Riding A 1989 CR500 | So Much Fun!

Big thanks goes to paul for letting me have a play on his beautiful machine!
Fuck modern bikes, i loved this machine to bits! First time riding it and legitimately considered selling my bike and buying one, they are just SO FUN! Enjoy!
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[@wyzapple]

Fun. Yes, but so easy to get carried away. First you're just feelin' it out. Then, you are getting brave & excited. Then, you are just having fun with the power band (the rpm sweet spot). And next thing, you are all balled up on the side of the track trying to get the wind back that just got knocked out of you, wondering if something is broken...but it's too early to tell for sure. Gotta love it though!👍

[@davelester3357]

wyzapple exactly 😂

[@ChambersHonda83]

All i felt was fun, thankfully there was no crawling to the side of the track involved hahaha. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billclinton4344]

It's the rider, not the bike ! ;)

[@mightypharaoh7586]

@Mike Fernandez no, he's right. Kinda human nature to get carried away.

[@mightypharaoh7586]

@Mike Fernandez Even a skilled rider gets carried away genius. Human nature to get a little cocky sometimes. You can't argue with the human nature.

[@TNTMOTO]

Well i sold my 85, but i picked up a 89 a month later. Have the full set of 89's now. Just need to find the time to restore and ride them all.

[@lukasradzimski1033]

Hell yeah🤘

[@cintroberts6614]

There is only a handful of riders in the world that can ride these machines the way they are supposed to be ridden. This guy is very good.

[@ChambersHonda83]

Appreciate you saying that man.

[@pgnandt]

Best parking spot right next to the burger stand. Miss my '86. Nice to see someone actually putting some throttle into it. Scariest thing for me was not being able to slow it down. Noticed everyone getting out of your way too. They're no fun.

[@billmcgregor4112]

By far the best sounding engine at idle, the ping is so agressive. Great video!

[@ChambersHonda83]

You got that right buddy! Such a beautiful sound! Thanks man glad you enjoyed it.

[@billmcgregor4112]

MotoGoProVids​​​ If you ever get a chance to ride a CR500 AF, I suggest you jump all over opportunity. I've never riden a bike before that felt that perfect, the balance of just stupid power with a lightweight and great chassis setup is one I'll never forget.

[@ChambersHonda83]

+Bill McGregor Awesome man ill keep that in mind!

[@xxnickthegreekxx]

Ping king 👑

[@TNTMOTO]

Nice riding. Picked up a 1985 i will be restoring next year. took it to the track once, i have never ridden anything that terrifying.

[@fredc8618]

TNT Moto check out this guys channel

[@charlotteliban1666]

two strokes !!!!forever !!!

[@mickjagr3538]

I have a 1983 Yamaha YZ490 ive almost got restored to new and its a beast also..

[@johnkolinoff8591]

Yep right on I had a 1990 CR. -500 what a "BEAST,"!!

[@deep6483]

My 92 kx 500 revd like living hell when I rode it ,wish I rode that track

[@greg657]

The sound quality is excellent. No mistaking the bellow of a 500. Love it! Most videos, the sound is horrible.

[@doublejump6578]

That machine sounds awesome and tight

[@skorchedearth1]

That's how a 500 is supposed to sound, Well tuned, 1 ride & your snake bit for life. ; )

[@ChambersHonda83]

Haha you know it mate! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@2431hayden]

I've got a 91. most of my videos are with my camera pointed at the back tire. Love watching those roosters. on a side note, Dunlop makes a fantastic tire that the beast won't destroy after two rides through the woods.

[@ChambersHonda83]

Dave Aloi Awesome! What's the tyre? Would love to know.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

I have two 91s i am doing a full high performance restoration on one of them right now from the ground up with the best of everything including modern parts.

[@kreepingdeth198]

i would HIGHLY recommend the Kenda Trak Master II, i dont think i would ever choose another knobbie

[@ColonelBumButt]

Just watched your video. Love that tire spinning power. Those roosters are sooo satisfying.

[@bottlesandblisters]

Jesus that things a weapon! I'm happy with my 125 haha

[@Hunter_S-fr4ns]

Love it!!!… so many memories from this🤝

[@Jacare1973]

That's a crisp sounding engine!

[@unclemax8797]

that sound !

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

And just think that the 89 was a detuned cr-500. 85 86 and 87 were the most potent /brutal cr- 500's ever produced ! #307 87 CR-500

[@ODST993]

that track looks so awesome.

[@kevinmcneil6620]

GREAT Ride. I gotta have one.

[@ChambersHonda83]

Get one! You won't regret it!!

[@detomasopantera1966]

So much fun...this is awesome❤

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Nice video man i ride 500s too. I have four different ones.

[@crazymonkey4744]

that man knows how to start a 500 one of the best kicks iv seen fuck me what power

[@Trouble361]

Couldn't get past 3rd gear then got thrown off... that thing is wicked.

