CRE500 and CR480 (Road bike) Australia

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » March 19th, 2010, 3:37 am

Hi,

Was told this is the place for the best tech info on the big bore CR's.

I have a 2001 CRE500 that is parked under a cover as a collectable. Thats one of the 250 made by Honda Australia with compliance for road rego.
I also have a VF1000R built by HMR in QLD its a one off road bike. I have about a dozen paddock bikes and hacks that I use most often.

My new toy is a 1982 CR480 that was turned into a road track race bike, that I now want to get registered.

My plan is to cut in a frame (with VIN and compliance plate) from a complainced big bore dirt bike. I am working with an engineer to get it signed off as roadworthy.

My burning question is around the charging stator for the CRE500. Will it fit into the CR480? are the bottom ends the same? or will I need to use a rechargeable battery and LEDs for blinkers and headlights?

Any advice appreciated.

CR500R7 · Post by **CR500R7** » March 19th, 2010, 4:34 am

Welcome aboard Aussie.

sabreguy · Post by **sabreguy** » March 19th, 2010, 6:50 am

Welcome aboard and post up some pics of those bikes

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » March 19th, 2010, 7:09 am

sabreguy wrote:Welcome aboard and post up some pics of those bikes

X 2!!

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » March 19th, 2010, 2:09 pm

OK some pics of the bikes.

The 2001 CRE 500 looks like this:

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And this is what it looks like underway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5HWbzq6ucA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4CGAKQr5lc

This is the 1982 CR480 as a sorry looking track bike:

1984 CR80 - it can still scare me these little buggers have great power.

1984 VF1000R Built as a one off by Jim Mott of Hand Made Racers.

The video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO3b01oDskI

I note that you wanted pics of gf's/wives.

I am proud enough of mine to share a pic.

There are a stack of other vids on my username it wont take you long to work out that cars, bikes, computers, shooting, beer/wine/scotch and food are my passions.

Mama · Post by **Mama** » March 19th, 2010, 4:51 pm

Welcome!

Joshwfl · Post by **Joshwfl** » March 19th, 2010, 4:53 pm

Dude, I had to change my shorts after seeing the VFR.

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » March 19th, 2010, 8:44 pm

Thanks Josh. I didnt build it, I got it as you see it.

But I do look after it. Its a blast to ride with the weird V4 noise but it is heavy and not as fast as a new bike. That said it corners well for such a big bike.

gregrobo · Post by **gregrobo** » March 19th, 2010, 8:49 pm

welcome aussie

asteroid500 · Post by **asteroid500** » March 19th, 2010, 11:22 pm

i had to change mine after seeing Mamas avatar....gota love a well rounded bum....

Love the old blue seated CR

"SOLID Bro!!" · Post by **"SOLID Bro!!"** » March 20th, 2010, 12:39 am

Whats up with the shovel head?

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » March 20th, 2010, 1:10 am

Shovel head = way of standing the bikes up closer to center of gravity rather than keeled over.

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » March 20th, 2010, 8:35 am

Solid I just spent like 5 minutes looking for a Harley in those pics!

Nice bikes also!

"SOLID Bro!!" · Post by **"SOLID Bro!!"** » March 20th, 2010, 11:11 am

JBaze wrote:Solid I just spent like 5 minutes looking for a Harley in those pics! Nice bikes also!

I figured someone would do that. Jack Daniels found that last night.

He thought it would be funny.

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » March 20th, 2010, 11:14 am

Jack for you or me?

I know we had a "few" also

CR500R7 · Post by **CR500R7** » March 20th, 2010, 1:51 pm

[quote=""SOLID Bro!!""]Whats up with the shovel head?[/quote]

When I saw that, I thought "I didnt see any Harley's there" when I went back to check i noticed the shovel head.

Good eyes there "SOLID Bro!!"

Bean · Post by **Bean** » March 21st, 2010, 5:19 am

hi turbo
i hope you find the info about your charge coil...
otherwise as i said we can still get our wmw stuff
cheers shaggy

Wheelie-Gene · Post by **Wheelie-Gene** » March 27th, 2010, 7:16 pm

I know where you're at w/the lighting system.

Instead of jacking w/the tuna can ignition, I decided to just install a rechargeable NiMeh battery and 100% LED lighting.
It passed the state inspection w/flying colors.....lights, mirrors and street legal rubber.
Your road/track 480 looks oddly cool.

I've always been a fan of the VF1000.
Old school looks that reminds me of Freddie Spencer's racing days.

Gotta love that hot-rod V4 exhaust note and who can miss the sound of the gear driven cams.
I have a VFR750, which isn't a rocketship, but it sounds good, runs decent and handles well.
I'm a fan of the single sided swinger myself.

Cool bikes man.

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » March 27th, 2010, 7:52 pm

Wheelie-Gene wrote:I know where you're at w/the lighting system.

Instead of jacking w/the tuna can ignition, I decided to just install a rechargeable NiMeh battery and 100% LED lighting.
It passed the state inspection w/flying colors.....lights, mirrors and street legal rubber.
Your road/track 480 looks oddly cool.

I've always been a fan of the VF1000.
Old school looks that reminds me of Freddie Spencer's racing days.

Gotta love that hot-rod V4 exhaust note and who can miss the sound of the gear driven cams.
I have a VFR750, which isn't a rocketship, but it sounds good, runs decent and handles well.
I'm a fan of the single sided swinger myself.

Cool bikes man.

Thanks mate. I like them I have been trying to buy stuff that will keep or increase value and is fun to own.
Your CR480 looks awesome!

Wheelie-Gene · Post by **Wheelie-Gene** » March 27th, 2010, 8:01 pm

TURBOTAXI wrote:
Thanks mate. I like them I have been trying to buy stuff that will keep or increase value and is fun to own.
Your CR480 looks awesome!

Thanks man.
I only made minimal changes....and didn't hack on anything.

Since I have the 500 on the road, I've only ridden the 480 a few times....for short bursts.
I have thoughts of turning it back into its former MX status (it's not a friendly streeter).
There's an open track not far from here that looks like a fun place for some good blasting...... wonder what the punk CRF riders would think of the old pinger's roosting abilities.

TURBOTAXI · Post by **TURBOTAXI** » June 16th, 2010, 5:36 am

I have created a CRE500 group - welcome all people who love the CRE500.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php ... 9326490294

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » June 16th, 2010, 7:50 am

Welcome

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CRE500 and CR480 (Road bike) Australia

CRE500 and CR480 (Road bike) Australia