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Clubroom => Introductions => Topic started by: mr500 on February 20, 2013, 10:45:56 pm

Title: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: mr500 on February 20, 2013, 10:45:56 pm

Hi all ,new to the fourm.
Looking to get into the vintage scene with maybe an mid '80's cr500.
(yet to purchase) but been looking for a while.
Be good to get any tips on where to get a fairly clean '86-'87?
cheers

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: oldyzman on February 20, 2013, 11:10:10 pm

Welcome mr500,
Good luck finding the right bike, if you are considering racing then take note that84 bikes are the latest model allowed in pre 85  and also pre90 and so on.  I believe an 86 or 87 could only run in pre90 of which you might want to check what events are currentlt available in the type of race you wanna run.
Brett

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: Simo63 on February 20, 2013, 11:16:14 pm

Hi Mr500

Welcome aboard.  You've come to probablky the best VMX forum in Australia.

In relation to your bike search, here is a link to a very nice CR500 that is currently available from a forum member:

http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=27531.0

The seller, James, is a top bloke and whilst I haven't seen this bike in person, I recall his excitement when he first purchased it due to the fact it was such a good original bike.  Eligible for pre 90 events.

Cheers
Craig

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: b490 on February 21, 2013, 10:17:31 pm

Welcome "Mr 500",
   
  Great forum here, 
      
  Gotta love the big-bore bikes  8).
 
   Hope you find a good one soon .
 
Regards ,
                Steve

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: Barra on February 21, 2013, 11:00:49 pm

Hi mr500, I'm a newbie here too. Lots of good people. 

Pity you look like you are a red blood, as when it comes to 500 motors their can only be one king in my opinion - KTM! (although never experienced the legendary Maico) :-\ Magnificent grunt - just turn the dial on the right 'bar as to how much torque you wanted - instantly! 

I rode a couple CR 500's, I remember one ride in particular. At a familiar track, a friend said "here ya go" so I had a ride of his CR. One section I loved - a right hand power on sweeper - a steer with the back wheel sort of corner.  Each lap I was lovin' this CR getting more and more brave when all of a sudden - POW! Steered me right over the highside and into the dirt! It was like a light switch! 

They are a sweet looking thing though, always had a soft spot for Hondas.     

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: firko on February 22, 2013, 11:09:52 am

Welcome aboard Mr500.

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: mr500 on February 24, 2013, 11:02:44 pm

Thanks everyone ,I've even been put onto a few bikes.
 Hi Steve... ;)

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: Dono113 on February 25, 2013, 10:33:38 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Cr500-1986-/221193142305?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3380238021
Clean CR500 champ, but should consider the RMs ;D

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: mr500 on March 03, 2013, 10:13:00 pm

Quote from: Dono113 on February 25, 2013, 10:33:38 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Cr500-1986-/221193142305?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3380238021
Clean CR500 champ, but should consider the RMs ;D

Thanks mate
I'd seen that one and it was mine if only it was in NSW....
Why are all the good bike's is in VIC or Qld??
 

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: Simo63 on March 03, 2013, 10:46:26 pm

Quote from: mr500 on March 03, 2013, 10:13:00 pm

Why are all the good bike's is in VIC or Qld??
 

Because that's where all the good riders are  ;D ;D

Well .. someone had to say it

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: foxy999 on March 04, 2013, 08:29:21 pm

sounds good to me, welcome mate.... one bike will turn into a shed full    ;D 

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: whitey 43 on March 08, 2013, 05:09:31 pm

its like a disease....A good one... :D

Title: Re: Hi from sydneysider
Post by: mr500 on March 10, 2013, 11:31:19 pm

Quote from: mr500 on March 03, 2013, 10:13:00 pm

Quote from: Dono113 on February 25, 2013, 10:33:38 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Cr500-1986-/221193142305?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item3380238021
Clean CR500 champ, but should consider the RMs ;D

Thanks mate
I'd seen that one and it was mine if only it was in NSW....
Why are all the good bike's is in VIC or Qld??
 

 
What I really meant was.."Why are all the garage queens in Vic or Qld?"

Was just being nice before ;)