I just picked up an 85 CR 500 for only 400.00 bucks. The bike is in great shape and only needs a little T.L.C. Thanks to this website, I can now easily start the bad boy. I like haulin' ass in the deserts of So-Cal. I,ve ridden all my life and the last bike I had was a XR 650 mod. I,ve ridden smaller 2-strokes but not a 500.I can't wait to get this monster out! I'll be sure to respect this famous and beautiful bike. What can I expect from the powerband on the way out to the Slash X ?
i to have an 85 that i gotta sell (car wreck put me outta commision) and these are the best period. yeah yeah yeah i know the dont stop or turn like a 250, but the roost you shovel at em when you get a straight makes it worth wrestling that big b*stard around the turns. try a pro circuit pipe & muffler, a sudco pwk 39.5 carb ( factory for the kx500) and a set of 14/49 gears ( 13/51 is stock) with a moto tassinari vforce reed cage and hang the hell on!!!!!
step 1: find a shoe-trust me on this one. step 2: lean bike over hard to the left around 45 degrees with throttle open 1/2 to 3/4 of the way, till gas dribbles out on the ground. step 3: put bike in second, let clutch out and rock bike back and forth hard with throttle open 1/2 of the way. step 4: with bike back in neutral, use bottom 1/4 only of kickstarter slowly till you hear the "fear rattle". step 5: up all the way on kick starter, slowly down 2 clicks, then back up to top and kick the living hell outta it as hard as you can, with the throttle cracked 1/8 open. step 6: repeat steps 4-6 again if neccesary. she should light up in 2-4 kicks when cold, 1-2 kicks hot. i have never found a more foolproof way of lighting one of these monsters up than this- and i was riding them for 22 years. it works on my 85, my brothers 91, my 95, and my friend todds 97.
i have a complete running 85 ( new piston/ring/head & base gaskets/procircuit pipe & muff etc.- boy is she FAST...)) and a partial 93 cr500r ( frame/upsidedown fork/discs/gas tank/swingarm/etc.), was gonna put the 2 of em together but car accident on 01/02/07 means no more riding for me. email your wants to chippenwhales@gmail.com thanks guys wish i could still ride but such is life, huh?
I have a 1985 cr500. The water pump case keeps corroding.. I have bought three cases @ 200.00 each. Can anyone tell me why this keeps happening.
I have tried different anti- freeze and distilled water????
I feel your pain, just purchased a 1987 CR500, had a water leak from the pump wheep hole. pulled the cover to change seals and extensive corrosion exists in the case around the water pump area. Service Honda has a case avail for 147.00. I'm assuming this was the original case. I will look for anti-freeze with a corrosion inhibitor or an additive.
More than likely you are experiencing galvanic corrosion which is caused by the use of dissimilar metals. This is based on the Galvanic series relationships which indicates how certain metals are more likely to corrode than others. One metal becomes the anode and corrodes faster than it would all by itself, while the other becomes the cathode and corrodes slower than it would alone. For galvanic corrosion to occur, three conditions must be present:
Electrochemically dissimilar metals must be present;
These metals must be in electrical contact; and
The metals must be exposed to an electrolyte.
Your electrolyte is your antifreeze. You may now be asking where is the electrical current that is required coming from? Well it is generated via static source. (piston sliding in bore, magneto) when your electrolyte becomes electrically charged the weakest metals exposed to it begin to dissolve. What dissolves easier than most metals? Magnesium and aluminum are two big ones along with zinc which generally is utilized in boat cooling systems. The least likely? Gold. Hence why airbag connections are coated in gold plating. One way to test if this is occurring in your bike is with a volt meter. Set the volt meter on DC an measure the voltage. If you see greater than .3 volts you are causing irreversible damage. Place the ground lead on the frame and the positive lead in the fluid. This is a standard test for automotive/truck brake fluid, coolant etc. Should check your car also fluid also, pitted brake cylinders come from this. You can change the fluid and also try some corrosion inhibitors made for diesel vehicles as they have excessive static due to high compression ratios. The long life anti-freezes may also add greater benefits as they are designed to last up to 150k miles or five years. Be cautious with the Dex Cool and only utilize distilled water so as not to create hydrochloric acid in the cooling system. (contamination) As rule you should only use distilled water in all battery and cooling systems since minerals in the water can be conductive and cause other issues. Hope this helps.
