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.

[@robcourtney6154]

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

[@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.

[@rbailey225]

That's a real man.......kicking a CR500 with a New Balance! I learned to ride on a 1983 CR480 at age 14. My first brand new bike was a 1988 YZ250. Well done resto sir. Thanks for bringing back memories.

[@Stonefly2112]

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

[@larrygross745]

When I was in middle school I had a 89 cr 500r. I wish I had kept it but I wanted a car. I still have the title to it . Imma try to find it

[@bel_976]

Outstanding, that thing belongs in a museum!

[@user-ez9gu6en8y]

RM500 always the bestest💛💙💛💙💛💙😀

[@montycrain5783]

Bought that particular model brand new in 1989. Retail was $4,098, I paid $3,600 cash with heavy springs. The retail price increase between 1988 to 1989 was almost $800. Great bike, except for the Inverted fork which was grim.

[@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!

[@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.

[@always2wheels]

Incredibly entertaining

[@oznik46]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏

[@FinessedIt]

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

[@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.