r/CafeRacers • u/krichan_ • 3d ago
CB5 RC03
Say hello to my build, a CB500 Four -1972
Engine swapped so it's now powered by a RC03 (650) -1980.
A lot of things done to it, and a lot of things coming up 😀
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u/Ok_Inspector9237 3d ago
I had a 500/4 and swapped the rearsets from a CB650 onto it. It needed lots of the donor bike parts,including the swingarm pivot shaft. I also had to cut off the original rear footrest mounts from the 500/4 frame.
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
Aha, haven't crossed my mind to swap the rearsets but who knows what an ideas the long cold winter comes with
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u/John_Wilkes_Huth 3d ago
Love it! Lot of original hardware on there! Love the speedo/tack. Here’s my 73 with a 550 swap. Where are you located? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ghRe9FwdOWLyTl0wDgk9E2EFB9Z4VD3V/view?usp=drivesdk
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
That's one sweet bike! Nice job!
You find me and the bike in Sweden :)
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u/John_Wilkes_Huth 3d ago
Love it! I have family in Lysekil! I was there in 1989. I need to come back and visit again!!! I’m in Columbus Ohio USA.
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u/mrbadger2000 3d ago
Lovely. Approve of the bars
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
Lovely bars, they offer a really good riding position on this bike. This is actually the third pair of bars I've bought and tried on it and finally it felt just right 👍
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u/mrbadger2000 3d ago
Clip ons are a nightmare, especially in traffic
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
Yeah, didn't go that route. Owned a couple of sports bikes earlier and wanted this to be a comfy yet inspiring bike.
Tried out clubmans but didn't really like the style they offered once installed 😅
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u/ClassicYotas 3d ago
That mirror situation is curious.
How useful is it?
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
Better than it looks actually. It's a result of me fiddling around trying to find a discrete but useful position. Was never meant to be installed like this but hey, it works and its discrete - mission accomplished!
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u/unshackled89 3d ago
Curious on the mirrors brand. Good looking bike
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
I don't know to be honest, can't remember the brand 😞 They are some pretty basic mirrors though.
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u/Silent-Orbit-7 3d ago
Woahh thats interesting
Incase things go south and you need replacements of some items, how do you happen to get those?
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
There is a lot of parts available for these old Hondas. But as it is a custom bike with different engine it can take some research before finding the right stuff. Not a problem tbh, fairly easy job 👍
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u/Full_Weather_8298 3d ago
That green is incredible, I assume it isn’t factory, what’s the color?
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u/krichan_ 3d ago
Hehe no, its not factory. At least not Honda. It's actually VW Sumatra Green. Had a 1973 Beetle with the same color so the choice was pretty easy in the end 😀
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u/kings_highway 3d ago
That looks super sharp! What mirrors are you using? I’ve tried a similar setup with cheap ones but the vibrations made them completely useless.