Stock 1998 Cr500 Vs. Mod 1989 Cr500

Thought I'd kick off the year with some sweet 2 stroke noise from these dream Cr500 's from Travis Sawyer & Ben Probst. More to come!
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[@KaplanCycles]

Amazing skills to manhandle the mighty CR500R like that!

[@waferzworld]

We want to see you on a track ripping!

[@wiiumad1342]

Did you not know modern 450fs torque and hp will rip these old things to shreds

[@KaplanCycles]

FACT; Modern 450 has 20% LESS tourqe and 1 hp less than any 80"s stock cr 500. Truth bought to you by the heartbreaker the DYNO. all others are liars living in a dreamworld.

[@harleydavidson6851]

Myyyy Goddd! Makes me ( Feel) 40 yrs younger JUST WATCHIN that!! TIME is truly A THIEF!! God Bless....

[@TopRevs]

@@wiiumad1342 sure buddy😂

[@MrEliasdl]

If you've never ridden one, you will never realize the balls it takes to stay wide open throttle on a CR500 for more than three seconds in that situation.

[@fearoshima666]

Love the powerband 😂😂😂

[@StevieDee73]

My balls definitely aren’t big enough, thing almost ripped my arms off 😂

[@iv9252]

Fucking crazy evil this bike

[@someoneyouknow96]

Well the 89 looks the best. One of the best looking bikes ever produced.

[@christianpetit9347]

500cr 2 tps 👍👍👍👍👍

[@majorlee1]

👍

[@jumpingjoe628]

While racing in the Northeast with ACR I’ve had (2) 85 CR500s, an 86 CR500, a 91 CR500, a 99 CR500 supermoto street legal and also an aluminum frame 05 450 chassis with my 91 engine that Mickey Kessler built me. With all the free riding I did not one other bike beat them in a drag race. Wasn’t even close. My #1 85 CR500 was the fastest and most violent power delivery out of them all. That one was modded by Joel Macdonald in south Jersey, fully ported, head modded, DG pipe and silencer, RAD Valve and a 42mm carb. Had that one the longest out of them all till I got back into more modern 2-strokes. Got a 06 CR250 with a Chad Watts modded / rebuilt engine that has holeshotted 450s on the regular. 2-strokes for life!!!

[@tommywallbanger]

I'm 2 stroke for life that's for sure but I'm happy with 200 cc's. I've never rode anything bigger than a 250. I had an RM 250 and I've ridden other people's CR 250's, YZ 250's and KX 250's. I have been on the back of a YZ 490 and once I rode a CRF 450 4 stroke. Maybe I would own something like that out in the dessert but my KTM 200 is plenty for me. I tucked a 200 SX engine into a 150 SX frame to get linkage rear suspension. If I ever went for another 250 it would be a YZ 250 because of the KYB SSS suspension or maybe a Beta 250 dual sport. I can't even imagine the power that a 500 cc 2 stroke has.

[@j.thomas7128]

I remember the days of swapping out of the dome in the head and using a thin copper head gasket to raise compression. Then spending hours trying to tune the volume of the expansion pipe.... Good times!

[@rex.d4810]

Great riders on great bikes awesome to watch and especially to listen. Love that 89!! 2 stroke for life!!

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Same rider different kit!

[@7080nik]

I recall back in mid 80's, even the top tier pro riders were saying that the '85 CR 500 was just too powerful. Very violent. Way too cool!!

[@Mr1Tanker]

I had an '85. Fast AF...especially with the 6" Nankang rear tire i had on it. What a bitch to start though... usually just bump-started it, to save my ankle.

[@shreader327]

I had a 86. They were way too much for the track but damn were they ever a amazing trail bike.

[@7080nik]

@@shreader327 Thats what I mostly rode...trails in northern Michigan. I was big strong rider back then. 6'3" 225. I rode a 250 RM Suzuki. I jumped on a buddies '85 CR500 and hit some big sandy berms. That 500 wanted to stretch my arms out pulling thru those berms . Thats when I really noticed the power. The 250 would bog down just a bit and just wouldnt pull nowhere near that 500. I wanted a CR500 since then!

[@pabloescobar7802]

Same .. I had a YZ 490 and it was just scary fast ... very violent power band .. but what a rush

[@jamieteal2107]

@@pabloescobar7802👍🇦🇺

[@AZTB]

Love watching these 500’s come back to life. My dad had an 87 CR 500 and watching videos like this brings back great memories….something about the sound of a 500 at start up and launching off the gate can be compared to the effect one gets from hearing the cannon run on an A-10. Brrrrrrrraaaaapppppppp

[@juniorcarney16]

Never heard it described like that (Warthog),but now I'll never be able to get it out of my head

[@juniorcarney16]

Only difference is you MITE still be alive after hearin the CR!

