I've been looking forward to this day since the creation of this channel 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@tracygreep9782

11 ай бұрын

Love your vids❤

@CarsandCameras

11 ай бұрын

You sir were built for this bike, you just don't know it yet

@charlesmccarty9354

11 ай бұрын

My dad had a Honda XR 500 back in the day and he used to send it. He's been wanting a another 500 for years since he sold his.

@shawnsatterlee6035

11 ай бұрын

@@charlesmccarty9354 well a XR is 4stroke not a 2stroke...

@jdekk7733

11 ай бұрын

John impressed the hell out of me riding that beast

Even after just being resurrected, half a brake, running like crap this ol 500 was STILL trying to kill us😂

@playanddisplay3636

11 ай бұрын

Cool addition to the fleet gentlemen. Nothing like a big 2stroke bike. Had a KX500 back in the day and was nutty fast and scarry. Keep extra money in the kitty for rear tires.

@dbomber69

11 ай бұрын

If I were to send you a Bafang M625 50.4 volt mid drive could you build me a tadpole trike/go-kart or a rail bike? Bought it and haven't found a bike it will fit on. This kit will supposedly snap chains because of the torque. And it doesn't have to have pedals. It can be used with the thumb throttle. It's a 1 kw motor with a 19.6Ah Battery. 45 mph and 60-100 mile range? All depends on gearing. This could be your first electric build for your channel. Open up karting to another group of people. Instead of grease monkeys they'd be die-electric grease monkeys.🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒

@jimcrowell5093

11 ай бұрын

I now a few of my buddies still hobble around and can tell you when its gonna rain 😂busted up bones from that toemain machine. Only thing i ever rode as evil as the 500 was a buddy of mine's 750 3cyl Kawasaki 2stroke wicked evil lil street bike light and had a nasty habit of keeping the frt wheel off the pavement and smoking the back tire all at the same time 😳😂😂

@mrutherford8590

11 ай бұрын

I had a 1987 and if you put in 2nd gear and rock it back and forth a few times it will be easier to start. It primes the crank case

@playanddisplay3636

11 ай бұрын

@@douglasfehler553 I was wondering if it was a old fuel line, I have had them collapse in upon themselves at higher loads.

Please please do not chop that bike up, you have got to restore that piece of history.

@denzilmoats3430

Ай бұрын

Here here...PLEASE, DO NOT chop up this Magnificent piece of 2 stroke history....Please*

Sounds like you’re on the right track. Ive been riding these motocross bikes my whole life. Start with surgically cleaning the carb. It could also be the stator shorting out when hot. You absolutely have to run the airbox. The jetting is very specific on these mx bikes. Also, when you run out of gas, you run out of oil! Smart idea about the engine seals. Old seals can introduce a lean condition which will cause the engine to detonate and meltdown. Good luck

@jamesbarber8308

11 ай бұрын

I’ll give you the Oklahoma jones was funny

@cambridgemart2075

10 ай бұрын

From experience, the crank seals are definitely near the top of the list of possible faults.

@gemmamudd7167

6 ай бұрын

Good advise thanks

@joeblow8206

17 күн бұрын

Cracked element in spark plugs can't handle full throttle. 1st thing id change

Please fully restore this bike it deserves it and don’t let John wreck it haha this thing is a classic always wanted to ride one be safe as always guys

@gagedavis7272

2 ай бұрын

Seriously, it deserves a rebuild, love this thing like its your A+, gold medal winning child

A true legend, and deserves a full restoration ✌️

People don’t know how difficult kick starting a 500 is… lol love mine 😂 just gotta jump on her and use that body weight

@JariVasarainen

9 ай бұрын

I used to ride big two strokes, owned several, and all of them were extra dangerous with their kick-starts. You have to know exactly what you are doing otherwise you can kiss your ankle goodbye. My favorite was the KX500.

@asdfqwertyism1

9 ай бұрын

Yup ive had lots of 500s. Good insurance that you know whats up to start em. Idiot proof. Kind of.

@dylanmooney4696

9 ай бұрын

Yeah you really have to put your whole body into, i have 2 500s & 2 490s, on my 92 wr500 it kicked backed and cracked my case

@JayceAthey

8 ай бұрын

Fooligan!!! Love ur vids bro been watching since you first had ur yellow grom not sure how long that is

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

Guys would ask to ride my kx 500 and my response was always if you can start it you can ride it it was usually about 50/50

I literally feel your pain! I owned an 86 cr500 when I was 17 yrs.old and 140 lbs.maximum. I stalled the bike crossing train tracks alone & miles from home. I kicked that beast for so long I made a hole in my work boot just in time for that famous kick-back you got to enjoy. I actually cried multiple times because I still had to keep kicking with my broken food & damaged boot. The relief I felt when that bike fired to life I will never forget. I found procedure to start-#1-throttle wide open & lean bike over till fuel spills out carb. #2-throttle wide open, choke off, kick over few times to get fuel in cyl. #3-choke on, throttle closed, kick past tdc then jump on kicker with every ounce of your soul. That bike started on 1st kick EVERY TIME after that. I wish I never sold it. Love/hate for sure. Enjoy that demon from hell while you can.

