if you thinking about buying this bike theres 1 thing you need to do first write a will and leave you children the money for your funeral !! i have ridden a friends machine which is fully standard and the bike is mental !!! your constantly fighting to keep the front end down whilst drawing the throttle back and ripping into powerband.this bike is bullet proof alongside the right maintenance frequent services should keep the engine clean and running smoothly. this bike will keep you on your tip toes be careful with the power through the bends this bike wont think twice about spitting you off or dropping the front end on a wet day.its perfect for you adrenaline rushes on a sunday daytime round the localtrack if you bored with the standard motocross bike this should be your next step !!!!
Specifications: Model CR500R Engine Type 491cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke Bore and Stroke 89mm x 79mm Compression Ratio 6.8:1 Induction Eight-petal reed valve Carburetion 38mm flat-slide Ignition Solid-stateCD with electronic advance Transmission Five-speed Final Drive #520 chain; 14T/49T Suspension Front 48mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork with 18-position rebound and 20-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link Kayaba single shock with spring preload, 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (8 positions) and high-speed (2 turns); 12.6 inches travel Brakes Front Single disc with twin-piston caliper Rear Single disc Tires Front 8W100-21 Rear 11W100-18 Wheelbase. 58.5 inches Seat Height 36.9 inches Ground Clearance 12.9 inches Dry Weight 222.1 pounds Fuel Capacity 2.4 gallons Color Red
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Advantages: Buckets of power, bullet proof engine, great fun. Disadvantages: Arm pump, neck ache, chains and sprockets, frames can crack on heavy landings.
cashman44 09.06.2004 (07.07.2004)
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Advantages: Buckets of power, bullet proof engine, great fun. Disadvantages: Arm pump, neck ache, chains and sprockets, frames can crack on heavy landings.
cashman44 09.06.2004 (07.07.2004)
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