HAd a guy offer me a 480cr 1982 - whats the go there ?

[Freakshow]

IF i do the read up on these am i right in the deal on the Honda CR480s: Great bikes, strong motors, decent handlers, decent suspension, parts are not the easiest to find but you should be able to get everything you need off of Ebay or other vintage sites. 

There were two CR480s: 1982 and 1983.  The '82 had a strong hitting motor and it was a four speed.  The 1983 had a smoother motor with a 5 speed and adjustable front suspension (generally making it more desirable). 

However, the 1983 480 had a habit of breaking its gearbox and it cannot be fixed unless you find another "donor" transmission that is good.  ( the transmission problem it will not shift into third gear as it breaks).

 So does that mean If you want a CR480,  find a 1982  and upgrading with the 1983 forks if you can find them ?

IS this a PAss or Purchase ?  IM guessing next year our DT class will be pre 85 allpowers due to thining number ATM, so turning up at the right end of the period should be a blessing, my old pre 75's cant hack the pace.

Thoughts ? also price range ?

[caps 999]

whats his number    the 82s are a great bike i recon the most ridabe of the pre85 big bores power wise depending on condition it can vairy ive owned 4 of the 82s still got 2 one in a billion bits the other will bw assembled this week but the cheapest ive payed for one was $450 the most was $2500

[Freakshow]

HE was asking $2,500 , but its not what you pay , its what there worth i was kinda asking about.

Strong Runner etc etc, but plastics in Ride condition which is cool.

[JohnnyO]

The '83 is a way different bike to the '82.. It has a different frame with better geometry and removable subframe, better seating position and safety seat. Better wheels with straight pull spokes, different suspension linkage ratio, improved suspention, etc.
It's a lot more than just an extra gear..

[crabman]

I would agree that there is a lot of difference between the 1982 and 1983. i have both and the rear suspension is a big improvement on the 83- incidentally the shock on the 83 is longer than the 82.

[TT]

Is that the one from up my way?

btw I got a laugh out of the new avatar.  

[Rossvickicampbell]

yes Freaky - you're a bad boy 

[pirie593]

Freaky, if you don't want it, let me know.  I am after a 82 CR480 (I raced one way back when) and would like to get one asap to ride at the Nationals.  You can PM me.  Cheers

[JohnnyO]

Chris there's a nice one on ebay at the moment, looks like it's ready to ride.

[pirie593]

On to it....

[STW996]

Hey John, did you see the 88 250, sure is a clean bike

Sorry to hijack the thread Freeky.

On that subject, did you put that stairway up yet??

[pirie593]

The 82 cr480 went for $5200. I didn'nt want it that badly.

[Freakshow]

On that subject, did you put that stairway up yet??

NO not yet its still on the trailer in the garage, i have to wait till my dad and brother come back to town as its too heavy to lift into position, missus has been going crazy over the fact she still has to use a wooden later to get up stairs.

Hope fully in the next few weeks ill be able to do it, send you a foto if you like :O)

[All Things 414]

missus has been going crazy over the fact she still has to use a wooden later to get up stairs.

Geez. Ya just can't please 'em......
(Get her an aluminium one)

[JohnnyO]

The 82 cr480 went for $5200. I didn'nt want it that badly.

It was top dollar Chris but it would probably cost that and more to build it. The ones at DDR are going for that and they're rough up close.