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    Moped to Cafe racer in 5000 photos

    https://youtu.be/r3szaBqhqCk
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    Mobile welding cart and folding table

    I've been using a MIG welder for a while, but I have added a TIG and also a plasma cutter, so I outgrew my little generic welding cart. A youtube search led me to a welding cart and table by a dude called Ollari - An incredibly simple but versatile piece of work. I worked out dimensions and...
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    My Keihin CV carbs Clean and Rebuild video

    I'm making a youtube series on my CX500 build. Every once in a while (not often) I like what I put together. This is one of them......and best thing, you will not hear my voice once! Cheers https://youtu.be/h5OOFtwEOzU
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    Tank cap alternative CX500

    Not too fond of stock chrome belt buckle cap cover on this Honda CX500 build. Any suggestions on replacement with a lower profile type lockable cap? Do I grind off mounts, and then fill/weld and use existing ?......is there a cap that will fit existing filling hole and thread? or do I need a...
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    Engine paint

    I painted my cx500 engine with VHT primer and enamel...3 coats each, followed by 1 hour oven cure at just under 100 celcius. I was then adviced to powdercoat if engine stripped. It was but now too late and deed is done. I was told that paint tin can job wont last. I have no experience with this...
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    Honda CX500 engine rebuild

    I recently started a build thread for a 1982 Honda CX500 cafe racer. It's my intention to change the front end for a GSXR with USD forks. It's actually my first build and I have very little experience in tinkling with bikes. Because of my lack of skills in fabrication, I have purchased several...
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    Am I the Pontius Pilate of this CX500?

    Greetings. I'm a recent member, and this is my first post. I have ridden bikes since age 17 and now I'm in my 50's and still riding. I have never done anything to a bike, nor do I know anything about how they work. I do however know how to read a manual. I have had an itch to build a cafe racer...
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