Top 5 Cafe Racer Motorcycles For Beginners

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Top 5 Cafe Racer Motorcycles For Beginners
In today's video I give you my top 5 cafe racer motorcycles for beginners. The motorcycle platforms on this list were chosen because of their more affordable price and price of parts, their stock shape which lends itself well to the cafe racer look, and their large amount of support and information. Any of these 5 cafe racer motorcycles should be a good starting poaint for anyone looking to get into the world of cafe racers and custom bike building. I hope you enjoy the video. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for new automotive content!
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@DriversSide 3 года назад

What was you first project bike? COMMENT BELOW⬇️

@SvenTviking 3 года назад

First lesson. It’s not a “CAFÉ” racer. It’s a “CAFF” racer. The British rockers who first built these bikes back in the 60’s, rode them to greasy spoon diners and truck stops called “Transport Cafes” Now they didn’t know how to pronounce “Café”, they saw it as “Caff”. In fact, in the UK, a diner that does fried breakfasts, coffee, tea, basic lunches, is still universally known as a “Caff”. A café is something far posher with cakes, maybe wine, tapas, that sorta thing.

@DriversSide 3 года назад

@@SvenTviking Sounds like more of a regional pronunciation thing rather than a rule lol. I thing most people nowadays will continue pronouncing it “Café”

@DEANO914 3 года назад

87’ Yamaha Radian. Not the best choice for sure but I basically got the bike for free. And it actually came out pretty good.

@AK-hn4jy 3 года назад

Goldwing 🤟😂

@Kane-O-Mansfield 3 года назад

@@SvenTviking Potato/Tomato...... Depends where you're from.

@Str8sixfan 3 года назад

I have no business being on any motorcycle, but I've always liked the look of cafe racers. Really enjoyed this one!

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Just take a rider’s safety course and you’ll be right at home!

@minimalistix1337 3 года назад

I had maybe worst expectations from motorcycles than you, never wanted to be even around them. Tried later in life, and now this is my favorite hobbie.

@ryanjay707 2 года назад

Yup likewise, I can appreciate the look at all bikes but cafe racers to me are timeless

@samburt 2 года назад

Something about a cafe racer is pulling me - super affordable as well

@chrisaskme811 2 года назад

I agree, you shouldn’t even be watching these videos

@shannonchurchill4556 3 года назад

News flash; none of the bikes mentioned will be “the fastest on the road”. When pursuing the build style called a “cafe racer”, remember all the bikes mentioned are anything but race worthy. It’s just nostalgia basically, and the pursuit of creativity.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

well said!

@danpolk 5 месяцев назад

News flash? How stupid do you think everyone watching these videos happens to be?

@Bimmersheck 2 года назад

Just bought my first bike to build into a Cafe racer. 1985 CB650. Got it for 300 bucks off a a friend which is a steal! I'm so excited to start building it. Love the videos on this channel. Definitely will help me alot with the build!

@DriversSide 2 года назад

So awesome! Enjoy it! Now that the weather is getting nice again, I should be finishing up the CB650 build

@philcaron 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! Looking forward to the 2 additional videos. Working now on a 1200cc Goldwing. Cheers!

@DriversSide 3 года назад

No problem! We have a goldwing build going on this channel as well!

@HolstonEllis 3 года назад

I just started my first build a couple months ago. It's a 1982 Kawazaki Z550 LTD (KZ550C), which is more of a cruiser style. I'm converting to monoshock rear suspension, upholstering the seat pan in more of a cafe racer style, but it's still going to be good for two riders and I don't plan to lower the handlebars for a more comfortable riding position. So it's kind of a hybrid chopper/cafe racer/brat bike. Hopefully pretty unique.

@Blballerboy 2 года назад

Howd the bike end up? any pictures?

@matthewmitchell8941 Год назад

A tenant abandoned a '74 Yamaha Tx 750 basket case at a rental property. Do I throw it away, or Cafe bike it? How did your build go?

@climatepurification 2 года назад

Appreciate seeing these old bikes on the road again. Hope you guys post videos of your builds.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

The videos are starting up again this week!

