Can I Get This Legendary Honda CR500 Running Again?

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[@dekita6449]

I love this dude Craig, his content is simple, no clickbait, not made up just doing his thing

[@HenryMcneilis]

yessir we love CRAIG

[@smallfieldfishing7985]

Hell yeah, get to watch great content, and learn a lot doing it. ALL HAIL CRAIG lol

[@outdoordaily6463]

Wait until someone tells you about what KZbin was like in 2011. That’s when I started watching. It, used to be so much more man.

[@nathanielvann5524]

Craig's legacy is undoing or resolving everything from Bikes and Beards...and I love it!

[@hell_march6652]

Now he needs to pull that lifan out of the garbage and see if it can be fixed lol. That would be a challenge after all the torture they did to that thing.

[@retiredafce3373]

Agreed

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

I agree and love it!! If Sean had created Mt Rushmore, Craig would make us proud and hand-chisel Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp up thar. 😳 You can't unsee it............Nyuck, Nyuck Nyuck!! 🤣

[@kden1271]

@@MAGGOT_VOMIT you're old

[@HateClickBait]

That had me LMAO!

[@cbmbdb]

Having a CR500 is like having a crazy girlfriend. They are fun to ride but might kill you at any moment

[@BlackOmegaVirus]

Looooooooool

[@392swim]

And that’s why I need 1😂

[@Heroesworkshop]

As someone that works on bikes on the side, I'm addicted to this channel.

[@mdlipps]

The sound those big 2 stroke engines make is what a real dirt bike sounds like.

[@user-ee8hp3vv3x]

Had a 4 stroke 500 Yamaha she had a beautiful ROAR

[@danelldecker3696]

Really enjoyed this video. Craig gets a chance to show the level of skill only achieved through years of experience

[@scottstuber5857]

NEW to this channel and absolutely love it. I've bought/restored about a dozen garage find bikes over the last many years, and I can truly relate. Thanks for the fun watch!

[@JoshNeihardt]

Dan: "It kinda feels like hot air blowing around." Craig: "That's only when you talk." 😂😂😂 Please don't ever change 😂😂😂 7:28

[@Skippdaddy]

Craig and team have such a positive attitude and that is just one factor that keeps me coming back for more!

[@Ronaldl2350]

That looks like a 1990 model. I raced a 1990 CR250 back in the day. Was a great bike! I agree, the new gas can nozzles are stupid.

[@mikellewis2346]

Thanks for saving this historical bike. Not many left like this. And this bikes only going up in value. This bike was called the bone breaker in the 90s.

[@LiveToLoop]

I love you started a channel! Bike rebuilds are my favorite and love that is 1-2 videos per bike instead of 20 videos like other creators. Each video is like “clutch lever install”, next video we’ll do footpegs 😂

[@MrWiseinheart]

But before we get to foot peg a word from our sponsor... 😅

[@BTMPL]

Man, you're cranking content out like crazy! Keep it up!

[@Medicated1]

95.8 thousand subs, that's amazing in such a short time. Great work man, the CR500 is a freaking icon!

[@MrIgottap]

And over 30 thousand more in the past month. He’s doing great at a thousand plus subs a day!

[@woodsandwater644]

221k today 🎉❤

[@divadyrdnal]

Thank for the memories. I bought a new CR-480r in ‘83 while in college…loved that bike, almost went broke buying rear tires.

[@willfoulk4338]

I love that you and Dan are absolutely melting but you're still so positive. You're so happy when you remember that your job as a motorcycle mechanic and KZbinr is so fun. Great to see. Please keep this up!

[@bossb2539]

I owned one of these, I gave it to my son…it was truly a monster! Wish I still had it! As always, too much fun Craig…! Congratulations on your success!

[@theone2be33]

Wow Craig! Almost got your Silver Play Button! Congratulations!!! You deserve it!

[@murdoc6501]

Yuppers, Craig you are killing it with the new channel! Thank you and go Bearded Mechanic, keep moving forward!

[@leventevincze1034]

I just love what you guys achieved so far, and cant wait to see what the future might hold. Iam eager to see some test rides with the relics you bring back to life. Rooting for you from Hungary

[@johannvi8051]

Your Can I make it run and drive it back home videos are honestly some of the most enjoyable stuff on youtube. I imagine they can sometimes be rather painful to make but boy, if that's not something amazing to watch and relate to! Really diggin this channel (more than the other one)

[@toddwrenn7741]

Occasionally, on Facebook marketplace, I see these old bikes for sale. It makes me think about what you guys do and how fun it would be. And then reality hits and I remember I have an 06 road king sitting in the garage covered with my daughters toys.

