85 CR 500, first kick cold start, redneck style
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- This video is for all the whiners out there who need armour to start their bikes. Good technique and proper timing/jetting will prevail, no kickbacks ever. Normal procedure would use a couple of gentle `primer kicks`instead of the rocking back and forth in gear, but it`s intended to be a one kick deal. Long live big bore 2 strokers!
People should lick the exhaust pipe to prove it's not warm
The Husky Rider Hahaha, I'll take that into consideration for next time. Thanks for watching!
I agree I think he's al shit about it being cold how many vids out there like this ? fuck all cuz they can't be started off one kick being cold ask any one that knows there shit
J.J NEWTZ Thanks for your input and for proving that you haven't the slightest clue what you are talking about.
+jbsleddin the fact that your getting severely defensive about my comment make it even more suspicious I bet u had it running hours before you're video
J.J NEWTZ The fact that you had to give an offensive comment is what provoked my answer. Typically, people like yourself aren't worthy of an answer. Thanks for watching!
He's a bad ass for doing it with a slipper
30 plus years old and still looks relevant and badass.
Scott Patterson This one is super clean too. It’s so nice to see how many people restore and/or preserve these bikes, let alone any of the old classic bikes.
haha dude, youre a real man, on a real mans bike, with some real man slippers, if i ever meet you I'd love you shake your hand lol keep on braapin OneKick!
LOL, thanks for watching!
Trevor Watson youre all up on his jock aintcha boy
Trevor Watson just pull his zipper down already
A real man's bike is a moped, because it takes a man to disregard image.
Chuck Norris could learn a thing or two from this man....
Otto Clave Hahaha, thanks, I'll try to not let my head swell up over that comment, I doubt I could teach Chuck Norris anything. Thanks for watching!
+1
how I love the sound of a 2 stroke
Street Hawk ohh fuck, me too mate, and the smell ❤❤😋😋😋
Ever since i have watched this video my bike started on first kick every time
Glad to hear the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Don't forget the slippers when u start
Jesus Christ. You must be tall and strong as hell you can stand on that bike fine and you were tossing it around like a rag doll! Holy shit!!
LOL! That was my stunt double.
That is a real nice looking bike,gotta love it. I just turned 62 and have been looking for a Honda XR (had a new 1974 XL 350 for a year then it was stolen). So with me getting a bit older I want to get an "enduro" (man is that word old) to ride around town (I live on the edge of the Mojave Desert). Way back in 1974 the best part of my day was riding that Honda back and forth to work, just loved quitting time.
Awesome, hope you find the bike you're looking for, and thanks for watching!
Hello gamejr. In my search for a new (most likely my last) bike I am coming across many comments like yours. What I mean is, many others are saying these XL 350's handle very poorly, like a tank. I found it to be a bit ponderous also but I thought it was just me. I ask if it is simply that the bikes are overweight or is there some problem with frame geometry or frame stiffness? Most "official" sites that discuss the history of the XL line say the the 250 is overall much better. That sure is one nice looking CR 500 in the video. Perhaps you know which of these mid 70's to late 80's Hondas are most prefered. Are the dual carb bikes in any way prefered?
Sorry hear you're bike was stolen. Hope you find one you like. My cr 480 my ex sold when we split, I know the pain, she did it behind my back.
I severely injured my ankle almost braking it and tore up my nice shoes trying to start one of these things!! I was coming down hard and fast when the inside of my foot had caught on the foot peg and it just ripped everything up!
See so many lame boys on here trying to kick the 500s, they all only move the leg instead of putting the whole body behind that foot, finally found this gem, a proper kick start on a 500
Matthew Rocha I have had a few of them over the years, had another 85 with a newer cylinder on it, they have the exhaust "scallops" which make starting much easier. I could start that one flat footed, but this 85 needs 100% commitment, pussy footing won't get you anywhere. Thanks for watching!
That's the only only way to start those bikes dude. I had a YZ490 and start it the same, Lift your whole body high off the seat and stand high on the kickstart and slam down as hard as you can. My 490 was a pig to start. I'm 6ft 4 so no problem getting high on the kickstart. So many guys try starting them without even lifting their butt off the seat. Certainly gets other bikers watching you when your having a hard time getting a 490 started.
