HOW I BUILT THIS CAFE RACER

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Kyle Vara @kylevara
Thirteen and Company @thirteenandcompany
In this video, I go over some of the things that I did on my latest bike "Amber 2". Hiding the battery, how I chrome-plated the gas tank and seat, how to make a cafe racer seat, cafe racer seat options and welding on the rear loop are all things that I talk about in this video. Please drop a comment if you would like more content like this! Be sure to follow and subscribe!

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  • @xtremluck6260
    @xtremluck62602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you "Racer TV" for hi-lighting your bike. If you're able to do and show your builds with a weekly video, I'm all for it cause your builds are killer's.

  • @esen1058
    @esen10582 жыл бұрын

    Love the style of your bikes. I would definitely watch a build series. Go for it!

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! Working on putting something together.

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are an inspiration to us all. Please do many more videos. What a build.

  • @Mrflapjackz03
    @Mrflapjackz03 Жыл бұрын

    I saw this bike on google like a week ago and couldn’t find it again and I was so peeved! And a week later here I am scrolling through my feed and find it, you did such an amazing job and when I start my own project I’ll be going for the same chrome look that you did. Literally the most beautiful motorcycle I’ve ever seen.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Rafael, Thank you!

  • @whoknows1020
    @whoknows10202 жыл бұрын

    Sick video! Always cool to get the inside story especially when its on your favorite builds! Thanks man!

  • @LIVMOTORS
    @LIVMOTORS2 жыл бұрын

    When I first saw this bike online I became obsessed with it. I found a 1975 CB550 with 9000 miles on the clock. It’s gonna be my second build with my boys and I want it to look very very similar to this style. I’m currently doing a 1971 CB350k

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! My second bike was a CB360. Send me some photos of the 550 when it’s done, I’d love to check it out 👊🏻

  • @kdsowen2882
    @kdsowen288211 ай бұрын

    I've owned dozens of bikes and built a few cafe's (my favorite style ) . So-many people make a mess of them, mixing styles that look terrible (with many comments about how great they are ) This bike is a beautiful and elegant machine , it would look great anywhere including an Art-Gallery . I hate doing wiring, those M-Units sound like an amazing-solution and look slick too . Dave NZ

  • @taylorwinters5543
    @taylorwinters55432 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike man. I would love to see a build series!

  • @ebenezervalvi1009
    @ebenezervalvi1009 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike and awesome video, thanks for the great insight into your builds!

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sheldon-markthompsonvalenc3299
    @sheldon-markthompsonvalenc3299 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful motorbike, awesome work!

  • @1of1RTR
    @1of1RTR Жыл бұрын

    Really I appreciate the breakdown on the bike. Beautiful work 🤙 🇺🇸

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @martinlatham5581
    @martinlatham55812 жыл бұрын

    What can be said other than a fantastic video. Bikes are beautiful and clean you've done a great job more videos please.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Martin! More videos to come shortly

  • @andrewnguyen7611
    @andrewnguyen76112 жыл бұрын

    Much respect for the attention to detail

  • @juansolis137
    @juansolis137 Жыл бұрын

    Kyle, just to say that you have a talent keep up with your excellent work! 👍👍👍

  • @ryanhenshaw8383
    @ryanhenshaw83835 ай бұрын

    Keep it up! Love your bikes and videos!

  • @aili101
    @aili1012 жыл бұрын

    I so inlove your artwork when I saw Amber 1 few years ago, then now this Amber 2, thx your sharing !

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful bike.

  • @MadMotoInc
    @MadMotoInc2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a clean build right there 😎

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @denttime
    @denttime Жыл бұрын

    Wow man. You gave some great value on this video. I subscribed! Beautiful build too! Inspired.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @Manandmachine772
    @Manandmachine7722 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your bike on racer tv and followed the link to your channel. Very nice bike and video on your bike. Glad I found your channel and yes would like to see a build series or more bike videos.

  • @uroshavalon
    @uroshavalon2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing beauty of your work. So clean and beautiful.

