Had an 86 500cr. Bought it from a guy with a broken wrist, ankle and 3 ribs. His crashed on it the week before. He needed money for his medical Bill's and because his wife said no more cr500. I had it for 2 years. A monster. Rode it in the black rock desert ( where they hold burning man). It would scream across the playa. I'd been racing and riding 20 years and it was they only bike that caused the hair to stand up on my neck at times. I was getting a little older and sold it. At times it was a bitch to start and my right foot would go numb on those days. Glad I had the opportunity to have owned it.

I've owned 35 plus bikes and ridden many more. There is nothing more terrifying than the power of an '85' CR 500. I've never seen anyone that could actually use all that power but if excess is what you crave, the CR 500 has it.

Nothing beats the sound of a big bore two stroke!💯😍

I've wanted one since the first time I saw one in the 90's. Now I'm 34 still drooling over them.

Your passion for motorcycles inspires me to pursue what I love as a living. Thanks Kap.

I had a 86 cr250 and that thing was nuts. These 500s are just way above my skill level to really ride balls out. Terrifying

Man these guys are living the dream!!!

WHAT a monster of a bike! By far,the CR 500 is my fave y'all have showcased. Been a dream bike of mine since,I was 9,and,had my first XR.👏👊✊

My 84 after having so much trouble starting this older gentleman taught me how tow start it.finally!!! i hated that damn bike.you slowly kick it til you feel hear a click you know you can kick it without breaking your foot.all 500s are disk on the front but mine had a 83 cr 480 front end on it so i could race the vintage class.

Dave Thorpe was a mean machine on this bike, well not the same bike but modle he blew other's away.

4th gear take off still lifting 🤟🏽

The CR 500. has so much power man, the beast just wanna throw you off !

Love that year of honda, great motor, and colour of the bike. Awsome machine.

Nothing makes me smile more than the sound of a big bore two stroke dirt bike! I had a 1988 Suzuki Quadracer 500 and hat a beast it was. All those big bore two strokes of that era were beasts, imo. I miss those days.

85,86 and 87 all monsters. 87 cr250 was perfect.

At 4:00 I realized this dude is rock'n the spikes. Glenn Danzig on a CR500! You rock.

I will never forget my first ride on mine. Bought it for hill climbing and the mechanic told me to shift up on the big hills??? $1895.00 on sale. I eventually gave up on wheelies because it wheelied on it's own and when you tried you looped out.

😍😍😍😍 2 stroke melody, Melody of victory, melody of golden years of motocross....Vimond, Jobé, I saw them racing when I was a young boy, great moments 😍😍😍😍

I have a 1985klr 250 and I absolutely love it old bikes are where the real muscle is at

Nasty is an understatement!! I bought My 85' CR500 from the 2nd owner had original Honda country of origin documents with it. first owner was Phil or Mike Larson (can't remember which one) who competed in national motocross on it. I added an FMF nickel pipe, bored, ported/polished head, decked head, Ohlins shock, it was LETHAL Honda did not joke around with the 1st water cooled 500. Only thing I would change on yours is the number plate backing to yellow 😉

Thanks brother I love this. That cr 500 is the holy grail. Mega power you got it bored and souped up for more power even. Wow. Thanks I'm hounered to see such a beauty. I want one one day soon I will have my bike and take off to the mountains in time off.

Wot a great channel this is that you guys have put together.... Its inspired me so much that ive just brought a Crf 250r i come from a strictly 2 stroke background coming up thru schoolboys 80cc to 125cc.... 28 years later im now 48 ive just started riding again purely because of this channel si great stuff guys keep them coming Ps please forgive me for being a turncoat and going over to 4 stroke ive just never experienced them so i thought id give it a go lol..... Seriously impressed with the 2011 crf ive bought the power is so smooth!!

Great mortorcycle!! Love JR's kickstarting action!!!!!

Mr Kaplan, I have to say you have a awesome operation going on there! I can remember as a young man going into our local dealer which happened to be a Kawasaki/Yamaha dealer feeling the excitement of going in to buy your new bike! I tell ya there’s nothing like a crisp sounding two stroke! These kids today I don’t think can fully relate because the fours are so groggy sounding! They don’t interest me one bit! That’s a bad ass bike though! Nice job and good to see someone love our hobby/sport so much ! Can’t wait to have the time to tour your shop!

