Hey all, I currently have a 1984 CR 500 that I totally redid, and am thinking of maybe swapping it for an 89 KX 500 that's local. This is the CR:
I have even redone the suspension and stuff in my bike. I've read a lot of negative stuff about my 84, but so far it's been an awesome bike, it runs and idles like it's new, usually fires 1-2 hits. The guy who has the KX, is a CR/Honda nut, myself, i've never been a huge Honda guy at all, but this has been a decent one. Anyway I like the idea of the 89 KX, never suspension setup, discs front and back, and hear they are a bit more powerful [like that matters at this level lol].
Anyway is there anything in specific that I should look for, or is it more a per owner/maintenance basis? CR engine is a bit simpler to fix, but harder to get parts for too.. Are these KX 500s fairly reliable? I mostly trail ride/goof around on jumps, thanks.