[@jamieteal2107]

@@juniorcarney16well said

[@jayb9687]

You haven't lived until you've ridden a CR500

[@michaelagius8853]

I dont think I've seen a 500 thrown around like that. Wow guys allot of skills. The 89 is My pick for sure. That one sounds of its head and yet looks so planted and stuck. Loved the vid . 👌🏽

[@wtfftw24]

Long live two strokes ❤️

[@TheFox2racing]

Amen brother took the words out of my mouth.👍

[@JohnBoyDeere]

Worked with Magoo in the 80's and was speechless as he would o 3rd gear starts with a 4 speed transmission on a CR480 hole shoting the rest of the boys by several bike lengths every time! RIP Magoo..

[@tommywallbanger]

I was wondering what gear those guys take off in at the start with one of those big monsters. I had a 1984 KX 80 when I was a kid and I used to take off in 4th gear with a hand full of throttle. Probably my favorite bike ever.

[@BIG_BODWELL]

absolutely tearing it up!!!! i love it keep these 500 videos coming

[@LMActionsports]

You sir are a dying breed of talent. That bike will definitely separate the boys from the men. And you are riding it like it should be ridden. Too bad they don’t have a 500 class like back in the day.

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Thank you! A lot of 500 content will be on this channel this year so don’t miss out.

[@freeradical6390]

one of the best sounds on planet Earth! Makes me want to go ride my 97!

[@ridin_solo]

never seen a weekend warrior that rips and whips like that...GREAT RIDING!

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Thank you! More to come

[@19Jharris]

That was awesome boys !! Bring them back I can’t believe that people don’t want to see a 500 class anymore. Total chaos riding a man’s bike

[@garylivingston9052]

love the sound of those bikes! so much better that those obnoxious 4 strokes. Crisp, clean power. Braaaaaap!

[@navydad1475]

Had a buddy with a 85 CR500. I crashed every time I rode it. It’s truly a man’s bike.

[@albundy6804]

Man you can see how the 89 is just aggressive!!

[@zachfarkash6430]

Both really good bikes and both sound amazing not to mention the Riders riding them are awesome dude to be able to handle those mad machines. I used to have an 85 CR500 that thing was a beast.

[@robbocop33r12]

I was getting arm pump just watching that! ;-)

[@kylecolby3581]

I love to see big CC 2 strokes making a comeback

[@tommywallbanger]

right I see these videos all the time on KZbin lately.

[@camronbay1]

Man I miss riding these bikes.

[@davidwagner8776]

definitely a sound we all miss. i had the 1983 rm 500. was a screamer also with full floater suspension.

[@albertosoro932]

Ottime moto...e ottime 500 da cross a due tempi... Con un ottimo video!💚🤍❤️💪👍

[@fooliganvlogs]

Awesome video. Mines almost done, can’t wait now 😂

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

There’s plenty more 500 content on my channel that will make the wait worse 😂

[@randydoan7536]

love my 91 cr500

[@ioanngeo006]

The CR 500 of 1989 is the best Moto Cross bike ever..

[@TheHemiphil81]

My saying has always been, riding a cr500 is like fighting a gorilla in a phone booth 😊...

[@spicymeatball07]

I have always loved the stock colour scheme of the 98 it looks so sweet , I have a stock 94 , great video 👍👍

[@mvcvm6398]

We had an '86 CR 500, with some mods. It destroyed everything I came across.

[@NevilleFuckenBartos]

The boys can ride 😱

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Same dude just different kits. That’s me haha thank you!

[@77bronc14]

The CR500 was the king of the hill, no other big bores even came close

[@dennismillus4581]

For the record the 98 is not stock. It has an after market pipe. Lol just saying. I wish you guys would race the 500's you do have against the new 450 4pukes.

[@greensocks4507]

Good watch. Got an '01 CR in the barn under cover, zero time. And 1989 was 34 years ago. Far out. Wonder if you'll see videos like this about early model CR450s ? I'm a KX500 man but love the big Hondas. Thanks for the post.

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Possibly and I’ll probably be the pilot for the video haha! Here’s some kx action for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJWyd5-pl6eMo5o

[@MtlDeath]

I had a '85 stock cr 500 when i was teenager back n 80's, 1 my favorite bikes ever, wish idda kept it.. still ride cr250's have a 99 thats great.. but nothin compares that.. n im gettin old as fk.. but still love ridin.

[@junekatana78]

That sound is 🎶🎶🎶

[@jayparvin2897]

Sweet music to my ears!!

[@KN-lq4zv]

I remember getting roosted by Michael Byrne in the late 90’s, he was on one of those, was like getting shot in the chest with a shot gun. He as immediately a long way in front.

