Picked Up A Decaying Barn Find 1986 Honda CR500 With No Spark For $1800! Revived In 30 Minutes!

[@intrepidbiped]

What a great find! A true unicorn. $1800 is amazing

[@Tannershredder]

I paid 50 for line yesterday it’s missing plastics and tank and other stuff tho

[@alfredorivera3433]

Can wait to find one of my own. Congrats !!

[@7viewerlogic670]

Good job bringing the CR500 back to life!

[@epk2027]

Finally someone smart enough to loosen the subframe to remove the carb

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Ha! Thank you sir! Way easier that’s for sure!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

Yup. It drives me nuts watching 2vintage try to wrestle the carb off through the side of the frame instead of taking off three bolts and loosening the carb boot clamp.

[@Kicacanalong]

Love watching these fix'em up videos especially the 500's

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@Kicacanalong as soon as I get my parts back from powder coating, I’ll have another video for ya!

[@regnor166]

Great find .I'm a little envious and i'll look for some update on it. Thanks for the videos.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Got really lucky on this one! It was in the middle of BFE, seller was weird about me coming to his house. Absolutely wouldn’t let me film with him in the video. He seemed like a dude that likes to live off the grid. Can’t believe he sold it for that cheap to be honest. I just figure he doesn’t really know how to work on these bikes. It was an easy fix.

[@jeffdavison8421]

Surprised it started that easily. Too bad the frame rails are roached. Prime candidate for a frame up rebuild. Stuff 2500 into it and sell for 6k. It's a money maker.

[@Chudsaves]

Right ? Haha. I was like damn why can’t I find one like that.

[@kellyballard1773]

Hey pal. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm curious about your honesty. The first thing I noticed is that the front wheel looked a little shiny and some spokes too. You plugged a couple wires in that any idiot would have done first. Even if he was stupid. That carburetor looked too clean for sitting any time at all and lastly I think that you made a video that real mechanics like myself would want to watch. It seems all a little bit fishy. If ur straight up then great but if you just want people to subscribe to your channel, I'll go back to watching porn. Make another one. I'll be waiting.

[@bryankerr69]

You got a great deal on that one. Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

[@yamahaxs6501]

I see CR500, I click. I see dirtbike as channel name, I subscribe!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@yamahaxs6501 haha thank you very much man! I appreciate it a lot! I’m working on another video right now actually! Editing in progress!! Enjoy the videos!

[@clutchitsystems100]

I owned a 1986 CR250 and won the 1988 Spring Amateur Championship at Budds' over a 3-weekend series of 6 motos. After an owner remedied the (WAY) too-soft suspension, those CRs were truly badass.

[@johnmatthews5321]

I had an 85 cr250 best bike I ever owned

[@clutchitsystems100]

@@johnmatthews5321 Yep, I remember that the Motocross Action magazine said the '85 was a torque monster, good for pulling a rider out of slow tight corners.

[@johnmatthews5321]

@@clutchitsystems100 right right double right straight muthafucking wheelie monster reliable as fuck always started plastic seat still looked killer after all these years wish I hadn't of sold it for $1k dumb move wasn't riding at the time just had gotten married like I said dumb moves kill the party take that from an og power loyalty and respect Windsor Santa Rosa CA

[@johnorourke7484]

That's wild

[@genesmith-x7x]

Good start up, love the older stuff.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

Full restoration no expense spared. Very rare Widow Maker CR500. Good score.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Right now I’m up against a cracked drain bolt hole.. I’ve got cylinder, other case half painted and I’ve got a decomp button being installed by Larry Wiechman out of Roscoe Illinois. This case crack is really holding up my progress and it’s only been 5 days

[@Timmerd888]

Haha “widow maker”

[@benjaminemerald8027]

Those cracked drain bolt holes suck ass, my 98 Kx100 had a thread sert installed improperly by the seller & broke off a giant chunk of the case, bc insert came loose while taking bolt off wtf huh always something, very rare to find a honest seller on marketplace

[@benjaminemerald8027]

I want to buy that Cr80r my favorite super mini

[@AT2021Rocker]

I raced that year of CR for many years, they are beasts,full of fun!