Ike, don't be a Hero. We all want to see you live a long life.. Also it's good to see Chuck on the revival of the 80s.

@chuckhixson2725

11 ай бұрын

I'm a Winner, I won.. I did it I won the money.

I owned a 1987 CR 500 for abut five years. The carb. sounds rich on the slow and mid circuits. Start it with no throttle because the enrichment circuit (not choke) only functions with a closed throttle plus it didnt look like it was being kicked with a full stroke and not fast enough.

@lowellray2397

11 ай бұрын

Agree. As a former open class rider, you really gotta kick these like you mean it. One old timer told me "If you pussyfoot her, she will bite your leg off. Snap that kick so fast she can't catch your leg"

@adventuresofbadtoe5774

11 ай бұрын

Agreed! My first bike was a 1983 CR480 bored 80 over. I bought it for $800 when I was 18 back in 1995. Really, really wish I still owned it.

@bluestripes1

11 ай бұрын

yes, and to add to that, they wont start until the carb is dialed in, kick harder and fast, no throttle with choke, thing probabaly needs a crank seals,

@rickcummins6198

11 ай бұрын

I agree, my 86 KX500 got hard to start and wouldn't clean out on top end once the seals went bad.

@kasuraga

11 ай бұрын

@@lowellray2397 My dad's friend had a swap meet special kick start harley and he said bikes like these (big engine dirt bikes and vtwins) you gotta kick em like you're tryin to kill em or else you'll regret it. And that's how he started that thing every time. He kicked that fucker like he was tryin to break the kick starter off haha.

The level of "This is a bad idea" kept increasing throughout the video, as did my level of smiles. Well done.

Got to love this , a friends brother had one of these in the early 90’s . Road legal, he used to wait 200-300 yards behind traffic at the lights , when they changed he used to wheelie down the outside lane overtaking everyone beating the lights before they changed to red. .😂❤ Thank god they invented starter motors. 😇🇬🇧 Awesome piece of kit .

Here’s a tip. Check the packing in the muffler/silencer. There might be oil in the packing which reduces the exhaust making it harder to kick.

@byronstone6955

11 ай бұрын

the lower curve of the expansion chamber will build up oil too!

@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch

9 ай бұрын

What kind of hillybilly are you that’s all Wrong lol

Guys, Charles is such a great addition to the team. I am so glad you brought him on.

@ghomerhust

11 ай бұрын

his style of chaos is a perfect fit at C&C

@WitherWoods

11 ай бұрын

@ghomerhust Agreed, I am also a big fan of his way of speeking. I am not English-speaking, so it is fun to add to my vocabulary his little tidbits.

@Aaa-ip8ju

11 ай бұрын

Agreed 😂

@toddgriffis896

11 ай бұрын

I always loved everything about you guys but Charles needs to ditch the wig bit

@Bruce_Wayne35

9 ай бұрын

I thought it was Joe Dirt.

I can only imagine the size of the leg on the Japanese guy who test started these all day in the factory back in the 80s 😂

I've had my two since 1999 and 2000. Still both are running strong. My 1989 started being hard to start but a buddy told me to upgrade the wiring to a thicker gauge so I did. Needless to say it went from being almost impossible to kick over to starting on the second kick everytime. May help may not but it's worth a shot.

Definitely was one of the most terrifying bikes I've been on but so much fun to ride one.

@CarsandCameras

11 ай бұрын

yeah, it's scary how fun it is to ride

@k24civic

11 ай бұрын

Step dad through me on his 86 when i 9 and said aight boy hang on!!! I was hooked ever since.

@wurthmannd024

11 ай бұрын

They are a BLAST in some dunes with a paddle tire

I’m dying laughing seeing John’s leg buckle trying to kick the 500 over 🤣🤣 Love y’all!!

@brandonhewitt2386

11 ай бұрын

If you don't have enough ass to kick start it, you damn sure don't have enough to ride it. Lol! That was a rule the man that taught me to ride had, that & if you lay it down get right back on it ! Also he always said' if you're not wiping out your not riding!

