long before you'll be out on the first ride!!
TechGoat thank you, yeah Ohlins might win my vote I think :) I think about riding it and then realising how much more needs to get done. Not going to run out of videos in a hurry lol 😂
Another great vid, Mate. I’d vote for the thicker hump seat myself. For me, I enjoy watching fabrication of most types, but I do pay special attention to welding since I have none such skills! Cheers...
Gary A Hi again Gary and thank you :) I like your comments, if I build a high or low hump it’s going to be the same process:) I’m a good welder but I always fast track this part just to show you the end results:) Maybe I will try and slow the footage down a little 👍😊
another great vid Dan! For a cafe racer, personally I would go single seat with higher hump and no pillion pegs (the longer seat suits more the tracker/scrambler style imo) A vid on how to make it would be great, thanks. As far as the vids go they seem pretty good to me. Sound level balance (voice/music) seems better recently. Keep it up! cheers
I personally like the brat style seat that you have already, so I would suggest making two separate seats and do the slim line cafe racer style, it looks a bit more classy in my opinion! Keep up the good work mate!!🤙
Ashton Sinnott thank you for taking the time to comment and you are right, I like the brat seat for this build but I’d like to show how to build the hump just for anyone who may be interested in creating one :) Thanks again brother:)
What I like the best is the progress, how you do and how you think and what it ends up with. What tools you use and the tools you make during this progress. And your ideas on how to solve challenges on the way. And your spirit! Crack on! When I made my Triumph Thunderbird (3 cyl 900) I made a cowl to sit on top of the seat. I took a "poor-mans-cruise-control" (nice hook) to use as a hook at the rear and 2 rubberbands to keep it in place. No tools required to pop it of. I tried with velcro but it looked like shite. I go for the high style. Than there's room for a sandwich! :-)
John Mård haha you crack me up 😂 Thank you for your amazing encouragement yet again. I will look at keeping the hump build simple if I can. You had a 3cyl 900? What do you ride atm? I’m still laughing about the sandwich comment lol 😂
He he! You're too kind sir! Yes, I had a 2001 Legend (Not a T-bird) in which I putted Speed triple cams in. Fits straight in. A beast I tell you! A friend saw it and just paid on the spot. I had it for 6 months. Lovely looking machine. Now I have a -17 BMW R nine T Pure. I love it!
Thank you Jep, I know what you are saying, That is why I went with an R6 front wheel, A stock wheel can be done if you are willing to go and see an engineer or machinist for a new axle and spacers, it's also the callipers that need some mounting attention. The R6 discs are bigger and brake set up overall is wayyyyy newer so its going to pull the bike up better, Hope that helps :) any more questions just ask
For me the frame modification was most exciting to watch. Also creating the seat and making the R6 fork fit your frame. I should also redo the wiring and electrics on my -83 Suzuki GR 650 and though I´m not excited about it, I think it will make a huge difference on the tidiness on the look of the bike in the end. So before I get to that I´m looking forward in seeing how you work through your "Spaghetti Monster" :P Keep up posting these awesome and inspiring videos bro! :)
Sebastian von Freymann thank you so much for taking the time to write me this amazing comment, yeah I’m doing as much as I can first and the wiring will be last. I need to work on placement of tail light soon tho ;)
gianluca spinosa ok great, let me see how many comments I get, you may see a hump build video come through in the coming weeks so stay posted. What year is your cb360?
Hey Dan, Once again, i'm trolling through your playlist to see how you did stuff and where you got it from. We are building a Ducati Monster and are looking for rear sets. I can't see here in your playlist. Did you end up making them or buying them? Thanks bro!
Did you install this swing arm conversion? Was there a ton of modification for that swap to be done? Did the sprocket and wheels line up after properly?
Awesome video brother. I might bring my BMW for you to modify since you are awesome at it lol. And you also got the right tools for the job. Would you be kind enough to share the tools you have used so far to get the bike to where it is now? That will help me with my build. 👍🏽👍🏽
Chris Jay thank you for the kind words. I have a list of all the main tools I use or recommend in the description. I’m working on a full list of tool needed. If anyone is interested in that list I can email it to them, just send me a PM on my Cafe Racer Garage FaceBook page and I will send it :)
Bluecash2 thank you so much and great question, it’s a shorai battery, it’s super light but loads of power for the 750 :) contact Shorai if you have questions, that’s what I did and they are super helpful:)
So im not sure how I missed your comment but to answer your question yes I will be getting a full set of rear sets either custom or a universal set that I can make fit. The Shifter will be part of the rear sets if your not familiar with rear sets. Any more questions just ask :)
Good idea on setting up the footpegs, much easier than my method. On the rear cowl, I like cafe racers to be single seat, with the rear hump to be a bum stop, the classic is the Duke 900SS (bevel drive) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7SPKYceebE.html note the side panels also. My 900SS had a zip at the back to take the seat pad off and access the space to the rear bump. On the videos, best part for me is fabrication- we can all unbolt/bolt stuff on and off, but blokes making stuff is the most interesting bit for me.
Jaques Daniels thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, I will check out that link when I finish writing this. You are 100 % right, bolt on parts make it a new bike. No one said you can’t have more than one seat right! Lol 😂
