Can I Get This Legendary Honda CR500 Running Again?

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  • čas přidán 13. 07. 2023
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Komentáře • 724

  • @dekita6449
    @dekita6449 Před 11 měsíci +255

    I love this dude Craig, his content is simple, no clickbait, not made up just doing his thing

    • @HenryMcneilis
      @HenryMcneilis Před 11 měsíci +8

      yessir we love CRAIG

    • @smallfieldfishing7985
      @smallfieldfishing7985 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Hell yeah, get to watch great content, and learn a lot doing it. ALL HAIL CRAIG lol

    • @outdoordaily6463
      @outdoordaily6463 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Wait until someone tells you about what CZcams was like in 2011. That’s when I started watching. It, used to be so much more man.

  • @nathanielvann5524
    @nathanielvann5524 Před 11 měsíci +257

    Craig's legacy is undoing or resolving everything from Bikes and Beards...and I love it!

    • @hell_march6652
      @hell_march6652 Před 11 měsíci +14

      Now he needs to pull that lifan out of the garbage and see if it can be fixed lol. That would be a challenge after all the torture they did to that thing.

    • @retiredafce3373
      @retiredafce3373 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Agreed

    • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
      @MAGGOT_VOMIT Před 11 měsíci +5

      I agree and love it!! If Sean had created Mt Rushmore, Craig would make us proud and hand-chisel Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp up thar. 😳
      You can't unsee it............Nyuck, Nyuck Nyuck!! 🤣

    • @kden1271
      @kden1271 Před 11 měsíci

      @@MAGGOT_VOMIT you're old

    • @I_HateClickBait
      @I_HateClickBait Před 9 měsíci

      That had me LMAO!

  • @Heroesworkshop
    @Heroesworkshop Před 11 měsíci +23

    As someone that works on bikes on the side, I'm addicted to this channel.

  • @mdlipps
    @mdlipps Před 11 měsíci +16

    The sound those big 2 stroke engines make is what a real dirt bike sounds like.

    • @user-ee8hp3vv3x
      @user-ee8hp3vv3x Před měsícem

      Had a 4 stroke 500 Yamaha she had a beautiful ROAR

  • @Skippdaddy
    @Skippdaddy Před 11 měsíci +27

    Craig and team have such a positive attitude and that is just one factor that keeps me coming back for more!

  • @danelldecker3696
    @danelldecker3696 Před 11 měsíci +72

    Really enjoyed this video. Craig gets a chance to show the level of skill only achieved through years of experience

  • @mikellewis2346
    @mikellewis2346 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Thanks for saving this historical bike. Not many left like this. And this bikes only going up in value. This bike was called the bone breaker in the 90s.

  • @Ronaldl2350
    @Ronaldl2350 Před 11 měsíci +12

    That looks like a 1990 model. I raced a 1990 CR250 back in the day. Was a great bike!
    I agree, the new gas can nozzles are stupid.

  • @JoshNeihardt
    @JoshNeihardt Před 11 měsíci +28

    Dan: "It kinda feels like hot air blowing around."
    Craig: "That's only when you talk."
    😂😂😂 Please don't ever change 😂😂😂
    7:28

  • @scottstuber5857
    @scottstuber5857 Před 11 měsíci +32

    NEW to this channel and absolutely love it. I've bought/restored about a dozen garage find bikes over the last many years, and I can truly relate. Thanks for the fun watch!

  • @LiveToLoop
    @LiveToLoop Před 11 měsíci +17

    I love you started a channel! Bike rebuilds are my favorite and love that is 1-2 videos per bike instead of 20 videos like other creators. Each video is like “clutch lever install”, next video we’ll do footpegs 😂

    • @MrWiseinheart
      @MrWiseinheart Před 11 měsíci +11

      But before we get to foot peg a word from our sponsor... 😅

  • @BTMPL
    @BTMPL Před 11 měsíci +37

    Man, you're cranking content out like crazy! Keep it up!

  • @divadyrdnal
    @divadyrdnal Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thank for the memories. I bought a new CR-480r in ‘83 while in college…loved that bike, almost went broke buying rear tires.

  • @bossb2539
    @bossb2539 Před 11 měsíci +12

    I owned one of these, I gave it to my son…it was truly a monster! Wish I still had it!
    As always, too much fun Craig…! Congratulations on your success!

  • @derekgonzis2189
    @derekgonzis2189 Před 11 měsíci +4

    “Kick it!” -Beastie boys
    Proceeds to sing smoke on the water by deep purple 🤣
    Absolutely legendary! 4:35

  • @Medicated1
    @Medicated1 Před 11 měsíci +9

    95.8 thousand subs, that's amazing in such a short time. Great work man, the CR500 is a freaking icon!

