Incredible Restoration 34 year old 2 Stroke Dirt Bike -Time Lapse

This is the final video of the complete Restoration/Rebuild of a 1989 Honda CR500. This bike was torn down to nothing. Every single piece was restored/ rebuilt or replaced with new parts.
Frame powder coated.
Footpegs power coated, new springs,pins
Triple clamps polished,cerekoted
New stem bearings
New handle bars
New oem grips
New throttle tube
Front brake master rebuilt,cerekoted
New sight glass
Clutch lever cerekoted
New clutch cable
Front forks rebuilt bushings,seals
Fork guards restored,bolts plated
Caliper rebuilt,cerekoted
New front brake shoes
Rear brake caliper rebuilt
Rear master rebuilt
New Rear brake shoes
New Rear disc guard
New Rear master reservoir
New brake lever bolt,seals
New tires
New rims
New spokes
New tube protectors
New tubes
New wheel bearings
Hubs powder coated
Axles replated
New sprockets
New chain
Swing arm restored,bearings,cerekote
Rear shock rebuilt
Shock spring powder coated
New linkage bearings
Tanks restored
All new plastic
New decals
New seat foam
New seat cover
New Air filter
Airbox restored,replaced
New expansion chamber
New silencer
All bolts new or replated
New radiators
New exhaust mounts and springs
New choke
New intake spacer
New chain rollers
New chain guide
New swing arm chain guard
New Rear brake line holders
New front brake line holder
New Rear shock guard
New kick start lever
MOTOR
All New bearings
All New seals
All New gaskets
New water pump shaft
New clutch plates
New right half engine case
New right outer case
Replaced 4th gears
Cases cerekote
New stator cover
Decomp button
New rings
New reeds

[@jebediahnightlinger6357]

Most guys his age are at the lake with their nice boats, trolling around hoping a 20 yr old will show a little nip. This guys in his laboratory building monsters...Much Respect, Sir.

[@2strokeme64]

When im that age, i hope to be able to buy 20 year old nip... and a cr500... fingers crossed 🤞

[@raymondsanderson3768]

Sexist gits!

[@Stonefly2112]

Have always loved the straight two tone CRs they were ahead of their time.

[@robcourtney6154]

One of the best looking dirt bikes ever made, even to this day.

[@TNTMOTO]

Building two 89 250's now.

[@lylesommers1249]

i’m inclined to agree with you

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

89 is my favorite year for those monsters. We get a lot of resto work in my OHV shop, the 80s CRs, KXs, and RMs are my favorites. Great vid!

[@737diesel]

I am such a fan of your work. Attention to detail and your knowledge of the machines is so impressive. Being a big fan of the 80's Hondas, this bike makes me drool. Once again, great work!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou for watching

[@brianbond7754]

My first 500 off the show room floor. So fast it took a year before I was able to control that bike without fear . Now I wish I had one great job on that bike

[@DavidWall-jw9sd]

Amazing work - It's videos like these that inspire. My son watches this and wants to rebuild motorcycles. Quality time with him in the garage = priceless.

[@user-vb3mk8kx1m]

Красавчик, дай бог тебе здоровья, что оживляешь такие легенды. Респект тебе и уважение от мотокросса Геленджика!!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@niniksulikah8861]

I started to watch this on my phone ,, but quickly turned it off and switched to my tablet, your attention to detail and passion in your work deserved a watch on a big screen, really took me back to my racing days great job mate.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank-you

[@bobjohnson2920]

I could see these selling for $50K when us Gen Xer's start getting into retirement. What a masterpiece, hats off to your attention to detail and hard work.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@zachfarkash6430]

Man I got to say you did an awesome job restoring that 89 CR500 what an absolute Widow Maker of a bike. I owned an 85 CR500 and I wish I would have never gotten rid of it I now own an 89 CR250 which I absolutely love looking forward to your next videos

[@TNTMOTO]

Thanks for watching

[@AFK365]

Great build what a beast I remember these bikes when I was in my teens what a machine thanks for your video great work and attention to detail.

[@microsoftteams2663]

I raced both a 1983 and a 1986. I know those bike very well. You do great work!

[@jm7488]

This has to be one of the best rebuilds in stock condition I’ve seen. Very impressive, I’d love to find a 94 KX 125 like I had back in the day and rebuild it

[@coryjohn4057]

I loved my 86. Looked clean and straight.