[@mariocooldude9092]

Death ☠️ traps 😂

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@mariocooldude9092 A thinking man's machine. I understand your comment. :)

[@stevecurd9113]

Fantastic find,I've recently brought a 1983 XL600R which has been stored for 15 years,fresh fuel & oils,cleaned the carb started first kick,going to restore it in CR colours

[@neilyakuza6595]

The sweet sound of 2Stroke!

[@cliffordbecker3275]

panhandle of florida. 1st time ever seeing your channel. have to like a brother that knows how to make stuff run. especially when the spark quit! enjoyed watching thanks.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@camperp195]

These things are monsters and will pull your arms off! Great find!

[@jassonquinn3251]

Super cool video great find brother

[@AMiscellaneousgarage]

I like it Man good find there and nice job on bringing back.

[@maartendezwaan9715]

Awesome video, lucky man finding this CR! Looking forward to the next video! Greets from the Netherlands

[@rcuniversespeed9447]

Awesome man congratulations. You did a great job on that because I’ve been there before and they’re again great job my friend.

[@StanleyKubick1]

I knew you were serious about this when you put a boot on to kick it. Stoked for all your views my guy, it must be such a W for a smaller creator to post something that takes off a little

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that! Yeah, it’s crazy to see this video do so well! Something I’m pretty proud of that’s for sure. Thanks for sayin that!

[@DoNE021]

Saw it too. hehe This bikes ain't fun to kick start. i can't do it, i'v tried.

[@metalMastery78]

Great work

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you very much!!

[@finster7582]

Im super jealous !!!!! great find AND it runs ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mr.channel6467]

Beautiful find man. BEAUTIFUL. Tbh I never even had the chance to lay eyes on one.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Look up motorsports n buggies collection is mint

[@BillCoxoutfit]

That's a great presentation of that find! You looked like a different man when that classic fired off.👍 I hope to see it get sent!

[@ForidemiaFreedmia]

Beautiful ❤

[@swamppifi6186]

1986...the wild one, Honda detuned the CR500 for 1987 and up....the 86 is gold one to find

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I think the brute started in 85, and was de-tuend a bit in those later years. I bet those USD forks helps the chassis a lot.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@EarthSurferUSA Correct. The 1985 was the most brutal liquid-cooled CR 500 bike ever. After that year, they kept trying to tone it down.

[@swamppifi6186]

It goes 1981 CR450 ( LEMON ) had one ,kept blowing up the gear box 3 times, the cases just can't take it. 1982 CR 480 (same as above ) 1983 CR480 (new motor ,fixed gearbox ) 5 speed rh kick starter 1984 CR500 last air cool 1st 500 1985 CR500 1st water cooled (The Brute) 1986 CR500 ( less of a brute) 1987 and up (stroke & bore changed ) in the water cooled models , there is 4 different heads and combustion chambers I am currently building a 92 with all new OEM parts for the engine

[@daviddougher8637]

85 is even wilder...

[@gstevens9707]

Just bought a mint 86 CR500. Can't wait to ride it! Great job on fixing yours.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Same, man! Half of the engine is on the way to Adam Millar to get some repairs done right now. I can’t wait to ride mine too! Things an animal!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

What does a mint '86 go for these days?

[@jimmadonna1436]

Nice going Man, those disconnected wires was the problem!

[@brainstain22]

Damn dude....right place at the right time. Awesome.

[@DoNE021]

Love this old CR500. They are a like a wild beast you need to tame befor you can ride. Tried CR500 in the 90s couple times. Just to get up on a CR500 was scary.

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Sounds awesome on idle, bangin' away. Great score bro. I'll be watching the rebuild.