@purely_pain

11 ай бұрын

The face on Ike when John looks up at him straight after it buckles speaks so many words haha

Back in early 2000's, a budy I worked with took a cr500 and swapped it into a 250r racing quad. Apparently, it wasn't too difficult to do (some welding and manual convincing), and when alI was said and done, I felt it was appropriate to tell him he just created a 2 stroke monster. And when I say that thing was loud, what I really mean is, that thing was practically fucking ear shattering. Just sitting on the quad and reving it would make your eyes vibrate. Seriously, once, after waiting for a traffic light, I watched my buddy leave 50ft+ strips down the street straight smoking tire the whole time. It was such a untamed beast because it tried to kill you every time you rode the damn thing.

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

Yep just like the Quadzilla 500 those things were definitely death machines

@markcard7206

3 ай бұрын

Back in the day my brother had a 3 cylinder 2 stroke Kawasaki that would do that on the highway also.

I have faith in that new ignition coil and magneto. Engines are finicky and 1 bad part can throw the whole thing off. a slow RPM from a kick may still trigger a spark to get it going every 10 kicks, but if the magnet is weak or the coil burned out or corroded it's probably putting out a small fraction of the proper spark it would get from new parts. Good luck. You guys look like some good friends, and that's a wild fun project. Enjoy!

The sub frame tilts up to remove carburetor

I see you guys are stepping it up a notch with the quality! John, Issac (Hopefully it’s spelt right) , Charles you are all the best of the best! I’m sure y’all know that. 👌

@3v068

11 ай бұрын

John made a video fairly recently about how they are going to release less videos as often to release better content. It was honestly a really good decision and I'm really happy with it. The boys seem less stressed and we get better content out of it!

@rya3190

11 ай бұрын

Don't forget Chuck

@DylanSchmidt-gu2sx

11 ай бұрын

@@rya3190 No, it’s only the 3 boys.

@rya3190

11 ай бұрын

@@DylanSchmidt-gu2sx But Chuck was right there at the beginning, he sometimes helps Ike and John when Charles is unavailable.

@DylanSchmidt-gu2sx

11 ай бұрын

@@rya3190 Sometimes. Did you see Chuck in every single video since the first time he was on Camera? I can tell you no, although Chuck was cool, he didn’t stay, but Charles has, he has proven his loyalty the boys. I see Issac still messes around with him in a fun way.

Awesome bike ! I enjoyed watching you guys get this old beast running. One tip that I have found to get a 2 strokes that have been sitting around running would be to dump a little mixed gas down the cylinder head prior to attempting to start the bike. This helps get the bike to prime and fire up. Great video !

Had 2 CR500's one was a road legal supermoto and the other was in MX trim. My starting sequence was - put the bike in gear, place a hand on top of the back wheel and move it backwards and forwards making the engine turn over, this primed the cylinder with fuel and it started within a couple of kicks, I dont know why this worked because it does the same as kicking it over but it did work, another way was a small shot of fuel down the spark plug hole.

When I was younger, I had a Yamaha TT500 (4 stroke), owned it for 2 days and sold it ASAP. I am only 150 lbs and that thing was a monster like the CR500 are. I eventually got a CR250R (1984) and that alone was scary quick, fast and hard to kick over, at least for me it was, but it was fun!

@easysimplemechanic8534

11 ай бұрын

I also had a TT500. At least it had a compression release to help start it. It wasn't as scary as my CR500 though...

@zakidickinson7376

11 ай бұрын

Yep I got a tt500 now, definitely more tame than the cr500 because of no power band to them

@aleks_jones

11 ай бұрын

the tt500 has less than half the horsepower of the cr500

@hemibreath

11 ай бұрын

I had a TT600 kept busting the transmission and case ! CR500 was faster 😂

@billbates5475

11 ай бұрын

I had the XR 600 R. 85 model year. Fast as hell.

I think it’s worth a restore. Cool piece of dirt bike history!

There are a couple of tricks for starting the 500, leaving over to get fuel out is a good start, making sure the choke is on, putting in the second gear and rocking the bike back-and-forth in gear front to back will help draw more fuel and air into the crank case, making starting much easier Also need to get a full kick to the bottom of the stop, that really makes a big difference as well, the ignition on the 8586 models was not very good, upgrading to the newer one helps a lot, I will usually modify a Newer, CR 250 ignition, that makes starting even easier.And also make sure your plug gap is .020

I've always loved your channel, but this one had me giggling all the way through. Thanks for helping me relive my youth. Fanfreakingtastic video!

Holy crap! What a nice find, I love the CR500 body style, and that 2 stroke sounds awesome when you let off the throttle. Nice job getting to run

I have an 1981 CR125R, and I had a problem where when it got hot, it stopped working. The problem was the ignition coil (inside the magneto), swapped it to a new one and it was like different bike after that. These old 2 strokes need a really good strong spark, as the pressure inside the cylinder get really high on high rpm. I would start there, just get all new (if you find them) electric parts and it will solve most of the starting and running problems!

