One week CB550 build: Day 5

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@m.e.g.a.n.l.e.i.g.h Год назад

Great 👍 7 day build. My dad watches all your videos and enjoys all of them. Thanks 👍 Tyler

@kennethmcguire8844 2 года назад

I’d love to see a video where you show wiring everything in the box under the seat. I have a lot to learn.

@madisonleehatch11 4 года назад

You're the only channel like it. Keep up the incredible work. Extremely informative, and make us all understand the nitty gritty of fixing your bike. And, you make things so much less daunting. Huge fan of your channel, your amazon, and site. I have a Yamaha Xs650, but I watch every one of your Honda + Kawasaki builds with pleasure. Can't wait for you to hit 100k, cause you deserve it.

@danwallingford7707 4 года назад

Fantastic series! Watching a bike come apart, and go back together in such a short viewing time really showcases how attainable a build like this can be. I vividly remember the day I brought my 550 home, feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start in the restoration process. At the time, a series like this would have saved my day! As per your request about video length and content, I for one use lots of your videos as how-to's before I tackle the same project on my own bike. Talking through every process is (to me) the most useful part of your channel. I find it very entertaining and informative watching you build all these Honda's because I am one of the people who cannot afford to do what you do. The sharing of knowledge is extremely helpful, and learning from each of your build's what works and what does not (mechanically and esthetically) fuels the collective inspiration for my very own bike.

@Bradshaw812 4 года назад

To me at least it looks as if you made the right choice going full time; hope it's working out financially for you. As to content, and for what my input's worth, I believe you have it right on the mix between fast forward / time lapse and real time work; there are channels that spend many tedious episodes in which each panel is sanded and re-sanded and each wire is threaded and cut so these are available for detail lovers - your pace retains focus and interest of viewers whilst still covering key issues.

@privera5756 2 года назад

hey Taylor, been watching your videos and I want to thank you for having this channel esp to a newbie like I do.

@paullavergne6428 2 года назад

Like. That. Fabrication. On. That. Tray. Nice. Work.

@kencohagen4967 4 года назад

I'm hooked too. I've been an auto mechanic, worked in Auto Parts, rebuilt engines and pretty much done everything but build my own race car. My last job in Auto Parts was when I worked for Federal Mogul, which owned TRW, Sealed Power, Bower, BCA and National oil seals along with Carter carbs and fuel pumps. I worked the 1-800 tach assistance line, and that was a lot of fun. But the EPA took a heavy toll on the industry and the DIY market almost went extinct, so I went back to school and started a second career. But I miss the mechanical side of things after working as a engineering technician for Intel. So I stumbled on this site and watching your work has been like a third education. Thanks! For your battery, try it first. You can always wire a second one in parallel to get more amperage to start the bike. Keeping the battery box open and having air flow thru it will help the battery last longer too!

@justincarpenter8866 4 года назад

Dude. Loving this series man. I do enjoy the longer more descriptive videos as well. Nice to learn new little tricks and ideas. :D keep wrenching away my friend!

@rrz464 4 года назад

Between cleetus and this one, I find myself clicking here first. Both good channels, but these have me more excited atm.

@shadowcycles5295 4 года назад

Hi Taylor got to admit been subscribe to you for a while but never really watched your your videos until you started the 7-day build a bike challenge and I've got to say im absolutely loving it. Started going back through your old videos and really getting into your channel well done mate congratulations on the 40 plus subscribers I'm sure this will grow to 100 by the end of the year keep up the good work mate.

@sevenity2677 4 года назад

I know it is weird talking to yourself but it does make great content to the DIY. It has helped me in the past!

@bangcrashtinkle6718 4 года назад

Brilliant Channel - just can't stop thinking about a shorted Lithium Ion battery fire under my backside. LOL!!!

@tonyroeland9282 4 года назад

Hey Taylor, many compliments from the Netherlands. i am a true follower, let's talk about Classic octane Europe some day. I love what you are building. Make sure you include a XS650 one day. I bought my fifth and sixth Honda CB today, a crap cb550f (1978), together with a nice CB500K(1977) that is going to be restored. Maybe i turn the crap cb550 into a similar caferacer.