I have to say the 85 CR500 i restored was the scariest bike i have ever riden. Taking the 89 CR500 out this weekend. Will have see how it compares, but i highly doubt it will hit even close to as hard as the 85 hit.

Whoever got that bike is one lucky person! Gorgeous

Had that exact bike! Loved it! 🇺🇸😎

The red skittle - hey you did and are doin your thing -I love the work orders, I learn soo much thank you 🙏

When you hear your bike popping like that. You know you’re about to ride a beast? If I could only ride like Captain America, I would 100% get one.

Where I lived they used to call the early 500 water cooled Honda’s the widow makers

cant count how many times DEP chased us outta the woods at Valley falls, they heard my 85 500 from miles away i'm sure..never caught us, cause CR500

My friends dad had an 85 CR 500 and that thing was scary fast

Man I grew up on a lot it the 80s bike you guys have showcased. And have the scars and x-rays to prove it

1985 Honda CR500, the beast. The bike that dethroned the Maico 490

dave thorp one world titles had one of these fantstic animal all tese sounds just great memorys nothing touches 2stroke 500s ov this try one and c

I'd like 2 see a 4stroke riding Millenial ride it that never rode 1!!! LOL

Jesus, family, and 2strokes are my greatest loves!

My Lord! That bike is a dream!

Badass love the way it sounds

It’s goin down in Rockland !!!! Yeahhhhh !!!

I want one sooo Bad!! @KaplanAmerica, I'd love to just get to ride one honestly. I have a mint 03 Yz250 ripper but I could only imagine a 500 haha

Those bikes are so nasty, I need one.

I would not be surprised if one of my old bikes is in your collection somewhere. 1991 KX500 or/and a 1986CR500. Sold them years ago in Eastern Connecticut. Ive had many bikes before and since.......... but boy, I sure wish I kept the 500s.

Arm pump much, what a machine.

I bought a brand new 1985 CR500 in October of 1984.

Now that first take off gnarly!! if only i could afford a big bore 2 stroke single!

If that bike has any history to NC or southern VA, it could be my old bike. The head squish was modified and cylinder were ported and all ports were coated. The guy who did the work scribbled his name on the left side of the cylinder. It was a well known shop in Ohio.

Love watching those 500 beasts. Great video brother 👍🏻

I had an 85 back when i was a lot younger. Faster than my current cr450 for sure but that starter button is nice.😂 i sold it for $800 back in the mid 90s, boy if I knew then what I know now I'd be a rich man.

The 85 CR 500...baddest of the bad right there..

That is one sick and gorgeous 2 stroke rocket ship that you have right there.

When I think of the 85' CR, I think of Rick Johnson.

Too bad about the seat cover, the 85' & 86' CR insignia was sweet, but it's aaahhite.... Number plates should be yellow too but she's a sweet peach 👍

I was confused, because the seat is not an 85. A bunch of my riding buddies had this bike. It is a beast!

Chris is a genius- this vid us classic-

I gotta get a bike from you guys soon!!

Never be afraid of mud when you have a cr500

Beastly 3rd holeshot 4th wheely !!

You know it's hard to start if Jr takes a bunch of kicks

That Cr 500 rips!!!!!!!!!!

Man that thing sounds crisp&&that means ,, awesome

Y’all need to hit a track one day with those 500’s

Let Jr. start it so I don't break my leg! Lol Ever get a chance to dyno the mighty 1985?

My friend used to say shut that thing off when it was idling

Should of stuck with the cr 500 you would of bèen world champion dude definitely the weapon of choice

The Old Cr's ................... Are ungodly.

Was a third gear take off ?? Hahahaha your an animal of a man love your videos watching from ,,fermoy co cork Ireland 🇮🇪 👍

Used to ride one of these in the UK ,it's the only bike I've ridden with a suicide mission as it's sole purpose in life ,fucking mental

look ken got a new tiller lol

Why don't they make em like this no more ?

