Could we make this the official Bonanza chopper CR information thread? There is a ton of knowledge and information but Its a bit scattered out. With all the interest in the Bonanza choppers I think if would be a good idea to consolidate the information.
It would be really helpful to people like myself that were trying to do research on a new project. Figuring out what parts go to what year (to the best of our ability).
Any information at all to help us restore these bikes or even just to help date them would be helpful. Do you have a survivor that is unchanged? Have a bike that you got new? Original advertisements? Bonanza Spec sheets Anything at all.
-What years were the bikes made?
-any year to year changes?
-options/pricing?
-pictures
ect.....
I know there were three models, correct me if this info is wrong.
-The CR400 powered by 4hp Tecumseh HS40, left hand drive
-The CR410 powered by 4ph Tecumseh HS40 but utilized the jack shaft, using a right hand drive wheel.
-The CR500 essentially the CR410 but powered by Hodaka Ace 100cc Two stroke engine, utilized the jack shaft, right hand drive wheel.
I believe these all had the cylindrical gas tank as an option, with the exception of the CR500 which had it as standard.
It would be really helpful to people like myself that were trying to do research on a new project. Figuring out what parts go to what year (to the best of our ability).
Any information at all to help us restore these bikes or even just to help date them would be helpful. Do you have a survivor that is unchanged? Have a bike that you got new? Original advertisements? Bonanza Spec sheets Anything at all.
-What years were the bikes made?
-any year to year changes?
-options/pricing?
-pictures
ect.....
I know there were three models, correct me if this info is wrong.
-The CR400 powered by 4hp Tecumseh HS40, left hand drive
-The CR410 powered by 4ph Tecumseh HS40 but utilized the jack shaft, using a right hand drive wheel.
-The CR500 essentially the CR410 but powered by Hodaka Ace 100cc Two stroke engine, utilized the jack shaft, right hand drive wheel.
I believe these all had the cylindrical gas tank as an option, with the exception of the CR500 which had it as standard.
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