[@ikaletralleg]

problem for the last guy was knowledge!, great video

[@eddiebones20]

Had an 87 CR500 and this brings back great memories. Congrats on the barn find score and good luck with bringing it back to life. I forgot what a bitch they were to start (not a problem when you're young and coordinated) and now I'm reminded with my KX500. Looking forward to more content.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you very much! Gonna shoot more video once parts come back! I sent one case to Canada, another to Illinois! Gonna get this bad boy moving soon enough!!

[@WojySmokes]

love the crf 500, what a great deal

[@joebonanno285]

I raced an 86 for years, im almost certain i have forks somewhere. Beware of 86 kicker gears strip out…

[@sammylacks4937]

Exactly , sometimes you get lucky. Great find. I can't believe what Honda motocrossers are worth. I saw an original 74 Elsinore 125 silver / green in a box , parts for more than yours. Enjoy.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Man I would love to get ahold of one of those though!! Thanks man!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Jim Bob! You got a mans bike. Love the tampon holder. 🤣 I raced my 84 500r and compression was a foot breaker. I used my whole body to fire it up. Ufo has all plastic except the tank. Ebay can be a friend for the forks 86 to 88 250 and 500 forks will work, dont forget the break and triple clamps. Decal packs are on ebay, as well as seat foam and pit replica seat cover.good luck. 🤠👍

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Haha thanks buddy! The forks just showed up today! I’m scavenging for wheel spacers now and have the brake caliper in my eBay cart! Front ends gonna be together pretty soon! Engine cases are still being worked on and frames at powder coat! Nothin but downtime!! Thanks for watching my video!!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

@@jimmy_dirtbike I'm a 80s big bore cr nut, I'll be watching fer sure.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@Workerbee-zy5nx hell yeah brother! Same! I am very very thankful to have finally jumped on one of these short rod cr500s!!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

@@jimmy_dirtbike Awesomeness, wait till you get her out..Hehehe. 🤠👍

[@diesel8762]

You have to go just past top dead center. Let you’re leg weigh sit on the kicker till it start to ease. Then back up kick it threw. The foot peg is a good idea so it doesnt break the case. Also try not to start on the stand. That also tends to break the case. Nice find.

[@ianmangham4570]

Had a dt175 80s always broke case's with the kicker till I wrapped it with an old hose 😅

[@Crosshatch1212]

I’d have loved to have let you kick start my xs840 twin .oh eee.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thanks for the tips! I couldn’t kick it all the way through with the foot peg on there, it wasn’t a full stroke. But, I have a better plan! I’m having a decomp button installed on the head right now 😃

[@JrHalcomb-z3n]

Man that is one of my favorite Cr but im a bike and ATV dad my kids been on them since they were born i would ratchet strap the car seat on the racks of our ATV but my daughter can ride circle around her brother lol but i build odd stuff like i put a 1986 Honda rebel 250 twin cylinder street bike motor on My son Yamaha blaster but i lowered it and wide it now I'm putting a 1981 Kawasaki GSR 650 4 cylinder on a blaster lol we have a blast on our toys. Love your videos

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you sir! I really appreciate it! Very kind of you. Those builds sound very interesting! Definitely make a video of riding that GSR blaster!!

[@johnorourke7484]

Wow, that sounds interesting have ou ever seen the guy who put GSXR motor in a dirt bike

[@BigDirtDawg]

Insane find for $1800. Beautiful bike

[@adamsbikebuilds4265]

What a score find congratulations

[@anthonyreddy2834]

Great find!!

[@greenstreak750]

The '85 and '86 CR500 were the most powerful CR 500s made. Glad to see you lean the bike over and flood the carb before kicking it. I could always start my '91 CR500 in one or two kicks using that technique. You got a fast bike on your hands for sure.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you very much! Man you should have seen me try to start my other 500 for the first time 😂 embarrassing to say the least.

[@DoNE021]

What is special with the 1985-1986 CR500?