You need to kick these from top dead center if you want a reliable first/second kick start up EVERY time. You also need to kick down with all of your weight on the kick lever after winding it up to TDC with the kick lever ALL the way up like I said. Mine fires right up easy with an air striker flat slide carb upgrade doing as I mentioned. You can also wind it up to TDC with the Kick lever as far up as it can go while still grabbing, push down easy on the kick start with your foot a little bit till it moves down just a tad then kick it from there if you really struggle. Putting something beside the left side of the bike a little bit higher then the peg to put your left foot on while kicking it helps big time as well because it’s easier to get your weight into the kick to make sure your getting a hard/quick enough kick every time. When I kick down on mine I pick myself up with my arms on the bars to pick up my left foot with the right foot firm against the kick lever at either TDC or a hair past it and literally drop all my weight down while kicking with my right foot. Your foot should never come off of that kick start/lever and should be firmly touching against it the whole time or you won’t be able to effectively use your weight and kick it over quick enough. I’ve found that tipping them over and all that crap can cause more headaches then good and you’ll experience some kick back, opening the throttle at all while it’s got fuel in the cylinder from laying it down is bad and you will get the kickback of a lifetime that will ever move you out of the way or bust your shin/etc and move it out of the way as it kicks back which can put the fear of god in you and make starting the thing a scary experience until you figure it out. The bike shouldn’t kick back if the jetting/carb is dialed in and you can get some fuel moving to the cylinder for an easier start after sitting for a period of time by putting the bike in 3rd/4th/or 5th gear and then rapidly push it forward and backwards like 6 times with a small pump of the throttle… Laying it over can flood it if your not experienced and you do that quickly if that’s the route you take, rocking it back in forth in gear will accomplish the same without over doing it so you don’t break your leg off. Always try to start it with the choke kicking it over as I described and slowly turn the choke off more and more if no luck and it should fire, if you kick it several times and get to the point that the choke is fully off then try two quick pumps of the throttle with choke off or slightly on. If you have no luck at that point then resort to rocking it back and forth in a higher gear or tipping it over really quick and picking it back up. Ideally it should be starting for you without having to touch the throttle while actually kicking it over because your chances of receiving kick back are high at that point. I’ve never had a 500 kick back on me after I figured that stuff out and quit trying to open the throttle too much while kicking it incase it actually fires up quickly and dies in the middle of kicking down and breaks your foot. Sometimes on rare occasions the bike while keep running after breaking your leg kicking back but at that point your lucky if you can ride it.. Most of the time it lights off and then dies though so it just breaks your leg and the bike still isn’t running 😂. It’s the nature of the beast if you want to be ride a CR500 and have a pleasant experience instead of absolutely hating the thing unless it’s actually running lol. The key is to kick it from TDC and it takes more effort then kick starting any other machine, I would rather kick start a high compression 4 stroke 450cc quad or dirt bike engine any day because they are nothing compared to that big bore 500 2 stroke. I have a 2006 CRF250R Honda four stroke motocross chassis with CR500 engine swap so a CR500AF, AF=Aluminum frame, with weight and nimbleness of a 125cc 2 stroke MX bike but the power and torque of the CR500 so if you think that stocker steel frame bike is insane you should ride a CR500AF sometime with a modern, lightweight aluminum chassis with mods! My AF blew my mind the first ride and it almost feels like cheating riding the thing it is so wicked!!! Hopefully what I said makes sense to you as far as starting goes because it makes the bikes a lot more enjoyable to have and want to rip it! Been riding for 30 years and raced 450cc quad MX for several years but I learned on 3 wheels at age 4 and always rode three wheelers, quads, and dirt bikes over the years instead of sticking to one because it really helps as an overall rider and I’ve dedicated most all of my free time to the sport to get better and better. I enjoy watching your videos and I really loved this one with the CR500, GREAT JOB as always guys!!!! Keep doing what you do and maybe think about finding a burnt out, cheap aluminum frame modern dirt bike with a solid chassis at least with a blown motor, preferably a Honda CRF250R chassis 06 to 08 ish to keep the weight down. You can buy all the parts and new front lower frame section, etc to fit the 500 into those Honda chassis. You have to cut and weld the aluminum frame but it’s pretty straightforward and you can buy the pieces pre made of you don’t need any to fab your own kit. It’s really not that bad money wise and what you end up with, TRULY IS INSANE!!!! You have the motor already which is a better part of the battle lol. Just a thought! I basically never have to rock my bike or tip it, it fires up quickly and reliably even after sitting for awhile since the carb is tuned perfectly so I really only did that before starting when I first got a 500 and it was new to me but everyone told me the same thing I have commented here and after doing it the right way and learning for myself these bikes really aren’t that hard to get started. As long as the carb is properly jetted for the fuel/oil mix ratio your putting in the tank and it is clean and getting enough fuel flowing, no air leaks, and clean intake/ reeds/air filter/no excess buildup in the exhaust, expansion chamber, good compression, spark, etc you shouldn’t have to struggle to get it started with the kick lever or have kick back. I run 40:1 fuel/oil mix ratio with either premium ethanol free gasoline, or premium gasoline mixed with some VP 110 to bump up the octane a little bit with “Dominator” 2-stroke oil in my 500 and it runs mint. kzread.info/dash/bejne/inirspiagZCqqZs.html&feature=sharea