[@mdsank00]

Fantastic bikes! The motors were MONSTERS!

[@sirloin3433]

We can't ignore this man starting this in his everyday shoes🔥 This man is him🥶 Love your work, keep it up King🙏🏽

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou

[@konstantinostselios1129]

Awesome I love it that’s the bike I used to race with back in 80s till early 90s in Europe thanks for the video unforgettable memories I can still smell that mix👍

[@PapiAldoDiaz]

im rebuilding a 90 cr250 and the way you beautified every single last part just blew me and my buddys brains right now. that thing is gorgeous and you are a master!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou very much for watching. Good luck on your 90 CR250 build.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Try cleaning up the plastic, then heat it up, it will shine like new... frkn awesome job bud, I love doing ground up testis on old dirt bikes, it's therapeutic.

[@baraondal]

これは素晴らしいですね！ あなたのセンスが良い事が端々に現れていますよ！

[@deborahchesser7375]

The bright red CR’s with the white graphics were damn sharp bikes

[@mdsank00]

Amen dude

[@christianrabe7984]

Excellent work! Beautyful bike, I could have it in the living room instead of the garage

[@timothymaurer6643]

KX 500 owner. Takes balls to start with tennis shoes on and funny to see how much these big bore two strokes vibrate. Beautiful bike.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou for watching.

[@joski9030]

That’s a work of art! Only ever had CR 250’s I hope to ride a big 5 one day ✊🏻

[@always2wheels]

Incredibly entertaining *and* inspirational! I have a '87 CR500R that I've owned since '89 that needs restoration. You've given me a perfect path try to follow. Thank you!

[@oznik46]

You sir, deserve a medal! Outstanding restoration, this is on the next level, this is an art..respect!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@why4100]

this guy put in so much work holy crap it looks amazing good job! the attention to detail is insane!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou for watching

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Makes me miss mine. I was a skinny little 16 year old kid back in 1990 when I had mine and that bike scared me to death every time I straddled it.

[@robsawalker]

CR500R... absolute animal!

[@BobbyBoca]

I graduated 5th grade in 1989 and I got my 89 CR80 not a big boy like the 500 but I loved that bike …

[@muggymaniac]

What a iconic bike I call a stump puller, first and last one I rode was a brand new 92 cr 500 what a beast a bike that separates the men from the boys 💪

[@shekmamete34v18]

It's cool, you are an excellent master, greetings from Russia!

[@rmcseveney]

The 89 cr250 is my favorite bike of all time. My first real dirt bike was the 89 cr125, then moved up to the 89 cr250

[@gerardfields1568]

I love your work on the cr 500 honda well done and I like watching you on all your bikes that you work on .iam gerard fields from Ireland 🇮🇪 well done .

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@gerardfields1568]

@@TNTMOTO I will be watching you tonight on newtube.

[@ALIGEE6989]

She sounds crispy ❤!!! As good as the day it rolled out the factory, probably better!

[@jasonpark5692]

Dirt bikes have never got better looking than this! Beautiful machine!

[@getoutofthetimetrap5435]

I just had to see the shots where you’re wearing a back brace to know how much work and how many countless hours you spent on your feet for this restoration. The finished product is amazing and flawless in every metric . The passion and meticulous attention you gave to this project paid off and inspires those of us out here who love to get into projects such as these . Keep up the great work ! Thank you and don’t shorten the videos they’re better when they run full length!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@sevendyseven4090]

What an Absolutely astounding done video ..wow .. Everything + Music A+ !!

[@greensocks4507]

Much admiration from me too, not too much to add that has'nt been already said.

[@FinessedIt]

Soo CLEAN! Literally BRAND NEW! Nice work man wow! Incredible!

[@rickvonderchek6898]

It’s absolutely a beautiful machine better than showroom condition

[@DennisonsThe]

I love your WORK!! Don't feel like you have to shorten your videos! I like the detail of watching you rebuild your bikes. I will sit and watch hours of your work! I would rather see more of your work posted a little each time. You do such a great job! Nevertheless, thanks for posting! Blessings!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thanks for watching. I will post more footage in separate videos over the next months

[@DennisonsThe]

@@TNTMOTO AWESOME!! Look forward to watching them!