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@DoNE021 short rod engine. Makes more power. Otherwise, they’re pretty similar. If I could put this motor in an 87 chassis for the rear disc brake, I would do it!

[@gregbishop3167]

Had the 1984 500. Air cooled and a bear to start.

[@whitneyestate1402]

Nice pick up man. Got a soft spot for these bikes. I purchased a 1986 CR 500 in 1987. I think I paid $1200. It was ridden some but not raced. didn’t learn the lean and flood the bowl trick until KZbin. Suffered through some hard starts at times:/ That bike was a guided missile. I think the side panel that came with yours is from a 250. In 1986 the 500s had yellow number plates. The 125s number plates were black. 250s were white. Yeah I wouldn’t bother putting the OE fork back on. They were 43mm and air adjustable but soft and flexible by today’s standards. Curious to see how everything turns out.

[@corydenief6301]

That bike looks sick I bet she’s fun to ride

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@corydenief6301 I’ll let you know soon 😉

[@TrevorGlover-p1y]

Nice find.....she's a weapon 👍

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@TrevorGlover-p1y thank you!! might have another one here shortly 🤫😊

[@TrevorGlover-p1y]

@@jimmy_dirtbike i like your style Jimmy..keepem coming 👍🙏

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@TrevorGlover-p1y you got it brother! Thanks for watching my stuff!

[@brettlaage9687]

Hell yeah, that's awesome!

[@ianmangham4570]

She sounds FANTASTIC 😮real tight and FRESH 😅

[@xSinisterTx]

Definitely jealous! I’ve had a bike almost break my ankle during a cold start, so I was biting my nails watching you kick over that monster! Keep up the content brother! Subscribed!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you very much!! And yes, I’ve gotten kicked back by a 500 before and wow it hurts. Thought I broke my ankle too. I just sent the head out to Larry Wiechman in Illinois to have him install a decomp button on it. Put one on my 91 and it’s so nice! Kicks like a 125 now, not even kidding.

[@michaelroberts6299]

@@jimmy_dirtbike swap pegs to the other sides

[@SURFRAT2]

Helps if all the wires are connected lol great score well done

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@SURFRAT2 my thoughts exactly!

[@Razor6On3]

Man i remember when I found my 86 Cr500. Motor was in boxes so it was an easy rebuild. Compression was so great that i had to get 27 stitches in my shin from kicking it in shoes like a fool. I loved that bike. Crazy power and scary as hell..

[@timfletcher9907]

After a campaigning a YZ490 for years I bought an ex Honda Australia CR500 race bike in '87, omg, that thing was mad, carbon reeds, ported barrel, killer suspension( I think it was white power) no one could catch me. Had to hang onto the bugger though, It would try to buck me off at every twist of the throttle! I would love to have one now but at 60 years of age I think my big bore 2 stroke days are over lol. Always hated that short kick starter. Look after the old girl, they're going up in value , haven't seen one under $10,000 here in Australia for years.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@timfletcher9907 I will do that sir! I haven’t even ridden her yet, I’ve got the rest of the parts coming from the UK right now actually. Hoping to take it for a rip before it snows in the northwest! Wish we got those CRE500s that you guys got…

[@sambuvca22]

Those 500s are bullet proof. Time for a resto

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@sambuvca22 oh buddy! If I could just get my powder coated to hurry up, I’d have more content by now!! 🥴

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@@jimmy_dirtbikeI hope you take your time and do it right. Every nut and bolt needs to shine.

[@worktravelplay3071]

Oh man, how satisfying when you grab a bargain and sort the issue without expense!!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

This one’s been my favorite bargain ever!!

[@benjaminemerald8027]

Awesome bike & great deal, crazy how many people think their bike is roached when only a killswitch issue or stuck on, It happened to me, I was like wtf tore everything apart & found it to be stuck kill switch it was intermediate issue so threw me off w spark tested good then it would stick again lol,

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@benjaminemerald8027 yeah man. I couldn’t believe it. The guy I got it from was stumped. Couldn’t figure out why it lost spark. But it sat there for awhile. Stay tuned for the reveal! I’m waiting on some parts from the UK and it’ll be ready to rip!