[@Olsnedzy]

Love these older 500 , they look amazing.

[@sergeysamsonov5652]

Это просто пушка !!! Такой техникой уметь надо управлять. Я в 16 лет ,зимой тренироваться ездил на cz500 ,у нас в то врем только чезеты были. Это как раз 90 годы . Так я скажу ,в 16 лет побаивался я такую кубатуру . )))

[@lance4217]

CR500, the Undisputed King of Dirt Bikes🏁🏁

[@wayneholford9796]

Just a proper insight to true moto x

[@wayneholford9796]

👍👍👍👍

[@boatlover2296]

Those were the days

[@Gatorinnola]

I wish I could ride my 89 like that. Awesome video.

[@christianrabe7984]

The red colour with the white wing logo are the best looking CR's

[@jm7488]

Both those bikes are beautiful, my last smoker was a 94 kx125, I kick myself for not keeping it 😢

[@dantheman348]

That 89 has one of the best sounds of any two stroke I’ve ever heard

[@kentr2424]

IIRC Honda and Kawasaki basically stopped developing their 500's after the 80's. The only things they'd change were the plastics and suspension settings. Still, they sound GREAT and I wish they were still making them.

[@brihosk]

I watched Jeff Stanton, Jeff Ward and Ricky Johnson ride 500's at Budds Creek in 1990. Most of them would upshift as they rolled into tight corners then fan the clutch just a tad coming out and they were gone!

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

The only problem I have with a 500 is that it doesn't have enough power. Said no one ever

[@ivancalvoibanez3783]

WoW beautiful rides

[@saxon1177]

I'm still waiting on the VS.

[@viktorkarlsson4900]

Man I miss my Cr500. At the gates your pulserate was 220 bpm because you never new what is was gonna do to you.

[@Rillust]

Gotta love how nasty that power band is. 4th gear and suddenly the front tire goes skyward lol.

[@user-nl2gz7wt2o]

That 89 sounds clean and ready too kick some ass 😊

[@Dirtydrock001]

89 fav year number one for me then 95 and 96

[@StevieDee73]

That 89 is so sick 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aleyuri9471]

Che moto!!! Spettacolari!!!

[@davewin1792]

None of these "500 two stroke" videos are truly representative of how people rode them back in the day. The tracks weren't balls to the walls, and if anything, we would lug the motor and be a gear or two too high in the corners :) There was a time when riders tried to conserve energy and not ride like maniacs.

[@j.j.3391]

Yeah it's kind of insane that it's the norm to ride a dirt bike like a maniac now. It started with Carmichael, Reed, and Stewart when a lot of people rode for fun and they made it next level competitive. I can't even fathom trying to ride in a race with the way things are, so instead I just ride by myself for fun in the mountains and desert where it's okay to suck at dirt biking.

[@utubetrutharrowmichael-and9105]

Sweet noise 2:45 perfect note 3:12

[@tomparker962]

What a lovely couple 😍

[@termuxx.]

Bro is riding a 500 like a 125

[@grabir01]

Wanted to see a drag. I love the 400cc and larger 2 strokes.

[@stevenanderson2816]

Both great bikes

[@peaceprayer595]

Ok...I've made my choice. Both!

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

I’m with you there!

[@o.s.p.r1490]

Bring back the 500

[@F3502000]

'89 is the best looking CR!

[@rahkinrah1963]

I'll pick the '89. It has more "character".

[@tubesockets120v]

It all comes down to the rider.

[@giuliopisani6522]

l' 89 resta sempre la più bella di tutte!!!

[@Jesus-Biker]

Motorsport vom Feinsten...❤

[@brycedalleygabrielsen5724]

You rip brotha!

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

Definitely a beautiful bike and sound, designed for biiiig balls only, lol !

[@HarryCallahan-tf3qr]

I had a 1995 CR500 in 1996!

[@merdvded-mx4rt]

CR500❤

[@polarbear751]

Can be modded to the max but if rider can't hang on not get arms ripped off old mate on the stock bike probley just as fast if not faster takes a special rider tame a 500

[@delawareoils]

Sick soundtrack!!!!!!!

[@GatesRapes]

Holy Armpump

[@kirkdunn1379]

last big bore 2 st i had was an 87 CR500......so cal dez in the 80s

[@Ch1no321]

amazing bikes

[@calvinhobbs89]

The power on the 98 is much smoother, I'd say, more controllable, but that's laughable.. props to the riders

[@johnnygross4415]

500 Kawasaki cool too

[@user-fl1rv5tl4e]

Такие мостики просто красава!!

[@alfredoluisbaute1579]

Que maravilla de máquina japonesa....

[@borehole8631]

I would think the 88 has way better forks. Those 89 USD forks were brutal, I can't recall anybody anyone at that time that could make them work.