[@stephenscragg8562]

Great stuff. 👌

[@Tyler-xe1es]

You Sir ride that bike like it should be ! Rare to see. I enjoyed the video alot, Thank you.

[@greg657]

Yeah, with respect cause he doesn't own it and it in prestige condition.

[@bear1568]

Great video. FUN!

[@jasonjaeger4042]

Kinda funny to see the pits filled with vans. In the US it's pickups with trailers. Just looks weird.

[@danhenderson783]

In 1989 it was detuned from the insane power of the 1986 model

[@thedoggystarful869]

87 was the most lethal cr500 ever

[@patrafferty3512]

Thanks for the nice video. It brought back many long-forgotten CR500 memories

[@ChambersHonda83]

Good to hear you enjoyed it man

[@billturner2360]

I had the 1989 CR500R ......... the most fun I have ever had ! OK.... so be honest.... when you got off the bike... did your wrist hurt like hell and were your knee's shaking a bit ? Lol mine ALWAYS did !

[@ChambersHonda83]

Haha i didn't have that if I'm honest, just a big smile on my face!

[@clintburton6424]

Sold my 89' in 2000' and still regret it, My Son and I are saving up to buy one...

[@1971bucky]

oh yes a beautiful thing

[@florisheuperman5048]

When that beast gets it to the powerband the hell breaks loose

[@ColonelBumButt]

I've never ridden one unfortunately, but I used to wring out CR125s all day long. Those things were mopeds until you hit the powerband. I've heard that you don't need the 500 to be in the powerband to haul ass because it doesn't really matter. But that's just what I've heard. I would love a chance to find out.

[@chargerfan2]

I got arm pump just watching this video.

[@biggstavros5876]

I miss my CR500

[@2431hayden]

Music to my ears.

[@ChambersHonda83]

Dave Aloi They do make one hell of sound!

[@toddjacobs5660]

500's are fun to ride

[@kilezoe6603]

"ENJOY" -fukinA right mate I will-

[@danmurphy1994]

Does anyone know what model year for the CR500 was the fastest/most powerful? I heard the mid to late 80's were good

[@mickjagr3538]

Danny Murphy ..87 CR500

[@devinnickle1310]

85 to 87.

[@JohnBoyDeere]

Cool track! Where is it? Anyone??

[@ChambersHonda83]

Rushmere mx, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

[@JohnBoyDeere]

@@ChambersHonda83 Super! Found it on Google Earth:)

[@lucasvanvondel7347]

When you need a new piston for that beast how much Will that cost

[@rtoebak76]

Rocket time again. Yeahaa

[@TheFatguyzinc]

i bet you never got past 1/4 throttle in this vid...i have 3 CR500's, to say they are violent and explosive is a gross understatement. but yes, FUN ....

[@TeamDUI454]

What pipe are you running?

[@ChambersHonda83]

Stephen Thompson This one still had its original Honda pipe on, so nothing special!

[@TheJoesmoe1987]

Love it

[@xxnickthegreekxx]

What track is this mate?

[@ChambersHonda83]

Rushmere, Ipswich, south east england

[@thomasforesman3978]

500 2 strokes RULE!!!!! Your right SCREW THE NEW 4 STROKES!!!!

[@WAzzzUUppp]

thomas foresman the new four strokes are some of the fastest bikes ever made

[@billclinton4344]

2 smoker for life

[@1MACVSOG1]

@@WAzzzUUppp seems like this 500 would eat the lunch of a 4 stroke 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@StrykerV8]

@@1MACVSOG1 except it wouldn't even come close. The new CRF450R's make 63 horsepower. The CR500 was rated at 55.

[@johnnykruczko336]

what track is this

[@ChambersHonda83]

+Johnny Kruczko Rushmere Mx located in ipswich

[@dorismoser5302]

this bike is a widdow maker =)

[@JayFeuerherm]

I own the same bike!!

[@ChambersHonda83]

Sick! They're beasts aren;t they! So much fun!

[@JayFeuerherm]

+MotoGoProVids very!!

[@jeffferguson4632]

I own the same bike also --- and here's the amazing part -- I had NO IDEA when I bought it that I had hit the HP SWEET SPOT on CR500's when I picked it up about 15 years ago. I'm 60 YO now, so it sits alot, and I need to do that decompression thingy so I can still start it!!

[@rracing8230]

this track look like an over grown 50 track this is probably the worst and most regarded track good ride the 500 really suits you

[@ChambersHonda83]

Its actually on f my favourite tracks, don't knock it til you tried it!

[@df9834]

Wring it’s neck! Ride it like you stole it!

[@silasmccarty6857]

Sweet!!!

[@ChambersHonda83]

+Silas McCarty It was!!

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

If you cannot get a 500? It had a 480 prior to it that was just as badass as the 500.

