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"the problem is definitely that the motor is running backwards" lol no doubt!!!!!

I had an 1988 YZ 490, bad ass bike, fast as Hell, until your wound out in 6 seconds! they should have made them with 6 or 7 gears, 4 raps out way to fast! need a trench dug? grab the 490 and dump the clutch, you can plant your garden very easily because you'll have a 4" deep trench with just the twist of the throttle! great for Hill climbing too! I couldn't keep a back fender on mine, everyone that rode it flipped it over backwards when they twisted the throttle! not for the novice rider!

So. Beautiful ❤

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

Why are you making videos when you don't know yourself what you're doing?How are you gonna show anybody else?What to do when you don't know yourself?It makes no d*** sense.What are you wanting to show people the wrong way to do s***Or something is that what your purpose is because that's what you're doing

Dude, you have absolutely no idea what you are doing.You should have someone there with you who does or you're gonna ruin that motor

Dude, those aren't Phillips, head screws.They're JIS screws Japanese industrial standard.It looks like a Phillips, but it's not.That's why they are always stripped out.Because people use a phillips screwdriver on them instead of a J.I.S. screwdriver

Had the air cooled 84 cr500 and its much lighter than the liquid cooled bikes. In Texas the air heats up quickly so liquid cooling is better. Both fun.

where are you getting the factory parts or who are you getting the factory parts for the CR500. I have a 98 i am doing and seem to have a hard time getting parts in Canada?

cool i loved mine i could sneak up on deer with it

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.

Hi I am restoring 1985 CR500 as well and just ran into a problem with the right side of the case as you may know magnesium rots and its pitted so I'm in need of Aluminum right side water pump case where do I find them and what will fit. I would appreciate any help or someone I can contact for info or parts thank you

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Buonasera ce l'ho pure io la Yamaha 490 2 tempi dell'84

What did you use to clean up the frame and smoothen it I am rebuilding a 1983 cr480?

I'm sorry to hear about your health issues and what is going on with the channel, but thank you for all videos and the entertainment you have provided all these years. Good luck for the future.

I paid over 100 euro for a used rear fender for my Suzuki rm 80 1979 restoration... And NOS parts is like 3-400 ruro

Masterpiece.

Looks to nice to ride 😮

Very nice 500

Чудова робота .Хонда варта того .

I seen somewhere that you can get a kit for a 6 speed for the mighty CR500

I'd polish that head, not powder coat it, it'll help with cooling a bit. Got a '75 Elsinore CR 500 in right now for resto. Thank goodness it's been garage kept it's whole existence so it's easy peasy. Propane torch brings color out quicker than heat gun before buffing plastics.thay thing looks amazing now, great job.

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!

Really nice video, thank you! I've seen the heating method used a lot, but some people say that the plastic might become brittle over time. Anything you've noticed with your restorations? I have some large ATV fenders in really bad and scratched condition. I just ordered sand paper ranging from 220 up to 3000 for my orbital sander and I have some rougher paper as well. I was thinking of removing the deep scratches with 120 or 240 and work my way up, maybe ending with some wet sanding around 1200-2000 grit is the finest I have. Heat it up once or twice as well as and use the wool pad. Have you used any protection when done? I have some left over Cerakote Plastic Trim Restorer which I used to restore some faded black plastics on my car. I was thinking I could try that to keep it looking good for longer.

Great work !! Beautiful bike

Fantastic bikes! The motors were MONSTERS!

Had been wondering and sorry to hear of your health issues, I've had a bad back and had a flare up at the same time, not comparing my issue equivalent I know you said you broke it years ago, hoping for recovery to something manageable, just saw a beautifully restored 85 CR250 sell for $3300 in auction I'm sure it was a loss to the consignor, too bad the economics have declined, your work was top notch and a plus for the vintage machines you undertook

That's a beautiful old girl you got there. The 1987 RM 125 was the last brand new bike I ever owned. I picked it up as a leftover in '88 for $2200. This is back in the days of affordable Japanese motocross bikes when you got your money's worth big-time.

You do amazing work… great content. #1 fan from Pittsburgh

Sorry to hear this. You do excellent work and I enjoy the channel.

Great build what a beast I remember these bikes when I was in my teens what a machine thanks for your video great work and attention to detail.

Sorry to hear all that. Government and the tax it imposes takes away much more than it provides.

Best looking year for the CR. Not the crazy 90s pink, purple camouflage crap.

FAVORITE BIKE EVER I WANT A 80cc 125cc 250cc & 500cc THE ABSOLUTE 🐐 IN MY OPINION 🫡‼️

Off the subject but just as informative , I had a KTM 495 MXC and just finished prepping it for racing . Decided to sell it and told the dude ; Don't ride it on the street , this thing is a Monster . Sooooo about 3 hours later I get a phone call telling me that the Knucklehead tried it on the street and looped it breaking his leg in 3 places . He told me that bike came up in all 5 gears . Brap Brap Brap !!! I told him , I told you , Dumbass ! Don't ride it on the street , I set it up for racing Motocross . 😂

Hey I don’t know if you know but you can have a big bore sleeve in these cylinders. I have one currently with at 72.25mm piston. It’s the ultimate sleeper

Unbelievable!! You are an artist!!

If it was running backwards, the exhaust would go out the air breather, the engine is not running backwards

I put a wiper on mine that was a universal kit for a side by side utv and powered with a 24 amp computer inverter, had to mod the wiper arm though, this coupled with a bright led light from harborfreight that I just set on the glass so it shines directly down on the part and good pair of solid rubber gloves from ebay. These things made my cabinet a dream to operate!

1 door closes, 2 more open up. We understand. Your content is a thousand Owners Manuals forever . Looking forward to the next chapter. Rebuild a V8

"The Power of Sound "

I have a question.. at the end of the swingarm are they inserts that the chain adjusters screw into? I snapped off a bolt head trying to remove the inner plates the axle goes through. It looks like an insert but I can't get it to budge.

the algorithm has picked up this channel for me and I watch a lot of motorcycle \ racing videos. I'm right there with ya with the pain in my back and right leg goes numb from the hip down, left leg knee (meniscus tore 20+ years ago) No need to explain yourself for price etc.. YOUR TIME is valuable Paypal ? maybe we can help, I know Canadians are to modest to ever ask for help like that but idk Your work is absolutely incredible, detailed etc..

I’m in need of an 87 500 kick starter

What kind of foot pegs on the non OEM? Did you have any trouble with the springs in the aftermarket pegs?

Can you share more information on the pvc fittings or links?

what's up with CRs from this time period and not getting spark

I’m sorry to hear this! I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos! Seems like the government is always out to screw you whether it’s ours or yours. Tax, tax, tax! I saw the two sets of tires in the background and thought maybe you were switching over to some kinda car racing. Good luck with whatever comes next!

leaving torque wrench wound up destroys them fyi.