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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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!
@someoneyouknow96
Жыл бұрын
Well the 89 looks the best. One of the best looking bikes ever produced.
@christianpetit9347
Жыл бұрын
500cr 2 tps 👍👍👍👍👍
@majorlee1
10 ай бұрын
👍
@7080nik
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I had a 86. They were way too much for the track but damn were they ever a amazing trail bike.
@7080nik
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
Same .. I had a YZ 490 and it was just scary fast ... very violent power band .. but what a rush
@jamieteal2107
Жыл бұрын
@@pabloescobar7802👍🇦🇺
@michaelagius8853
Жыл бұрын
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 . 👌🏽
@AZTB
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Never heard it described like that (Warthog),but now I'll never be able to get it out of my head
@juniorcarney16
Жыл бұрын
Only difference is you MITE still be alive after hearin the CR!
@jamieteal2107
Жыл бұрын
@@juniorcarney16well said
@LMActionsports
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! A lot of 500 content will be on this channel this year so don’t miss out.
@MrEliasdl
Жыл бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
Love the powerband 😂😂😂
@StevieDee73
3 ай бұрын
My balls definitely aren’t big enough, thing almost ripped my arms off 😂
@iv9252
Ай бұрын
Fucking crazy evil this bike
@shaneconrad7816
3 күн бұрын
You got that right
@jayb9687
Жыл бұрын
You haven't lived until you've ridden a CR500
@ridin_solo
Жыл бұрын
never seen a weekend warrior that rips and whips like that...GREAT RIDING!
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! More to come
@BIG_BODWELL
Жыл бұрын
absolutely tearing it up!!!! i love it keep these 500 videos coming
@JohnBoyDeere
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@garylivingston9052
Жыл бұрын
love the sound of those bikes! so much better that those obnoxious 4 strokes. Crisp, clean power. Braaaaaap!
@navydad1475
8 ай бұрын
Had a buddy with a 85 CR500. I crashed every time I rode it. It’s truly a man’s bike.
@zachfarkash6430
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Olsnedzy
8 ай бұрын
Love these older 500 , they look amazing.
@kylecolby3581
Жыл бұрын
I love to see big CC 2 strokes making a comeback
@tommywallbanger
Жыл бұрын
right I see these videos all the time on KZitem lately.
@dennismillus4581
Жыл бұрын
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.
@camronbay1
Жыл бұрын
Man I miss riding these bikes.
@fooliganvlogs
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Mines almost done, can’t wait now 😂
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
There’s plenty more 500 content on my channel that will make the wait worse 😂
@randydoan7536
Жыл бұрын
love my 91 cr500
@robbocop33r12
Жыл бұрын
I was getting arm pump just watching that! ;-)
@KN-lq4zv
Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheHemiphil81
Жыл бұрын
My saying has always been, riding a cr500 is like fighting a gorilla in a phone booth 😊...
@MtlDeath
Жыл бұрын
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.
@77bronc14
Жыл бұрын
The CR500 was the king of the hill, no other big bores even came close
@junekatana78
Жыл бұрын
That sound is 🎶🎶🎶
@jayparvin2897
Жыл бұрын
Sweet music to my ears!!
@johnnygross4415
Жыл бұрын
500 Kawasaki cool too
@lance4217
Жыл бұрын
CR500, the Undisputed King of Dirt Bikes🏁🏁
@jm7488
Жыл бұрын
Both those bikes are beautiful, my last smoker was a 94 kx125, I kick myself for not keeping it 😢
@saxon1177
Жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting on the VS.
@christianrabe7984
Жыл бұрын
The red colour with the white wing logo are the best looking CR's
@Gatorinnola
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could ride my 89 like that. Awesome video.
@StevenReaves-d7g
8 ай бұрын
That 89 sounds clean and ready too kick some ass 😊
@StevieDee73
3 ай бұрын
That 89 is so sick 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ivancalvoibanez3783
Жыл бұрын
WoW beautiful rides
@Jesus-Biker
Жыл бұрын
Motorsport vom Feinsten...❤
@Rillust
9 ай бұрын
Gotta love how nasty that power band is. 4th gear and suddenly the front tire goes skyward lol.
