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Offline John Orchard

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I just bought this CR500RE.
« on: August 21, 2014, 10:22:31 am »
Just bought it from DDR in Queensland, looks like quite a low-hour bike.  Now I impatiently wait for it to come down here :-(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD2o7D_v_z8&feature=youtu.be

http://ddr.net.au/node/2213
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2014, 10:52:43 am »
Looks like a good pick up John.  Well done  8)
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2014, 11:15:19 am »
Welcome to team red mate  :)
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2014, 12:23:33 pm »
Quote from: smed on August 21, 2014, 11:15:19 am
Welcome to team red mate  :)

John, are you leaving team green  :'(
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2014, 12:29:03 pm »
Quote from: bishboy on August 21, 2014, 12:23:33 pm
Quote from: smed on August 21, 2014, 11:15:19 am
Welcome to team red mate  :)

John, are you leaving team green  :'(


I've sold one 250A5, have the second one up for sale but keeping the 400, will put lights on it and use it for vinduro.
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2014, 03:09:54 pm »
Once you go Red, you can't get it out of your head.  ;)

Welcome to the club John!  Up until a couple of years ago I had an Ohlins shock for an 1984 CR250/500.  :(
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2014, 03:48:01 pm »
Quote from: Tahitian_Red on August 21, 2014, 03:09:54 pm
Once you go Red, you can't get it out of your head.  ;)

Welcome to the club John!  Up until a couple of years ago I had an Ohlins shock for an 1984 CR250/500.  :(


Ah don't tell me that Jay!  ;-)  I'll start lookin out for one.  Your 480 made me realize I need this bike; nuthing like horsepower to get you to turn-1 first  ;-)
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2014, 09:11:40 pm »
I have a WP shock to suit an '84 CR500 Honda, if you are interested. It needs a rebuild though and owes me $400, so that is what I am after for it.
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2014, 09:44:59 pm »
I didnt think the farm needed ploughing john????
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2014, 02:49:32 am »
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Ah don't tell me that Jay!  ;-)  I'll start lookin out for one.  Your 480 made me realize I need this bike; nuthing like horsepower to get you to turn-1 first  ;-)

I think all the '84 needs is the comp release and squish band head mods and a carb change to perform as well as the CR480's. 

I am also refreshing CR480 number 2, but keeping it mostly stock (except for spring rates) and she will be awaiting your future return.
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2014, 07:52:02 am »
Thanks Jay, I'd love to come back for next years SoCal Classic, I'll have to stop buying bikes so I can afford it lol.  I like the idea of a 'stock' 480 (maybe we borrow the Ohlins ;-) )

What squish-band mods do you speak of?..... wider, narrower?  I'l check that the clearance is about 1mm, maybe machine-out the dome if comp is too high?
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2014, 08:09:07 am »
I know a guy who has just gone through all the above with his CR500, he likes a talk too. I gave him a head to modify so he still has a standard one which would now possibly be spare. He's a machinist & did all the work himself so is probably someone good to talk to about this. I can pass his number on if you like John.
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2014, 09:25:08 am »
Yes I would be interested to talk to him Mick.
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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2014, 04:24:23 pm »
Quote from: John Orchard on August 22, 2014, 07:52:02 am
Thanks Jay, I'd love to come back for next years SoCal Classic, I'll have to stop buying bikes so I can afford it lol.  I like the idea of a 'stock' 480 (maybe we borrow the Ohlins ;-) )

What squish-band mods do you speak of?..... wider, narrower?  I'l check that the clearance is about 1mm, maybe machine-out the dome if comp is too high?





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Re: I just bought this CR500RE.
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2014, 05:14:32 pm »
Ah thanks  :-)  I guess a narrower squish improves top-end (not that I really need any more lol) and lowering the comp will help detonation.  I'll try it with some good gas and take the head off to see how it looks.

Thanks for the info.
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