@skyb8687 4 года назад

Xs 650s rule

@ColinFlowers 4 года назад

An XS650 build would be great. My favourite bike.

@skyb8687 4 года назад

@@ColinFlowers mine too,getting harder to find ones that haven't been cafe,d by a dude that has no idea what to do

@ColinFlowers 4 года назад

@@skyb8687 Haha true. My xs is a scrambler but nothing has been done that cant be put back to original. Hard to find parts in UK anyway so its an expensive game here.

@marklapirow5473 4 года назад

Very enjoyable presentation! Personally the style of saddle / seat is unappealling, but the thought and care in modding the instruments, smaller controls and wiring, and the refinishing of the alloy bits is really neat and nice!!

@chopperguy6661 4 года назад

Lil suggestion with your battery put strips of velcro on backside and a rubber strap on top less vibration and help with absorbing noise. Nice build!

@user-sp4nx4ho1i 4 года назад

I would put the regulator/rectifier on outside of the battery box or even on the front of the frame where the horn is originally mounted.

@BOFA229 4 года назад

That thing is turning out sick af

@shamypiper 4 года назад

Looking forward to the wiring episode. Please do explain your thought process and take us through your process. It will be awesome to talk through the 5 minutes jobs as well🙌

@vuthylic6270 4 года назад

From Cambodia. I like your One Week CB550 build, Alan. Day 5 seen, and looking for Day 6 and Day 7.

@kevinbirmingham3833 4 года назад

triumph is my fav build so far!

@markbonner2535 4 года назад

Hi Taylor. Love your films. My thoughts on style of content... you've way too much skill to timelapse over the good bits. I'd be happy for 30 min films that took time to hear your thinking, to hear you explain your processes. Learning a lot from your stuff, plus your gret on camera. take time to talk, makes the films even more engaging. I for one would love to know where you got your skills from given you were an app developer. Must have taken some balls to jump from that job to this... tell us more about it as you put that bike back together. Its inspiring stuff! Best wishes from London UK

@buzzmorales4339 3 года назад

Love every awesome video you’ve ever made! (I haven’t seen them all). I’m about to start a 72’ 550 F4 and might be interested in sending you my carbs for you awesome expertises on getting them dialed in! I just wondering what the price range might be? Love your stuff it tops! 👍🏍🗽🇺🇸

@MSlaytonOIF06 4 года назад

Just wanted to say Thank You for making your videos, Keep up the Great Work!!!😉👍

@PrinceArnie 4 года назад

Im working on a cb 200 and will be a 70 years project.

@callummcdonald3687 4 года назад

You should mount the reg/rect to the underside of they battery tray. That way it is getting airflow and you won’t really see it there

@PaulKernpk 4 года назад

Just found your channel today and love it bro! I was born in 1965 and grew up in the era of the Honda CB Superbike. I own a red Honda CB750 K and love it. I also own a 2019 Triumph Speed Twin that is also red, so they look great together. I definitely enjoy you taking time to do the walk through and explaining instead of time lapse. I look forward to watching you grow your channel and following you as you build bikes. I'm definitely jealous of you being able to do this as much as you get to. Thanks again and God bless you!

@handyhippie6548 4 года назад

the kawasaki is prolly my fave as well. i'm trying to do something similar with a honda gl1100. i had a triumph 650 with a chrome hardtail frame, and a 6' springer front end 30 years ago. it was cool looking, but kind of a pain to ride though, mostly in in my back. the day i sold it was one of the worst/best days of my life. edit; you might try adding a capacitor bank to your starter circuit if the small battery isn't enough to start the bike. won't take up much space, and will add a lot of juice to your cranking. hybrid super cap/ li-ion batteries are the future of starting batteries, check them out. i refurbish/rebuild li-ion tool batteries as a side gig.