[@BlueSquatchproductions]

😂 so many of us

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Awesome job. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work. Fab On. Weld on. Ride On. Keep fixing. Keep Making.

[@blackphantom99]

These were a mule to kick over as a young teenager! Awesome bike, best sounding 2 stroke with nuts power when you opened power band. Thanks for a great video and memories 😊👍

[@AsmodeusT]

Depending on where you're standing, it kinda feels like it's just hot air blowing around. That's just when you talk! That was QUICK! 😂😂😂

[@Sad_Naast]

My Dad had one of these beauty. Of course he broke is coccyx while showing off in front of his friends. First and last time I saw him fell of a bike. This bike would humble any rider, experienced ones even. Love what you're doing guys!

[@Firestorm637]

Beautiful bike. Love 2 strokes!!! So much power, lightweight. Few moving parts vs 4 strokes.

[@BigGilsPC]

your the Man As always, too much fun Craig…! Congratulations on your success!!!

[@chadlindsey8971]

Craig is the best 😂. I'm so happy to watch his videos on his own channel

[@Rusty_nutz_bike_shed]

The Vice Grip Garage for motorcycle enthusiasts I love it……. Absolutely love the barn find get running and ride home videos

[@joshc1291]

Really enjoying your videos, my favorite channel right now by far💪🏻👊🏻

[@robertw31968]

Im loving your channel. I wish i could work on stuff and get it running like you do! You are amazing sir.

[@BlueSquatchproductions]

He is very inspiring

[@geebopbaluba1591]

I raced a Air Cooled 1984 CR500 and then bought a 1991 and I loved both of them. The 1985 CR500 was a beast and they were detuned from then on.

[@ahrentelford1391]

Three 2-stroke vids in a row, love it. Keep up the great content.

[@ian7061]

This is great, keep it up mate, love to watch someone who loves what they do. Inspiring content!

[@kyle2355100]

That was so satisfying watching that engine being put back where it belonged.😊

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Great call returning a classic back to stock. 500r is a true classic. 😎

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Craig, im not a mechanic, bike enthuse or anything like that but your videos are just the most relaxing and amazing things on you tube! Ive learned so much and just love your whole character and your team. Keep being amazing !!!

[@TheVTRainMan]

That this is a beast! I actually liked the Harley Frankenstein bike. But, this motor deserves to be back home. Love the content so far... You should have a million subscribers... just say'n! keep um coming.

[@maxsvensson5391]

Love the content! You’re the fricking man, Craig 🤘🏻

[@nikolabolic7120]

Just become one of my favorite channels. Keep it up with bikes ☺️

[@skynetd-termination98]

Craig, you're doing great...really hoping your channel takes off big time!

[@mixonmachines]

Thank you 🙏 for put her back together!! Long live the King CR500 !! ❤

[@bobeyes3284]

Warms my heart to see old crossers get restored.

[@ericshepherd5788]

Both my favorite bikes put together that was a pretty epic build

[@sthildas4857]

The kick back on that could throw you over a house, a great iconic bike, go Honda.🏍🏍🏍

[@diyeveryday67]

Love the sound of 2-stroke dirt bikes!!

[@thatcrazyguyjay]

Love it best video yet I love a 500r and love you’ve put it back to its former glory

[@stephenstevens4153]

Used to have a cr440 my absolute favorite bike. Since then moved onto bigger things like my rocket3, but I'm always on the lookout for the old Honda dirt bikes.

[@adamtyson1728]

I'm glad your new channel is gaining traction it's great entertaining videos

[@MrGixxer1300r]

As always Craig awesome content!!! Keep up the great work,

[@halfwaydecentvehicles]

Awesome cr 500 still miss it, ❤️ one of the only bikes that was detuned after the first model run

[@user-qb3kt7ov3z]

Loved the old formular, but this is working too! :) Nice one, informative and not bs videos!

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Oh I could just imagine the meltdowns 😂😂😂 Great bike would love to see what upgrades you can come up with for it. 👍🏼

[@traviskitchen3252]

Awesome job Craig as always love the new channel

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Job Craig and uh Dan. Man that engine sounds good. I would love to have good Motorcross Bike to Ride around here. It would be fun to get on some good Trails and go for it. I’m liking you having your own Videos Craig. I really enjoy watching how you can just about Any Engine running again no matter what circumstances it’s in. Looking forward to the next one.👍👍

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Awesome restoration Craig!

[@sgt4204]

I’m so happy to see you here doing your thing. Less BS is best.

[@paulos20030]

Brilliant video!!!!!! Bike looks awesome!!!!!

