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1989 Honda CR

1989 Honda CR 2

89 cr500

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1989 Honda CR500R

Absolutely Stunning Full Frame Off Restoration

Brand New Engine with less than 1 hour ride time.

1989 Marked the Peak of Production for the Honda CR500R

Short Ratio Motocross Transmission (89-92)

Last Year for Blood Red Frame

Classic Motorcycle with Timeless Power Delivery

25% More Torque than any modern 450

No Expense Spared

Well Over $25,000 Replacement Cost To Duplicate This Build;

100 Hours Of Shop Labor @ $150 PH = $15,000 +

Plus a Stock Clean CR500 to Restore = $7,500

Plus Thousands Of Dollars In New Parts!!

Original Factory Engine Cases are Perfect

Engine Completely Dismantled & Rebuilt

Cases Bead Blasted

New OEM Honda Crankshaft

All New Lower End Bearings, Seals, and Gaskets

Cylinder Bored

New Piston + Rings

New Base Gasket + Head Gasket

OEM Head Sent Out + Decomp Added

New Gear Oil

New Twin Air Filter

New Fuel Petcock + Fuel Lines

Keihin Carburetor Rebuilt + Tuned

New Carburetor Vent Lines

New Boyesen Reeds

New Aluminum GPI Radiators

New Hoses

New Engine Ice Coolant

Boyesen Factory Racing Ignition Cover

New Clutch Basket, New Clutch Plates

OEM Case Protector

OEM Honda Case Ignition Restored

New FMF Gold Series Gnarly Pipe

New FMF Powercore 2 Silencer

New Hardware & Much More

CHASSIS + CONTROLS:

Forks + Shock Completely Rebuilt by Hills Performance Tuning

New Linkage Bearings

All New Chassis Bushings/Bearings

New IMS Super Stock Pegs

New Renthal Bars

New ODI Grips

Magura Hydraulic Clutch Setup

New OEM Honda Shifter

New Works Connection Frame Guards Polished

Freshly Painted Blood Red Frame

BRAKES, WHEELS, RUNNING GEAR:

Calipers Vapor Blasted, Rebuilt

New Brake Pads

New Brake Rotors

Original Hubs Vapor Blasted + Laced to New Excel Hoops with New Stainless Spokes

New Dunlop MX33 Tires

New Sunstar Rear Sprocket

New Gold Chain

OEM Chain Guide Professionally Polished

New Axle Adjuster Hardware



New Fork Protectors

New Front Fender

New Rear Fender

New Number Plates

New Shrouds

1989 Factory Tank Professionally Polished

OEM Saddle Restored with OEM Foam and Fresh Seat Cover

Staiger Designs #00059 Custom 1/1 Kit

WAY TO MUCH TO LIST IT ALL

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR DETAILS

It is ready to Race or Display today.

There are some small dings in the lower frame rails, overall frame condition is in the top 90% of bikes we see.

Rare Clean Original Frame & Engine Cases

The swingarm and fork-lower condition is indicative of a bike that had extremely light motocross use – No woods or offroad racing.

We welcome the new owner to keep it on display in our museum for as long as they like.

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR FULL DETAILS

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Sold on bill of sale. No title is available.

We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close.

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday – Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee.

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.

Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV.

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold “as is, where is” and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements.

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

Item specifics

Condition
Used
A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle’s history. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Please watch our detailed video and read full description before bidding”
Year
1989
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
-CR500SEEJR1
Mileage
10
Engine Size (cc)
500
Type
Off-Road
For Sale By
Dealer
Warranty
Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color
Red
Model
CR
Make
Honda
Vehicle Title
Clean
Sub Model (Optional)
CR500R