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Raced a 83CR480 in the expert/pro classes and it had big time vibration 3/4 the way through my motors the two end fingers would start to go numb lol .had a 87CR500 and it was a much better bike than the 480 ! But still loved riding the 480 as well .

[@ODST993]

I got an 84 cr500 that I'm restoring

[@rm2shitty549]

the track did not have to many jumps

[@ChambersHonda83]

Yep no jumps, and its one of my favourite tracks ever. Jumps don't always make a fun track!

[@scottp1991]

CR 500. Ain't no bitch.

[@r0ckyesterline93]

dude I have a 92 500 and I would totally be laughing you when you're letting off the gas I would be gassing it you're not gassing it when you're coming out of that corner until you straighten the bike out I would be gone long gone

[@ChambersHonda83]

Ah really! Can i get your autograph!?....Mate do you even think i give a fuck hahahahaha. For one, this wasn't even my bike, so i wasn't exactly going to go and ride full gas and risking crashing and ruining someone else's bike. Also, when did i ever say i was a fast rider? I know im not fast, and frankly, i couldn't give a flying fuck! All i know is i had A LOT of fun on this thing, and thats all i give a shit about! Calm yourself man, cheer up a little.

[@greg657]

Well aren't you a rock star! You probably wouldn't last 5 min on a five hunny. Doubt you even own a 500 let alone a bike.

[@kchungry821]

It's a 500 - not a 125 for heavens sake.....now get back on that beast and blow chunks!!! #2much2handle4U!!!😂😂😂

[@timl7947]

Whats the point of a 500

[@ChambersHonda83]

Pure fun. That's the point.

[@timl7947]

MotoGoProVids i just feel like the cr250 is faster on the track because its lighter

[@ChambersHonda83]

+Timo Hacks you do realise that the 500's were made in a separate race class when they were still around? So they weren't in the same races as 250's. Also if you think that then you have never ridden a 500. They are a lot faster than a 250. But really at the end of the day, Cc's mean almost nothing. If you're fast on a bike it doesn't matter what you're on. Take villopoto for example in the 2008 des nations. He holeshot and beat all the 450's. In both races. And rides like that have happened multiple times over the years. So, back to my original point, ride what makes you smile the most. Don't take it too seriously.

[@timl7947]

MotoGoProVids i got you

[@ColonelBumButt]

On tight mx tracks, the 250s might turn similar lap times. But on anything open, there's no comparison. The 500s were king of the dunes, and pretty much still are.

[@pwee507]

Cant start it cant ride it

[@ChambersHonda83]

That's weird, because i didn't start it and yet, i still rode it. And had a fucking great time as well.

[@pwee507]

MotoGoProVids that track looks pretty sweet actual

[@harryedwards9391]

Not Great dropping the f word around the Lady Bruh

[@ChambersHonda83]

Some people swear, and it isn't offensive. All depends on where you were brought up really. She didn't give a fuck.

[@devinnickle1310]

Sounds fat. Like it needs to clear its throat? It might throw you off if it did. lol

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

I'm sorry but the rule should be if you cant kick start a cr-500 you cant ride it lol !!! Raced a 83 480 n a 87 CR500 in the expert/pro classes in the late 80's n early 90's

[@ChambersHonda83]

I didn't ask him to. He just did it for me anyway. The bike wasn't mine, so i wasn't going to moan when the owner of it decides to start it for me am i?

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

A great ride? Sorry but all the panic revs, no full throttle, leaning it over in the turns and roosting it out... You must really be from the 4stroke generation of bucking ponies compared to a wild bull. Really glad though to hear the end of how much you loved it and really want one. Hope + I'm sure it gave you some appreciation of what it took to race those monsters back in the day when they weren't considered monsters as it was what we had. Hope my truth of not being a great ride doesn't offend as I try telling many 4stroke riders to practice on one of those and then back on your 4stroke will feel 10 times as easy. Also did respect your brains to not attempt 1rst time to try and fly it like a 4stroke. As we screamed against 2strokes are dead, it is nice to see newer Gen. getting back to appreciate there will never be a day that 2stroke sound and raw power will not turn heads and die out. I'll still give it nice vid. even without hearing it wideopen at high rpm's around the whole track....2strokes forever!

[@ChambersHonda83]

Reading this comment shows me how little you actually know about 500cc EVO motocross bikes. They are all bottom end. They aren't meant to be revved out ike a 125. Go to any evo race where all the best 500cc/2stroke racers are, and you'll see that the top riders are riding these bikes at a much lower rpm than they would a 125. Get your facts straight. Also ever consider this is a pristene mint condition bike that isn't mine, so maybe i didn't want to go balls out racepace and end up throwing it down the track and ruining it? I also think you failed to consider I never said i was an amazing world class rider. I'm not, im average. So chill. Don't like it? Don't watch it.