Is Building Custom Bikes Worth It?? My Next High-Dollar Build

I'm an idiot with very little self control. I already have two large ongoing projects, the CT70 Dax Micro-Chopper, and the recently begun custom frame build for that free Suzuki GS750. So why did I go and spend a big chunk of money on a bunch of parts for yet another motorcycle? Because when a good deal comes up, you gotta sit down and think about your priorities.

I know that the two projects listed above are not going to be my last, so in the long term this move will save me some scratch. It just might mean it'll take more time to finish the other bikes since I have so many new shiny toys to mess with.

I've owned this 1975 Honda CB750F for many years, and owned several other CB750 motorcycles before that. I don't think I'll ever not have one! Some of you may wrinkle your nose at the idea of changing this bike from it's factory finish, but I've already had my hands in it and it's suffering from some wear and tear, anyway. Just take a look at the oxidized finish on the engine and exhaust. As it sits, it's something I'm happy to ride, just not proudly.

This bike has already been modified, most obviously that it's riding on a set of Suzuki mag wheels! The front forks are also Suzuki and have been fitted up with a set of Brembo calipers off a Ducati Monster. Now though, we are going a whole lot further!

The parts lot I just picked up has some pretty choice bits. Most eye-catching is the pair of Yamaha R6 forks that will be paired with a set of CNC-machined triple trees from Cognito Moto. I also got a set of custom spoked wheels with wider rims from Cognito, designed to fit the R6 forks and brakes but still retaining that vintage vibe. I'll be pairing that setup with a set of Ohlins Streetline shocks out back and I'm toying with building a beefy aluminum swingarm.

The electronics are also a big ticket item. We've got a Motogadget M-unit Blue, which is packed with a ton of features such as programmable turn signals, an alarm and remote locking. It doesn't necessarily make re-wiring a bike easier, just different. I'll also use a pair of their mo.Switch button clusters and some M.blaze turn signals on a set of Woodcraft clip ons. We'll also throw on some new lighting, front and rear, and a tiny lithium battery with a charging system upgrade to match.

There's so much more to talk about but I've already spent 2000 characters on it, so if you'd like to know more, you'll have to wait for the next video :)

Finally, I know this video has a bit of a philosophical bent to it. Why say many word when few word do trick? I have a lot of ideas in my head and a need to get them out, and video serves to do that in different realms than what I can express with bike building.

Thanks for watching. Thanks for reading... Let me know if you think I should shut up and get some work done already, or if you want to see more business-casual pseudo-intellectualism.

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