Absolutely beautiful bike. I built a lot of CR500AF’s and some 500 steel frames too… that was just about 20 years ago! It’s awesome to see the trend still going! We did great back then but we didn’t have cerakote, ovens or our own sandblasting cabinets… it’s nice to see how far we’ve come. Thanks for posting.
Oh and I should mention that there was no RUclips back then but I had just started messing around online for the first time. I had just learned of EBay and it was awesome back then!
I had a 1984 cr125r when I was younger,back in 1986. Then I only weighed 135 lbs,& put a 53t sidewinder sprocket on it and moved to north Georgia in the foot hills and would ride the washouts on the power lines. Man it was a workout for sure and a lot of fun. Love the build sir!
Looks sweet!!!! I am not the biggest fan of colored swing arms, as I am old... and old school, but in this case it works so well, and this over all bike looks awesome! This looks like it is a 2023 factory edition bike! ... someone/some company needs to step up and start remaking CR500 engines and putting them in frames like this.. they would sell like hotcakes to the average guys like me, who don't have the space, or skill to build such a bike.
Nice build! I finished my CR500AF. I used a 2004 CRF450 roller and had it cut and welded up to accomodate a 88 CR500 engine. The bike is a "mad buffalo!' My next project will be a 96 CR250 engine which has been already completely rebuilt into an 07 CRF250 roller which I got for only $200 the whole bike. Im about to pitch that 4 stroke bomb engine into the ocean!
@@tatefroh7161 No, I didn’t order one, just used the existing one, I cut out a section of material raising the the “Y”, cut a couple pieces of solid aluminum 1”x1/2” to extend it down bellow. It works fine, it isn’t the prettiest but it’s functional.
That chassis (‘02-‘07) CR250 is regarded as the easiest to do a conversion on because you can utilize the stock Airbox with no modifications to it or the subframe. Which is why I decided to go that route. The hang up is getting the engine mounts to center with swingarm pivot etc and that is where it is nice to have the cradle professionally cut and welded to accommodate a 500. Reach out to AJ Waggoner at Built500 if you’re interested in having it done right.
I bought the frame from AJ Waggoner on eBay, he formally worked at Service Honda. Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ started Built500 and you could reach out to him about doing a frame for you.
i absolutely dont get it!! spending so much time to watch that whole trancformation and never give as the sound of the bike???.. not even a few seconds of it idling..????? WTF???
Glad I read this I'm not watching a rebuild vid and the dude doesn't even start it up, it's a shame to go through all that effort and not start it at the end
Sorry man, not a great video editor haha. Just doing this on the side to try and help pay for a little of it. Put some videos riding it up now if you’d like to check them out. Thanks for watching anyway!
Das eine Motorrad hat doch mit dem anderen nichts zu tun!Alurahmen,andere Plastiks uvm.Was ist das für ein Unfug?!👎Dann das Meiste schwarz (Gabel,Rahmen,Schwinge...)!
Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ Waggoner was one who worked there and he started a company called Built500. AJ is one of the, if not the, best to do conversions. I bought my frame from him and did the work myself, into it around 8k. I’m not sure how much he charges though to do it.
Absolutely beautiful bike. I built a lot of CR500AF’s and some 500 steel frames too… that was just about 20 years ago! It’s awesome to see the trend still going! We did great back then but we didn’t have cerakote, ovens or our own sandblasting cabinets… it’s nice to see how far we’ve come. Thanks for posting.
Oh and I should mention that there was no RUclips back then but I had just started messing around online for the first time. I had just learned of EBay and it was awesome back then!
One of my favorite AF builds I’ve seen. Keep crushing it!
Has to be a top contender for me, it's absolutely stunning. Great work mate👏
Nice work! Good taste in bikes. I see that 450RL in the back
I had a 1984 cr125r when I was younger,back in 1986. Then I only weighed 135 lbs,& put a 53t sidewinder sprocket on it and moved to north Georgia in the foot hills and would ride the washouts on the power lines. Man it was a workout for sure and a lot of fun. Love the build sir!
That is an EPIC transformation! Well done. What an amzaing bike. Looks so good. Great job!
That is just so epic!! Awesome
Build!!
Work of art man. Well done
Hermoso trabajo, quedó espectacular, saludos desde Argentina!!!
WOW!!!STUNNING MATE BE VERY PROUD LET HER RIP GOT A PROPER ENIGNE IN HER
Looks sweet!!!!
I am not the biggest fan of colored swing arms, as I am old... and old school, but in this case it works so well, and this over all bike looks awesome!
This looks like it is a 2023 factory edition bike! ... someone/some company needs to step up and start remaking CR500 engines and putting them in frames like this.. they would sell like hotcakes to the average guys like me, who don't have the space, or skill to build such a bike.
There is a company that does such a thing... They are called Built500 (formerly Service Honda). Aj is objectively the best in the business.
Totally awesome!!!
