I had two CR500’s in my time. Used only as trail bikes. Fantastic in Mexico. Tons of low end. Never had to wind them up. I had an 87 and a 93. I had a kickstand on both. They were both dead reliable. But, I loved my CRF450’s too. I’d ride with large groups in Mexico and everyone thought I was crazy riding a 500. No way. They are so easy to ride. When cold, rock them in first a few times to prime them and they start on the first kick. Great bikes.
I used to do a lot of motocross racing in the 80s and I'm glad that it was back then we had 2 stroke motocross bikes and it was great and much better than the 4 stroke bikes of today, plus we were as quick as the bikes of today, more skilled and bigger balls
There isnt a bike out there that shouldnt be reassembled with blue loctight. If your not using you should. Hey check your headset bearings. Bet theres no grease in there.
I have to go through my rm250 once a week and tighten the reed cage bolts, right case cover bolts and plastics bolts. The Kickstarter bolt comes out every time I start it. Maybe I should invest in loctite
Gun Chowder ive been on 2 strokes since 1980. Blue loctight 1 drop will totally help your issues with loose bolts. Tear it down and clean and regrease all pivots and shock ends then reassemble using the loctight on every nut n bolt. Youll be happy with the results.
Rode CR500’s through the 80’s &90’s. Great bikes, I never had any problems with them. Regular maintenance helps what ever you ride. Looks like Hungry Valley where they filmed this. As others mentioned why dual exhaust? My last 500 was a Pro Circuit bike. You only use 2nd & 3rd gear mostly. Extremely Fast!
bad ass bike i just wish i could hear it rip on a track. this sounded like a pretty mellow ride for the most part. id love to hear that thing blasting around a track.
Shed MX LMAO!!! ARE YOUR TIRES FEELING "TIRED" LATELY!?!? DO THRY HAVE TROUBLE GRIPPING AT NIGHT ETC??? YOUR TIRES MAY BE SUFFERING FROM A CONDITION CALLED "LOW T" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Austin Sears If you or a loved tire have been diagnosed with mesotirelioma, talk to your doctor about your potential for substantial financial compensation.
Sweet and clean Bike. But if the duallys don't improve performance than what use do they have? Just wondering about having to buy two exhaust when I wipeout. Still cool and sounded a little grounded.
What the heck wrong with you dude ... The kid is 7 this bikes makes upwards of around 60 hp it will hurt him badly ...he needs a pitbike that's semi automatic ..
LoCk3H lots of my friends are scared of 2 strokes even my little kx80 😂 so between me an most of my friends about 30% of us ride 2 strokes me included 👍
Cool video, but sounds nearly identical to a single silencer because all the sound is going through the exact same pipe before hitting the shorter silencers.
most works cr500-s went to the crusher. company policy. a few survived. i heard tell they were about 90 hp. i had a stock 89. great for the single track trails in eastern wa.- just a twist of the wrist-- on an off day however, you could feel it at work monday morning-- lol.
I mis my KX500. I wish they would bring them back. I thought about buying a 450 4 stroke donor bike and getting a 500 2 stroke engine and doing my own conversion. But I’d rather just buy one already done.
Only have two problems with the CR500 one I don't have one, two why is it aluminum frame when steel is better aluminum frames are a lot more stiffer than steel and send more vibration to the rider
Looks like the back of Glen Helen....and if you have never ridden a CR-500 don't bother talkin' trash about it. There is a fun-factor over a 450 that can't be described, it must be FELT!
Matt Benson The CR250s were good bikes. Cr500 obviously badass. They dont make 2 strokes anymore, so they are fuxking gay. Same for kawasaki. They dont make 2 strokes anymore, so they are gay.
I'm a long time big bore rider, B grade MX'er, from CZ 400, Husky 390 through to KTM 500 Euros, and the known Japanese usuals inbetween, except for a CR500 ironically. I don't understand why you run so much steepness on the head rake when you have so much instant power on tap to rotate the bike. I think this is a common mistake with big bores that gives you no advantage, but loses in some fast open stuff and braking in rough where I can see you lifting as the bike gets loose.
i've had 2 inner tube failures (burst) failures without punctures. 1 time it let go mid race another it let go whilst checking the pressure (i use a shock pump). When you get a puncture mid race its not obvious you have a puncture and the huge metal tyre-lock slices through your tyre at some point, rendering it useless with tubliss. I reckon tubliss is fine if you aren't racing and they are great for slow slippery stuff. I've been racing on them for 2 years on enduro. Going to mousses next year.