Are the old big bores good in the dunes?

I miss my 500s I had 2 85 and one 93 kick myself in the butt for getting rid of them

Wow these CR are so beautiful 😍 i wish i was there to watch 🤩

I think I saw a YZ 490 in the back ground could you guys do a review like this one

Ken I'm wondering if i could ask you opinion about having frame rails repaired since iv heard you mention it in a past few videos. My 96 cr250s frame is clapped out. Im not to far away, im located in Rnode Island so if you might be able to point me in the direction of someone who does frame repairs in new england.. Also im looking forward to hopefully meeting you this summer... The boys and i are going to load up a 20ft trailer of toys an come down to party... Thank you an the guys for keeping these gems going.

What oil mixture do you run on the older 500

this is kind dirt bike i remember when i was teenager i was 15 years old when this bike was brand new . my friend had a 84 CR 125 and i had 1986 Honda 4-trx 250r . 4-trx 250r was like $2500 brand new in 1986 . i think that year Honda stop making 3-wheeler ATV in 1986

Serious machines beautiful bikes

Only 175psi? My ktm 250 has 210psi

I watched a guy break his ankle starting one. It wasn't his bike, was a know-it-all ego moto-dude, you guys know the type. He wanted to ride it, the bike was a friend of mine, Rich Mythen, a Pro in Nor-Cal, we all told the dumb-ass to NOT to try and start it with is regular shoes on... he didn't listen... never set TDC and just kicked it... his timing could not have been worse... it recoiled up and snapped is fucking ankle... LOL... OMG we laughed.

So it's a big bore with a stock stroke ?

I got one there super fast there almost scary at times but if you love the Adrenalin rush it’s about as good as any f16 doing back flips in the sky these bikes should be built again half the snapper heads of today motor cross would shit there pants if they got on these bikes four strokes are ok but the two strokes was another world that can’t be experienced just thru a video or story’s you needed to ride these bikes to feel the power bands and the sick thrust going up hill your whole body was flying at times with only your hands on the grips it bc was like a run away screaming chain saw thru the woods if some one lost control going thru trees like a saw blade the early 80s thru the mid 80s was unleashed beast no limets on power bands it was balls to walls hard core power if you was not holding on for your life that bike was gone you was standing in midair still turning the throttle with the bike gone over the hill it was life changing a 500 was nothing to try and be to cocky riding it would teach your ass who was boss I always say respect the bike and it’s power become one and you will never go wrong know your limit don’t cross that line or you could end up on your ass eating rocks from your own rear tire just speaking from experiences lol

Was that a 3rd gear hole shot?

I own an 85' XR350. The chassis looks identical?

That was a four gear hole shot 😲😯😮😱?! Holy crap!

Sei Fantastico metti allegria.Grazie.

Take the beast to the track insteed man, lovely bike..

Do you have a parts source for some of these? My meager collection of open bikes needs a few things here and there.. ('96 CR, '97 KX & '83 YZ490)

Omg dude that thing absolutely rips !!!! 3rd gear just fuking bad ass baby ! Yes i envy you !! Keep em coming baby ! Respect Jimmy GBA. !!!!🇺🇸

Is this guy related to Ronnie Mac ?

full squeez the trottle and ooooo shit!!! 500cc&kdx 450cc. 2stroke 80s&90s mx madness

got a restored 85cr500r and 84 atc 250 r

Sweet bike!!

Had a friend that had that bike I had a kx 500 , he sore it stuck wide open a couple times and made him loop out in 4-5 gear I thought he was just running out of talent and crashing in untill he left it with me for a couple months and I took it instead of my Kx 500 and it did it to me in third gear wide open .... I was able to slap the back break and it unstuck and was able to stop it, turns out the flat slid chrome was worn and that was keeping the spring from closing the carb, changed it and problem solved, he to this day won't ride one he sold it he swore it was possessed by demons ....

Praise the lord 🙌

Would machining a compression relief valve work? Ever try it?? Curious.

No work to bring up the front tire, every gear.

Rain means traction, whats the bad news?

Sale price?

were do guys find parts for all these bikes?