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Offline JimmyMoto832

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86 CR 500
« on: January 14, 2011, 05:51:37 PM »
I pulled my 86 500 out of storage, it had been sitting for 5 years. When I put it away I drained the oil, gas and anti-freeze(cuz anti-freeze eats the cases). So I put all the things it needed and headed to the track. I normally ride a 09 YZ 250 that I do well on when I race (40EX).
But I have to say my lap times on the 25 year motorcycle are close to my YZ. I was riding at AV Motoplex which is kinda jumpy. Next time I'll put a clock on me and give another report with photo's.
There's a triple out there thats at least 80ft, no problem. Its fun to pass modern 4 strokes on my war horse...
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2011, 06:26:04 PM »
pics of you doing a 80ft tripple with a 86 cr500 would be legit. 8)
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 06:20:35 PM »
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 06:40:14 PM »

Legit.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 09:07:12 PM »
Quote from: factoryX on January 16, 2011, 06:40:14 PM

Legit.
Niiiice, has she got stock, suspension?
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 08:52:51 AM »
Its been revalved, but still is pretty soft compared to modern bikes.

I love riding that thing a certain tracks.. :D
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 08:37:40 PM »
Impossible, it must be photoshopped!  Everyone knows that anything older than an '06 can't compete, even at the Amateur level!
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Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?

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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 09:53:46 PM »
I look at this way, just because you can, doesn't mean you should. I would be sketched out beyond belief with that old frame.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2011, 08:35:05 AM »


Here's another photo. Its not photoshopped and if you down side the hits, its not hard on the frame.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2011, 10:45:54 AM »
Jetz was simply joking, kind of like the other thread with 87 cr250 destroying 450's, everyone stated it was photo shopped because apparently older bikes are all out dated and useless and will never keep up with today's tech.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2011, 11:16:44 AM »
If a newer bike beats an older bike, it must be photoshoped, because they toned down all the newer bikes.  The 80s bikes were more hard hitting and newer bikes are smoother.  That's why 4 strokes are so popular, they have watered down power delivery :)

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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 11:20:46 AM »
exactly.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 05:24:42 PM »
Quote from: opfermanmotors on January 18, 2011, 11:16:44 AM
If a newer bike beats an older bike, it must be photoshoped, because they toned down all the newer bikes.  The 80s bikes were more hard hitting and newer bikes are smoother.  That's why 4 strokes are so popular, they have watered down power delivery :)





You obviously haven't ridden many new bikes. My 2010 CRF 450 has boatloads more torque and power than my 86 CR 500.

You mention that the bikes from the 80s were hard hitting, I would differ with you and say they didn't have much of a powerband compared to the modern 4 strokes. there just different types of beast.

Don't get me wrong I love two-strokes, my 09 YZ gets rode more than any of my 17 motorcycles..... ;D
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 05:34:07 PM »
Your CRF has more than 65 horsepower (CR500 number)?  Holy shit!  How big is the turbo?!
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But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
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Re: 86 CR 500
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 05:44:34 PM »
The last air cooled cr500 was the HP king by far !!the kaw was there also ,the crf has 50 or so
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