250 two stroke vs 450 four stroke is accepted as a fair fight in most people's minds. Well, when you compare cc apples to apples, two strokes are far more powerful as in 500cc two stroke vs. 450 cc four stroke.
Very nice!!! Big Cr500 fan!
That’s a sweet track. I ride my old Lt250r quadracer in my thin 1 quad only trails and it’s scary fun. The bike sounds good.
Screw 4 stokes and electric. Nothing like the sweet sound of a 2 stroke.
Big-J
Or smell lol..
Colin Paynter Castrol 2-Stroke Racing oil! Lol
Round here they used that as aftershave lol..
Colin Paynter Hahaa! 👍
Not many 2strokes ever finished the Dakar rally. I love 2 strokes but they have there limitations.
I had two CR500’s in my time. Used only as trail bikes. Fantastic in Mexico. Tons of low end. Never had to wind them up. I had an 87 and a 93. I had a kickstand on both. They were both dead reliable. But, I loved my CRF450’s too. I’d ride with large groups in Mexico and everyone thought I was crazy riding a 500. No way. They are so easy to ride. When cold, rock them in first a few times to prime them and they start on the first kick. Great bikes.
I used to do a lot of motocross racing in the 80s and I'm glad that it was back then we had 2 stroke motocross bikes and it was great and much better than the 4 stroke bikes of today, plus we were as quick as the bikes of today, more skilled and bigger balls
This is one of the sexiest 2 strokes builds with modern plastics. I love the all red plastics and the graphics.
sick bike. they probably got a sponsorship from Loctite for the gallons of threadlock needed to prevent this thing from rattling apart.
stupidmoto 😂
There isnt a bike out there that shouldnt be reassembled with blue loctight. If your not using you should. Hey check your headset bearings. Bet theres no grease in there.
Been riding Cr250’s and 500’s for decades, never had anything come loose.
I have to go through my rm250 once a week and tighten the reed cage bolts, right case cover bolts and plastics bolts. The Kickstarter bolt comes out every time I start it. Maybe I should invest in loctite
Gun Chowder ive been on 2 strokes since 1980. Blue loctight 1 drop will totally help your issues with loose bolts. Tear it down and clean and regrease all pivots and shock ends then reassemble using the loctight on every nut n bolt. Youll be happy with the results.
Gorgeous bike. Love that sound.
Sounds amazing with the dual exhaust system!
Man I miss that sound. Also the smell of the 2 stroke exhaust.
Can't wait for Ransoms kx500 to be featured on here. Love big bore 2 strokes. They're the legendary Pokemon of the dirtbike world.
Rode CR500’s through the 80’s &90’s. Great bikes, I never had any problems with them. Regular maintenance helps what ever you ride. Looks like Hungry Valley where they filmed this. As others mentioned why dual exhaust? My last 500 was a Pro Circuit bike. You only use 2nd & 3rd gear mostly. Extremely Fast!
Twin pipe 2 strokes look sick
bad ass bike i just wish i could hear it rip on a track. this sounded like a pretty mellow ride for the most part. id love to hear that thing blasting around a track.
Wicked! Awesome Video Dirt Rider Mag. Keep up the great work!
Super bike ! Even with the dual exhaust !! Badazz, best of both worlds ,new frame and suspension with the monster 500 two stroke engine...:-)
I miss my 1987 CR500. I was only 17 when I had it. Good times
0:03 my good sir, i take pride in knowing that my tires are not on performance enhancing drugs. thank you and good day!
Shed MX
LMAO!!! ARE YOUR TIRES FEELING "TIRED" LATELY!?!? DO THRY HAVE TROUBLE GRIPPING AT NIGHT ETC???
YOUR TIRES MAY BE SUFFERING FROM A CONDITION CALLED "LOW T"
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Austin Sears If you or a loved tire have been diagnosed with mesotirelioma, talk to your doctor about your potential for substantial financial compensation.
