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by bluegroove
October 17th, 2011, 10:37 pm
Forum: Dual-Sportness
Topic: 97 Conversion to Trail Warrior
Replies: 17
Views: 7164

I'm loving this bike! Can you give us an update? how's it to ride? Did the throttle mod work like you expected?
by bluegroove
October 17th, 2011, 9:37 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: What gas mileage do you get?
Replies: 6
Views: 315

thanks. Can anyone give me some numbers?
by bluegroove
October 17th, 2011, 12:42 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: What gas mileage do you get?
Replies: 6
Views: 315

anyone tried a smaller carb or other mods to increase fuel range on long rides?
by bluegroove
October 17th, 2011, 9:52 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: What gas mileage do you get?
Replies: 6
Views: 315

What gas mileage do you get?

Hey I'm thinking of building a CR5 dual sport and wondering if the fuel range will be a problem. What kind of mileage are you getting?
by bluegroove
July 17th, 2011, 9:00 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Difference between older and newer engines?
Replies: 7
Views: 477

brilliant! that's exactly the kind of info I wanted, thanks guys.

Do any years vibrate less than others?
by bluegroove
July 17th, 2011, 8:58 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Difference between older and newer engines?
Replies: 7
Views: 477

lots of great info! thanks much. I'm guessing the later motors have more torque at low revs due to the longer stroke...
by bluegroove
July 16th, 2011, 10:14 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Difference between older and newer engines?
Replies: 7
Views: 477

Difference between older and newer engines?

Hey I'm shopping for a CR500 and wondering about differences as they get newer. A friend has an '86 for sale. Obviously the suspension and brakes were upgraded in later years, but what about the engine? Is an 86 engine as good to have as a newer one? Any major reliability issues or performance diffe...