[@jmendo2546]

Well done, My friend had a 1988 Cr500 he let me ride bring's back memorie's. The 1988 had old style fork's, not inverted that started in your 1989.

[@carlmcgilton1120]

This takes me back to younger days. Amazing build. I can smell that bike just by seeing it.

[@the_fragrant_vagrant]

Brilliant work, and love the simple and straightforward video format. Would also be keen to see a shop walkthrough sometime if you haven’t done one yet. Keep up the excellent mechanic and video work!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank-you

[@djpete8725]

I had one of these I raced it every weekend for 2 years. I had it all done up full national team prep, even a lightened and re balanced crank It was my love and my 94 Cr 500 too. Those were the best bikes I ever owned.

[@michaelallen9784]

Unbelievable!! You are an artist!!

[@andyhuneycutt7675]

Awesome build! Thank you for your hard work!

[@keithfenwick5502]

Stunning build , I used to ride these bikes quite a lot, whoever buys this one is very very lucky whatever the price , it’s like riding a new bike as far as I can see ,and that pipe is too die for, congratulations amazing job 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank-you

[@backcountryrich7740]

Awesome build! Great to see your projects progressing each time and to see a different perspective of these bike builds from my own. Each bike throws it unique challenges or "personality" at you and trying to find some of the parts can be very difficult. Things I have said in the garage when builds go wrong should never be heard, Lol. Great bike and video!

[@norcal8718]

Hell yeah can't wait for the 250's build!!!

[@zx10danny1]

That bike is absolutely superb! Not sure I’ve seen many that were built to that level of detail. Keep up the terrific work. That was epic!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou

[@charlesshort4287]

I second that for sure, looks better than when it was bought brand new!

[@gti20vtMarcel]

Mr. Perfect!, of course the people come back to see the 250's build! 👌

[@m1les7]

Absolutely amazing, what a beauty ❤️💪💪🏁🏁

[@VW5767]

That was a beast back in the day! I remember them well.. Great work!

[@charlesshort4287]

Great video!!, I watched it two times!!!, I can not wait for the cr250 builds to Start!, have two 82's, a 87,92,&a 94, all cr250's, also my pride and joy a 81yz465, all are fun to ride, just not enough time in day, like it was in the old days for me, in the late70's,80's & 90's, I rode some thing two wheels every day!, Thanks again for bringing us along in your day with all your builds, I have learned so much from you!!!, Charlie in Pensacola, Fl,.

[@richardstremlow6075]

Super clean build, best I have seen in a while

[@rick66]

Fantastic workmanship,credit to you fella,stunning👍

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou

[@harleymann2086]

I started watching this video and just couldn’t stop. I couldn’t imagine myself doing this kind of work. It is mesmerizing to watch other people work 🤣. Thanks for posting

[@Trikk57]

Beautiful work, This is the way I love to work, clean and intricate. Bike came out beautiful

[@ejfredaable]

You sir are the real deal! Excellent video and restoration! Thank you for your time and effort!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou for watching

[@caseyjones287]

I worked at ladish in Wisconsin and there is a guy there that looks like he could be your brother! He's a intelligent man like you

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you for watching and the comment

[@Micscience]

That was a really clean build. I love that OEM look.

[@tomatoknuckles]

Absolutely stunning restoration. I hope one day i can be as good as you at doing this with clapped out bike. Your work is flawless. Looking forward to the 2 cr250 builds.

[@hamletthaus3046]

Absolutely Stunning!! Beautiful work!!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou

[@jimyeske8498]

That is so cool! My buddy bought his 85 CR500 brand new and I was always jealous of how he would talk about the unboxing and setup he and his dad did. I’m sure it looked just like yours after he was done. My 86 was used when I bought it. We had great times on those machines!

[@billturner1240]

I loved this.... I had the 89 CR500R. Mine was restored as well. I will ad a pic if I can.

[@brendansierra6451]

I don’t say this often, but when I do, I mean it, you, sir are a true craftsman and the effort you put into this 500r build, tells me that you must’ve had one long ago My hats off to you.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you for watching and the comment.

[@cbadnc9040]

Well done!!! Looks awesome!!!

[@jasonprocai1020]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Excellent job!!!

[@garywinkworth3380]

if your going to break your neck this is the machine that will do it. Job well done. wish it was mine. thanks for shareing mate

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank-you for watching.