[@djantix1200]

Super good score man! Congrats! Timing is everything when finding something like this.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Absolutely. It’s all luck!

[@austinpaul2170]

I got my Cr 500 for $1000 and put $2800 into the biuld !! Still have it and what a absolute blast to ride ! 1990 CR 500 ! The 1986 has more power stock than mine before I biult it !

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@austinpaul2170 I love hearing stories like that!! Don’t ever sell it, probably won’t ever find one again for that price

[@austinpaul2170]

@jimmy_dirtbike I have it in Utah and ride the sand dunes in Idaho St.Anthony and I have a house in Kauai Hawaii and I have been offered $8000 and I said no way ! Not selling !

[@austinpaul2170]

@@jimmy_dirtbike 10 paddle tire at the dunes ! Go anywhere you want if you can hang on !!

[@austinpaul2170]

My first big bore was a 1983 CR 480 first year they changed from 4 speed trans to a 5 speed trans ! I just tired 60 and people don’t know about these bikes and what you can do on them ! I worked at wiser cycle and my brother was sales manager. I got my 480 brand new in the crate for $1600 ! When I sold it to get a 500 the guy that bought it change fork seals . Minor leaks he let a friend use it for a trip to the dunes ! He died because the triple clamps were not tightened to specs ! Keep that in mind when you build another my friend !

[@ianmangham4570]

Definitely got great bones,the exhaust surviving without major dings is a miracle ,someone probably scavenged the forks way back when,oil looks great 👍 fantastic find 👏

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

So the guy I bought it from was trying to turn it into a snowbike and he chucked the forks like a dummy 😭

[@mr.channel6467]

And that silencer is all retro aftermarket. Love that shi

[@ianmangham4570]

@@jimmy_dirtbike 😆

[@MyRestoration1]

Great memories of my barn find rebuild on my channel. Mine was a bit worse..still when it kicks over that’s it 😊

[@TheHortond]

Getting it started is the easy part. Now you have to get it running perfect which never seems to end.

[@ashleyprincewashington2130]

Keep making these motocross content please you doing good bro

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you a lot! I will!

[@ashleyprincewashington2130]

@@jimmy_dirtbike why don't you buy a KX 100 and make it hi performance bro

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@ashleyprincewashington2130 I’m open to the idea, but I have a cr80 I just finished and am considering making into a big bore 105cc if it’s possible? Right now I’m tearing down this cr500 motor and getting it repainted

[@ashleyprincewashington2130]

@@jimmy_dirtbike yes definitely do the 105 thing after the 500

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@ashleyprincewashington2130 might as well, I’ve got 2 spare engines!

[@Ibsmokin]

Well shit you gotta do a full rebuild now. What a beautiful monster. Well done 👍

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Bummer! 😆 engine case on the way to Adam Millar for repair right now, heads already getting the Larry Wiechman decomp button installation in Illinois and should be back here next week… And I just got the title for it!

[@iam2nd184]

Great find . 👍🏽👍🏽

[@dirtriderkx500]

Great find. I remember my friend having one. If you didn't kick start it right. It will kick you back over the handlebars. LOL 😂😂

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Lol I’ve got a decomp button being installed on the head right now for that very reason and won’t start one without an mx boot. Boy, I made that mistake once.

[@dirtriderkx500]

@@jimmy_dirtbike keep me informed on how many bones you break on it. LOL 😂😂. Don't worry I broke a few on mine. LOL 😂

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

I@@dirtriderkx500 haha don’t worry, I will! I actually have 91 in my collection as well, but it’s got literally zero hours on it and the engine. Stock piston and everything! Thinking I might swap the forks on that one for some newer twin chamber cartridge forks off an 08 crf450 and focus on keeping this one as original as I can. I’ve not broken any bones on my CRs thankfully, but I’m not sending it as hard as I should!