  • @allnighterist
    @allnighterist Жыл бұрын

    Im usually an all black things guy but this chrome build is looking clean!

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm the same way man! Thanks I appreciate it

  • @johnnymcquinn6025
    @johnnymcquinn60252 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, thanks for sharing

  • @georgebone23
    @georgebone23 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the knowledge! 🙏

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @aaryanpanwar6405
    @aaryanpanwar64052 жыл бұрын

    It's a one stop station for bike makers love it

  • @glengerdes4158
    @glengerdes41582 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Clean and simple .

  • @axielbarcelos846
    @axielbarcelos846 Жыл бұрын

    Simplesmente a café racer mais linda que já vi nos últimos 8 anos. Parabéns

  • @dominicjosefe5874
    @dominicjosefe58742 жыл бұрын

    Please do it weekly found the information very helpful. Dope bike

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dominic!

  • @dominicjosefe5874

    @dominicjosefe5874

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome.

  • @matthewlawson5350
    @matthewlawson5350 Жыл бұрын

    Found you through RACER TV so big shout out. Your build is inspirational, thankyou for sharing it with us. I agree with others, I would watch a build series featuring one of your builds. =)

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matthew! I just uploaded Episode 1

  • @michaelirvin9559
    @michaelirvin9559 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for what you're doing Kyle. It's really helpful n your knowledge is so appreciated. I've lost track of you video that mentioned a build sheet that you had. I'd appreciate a copy if it's still available. Got 5 bikes to build

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt98412 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, beautiful build, my friend! (Came here via Racer TV). You’re truly a Craftsman! Honda’s are one of my favorite motorcycles, and you’ve turned this one into a Masterpiece! A couple of things (and I hope you don’t mind), I would love to see an inverted fork set-up on this bike, and, on another note, would love to see what you could do with a Sportster. I think they make beautiful Cafés, and I KNOW that would be the case, in your hands! I just subscribed - Keep Up the Great Work! 👍✌️😎

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David, A Sportster would be pretty cool. I had a stock 1988 sporty a couple years ago, it would be interesting to build one . Thanks for the the idea. 👊🏻

  • @jondoe-hr9wn
    @jondoe-hr9wn2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing love your work, keep it up and keep us updated please

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @anthonybutt2453
    @anthonybutt24532 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your bike on Racer TV. Stunning work. 👍

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Anthony!

  • @k24hog96
    @k24hog964 ай бұрын

    Beautiful bike 🔥🤩

  • @just_some_bloke
    @just_some_bloke Жыл бұрын

    Super awesome dude

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco12702 жыл бұрын

    The chrome looks amazing. Gives it such a clean look. I'm not super familiar with the process, but why not fill the gas tank with something other than air when putting it in the chrome/water tank? Like smooth pebbles or gravel or something that would weight it down. Or could you fill it with water and seal it so only the outside gets plated?

  • @anthonyhowells3311
    @anthonyhowells3311 Жыл бұрын

    Bro that bike is sick..We really appreciate how you explained everything. I just purchased a cb550 wish u were my neighbor. Lol Cafe Racer

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @hugo33462
    @hugo33462 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!! Great video pls tell us more about Amber II I love that bike and want build it !

  • @carlbielawski5034
    @carlbielawski5034 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful machine

  • @meettinaanddave1402
    @meettinaanddave14022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I learned a lot.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @rustikarla3419
    @rustikarla3419 Жыл бұрын

    WOW you have done a superb job....very elegant , yet masculine look....BRAVO

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rusti!

  • @itchyballs
    @itchyballs2 жыл бұрын

    beautiful !!

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @qlr650
    @qlr6502 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!!!

  • @andreavalentinuzzi8777
    @andreavalentinuzzi8777 Жыл бұрын

    amazing job Kyle. I crave a bike like yours maybe because I'm older than she is. Anyway, it's a pleasure looking at your creations. unfortunately, California is a dream for me and a little bit too far. thanks for sharing those videos.