@wisdomfox857 Год назад

The fu part some people are trying sale these bike for 100k plus when they go for around 6-8k

@ElNoriega4 3 года назад

I’m making my first project it’s a Honda tool 125 and I’m exited, great video 🔥

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Thanks so much! Good luck on your project!

@sofianmaguilej1848 2 года назад

Planning on starting my first project bike in a year or two. This vid comes in handy now and will probably be brought back up when it’s time to start building😁

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

@Kane-O-Mansfield 3 года назад

First project bike was an '84 Cb250N and now a Kz440 - Fun times! Great vid btw

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Awesome couple of bikes! And thank you!

@racerrr2231 3 года назад

BOMBASTIC 💯❤️

@taylordarr3 2 года назад

I've owned a couple Yamaha XS over the years. I personal like my xs400 over my 750 because of how light and nimble it is. I'm looking at an sr500 this week for the same reason

@DriversSide 2 года назад

That’s a good point! There’s something to be said about small, light, and nimble bikes!

@dopernautzofficial1504 2 года назад

that's the one thing I dont like about my 750 is not the lightest cafe racer haha

@malcolmwind 3 года назад

Just starting my first project bike, it’s an 82 Cb900F. My inspiration is CRD’s #1 EVO except without the fairing and maybe with an OEM “Freddie Spencer” inspired paint scheme.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Sounds awesome! Good luck on your build

@andrewhannam. 3 года назад

Yamaha xs750/xs850's are super cool triples sound amazing

@itsyoboimarky 2 года назад

I’m picking up a 1980 Honda CB900 custom in two days. And I’m planning to build it as a cafe racer lol. Any suggestion of where to buy oem/aem parts for it? Thanks!

@mmotorcycles9497 3 года назад

I mostly restore classic sportbikes from the late eighties to mid nineties. But I’m doing a 1972 Honda cl 100. I’m going to switch out the motor for a 100cc 2 stroke. Bike was running all original and cheap.

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Very nice! Can’t go wrong with 2 strokes

@kaysec 2 года назад

Thank you! This was super helpful

@DriversSide 2 года назад

No problem! Glad I could help! :)

@beanbagcrew9892 3 года назад

Very interested in what's going on with the Goldwing?

@Youllvanish 2 года назад

Hi, just discovered the channel and subscribed! OK, so I'm working on a 1966 Moto Guzzi 125cc Stornello Sport. it was my wife's late father's bike, so I'm doing a complete resto mod on it. converting from a 6v to a 12v system, fresh suspension, new carb new wheels and tires, basically building the remnants from scratch and have a long job ahead of me. thanks for all the great content! keep up the great work!

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and subscribing! What a great bike and it sounds like you are doing that project tastefully!

@AnthonyyVanessa_ 2 года назад

Question. Do you recommend a new rider to purchase a bmw k100 custom built?

@gottanikoncamera 4 месяца назад

Well, it was surreal clicking on this random cafè video and hearing your familiar voice (I’ve followed your film channel since the beginning) and seeing a familiar setting. Never had a clue from watching your film channel that motorcycles were in your life. Cool beans.

@Fleawest 3 года назад

Great video. I'm working on a Suzuki GS450 now. Still working on teardown and waiting for parts to show up that were ordered in November. USPS sucks!

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Great bike! Waiting for parts is no fun!

@TheVengeanceofdefile 3 года назад

Really awesome content brother very inspirational and informative

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy it! I’ll hopefully get back to posting once I’m back from vacation

@jiro6029 3 года назад

what tire set would you recommend?

@pompom5930 3 года назад

Dude thanks❤

@EdlerRuprecht 2 года назад

So in love with the Honda cb

@hissleboat95 3 года назад

I think the old TX yamahas are pretty easy. I’m doing one right now and have had minimal issues and nothing super hard to figure out and I am not mechanically inclined. I haven’t watched your other videos yet but I’ll have to see if my bike made the cut.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Ah yes the TX bikes are pretty solid platforms!

@thatdustinleblanc 3 года назад

CB360 here, in the midst of the conversion. I would have gone for a 550/750, but availability in my neck of the woods is limited and this bike came up for a great deal

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Nice! I really like the CB360! Its a fun around town bike

@apexproductions7232 Год назад

What a coincidence, I was watching this Vedio to possibly find a future build idea. You mentioned how you love the 5 spoke wheels on the Suzuki gs models! I have a gs850 cafe with 5 spoke wheels 😂

@DriversSide Год назад

Haha that’s funny😂 those wheels are sweet!!

