The Problems about my Cafe Racer (After 5 years)

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Here is an honest review, about how it is to own a Custom Honda CX Cafe Racer during 5 years, including all its problems during this period.
In case you don't know, the builder of the Honda CX 650 Cafe Racer shown on this video, is Leonel Ribeiro, owner of "Oficina das Motas", located in Portugal.
The name of this Custom Honda CX Cafe Racer, is "Frankenstein".
I hope you like it.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Here is a link about the how to solve the Head Gaskets problems on any Honda CX:
www.cx500forum.com/threads/he...
Here is the presentation video about the Honda CX included on this video:
• Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Links to the 4 episodes about the building process.
Episode 1- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 2- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 3- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
Episode 4- • Cafe Racer (Honda CX 5...
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@yankez9238 Год назад

Already passed 5 years !? Time flies..

@RACER_TV Год назад

Indeed, :) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@enriqueperla4939 Год назад

It seems like yesterday. This project inspired many of us to improve the look of our rides.

@DidierBan Год назад

@@RACER_TV , I got mine right before you got yours , I decided to make mine a scrambler, that way I can do a longer distance trip more confortable compared with a Cafe style.

@Dan-56 Год назад

Having followed “ Frankenstein’s” original build, I’m so glad it’s still performing well for you 👍! I must agree on one point, even though I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt 😆!

@RACER_TV Год назад

looool. "100 kilometer butt ". That is a very nice one. And it says all. :) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@tomsnider7611 Год назад

As a cyclist I have learned that the pain in the arms and back comes from weak core muscles. It is important to keep the core strong. Doing so has helped me ride my bicycle for 6+ hours at a time when I'm out on those 160+km rides and has prevented me from having discomfort on my motorcycle.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Yes, interesting testimony. The main problem is, i don't make any exercise, which means i should ride my honda a lot more, until the pain went gone. Lol. :) Cheers.

@gabrielenitti3243 Год назад

exactly, strong core is key for both back and wrist pain

@scowlsmcjowls2626 Год назад

As a cyclist i have learned about pain in the butbut still i pedal on...

@Cube_Ernator1077 11 месяцев назад

You also might supplement with strength training, using compound movements at a gym. A qualified trainer will help you get the best results for your lifestyle. Good luck!

@user-yj5mh1sj1e 11 месяцев назад

ขับขี่ทางไกลให้สบายชิวๆต้องแนวแบบ honda phanthom 200ccสุดยอดวันละ1000กม.สบาย😅 my friend 😂😂

@billy.g3597 Год назад

They truly are a labour of love. Like a stern mistress she will make you toil and sweat. But with joy not given lightly, she will transport you to a place of exquisite bliss.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@paulofradinho4802 Год назад

Congrats, you have an awesome bike and RACER TV continues to inspire everyone that loves customizing a cafe racer. ✌

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Um abraço

@Mericanu Год назад

I can’t believe it’s been five years already. Still looking gorgeous. And always awesome videos.🥂

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

@1982toetoe Год назад

Everytime I watch one of your Videos or see photos of your CX650 I always get inspired to work on creating my CX650 Cafe Racer I'm currently building. Thanks.

@ryanmcmuffi6137 Месяц назад

I have 3 bikes 2 are rare in north america i have 2 yamaha fzrs 1 has been converted to a streetfighter and i have a 78 suzuki gs750 im going to be converting into a cafe racer. Your channel has been a huge inspiration to me i used to be all about sport bikes and then i saw how classy and sleek cafe racers are

@RACER_TV Месяц назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers

@AndyHermilo Год назад

Narras como si fuese un documental. Me gusta ese estilo. 🫡

@andyfranklunamorales2511 Год назад

EXCELLENT CHANNEL!! THEY ARE SO MOTIVATIONAL AND POSITIVE, THE MESSAGES THAT ARE GIVEN PRODUCE A FEELING OF APPRECIATION AND LOVE TOWARDS THOSE BEAUTIFUL MACHINES, THAT I FEEL VERY PROUD TO BE A MOTORIZED. THANK YOU RACER TV.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@jpiovezan Год назад

è notável o carinho que vc tem quando produz os videos e a preocupação em trazer as informações mais pertinentes e as tendências em design das queridas Cafe Racers, quando sai um video aqui no canal meus olhos brilham, desde a pandemia venho consumindo muito sobre o conteudo aqui apresentado e seu canal é um porto seguro e referencia e por isso iniciei um projeto em uma Kawasaki ZX-11 ano 1995, espero quem sabe possa ser merecedor de um dia aparecer aqui, seria uma honra. Obrigado por manterem este canal vivo e por fazer a diferença.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Muito obrigado meu caro amigo pelas simpáticas palavras. Espero continuar a ser merecedor de todos os seus elogios. :) Muito obrigado. :) Um abraço.