Engine sputters at low speeds then catches up after a while. Was a mother to start but i put smaller jets in it and new reeds but it still does not run right even though it starts faster. Whats the smallest slow jet and main i can put in it with out risking harm to the engine? Right now its got 55/170/1368 2nd clip. stock is 58/168 1372 4th clip. Ive tried everything from lowering and raising clip and adjusting air screw. Im at sealevel. Thanks.
Stick with stock jetting. Determine fuel or electrical. Check all contacts for corrosion. Will bike idle? Be sure all passages in carb are clear with PJ1 and compressed air. Be sure your plug, coil and wire are o.k. Is this intermitent or does this happen every time you slow roll the throttle until powerband? Bike is made to gas and clutch like you just stole it. dont poke around.
Hey man, got that bike dialed in yet? Mine runs like a champ.Bike had sat for three years-I went through carb and electrical, now she'll bust off on the first kick,four at most. what happend to the cuttin' out problem? What a bitchin' bike the 85 is!
Im going to order a 162 main jet. In my manual theres a conversion chart for altitude and temp that i never looked at because i did not know what is was but i noticed it was for jetting and it gave me 162 so im going to try that.
i have everything and anthing you could be looking for for you cr 500r
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anything you need fro a cr 500 I garantee I have .I am selling one 89 cr 500r complete and have enough other parts to nearly make another willing to sell parts if interested write me.
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I Have a 1985 CR500R In Excellent condition for sale. This Bike Has Been Garage Kept And Has all Original Plastics and Factory decals. This bike has been very well Maintained and Runs and looks Great! This yr is known to be the Fastest Yr for the 500 and most horse pwr. This bike will pull the front end up in every single gear in a blink of any eye. NOT FOR A NOVICE RIDER!! Has New clutch Plates & spring, Fresh top end, Nickle Plated FMF NARLY pipe and an extra DG pipe that comes with the bike. This Bike is Just to Much Power for me, $1,500.00 FIRM!!! May consider Trade for a newer 250 2 stroke.
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Yes i still have it but I may have a buyer, I live in New Jersey. There is one person coming from a few states away just to look at it and said he will most likey want it going by the pictures i sent him but who knows? As of now Yes its is still for sale, Im not holding the bike for him unless i had a down payment so first Person to come see it and wants it gets it. The Bike Is in Great Condition and is a Monster, Its NOT for a Novice rider, Here is my email,jerhamp@yahoo.com email me and ill reply with some pictures if you want. Take care, Jerry
Yes i still have it but I may have a buyer, I live in New Jersey. There is one person coming from a few states away just to look at it and said he will most likey want it going by the pictures i sent him but who knows? As of now Yes its is still for sale, Im not holding the bike for him unless i had a down payment so first Person to come see it and wants it gets it. The Bike Is in Great Condition and is a Monster, Its NOT for a Novice rider, Here is my email,jerhamp@yahoo.com email me and ill reply with some pictures if you want. Take care, Jerry
I am looking for a water pump impeller shaft for a 85 cr500r. The bike is in mint condition minus this. Please e-mail me @ ols_vince@hotmail.com or call at 225-892-3043 Thanks.
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I'm in desperate need fo a impeller shaft for a 85. A guy at a dealership said a shaft for a 86 should work, so i ordered it and it did not fit. This bike is in mint condidion minus this. If I cannot find part I'm going to have to sell cheap!
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I'm in desperate need fo a impeller shaft for a 85. A guy at a dealership said a shaft for a 86 should work, so i ordered it and it did not fit. This bike is in mint condidion minus this. If I cannot find part I'm going to have to sell cheap!
I have an 85 CR500R and found a dealership that has all water pump parts new for my 85, CR500 I dont have there # off hand but go to google and type in Deptford Honda Yamaha and a link that says DHY in it will be in the list. There in Deptford New Jersey and Can order any New Part for your 1985 CR500R. Trust me i had same problem till i found them. Good Luck, let me know how you make out.
howdy i need an expansion chamber original or after market and muffler
also a reed block original or a/market
also head stem taper roller bearings & dust seals
front brake rotor & cable
rear brake pedal
has to be good condition if you know any contacts please email.
i run mine at 25:1 no problems other wise go riding with ya mates for a push start