Full length video of the process converting my 1985 CR500R to a 2004 CR250R Aluminum Frame.
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@rachalhollier5679 Жыл бұрын
I had a 1984 cr125r when I was younger,back in 1986. Then I only weighed 135 lbs,& put a 53t sidewinder sprocket on it and moved to north Georgia in the foot hills and would ride the washouts on the power lines. Man it was a workout for sure and a lot of fun. Love the build sir!
@baby-sharkgto4902 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful bike. I built a lot of CR500AF’s and some 500 steel frames too… that was just about 20 years ago! It’s awesome to see the trend still going! We did great back then but we didn’t have cerakote, ovens or our own sandblasting cabinets… it’s nice to see how far we’ve come. Thanks for posting.
@baby-sharkgto4902 Жыл бұрын
Oh and I should mention that there was no KZfaq back then but I had just started messing around online for the first time. I had just learned of EBay and it was awesome back then!
@jacksonbubbasmith Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite AF builds I’ve seen. Keep crushing it!
@tomatoknuckles Жыл бұрын
Has to be a top contender for me, it's absolutely stunning. Great work mate👏
@stefanmedlicott4948 Жыл бұрын
Like what you’ve done. Some nice details. Now I want a sandblaster just a little more.
@DIDDLYWAYNE10 ай бұрын
Nice work! Good taste in bikes. I see that 450RL in the back
@joztunes69 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful bike and it's a Honda, you just can't beat a good ol Honda
@TORKiT Жыл бұрын
Cool video man. Congrats on Bike of the Day on Vital MX. New subscriber here!
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Rilezmilez Жыл бұрын
That is just so epic!! Awesome Build!!
@undeadneb8118 Жыл бұрын
That is an EPIC transformation! Well done. What an amzaing bike. Looks so good. Great job!
@Lefevreremodeling Жыл бұрын
Work of art man. Well done
@tylerkearns692 Жыл бұрын
WOW!!!STUNNING MATE BE VERY PROUD LET HER RIP GOT A PROPER ENIGNE IN HER
@keithtarrier4558 Жыл бұрын
Looks sweet!!!! I am not the biggest fan of colored swing arms, as I am old... and old school, but in this case it works so well, and this over all bike looks awesome! This looks like it is a 2023 factory edition bike! ... someone/some company needs to step up and start remaking CR500 engines and putting them in frames like this.. they would sell like hotcakes to the average guys like me, who don't have the space, or skill to build such a bike.
@calebclinton5334 Жыл бұрын
There is a company that does such a thing... They are called Built500 (formerly Service Honda). Aj is objectively the best in the business.
@oscarmanica Жыл бұрын
Hermoso trabajo, quedó espectacular, saludos desde Argentina!!!
@xipingpooh5783 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@dahatchery11 ай бұрын
Nice build! I finished my CR500AF. I used a 2004 CRF450 roller and had it cut and welded up to accomodate a 88 CR500 engine. The bike is a "mad buffalo!' My next project will be a 96 CR250 engine which has been already completely rebuilt into an 07 CRF250 roller which I got for only $200 the whole bike. Im about to pitch that 4 stroke bomb engine into the ocean!
@tatefroh71612 күн бұрын
@@dahatchery Im trying to do the same thing, how did you set up the radiators for 500af?
@dahatchery2 күн бұрын
@@tatefroh7161 I used the radiators off the 04 crf450. Just might need to go with a slightly bigger/smaller radiator hoses.
@tatefroh71612 күн бұрын
@@dahatchery thanks for the reply, so are you using a Y-splitter in the setup?
@dahatchery2 күн бұрын
@@tatefroh7161 No, I didn’t order one, just used the existing one, I cut out a section of material raising the the “Y”, cut a couple pieces of solid aluminum 1”x1/2” to extend it down bellow. It works fine, it isn’t the prettiest but it’s functional.
@tatefroh71612 күн бұрын
@@dahatchery Ok thanks for the info it helps a lot
@coloradodirtbike5930 Жыл бұрын
A little too much black for my style but good looking and a lot of effort put into this build. Good job
@darktdi85 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike. Now you can't send it because of the fear of scratches 😆
@zachliter619 Жыл бұрын
Badass man!