@MidniteSan Год назад

That exhaust tone and rumble ❤️👍👍👍... Awesome

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@larrywalker6310 Год назад

Thank you for showing your beautiful cafe racer again, I can't believe it's been five years,I myself ride a 41 year old suzuki gs750e aside from a bit of wear and tear and replacing a few gaskets and parts, and keeping up with simple maintenance she still starts up on the first try and gets me down the road.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective.I hope some of my tips/link about the head gaskets might be helpful to you. Because this is a problem related with all bikes, and not just the CX model. :) Cheers.

@kushanwickramasinghe4298 Год назад

happy to see that awesome bike after five years,Thank you Racer TV...and I saw a light blue coloured Honda CB750 cafe racer during this video.❤ that

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. Here is a link about that Blue Honda CB 750: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-foKOwz23L8o.html :) Cheers.

@kushanwickramasinghe4298 Год назад

@@RACER_TV Thank you for suggest that CB750.good luck 👍

@uroshavalon Год назад

Wow, thank you Victor, the life with old bike is like that, always some small thingy, but in a whole picture is just having a bit of heaven always beside you.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Indeed. :)Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@cpuuk Год назад

I had a CX500- the old plastic maggot was comfortable and reliable. Your Cafe Racer CX is amazing.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@webersteve1547 Год назад

Such a beautiful bike! I really enjoy jour channel, thank you so much for your work!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@zentwithcats2196 8 месяцев назад

I've been loving cafe racer for quite long and I'm about to get my first ever cafe racer which is a 250cc in a few days ahead and I'm really excited to get my hands on it. And this video answered my curiosity on cafe racer. Love this video. Thank you ❤

@lylemacdonald6672 Год назад

I had wanted to create a cafe racer based on a BMW boxer platform starting about 1990 but it wasn't until I began watching your vlogs seven years ago that rekindled that desire. Because of your vlogs I pulled the trigger on a cafe project bike beginning Spring 2017. I cannot believe it has been 7 years watching your great videos, 6 years on my machine and 5 years for your machine. Thank you for all the work you put into sharing the great cafe racers of the world which has inspired many of us to pursue our dreams. Kindest of regards. 🇨🇦

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my dear friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support during all these years. :) Cheers.

@henkenpr570 Год назад

Yo uso mi café racer chinita, IVICE. Todos los días, y con la lluvia es triste, pero la experiencia de manejar así es inolvidable. Este canal me encanta!!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.

@Coolhand99au Год назад

Great honest video Vitor It was nice to see Frankenstein again. She has aged well, the patina adds to her character. I have also had my head gasket leak. and the advice you gave me on how to retension the head was very helpful I have the same exhaust pipes as yours and I have added baffles to mine. But your sounds amazing I love my CX650 Cafe and I know guys that have ridden tham across Australia, they are a very reliable bike

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you Dear Steve. I think your exhaust pipes sound as good as the ones from "Frankenstein". The only difference, is probably on the way i record the sound. I usually use the GoPro camera to record the sound, because it captures a very realistic sound. I am very glad my tips/link will be helpful to you. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@itsalldoable Год назад

Hi Vitor, What can I say....one of my all time favourite bikes. I have always loved your bike and really enjoyed watching the build process. I can't believe that 5 years has passed since you completed it. Time just flies past so quickly. You may recall my hope to come down to Portugal, well we are finally making plans for this year. I would like to meet up with you for a coffee while we are there and see your bike in the flesh. Kind regards Paul from 48SPOKES (UK)

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you dear Paul for all your kind words. Yes, it would be a pleasure to meet you in person. I live around 30 km from Oporto city. It's just a matter of arranging the meeting details. When are you thinking of visiting Portugal?

@vasilisdedes5100 Год назад

One more great video! Thank you!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@Ibaku350 Год назад

No imaginaba ni remotamente que eras Portugués, debí sospecharlo por el excelente gusto. Me encanta tu canal, ojalá mi voz sonara cómo la tuya. Me atrapa

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos.

