first ride on 1985 CR500

thing is a animal. needs a little work been stood a long time. think she running lean.
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[@franciscolopez3229]

That bike is one hell of a beast. For the age, it still sounds crisp.

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

85 was the most violent delivery of power ever released stock, looks like you got a good one ❤

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Remember its a race bike, not a trail bike..hold it wfo and hang on..

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Those CR500’s were beasts! And they seemed like they had never ending power. They sure were a blast to ride on a track but probably not so much on those tight trails where part of this was filmed. Can hardly get on it enough to keep it cleared out.

[@marco21falcon]

On the contrary....they do great! Right up there with the KTM 300

[@marco21falcon]

Only issue is the suspension is a little goofy

[@dirtcurt1]

@@marco21falcon The low end was the best part about them. If you revved them up, they just spun the back tire. Short shift and let the power build with lots of throttle. The kicker was one of the worst parts of the bike. It was guaranteed to poke a hole in the bottom of any boot.

[@kirstyedwards4600]

They are known as ankle breakers with there kick back but they are weapons fastest bikes of there era

[@shaunsavage1726]

I like how it's got oh shit power zero rpm to redline

[@gaetand7310]

Best bike 2stoke👍

[@terry6721]

Amazin how out of breath u get just ridin init man..let alone kickin it over when your f***t 😂😂

[@jrsgarage3244]

Punch it stopped being a sissy 😭🤣

[@v84u2fear]

Make a Man out Ya!

[@hamletthaus3046]

Rule #1 on 500’s. Wear riding boots.

[@richie8214]

Kick it to just past tdc then one hard kick

[@Quadguy83]

You need to learn how to ride a 500. Really the riding you do a 125 will do.

[@kevfinn8232]

There's always one gobshite who knows how to do it better.