    • @MrIgottap
      @MrIgottap Před 10 měsíci +1

      And over 30 thousand more in the past month. He’s doing great at a thousand plus subs a day!

    • @woodsandwater644
      @woodsandwater644 Před 5 měsíci

      221k today 🎉❤

  • @johannvi8051
    @johannvi8051 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Your Can I make it run and drive it back home videos are honestly some of the most enjoyable stuff on youtube. I imagine they can sometimes be rather painful to make but boy, if that's not something amazing to watch and relate to! Really diggin this channel (more than the other one)

  • @theone2be33
    @theone2be33 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Wow Craig! Almost got your Silver Play Button! Congratulations!!! You deserve it!

  • @chadlindsey8971
    @chadlindsey8971 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Craig is the best 😂. I'm so happy to watch his videos on his own channel

  • @toddwrenn7741
    @toddwrenn7741 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Occasionally, on Facebook marketplace, I see these old bikes for sale. It makes me think about what you guys do and how fun it would be. And then reality hits and I remember I have an 06 road king sitting in the garage covered with my daughters toys.

  • @kyle2355100
    @kyle2355100 Před 11 měsíci +5

    That was so satisfying watching that engine being put back where it belonged.😊

  • @AsmodeusT
    @AsmodeusT Před 11 měsíci +6

    Depending on where you're standing, it kinda feels like it's just hot air blowing around.
    That's just when you talk!
    That was QUICK! 😂😂😂

  • @murdoc6501
    @murdoc6501 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Yuppers, Craig you are killing it with the new channel! Thank you and go Bearded Mechanic, keep moving forward!

  • @cbmbdb
    @cbmbdb Před 6 měsíci +49

    Having a CR500 is like having a crazy girlfriend. They are fun to ride but might kill you at any moment

  • @bobeyes3284
    @bobeyes3284 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Warms my heart to see old crossers get restored.

  • @Rusty_nutz_bike_shed
    @Rusty_nutz_bike_shed Před 11 měsíci +2

    The Vice Grip Garage for motorcycle enthusiasts I love it……. Absolutely love the barn find get running and ride home videos

  • @geebopbaluba1591
    @geebopbaluba1591 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I raced a Air Cooled 1984 CR500 and then bought a 1991 and I loved both of them. The 1985 CR500 was a beast and they were detuned from then on.

  • @Sad_Naast
    @Sad_Naast Před 11 měsíci +2

    My Dad had one of these beauty. Of course he broke is coccyx while showing off in front of his friends. First and last time I saw him fell of a bike. This bike would humble any rider, experienced ones even.
    Love what you're doing guys!

  • @BigGilsPC
    @BigGilsPC Před 11 měsíci +3

    your the Man As always, too much fun Craig…! Congratulations on your success!!!

  • @sthildas4857
    @sthildas4857 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The kick back on that could throw you over a house, a great iconic bike, go Honda.🏍🏍🏍

  • @willfoulk4338
    @willfoulk4338 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I love that you and Dan are absolutely melting but you're still so positive. You're so happy when you remember that your job as a motorcycle mechanic and CZcamsr is so fun. Great to see. Please keep this up!

  • @nicolewolcott
    @nicolewolcott Před 11 měsíci +1

    Always a good day when a bearded mechanic vid comes out

  • @diyeveryday67
    @diyeveryday67 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the sound of 2-stroke dirt bikes!!

  • @yamahjett
    @yamahjett Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome to see the engine returning home.

  • @Workerbee-zy5nx
    @Workerbee-zy5nx Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great call returning a classic back to stock. 500r is a true classic. 😎

  • @grazzlesnorfhopdoodle1511
    @grazzlesnorfhopdoodle1511 Před 11 měsíci +1

    It doesnt matter how many kicks because you did it all exactly right. YAY!

  • @ahrentelford1391
    @ahrentelford1391 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Three 2-stroke vids in a row, love it. Keep up the great content.

  • @robertw31968
    @robertw31968 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Im loving your channel. I wish i could work on stuff and get it running like you do! You are amazing sir.

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Beautiful bike. Love 2 strokes!!! So much power, lightweight. Few moving parts vs 4 strokes.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Před 11 měsíci +2

    Awesome job. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work. Fab On. Weld on. Ride On. Keep fixing. Keep Making.