@kravanamjesecu Год назад

I've been watching Racer TV for ages and even today I can't understand how this channel hasn't got Million+ subs...this is a benchmark RU-vid channel of bike customization.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. I must confess that i love to receive comments like yours. Thank you. :) Cheers.

@florianpinto9999 Год назад

That you for sharing your experiences!!!! nice bike, congrat!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@CapitanZardina Год назад

hermosa moto y gracias por compartir tu experiencia, amo este canal. PD. ese tipo de escapes me encanta que suena cuando tiene que sonar.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos.

@kermitthefrog6363 Год назад

Frankenstein still looks awesome my friend!!!!! I hope your spring riding has been going well...ours has been not so nice with 6 degree weather and lots of rain....bikes are not happy! Bikers either!!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Your comment made realize how lucky i am about the weather. Here in Portugal is now about 20 degrees celsius. It might still be a bit cold during the night, with something around 12 degrees celsius. I really hope you could enjoy your bike very soon. Be patient, the good riding days will return. :) Cheers.

@svendtveskg5719 5 месяцев назад

Great, handsome and good sounding bike you made there, man!

@RACER_TV 5 месяцев назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@Mo_G Год назад

Amazing video with lot of informations , thx great job

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Год назад

An excellent review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning and riding a Café motorcycle. I can certainly agree you definitely hit the high points of Frankenstein. Nothing is perfect, but, Frankenstein is definitely a beautiful Café racer. And, as always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Ride safe my friend and enjoy the rides as you take them! Hope you all are doing well….. Cheers:)

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. I also think a lot of people is having the similar problems with the cylinder gaskets, just because there are no oficial informations about this. Because the absence of asbestos changes everything. Because the absence of asbestos on head gaskets, changes everything. I hope this video may be very helpful to many to solve this problem. Everything is great here. I hope the same from You. Thank you. :) Cheers.

@rog9171 Год назад

Comme d'habitude j'adore regarder vos vidéos ; pertinente et pragmatique. Un grand kiff As usual I love watching your videos; real and so pragmatic. So pleasant

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Salute

@galocascio Год назад

Thank you for sharing this amazing video

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@jorgecodazzi1 10 месяцев назад

Excellent description.

@RACER_TV 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@chiquitinenmoto1017 Год назад

Great video and a great bike. Best regards !!!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@georgeg.gentzelii1385 Год назад

I just can't believe it's been 5 years already ... WOW!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Indeed. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@aGentleUser Год назад

Time flies! Glad you still enjoy your racer! Ergonomics is really important when travelling. Therefore I would prefer a scrambler, or even better multiple bikes. One for "shorter & fun rides", one for touring. Recently I bought a Suzuki Freewind, which has some great potential to become a scrambler, and now ridden with it 1100km in 3 days. Mainly local roads, even some kilometers offroad, around 20 hours riding in 3 days. Of course alot of resting and sightseeing, but no pain in back, arms knees ... this simple bike impressed me!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Very interesting experience. Thank you Marek for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@rakhmanhakim239 Год назад

Thank you very much... That's information very help me

@glengerdes4158 Год назад

Still looks good!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

@TrustyZ900 Год назад

Amazing you have time to respond to all of these chaps. I remember working as a mechanic at a Honda dealer. In the 1st models, CX 500's had a recall on cam chain related problems Hated to rip the little twins apart. Have to admit, your bike put the originals to shame in the looks dept. Beautiful bike, beautiful sound.

@TrustyZ900 Год назад

P.S. The man narrating has an intriguing voice. Is that you?

@RACER_TV Год назад

Loool. No. The truth is, this voice is not exactly real. I use this "robotic" voice created by software, because I'm Portuguese, and my bad English accent (and voice), can ruin the documentary character that I like for my videos. I already tried a real British voice in one of my videos, and, surprisingly, almost everyone hated it. Curiously, the robotic voice sounds really very real and professional for most non-English Speakers.:) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@moon0771 Год назад

Cá em casa há uma CB750 Seven Fifty é uma grande moto, o meu filho adora-a e usa-a no dia a dia , diz ele que nunca mais a vende. Um excelente video como sempre.

@hajolotgerink3640 Год назад

Great sounding bike 👍

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@hansdegebruiker1968 Год назад

I had the gl500d silverwing as a first bike. I would buy this beautiful bike in a heartbeat.

