DOCWOB - Husqvarna CR500 re-build part 1 - Mike Brown Bike prep

Husqvarna CR500 2 stroke build, VMXdN Foxhill 2024 builds, DocWob Titanium for Factory MXGP teams and titanium foot pegs in the R&D workshop! There is plenty going on here at DocWob HQ.
First up we have a Husqvarna CR500 I am building but this one is it a little bit different, it’s for me, one for my collection. I had one back in the day, and at the time it was advance with its air-cooled tank and disc brakes. Find out why these wheels drove me insane - bearing in mind I love building wheels and why the build is testing my patience.
DocWob titanium is busier than ever. With factory teams requests coming in and shipments going out daily its full throttle. Last year our bolts featured on the machines of the Top 10 MX2 bikes and if you include our tools in the mix, we also featured on the Top 10 MXGP bikes.
In the R&D workshop we are working on manufacturing titanium foot pegs and before the summer gets ridiculous busy (more on that in a future episode) we have made a start on the first on the VMXdN Foxhill bike builds.
What are we building? Check out the episode.
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[@paddyoconnor1825]

I had the 86 model. Way too much power but one of the best fun bikes I ever owned. Cant wait to see this finished 🙌

[@docwobtv]

Having such a beast is a rarity!

[@thomashoglund3472]

If there been one bike that i whould have been saved that whould been my husqy 250 cr from 85. It will be nice to see this bike all done! Can't wait.

[@docwobtv]

We will keep you updated!!!

[@TrialTube]

Great episode and a niche build is that one!

[@docwobtv]

It’s unique!

[@joski9030]

I’d absolutely love to work there! I left school at 15 to work in a bike dealership 36 now can’t remember how many engines I’ve rebuilt, but this is another level Doc sure does good surgery 😎

[@docwobtv]

Surgery is always in session!

[@saxondalep1704]

Also wob when are you going to write a book on your exploits over the years,? it would make a great read, love listening to your stories!

[@docwobtv]

Well I prefer the format in video, you get to see my expressions when I don’t wanna say something…

[@saxondalep1704]

😂

[@fiveminuteswithfletch]

Can’t wait to see that husky build complete - never seen one of them before 😂

[@docwobtv]

Better get cracking!

[@malccolliver4721]

The best by the best love it we need more of this on the TV internet etc good job wobs 👍👍👍👍

[@docwobtv]

Wow very humbling thank you

[@saxondalep1704]

Another great video! Keep up the good work.

[@docwobtv]

Thank you guys!!!

[@michaelhutchinson4021]

As a lifetime Husky addict Doc, I'd like to see you try and make the tank look like Rolf Tibblin's from his World Championship Husky 4 Stroke. Probably the prettiest Husky's ever built. My first motocross hero and one that I met in 1972 when he and Bob Grossi won the Mint 400.

[@docwobtv]

Good call!!!

[@stephenstiles2601]

Absolutely gorgeous, what a fantastic project of what's an iconic brand, really looking forward to seeing this beauty finished, thanks for taking on something special.

[@docwobtv]

We will keep pushing as long as people keep watching! Or sharing?

[@bobwilson3541]

First Class content as usual Mr Wob 👍

[@docwobtv]

Much appreciated

[@stefanmedlicott4948]

Awesome Husky build Doc. Can’t wait to see the end result.

[@docwobtv]

You and me both!

[@TWITCH772]

one of my favorite youtube channels. excited to see vmxdn this year and the big news

[@docwobtv]

It’s kind of a big deal!

[@TorqMoto]

Too cool!!

[@BrakingBumpsMX]

Looking forward to the fluff and buff!

[@docwobtv]

Aren’t we all

[@danielhall2453]

Awesome episode really look forward to to watch them. Thanks

[@docwobtv]

Glad you like them!

[@bikevault2302]

awesome - love your series

[@docwobtv]

Thank you we will keep going! Pushing hard

[@anthony208]

Didn’t husky do an automatic gearbox back in the day, seem to remember watching one at 82 or 83 or 85? 500 farleigh GP, can’t remember if rider was Edberg, Patrick Fura? Or Lunqvist. Auto box went into production in mx and enduro range, but I guess they are as rare as rocking horse dudu. Heron 500 suszuki would be another nice rare bike from that era. Keep the vids coming, helps stave off dementia for us old gits🤣🤣🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@docwobtv]

Will do and I can recall something along those lines will have a dig

[@anthony208]

@@docwobtv FYI if you are interested, i just notice the guy on 999lazer has done a vid on auto husky kzbin.info/www/bejne/epbaiKR_eJh8ntksi=6KWdqNQLYGPBSTHy

[@rikardoneubauer3128]

Seeing your video really got to me. I wish I was able to do half of what you are capable of. I still have an 85 500CR. Has not been ridden since 95 when I lived in Germany. It was a prize to the winner of the German 250 class in 84. He had it in the crate in his basement and I bought it and assembled it at a bike shop I worked at called Cycles America near the Frankfurt Airport. The bike had less than 10 hours on it when the one case half cracked. I moved to the states and shipped it with me. I bought a used set of case halves with clutch basket and some gearing. Never have been able to take the time to reassemble everything. Life happened and then I got older. The stock Pirelli's are still on it and it would be a great bike to see rebuilt! I have all original paperwork and manuals that came in the crate. Someone please buy it and put it back together. It is in Washington State.