Nice build! I finished my CR500AF. I used a 2004 CRF450 roller and had it cut and welded up to accomodate a 88 CR500 engine. The bike is a "mad buffalo!' My next project will be a 96 CR250 engine which has been already completely rebuilt into an 07 CRF250 roller which I got for only $200 the whole bike. Im about to pitch that 4 stroke bomb engine into the ocean!
@@dahatchery Im trying to do the same thing, how did you set up the radiators for 500af?
@@tatefroh7161 I used the radiators off the 04 crf450. Just might need to go with a slightly bigger/smaller radiator hoses.
@@dahatchery thanks for the reply, so are you using a Y-splitter in the setup?
@@tatefroh7161 No, I didn’t order one, just used the existing one, I cut out a section of material raising the the “Y”, cut a couple pieces of solid aluminum 1”x1/2” to extend it down bellow. It works fine, it isn’t the prettiest but it’s functional.
@@dahatchery Ok thanks for the info it helps a lot
Outstanding
A little too much black for my style but good looking and a lot of effort put into this build. Good job
What a beautiful bike. Now you can't send it because of the fear of scratches 😆
She’s a beaut. What blast media did you use for all the parts?
Looks awesome! How does that insulation in your oven hold up to the heat? I have a 3’x6’x3’deep steel cabinet that I’m trying to insulate!
It’s held up well as far as I can tell. Thermometer showed 250 Fahrenheit and I didn’t have any issues.
This thing looks sick! What kickstarter did you use for this bike?
It’s an ‘02-‘07 CR250 lever. Rubs on the pipe a little though, I’m considering switching to a later model 500 lever.
Cool! Any vids of riding it?
Coming soon!
Badass man!
Noice only nit pick for me is the 500 proper number board decals would of looked better they look knocked up in a local print shop
Well done my man! Where did u get the fork covers at?
Appreciate it! The forks are cerakoted black, decals I got on eBay
Cool video man. Congrats on Bike of the Day on Vital MX. New subscriber here!
Thanks man!
Hey Colin, did you have to machine the head/cylinder matting surface flat to get a good seal? Looks amazing btw!
No, I just scraped old gasket off the best I could with a razor blade and honed the cylinder. New gaskets seem to seal well.
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Why did you not leave it aluminum or red ? Nice build otherwise .
Front fork anodized or cerakote? Sir
Cerakote
I have a mint 2002 CR250. Would a Honda 500 two stroke motor from any year fit in it?
That chassis (‘02-‘07) CR250 is regarded as the easiest to do a conversion on because you can utilize the stock Airbox with no modifications to it or the subframe. Which is why I decided to go that route. The hang up is getting the engine mounts to center with swingarm pivot etc and that is where it is nice to have the cradle professionally cut and welded to accommodate a 500. Reach out to AJ Waggoner at Built500 if you’re interested in having it done right.
A service Honda frame is that all setup for the motor swap?
I bought the frame from AJ Waggoner on eBay, he formally worked at Service Honda. Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ started Built500 and you could reach out to him about doing a frame for you.
@@crbikeworks yep Ken Kaplan has some nice 500 ftom AJ I sold him a absolutely mint 2003 street legal XR 400
great bike 10,000-15,000 dollars later lol
Actually was able to make this build under 8k. You can save a little money if you try and do it all yourself.
i absolutely dont get it!! spending so much time to watch that whole trancformation and never give as the sound of the bike???.. not even a few seconds of it idling..????? WTF???
Glad I read this I'm not watching a rebuild vid and the dude doesn't even start it up, it's a shame to go through all that effort and not start it at the end
Sorry man, not a great video editor haha. Just doing this on the side to try and help pay for a little of it. Put some videos riding it up now if you’d like to check them out. Thanks for watching anyway!
@@crbikeworks make a video with the bike idling.. some of us are sound freaks. Its the sound of them we love. Anyway.. nice job. Keep up the good work
That's not a 85
The motor is an ‘85. Came out of an ‘85 into a 2004 CR250 chassis
Das eine Motorrad hat doch mit dem anderen nichts zu tun!Alurahmen,andere Plastiks uvm.Was ist das für ein Unfug?!👎Dann das Meiste schwarz (Gabel,Rahmen,Schwinge...)!
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It's well done but looks like something you can buy today. The original bike looks a lot better imho...sorry
Yeah those old bikes are sure beautiful
Sweeeeeet
Like what you’ve done. Some nice details.
Now I want a sandblaster just a little more.
Absolutely beautiful bike and it's a Honda, you just can't beat a good ol Honda
Good morning.. if someone wants to have the same machine built for them like this one here.. how much will it cost? about?
Service Honda no longer operates, but AJ Waggoner was one who worked there and he started a company called Built500. AJ is one of the, if not the, best to do conversions. I bought my frame from him and did the work myself, into it around 8k. I’m not sure how much he charges though to do it.
How bad is the vibration?
Very bad. Lol