@Reverendos Год назад

Splendid video, sir. Above all sincere. As you say, what is the best bike? It is the one that is really enjoyed. It doesn't matter, big or small; ugly or pretty; The best bike is the one you enjoy.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Indeed. You said it all. It is always a real pleasure to ride this CX. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@jorgecoelho9303 Год назад

Sempre excepcionais os videos que apresenta.Sou proprietário de uma BMW com 36 anos, transformada numa Scrambler, infelizmente estou ausente de PT 😔 para poder desfrutar do prazer da sua condução. Apreciaria o ver um vídeo tratar o assunto que deve preocupar todos os amantes de motos transformadas, relativamente ao anúncio das futuras inspeções para motociclos, previsto para Janeiro de 2024. Obrigado

@rosrider93 9 месяцев назад

I really love this channel.. bought my Cafe Racer Bike last week and almost half of my savings are used by that bike.. But it's okay .. I love motorcycles and I'll get old riding motorcycle with my son🤘⚡🏍️🖤

@RACER_TV 9 месяцев назад

Thank you my friend for your support. Enjoy your best investment. It will give you a lot of fun, and hapiness to your Son. :) Cheers.

@SamSung-4ever 11 месяцев назад

Dźwięk tej Hondy jest niesamowity mogę go słuchać godzinami❤ czy głos użyty w filmie to syntezator głosu czy prawdziwy głos właściciela?

@mulliedog1 Год назад

Thanks for the info. I find the hour mark is my time for a break too on mine.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@karanmora1339 Год назад

Nice video brother

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@oldcult317 Год назад

Very Nice !!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@rijanioantonio3069 Год назад

Sou motociclista, tenho custom, speed e super speed, nunca me interessei muito pelas café racers, apesar de achar muito bonitas, mas o vídeo é tão bom e didático que me inscrevi no canal!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

@rubenangelvarisco9719 Год назад

Beautiful moto🎉

@2000maomag Год назад

Hermosa moto, lo felicito. Hace unos días compré una Royal Enfield continental GT 650. Voy a modificarla poco a poco, pero la idea de cómo quiero que se vea al final es como su Frankenstein. Gracias por traducir al idioma español.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. Good luck for your project. :) Saludos.

@rsbharley4766 Год назад

Excellent video Racer., I think Frankenstein is ageing very well. Bikes of any age can have problems, nothing is perfect. I think riding a cafe racer or sports bikes for long distance is just a case of more ride time and getting ride fit, here in Oz every ride is a long ride. Take care and ride safe mate. Cheers

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my dear friend for sharing your perspective. I can also testify that on long trips with good and straight roads, the riding position is not so bad, because the wind helps to keep the body up straight. The problem here in Portugal, is that most local/national roads, are full of curves, demanding a lot of braking and gearbox work.But like you said, after we getting used to, our body seems to be more and more resistant to fatigue and pain. You too. Thank you. :) Cheers.

@HugoMNF Год назад

I like this, factor: Time. Nice bike!

@ap4709pk Год назад

The bike still looks great. 👍👍

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

@ludovic9477 Год назад

Thx for vidéo 👍🏻

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

@user-vl2xe2kh4n Год назад

Yes! cafe racer style ❤

@jardelfloriano1764 Год назад

Acabei de finalizar minha café racer, uma CG 99 no estilo militar. Sempre quis montar uma e consegui realizar esse sonho, mas pela experiência que estou passando a maior complicação é a posição na moto. Não indico ficar usando como se fosse uma moto para trabalhar, pois judia muito as costas. A minha moto tem o guidão estilo morcego e não queria mudar, pois fica muito bonito, mas estou pensando.muito em mudar o guidão. A mior satisfação é que onde passa ou a moto fica parada, todos olham, chama muita atenção. Todos perguntam que moto é essa e elogiam.bastante. Essa moto ficara para andar aos finais de semana e vou ter que comprar outra moto para ser mais confortável para fazer meu trabalho. A Café não é confortável e acho q nunca será rsrsr, mas que é bonito,, isso é 😂😂😂

@Mytwistedvoices 9 месяцев назад

I have run into many people that rebuild bike for the first time and want a cafe racer. They see the parts to put on the bike and ignore the internal requirements. As some one that has rebuild bikes, I have to explain that points, carbs, wiring, connections, voltage generation and regulation all require replacing on vintage bikes for daily riding. Neck and wheel bearings are 40+ years old. Of course, brakes need to be rebuild. Too often the coils are damaged by time. They over heat and the engine doesn't run when they get hot. It becomes a machine that they ride on the weekend and work on it all week. All the tweeking they have to do to get the modifications to run right. Vintage motorcycles come with vintage issues.

