CR480R is almost complete!

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » March 31st, 2010, 9:57 am

i havent been on here in a while but now i have regained interest in finishing my 480 project. i m waiting on the gaskets to arrive and then ill post some picks for everyone

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 6th, 2010, 8:40 am

I'm working on an 82 CR480. What's yours?

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 7th, 2010, 4:50 am

its an '83 but the bottom end is from an '82 (4 speed)

http://www.youtube.com/user/500bigbore · Post by **Roostius_Maximus** » April 7th, 2010, 6:52 am

i was going to ask about swapping that jug, i have an 81 450

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 7th, 2010, 9:19 am

my other jug needs a sleeve. its well past service limit

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 7th, 2010, 11:35 am

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 7th, 2010, 11:35 am

You know, the steelies have their own spot and the af's have their own spot. Maybe we could get our own spot?
Maybe call it "Air Hammers"
Whatcha think?

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 7th, 2010, 11:42 am

that has a nice ring to it. by the way how the hell do you post pics here? i hit the img button and then the link, then tried the link first. no pictures?

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 7th, 2010, 5:28 pm

Here's how I do it.
Go here in a seperate window and upload your photos:

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/gallery/index.php

After it's uploaded, click on it and "copy" the location.
Go back to your post and

Hope that helps. Tony

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 8th, 2010, 4:46 am

thanks! anyway ill try to take some better pics today when i get home from work

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 8th, 2010, 5:02 am

Glad you got the pic posted. Is your frame white? I was thinking of doing my bike all white.
The frame on mine is silver right now and it looks good with the white fenders and tank. I have a new seat and side covers on the way.
Anyway, I have a brand new chain slider for an 83 and a seatpan and foam for an 83, used but in great condition if you need them. I thought they might fit my bike but don't.
Let me know if you need them. And do post some more pics. Tony
btw-Wanna see a sweet 480?

http://www.blogger.com/profile/15045976717300881766

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 8th, 2010, 5:10 am

he put alot of $$ in that. i wish i could find good quality side covers like his. i have the cheap dc plastic ones. let me look through my parts bin and maybe we can make some trades, i have some '82 parts i bought that dont fit. the frame is white, i like the red white and blue scheme. like the old johnny o and david bailey bikes

CR500R7 · Post by **CR500R7** » April 8th, 2010, 11:08 am

motohunter4 wrote:the frame is white, i like the red white and blue scheme. like the old johnny o and david bailey bikes

The CR480 looks SWEET, I also like the red, white and blue scheme.
Bought a brand new 84 CR500 12-21-1983, with in 6 months it had blue Suzuki fork boots on it and after a year the frame was white.

Honda wasn't the first to paint their frames white.

Actually I saw my mate was painting his 85 CR500 frame white and I went straight home and pulled mine apart, to do the same thing.
He had only had the bike about a week if that.

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 8th, 2010, 11:33 am

thanks, it's a work in progress. one thing i do recommend is disc brakes! it was night and day for me. the '87 forks soak up the jumps ALOT better as well. i was thinking of doing an ohlins rear shock if i could find a used one.

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 8th, 2010, 2:18 pm

So, you don't plan to race it in the post vintage class? I think the disc brake makes it ineligible. You don't need brakes if there are plenty of berms or you can twitch it like a Honda is known for! Just get up on the tank and turn! ha ha ha!
Put the drum back on and meet us at Devils Ridge in Sanford NC for the national.

http://www.devilsridgemotox.com/

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 8th, 2010, 5:26 pm

id love to but im not that good to race in a national (as well as being out of shape. maybe 125cc class but def not open class). i would definately like to go watch though and check out the swap meet

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 9th, 2010, 2:06 am

There are some old farts who think they are in a chase but, most of the guys are there for fun. Sometimes there are only 2 entries in a class and when one doesn't show you trophy! Besides, get your picture taken riding your bike in a national. I'm 52 and not in the hunt for 500cc world champion.
Go to the website and checkout the photos and check the race results.
When you gonna post some more pics?

AIR HAMMERS

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 10th, 2010, 4:22 am

took a couple more pics yesterday. i know i need to cut my grass, ive been busy turning wrenches.

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 10th, 2010, 10:34 am

Forget the grass, get a camera! That looks like a craigslist ad when they try to sell a roach!
Just messin with ya. Bike looks good, from what I can see. Tony

AIR HAMMERS

CR500R7 · Post by **CR500R7** » April 10th, 2010, 3:11 pm

Like a kid on Christmas day, he got up early to take photos but he forgot about near no sunlight.

The bike looks sweet, I really like the Honda air cooled bikes.

motohunter4 · Post by **motohunter4** » April 14th, 2010, 4:32 am

i need a clutch basket!. im thinking about just drilling out the old rivets and putting in bigger ones.(there is alot of play) does anyone know if i could mount a newer, later 80's type basket on the old ring gear? the one i have is ok other than the play.

Tharrell · Post by **Tharrell** » April 14th, 2010, 7:04 pm

Email this guy. I just bought some parts from him. He has an engine and other parts for sale.
Kris Zynda <kzcycle@comcast.net>
Tell him Tony from North Carolina sent you.
He's in Jacksonville Florida

CR500R7 · Post by **CR500R7** » April 16th, 2010, 9:41 pm

motohunter4 wrote:i need a clutch basket!.

Would you like to buy a BRAND NEW one?

I knew of one for an 82 and an 83 CR480, don't know if they are still there though.

PM me if you are interested.

redrocket190 · Post by **redrocket190** » April 17th, 2010, 7:40 am

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... 9666#99666
No clutch basket, but....

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 17th, 2010, 8:59 am

Did you buy that camera from Bob Guccione??

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CR480R is almost complete!

CR480R is almost complete!