@kedwards1545 4 года назад

Great channel, has given me inspiration to finish my 1979 GS 850 rebuild, which has been ongoing for a year 😐 Check out the dual front brakes on the GS Suzuki if you want info for changing the Honda over. Luv Jap bikes of this era. 👍

@johncollins5552 4 года назад

Cool battery box build, that's 3 day's work for me, one to fab the box, one to paint, one to wire up...at least.Slow, nó wonder I can't do this for a living.Look forward to the next video. Maybe throw a sheet over the sexy mofo Camaro, so distracting me,cool truck out there too!

@michaelandersen4745 4 года назад

The regulator rectifier should have some airflow. There is a reason it has a heat sink

@andyhobbs1561 4 года назад

Nice bikes shame your not in the UK keep it up mate some more builds 👍

@M-sch 4 года назад

The regulator rectifier should be assembled under the stainless steel box to prevent overheating!

@shedenvy691 4 года назад

Once agsin great work taylor.keep them coming love the channel.

@thewatsongallery2749 4 года назад

Enjoying this build. Learning heaps. Thanks Taylor.

@Kuninkas 4 года назад

Great build and channel! I am building a Honda CX 500 Café racer and hoping to finish It by the summer. This project does make me believe that i can make It

@garycorde994 4 года назад

Just a suggestion, I would consider placing the R/R on the bottom side of the electrical box, this way it would get the benefit of airflow. This would significantly increase its service life. I’ve done this on my last two builds and don’t regret it.

@JamesSmith-oc6jc 4 года назад

Great build. You are a very good mechanic and fabricator.

@TahitianRider 4 года назад

This 7 day build series is really nice idea ;) it's very interesting to see your progress on the bike everyday, especially when you've been through those step many times yourself on some builds ^^ Anyway, you should probably invest in a 3D printer, there are fairly cheap one now and they can be very useful on builds. I always 3D print part like speedometer mounts, ignition key mount, turn signals, etc. and it is way easier than fabricating a metal tab, usually cleaner and strong enough for those small parts ;)

@Miner0807 4 года назад

Great decission about showing wiring process. Looking forward to it. Thanks for good videos 👍👏

@founddeadrepairz6433 4 года назад

I smashed that like button before I even watched your video because I like you and what you're doing

@mark3427 3 года назад

This is a time limited build, I get that but I much prefer the wiring running through the frame tubing. Resulting in a far neater look. The majority of the wires are hidden out of sight

@tksieng65 3 года назад

Should sell the battery boxes!! I would totally buy it!

@ScottProvoMotherfuck 4 года назад

So glad you went with a 4 cell anti-gravity on this one. I recently purchased one for a cb650 build im (eventually) doing and would really love to see how this turns out. even if I do have to kick start it, not a big deal, but would love to see the e-start work flawlessly!

@DesmoMarcel 4 года назад

You ever think of punching out a bunch of battery boxes and making them available to sell on your website? I’d buy it

@ianshippers7838 4 года назад

Really dig that you like chance the rapper!

@briandyche 4 года назад

Loving this daily pace, but I understand it's not sustainable. Can't wait to see this build finished.

@CajunGreenMan 4 года назад

I would like to see a review of your welding helmet, just by itself. Also hoping to see you start branching out and using other seats, etc., really changing up the aesthetics. But that's just me, you have to please only you, not anyone else. I think it takes a lot of courage to leave the job you had, and start doing bikes for a living. Hope it works for you, cheers!

@stingray1116 4 года назад

Congratulations on 40k subs!!!!!!!!! Can you still some holes in the back of the battery box (toward the wingnuts for the seat) to give the regulator/rectifier even more air flow? Now that I'm thinking about it, oil or anything else on the road may get flung up into those holes. That might not be the best. Loving the design of the bike. I'm building a 90 Kawasaki Zr550 cafe racer right now with the same design. Colors and almost everything.

@johntocho8954 4 года назад

Like this 7 day series build, really great videos! Thanks much!

