Full cafe racer build from start to finish - time lapse 

Delighted to hear you’re starting your first build. If you ever need anything, or even just some motivation, just reach out! The community is really strong, and very supportive. Happy building 👍

Thanks Peter 👍 you’re right, it is a lovely piece. I can’t imagine the front end without it now.

Is that the stock fender? It's identical to the one on my '77 Goldwing.

Good catch! The front end is from a 78 GL1000

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Thanks for checking out the build series Jim and for the kind words

Hmmm nice feedback Chris. I may need to take a look into that. 👍

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Thank you, much appreciated 🙏 yeah the engine is bulletproof on them alright

Thanks for watching the build Raymond and for the kind words. Much appreciated 👍 you’re absolutely right, these bikes can’t help but show the care and passion that goes into them. Safe riding 👍

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Hey Chase, thanks so much for the kind words. It was an amazing experience. I’ve definitely gotten the bug for it now. Finishing the build really gave me a ton of confidence to get off my butt and try my hand at more “scary” projects. Good luck with your build. If you ever need help or some encouragement just reach out. 👍

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Thanks for tuning in. There are over 50 videos in the build series. Lots of work haha. But it was worth it. 👍

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 👍 it was a steep learning curve, but a really enjoyable build. Fun to be able to use the bike too. Thanks for tuning in.

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Thanks for watching Peter, and thanks for the kind words. I love the bike. Nothing like the sound it makes. I think knowing every piece and having a connection to it is important. Ride safe

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Nice! Glad you're enjoying the build. Thanks for tuning in.

🙏 Gracias - CB750K with GL1000 front end

Hi Arnie, thanks for tuning in. I’m hoping to mount that on the CB750 this winter. I also want to do a little tidy up on the wiring. I’ll make sure to pop a video up on the set up. I like the GS1000. It’s a really nice bike.

Hey thanks for watching. I wouldn’t recommend the clutch lever. I bought it from Amazon and I want to change it. The brake and master cylinder are the originals from the CB750K. The headlight I can for sure recommend as I’ve used it on two builds now and it’s excellent. You can find it here: www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07Z5PDTTN?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@@cafechronicles thank you! I will look into that. In the middle of a 350 build atm. Cheers!

Awesome! Good luck! 👍

Thanks 🙏 Season two is a budget cafe build. Check it out if you have time 👍

Hi Noah, delighted to hear that. I got the seat from Tuff Side seats in the USA. They do great stuff. Also, make sure to check out the playlist for season one. There is almost 50 videos for the complete build. You may find it helpful, or at least you’ll see what not to do 😂 happy building

Man I know what you mean haha! Check out the vid where I made the decision. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HYp9Sip0JFA.html

Thank you kindly 🙏 I bought the seat from Tuffside. Thanks for tuning in

Thanks Man 👍 Make sure to shout if we’re both there. Always down to talk motorcycles!

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Haha I know what you mean. Even deciding what to name the RU-vid Playlist was a dilemma 😂 thanks for tuning in 👍

I've had mixed reactions on that seat. In season 2 we're building our own custom seat with a small cowl, I'd be interested to hear what you think. Thank's for checking out the build series.

@@cafechronicles :) Yes that is a bit what I ment. Back in the seventies our café racers had a littile Cowl too. Its maybe from there I have it. My first motorcycle was a Kawa 650 z With clip ons way to low on the fork, and sloping down..... But I believe you are doing a great job. I dont critisize your work.

Thanks for the great feedback and for checking out the builds 👍 It sounds like you were in the scene back in the day, I’m jealous. I like having your feedback, especially with your background, so thanks for reaching out 🍻

Thanks 🙏 for the CB750 build in season 1, I used the CognitoMoto rear set. For season 2 we’re going for a budget build, so we’ve gotten some from Aliexpress. They haven’t come in yet, but will be doing an episode on mounting them once they do. Thanks for tuning in 👍

Hey thanks for checking out the build. There‘a an entire build series playlist. Check it out. Also there is an episode on the build cost here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nvAcX40I40I.html

Hey man, thanks for checking out the video. Man I’m delighted to hear you’re considering giving it a go. I had zero experience when I started the build. It’s daunting I know, but the community is amazing, and you can find anything you need to from RU-vid and online forums. I can’t encourage you enough :) you won’t be sorry. In the first video of season one, I made a video setting up the reason why I was going to give it a try, and I had no confidence with it. I’ve learned so much, and have so much more confidence with it. The hard part, is making yourself stick to it. The build may take you a year or two, so it’s important to give yourself a realistic deadline. If you ever need help, just reach out 👍

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Hey thanks for tuning in 👍 I found David Silver, eBay and 4into1 to be the main help. Links below: www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K-FOUR-1977-USA/ 4into1.com

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Hey nice work on the gl500. They're a lovely bike. Not sure if you like the tail light that I used on mine, but its very inexpensive and pretty well made. In the season 2 budget cafe build series I'm doing currently, we have just bought another the same as for the Kawasaki KZ750.