The untamable beast
I still have my old girl CR-500. It’s in mint condition and I keep her in the living room.
Not many human girls come over to your place, I reckon.
Not sure why you'd want a dual silencer CR500 other than to keep the decibels down and add more weight..Still a sweetbike!!! Thanks for the Raw DBM
len bong balances the bike and flows smoother.
Evan Anderson it balances it lol please 2 strokes never have dual exhaust ever its for the cool factor and maybe noise. Balance thats funny
Garrett Gustafson no shit that kid is one dumb dumb lol.
Because this thing is more power then anything you can dream to ride
Aprilia RS250 ?
My hands are numb just watching the video lol !!!
? had big bores all my riding life, never had vibe problems on most of them. My CZ400 did, but my Mate's CZ400 didn't.
Got a 91 500 motor in a 06 crf450x frame in sumo trim street titled. Talk about a street killer, hard to stay out of trouble
I only wish my CR500R from 1986 would have started that easily.
Dual exhaust two stroke cr500!!!! Beast!!
Love these lo revving two strokes
Sweet and clean Bike. But if the duallys don't improve performance than what use do they have? Just wondering about having to buy two exhaust when I wipeout. Still cool and sounded a little grounded.
My son is looking in to riding. He’s currently 7 years old. Is this a good youth entry motorcycle?
What the heck wrong with you dude ... The kid is 7 this bikes makes upwards of around 60 hp it will hurt him badly ...he needs a pitbike that's semi automatic ..
Lmfao
Gah ahaha. Fuck yes that’s a good bike for him! Why didn’t you start him on it a few years ago??
Sounds great. Well done.
I love my cr250r but omg I'd die to have one of these bikes
Do you have a high resolution image of the thumbnail, that bike looks sick!
imagine how many of these Honda would sell?
LoCk3H lots of my friends are scared of 2 strokes even my little kx80 😂 so between me an most of my friends about 30% of us ride 2 strokes me included 👍
LoCk3H you know there not bringing back two strokes they toke an old cr500 and put new plastic graphics etc
Bloody Koala the actually put a 500 motor in a whole new frame. Looks like a gas gas with a 500 motor in it
gasgas uses a steel chromoly frame not aluminum, but it is a perimeter frame, so they're similar in looks. Id say this is more like a red TM
@@ramrodskip518_7 it's the crf450 aluminum frame they put the cr500 engine into ..
That's a beautiful thing !!
I'm Not Gonna lie. I couldn't handle that freak monster. 450 is beast !
Cool video, but sounds nearly identical to a single silencer because all the sound is going through the exact same pipe before hitting the shorter silencers.
Cool track , sick bike!
To try to get more power out if a bike, port the intake port of the head to allow more free breathing during high speeds.
most works cr500-s went to the crusher. company policy. a few survived. i heard tell they were about 90 hp. i had a stock 89. great for the single track trails in eastern wa.- just a twist of the wrist-- on an off day however, you could feel it at work monday morning-- lol.
simply beautiful amazing
Want one makes my heart sing
I remember when my dad gave me a Cr500 for my second bike I started it by jumping of our picnic table
Cr 500 to top of all my dream to own
All i would do is hit the biggest jumps i could find.The best 500 i have seen in a long time.
Can I borrow it and take it to jawbone? There's a couple hills that my cr250 is a little underpowered for. Could use twice the bike...
Miss my 88 CR-5. Guess that's why I'm here......!!
Nice bike!
Why not? Something different. I miss my 500... 🇯🇵 makes me want to build another...
Sikk, Braappp
That's pretty epic. Must be pulling around 70bhp with that thing.
Nice bike
do you hear that?
that is torque
Please bring them back
I honestly don’t need a cr500 but this bike but with a cr250 engine would be perfect
Awesome sauce !!!!
Really tearing up that beginner trail
Awesome
Badass!
So what's the advantages of the dual exhaust on a 500?
One of my many regrets.....selling my 500😭
hyster16t no regrets
hyster16t u
I feel you brother. I had an 89' Rm125 that was believe it or not, a ROCKET.. I miss that bike.
