Merry Christmas to me!

[Uncle Meat]

So this will probably be the death of me... but I'll go out in blaze of blue smoke and a smile on my face.

This is an early model 2001 Service Honda CR500AF. Around 50 RWHP. Bought it to ride with my buddies when I'm up in Michigan visiting.

U.M.

 

[Ghost11]

Great old 2 smoke....


My buddy back in the day rode one, and I rode a YZ 490......Fun times.....

 

[MG0h3]

Nice man! Those things can be pretty nasty.

Those old bikes of that era defined what a power band was.

Goes from doggy turd to “I’m killing you” pretty quick.


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[kazman]

They named that appropriately CRazy500AsF***
It's been nice knowin' ya. Be sure the cameras are rolling...

 

[13COBRA]

Good luck.

That's a scary ass bike. As @MG0h3 said, it goes from nothing to EVERYTHING. haha

 

[CobraBob]

Be safe, U.M. Seriously!

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

damn, I remember riding my uncles 250 2stroke and that thing was nuts enough for me

 

[03cobra#694]

Nice man! Those things can be pretty nasty.

Those old bikes of that era defined what a power band was.

Goes from doggy turd to “I’m killing you” pretty quick.


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Good luck.

That's a scary ass bike. As @MG0h3 said, it goes from nothing to EVERYTHING. haha

Yep, once they hit the pipe, hold the hell on.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Yeah I know all about the stories of the mighty CR500. I will definitely be on my best behavior until I get some time on the bike under my belt. I'm almost 60 now so I'm not going to go enter any of those vintage MX races or anything.

The early model 500's had a much shorter gearset from Honda with a bit more radical porting. The later engines were a bit more refined, but not much. This bike has been ported by Cycle Station and does 3rd gear holeshots like nobody's business.

U.M.

 

[gimmie11s]

So this will probably be the death of me... but I'll go out in blaze of blue smoke and a smile on my face.

This is an early model 2001 Service Honda CR500AF. Around 50 RWHP. Bought it to ride with my buddies when I'm up in Michigan visiting.

U.M.

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Nice!! I sold a cherry kx500 2 years ago and have been looking for another recently. I might go Honda this time.

There are a few AF's that have been for sale locally. I like the idea of the newer frame and suspension geometry coupled with that beast of a motor.

This holds me over for now.

Yep, once they hit the pipe, hold the hell on.

Hit the pipe... haha... no such thing! A 500 2 stroke is always on the pipe. There is no ramp up like a 250. They are torquey as hell right off the bottom.

They almost ride like modern 450 four strokes.

 

[chagan02]

I had one of those…watch that shin on the kick starter. Rotate it until you are on compression then kick. Otherwise you may be cussing a lot.

 

[ZYBORG]

Make sure you wear your mask with that, pumpkin…. We wouldnt want you endangering yourself or others….

 

[Blk04L]

That's in great condition.

Awesome buy.

My dad the KX500. Was scary af taking it on a track a few times.

Made my 450 4 stroke feel tame.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Thought I'd post the details on the bike.

Total list of stuff done and mods as follows:

Engine Rebuilt & Ported By Cycle Station
New Piston & Rings, Gaskets & Seals
FMF Gnarly Pipe
FMF Power Core Silencer
Service Honda Polished Aluminum Ignition Cover
Boyesen Racing Clutch Cover
New Spark Plug & Cap
Removed and Cleaned Carb
Rejetted For FMF Pipe With New Main & Pilot Jet
New Air Filter
New Pro Taper Triple Clamps
New Renthal Twin Wall Handle Bars
New ProGrip 801 Grips
New Clutch & Brake Levers
New Front Wheel Bearings
New Front Brake Pads
New Steering Stem Bearing Kit
New Hoosier Front Tire & Tube
Serviced Front & Rear Brake Calipers
Flushed & Bled Brake Systems with New DOT4
Replacement Rear Brake Caliper
New Swing Arm Linkage Kit
New Rear Wheel Collar Kit
New Fredette Racing Aluminum Chain Guide
New Black Moose 49T Rear Sprocket
New Sealed Chain Rollers
New Gold Chain
New Rear Wheel Bearings
New Rear Brake Pads
New Hoosier Rear Tire & Tube
NOS Rear Caliper Guard
NOS Rear Disc Cover
NOS Rear Brake Line Guides
Staiger Limited Edition Graphics
New Front Fender
New Fork Guards
New Front Number Plate
New Radiator Shrouds
New Rear Fender
New OEM Radiator Louvers
Replacement OEM Fuel Tank
New Fuel Tap Repair Kit
Bike Was Fully Rotisserie frame off detailed Including:
Every part Was Either Vapor Blasted, Steam Cleaned, Degreased & or Hand Washed.
All Cycle Parts, Engine and Frame are Polished

U.M.

 

[kazman]

Yes, it does not 'appear stock'. That's got to be a monster. I'm 62, ridden most of my life and I'd prolly hurt myself just starting it, much less riding it.

 

[SID297]

Looks fantastic.

 

[03Sssnake]

Nice man! Those things can be pretty nasty.

Those old bikes of that era defined what a power band was.

Goes from doggy turd to “I’m killing you” pretty quick.


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no kidding, you have to be a gorilla to hold on to a 5'hundy two stroke when it hits the powerband......

 

[VenomousDSG]

Nice man! Those things can be pretty nasty.

Those old bikes of that era defined what a power band was.

Goes from doggy turd to “I’m killing you” pretty quick.


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Nice bike!

The YZs were where it's at when it comes to power bands. The 125 and 250 i had were insane.

 

[MG0h3]

Nice bike!

The YZs were where it's at when it comes to power bands. The 125 and 250 i had were insane.

Ya I had a YZ 125 in the late 90s. Was a great bike for sure.


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[Uncle Meat]

Ya I had a YZ 125 in the late 90s. Was a great bike for sure.

My first ever MX bike was a YZ125E back in the late 70's. That thing ripped!

U.M.