@OFFROAD-REVOLUTION

9 ай бұрын

@@Dartgame340 that’s your choice and I respect that but I should of been more clear in the first comment, it is for someone new to a 500 looking for some answers or a better understanding of them so the bike can be an enjoyable experience. It’s long because I am thorough and want to put the information here for the creator @CarsandCameras. No, I do not know everything and that’s not what it’s about, but I’m a veteran rider of 30 years and own a 2006 CR500AF and remember figuring it out myself. There’s plenty of info on the internet that I have already sorted through and tried different things until I figured out what actually works and just leaving it here to maybe help someone else out that needs an in depth comment to read. Thankfully I own and have ridden many kick start machines over the past 30 years and have a couple 350x’s and 200x’s, 2001 400ex fully built for MX with an 05 TRX450R kick start quad engine swapped in the chassis, YZ250, etc etc so It didn’t take long to figure out how to get reliable one kick starts on the 500 without busting a leg or kicking so many times your too tired to even ride the thing by the time it does light up which is frustrating and having to pull start the 500 with a tow rope isn’t the best for it either as a work around. This was probably too long for you to make it this far but other people trying to learn will appreciate the info and that’s what it was for, to help out fellow riders… A lot of people like to act like everything is a secret or just plain don’t care to share knowledge with the rest of us and I’m not that guy….

@bobfunk5055

7 ай бұрын

Paragraphs !

You guys need to see what an old CR 500 can be.... Check out FAB Rats and the fellow who rebuilt his CR,it came out looking like it was straight off the showroom floor only better. It's an incredible resto job!!!

@kurtmager1517

11 ай бұрын

DIRT BIKE FAB

@bryduhbikeguy

11 ай бұрын

@@kurtmager1517 Great call.I was going to suggest they watch him describe How To Start it.

@nightbloodrayna

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, that bike is owned by Paul ( fab rats) owner. He had the bike restored by dirt bike fab.

Oh lord brings a tear to my eye. I had the exact bike in 88 as an 18 yr old and it tried to kill you every time. It was amazing and i rode it every day its what made us men and the 80s amazing!!! I rode it to school in Nike hightops daily. Thanks so much for doing this machine!!!

I'm almost 60 now, I still have 2 CR500's IIRC one's a 1990 and the other is a 94. Need to get them running again and go riding. Need to find long flat straight land to ride these bikes wide open! First time I ever rode one was on the test ride buying the 1994 CR500 up in Dallas, I gave er' a wee bit to much throttle and my big ass went up & over backwards & was sliding on my shins for about 35 feet in a grass field hoping not to tumble over several times LOL 🤪💯. The bike tumbled a few times over but to our surprise we didn't find any damage luckily...😲 Thanks for sharing, you'll have a ton of fun riding it😵‍💫.

Definitely 150% restore the Beast!!! I learned to ride on a 87 CR500. Also had a 97 KX500. The CR 500 was my favorite of the handful bikes i had years ago.

As someone with a lot experience with a few CR500s i was back and forth laughing and cringing at rookie 500 owner mistakes 😆 obviously kicking an untested 500 without a boot was gonna get someone a boo boo, but what was REALLY scary to me was riding it without front brakes 😬

@badlarry172

10 ай бұрын

yeh no boots😵‍💫 no front brakes🤯

@Trumplican

10 ай бұрын

i was more worried about the total lack of knowledge like trying to tow start it because they dont know how to kick it over and not even know to pop the clutch when tow starting it. they didnt even know the drain plug on the water pump cover they thought it was the wrong bolt.

@72mardy

10 ай бұрын

John kicks weird

@grant9602

10 ай бұрын

@@TrumplicanI had to stop watching half way through I was cringing so hard

@Trumplican

10 ай бұрын

@@grant9602 yeah it was pretty rough they are definitely better with go-karts.