@nickmattbrewcrew 4 года назад

absolute pleasure watching this series. Great stuff dude!

@VulcanStudy 4 года назад

The daily uploads have been awesome! Just throwing it out there I think a suzuki gs1000 would be a cool bike to build in the future. I have a 1981 suzuki GS1000GL that I've been building and I'm using a lot of the same parts you have used in your previous builds and it has been turning out great.

@elroysteele4949 4 года назад

going well, can't wait for the wiring video. Nice work truly enjoy your stuff!!

@aaronhunt1616 4 года назад

It's looking real nice

@steverothkopf5579 4 года назад

Great video and awesome video series! I appreciate you deciding to do a more elaborate breakdown of the wiring process in the next video. I am working on a '81 KZ550 C and am currently being held up by the wiring in of new controls. (you and I messaged a little on Instagram too). Very much looking forward to the next video and the rest of the series as well. Keep up the great work!

@scottmassey4330 4 года назад

Damn, shaping up nicely......we’ll see.

@jamesbach2021 4 года назад

Really enjoying the build! Keep up the good work!

@claynoland1358 4 года назад

Great videos! Reminds me of stacy David's gears episodes. Keep up the good work!

@andrewsmith-zi7db 4 года назад

Really interesting to watch great videos love the content keep up the great work

@sevenity2677 4 года назад

Just started watching this at 4:00. I use waterproof connectors with existing wiring

@angeloserrano187 4 года назад

Sigue así broth, i like your channel! Saludos desde Venezuela

@ClassicOctane 4 года назад

Thanks Angelo!

@volvogt21 4 года назад

And so I made up some brackets for the Speedo unit. That would have been nice to see

@danlopez2012 4 года назад

Im stupid jelly of your setup bro! Did you just keep getting each part of the shop while you were in corporate? I only started grinding in August. So far i got my 1st seized VS700 running and 80% rebuilt. Great work dude! Love the content

@srk_mithipati 4 года назад

Agree with you kawasaki was a hell of a build. I would like to see you build an moto guzzi sometime.

@patrickneuhaus117 4 года назад

me comming from good old rainy germany would think about drilling a whole at the lowest point in the batterybox since the front is open and water could get in.

@Jbop9312 4 года назад

I hate to be the guy to be telling you what to do, but wear safe glasses when shrapnel is flying. Trust me you’re gonna hate getting that in your eye. Love ya. Keep up the good work.

@alancorcoran6737 4 года назад

Still loving the build too! Keep it up man!

@jaflolara 4 года назад

Wiring...the number one reason running bikes become project bikes.

@mwtraining4310 3 года назад

You should manufacture and sell that box!

@chrisberg7827 4 года назад

Keep up the great work, Taylor. I really enjoyed the fab work on the battery box. The bike is coming along great! Definitely my favorite channel at the moment- Also curious to know how you’ll be selling the bike?

@murismulahalilovic6371 4 года назад

Great job, great video again 😎

@ColinFlowers 4 года назад

Hi, really enjoying this build series. Can you please tell me what RR you are using? Couldnt see it linked in the description. Cheers

@henryhartley9993 4 года назад

Loving the content..

@danaowen9014 4 года назад

Love the battery box. It's nice to know that they manufacture small battery's compared to the ones that orig. came in the bike. Are you going to run a front fender? Tayler when you put the bike up for sale how can we find out how to reach out to you too buy it?

@billwong8176 4 года назад

Thanks Taylor for the great channel and awesome content! These have been super helpful! Question, is it better to leave the electric box open in the front? Cheers

@martinmoss317 4 года назад

I've been enjoying this series. when you transition to Li-ion battery, do you have to change or make allowances to the charging rate from the alternator?

@beardedcatguitarplus9485 4 года назад

Hey man great video that is looking so good. I need some advice, I’m trying to minimize my wiring on my 84 virago xv700 but I have no idea what I can loose and have to keep? There is sooooo much wires and a lot weren’t even connected when I got the bike. Took forever getting them out of the headlight on the little rip down I’ve done. I was wondering if you had an idea? It’s mostly all original wiring and parts as far as I can tell so far.

