Brand New CR500

[downonmonday]

Just found this on claz.org
I'm tossing around the idea of buying a KX or CR 500 and turn it into a Supermoto bike. This one is out of my budget, but neat seeing a brand new one. The price is pretty high, I think?

http://wisconsin.findanycycle.com/motorcycles/new-2000-cr500.html

[VintageBlueSmoke]

It doesn't seem high to me although, like him, I probably couldn't bring myself to ride it.

[Recovered]

price is about right for what it is, and that's a collector's item.

but, you know, those only made 48hp.   " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley">

[cnrcpla]

How do you NOT ride a bike for all those years? What did it, sit in someones living room?

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How do you NOT ride a bike for all those years? What did it, sit in someones living room?

I can't wait until you finish school, land that "career" job and get out of the penny-pinching college mindset, my man.  Some guys have barns full of bikes.  He probably had 4 Hondas, was on the way home from work one afternoon in 2000, a dealer was selling the thing at way below invoice, so he snagged it.  Never rode it.  It happens all the time with "toys".

I buy shit I have no intention of using all the time.  I've got car parts for cars I do not own. 

I want a CR500 like that, with 2006+ CRF front forks/brakes/wheel/triples.

[cnrcpla]

I can't wait until you finish school, land that "career" job and get out of the penny-pinching college mindset, my man.  Some guys have barns full of bikes.  He probably had 4 Hondas, was on the way home from work one afternoon in 2000, a dealer was selling the thing at way below invoice, so he snagged it.  Never rode it.  It happens all the time with "toys".

I buy shit I have no intention of using all the time.  I've got car parts for cars I do not own.

I want a CR500 like that, with 2006+ CRF front forks/brakes/wheel/triples.

I understand what your saying, but that's just not my mindset. I believe that if your going to buy something, at least use it a little hahaha. I know some people aren't like that, and I'm sure if I had money to spend on pointless stuff I would, but I just don't think like that...

[GlennC]

If I had the 6k laying around, I would buy that thing, drain the fluids and put it in my livingroom.

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If I had the 6k laying around, I would buy that thing, drain the fluids and put it in my livingroom.

THANK YOU.

I can't wait until you finish school, land that "career" job and get out of the penny-pinching college mindset, my man.  Some guys have barns full of bikes.  He probably had 4 Hondas, was on the way home from work one afternoon in 2000, a dealer was selling the thing at way below invoice, so he snagged it.  Never rode it.  It happens all the time with "toys".

I buy shit I have no intention of using all the time.  I've got car parts for cars I do not own.

I want a CR500 like that, with 2006+ CRF front forks/brakes/wheel/triples.

I understand what your saying, but that's just not my mindset. I believe that if your going to buy something, at least use it a little hahaha. I know some people aren't like that, and I'm sure if I had money to spend on pointless stuff I would, but I just don't think like that...

I promise you, if you made 15,000 per month, you would not think twice about offering this guy 5500 and just keeping it.  It's a 500 two stroke.   You could  turn around and sell it in Japan for 12k USD the very next day, if you wanted.

[cnrcpla]

I promise you, if you made 15,000 per month, you would not think twice about offering this guy 5500 and just keeping it.  It's a 500 two stroke.   You could  turn around and sell it in Japan for 12k USD the very next day, if you wanted.

Of course I would. Its the IF I HAD, money changes people;s mindsets fast    If you mind me asking premix, what do you do for a living? hahaha 

[Recovered]

only 48hp premix that CR500 would put a smile on your face you never would be able to wipe off if you got to ride it 

[Recovered]

only 48hp premix that CR500 would put a smile on your face you never would be able to wipe off if you got to ride it 

I rode an overbored, extremely built one that belongs to a reputable owner (who runs TSM graphics) 3 weeks ago, and got told on here it was a 48hp clapper.  So, the stock 00 model must be like 35?

[MetalMike1982]

only 48hp premix that CR500 would put a smile on your face you never would be able to wipe off if you got to ride it 

I rode an overbored, extremely built one that belongs to a reputable owner (who runs TSM graphics) 3 weeks ago, and got told on here it was a 48hp clapper.  So, the stock 00 model must be like 35?

 now you see . I was told 90's bikes were crap and I own one and know better as you were told your 80hp cr500 ride was actually only 48 . You know better .   It sucks when you know whats up but others are trying to convince you different and now you see . Just know that I had to bust your balls after reading that comment . A friendly ball busting 

[Recovered]

only 48hp premix that CR500 would put a smile on your face you never would be able to wipe off if you got to ride it 

I rode an overbored, extremely built one that belongs to a reputable owner (who runs TSM graphics) 3 weeks ago, and got told on here it was a 48hp clapper.  So, the stock 00 model must be like 35?

 now you see . I was told 90's bikes were crap and I own one and know better as you were told your 80hp cr500 ride was actually only 48 . You know better .   It sucks when you know whats up but others are trying to convince you different and now you see . Just know that I had to bust your balls after reading that comment . A friendly ball busting 

I don't actually give a shit though.

[MetalMike1982]

only 48hp premix that CR500 would put a smile on your face you never would be able to wipe off if you got to ride it 

I rode an overbored, extremely built one that belongs to a reputable owner (who runs TSM graphics) 3 weeks ago, and got told on here it was a 48hp clapper.  So, the stock 00 model must be like 35?

 now you see . I was told 90's bikes were crap and I own one and know better as you were told your 80hp cr500 ride was actually only 48 . You know better .   It sucks when you know whats up but others are trying to convince you different and now you see . Just know that I had to bust your balls after reading that comment . A friendly ball busting 

I don't actually give a shit though.

 Ohh you stop it . You care or you wouldnt have kept going back and forth with those guys .

[dogger315]

She's a beauty and a completely reasonable asking price if you're into 500s.

I promise you, if you made 15,000 per month, you would not think twice about offering this guy 5500 and just keeping it.

And I promise you that's only true with the right kind of wife/girlfriend, because I do and I wouldn't.
I would be in the permanent "dog house" if I came home with another dust collector.

dogger