@neildorritt5719 11 месяцев назад

I have a skyteam ace 125. I'm building a scrambler / Cafe racer hybrid sort of thing. Low budget build, not show bike quality but I'm loving it

@joshuaeasterby7408 2 года назад

what do u think of pursang electric bike for beginner or a calk or a dab motors cafe racer or a land moto electric bike or suron off roader or tourer

@Bludlungg 2 года назад

Tokyo revengers has really gotten me into Motorcycles. I used to overlook them, but know I know the real value of them

@markdavidaredonia187 2 года назад

Mikey and his bobber!

@Andrew-qc8jh Год назад

Is their channel dead? I can't find them

@misakufoxx 10 месяцев назад

@@Andrew-qc8jhit’s a manga/anime series!!

@ThatOneFryGuy446 3 года назад

Picked up a 79 CB750 with light cosmetic damage for 600$! Looking to build my first cafe racer!

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Great buy! Good luck!

@kevinkuhar1419 3 года назад

I'm currently in the process of buying a 1980 honda cb. It's a project im really excited for! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Great choice! There are tons of resources online. Feel free to email me or leave comments with questions and I’ll try my best to answer

@leojohnwayne1422 3 года назад

Hi I’m new to this. Which will be the best one for commuting here in NYC traffic? From one borough to another? I don’t mind the speed

@DriversSide 2 года назад

You honestly can't go wrong with any of these!

@zeta9molerat863 Год назад

The Honda CB bikes are definitely a good cafe style bike to start with and build. I have inherited a 83 Honda GL 1100 that I'm going to be turning into a cafe racer

@DriversSide Год назад

Heck yeah! That’s awesome!!

@ethanmeatzie6179 2 года назад

I recently acquired a 1970 Yamaha AT1 125 that I'm wanting to build into a scrambler. 'Course, it sat in snow drifts every winter since around the time I was born, so it's gotta be got back to running, so I've got a baked in excuse to mod it to what I want in the first place.

@kylecruz4233 2 года назад

That Canon P at the background 👌🏼

@choudhrysiddiq7305 3 года назад

Great video, what about the engines , we can new one or we need a mechanic ?

@terranovnicek1567 3 года назад

I'm building a 60s/70s style hardtail chopper out of a 75 kz400. After a year of working on someone else's half finished project, I'm only about a week from the first kick and a couple from the first ride

@DriversSide 3 года назад

So cool! I hope its a fun ride once its on the road!

@samueltheweber 2 года назад

I have an Yam XS650 Special, it’s a previously wrecked basket case, and I haven’t worked on it at all since buying the thing back in June. It’s been sitting outside for presumably decades and most everything, save the chrome and LP are rust ridden. The engine is seized and I’m fairly certain the interior is rusted stuck, as the gas tank had holes rusted throughout it, and and kick starter will not kick. I just put in some Marvel Oil on either cylinder via the spark plug tap, as well the oil intake, and am allowing it to rest inside for the next week or so. So if I’m unable to clean out the engine, much less get the thing to turn, I may well be SOL.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Damn.. I hope the bike was easier to revive than you thought

@tockingwatches2377 Год назад

I’m between a cafe racer and a scrambler for my first bike. Thanks for the vid.

@DriversSide Год назад

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your first bike!

@tockingwatches2377 Год назад

@@DriversSide Thanks. As much as I love the cafe racer style, the scrambler seems very practical. I just have no clue how much riding I’ll do on the road versus gravel, back roads, etc. I’m in the mountains of NC so while I’m hoping for a good mix, I have no clue what I’ll enjoy yet. Any suggestions?

@DriversSide Год назад

@@tockingwatches2377 It's all personal preference! Off roading is more taxing on the body and the bike but it does look very fun!

@ryanmg02 2 года назад

Currently doing a riding restore on a 86 Kawasaki zl900 Eliminator. Looking at picking up a ft500 as a cafe racer build

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Do it! That would be tons of fun!