@uncleconconz894 Год назад

Beautiful bike

@marcop1587 Год назад

Just a personal experience: I can definitely use mine on a daily basis, reliability wise I haven't really modded anything on a mechanical level that made it more unreliable or over-complicated or anything, the donor has always been a fairly simple machine with very little problems of her own. I have been working extensively on electric/wiring etc to be able to fit certain mods but they've worked fine ever since. Long rides? Not with my mono racer seat Comfortable? Not with my mono racer seat 😂 Still enjoy my 1 hour/2 hours trips though which to be honest is all I did even when it was a regular bike, otherwise I would have gotten a maxi enduro or something.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your own perspective. It seems your major problem is not realy the mono racer seat, but only the butt. Just as someone already said here: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt. Loool :) Cheers.

@marcop1587 Год назад

@@RACER_TV precisely

@ashley-tm1uk Год назад

i’ve been watching your channel for a few years and never have commented, but want you to know how much i have appreciated your sharing of the great bike builds around the world. I have great respect for your keen eye and meticulous attention to fine details… this being said, I have had many motorcycles, none of which i have built. I also love bicycles, and ride a considerable amount on various frame types that don’t include road bikes. I’ve actually just built my own using a $150. walmart bought aluminum frame, which is the only part of the bike remaining. the reason i mention this is because through my cycling experience, i’ve learned that simple changes ( which are much easier to make on a bike ) can make a huge difference in overall comfort… my point in all of this is that when you are comfortable , and everything feels right, it makes the whole experience much more pleasurable, and leaves you longing for more…in my opinion, there is no good reason to compromise comfort for coolness, because you can have it all when you get it right…there is a formula that works for each of us. the key is finding it. with highest regards, ashley

@RACER_TV Год назад

Dear Ashley, Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support, and especialy your tips. I think i understood what you said, but there is another very important point, that i forget to mention on this video. I can also testify that on long trips with good and straight roads, the riding position on my CX is not so bad, because the wind helps to keep the body up straight. The main problem here in Portugal, is that most local/national roads, are full of curves, demanding a lot of braking and gearbox work. And this is what causes fatigue in almost any motorcycle. Everytime we break on a curve, our arms have to handle with our weigh. And for me, this is the biggest cause of fatigue, and not so much the riding position. But i think I will all explain this on a future video. Thank you so much for your help. :) Cheers.

@ashley-tm1uk Год назад

i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…

@ashley-tm1uk Год назад

i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…

@ashley-tm1uk Год назад

i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…

@ashley-tm1uk Год назад

i guess it’s pretty good when the biggest problem is the curves in the road…keep ‘em rolling brother!…id never seen Your bike before now…quite a beautiful piece of machine and art…

@carlosgooglemaps94 Год назад

Dear Victor; I have been riding my CX since I finished the transformation to cafe on July 2017, my experience is similar to yours without major issues so far, I can ride for two hours get off the bike half hour and get back on for others two hours, little discomfort here and there (my butt and lower back) but I love the bike!!!😣👍🏻

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. As someone already said here: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometer gas tank……I only have a 100 kilometer butt". lool. It seems you have a 2 hours Butt. Lool. Cheers.

@carlosgooglemaps94 Год назад

@@RACER_TV true!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

@JorritV70 Год назад

Loud pipes save lives😇 I have the same with my caferacer descent at low rev’s and noisy by higher rev’s.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@manliogebbia3596 Год назад

bel video e sopratutto onesto, alla fine è sempre una vecchia moto anche se ha tanti particolari cambiati e nuovi per i piccoli inconvenienti elettrici li penso che una maggiore attenzione costruttiva non è sufficiente spesso i componenti non è detto che siano di straordinaria qualita' e comunque accenderla a primo colpo dopo 4 mesi è un grandissimo risultato le batterie al piombo e acido senza essere tenute nel mantenitore di carica dopo 4 mesi non so se siano cosi' cariche. Per quanto riguarda il discorso della guarnizione della testata ura vera seccatura ma bravissimi ad aver trovato la soluzione. Per il discorso scomodita' che dire non sono delle touring.....e ci sta.