Hi Michal, the honing tool I bought from Princess Auto, however you will find them in any good tool store. You can find them here: www.princessauto.com/en/2-to-7-in-engine-cylinder-hone/product/PA0008907750

Thanks for tuning in Chris. The clip ons were from Amazon, www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073VHT83L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 They are good quality. But I don't think I would recommend them as you don't have adjustment for the angle, only up/down along the fork and rotating away or toward the rider. I hope that helps.

When it’s an obsession it gets easier 😂 thanks for checking out the build series 👍

Thanks 🙏 it was my first build, so it was a steep learning curve. Also I didn’t have a heater in my garage the first winter, so I lost a few months. That all being said, about 1.5 years. Thanks for checking out the video. I made a build series that gets into the details.

Also is this a nighthawk? I have a nighthawk 650 and the tank is full of rust. I dont want to go through the hastle of cleaning it out and want to swap it for a bigger tank. What kind of tank is that and do you think it will fit my nighthawk?

Hey thanks for watching. I’ve actually used this headlight on another build we’re working on currently. It’s on Amazon. Here’s the link to the episode. The link to the headlight is in a parts list in the video description ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YjSkHpzzizY.html this tank is from the CB750 K8 1978. Not sure about sizing. But I bet you could make it fit with some mods either way

@@cafechronicles thank you. Also where did you locate the battery? I dont recall seeing it in the video. Did you get a low profile battery and relocated it elsewhere?

Thanks for watching 👍 Sorry there was no engine sound 😂 you can hear it better on this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-toAxb5Lggq4.html

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Noted, also, thank's for checking it out.

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Haha it’s a good feeling. Thanks for watching 👍

Bahahaha 😂 I’m surprised that wasn’t the case! Luckily she is a patient woman haha. Thanks for checking out the series 👍

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Brilliant feeling!! Good luck with the 400. Such a nice bike. Thanks for watching 👍

I used the Motogadget M-Unit controller and because of that I could use the RebelMoto pushbutton controls. I bought the clutch lever from Amazon, however, I wouldn't recommend this lever. I believe DimeCityCycles have better ones for the same price. I ended up using the stock master cylinder. In Season one, I have videos showing the install of the switches and the M-Unit in detail along with links in the descriptions which you may find interesting. If you go to the "CB750K 1977 Cafe/Brat Build" playlist, you will see the video. Happy building :)

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Thanks for checking out the build series 👍 we’re just about finishing the seat for the KZ750 budget build series. Would be interested to see what you thought of that one.

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Hi Sean, the seat is from Tuffside and the details are: Universal Flat Seat - Upswept tail - kick-up - Seat Inlay Color: Dark Brown - Main Seat Color(back&sides): Dark Brown - Stitch Color: Natural - Stitch Style: Diamond Stitch - Seat Size: Big Honda (universal) I hope that helps, there are more details in the build series within the playlist on how I fitted it and made the latching system if you're interested. Thanks for tuning in. Steve

I used the same light on a later build and a really nice guy online actually wired in an LED for us. Check out the KZ750 build and you'll see the exact one. We keep a running cost and list of parts here, we usually link them in the description of every video docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRwfN2Lh4bUoio8F1LOM7gTU23-aNgKJLuIHPFIfz8Y/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0

Thanks Devin, we’re getting there. Trying to keep the budget down and the motivation up. Thanks for tuning in, much appreciated 👍

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Thank you 🙏 Yes it’s nice to see it come back to life

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The welder I use is from Canadian Tire. I'll put a link below. It welds using both MID and Flux Core which is really handy. Its runs on 110v and it easy to use. They regularly go on sales for approx. $250 CAD. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-mig-and-flux-welder-0588195p.html#srp

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Thank you 🙏 also, thanks for checking out the build series.