@aleyuri9471
Жыл бұрын
Che moto!!! Spettacolari!!!
@brihosk
8 ай бұрын
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!
@viktorkarlsson4900
7 ай бұрын
Man I miss my Cr500. At the gates your pulserate was 220 bpm because you never new what is was gonna do to you.
@termuxx.
Жыл бұрын
Bro is riding a 500 like a 125
@stevenanderson2816
Жыл бұрын
Both great bikes
@giuliopisani6522
Жыл бұрын
l' 89 resta sempre la più bella di tutte!!!
@СтасЕрушен
Жыл бұрын
Такие мостики просто красава!!
@tubesockets120v
Жыл бұрын
It all comes down to the rider.
@davewin1792
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@grabir01
3 ай бұрын
Wanted to see a drag. I love the 400cc and larger 2 strokes.
@brycedalleygabrielsen5724
Жыл бұрын
You rip brotha!
@o.s.p.r1490
Жыл бұрын
Bring back the 500
@rpmillerthree
Жыл бұрын
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?
@zeusruger3588
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
World of difference. Not even fair.
@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GatesRapes
Жыл бұрын
Holy Armpump
@alfredoluisbaute1579
Жыл бұрын
Que maravilla de máquina japonesa....
@HarryCallahan-tf3qr
8 ай бұрын
I had a 1995 CR500 in 1996!
@Ch1no321
3 ай бұрын
amazing bikes
@merdvded-mx4rt
Жыл бұрын
CR500❤
@spicymeatball07
Жыл бұрын
I have always loved the stock colour scheme of the 98 it looks so sweet , I have a stock 94 , great video 👍👍
@mrdjangofreeman5560
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a beautiful bike and sound, designed for biiiig balls only, lol !
@peaceprayer595
Жыл бұрын
Ok...I've made my choice. Both!
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
I’m with you there!
@polarbear751
Жыл бұрын
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
@rahkinrah1963
Жыл бұрын
I'll pick the '89. It has more "character".
@jewintheoven9442
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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 kzitem.info/news/bejne/wJWYnI6pmn59d6Q
@borehole8631
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
What about the propensity for the fork internals to gall and eat themselves up?
@j.j.3391
Жыл бұрын
None of these CR500s on KZitem have the stock suspension setup from back then. Some of them have better forks/shock than my brand new Gas Gas.
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
@@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 kzitem.info/news/bejne/wJWYnI6pmn59d6Q
@zackk695
Жыл бұрын
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.
@badstang-tb2vr
Жыл бұрын
Who ported that 89
@jimmy_dirtbike
3 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
I’d be honored! If you’re on Instagram you can dm me there! @motovan_zandt I’m in tri cities also!
@jimmy_dirtbike
3 ай бұрын
@@weekendwarriorsmx i will be in your DMs dude!
@RubendaniloRodriguez
6 ай бұрын
Que maquinas donde se consiguen una de estas
@rabbishitstein
10 ай бұрын
why do people put there hand in the exhaust while warming up bike does it help with power or what?
@weekendwarriorsmx
10 ай бұрын
Let’s you know when the internals of the engine are warming up. Once warm, you’re good to go.
@exb.r.buckeyeman845
Жыл бұрын
The old BSAs would have struggled against these.
@michelerinaldi6324
Жыл бұрын
Bellissime...e voi bravissimi
@kopronko
Жыл бұрын
Where is the video of the clickbait of starting on the line ??
@salmanpradita4969
Жыл бұрын
Aku suka motornya keren
@DaveBegotka
Жыл бұрын
Nice Bikes! The KX500 is faster
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
Kx500 AF Stock Vs. Mod kzitem.info/news/bejne/r5qFrKCpm3SKoG0
@DaveBegotka
Жыл бұрын
@@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
@jgriffin5715
Жыл бұрын
I actually thought you were going to drag race
@timmwhite9218
Жыл бұрын
That would be impossible as it's the same rider on both bikes...