Man this thing takes me back to my childhood. I’m a 82 baby and my dad had one of these. Took it for a joy ride after me and 3 of my friends all hurt ourselves tryin to get it started. Good times! Another awesome video guys

My first race bike was a cr480 with a left side kick, then the 490 and a few years later a cr500. Now I trail ride a crf450. The big two strokes don’t really enjoy low rpm if I remember correctly and do enjoy 3rd gear starts when the gate drops . Just keep your nuts on the tank and you’ll be fine.

So far, this has been one of my favorite videos. I remember seeing these as a kid while riding a 175, it was always awesome to see what guys were doing on these bikes. Keep up the good work and Please restore it to "mostly" it's former glory!

@isaacknudsen9320

11 ай бұрын

Is the bike oil injected ? If it is, it could be running too rich on oil

@arnolddsouza4310

11 ай бұрын

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@sprintcarsandguitars959

11 ай бұрын

hill climbs,i rode one for years and always mounted the biggest rear tire i could fit between the swing arm.

Tell me why he looked like kid rock when he was sitting on the bike when it was still in the box lol 😂 🤣

@TomTom9290

11 ай бұрын

Then after a while he got a little tired of keeping up the persona and his voice started sounding more like Charles.

@AviationAngler

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking more Joe dirt but that too 😂😂😂

@BobsYirUncle

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking more Kaplan America 😂

Awesome video!! Great job guys, I’m sure you’ll turn this into something pretty SWEET!!! 👌👍

I also have a 79 TT500. The Thumper. Bust your ass bike. The most badass bike Yamaha ever made. Get it boys. Have fun.

Never really comment but this is what the channel needs. Don't swap the motor leave it where it rightfully needs to be

@prophez23

10 ай бұрын

I second that! That bike should never be torn apart other than to restore it.

@timarc9895

9 ай бұрын

I disagree, they should put the motor in a go kart and put a 420cc predator in the bike. 😂

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

That would be a sin to motor swap that definitely don't, you want to get that bike running correctly

Everything you mentioned about replacing electrical wise is a very good idea, it’s a short stroke motor. so it’s definitely an animal too ride 😳 if you’re gonna change the crank seals go for a top end rebuild, air filter , clutch plates ,, silencer packing, it’s an iconic bike what you put into it your gonna get back if you ever sell ( don’t)and change the gearbox oil if you haven’t already great show and good luck 🍀👍🙏

I’m really liking the longer vids love y’all keep it up ❤

I bought a brand new CR 500 in 1987 that was a leftover they couldnt sell. It wasnt long and I bought a Husqi 510 AE. The Husq literally scared the hell out of me with its crazy powerband. Funny thing is that I still own them both today and give them a run every weekend and the Husq is still scary..lol

@ItsMe-vg4vj

10 ай бұрын

Nice. My bro had a husky race bike. Threw him over the bars once when he first got it. I was 5 and he had to watch me.. rode on the tank and hung on the handlebars. He made a spot to put my feet off the top of the shocks. Great times.

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

I ended up with an 86 kx500 , same thing no one really wanted it , definitely intimidating bikes , everyone wanted the 250s and 125s , well their loss as I passed them in 5th gear throttle wheelies

If there's 2 stroke, I'm here!!!! 2 stroke power forever!!!!!! 💥💥💥💥💥

PROUD OF YALL FOR GIVING IT A SHOT, IM SURE YOUR VIEWERS ARE HAPPY.

About time you guys tackle a big bore 2 stroke dirt bike. Granted I’m a KX500 fan but I can’t complain about seeing this legends come back to life.

Nicely done, I’ve restored a lot CR500’s as seen on Kaplans videos like the 1776 bike I built and you went above and beyond

two things... it was made to loft you over 60ft doubles after accelerating for around 8-10ft, and when you hit the powerband with enough grip to load the engine fully you'll hear a sound that sounds like war... thats full power

@malbers35

11 ай бұрын

Best description yet.

@thedr309

11 ай бұрын

finally someone who you can tell who has rode one....... tip of the hat to you sir!

i had a CR500 and i still have the scare up the inside of my leg from it kicking back. always have steal shank sole boots to try to start it. but that thing is a beast.

yes, restore it. please. i had one of these when i was younger and it fed my passion for motorsports which im still involved in to this day

My buddy had one of these MONSTERS. He would beg me to take turns trying to kick-start this thing. My last starting assist, the kick starter went through my brand new Alpine Star Tech-6 boots. My buddy has since sold this MONSTER. This video brought me so much joy. Thank you.