@ynz0_316 2 года назад

Thankss

@oscartravis5740 2 года назад

Beautiful examples of what can be done with custom bikes, thanks a lot man 🙂

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

@nathana4464 3 года назад

Ngl I just bought my first motorcycle with very little info about what’s the best option and seeing my bike is on this list is really reassuring it’s a Yamaha xs750

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Nice!! I’m glad this video gave you a little peace of mind

@Aleal5 3 года назад

What is the model of the all black bike!?

@joelstatosky1817 2 года назад

So it seems that the general consensus with beginner café racers is to stick to bikes that wont need a lot of custom work and that don't have complex engine lay outs if you want to do modifications there. then it seems in the intermediate café racers we still have bikes with good parts availability and community however these bikes will often have more complex engine layouts or parts that make them harder to work and cost some more money for parts (if you are a car guy bike parts will seem cheap at just about every level though). Then in the advanced category we have just about anything.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Exactly!

@sxul5564 2 года назад

I have a xs1100 and was curious if it would be a good platform for a Cafe racer?

@DriversSide 2 года назад

I think it would work pretty well!

@dejadii 2 года назад

I was recently gifted my Pop’s old ‘79 Honda Cx500c because he inherited our buddy’s ‘07 Fat Boy when he passed away. My dad left the CX out in the elements so it’s been a bit of a pain trying to get it looking good again and I told him I really want to turn it into a cafe racer but my plans for it have freaked him out a bit since he thinks it’s such a great bike, originally. I don’t blame him and I agree. Although I’m an artist (he is too) and he appreciates my vision, and I do see how it could be much better put to use on a CB model as I always see so many more parts readily available plus the body style is already flat unlike my CX which is very angular. Just making a Cafe seat entails so much more for a CX than a CB. :/ Anyway, my inspiration for my bike is the “Thunderflite;” a concept car created by Ford in 1961. The year is off, sure, but the curves and the details are just way too amazingly James Bond-ish to pass up!

@DriversSide 2 года назад

What a great story behind that bike! The CX is definitely a more difficult platform to turn into a cafe racer, but they are very cool when done right!

@Mr7352 Год назад

I just got a hold of a 1972 kawasaki 175 enduro , I think i got an idea from your videos what im going to do with it...Thanks.

@DriversSide Год назад

Glad the video gave you some ideas! Cheers

@jonbeargenx Год назад

GR 650 here, just aquired it and I am looking at different options :)

@DriversSide Год назад

Oh awesome! I hope you figure out what direction you want to go with it!

@cammed46 Год назад

just picked up a xs500 that’s pretty much a full cafe, got rear disk, dropped bars, cut & welded frame with a fiberglass cafe style seat and tank

@DriversSide Год назад

Sounds like a sweet bike!!

@MRMeaws Год назад

Are building cafe racers/bikes, for riding in streets, legal in most countries or is it more something to keep in your garage.

@DriversSide Год назад

It’s legal most of the time! Especially working with older bikes that didn’t have to follow as many newer safety regulations

@JMo4DMode Год назад

Seriousl Question here: How much would all of you pay for a 1978 Yamaha XS1100? I'm debating on whether or not to pull the trigger on this particular bike to start as a cafe racer project. I don't want to overpay.

@analogbebop 3 года назад

I know nothing about motorcycles but would love to get a cafe racer.

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Do it! I knew nothing about them when I got into them and bought my first motorcycle!

@luvphineus7486 3 года назад

@@DriversSide I’m trying to save up for one how much would u say I’d need to do a build like this?

@DriversSide 3 года назад

@@luvphineus7486 glad to hear it! It depends what you want to do and if you plan on doing it yourself or hiring someone. A very bare bones build can be maybe like $2000 but for a more comprehensive build I would say $4000-$5000

@Jason-kc5jx 2 года назад

Do you think a BMW K100 or K1100 is a good beginner bike to learn with?

@lecoureurdesbois86 3 года назад

Got a CB650 Nighthawk 83 as my first bike, will try to make a cafe/scrambler build! Paid 600$ for it, just needed a battery

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Sounds like an amazing deal!