[@bailephib]

Just hit a notification bell on a KZbin channel for the first time ever. The Bearded Mechanic is my absolute No1 channel. Keep it up, buddy. Compelling viewing.

[@yamahjett]

Awesome to see the engine returning home.

[@TrippyTrev45]

Well done another classic 2stroke chook chaser lives as cool and different as the other bike was good to see the 500 get her heart back good job loving your channel and content keep em coming 👍

[@dadyo63]

Great job,started so quick

[@fester73666]

Awesome video Craig, Awesome bike too, intimidating bike when you really let it do what it's meant to do, GO FAST + DO WHEELIES 👍

[@stevebloke5455]

Original is Cool, The manufacturer knew what they were doing. So rare to see a genuine oem bike of this age. Thanks for posting.

[@aldisdzerve2264]

Hell yeah! Love to see some restoration

[@nicolewolcott]

Always a good day when a bearded mechanic vid comes out

[@tobyws9328]

Dream bike! Can't wait to see more on this 🤞😁

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

Well done man, love the 2 stroke monster!

[@joshsutcliffe6099]

Good morning man. Thanks for the content 🤘

[@johnwarren1]

Another great video and nice "restoration". I had one of these monsters and it was so much fun. Show us your wheelie skills...without hurting yourself.

[@lucasshea3811]

This is such a awesome idea make a great thing great again awesome content Craig !!! Keep it up !

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Good stuff. I'm enjoying this channel.

[@Firestorm637]

Alright my Friday dose of Craig for the weekend. Love your videos

[@2VALVEJAY]

almost 100k!!!! happy for you man

[@Patriot-up2td]

Craig, ship that thing up to Ken Kaplan at Kaplan Cycles in CT, and just sell it to them. Kaplan specializes in restoring CR’s better than anyone else, especially 500’s!

[@SonsOfJupiter]

Craig having his own channel is God's gift to mototube

[@grazzlesnorfhopdoodle1511]

It doesnt matter how many kicks because you did it all exactly right. YAY!

[@tomrom4767]

when it was near the end of the video i knew there was going to be some kicking, saw those pasty white tree trunks and knew a ripped shin was on the horizon. thanks for breaking out the kickin boot!!! nice save

[@Killjoy0o0]

Almost to 100k subs already. Go Craig!!!

[@clutchupmikah]

Love the content, keep it up 🙏🏽

[@challenger5748]

I didn't see the original and got kind of mad at you talking about gutting a 500 to strap it into a Harley. Thank you for putting it back so I didn't have to be sad. I'm in NW PA and would kill to have something of that caliber to shred through the woods.

[@jasonbartlett7610]

i'm a newbie to dirt bikes/ADV/dual sport. i've really come to enjoy this channel, it's so much better than B&B. i didn't care for that other guy.

[@noboy345]

Love this channel 😍 keep it up! Awesome stuff 😎

[@alangerrard3548]

A sweet old bike there. And a great friend to have. Well done Craig.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

It's great that you're at the same location as plenty room outside to play in ! 🎉

[@jamesdavid5997]

Graig is the Man if you don't know him you should!!! Srk cycles/ bikes n beards... Glad I still get to see one of ya working on bikes, guess it'll take time for Sean to get back to something... Maybe... Hopefully.... Love the bike content!!!

[@sru1436]

I have that same exact cr500, and it’s all original and in immaculate condition too.

[@thomasridgdill2165]

I look forward to the day I finally get a bike like that.

[@scoobymoto9858]

Smart move with lifting the back for the carb install!

[@nathandouma2698]

Loving the content Craig!

[@kodiakcopilot]

I had a 91. I loved that year, it was a gorgeous bike but it was scary fast.

[@joeboonen7421]

Great video Craig!

[@kluthage421]

Bikes and Beards 2.0. Almost at 100k! Let's go Craig and Dan!

[@keif8077]

I miss the boys bring together, but I genuinely enjoy your videos.

[@special_k2014]

Watching Craig is like watching Mikey from American Chopper but with serious and actual skills working on bikes. Love the vids

[@monkmoto1887]

First channel I’ve clicked the bell on ever. And I’ve been on KZbin since 06

[@thenomad01]

Thanks for sweating it out in the hot box so I can watch this in my A/C with an icy beverage... I almost got brain freeze but I'm with you!

[@shanewilliams8768]

Now this is a video I can get behind. Also throw a bigger snowmobile double or triple 2stroke on the Harley frame later. That would be a cool build and no one will cry over a missing snowmobile

[@MotorcycleExpert]

Love the Videos, keep it coming 👍