My old CR500 was the first bike that taught me proper hand position on the throttle. WHEN it throws you back, you don't want an accidental WOT. It also was the first bike I had where a front brake was required. It was great for desert riding. When I quit traveling to the desert every week, I brought it home and discovered it was too fast in any gear to ride cow trails without insurance.

Just a suggestion. You should probably do a leak down test to insure you don’t have a seal leak somewhere in the motor it will burn a 2-stroke up if too much air is getting in. And a crank seal will allow trans fluid into the crank causing it to foul plugs.

Also, Careful running the fuel tank dry alot. Causes a lean condition every time and the piston wont like that 😁

I love this channel so freaking much

A tip of advice for two strokes, instead of starting fluid. You’re supposed to use pre mix in a squirt/mist bottle. At least that’s what I was always told ! :)

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

Yeah starting fluid isn't too great for two strokes

I'd LOVE to see more of this legend!❤ I had trouble with my 2smoker, check the expansion chamber and clean it out with FIRE and compressed air. Got my Husqy running gooood

You guys walked me through covid and helped me on some of my builds. Love to see how far you guys have come! 🔥

@chrisare187Racing

10 ай бұрын

I'm right there with you I'm on the (hopefully) downhill slide of covid now. C&C's have made it much more tolerable.

@mrkhainuui

9 ай бұрын

you guys mean governments over reach to civil rights and so on?

I've had quite a few big bore 2 strokes, KX420, KX500, YZ465, IT490 but none of those bikes could keep up with the CR500!! Nice rare find!!

Brings back some great memories thanks!

Love it when your neighbour makes an appearance haha. You could give him his own show!

Love the 500. Can’t wait to see more episodes on it. Definitely restore!!👍🏻

@TherealBo4_God863

11 ай бұрын

It will probably get a couple videos then get forgotten

You guys are awesome. This was awesome. Keep it going! Vid 2!

This brought to mind, back in the 70s when I was riding dirt bikes, the big ones all had a compression release to make kicking them over easier.

The reed valve’s are sticking from setting up so long. Clean with brake fluid,also look thru the valve the same way the fuel flows towards the sun or a light. If you see daylight around the edges you should adjust the valve to seal by moving the petals around and retighten the little screws. The petals are sticking from 2-stroke oil in storage. Be careful not to stick the piston in the cylinder when jetting the carburetor,it sounds rich.

This bike deserves a full restoration!!!! It's a perfect machine!!!

You always restore a monster and definitely a older monster cause that is where it all started from. Great job guys. Can’t wait to see it finished and purring

@24:30 you cracked me up when you get her fired up and took the hat off and let all that 1990's loose

My progression into racing motocross all started out with Go-Karts !!!! You guys rock

Finally a real bike! I get that whole mini bike stuff, but dirt bikes and proper bikes reach a far bigger audience for you guys. I reckon focus on this for the future, like old car stuff you've guys done blows up. Lawnmower engines are cool but kind of done it's dash ...keep this up guys

@monkeybusiness63

11 ай бұрын

There are a big bunch of us that enjoy the normal stuff they do and this is good but if they went to just motorcycles not so much

@M.TTT.

11 ай бұрын

I think budget mini-bike/go kart builds would be better than some of the crazy minibike builds at least, not many (sane) people would drop hundreds into a cheap China engine

Love this one!! Reminds me so much of my first 2 stroke dirt bike drive! What a rush!!! It will throw a rooster tail as long as you hold it! Awesome y’all!

@bertbccfu9564

6 ай бұрын

Definitely, my parents said no more riding it in the field behind the house , their were ruts 200 feet long lol

Can't wait to see you guys restore this bike an it's running mint with everything working

Those bikes are monsters, I had a 91 back in the early 2000s and by far the torquey bike I've ever had. I swear mine had a compression release that made it much easier to start

@opfriend_sweden5495

10 ай бұрын

ding diring ding

I remember when y’all picked this up. I’ve been waiting for it to make an appearance. Good luck boys!

i had a 1982 CR480 4 speed when I was in high school at it was a BEAST it was not fun to ride in the woods because it wanted to be WIDE OPEN Field going FULL THROTTLE which was SCARY AS HELL and i sold it after it flipped over on top of me in 3rd Gear and all i was doing was burping the gas and I WASN'T READY for the POWER BAND when it hit and you know your got a BADASS 2 Stroke when the stock piston is as big as your fist. These Big Boyz are NOT TOYS👍😎👍

Sounds amazing but make sure your expansion chamber is clean and clear also your power valve needs to be clean and clear and if you're running and Big bore kit it should be 40 to 1

I had a CR250 in college. It was perfect. Lighter, plenty of power and way easier to kick over, didn't even have to think about it.

Complete restoration, it's a once in a lifetime find. What a 2 stroke beast.