@lecoureurdesbois86 2 года назад

@@DriversSide Yeah, had not run for 10 years, new battery and it started just fine

@aburge399 3 года назад

Working on a 1983 Suzuki GS650, building a Cafe Racer that screams GSXR in aesthetics.

@DriversSide 3 года назад

That sounds awesome!!!

@julianomendonca3339 3 года назад

I pAid ,$800 for a 1996 nighthawk 750 that runs but needs work. What u think?

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Nighthawks are always a good pickup!! For $800 and a little work, I think you’ll be really pleased

@Desert_juanito 3 года назад

Would a CB be a good first bike to get and to learn to ride on ?

@DriversSide 3 года назад

Oh yes! CB motorcycles are great for all levels!

@jkli14 Год назад

I got a 80 cb750 for my first bike, about a month in right now

@kennethmcdowell7991 2 года назад

Working on a 92 cafe /street fighter xj6 got her used so she needs some love

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Should be a fun project!

@bobbysingh5167 2 года назад

What is your opinion on opinion on the Yamaha Virago as cafe racer build for a beginner? Many thanks.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Hey there! I think the Virago is an awesome platform! There is lots of content out there for you if you're looking to customize one and they seem like great bikes!

@bobbysingh5167 2 года назад

Are they as adaptable and easy as the Honda CBRs?

@phoenixarizona8441 2 года назад

The Yamaha XJ 650 is Also perfect cafe racer similar to the xs

@danielrichard7151 Год назад

Am Daniel Richard from Nigeria, Am working on a sym Wolf classic 150 ,. I can't get any of those bikes you've mentioned in your review..

@Godwinalbertthomas Год назад

Would love to know your opinion about royal Enfield continental GT 650

@DriversSide Год назад

That bike may or may not be in the next video in this series!

@purplex_purple7717 3 года назад

I’m in need of as much info as I can get on Cafe Racers when I get out of bootcamp. I’m hoping to get me one but Ik I’ll be near the cost when I get stationed

@victorampo1137 3 года назад

Don’t buy one from any dealerships near your base.

@gattycampbell9190 Год назад

Honda cb 550 can you give me some tips

@gattycampbell9190 2 года назад

I'm in Jamaica and I'm working on a CB550 four 1975

@hornet25o 2 года назад

I have alot of honda hornets in my garage perfect bikes to turn into a cafe racer which is what i plan to do with em

@DriversSide 2 года назад

That’s awesome!! I don’t see those much!

@ghadinabhan8543 2 года назад

I loved the video by I would've appreciated an average price for the bikes

@millis9231 2 года назад

What year is ideal for the cb’s for a cafe racer?

@DriversSide 2 года назад

I’d say the cb500 or cb550s are my favorite

@troytower4135 2 года назад

I have a 1981 CB750 and honestly it looks great as a cafe without a lot of custom work, but the 1980s are probably the best years for cafe racers

@Jsanch23 9 дней назад

I got my 750 for 1k. So happy I found it

@twillandariys1261 2 года назад

cool videos

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Thanks :)

@cartezeloudermilk5659 2 года назад

I got a 1997 Suzuki GL 750 not sure what I want to do with it but really like some help but I want to do it myself just don't know where to start pay 50 bucks for it.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Wow that is a great deal! I would start by getting it running well

@cartezeloudermilk5659 2 года назад

@@DriversSide thank you I'm going to give you my best thanks for all the great videos and tips you're awesome dude I wish I could do what you do I'm going to learn.

@joelstatosky1817 2 года назад

The Honda CB platform also has the honda cbx, which is in many people's opinion the best sounding engine on any motorised vehicle outside of the Lexus LFA, and unlike a Lexus LFA you can get a cbx for under 15k

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Very true!!

@joelstatosky1817 2 года назад

@@DriversSide I would recomend it as a bike for people to build, however it's hard to find, and when you do find one you usually don't wanna ruin it

@jay999tv Год назад

I got the gpx 250 twin 2 as my first bike

@DriversSide Год назад

I haven't seen much info on this specific bike before. I'll have to check it out!

@dopernautzofficial1504 2 года назад

xs750 engine I can say is probably bullet proof. I have 2 extra I bought and got to run each under $300

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Awesome! Yes, that engine is great!

