Building a race bike on a BUDGET - Part 1

Merry Christmas all! Today's video is the introduction of my latest project (yes I know, like I need another one...), the Honda CB500s which I am using as a basing for my budget race bike build.

This mini series is going to follow my attempt at preparing a race bike, as cheaply as possible (but still safely) to show whether or not it's possible and to give you an idea of what goes into it.

The project will undoubtedly develop but for now, it's just about slapping on some "go faster" parts and tracking the costs.

Thanks to Martin Radford for the onboard CB500 footage and to any and all CB500 racers that have sold me parts or offered advice.

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[ILikeMotorbikes]

Do you think I'll make a successful race bike out of this budget commuter?

[nickrussell]

Great to see a CB build. I raced in the original series, stopped in about 2003. I would recommend taking out the entire rear tray and then mount all the remaining electrics behind the number board. Save some weight 😂😂 it all helps on a CB 💪

[Derpderpson]

Subscribed! I have a CB500 myself and I’m really into suspension changes and how that affects the bike. Really looking forward to that

[grossi]

Great video buddy. Those shocks you took off look in good nick, would look good on my road bike 😉

[chrisdadigger]

I wish they raced them in states. It would be a fun bike to race

[theyracemesohardchair]

I have nightmares when I see a Stanley knife being taken to something… I have the scars to prove it lol

[CrisURace]

I have a road going cb, this gonna be fun to watch :D Where do you guys get parts for them cuz some OEM part are not available any more...I live in Eastern Europe.

[kebyen]

Amazing video bro.

What was the price of the replacement shocks??

[Matt-wesi]

how did you find those michelin power cup 2's on the cb 500, I run S22's myself

[Rideitoutyoutube]

This is gonna be awesome dude! youll learn alot especially in racing! i think ill just start with track days first on the zxr hahahaaaa

[stephentaylor]

Do you have any parts left over that you took of the bike as I am interested cheers.

[grahamsmith]

You need to get a Dremmel! Much safer and does everything. (Except opening up your inlet ports)

[live-fzwk]

What.make are your rear shocks and where did you get them