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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)

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

What dunes you gonna be riding?

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

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

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?

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.

Cool. Thanks!

britincali wrote: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?

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

Q&E Machine in Anaheim.

( 91 Freeway @ Kreamer)

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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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..

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

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!