@mithileshgangawane212 Год назад

Without suffering there is no compassion i think problem is important in life ❤❤❤

@TheHuhiHuhi Год назад

Thank of you I make my cafe after your cafe finish I in love with it Like you said 1 hour that max for ride

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@russellleggatt4269 Год назад

Magnifecent machine!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@v.r.m.c3683 Год назад

Esa café me encanta y El sonido del motor es Hermoso.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Saludos.

@admirable_kon5083 Год назад

Já tinha andado neste canal várias vezes, mas nunca pensei que fosse de Portugal! Costuma vir à concentração de Faro? Um abraço e boas viagens! 💪

@RACER_TV Год назад

Olá Amigo. Sim, é natural não saber que sou Português. Nó mesmo neste género de video é que dá para descobrir. Não, por acaso nunca fui à concentração de Faro. Sou do Norte, a 30 km do Porto. Boas Curvas. :) Um abraço

@admirable_kon5083 Год назад

@@RACER_TV É pena, porque senão encontrávamo-nos por cá! Tem umas Cafe Racers impecáveis, bom gosto! 👌 Boas curvas e um grande abraço! 😉

@RACER_TV Год назад

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

@dylanorr2127 Год назад

Man ive been thinking about buying a motorcycle for a while and these old cafe racer builds are inspiring. I found a Honda CB750 is that an ok starter or maybe too big?

@lemoinexavier Год назад

Time flies.... Seems you posted it 1 year ago...

@doctorthousand Год назад

If you put a little lubricant in cream before screwing the headlight you can reduce friction and the formation of acrylic powder.

@RACER_TV Год назад

The problem is, my headlight seems to be sealed. I don't see any way to remove acrylic. But thanks for the tips. :) Cheers.

@doctorthousand Год назад

If the headlight lens is made of glass you can clean it with acetone (dimethylketone), if it is made of plastic you should have it polished internally by a coachbuilder

@RACER_TV Год назад

The headlight lens is made from plastic or acrylic. The main problem, is that the friction that causes the dust, is inside, and there is no way of removing the lens because it is fixed/sealed.

@lukasgarage956 Год назад

The first problem I had with my CX cafe was paying the €500 for the TUV inspection so I can register it.....way worth it.

@cedricletourneur5980 Год назад

Oh punaise le dépassement juste avant le virlo, chaud-bouillant!!!

@tedecker3792 Год назад

Time to get the dust cover off my CX and get back to work.

@pablo.goulart Год назад

Top 👍

@thecasualrider2668 Год назад

Man it feels like you just made this bike a few months ago. It's been 5 years 😮😮

@fusionbim Год назад

Not only the "best bike you ever had"... absolutely still the best Cafe Racer ever on RU-vid. And the fact that it's that very special Honda CX 650 just make it timeless. I had a Honda CX 500 Turbo many uears ago and whenever I miss it I re-watch the "The Pure Sound of my Honda CX Cafe Racer" always at the top of my bookmarks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hm4W87MWkOU.html

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

@pottasium7117 Год назад

wear and tear gives character. I prefer used bikes and cars rather than the "show-room special" thats all polished up

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@pottasium7117 Год назад

@@RACER_TV Thanks man. Hope you're doing alright

@TeacherPauloPontes Год назад

The longest I could ride my pseudo-cafe racer intruder 250 for 1 hour, i would get butt pains and the bike was not big enough, very uncomfortable. I can go longet on my Vulcan S now, but additional gel seats can help greatly.

@RACER_TV Год назад

Yes, your comment approaches a very interesting subject. I also noticed that a bike with a better riding position, will increase some pain on the butt. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

@hridoybiswas4063 Год назад

Nice

@RACER_TV Год назад

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@germanmachine8129 Год назад

Motorcycles are works of art

@motoalchemy Год назад

I've been riding my custom norton commando since 2009....almost 80k ....it's been fantastic...but you do need to stay up on the maintenance

@Eisenarsch60 Год назад

Ich fahre seit 30 jahren Honda....nie probleme...einfach gute Motorräder

@antoniocolino7530 Год назад

Hey I LOVE your helmet!!!!! What are you wearing???

@RACER_TV Год назад

It is the Bell Bullitt. But i don't recommend it. Too noisy, too expensive, and the head fit in not great either. But if you search on the internet, there are several other very similar helmets, with are a much cheaper, more comfortable, and almost identical to this Bell Bullit. :) Cheers.

@simaopedro1482 Год назад

Adoro quando um tuga se afirma no Mundo, Parabéns, caralho!!

