🔧Restoring a Honda CR500 dirt bike involves putting the engine back into its original frame.
🏍️The Honda CR500 is considered one of the most intense and legendary dirt bikes ever produced.
⚙️The engine swap of the Honda CR500 into a Harley 883 created controversy and backlash.
💨The Honda CR500 has a huge following among dirt bike enthusiasts.
🔥Restoring the Honda CR500 to its former glory requires attention to detail and dedicated work.
What is the Honda CR500?
—The Honda CR500 is a powerful and legendary dirt bike known for its intense performance and popularity among enthusiasts.
Why did you remove the engine from the Honda CR500?
—We removed the engine from the Honda CR500 to perform an engine swap into a Harley 883, creating the world's first Harley 500R.
What was the reaction to the engine swap?
—The engine swap received fierce backlash and controversy due to the drastic modification of a classic dirt bike.
Why did you decide to restore the Honda CR500 to its original state?
—After the initial engine swap project, we realized the importance of returning the Honda CR500 to its original form and decided to restore it to its former glory.
What challenges did you face during the restoration process?
—The restoration process involved addressing structural failures, sourcing original parts, and ensuring all components were properly installed and functioning.
00:00Introduction to the Honda CR500 and the goal of restoring it to its former glory.
02:10Recollection of the controversial engine swap project and the backlash it received.
05:30Disassembling the Honda CR500 and preparing to put the engine back into its original frame.
10:45Progress update and challenges faced during the restoration process.
13:10Final steps of the restoration process, including installing the gas tank and seat.