@joski90302 ай бұрын
Noice only nit pick for me is the 500 proper number board decals would of looked better they look knocked up in a local print shop
@ivanrosalesduran1858Ай бұрын
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@grubbm4927 Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! How does that insulation in your oven hold up to the heat? I have a 3’x6’x3’deep steel cabinet that I’m trying to insulate!
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
It’s held up well as far as I can tell. Thermometer showed 250 Fahrenheit and I didn’t have any issues.
@SoCalMisfit7126 ай бұрын
She’s a beaut. What blast media did you use for all the parts?
@user-su2yw9ie5s10 ай бұрын
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@robertbilderback87485 күн бұрын
Sweeeeeet
@michaellampley578210 ай бұрын
This thing looks sick! What kickstarter did you use for this bike?
@crbikeworks10 ай бұрын
It’s an ‘02-‘07 CR250 lever. Rubs on the pipe a little though, I’m considering switching to a later model 500 lever.
@jayhopkins1337 Жыл бұрын
Cool! Any vids of riding it?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@surnic1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Colin, did you have to machine the head/cylinder matting surface flat to get a good seal? Looks amazing btw!
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
No, I just scraped old gasket off the best I could with a razor blade and honed the cylinder. New gaskets seem to seal well.
@johnkuchjr. Жыл бұрын
great bike 10,000-15,000 dollars later lol
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Actually was able to make this build under 8k. You can save a little money if you try and do it all yourself.
@andrewtatham5572 Жыл бұрын
Well done my man! Where did u get the fork covers at?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! The forks are cerakoted black, decals I got on eBay
@davidcmcchesney Жыл бұрын
Why did you not leave it aluminum or red ? Nice build otherwise .
@GNX157 Жыл бұрын
I have a mint 2002 CR250. Would a Honda 500 two stroke motor from any year fit in it?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
That chassis (‘02-‘07) CR250 is regarded as the easiest to do a conversion on because you can utilize the stock Airbox with no modifications to it or the subframe. Which is why I decided to go that route. The hang up is getting the engine mounts to center with swingarm pivot etc and that is where it is nice to have the cradle professionally cut and welded to accommodate a 500. Reach out to AJ Waggoner at Built500 if you’re interested in having it done right.
@maggie_xavier6771 Жыл бұрын
Front fork anodized or cerakote? Sir
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Cerakote
@user-wd6vl5ch5s Жыл бұрын
Good morning.. if someone wants to have the same machine built for them like this one here.. how much will it cost? about?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ Waggoner was one who worked there and he started a company called Built500. AJ is one of the, if not the, best to do conversions. I bought my frame from him and did the work myself, into it around 8k. I’m not sure how much he charges though to do it.
@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын
A service Honda frame is that all setup for the motor swap?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
I bought the frame from AJ Waggoner on eBay, he formally worked at Service Honda. Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ started Built500 and you could reach out to him about doing a frame for you.
@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын
@@crbikeworks yep Ken Kaplan has some nice 500 ftom AJ I sold him a absolutely mint 2003 street legal XR 400
@TheSlim93gt Жыл бұрын
How bad is the vibration?
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Very bad. Lol
@2525alainas Жыл бұрын
i absolutely dont get it!! spending so much time to watch that whole trancformation and never give as the sound of the bike???.. not even a few seconds of it idling..????? WTF???
@hismaximus904 Жыл бұрын
Glad I read this I'm not watching a rebuild vid and the dude doesn't even start it up, it's a shame to go through all that effort and not start it at the end
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Sorry man, not a great video editor haha. Just doing this on the side to try and help pay for a little of it. Put some videos riding it up now if you’d like to check them out. Thanks for watching anyway!
@2525alainas Жыл бұрын
@@crbikeworks make a video with the bike idling.. some of us are sound freaks. Its the sound of them we love. Anyway.. nice job. Keep up the good work
@slipknot5037 Жыл бұрын
It's well done but looks like something you can buy today. The original bike looks a lot better imho...sorry
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
Yeah those old bikes are sure beautiful
@kevinlong2074 Жыл бұрын
That's not a 85
@crbikeworks Жыл бұрын
The motor is an ‘85. Came out of an ‘85 into a 2004 CR250 chassis
@downhillfan83313 ай бұрын
Das eine Motorrad hat doch mit dem anderen nichts zu tun!Alurahmen,andere Plastiks uvm.Was ist das für ein Unfug?!👎Dann das Meiste schwarz (Gabel,Rahmen,Schwinge...)!