Wow that is a very well kept bike
By the way your 1985 Honda CR500R looks pristine very well taken care of .Respect.Long live big bore 2 strokes and their proud owners !
What a Beautiful Beast! I had a 85' CR 250 Elsinore bored & polished. I loved that bike. I sold it in 96' i regret it to this day. 2022
Yeah, I can relate, I sold this bike in January 2021 and am full of regret as well. Thanks for watching!
sweet video .. love the bike ... great garage to /..
Thanks!
love the annotations :D
LazyJoe68
Yeah, they're not working out, getting cut off for some reason. Experiencing technical difficulties. LOL
This really works. Bought an old CR 450 elsinore. Disassembled/cleaned/reassembled the carb. I didn't get it started on the first kick.....BUT I GOT IT STARTED ON THE THIRD!!
Cool! I also acquired a CR450, was planning on eventually restoring it but might take a decade or so to finally get it done. Or I might just sell it as is, too many back burner projects accumulating, lol.
jbsleddin Yeah I geuss 450's are a little rare. Mine is actually a 450 with a 480 cylinder bolted on the 450 case. Im stuck with 4 speeds. I really want an old 80's yamaha, But no more bikes until I get rid of some of my other projects.
love old bikes like this love seeing them
I have a '96.
I do gas on, choke on, rock it in gear 3 or 4 times, neutral, TDC and kick it HARD. Usually fires first kick. If its warm, just kick it hard.
I was 15 years old and didnt have this but i did have a 82 RM465 to ride....fell in love with these BIG BORE BIKES..
Hell no, the 85 is not "too old", most will tell you it is the most brutal engine out there though, not a "beginners" bike by any standards. If you get anything that is pre-aluminum water pump housing, expect a nasty mess, but don't let it discourage you. They are all repairable.
500cc fml ..has to be the hardest dirt bike to start and this guy just makes it look so easy.... warning it's harder than it looks!!!!! he's a beast, did it w/ bedtime slippers
You ripped your best slipper. RIP SLIPPER
Beautiful bike, they don't make them like they used to. Ride safe. God Bless.
Still a great testament to how these bikes will start when jetted correctly. I didn't think it was possible until I finally went over everything.
My foot hurt watching you! Your nuts....i bruised my foot n ripped my timberland boot when my 84 cr500r decided to kick back randomly....im not scared to ride my bike, im scared to start it. 😂
I actually put a hole in the bottom of my work boot as well when I was first learning how to start this bike. It's a steep learning curve and every mistake is punishable by pain.
That's a beautiful bike and it sounds good. I hope it sees the track every now and then.
Man, that bike sounds amazing!!
Felipe K. Thanks!
the fumes actually killed this man the next day
that cr500 is a babe! glad to see you taking care of it and keeping it healthy, can't wait till I can get my hands on these badass bikes
you know she's got good compression when you can stand up on the kickstarter 💪💪💪
Boosted Brian until it shatters under you,
That's the only only way to start those bikes dude. I had a YZ490 and start it the same, Lift your whole body high off the seat and stand high on the kickstart and slam down as hard as you can. My 490 was a pig to start. I'm 6ft 4 so no problem getting high on the kickstart. So many guys try starting them without even lifting their butt off the seat. Certainly gets other bikers watching you when your having a hard time getting a 490 started.
that bike is absolutely beautiful it still looks outstanding 32 years later
Very impressive, you sure know that bike! I bet it's a beast to ride?!!
@@jbsleddin , how many gears?
Brian Gleason 5 speed
I had to one up you and start mine in my socks, couldn't walk right for eight months...lol
Dave Aloi Ouch! Were you drunk? LOL. Unfortunately, without a video, it didn't really happen.
Lol, no drinking and driving the 500. I'm barely able to stay alive sober.
She's a beauty! Thanks for sharing it with us!
that right foot was hurt i know first the facial expression then i seen the limp but in all u did good
my first bike was a cr 125 when i was 14 a year later i bought an 86 cr 500 and that was it,i have owned several 500s since and would never change to anything else,but it has nothing to do with how hard you kick the bike a 10 year old can start a 500 as long as u get the bike on the right stroke ,which u can feel it in the kicker bang u got it
I slightly disagree, at least when it comes to the older (88-previous) bikes that don`t have the relief scallops cut into the exhaust port. If you don`t kick it hard enough, all you get is pain in the foot. LOL
Good ole Honda 2 smokers!! That things pretty mint for 1985!
ripped the slipper
It was a boot, now it looks like a slipper after a few Chuck Norris kicks.