[@docwobtv]

What a story and why not just try and rebuild it slowly, do what you can. When you can?

[@rikardoneubauer3128]

Thank you for replying. @@docwobtv

[@ianmangham4570]

​@rikardoneubauer3128 If you want to sell it contact ken kaplan aka Kaplan America, you'll find him here on KZbin 👌🇬🇧🇬🇧💪he's in rockville connecticut

[@sprinterdriver4757]

Raced the 250 version of the Husqavana in 85 then the 86 version which had the white paint on the bottom of the forks of the 85 removed and no front brace in the swing arm. Which meant it flexed a bit. Then the 87 with the eletric power valve, white power forks and the brace returned to the swingarm. Pro circuit at the time modified the cylinder and head onnmy 86 bike. That was the quickest 250 i ever owned.😅

[@docwobtv]

I always thought there were in front of their time! Great machine and what a memory! Thanks for sharing!

[@sprinterdriver4757]

They had two major issues out of the crate. 1) tall gearing. From memory they had 13x52. But needed 12x54. 2) jetted to run a 20:1 pre mix. So if you run 40:1 it was way to rich. I have ended up with leaner pilot, needle jet and five sizes down on the main jet. I still have a slide in my tool box from when even the slide cut away needed leaning off. Pro Circuit had a chap called Dudley who new what's was what on the husky.

[@herbertklausen7912]

nice projects

[@docwobtv]

Thank you!

[@peteodonnell4494]

class work as per usual mate looking forward to the husky end result ! see ya at telford respect :-)

[@docwobtv]

Can't wait!

[@dg1019]

My 70's Penton/ KTM had a side service airbox.

[@docwobtv]

Nice!

[@williamleonardo8478]

That had a 86 510 badass ran for a long time

[@docwobtv]

Indestructible!!

[@paulwilliams8588]

Love them boxes of titanium ❤❤❤

[@docwobtv]

One could be in your next bike!

[@tonn333]

​@@docwobtvI suggest you add some links to your channel description or video description.

[@randyfolkner9496]

Rhinestone Cowboy 🤠 Kent Howerton and DocWob 👍

[@docwobtv]

Cheers

[@eric-yt]

Love it 👍

[@docwobtv]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bobbyblenio4571]

That Aluminum Tank is Nice,I’m building an 06 CR125 from the Ground Up & Want a Tank like That ! Where can I get one ?…Big Fan of Your Show Bud👍🦾💥🏁

[@docwobtv]

You can get one from us! Drop me an email

[@alistairjeenes2729]

I have gotta say that looks the wobs bollox !!! I am envious I must say playing with such trick bits and bobs, I ain't gotta clue with four stroke engines etc, but two strokes, av gas and I'm in mx heaven, I'm gonna have to pay you a visit to look at your collection ?? Fair play to you

[@docwobtv]

Welcome anytime and we are always working hard to bring the 2 stroke back! Thank you!

[@timbeattie9030]

You mentioned the shock was short. It might be a WR shock as they were about one inch shorter.

[@docwobtv]

Yeah I am looking at it and thought as much

[@robvanduren761]

I owned 3 Huskys of this generation. The Nordisk rims are made of butter. But those FORKS are really shit. They have to have the WP fitted to be rideable. WP were fitted to some Huskys of that era and that made them awesome. You could still kick ass with this bike today.

[@docwobtv]

It’s lucky this will become a collectors bike and never get dirty!

[@markbarter9717]

Lovely looking Ernesto honda!!! Any details on it 😮

[@docwobtv]

Coming soon!

[@jethroboorer2860]

Hey Wobbles have you ever lowered a last generation RM250 sub frame? Looking at doing mine but wondering how the factory bikes were done

[@warrenkrywko3704]

I have a few of these bikes. The WR shock has a top out spacer inside. Same shock otherwise.

[@docwobtv]

Ahhh I see thank you

[@jasonmeadows9454]

Mike brown build going black I’d love to see a hurricane themed bike from winners take all

[@docwobtv]

That’s sounds cool but this has got to be online with his new partners

[@tessbushell5489]

😎👍🏻

[@docwobtv]

✌️

[@Mr-84]

Any chance you have or know where to get wider foot pegs for 1984 Honda CR500 ?

[@docwobtv]

I recline we may have something

[@danhurley6152]

Like the Honda the original anodised rim colour is a more pale gold when I was doing my cr I had to settle for darker gold rims as the lighter gold just doesn't seem to exist anymore ?????

[@docwobtv]

Not easy to find the right colour….tries my patience!

[@patrikkagstrom2393]

🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪👍

[@docwobtv]

Cheers!!

[@shotgunbrown2821]

Why dont u call Pastrana have him come race that 199 suzuki in ur shop at fox hill hes getting new hips new knees new shoulders he should be good to go by summer best his boddy has been in long time lol he blew up both factory suzuki motors few years ago at mxon not sure u could keep bike together if he came !

[@docwobtv]

By sounds of it he would be as rickety as the bike!

[@zacmoran67]

dont powder coat that tank! always just an opinion but a raw clear coated tank would look sweet

[@docwobtv]

Will take that into account

[@grahamhole4989]

Classic 🤣 Everything else was shit too ...... True ,I had an 85 KTM500 ,oh dear🤪

[@docwobtv]

What else can we say? Hahaa

[@Pompomgrenade]

It's all dirt. Biker s***😂