[@dirtriderkx500]

​@@jimmy_dirtbike I've done the full send. Separated shoulder, broken ribs. Back broke once. Don't give it the full send. Unless you're capable. LOL 😂😂

[@CaptainCurt07]

*Bought one in 86 new lol $1800 ish badass bike*

[@Chudsaves]

Killer find dude. Good for you

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Thank you friend! Got the motor out of it and parts of it are gonna head to Adam Millar for repair. Drain bolts got a big ol crack through it! Good engine parts are getting repainted in my shop when I can!

[@jimw6991]

So did you reassemble and start it with the scored piston and stuck ring? Curious how it ran with that. Good content I am new to dirt bikes and your channel. @jimmy_dirtbike

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@jimw6991 i did start it prior to taking the top end off. It looks like it had enough compression to get it going. I’ve read that sometimes 2 strokes are really easy to start right before the top end blows.. I know I had a 2000 CR250 that did that. However, my guess was the previous owner didn’t realize some wires were disconnected and the top end was ready to be replaced and thats why he couldn’t get it to run. Idk but I’ve got a vertex piston sitting on my bench when the case and head come back! Stay tuned! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@BUFUmic]

Sick find bro, sitting here green with envy in the UK, you just don't see many of these around here at least not under £5k, let alone any cheaper!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Shoot, I have a friend in Austrialia who's got an absolutely stunning CR collection and he offered quite a bit of cash to send this thing over seas in the condition its in. I'm not selling it. Said the same thing, they just don't come up often in those parts either. I live on the west coast USA and without the humidity here, these old dinosaurs aren't in too bad of shape when you do come across them. Thanks for watching my channel, friend!!

[@LUNDMX]

great find my dude!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@LUNDMX Yo! Thanks Clint!! Small update, powder coater texted me today saying parts should be done by the end of the week… Hope he’s right!

[@gordonwrichert8240]

THE BEST YEAR OF THE CR 500S

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

I just got the frame back and the powder coat turned out amazing!! Perfect match on oem frame color

[@TNTMOTO]

Do you plan to fully restore it or clean it up with existing parts and ride it?

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

That’s a question I get a lot! I’m going to do both. I really enjoy restoring these old bikes, brings me back to my childhood seeing all my hero’s riding these badass mx bikes. Then of course I have to ride em! I take really good care of my bikes so when I go to sell one, it’s usually treated nicely and looks pretty close to new!

[@TNTMOTO]

@@jimmy_dirtbike I look forward to seeing your finished product.

[@w.stuart668]

damn what a score. so jealous.

[@gpuckit]

Had one brand new off show room floor back when they were meat eaters loved it and miss it

[@Jshxhdb]

so cool i have an old dt 175 and i think its powerfull!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@Jshxhdb I had a 78 DT400 I wish to hell I never sold but I had a crazy offer on it and it was too much to pass up!

[@calvideo1158]

Great bike and perfect basis for a restoration. Would love to get my hands on one of these but theyre goddamn rare down here in Germany and if you find one, you can add an „0“ to the price tag of $1800 😂. Congrats!

[@ianmangham4570]

I need one of those bad ass orange/red Honda looking kayaks off the wall 🇬🇧 🤟🇺🇸💯🙏

[@michaeld-lj2bf]

Dude, I live in Twin Lakes, I saw that bike pop up too but didnt have the cash. There is a great Mexican restaurant in Newport.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@michaeld-lj2bf hell yeah dude!! I’m actually working on it right now in my shop! When I saw this thing, I thought for sure this guy had it sold that evening! Got lucky because everybody kept offering him stupid trades and I offered cash full price!

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

What issues does the lack of title present?

[@ClaytonTownley]

Are you trying to fix it and flip it? How much can you get out of it if it's restored a bit?