@Eont_ Год назад

I’m buying a Yamaha xs400 for my first bike and I’m gonna try to convert it into a cafe racer style I like while I’m learning how to work on bikes

@DriversSide Год назад

Nice! That’s how I started!!

@briangilbert230 2 года назад

My first was a rebuild on my 1975 Ducati 860 GT. the problem with most of the Bikes of earlier than the late 80s was the frames weren't stiff enough for the tire tech improvements so setting one up might take some frame stiffening. My ducati was stiff enough and had a wide swing arm so converting to a DiD wm6 rim and running state of the art tires of the 90s worked well. Drawbacks crappy switch and electrical gear and a long wheel base made is a slow turner but supremely stable healed over even in dumpy conditions.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

That's interesting! I didn't consider the frame stiffness when thinking about how tires have improved over the decades

@miked7745 3 года назад

Just curios, what's your opinion on Royal Enfield Café Racer's?

@DriversSide 3 года назад

I think they’re extra cool because they’re British and that’s where the cafe racer scene started! I would want to be more experienced when making one a cafe though to make sure I do it justice

@Thename123J 2 года назад

What do you think about BMW? Something like a R 45 or R 65

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Those will be in a separate video!

@Bostongreenm3. 2 года назад

Bmw k75 is much better and fairly easy and cheap to work on.

@jadelawrenceavila7621 2 года назад

There is this Bike here in my Country Its called Kawasaki barako Its single Cylinder 175cc the Barako 2 has 177 and both versions had 4 gears on and mainly used as Business bikes we put it in a sidecar and call it "Traysikel" Its pretty cheap in us i gues cuz Its 80k+ here and 1 dollar is equal to 50php here

@DriversSide 2 года назад

That’s awesome! I will have to research these!

@richardbartonbarton5605 10 месяцев назад

Thanks I'm looking for something

@ThatGuy-yu9tq 2 года назад

I'm 6.2 which motorcycle should I look into if someone my hight were trying to make a cafe racer

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Oooh that's a tough question.. I am not a tall guy by any means so it's hard for me to say. I would say look at bigger cc bikes because larger engines typically lead to larger and longer frames that might be more comfortable for you

@troytower4135 2 года назад

I’m 6.3 and my 1981 CB750 is a great fit for how tall i am

@ThatGuy-yu9tq 2 года назад

Thanks for the advice

@obedterrasas3078 2 года назад

I’m looking to work on a 1970s AMF Harley Davidson Z90, Comments or suggestions?

@DriversSide 2 года назад

That's awesome! I have a similar AMF Harley waiting to be worked on in the garage. Once I dive into it, I'll probably have some videos for you!

@obedterrasas3078 2 года назад

Nice I’m looking forward to it 👌

@drewburgess8097 Год назад

Surprised I didn’t see any old BMW’s, they’re not very common to my knowledge but damn are they they sexiest cafe racers I’ve ever seen

@DriversSide Год назад

BMWs do make for cool and unique looking custom bikes!

@OGTj1 Год назад

I'm brainstorming on changing an original look 2007 BMW R1200R into a cafe racer or toaster. Suggestions?, send them my way. Thanks

@michael69040 Год назад

What purpose will these bikes serve when cafes are no longer around as a destination to race towards?

@DriversSide Год назад

Just fun custom bikes to ride around on I guess haha

@michael69040 Год назад

@@DriversSide I think our species may have to reluctantly give up detonating petroleum for fun. I customized a 2002 500EX and ride it locally only for errands. I had a CB750 in 1969 right out of the Army and rode it without a helmet on busy LA freeways. Insane? Of course! The most fun I can remember was riding a friend's Cushman in 1958 at age 13. That 25mph on a Cushman has not been topped. It's all about context I guess-

@alienjoe6610 2 года назад

You got a subscriber just for having a firebird in your video.

@DriversSide 2 года назад

Aye let's go! Thanks for the support! Got lots of videos planned for this season!

@alienjoe6610 2 года назад

@@DriversSide oh yeah and as for my first bike I chose a 1980 Kawasaki kz750 g1 that’s been modified into a cafe racer gotta say the learning curve is steep