[@davedobkins7302]

Great Build! I had one of these 89s back in the day. Very fun bike and the best of the 3 CR500s i had. Forgot how much they vibrate seeing it running.

[@simonfreeman148]

Great restoration, bike looks like it just left the showroom. Done this to many bikes over the years and the satisfaction from it is unequalled, off roaders and road bikes.

[@MasonGeorgeMotorcycles]

It came out beautiful, great video!

[@Trouttrailrides]

That’s an absolutely amazing end result. Congrats on a Stella build

[@jaidose2754]

I can’t believe all the hard work and effort you put into this bike, your skill is amazing. All your projects turn out amazing

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@mauriciopapaleo4639]

Congratulations, you is a great professional. Maurício Papaléo do Rio de Janeiro BRASIL

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@robertwoods2505]

Wow, that was a great restoration and thank you for sharing it! Cheers.

[@Mr10usdad]

Great job! This is definitely your best build. You plated parts and refurbished what you could. I enjoyed seen the progress as always.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou. The next two will be even better.

[@markconnery2836]

FAVORITE BIKE EVER I WANT A 80cc 125cc 250cc & 500cc THE ABSOLUTE 🐐 IN MY OPINION 🫡‼️

[@doublejump6578]

Brings back memories. I have done thiis many times through my life, just like this

[@yannickmacdonald6945]

From Mauritius Island...... Amazing share, with new tips. Congrats man and thank you😎

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank-you

[@giuseppemaenza9255]

Really a marvellous toy, great work 👌

[@jean-lucgirard9402]

Great work !! Beautiful bike

[@someoneyouknow96]

Good lord this is a sweet build. First time on your channel and I’m impressed. 89 CRs are some of the best looking bikes ever made to this day. Someday I hope to have an 89. Forgot to mention how much dedication you have. So much hand sanding!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you for watching. I greatly appreciate the comments.

[@stefan6016]

great job.....perfect result..... very nice CR 500..... I love it..... 👍😉

[@ianmangham4570]

Just the greatest dirt bike in the world 🌎

[@mikef3300]

The rebuild turned out amazing. 👍

[@TNTMOTO]

thankyou

[@nvmcrider8475]

Excellent work! I had a 1990 CR500 back in 93, but I didn't have enough experience to make the most of its arm stretching power. This bike looks better than new. Looking forward to those CR250 builds.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou for watching.

[@Bobcat325]

Wow buddy that 1990 honda you sold at the track was beautiful this one is stunning top notch build

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@richardstoteler1951]

A master. Fantastic job!

[@marcek2]

Gracias por tu pasión para con las motos! Felicitaciones por tus conocimientos. Excelente restauración! Saludos desde Argentina, provincia del Chaco

[@HooligansMx]

Finally someone who gets rid of the God awful looking stock silencer

[@tactical1224]

Incredible job! I think with the 1989 model year, Honda made it's best looking CRs ever. They are beautiful. Looking forward to your future builds!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thanks for watching

[@stevebloke5455]

Great to see you back i was wondering where you'd got to. stunning job on the 500 i love the fact that you do a true restoration and make the bikes as oem as possible, it erks me how people say "restoration" and the finished product looks nothing like original. you're bikes are near enough to museum quality, looking forward to the two up 250s. Thanks for posting!!

[@TNTMOTO]

Thank you

[@nb5316]

You are absolutely amazing what you can do taking your time paying attention to every detail WOW 😮

[@peterdixon7144]

I love that he kicked it over with wearing runners.

[@frogsgottalent1106]

Great work restoring these epic bikes.

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou

[@MidWestMX]

Dude.......wow! I watched the whole thing. Incredible and superb job. Well done buddy

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou. Did you see your crossbar pad in the background ? :)

[@MidWestMX]

@@TNTMOTO I did. Love what you’ve done there. Glad you still have it man. Memories of back in the day. Looking forward to the new builds. You need to upload more for sure

[@davepalmatier5190]

I'm what they call Now as OCD?? I Like to just like to Do everything RIGHT!!! You Did a Beautiful Job!! I want one or probably a 250cc I'm 57 and I'm my own worst enemy so. I grew up on Yamahas but my Pop had a 250 Enduro Suzuki brand new in 72. But I always wanted a CR 125 And now a 250. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!

[@210078]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Well done! 😍😍😍

[@TNTMOTO]

Thankyou