  • @ZippoVarga
    @ZippoVarga2 жыл бұрын

    Heya Kyle. Being a creator here on KZread myself I can say Go For It! The friendships alone that you'll gain are priceless. Not to mention, we can never have enough content creators who are creative, talented and humble. Zip~

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Zip, thanks for the input man! I’ve been bouncing around the idea for a couple years now. I’m going to go for it! 👊🏻

  • @bossroster3807
    @bossroster3807 Жыл бұрын

    Good job 👍🏻

  • @alceuferreira8093
    @alceuferreira80937 ай бұрын

    Essa moto ficou linda D+ parabéns🤜🤛

  • @colmhaughey7001
    @colmhaughey7001 Жыл бұрын

    “Great Work”

  • @aldenapoli4526
    @aldenapoli45262 жыл бұрын

    Amber ll has become my dream bike of choice. I discovered you watching Racer TV. I was wondering if you would do another build and what it would cost if I supply the donor CB 500. Your Amber build is absolutely stunning! Thank you, Al Arizona

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Al, send me an email or DM through Instagram and we can discuss what something like this Costs. At the moment, I’m probably not going to take on another bike and primarily focus on building this youtube channel. I currently have 2 CB550s that I’m planning to do a build series on. Thank you man, I really appreciate it.

  • @naturalworld5678
    @naturalworld5678 Жыл бұрын

    Yo that a handsome bike bro

  • @roninbutterfield6623
    @roninbutterfield6623 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir.

  • @phantomchuckles
    @phantomchuckles Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous build! The chrome really makes her a mighty fine lady!

  • @aronbechiom565
    @aronbechiom5652 жыл бұрын

    Wow...now I want to build one.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it, they are addicting 👊🏻

  • @rolandocalderon2253
    @rolandocalderon2253 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE YUOUR BUILDS. thanxs for the battery location. it will look great on my yamaha rx 100. now where do i hide the oil tank?

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Check out my last CB750 “ND1”. There’s abunch of photos of it on Instagram @thirteenandcompany. I had to hide a custom oil tank under the seat. It was a lot of work but it worked out great and kept the bike pretty minimal. 👊🏻

  • @v1ken
    @v1ken2 жыл бұрын

    MORE!!!

  • @dadybad08
    @dadybad08Ай бұрын

    What a helpful ass video. Followed 🤟

  • @grantd.5438
    @grantd.54382 жыл бұрын

    Epic build! How much effort goes into the fixtures, tooling, and rigs as opposed to the time spent on the bikes and components themselves? I assume a TON, but did you say "I will keep building bikes, so it is worth it"? The struggle I have is wanting to take on a project like this, and to do it right I know I need to setup the shop and invest in that....but then I only want to do one bike....

  • @henryragiel5967
    @henryragiel59679 ай бұрын

    You are the Best

  • @jimmybuildsbikes
    @jimmybuildsbikes10 ай бұрын

    Beauty!

  • @Pwilli-hs6yi
    @Pwilli-hs6yi8 ай бұрын

    Nice.

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis91512 ай бұрын

    Im getting ready to build a 1978 CB 750 four k with a kick start.

  • @eduardoferrari8340
    @eduardoferrari83402 ай бұрын

    Excelente trabajo felicitaciones . Pregunta.que medida de neumaticos tiene la motocicleta ? Gracias

  • @Josiahdunham
    @Josiahdunham Жыл бұрын

    love this bike, kyle. did you have to upgrade the charging system/rectifier to use the lithium 8 cell?

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes, it has a Ricks Lithium Reg/Rec. 👊🏻

  • @user-yp9fh2nj4z
    @user-yp9fh2nj4z2 жыл бұрын

    @THIRTEEN AND COMPANY I already have a Honda bros nt400 v-twin at a workshop about 4-5 months now. I know that is a hard work to do but i didn't see any progress of the project. The only thing that it gets done is the paint-job of the frame. I haven't see yet the engine's paint-job or the new accessories of the bike that i choose. I want the job right, clean and cool. I trust my mechanic but long time, no see. So, I am here to ask you, what do you advise me to do? Thanks!

