Honda said enough to two-strokes in 2007 and has not looked back. While most of us bigger guys seem to really enjoy that four-stroke power, there is not a lot of options for kids nowadays. Kids can really benefit from riding a two-stroke, and we all know the cost benefits when it comes to maintenance. Honda had a great 85cc bike from 03-07, with the 06-07 being the best. You can still find great deals on some low mileage CR85’s out there. We found this very clean one on craigslist for under $700. With just a little TLC, and not too much money, it is ready to hit the track.
The key in finding a good used bike is trying to find one that was just trail ridden, like this one, and never raced. If it still has the stock top-end on it, even better.
Since this bike was not abused, it just needed a new top-end, a good cleaning, and it was ready to go. Since this bike is ending up with Jay Clark’s kid, in this case, he felt it best to add on some good performance and go fast parts.
What we got is a great, low-cost, entry level racer that would be great on the local level for most riders.
A Vertex Piston and V-Force reed cage are the extent of the engine mods. A FMF pipe and shortly silencer help the bike to really bark.
The suspension was freshened up with some new Pivot Works bearings and seals.
Rider: Cade Autenrieth
Vertex Pistons www.vertexpistons.com 515-270-2302
Pro Replica Piston kit (ring, pin and clips)
Cometic Gasket www.cometic.com 800-752-9850
Top End engine gasket kit
FMF Racing www.fmfracing.com 310-631-4363
Fatty chrome exhaust
Shorty Silencer
MotoTassinari www.mototassinari.com 603.298.6646
V-Force Reed Cage
CV4 www.cv4.net 800-874-1223
Formed Silicone Coolant hoses in red
Pivot Works www.pivotworks.com 515-402-8000
Steering stem bearing kit
Fork Rebuild kit
Shock rebuild kit
Motosport Outlet www.motosport.com 888-676-8853
All mod parts are available directly from motosport.com at even more
Uni Filter www.unifilter.com 714-535-6933
Two-Stage air filter
Renthal www.renthal.com 877-736-8425
Front and rear sprocket
R1 Works Chain
Mini Bars
Dual compound grips
Dunlop Tire www.dunlopmotorcycle.com 800-845-8378
MX 51 front
MX 51 rear
MX Plastics www.mxplastic.com 800-843-8244
All new Plastic kit
DeCal Works www.decalmx.com 815-784-4000
Semi-Custom Graphics kit
Pre printed number plates backgrounds
Moto Seat www.motoseat.com 951-258-5229
Custom Cool seat cover
Works Connection www.worksconnection.com 1-800-349-1475
Elite Clutch Perch
Radiator Brace
Stand
Silkolene www.silkoleneusa.com 817-581-8616
Lubricants and Oil
ThreeBond www.threebond.com 513-779-7300
TB-1211 Sealant used no exhaust flange and exhaust pipe
TB-1501C Grip lock