My 1987 CR500 was finicky to start when I first got it, but after I leaned the pilot jet one size it started fine with normal starting procedure.
that bike is near mint! used to have one just like it. 85' CR 500 was one bad hombre tons of power!
I had a 1985 CR 500 I bought a new that was a bad ass bike wish I would’ve never sold it
The kick back was never a problem, but the sudden stop at the bottom hitting peg was. The kicker was just a bit short. Used to eventually knock a hole in the bottom of my boots. It hurt really bad when the hole was there. I finally found the TT500 had a rubber pad that fit perfect over the kicker. That saved my boots. I used to tilt it over to prime. I will never forget my first ride on the 85 CR500. Oh! It was $1895 with a free helmet. Forks sucked.
dirtcurt1 I do recall having a few pairs of work boots with holes or chunks missing from the bottom.
dirtcurt1 I destroyed a 2 day old pair of boots doing that
I always found it easier to start open class kx's and cr's than the older XR500 and XR600R's
yes me too!
One of the best things I have ever seen on CZcams! Beautiful bike too man
seventyfriggin seven Haha, thanks for that, and thanks for watching!
Beautiful bike, Nice job
Lee Nix Thanks!
Beautiful dude. Never let this go going to worth some money soon.
Dave Hartnett Thanks! I don't have intentions of selling it any time soon.
jbsleddin dead serious this thing will be worth quite a bit.
"Only stings for a second" That is some funny sh** there. My 84 was pretty bad and I had a technique that was similar. All about getting a nice charge of fuel into the engine for a cold start. But a slipper on Sunday, better start on the first kick. Good job.
+Shonn Sasser LOL, thanks. Yeah, I was lying, it hurt for a couple days after that, and I was cringing when I jumped down on that thing, if it didn't start up, there wouldn't have been a second attempt for a while. Thanks for watching!
omigod....youre....YOURE CANADIAN ! Kidding dude...Beauty! Thank god u dont say " no worries" like americans do now...Runs good
adam vesely Lol, do I have a noticeable accent or something?" No worries" aboot it, how's she goin, eh?
Nothing screams BALLS like those old 500's!!!
If I Weighed That Much I Could Do That Too!!! But At A Buck 45 I Have To Really Work At It To Fire Off My Buddies 500!!!
Being Tall And 200 Pounds Helps A Lot!!!
Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!
I was actually about 170 lbs at the time of this video, but regardless, without the proper technique, these bikes would never start. Thanks for watching!
nice work and nice bike
Thanks!
the lever on most modern 4 stroke bikes are not compression releases. They are "hot starts" on non fuel injected bike. compression releases are built in the head and are automatic
Thoroughly impressed. Pepe snap legs starting those things
All I do start my 2000 Kx500 is turn the fuel on, roll the bike forwards and backwards a few times in neutral just to mix the fuel, especially if it has been sitting for over a month, give the bike 4 light prime kicks, and the bike fires right up on first tdc kick.
They all do, that's nothing out of the ordinary.
That bike sounds awl nasty, I wish to ride a cr500 in my future
the cold slipper start is most impressive lol love that bike
mnicrashSoren Thanks for watching!
jbsleddin thank you for posting the most infamous and iconic MX bike of all time
Awesome bike!
Gets the heart pumping hearing the exhaust!
I'm in love with the 85 cr500
I had one of those bikes and walked around for a whole summer with a bruised foot. The kikstarter hits the footpeg at the end of travel.
Yes, it does. The first day I got it, before I knew the proper starting technique, I ended up putting a hole through the bottom of my work boots and badly bruising my foot.
The JB Weld repair is a pretty tedious job, but worth it in the end if you want to keep it original. Most guys can't be bothered and will just upgrade to the newer 2-piece aluminum clutch cover. I have 2 JB repairs under my belt and am about to start my third on this 88 I picked up recently. Maybe I'll make a video of this one.