[@charleswinters7129]

I was a suspension development rider for Sudco in 89. I worked with Jake Thompson who was also the factory suspension guy. The secret was those cones on the top of the forks. They trapped the pressure from both the air and oil as the forks moved up. We had to put bigger holes to relieve pressure and they changed the shape of them slightly. Also revalued the fork for 1990. Certain factory rides had really stiff setting that they ran. It made an 89 CR 500 fork feel not that bad. Other factory riders had firm setting but they were really good. I had two different factory riders living next door to me and one other that would come and stay once in a while. I got to ride all the factory 500s-250s. They all had big horsepower. Made my PC motor not seem so fast. I couldn’t keep up to them but I had a good feel for suspension. If you put the 90 top cones in your 89 it made them much better.

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

What about the propensity for the fork internals to gall and eat themselves up?

[@j.j.3391]

None of these CR500s on KZbin have the stock suspension setup from back then. Some of them have better forks/shock than my brand new Gas Gas.

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

@@j.j.3391 I did a video on this 89 that is all stock. Motor and suspension. You can see how terrible the suspension is. Let me know what you think. The Perfect 1989 CR500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZDFZ42plrF_etE

[@rpmillerthree]

A friend had an 85 with the drum brake, I had the 91 250. That 500 was a beast and nearly put me in the hospital. Now his is gone and so is mine but I picked up a stock 90 500 for free. It runs perfectly, my friend just wasnt into it anymore and asked if I wanted it. I have thought of doing a gasgas or one from BVC offroad. I always hated the white frame. What to do?

[@waferzworld]

I’m not sure why, but the 89 sounds so much better. The 98 looks amazing though And holy cow now riding 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Thanks! The motor is on another level.

[@waferzworld]

@@weekendwarriorsmx I can only imagine how absolutely insane a modded cr500 would be lol

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

@@waferzworld full break down the 89 right here. KX500 AF Vs. 1989 CR500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/babWlKioipmEg9U

[@zeusruger3588]

I wonder how much faster and easier they are to ride with new suspension, I noticed they both have inverted forks, im sure it’s light years better than original right side up forks but how much better?

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

World of difference. Not even fair.

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Actually, in '89 they were a huge leap backwards! Honda didnt really get the forks right untill '96, followed by a shock to match in '97. I went the Race Tech Gold Valve route with my '96, and its even better still, allmost on par with anything else out there, at least for me.

[@zackk695]

I miss those 2 strokes and motocross all together. What they have now is a joke and poorly run. The AMA needs to be shut down and a new organization set up where all races are reported and riders gets points and rankings per state. The small things like the sound of the 4 strokes is just bad. It affects the overall sport. I would love to see the right person get a hold of the sport and get it to where it should be.

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Idk who the creator of this channel is, but I’ve got a 91 cr500 project that’s about to be done when Adam Millar send the cases back to me and 86 cr500 project in progress. I live in Spokane. Would be cool to link up and film so content!

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

I’d be honored! If you’re on Instagram you can dm me there! @motovan_zandt I’m in tri cities also!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

@@weekendwarriorsmx i will be in your DMs dude!

[@user-eq2ys1qf1v]

Que maquinas donde se consiguen una de estas

[@michelerinaldi6324]

Bellissime...e voi bravissimi

[@DaveBegotka]

Nice Bikes! The KX500 is faster

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Kx500 AF Stock Vs. Mod kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJWyd5-pl6eMo5o

[@DaveBegotka]

@@weekendwarriorsmx I saw that one great vid! My KX500 made 68hp at 600 feet above sea-level the compression was so high i broke the kick starter and had a pit guy with a spare and wrench on the starting line whenever i raced...it started easier at Pikes Peak but you start at like 9000 feet above sea level.....on a dynojet inertia dyno

[@jewintheoven9442]

Do you know what you did for the forks on the 89? Trying to build a 89 cr 250 and the stock forks are terrible

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

The trick is 2003 crf450 forks. That’s why this 89 rides so good. In this video you can see how terrible the 89 suspension is. The Perfect 1989 CR500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZDFZ42plrF_etE

[@rabbishitstein]

why do people put there hand in the exhaust while warming up bike does it help with power or what?

[@weekendwarriorsmx]

Let’s you know when the internals of the engine are warming up. Once warm, you’re good to go.

[@ogmundurgretar4506]

Both bikes have bin mod both have after market exhausts so this is not right.

[@jgriffin5715]

I actually thought you were going to drag race

[@timmwhite9218]

That would be impossible as it's the same rider on both bikes...

[@Lightspeeders]

Not really stock 1998

[@salmanpradita4969]

Aku suka motornya keren

[@jamesbramblett3346]

🙌🏻🔥