[mscuddy]

Finally, some common sense...

...since the off-road motorcycle scene here in the states is shrinking because of the astronomical amount of money it takes to run a 4 stroke, the new FIM rules are a second chance for two stroke motorcycles, and the average private MX/off road racer who doesn't have a bankroll to blow on equipment (read that a new motor every 20-30 hours). Now if goofball states like Kalifornia would issue green stickers (off-road registration) to new 2 strokes again (doubtfull)that would be a giant boost too.

The scene is shriking no matter how you look at it. Last time I was out (exactly one year ago, give or take a few days) places that use to be packed with riders, motor homes and familys on dirt bikes, were deserted.

THE TWO STROKE IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE TWO STROKE!

 

[mscuddy]

And you're right, CR500's do rule, especially ones built in 1987....

 

[mscuddy]

You lucky bastard...

I just picked up a 97 CR500 for cheap. HAHAHAHAHA!

Now run 15/47 gears on it and have some real fun. You also might want to clean up the transfer ports, and raise the exhaust port just a taste (to keep those old KX500's at bay).

Mine was an honest 100mph dirt bike. Use to walk away from the 4 strikers when we hit a dry lakebed. My buddy's 525 Katoom stopped at 92 mph and I blew by like a rocket. A red rocket.