1993 cr500 sand bike!

[AdmirableSoup]

So i picked up a '93 cr500 a couple weeks ago. I have been reading and poking around this section for a while now and have answered some of my questions...

First off, Being new i would like to know of any items that may become troublesome down the line esp. for this year cr. I have ridden before but only four pokes.

Secondly, Are there any reputable machine shops around the southern California area? As i know i will eventually need a engine overhaul. I have read all about some of the shops that are getting good customer feedback but they all seem like they are in the middle of the country.

Also i have a bad dent on the bottom of my frame.... It does not look like there are any cracks forming but i just don't feel comfortable with it being there.

-Thanks!

I cant wait to ride this beast out in the dunes! Going to be a good new years weekend!!
(Hope this picture shows)

[britincali]

Cool bike! I wouldnt worry about the dent I aint ever heard of or seen a steelie break.

What dunes you gonna be riding?

[AdmirableSoup]

Hey thanks! I will mostly be riding in Glamis and Gordon's Well. Ever go out there?

[britincali]

Yea glamis a few times. im more of a dumont guy tho

[AdmirableSoup]

Dumont, never been but always wanted to go.

Hey Brit if you don't mind me asking... Where do your send you jugs to get machined?

[britincali]

If it is just a rebore/hone job find a decent local machinist.

As far as porting I cant reccomend anyone Ive used in the past.

[AdmirableSoup]

Cool. Thanks!

["SOLID Bro!!"]

If it is just a rebore/hone job find a decent local machinist.

As far as porting I cant reccomend anyone Ive used in the past.

Oh! Snap. A little hesitation?

[AlisoBob]

Secondly, Are there any reputable machine shops around the southern California area?

Q&E Machine in Anaheim.

( 91 Freeway @ Kreamer)

[100hp honda]

think this place might be in your backyard. if i was paying for any more port work he would probly be the dude i would call. jerry hall also near by. no website but number is 623-931-8132

http://www.mccoysperformance.com/


dont quote me but i think he did this one, or atleast had a hand in it. not a cr500 but im sure he can make one run pretty good

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[AdmirableSoup]

Thanks guys.

On a side note, should i be able to turn my engine over by pushing on the kickstart with my hand? It gives some resistance but mot much..

[2strokeforever]

depends how fast, i can push thru the compression stroke, but slow, not anywhere near cranking speeds
on the compression stroke it should be really hard

[AdmirableSoup]

A little update on the bike for who ever cares,

After i pulled the engine out of the frame i went to a local shop to have it measured. Turns out i need to bore the next size up. We also looked at the bottom end and determined that it needed to be replaced as well also... So i am getting my crank machined and getting new crank bearing as well as a complete gasket set. Thats where i am at tonight. Will keep you guys updated.

So much for all the "Christmas" money i got. This hobby like most of them is gonna break me!