@RACER_TV Год назад

Loool. Muito obrigado amigo. :) Um abraço.

@jean-luclemonnier2335 Год назад

Mí Saludó para Todos desdé Venezuela con mí Café Racer XLCR 1977 ..:)

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos

@alejmonzon Год назад

Pain is part of the fun!

@aneeshooooo Год назад

Wow. 5 years. Also any updates on the xs650 with Norton tank

@RACER_TV Год назад

Hi. I have been working on the design of the side covers during the last weeks, and I think I finally "hit the jackpot". It is now more beautiful than ever. Very classic, simple, loads of personality, and extremely elegant. But there is more. I finally found the perfect Builder to make it happen. I can no longer trust on Leonel's promises. I am very disappointed with him. I still haven't contacted the new builder, but I am sure he will be extremely interested on building my XS Project. Thank you for asking. :) Cheers.

@viktorbenedek868 Год назад

At 9:50 great idea to pass 2 cars with 3 bikes crossing the center line before a bend. If someone would be the same idiot at the same time at the same curve from opposite direction, or a bus came or just a fast car... you would be dead. Congrats!

@joshurrr Год назад

Where did you get your gloves from in the end clip? They look so cool, I want a pair

@RACER_TV Год назад

I am glad you liked. My gloves are from Chester Jefferies cycling mitt leather/crochet. Unfortunately, they are not available anymore. www.chesterjefferies.co.uk/mens-special-offers/ But try to search on google for "gloves bike leather and crochet", and you will find similar gloves. :) Cheers.

@joshurrr Год назад

@@RACER_TV thanks you very much 🙏

@rmadrid586 Год назад

Para pronto las restauradas son solo para decoración… por los ańos q tienen no son para uso diario… son incómodas todas son solo para dar un roll ala semana de 1 hr .. .. Pero están bien como un hobi o decoración

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Saludos

@gautamsaharan2397 Год назад

I love my Continental GT 535cc

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

@stespin 9 месяцев назад

What I've learned from my Cafe Racer, a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50: - No, it's not reliable because sooner or later you'll find yourself at the side of the road; - Yes, it's reliable because there's no electronics except for the battery, and the whole bike is made of literally a handful of components, so whatever problem it may have you only need a bit of knowledge and the same 3-4 tools from your basic toolbox to McGyver the shit out of it; - Yes, you can travel with it, those engines (especially the 2 cilinders, low power, high torque ones like mine) love to run at constant, reasonably high rpms, so you can basically stay on the highway at normal cruising speed for as long as you have fuel; - No, I would not suggest to travel very long distances with it because your back will run out before the fuel; - Carburation is a bitch. You change the silencers? You have to do it all over again. You change air filters? Again. Did you do it for summer and now it's winter? Again. - It's a pain in the ass because cops really really really love to pull you over for the most creative reasons. I would suggest to have one for the fun of it, for dirtying your hands, for the learning experience and for weekend trips, *definitely* *not* as your main/only mean of transport.

@dingo416 Год назад

I would like to ask for your help. Would you be able to recommend, someone here in Portugal, who could properly restore to near original condition a fuel tank for a 1984 Honda VF1000R Motorcycle. Thanks so much

@fonziebulldog5786 Год назад

Oned a Hayabusa and you would think it was a proper bike for long fast trips. And it was to a certain degree when you fast got worn out in the body because of the rider position. I then bought a Triumph Street Triple and now i could travel far beyond what i could on the Hayabusa without resting.

@tomvoxx4082 Год назад

👍👍👍👍👍

@RACER_TV Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

@xrv404 Год назад

Are you Attenborough's son? Nice calm speaker voice 😊

@RACER_TV Год назад

Lool. The truth is, this voice is not exactly real. I use this "robotic" voice created by software, because I'm Portuguese, and my bad English accent (and voice), can ruin the documentary character that I like for my videos. I already tried a real British voice in one of my videos, and, surprisingly, almost everyone hated it. Curiously, the robotic voice sounds really very real and professional for most non-English Speakers.:) Cheers.

@xrv404 Год назад

@@RACER_TV I know, thats why I wrote 'speaker voice'😊👍🏻

@RACER_TV Год назад

Sorry. I am not used to receive good comments about this voice. Lool :) But I am glad you like. I also try to make long pauses between sentences, to achieve a calm and relaxed atmosphere. :) Cheers.