@brianhoffman4861
11 күн бұрын
What about xr5r500
@borehole8631
Жыл бұрын
I fucked that up guys. I thought it was the 88 vs 89 500.
@f5tornadeau
Жыл бұрын
“Do you know how to ride?” “Yes.” -watches video “Well, actually no…”
@lesterliston4692
Жыл бұрын
If you have balls of steel!!!
@Chiefonenut
Жыл бұрын
2:45
@martin-oe4ge
8 ай бұрын
Urgeil.
@alessandrofarinelli9285
Жыл бұрын
89 more power than 98
@ediedi9972
Жыл бұрын
Aku lebih suka motocros yang 2 tak
@TheCraigy83
Жыл бұрын
Stop buying 500's you gain 17 - 18kg weight and un necessary wider tyres for less then a handfull of extra horse power over a 250 , just spend a little on the 250 engine and you'll equal the power on a much lighter bike .👍🏻
@zner3700
Жыл бұрын
How would you do that then
@TheCraigy83
Жыл бұрын
@@zner3700 Cams, lighter crank+ piston + valves skimmed head better spark plug..just making everything that moves ever so slightly lighter makes quite a difference .
@2smokejoke
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCraigy83 2 strokes have valves and cams???? Crazy
@TheCraigy83
Жыл бұрын
@@2smokejoke no , cams just = try get higher rpm .
@someoneelse7629
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCraigy83 yeah, the sparkplugs are a well known issue, the factory always put in those cheap ones, there are lots of HP's to gain there... And the cams on these 500's are literally non existent from factory
@mark8931
Жыл бұрын
che bestie i 2 tempi
@jamesbramblett3346
Жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🔥
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Amazing skills to manhandle the mighty CR500R like that!
@waferzworld
Жыл бұрын
We want to see you on a track ripping!
@wiiumad1342
Жыл бұрын
Did you not know modern 450fs torque and hp will rip these old things to shreds
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Myyyy Goddd! Makes me ( Feel) 40 yrs younger JUST WATCHIN that!! TIME is truly A THIEF!! God Bless....
@TopRevs
Жыл бұрын
@@wiiumad1342 sure buddy😂
@thecommonsenseconservative5576
Жыл бұрын
The only problem I have with a 500 is that it doesn't have enough power. Said no one ever
@wtfftw24
Жыл бұрын
Long live two strokes ❤️
@TheFox2racing
Жыл бұрын
Amen brother took the words out of my mouth.👍
@rex.d4810
Жыл бұрын
Great riders on great bikes awesome to watch and especially to listen. Love that 89!! 2 stroke for life!!
@weekendwarriorsmx
Жыл бұрын
Same rider different kit!
@mvcvm6398
Жыл бұрын
We had an '86 CR 500, with some mods. It destroyed everything I came across.
@albundy6804
Жыл бұрын
Man you can see how the 89 is just aggressive!!
@Lightspeeders
Жыл бұрын
Not really stock 1998
@ioanngeo006
Жыл бұрын
The CR 500 of 1989 is the best Moto Cross bike ever..
@greensocks4507
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Possibly and I’ll probably be the pilot for the video haha! Here’s some kx action for you. kzitem.info/news/bejne/r5qFrKCpm3SKoG0
@Dirtydrock001
Жыл бұрын
89 fav year number one for me then 95 and 96
@F3502000
Жыл бұрын
'89 is the best looking CR!
@freeradical6390
Жыл бұрын
one of the best sounds on planet Earth! Makes me want to go ride my 97!
@boatlover2296
Жыл бұрын
Those were the days
@albertosoro932
Жыл бұрын
Ottime moto...e ottime 500 da cross a due tempi... Con un ottimo video!💚🤍❤️💪👍
@davidwagner8776
Жыл бұрын
definitely a sound we all miss. i had the 1983 rm 500. was a screamer also with full floater suspension.
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