Comments on: Honda VT500 Cafe Racer by Strange Coast Moto

By: Kyle Sidor

Kyle Sidor — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:09:38 +0000

In reply to Kris. Didn't get any money back. But, I have rebuilt the bike without the turbo and ride it at least once a week. Found sooooo many other issues that Strange Coast and Dragos Toma cut corners on, but have them all resolved now and she is beautiful AND rides well!

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:09:11 +0000

That suck Kyle because it sure is beautiful. I hope you got some of your money back. And if you had to bit the bullet and keep it…it would look totally awesome in the ManCave.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:47:10 +0000

Purchased this bike from strange coast. BUYER BEWARE of these guys. Bike didn’t run when purchased and was told it just needed a new tune…NOPE…this bike has never run well with the turbo setup. After 3 tuning shops and tons of research the outcome is clear the fuel management system was done incorrectly and will need to be rebuilt from scratch.

The geometrics of the bike were also not taken into consideration and there is not enough clearance between the front wheel and the intercooler, if you decel quickly and or use the front brakes as shown in the video the wheel tears and the shroud and intercooler.

Upon further investigation when attempting to “fix” the issues, this thing was put together with match sticks and bubble gum. I have a pile of zip ties that I removed as well as bolts that were cross threaded and/or too long or too short.

I will say that the welding and metal fab work seems to be done well.

DO NOT purchase a bike from Strange Coast.

By: JBL

JBL — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:34:53 +0000

Guys, that bike there is a work of art.

I rode the VT500 in London for Pony Express in the 1980s.
The bike was amazingly slim and nimble.
Throbbing V goodness, 60mpg.
Bulletproof.