Not another cr500rf REBUILD????

[090]

  Yep! Decided to put it up here as i go. The idea is to get it ready for the pre '90 kick off to make up the numbers as im keen to see the class get going. Wont hurt to keep big Bill honest on his big white either ( ).
I have been wanting to attack this thing for ages, but i had resisted the temptation as i have too many projects on the go already. The chrissy break has been great as i have prepped all the bikes and finished the other projects (well almost all). So i attacked it last night.The frame is a mess so its been pulled apart so as to repair. Motor is in great condition, took the top end off to have a gander. Just have to sort the water pump ( just seals by the look as it has a new clutch cover which is a bonus).
I am going to cheat a bit by taking the wheels off my 500 RE seeing as i dont ride it.

[Hoony]

good stuff Brad, is this one the rider then as you have another if i remember.

i will follow this with interest Mate. i recommend you beef up the 2 thin engine mounts as i foud mine to be elongated, 86' frame has thicker mounts in this area, nothing that a few machined spcers won't fix. i now run metric fine thread high tensile bolts on the lower engine mounts wiht nylok nuts to keep them tight.

keep the pics coming.

[090]

Yeah Hoony , this is the rider. The other will be the garage queen with the nos stuff on it. This was a good running bike when i bought it, so motor and rear suspension are good. Thanks for the tips.

[VMX Andrew]

any topic thats got something to do with an early CR500 im hooked...
keep the pics comin 090...

[holeshot buddy]

hey brad did you check out
the part no on the cr500 cdi   rusty

[squirtmoto]

On Ya !@!
Sir Bradalot,
Cool mate see if this one can beat Hoony's post
Is this the one you brought from the side of the road or another
Juast keep the faith brother B-Rad

Here's what it will look like when finished

Big Bill.

[Hoony]

hey brad did you check out
the part no on the cr500 cdi   rusty

CDI Part #'s

84' CR500 RE  30400-KA5-741
85' CR500 RF  30400-KA5-761

THE ABOVE 2 ARE PHYSICALLY THE SAME
THE LOWER 2 ARE DIFFERENT MOUNTING TO EARLIER 84' & 85' MODELS

86' CR500 RG  30410-ML3-000
87' CR500 RH  30410-ML3-771

What is the number you have russ? if brad wants it for this bike he can have it, i only wanted a spare for mine.

[holeshot buddy]

the part no is 30410-ml3-681
think it fits 86 onwards

[090]

Yeah Bill. That is the one.$1800 special. I couldn't get down there quick enough to hand over the money, i didn't even haggle. Steve New actually found it.
Russ, if Hoony doesn't want it, can you bring it to tamborine and i will see how close it is.

[Hoony]

Thanks mate but its yours for the taking Brad. i only wanted a spare for my 85'
 
beware they mount differently to 84', 85' and are functionaly different as well (you will have to run the 86' 2 coil stator, 84 & 85 have a 6 pole stator).

[holeshot buddy]

$1800 dollars
seen you coming ha ha 
will you have it ready for tambo
we are racing pre 90 there
i will drag out my 85 kx500
to keep the red bikes honest


brad  i will bring it to tambo and you can check it out

i also have a couple of cr480 cdi s  if anyone is interested

[090]

Im interested in the 480 cdi's.
I am trying to get it ready for tambo.

[STW996]

I be griding up for the pre 90 on my new (new to me 89 Honda) 2fitty so holey one don't run me over!

Hey Brad there still out there and cheap (relatively speaking) the 2fitty is a complete runner and come with spare plastic for 1500 bucks!

[Dan-166]

Guys,
I am currently building an 84 CR500 Honda for the 2009 season but am in need of a clutch cover. Can anyone help? I have been scanning evilbay etc, but at the moment, no luck. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[crabman]

Try the Booysen reeds race shop on web/