Incredible Restoration 34 year old 2 Stroke Dirt Bike -Time Lapse

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Published 2022-11-04
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

All Comments (21)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • @bel_976
    Outstanding, that thing belongs in a museum!
  • @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!
  • 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.
  • @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!
  • @brianbond7754
    My first 500 off the show room floor. So fast it took a year before I was able to control that bike without fear . Now I wish I had one great job on that bike
  • I started to watch this on my phone ,, but quickly turned it off and switched to my tablet, your attention to detail and passion in your work deserved a watch on a big screen, really took me back to my racing days great job mate.
  • @user-vb3mk8kx1m
    Красавчик, дай бог тебе здоровья, что оживляешь такие легенды. Респект тебе и уважение от мотокросса Геленджика!!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
  • @sirloin3433
    We can't ignore this man starting this in his everyday shoes🔥 This man is him🥶 Love your work, keep it up King🙏🏽
  • @muggymaniac
    What a iconic bike I call a stump puller, first and last one I rode was a brand new 92 cr 500 what a beast a bike that separates the men from the boys 💪
  • 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
  • @DennisonsThe
    I love your WORK!! Don't feel like you have to shorten your videos! I like the detail of watching you rebuild your bikes. I will sit and watch hours of your work! I would rather see more of your work posted a little each time. You do such a great job! Nevertheless, thanks for posting! Blessings!
  • @bradrook3919
    Thank you for doing this build and recording it. Great job! I used to own an 87 CR-500. Love the sounds and smells of the two strokes.
  • @PapiAldoDiaz
    im rebuilding a 90 cr250 and the way you beautified every single last part just blew me and my buddys brains right now. that thing is gorgeous and you are a master!
  • Excellent work! Beautyful bike, I could have it in the living room instead of the garage
  • @jm7488
    This has to be one of the best rebuilds in stock condition I’ve seen. Very impressive, I’d love to find a 94 KX 125 like I had back in the day and rebuild it
  • @always2wheels
    Incredibly entertaining and inspirational! I have a '87 CR500R that I've owned since '89 that needs restoration. You've given me a perfect path try to follow. Thank you!