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@ClaytonTownley I’ve got the frame powder coated and sitting in my shop right now! I’m restoring this one, the 86 was a monster of a bike. I’ve seen them go upward if $12k restored but that’s some high level stuff

[@ClaytonTownley]

@@jimmy_dirtbike $12K ... Yikes.

[@clutchitsystems100]

Watched Ricky Johnson race his factory 1986 CR500 against Jeff Ward's KX500 at Budd's Creek. EPIC is the only word that comes to mind. Their racing ability among their peers was much like Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart's renowned battles in that they ALWAYS left the other competitors in the dust, having EPIC races with each other. Both the CR500 and the KX500 had MONSTER POWER!!!

[@elcielo9277]

Haha great video man that dinasour was coming for you🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@ste1872]

Great job m8 💯👍🏻

[@ianmangham4570]

Definitely leave that war wound on the tank 🇬🇧 it's a nice Mars Bar ,lets folk know she's been in a few battles 💪

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

21:09 is the piston skirt cracking?

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

I don’t think so? Just looks like it’s worn out. Later in the video is a better look at the piston with the cylinder off. I’ll go look at it on my bench, the engine is all torn apart and cases getting welded currently

[@yslrx]

Ohh man I wish I could do a 500 barn find or even a 250...

[@tonybogle5922]

What a find

[@tuffy16]

Front of piston should have vertical holes in it to lube the exhaust bridge right about where it is all scratchy

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

That was my first thought as well!! Good observation!!

[@orangeryno]

Nice work! Let me know if I can help you with anything on sourcing parts for the rebuild! I went through rebuilding my 86 CR500 about 10 yrs ago and had a lot of learning how to find parts and which ones work for what years. Glad you scored one man! The exhaust port bridge needs relieved so it does scuff like that piston did. I can answer questions and give you references if you need any bro! 😎🤙🏼🔥

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Does that basically mean you Dremel about one thousands of a centimeter off the exhaust bridge and drill holes in the piston for lube?

[@orangeryno]

@@jimmy_dirtbike it's worth buying a clymer manual for the bike!! They have a diagram with specs. But yes, basically. I wouldn't drill holes on the exhaust side though. It's not necessary if the bridge is relieved. I could look at the specs for you if that would help. I need to get it out of the garage.

[@Bubble_squeak]

Cr 500 awesome machine 😊

[@timtoomuch]

I restored a cr500 couple years ago crazy fast dirtbike

[@doobyboy21]

My dads neighbour has the same one ! It still sitting in his garage from way back in the 80s ! Not even riding it ! But he says it not for sale...

[@murrayminimotors1674]

Sweeeet bike and video thanks!!

[@lukehewitt9366]

Nice find👍🏼 How much would you take for the 87 KX ?

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Shoot me an offer on IG or email me! It’s currently parted out and slowly getting it on eBay :)

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

You kind of remind me of KZbinr Michael Sabo, who does some nice complete rebuilds on dirt bikes & quads. Good video ! I subscribed to your channel. Have a great day !

[@carlclonts8313]

What a score!

[@High.Gear.Garage]

Barn finds are nice

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Most def!!

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

the 85-86 cr's are one of the prettiest bikes out there......1800 non running AND no title? shows how much in demand they are, they need to bring back the 2 strokes!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

I know right? It’s they’re going for about $10k all done up in my area, but my guy Mitch Allard sends me pics of cr500 listings in the northeast USA and holy smokes, upwards of $15k! I’ve got a title on the way for this bike using a secret process that works in Idaho for old bikes.

[@kunsunrethy]

Congratulations man!

[@AaronFetch]

Great content

[@markparker5451]

There is nothing like a CR500!

[@carlloggins9297]

Idaho is beautiful

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

I agree and I love it!!

[@garywatson6561]

What did you do to get a title?i bought a 1978 YZ400 at a yard sale,no title,not sure how to get it registered in Arizona

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Find out when they started titling dirt bikes in AZ and they cross check that with your bike year.