I am coming to Busco Beach in October! I can't wait, never been before! Great video!

New clutch plates and carb set up your good

That thing is a beast! New subscriber to the channel. Thanks for posting!

Wait until you get that beast running properly guys, these bikes are phenomenal 👌🏻

Try putting in a set of boysen 2 stage reeds in the original manifold. Go one size hotter on the plug, double check jetting to see if has been changed, and definitely get brakes working. Those 500s are at their best in sand dunes, had allot of fun with the CR500 and KTM495 on the dunes and in the desert. Be safe:)

@dittdummefan8069

11 ай бұрын

Restore it and tune it like hell

@smb7647

5 ай бұрын

Them brakes are a MUST, hard to stop all that weight and momentum

I have some CR 500 experience and the first thing I can tell you about it seemingly starving for fuel is that the carb float is probably set to low. Secondly, make sure the carb jetting is the original size and the needle is in the factory set position. CR 500s are absolutely awesome. Robbie Knievel made a CR his bike of choice for good reason👍🏻

2 strokes are the best!! Racing boots are a MUST!!!!😮

I've ridden one once. That was enough for me. Y'all handled it well, but keep in mind that you haven't gotten it in the power band yet and that's a whole next level of insanity!

@TNTMOTO

10 ай бұрын

Not much of a powerband on a 500. It just pulls hard all the way threw the power curve.

@Engineering_Improvisation

10 ай бұрын

@TNTMOTO Possible the one I rode was modified because I definitely had a power band. It was as if I suddenly got kicked in the chest with little throttle input.

@TNTMOTO

10 ай бұрын

@Engineering_Improvisation perhaps it was. Power curves can be altered with porting, intake and exhaust but for the most part the 85 just pulled ridiculously hard from the bottom through the mid and then leveled out in the top. Never the less. They are one crazy motor.

Keep it in the higher gears and let the torque do the work

@majorwedgie8166

11 ай бұрын

Can you imagine tickling the power band on their Grand Prix track? I'm still shaking my head in disbelief over Ike's ether induced injury!

@j_rainsgoat3929

11 ай бұрын

​@@majorwedgie8166I missed Ikes injury. When was that and what happened?

@juntsmoka

11 ай бұрын

@@j_rainsgoat3929 it kicked back on him and turnt his ankle

@j_rainsgoat3929

11 ай бұрын

Ether induced. Gotcha.

@majorwedgie8166

11 ай бұрын

@@j_rainsgoat3929 I'm all for risky fun but also John had no business trying to start (and ride) that thing! If it had done to John what it did to Ike, John would have launched across the road... WITH the broken ankle. That bike is arguably the most lethal dirt bike made.

I had the kickstarter punch through my O'Neil boot from a backfire, broke my foot! 😂 it had a tiny Crack on the main jet, but after I fixed it was able to start first kick every time. Tuning is key to having a great cr500!

I had a 1982 RM465 that I bought new. This brings back memories. I knew what was going to happen to his foot when I saw he was kicking it with a tennis shoe.

The thing with these cr500's (had two myself, an '86 and a '88) is you have to kick it the right way and really do it with persistence. Use work boots or mx boots or something, with thick soles. Also, do a leak down test (look up: 2t leak down) to exclude any airleaks which can make starting a pain. These bikes should start pretty easy like any other 2t when sorted. Good luck!

i love how charlie pulls off the coolant hose in the back and smakes the face of *that aint supposed to happen*🤣, priceless haha

Definitely restore it. Those cr500's and kx 500's are wicked machines!

The 85 engine is unique. The cylinder and crankshaft are different than the other CR 500 models. Mine was hard to start like that one is. Later ones were easier to start because they moved the exhaust ports to lower compression.

@2smoker64

9 ай бұрын

Also the angryest year🤘

@VinnieMansfield

9 ай бұрын

They were short stroke engines. Shorter crank shaft so they were wayyyy more angry !

If you are just running pre-mixed fuel and gas, use Opti-2 two stroke oil. Follow the directions on the oil jug. I bet a lot of the issues clear up by themselves

I had a KTM 300 2 stroke. Thought that was beast. Couldn't imagine what a 500cc be like.

"I've got to redeem myself." (Shows him struggling to start it) (Silence) (Bike is magically on)

Oh my.. I've had 2 of the widow makers back in the day. I wouldn't ride it without being able to feather the front brake.. with it being hard to start, check the compression. If it checks out then take the carb completely apart & make sure the idle jet or the main isn't plugged.. sometimes when ya run outta gas on them older big bore 2 strokes lean out & run wide open for a minute.. fix the brakes guys for yalls safety.. be safe. & good luck, have fun...