  • @abhiskarpandey2577
    @abhiskarpandey2577 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, where is your starter solenoid?

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    The starter solenoid is attached to the side of the battery box in between the center stand. Thanks!

  • @MeidyArdiansyah-sf6gi
    @MeidyArdiansyah-sf6gi9 ай бұрын

    Sangat Beutifoul.....

  • @b01582
    @b01582 Жыл бұрын

    What tires and wheel sizes did you run on this bike? Fantastic job everything is perfect.

  • @edgardodimagiba4704

    @edgardodimagiba4704

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm curious as well. I am building a similar bike and I like the look of the same size tires on both the front and rear wheels. The specs for CB550K / CB550F / CB500K are: Front Tire: 19-110/20 and Rear Tire: 18-120/20. Would you please let us know what you spec'd out?

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN6 ай бұрын

    I voted for your chrome tank 550 on racer tv. 😁

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN

    @DANTHETUBEMAN

    6 ай бұрын

    The HONDA Badge disappeared 😊 I thought you took it off until I looked closely 🤔

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    6 ай бұрын

    You’re the man! Badge is there it just blends in at certain angles

  • @reidgk
    @reidgk Жыл бұрын

    wwhat about the foam? what foam you use?

  • @PeterConnor
    @PeterConnor7 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    7 ай бұрын

    Peter thank you!

  • @PeterConnor

    @PeterConnor

    7 ай бұрын

    @@kylevara sure, I know the content is a pain in the ass, but I like what I see so far. All the best.

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart2 жыл бұрын

    WOW‼✌🌻

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Markie!

  • @plankisdead8356
    @plankisdead8356 Жыл бұрын

    i wanna do a cafe racer build with a cb350 but i cant find one good for a project anywhere that is under $5k

  • @JPch108
    @JPch1082 жыл бұрын

    Obrigado Portugal Aveiro

  • @TheLeeCarpz
    @TheLeeCarpz Жыл бұрын

    Hey bro, Are you able to shed any light on how the bike reacts to being lowered that much? Still handles well? Corners well? Etc Cheers mate, epic work.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    Lee, Yea no worries, it’s still handles great. Lowering it does make it a little less plush as a ride in stock form. Lowering the bike as a whole doesn’t make it feel sketchy when your riding. It’s still stable in a straight line and turns great! You run into issues when you lower the front too much relative to the rear ride height.

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis91512 ай бұрын

    Your seat looks great, but Im considering fiberglass.

  • @saldarnell7634
    @saldarnell76342 жыл бұрын

    Exhaust brand?

  • @nuffysbuilds3750
    @nuffysbuilds3750 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, thanks for sharing. I’ve recently started rebuilding and modifying bikes and appreciate the time and effort you have put into this build. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers Nuffy (Paul ) KZread: Nuffys Builds

  • @frankstein1230
    @frankstein12304 ай бұрын

    What is the cost for a commission if I provide the bike?

  • @mattmx17
    @mattmx17 Жыл бұрын

    Does your suspension bottom out? It looks like it would.

  • @kylevara

    @kylevara

    Жыл бұрын

    It will if you hit hard enough! But not easily.

  • @gruvedoktor
    @gruvedoktor23 сағат бұрын

    Do you share your total investment in your build series videos?

  • @getheroutofthetruck
    @getheroutofthetruck Жыл бұрын

    can we see a video of it in action?

  • @rarebreed6703
    @rarebreed6703 Жыл бұрын

    Your bikes are awesome. What's the price range for one?

  • @brianbrio

    @brianbrio

    Жыл бұрын

    🏍️ Il

  • @brianbrio

    @brianbrio

    Жыл бұрын

    🏍️ ILOV BIkr

  • @brianbrio

    @brianbrio

    Жыл бұрын

    🏍️🛴🛻

  • @poketolk2724
    @poketolk27242 жыл бұрын

    Most asked question is. Is this for Amber turd if no it rocks

  • @Wa-wk6qk
    @Wa-wk6qk10 ай бұрын

    Music is way too loud

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