  • @halfwaydecentvehicles
    @halfwaydecentvehicles Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome cr 500 still miss it, ❤️ one of the only bikes that was detuned after the first model run

  • @leventevincze1034
    @leventevincze1034 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I just love what you guys achieved so far, and cant wait to see what the future might hold. Iam eager to see some test rides with the relics you bring back to life.
    Rooting for you from Hungary

  • @usmcbigb368
    @usmcbigb368 Před 3 měsíci

    About 45 years ago, when I was in 3rd grade, my cousin Bruce put a harley hotor in a dirt bike and took me riding. Still one of my favorite memories as a child.

  • @scoobymoto9858
    @scoobymoto9858 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Smart move with lifting the back for the carb install!

  • @travishendrix7026
    @travishendrix7026 Před 2 měsíci

    I got my first bike in 1980. I was 10 years old.
    A KX80.
    Those big bikes looked like dragons to me.
    I could not wait to grow into one.

  • @SonsOfJupiter
    @SonsOfJupiter Před 11 měsíci

    Craig having his own channel is God's gift to mototube

  • @thomasridgdill2165
    @thomasridgdill2165 Před 11 měsíci

    I look forward to the day I finally get a bike like that.

  • @special_k2014
    @special_k2014 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Watching Craig is like watching Mikey from American Chopper but with serious and actual skills working on bikes. Love the vids

  • @madaboutmilitaria3630
    @madaboutmilitaria3630 Před 11 měsíci +3

    What a beast, bikes nice as well.

  • @Patriot-up2td
    @Patriot-up2td Před 11 měsíci +1

    Craig, ship that thing up to Ken Kaplan at Kaplan Cycles in CT, and just sell it to them. Kaplan specializes in restoring CR’s better than anyone else, especially 500’s!

  • @blackphantom99
    @blackphantom99 Před 11 měsíci

    These were a mule to kick over as a young teenager! Awesome bike, best sounding 2 stroke with nuts power when you opened power band. Thanks for a great video and memories 😊👍

  • @theone2be33
    @theone2be33 Před 11 měsíci

    Who needs Sean? Craig! That's who!! GOOOOO CRAIG!!!

  • @joshc1291
    @joshc1291 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Really enjoying your videos, my favorite channel right now by far💪🏻👊🏻

  • @kodiakcopilot
    @kodiakcopilot Před 11 měsíci +1

    I had a 91. I loved that year, it was a gorgeous bike but it was scary fast.

  • @ian7061
    @ian7061 Před 11 měsíci

    This is great, keep it up mate, love to watch someone who loves what they do. Inspiring content!

  • @jonathanporter5223
    @jonathanporter5223 Před 11 měsíci

    A friend of mine that I used to work with bought a CR500 and swapped the motor into his 250R racing quad. It was a 2-stroke monster. I followed him in my car once and watched him leave 100ft strips through a intersection after launching it at the light. Also, it was so loud that even when starting the quad in his garage with the door closed, his neighbors would still call the cops. It was that ridiculous of a machine.

  • @ericshepherd5788
    @ericshepherd5788 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Both my favorite bikes put together that was a pretty epic build

  • @TheVTRainMan
    @TheVTRainMan Před 11 měsíci +1

    That this is a beast! I actually liked the Harley Frankenstein bike. But, this motor deserves to be back home. Love the content so far... You should have a million subscribers... just say'n! keep um coming.

  • @aldisdzerve2264
    @aldisdzerve2264 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hell yeah! Love to see some restoration

  • @tobyws9328
    @tobyws9328 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Dream bike! Can't wait to see more on this 🤞😁

  • @mixonmachines
    @mixonmachines Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you 🙏 for put her back together!! Long live the King CR500 !! ❤

  • @Captain_Yodelstein
    @Captain_Yodelstein Před 11 měsíci

    If you ignore the "Barn Find Harley Davidson" video, this is one hell of a good 2 smoker channel!!!

  • @dadyo63
    @dadyo63 Před 11 měsíci

    Great job,started so quick

  • @nikolabolic7120
    @nikolabolic7120 Před 11 měsíci

    Just become one of my favorite channels. Keep it up with bikes ☺️

  • @skynetd-termination98
    @skynetd-termination98 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Craig, you're doing great...really hoping your channel takes off big time!

  • @maxsvensson5391
    @maxsvensson5391 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the content! You’re the fricking man, Craig 🤘🏻

  • @thatcrazyguyjay
    @thatcrazyguyjay Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love it best video yet I love a 500r and love you’ve put it back to its former glory

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r Před 11 měsíci

    As always Craig awesome content!!! Keep up the great work,

  • @sru1436
    @sru1436 Před 11 měsíci

    I have that same exact cr500, and it’s all original and in immaculate condition too.