@schroederb2007 4 года назад

Why don’t you create some templates for your battery boxes so you don’t have to recreate them every time from scratch? I think if you had a solid template for stock ish 550s and 750s you could do the same over and over. Could be something you could sell either the template or start producing them? Maybe make one generic enough to fit universally.

@emiliogarza2529 Год назад

Where in Texas do you at I need to see if you can do a top end rebuild on. 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1000 . 3 cylinder have 120 1 cylinder has 95 psi .

@Fezzler61 4 года назад

Frame looks great! Rattle can?

@geoffreyjones2000 4 года назад

Spoiling us with daily vids sir :) and thanks

@jeffchamberlin6702 4 года назад

Loving this build! Its so hard to find quality CB550 builds, the 750's seem get more love. So far the only differences to what I have planned for my '75 CB550 is Clubman vs. Clip-ons, I like the black engine but i want to have silver fin tops, and I also plan to get a motogadget m-Unit Blue and modogadget switches to simplify my re-wiring. I've seen a Big Bore Kit by Forseti on japbikespares.com that I'm debating since my engine will most likely need a rebuild anyways since it has been sitting for 10 years while I've been back in school but I'm still a year away from being able to restart my project. Thanks for doing these videos, they keep me going when i get bored studying for National Board Exams.

@ChadwickRider 4 года назад

I purchased those exact controls from 4into1. I was able to use the throttle body, but the clutch side I wasn't because there is no cutout on the bottom half of the controls body, so that bundle of wires is in the way and you can't get controls body to close flush all the way. Not sure why they did this, maybe they assume you're going inside the bars? No clue, but that bundle of wires pretty much rendered the clutch control useless on my build... $40 or something like that.

@joeybarra23 4 года назад

Loving this series man. You should build a Harley

@gregorpawlikowski 4 года назад

Hi. Would you be able to send me a link to website where you have bought that regulator/rectifier and also a question are these reg/rect same for all Honda's CB 500 four 70-75 ? appreciate your help. Thanks

@fearthezombie1275 4 года назад

Me hearing him say "we have two studs " made me giggle.

@chadreed6468 Год назад

So am I hearing correctly? that you can use a Cb500 wiring harness for a cb550?

@The9meister 4 года назад

Sunday is Australia Day

@djcristian84 4 года назад

are the only components in the battery box, the battery, starter solenoid, M-Unit & Reg/Rec?

@thetoad4654 4 года назад

Hey classic octane I love watching your videos and would love to know where you get all your part bikes. If you know of someone that likes old vintage 2strokes I have a 1972 Yamaha lt2 enduro that runs and drives that I'd be willing to trade for a cb500. Thank you kindly. I live in san Marcos tx to help you get a feel for where I am.

@iainmartin5562 4 года назад

Love the channel. Where did you learn about bikes. Trying to find an online course or resource for a beginner. Thanks

@Thoridin58 4 года назад

Love watching the build. Where do you source your new wiring/electronics parts?

@mr.angryman3599 4 года назад

I know this a weird question but someone is selling a 1981 cb650 in austin and I've never really seen one in person and you have the experience with them so would you see a 6 foot man comfortable in the 650? Would you recommend it as a daily driver?

@nickjames205 4 года назад

Dude the worst thing ever! I woke up this morning to find that my 1973 cl350 was stolen in the middle of the night. ☹️ I'm so freaking deviated

@daveco1270 4 года назад

I'd love to get a new wiring harness for my CB750 but that's such a time consuming process and the old one is currently working fine despite being 45 year old wires and connectors. I just replaced the ignition coils and put a Dyna electronic ignition in it. Are there any other electrical parts you'd recommend swapping out to help with overall performance? The new Dynatek coils have made a big difference, I'm getting a much better spark and the bike is no longer running on the rich side. If anything it's now running a little lean. I'm hoping to sort that out with some carb air screw adjustments.