Those bikes were hell on wheels.....
Brains not brawn,
Knowledge is POWER!!!!
LOL, thanks for watching!
the mid-late 80's 2 strokes are the best
Nice bike man 👌
James McIvor Haha, thanks!
Thats why youll find some of the newer 450s and higher cc have a compression release lever you can pull when you start it. These dont. They can hurt you if you dont do it right.
Jbsleddin the 1985 and 86 years were the most powerful.
I use to have one. There a clutch handle that you squeeze to drop the big piston down. And yeah I still walked away at end of day feeling like my leg is about to fall off,hard to crank but powerful as any 4 stoke.
infornatio. good .. I only watch the vid to be in awe of the bike.. amazing
That bike looks cherry one owner. They only treat you as good as you treat them.
3:12 the slipper broke tho LMAO !!!!!
love the starting slipper.
I can start my 89 CR500 with shoes.. I never did it with a slipper.. Nice bike...I keep mine clean too..
Him lifting it was awesome
i figured out he was pretty badass when he lifted it of the stand LOL
Beautiful bike👌💚
Thanks!
the guy is a giant tossing it around like it's nothing. look how big he is compared to the mini fridge in the background lol
Baddest dirt bike ever nice bike sounds wicked
Just tilt it on its side till gas trickles out the carb overflow tube and you see it dripping on the ground and find tdc, then one kick and it will fire right up without finding gears and rocking it back and forth like your lost.
When it's been sitting for long periods of time I usually do that as well, but thanks for your input.
beautiful bike, you make me regret passing up a 1985 cr500 less than 2 hours ago
Oh that would be a sick supermoto
Did you rip the slippers
Jimmyhendrix420 Sure did!
thanks it helped me out starting my crf r 450 its my first bake after my last accident thanks bud
I wouldn't recommend the rocking back and forth in gear for a four-stroke, although with any big bore high compression bike, initiating your kick from TDC is crucial.
I wish I could say that Groutaone was riding a bike that I built. No, I still have it sitting in the garage.
I'm the original owner of an 85 CR500. A bear to start from day one, but always starts. Once w/o boots is all it takes to know it's a bad idea. Bruised arch for a week. Just brought it out of 10 yr storage and found a bunch of antifreeze in the oil. Assume it is the water pump seal. Not apart yet to tell, but also some corrosion on the outside housing (like aluminum at the ocean) so maybe in the seal bore as well? Low hours on this bike. What's the repair if it's a "nasty mess" like you say? JB?
Nice sound
Good Ol' 2-Strokes
immaculate technique
Nice kid I use to ride that in86 when I was 12 I had no fear except my herniated disc now
Lol wow.. You have balls dude. Nice bike
Great looking bike man ill always love those old 2 strokes. Lol and your crazy using a slipper I tried tennis shoes and it ripped the rubber off the bottom and bruised the piss out of my foot
LOL, thanks! I won't lie and say my foot wasn't sore afterwards! ;-)
@jbsleddin I would enjoy that bike, I remeber when I was a kid a guy out here bought a new 79 YZ 250 I thought it was the most awesome bike ever and I still love the old YZ classics.
my younger cousin had 500 suzuki quad..i told him over and over to find top dead first even showed him bare foot ..he limped around till he sold it
Well you started it with one kick. But that was a whole lotta prep leading up too it. Rocking the bike back n forth works the best. My 87 looked exactly like yours with the back drum as well.
I tried to start a 370cc bull taco and it kicked back a throw me over the bars
that was fun
LOL, life is full of lessons, as long as you can make the best of the situation and you're still here to tell us about it, then it's all good.
HONDA CR500'S don't kill they just go F....A....S....T....E....R !
cr500ridr yeah... maico is the one that kills xd
Saunasaatana they are next to impossible to find.
Kick starting a CR500 in your slippers! Jesus didn't think that was possible. Nice tips on starting a stale bike though :)
Man handlin that bike
@groutaone Thanks, and it's an 81 YZ 465. Wanna buy it? ;-D Still haven't even had it out for a ride, and winter is quickly approaching! Afraid of getting her dirty.
yep, jump on it, and follow through. nice bike!