@@greggeorge4411 no regerts 😂
D'oh! Kept my 500 and now getting a 250 4stroke.
Beauty
What’s the point of the dual silencer?
BRed looks cool lol
Looks badass
because they're using modern honda plastics, and when the number board has a bulge for a muffler it looks retarded if there isn't one
cornelis jones I would replace with a non-functional can that held my tools and tube
Balance
I mis my KX500. I wish they would bring them back. I thought about buying a 450 4 stroke donor bike and getting a 500 2 stroke engine and doing my own conversion. But I’d rather just buy one already done.
Was that run in 1st all the way? Im sure it was??
Alex piv you can put those things in 3rd and leave it there
This is called a widow maker for a reason!
Where was this filmed?
is this out in goleta?
nothing like the power of a 500 two stroke.....
Hollister, CA?
I believe so hollister Hills
does the twin add any ponies or what?
Only have two problems with the CR500 one I don't have one, two why is it aluminum frame when steel is better aluminum frames are a lot more stiffer than steel and send more vibration to the rider
Looks like the back of Glen Helen....and if you have never ridden a CR-500 don't bother talkin' trash about it. There is a fun-factor over a 450 that can't be described, it must be FELT!
Dem AEO graphics
Nice bike but I don't get the dual exhaust thing, 2 little pistols instead of one bazooka? Weird.
I got the same Jersey and pants
That a 2017 cr500 engine?
thought the graphics said DAB at first. lol
Best part: Had a kick stand👍
Where is this trail
Single exhaust with two stingers!
What year is the engine?
Too bad honda doesnt make any badass bikes like this anymore
When did Honda make any other bad ass bikes this was there one and only Kawasaki is where it's at!!!
Matt Benson The CR250s were good bikes. Cr500 obviously badass. They dont make 2 strokes anymore, so they are fuxking gay. Same for kawasaki. They dont make 2 strokes anymore, so they are gay.
nice
El motor 2t de que ańo es ?
O es nuevo
That sharp stake next to the track made me nervous
anyone know where he's riding?
I'm a long time big bore rider, B grade MX'er, from CZ 400, Husky 390 through to KTM 500 Euros, and the known Japanese usuals inbetween, except for a CR500 ironically.
I don't understand why you run so much steepness on the head rake when you have so much instant power on tap to rotate the bike. I think this is a common mistake with big bores that gives you no advantage, but loses in some fast open stuff and braking in rough where I can see you lifting as the bike gets loose.
When my phone rings my wife thinks I am wasting time watching big bore two stroke on UA-cam.
I used to run tubliss. Im giving up with them.
jonnoMoto why?
Why ???
i've had 2 inner tube failures (burst) failures without punctures. 1 time it let go mid race another it let go whilst checking the pressure (i use a shock pump).
When you get a puncture mid race its not obvious you have a puncture and the huge metal tyre-lock slices through your tyre at some point, rendering it useless with tubliss.
I reckon tubliss is fine if you aren't racing and they are great for slow slippery stuff. I've been racing on them for 2 years on enduro. Going to mousses next year.
I want one..
2 stroke raw!! Guy hits same 2 corners over and over....
How do I get one
Anyone know where this is?
1000 cc's of glory
😍😍😍
A kickstand on the meanest bike ever? Trying to make it less scary I guess!
Is it me or does these really big 2 strokes constantly sound like they`re almost flooded or running very rich?
was thinking the same.. But maybe because of the altitude..
But.. It this bike gets leaner in their Settings I would be excited to Hear.. Peace Out
It's because no one dares to open them up all the way
They don’t need high rpms to get power and aren’t meant to wrap up like a 250 or 125 and if they could rev up like a 250 no one would do it
Not true Taylor I would ride it like I stole it and had the cops on my ass
😍
250 two stroke vs 450 four stroke is accepted as a fair fight in most people's minds. Well, when you compare cc apples to apples, two strokes are far more powerful as in 500cc two stroke vs. 450 cc four stroke.
Omg that thing rips do you just fill it up at the top before you head down or? Ha-Ha nah nah just jokeing beautiful bike for sure.
A fucking beast!! 🤦🏽♂️