Still weird not seeing him on a red bike
It was awesome when I lines up at the sand drags with my KX500 a few years ago. I lines up with a group of 450's. The one on the end was straight laughing at me cause they obviously had NO idea what the bike was. I SMOKED them and sent them home. Racing up olds was fun too. When the 450's were down shifting after their running start, I was passing them and up shifting.I spent a lot of time as a kid riding my dads CR500 at the dunes. I had a YZ80 but could ride his 500 as long as I could stop and put my foot down on a rock or milk crate.
He desert raced it and had the suspension reworked. I would race that thing at the hill and the drags and smoke everyone.
I was about 13 at the time.
Starting to see less and less ppl that are even familiar with two strokes how crazy is that. I hated 4 strokes but now I’m on one still want a nice 500 or 250R 3 wheeler.
We'd like to see some pics of that Maico...While my 650 Husaberg is fun, I can't wait to finish the restoration of my '83 490 Maico. The 'berg has a "refined" feel but the Maico was just brutal in everything it did.
The Maico.... is it a sand spider?While my 650 Husaberg is fun, I can't wait to finish the restoration of my '83 490 Maico. The 'berg has a "refined" feel but the Maico was just brutal in everything it did.
The Maico.... is it a sand spider?
Subscribed. You going to keep it “original “ or going modern? I’m looking for another 2 stroke to restore as well.Just picked this beast up (‘85 CR500) from 28Eliminator. It’s going to need a lot of work but will be a fun resto project
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Definitely going to keep it as original as I can. Getting parts can be an issue but there’s always something to be had on eBay.Subscribed. You going to keep it “original “ or going modern? I’m looking for another 2 stroke to restore as well.
I dig all the old(and new) 2 strokes.No love for the 1982 YZ 490’s? Those bikes were a beast as well!
I hear ya! I work at Honda and got to work with MC over the years and even after all of these years it's still weird to see him on anything but a red bike. That being said...it was a stupid business decision made by somebody in upper management and now he's no longer a Honda "spokesperson" for lack of a better term. Basically somebody didn't see the value in having him back the brand. Stupid upper management douchebag bean counters. Ok...rant off!!
More importantly, that bike rips and it's always rad to hear a 500cc pinned no matter what brand. If you haven't seen Danny Hamel videos of him in the desert you're doing yourself a disservice! Google that shit!!
More importantly, that bike rips and it's always rad to hear a 500cc pinned no matter what brand. If you haven't seen Danny Hamel videos of him in the desert you're doing yourself a disservice! Google that shit!!
Just picked this beast up (‘85 CR500) from 28Eliminator. It’s going to need a lot of work but will be a fun resto project
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Nice! I bought a 82 Husky CR250 back in the late 80’s and got the guy gave me a beater Husky CR500 with it. It was in pieces and beat to shit, I ended up giving it to a roommate .I’m restoring a 1984 Husky WR500 right now. Last of the air cooled 500’s from Husky. With the wide ratio 6 speed, she runs well over 100 with dirt gearing. The motor is freshly rebuilt from the premier Vintage Husky guru in the US. Parts are ready to be sent out for powder coat and anodizing. I think I’m going to go with the 83 aluminum tank for a real retro look. Can’t wait to finish her up
Love my cr500
he had a nice 500.I should text this thread to iFly
I redid my complete engine 3-4 years ago wasn't too hard to assemble or tear down. I found a step by step instructions online about tear down had pics and all. I had to buy a flywheel puller and used a steering wheel puller to separate the case.Day 1 and she’s completely stripped down. First order of business is to pull apart the entire motor and inspect the internals. Something is sounding gritty in there. I’ve never pulled a trans so it should be interesting....but I’ve watched a YouTube video or two so I’m basically an expert.
My kid is already practicing his wheelie technique.
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