  • @marxtuf
    @marxtuf Před 8 měsíci +1

    Metal splinters are easily removed by dragging your finger across a bench grinder wheel (not running of course)
    By the time the finger is clean the splinter is gone most times. From a 60yo boilermaker. 😊

  • @paulos20030
    @paulos20030 Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant video!!!!!! Bike looks awesome!!!!!

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur Před 11 měsíci +1

    Honda built that thing right the first time. They are jewels.

  • @stephenstevens4153
    @stephenstevens4153 Před 11 měsíci

    Used to have a cr440 my absolute favorite bike. Since then moved onto bigger things like my rocket3, but I'm always on the lookout for the old Honda dirt bikes.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome restoration Craig!

  • @brainsqueezereactions
    @brainsqueezereactions Před 10 měsíci

    Craig, im not a mechanic, bike enthuse or anything like that but your videos are just the most relaxing and amazing things on you tube! Ive learned so much and just love your whole character and your team. Keep being amazing !!!

  • @jeffshootsstuff
    @jeffshootsstuff Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good stuff. I'm enjoying this channel.

  • @NoSleepTilGitmo
    @NoSleepTilGitmo Před 11 měsíci

    Well done man, love the 2 stroke monster!

  • @sgt4204
    @sgt4204 Před 10 měsíci

    I’m so happy to see you here doing your thing. Less BS is best.

  • @clutchupmikah
    @clutchupmikah Před 11 měsíci +5

    Love the content, keep it up 🙏🏽

  • @TrippyTrev45
    @TrippyTrev45 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Well done another classic 2stroke chook chaser lives as cool and different as the other bike was good to see the 500 get her heart back good job loving your channel and content keep em coming 👍

  • @adamtyson1728
    @adamtyson1728 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm glad your new channel is gaining traction it's great entertaining videos

  • @joshsutcliffe6099
    @joshsutcliffe6099 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good morning man. Thanks for the content 🤘

  • @TheChaz81
    @TheChaz81 Před 11 měsíci

    Craig seems like the coolest dude ever! Imagine him being your dad! That'd be Badass!

  • @2VALVEJAY
    @2VALVEJAY Před 11 měsíci

    almost 100k!!!! happy for you man

  • @donsmies6926
    @donsmies6926 Před 11 měsíci

    You just made Ronnie Mac's day!!!

  • @traviskitchen3252
    @traviskitchen3252 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome job Craig as always love the new channel

  • @dallasstepto8409
    @dallasstepto8409 Před 11 měsíci

    Who doesn't love a cr 500 I was 50kg and rode one for the first time a wow was it a beast scared the hell out of me but I loved it.

  • @martin100biker
    @martin100biker Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant job !!!🇬🇧

  • @boatbikemike8571
    @boatbikemike8571 Před 11 měsíci

    Another great episode

  • @craigbraswell4269
    @craigbraswell4269 Před 11 měsíci

    I had a 1982 Honda XR-500 R, a single cylinder, dual exhaust, drum brake , mono-shock, a nasty Kickstart monster of a dirt bike. I miss it so much. It was totaled when a drunk driver ran me over when I was 18.

  • @user-qb3kt7ov3z
    @user-qb3kt7ov3z Před 11 měsíci

    Loved the old formular, but this is working too! :) Nice one, informative and not bs videos!

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 Před 11 měsíci

    Alright my Friday dose of Craig for the weekend. Love your videos

  • @thelast2atroke
    @thelast2atroke Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for bring the big bore 2 atroke back

  • @associatedblacksheepandmisfits

    It's great that you're at the same location as plenty room outside to play in ! 🎉

  • @num_sax2052
    @num_sax2052 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You should order gas can vent caps for your cans. All you need to do is drill a hole like 1/4 inch by the handle and plop it in less gulp more guzzle

  • @tacticalhandyman710
    @tacticalhandyman710 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Remove the filter on the inside of the gas can.
    You can also take the head apart and remove the spring that requires you to have pressure on the filler neck.

  • @jamesdavid5997
    @jamesdavid5997 Před 11 měsíci

    Graig is the Man if you don't know him you should!!! Srk cycles/ bikes n beards... Glad I still get to see one of ya working on bikes, guess it'll take time for Sean to get back to something... Maybe... Hopefully.... Love the bike content!!!

  • @MotorcycleExpert
    @MotorcycleExpert Před 11 měsíci

    Love the Videos, keep it coming 👍

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před 4 měsíci +1

    So glad he came out with his own channel. He did all the work on B& B while the other guy just talked.

  • @mikeg4501
    @mikeg4501 Před 11 měsíci

    Looking forward to the next video!