Absolutely Pristine 1985 Honda XR350

[@mikebressler8951]

This is my bike.. I've had it for 10 years.. It lived in my heated basement.. I have the ORIGINAL tires.., which are in decent shape still.. If whoever wins this beautiful bike wants the Original tires.., I will ship them to you no cost.. Then - the ONLY thing non-stock is the chain.., which every collector understands anyway... 🤘🇺🇸🤘

[@markmiller5939]

Hi Mike. I bought the bike. I am interested in the tires. My email is [e-mail] Thanks Mark

[@mikebressler8951]

@@markmiller5939 Hi, Mark.. Congratulations.., it sure is a special bike.. I had it in my basement for 10 years.. Have Kenny Jr. give you my phone number.. I'll send you those original tires..

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@markmiller5939 the original Claw Action skins eh ? Cool deal, that’s a great bike you got there, I hope you enjoy it as much as I know I would LOL 👍🇺🇸

[@gunman-6646]

What an absolute gorgeous bike, I love, love, love it!!!!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@gunman-6646 some of the best looking bikes from Honda before or since. The messed up thing is, they couldn’t hardly give them away in the 80’s, now they are rare as hens teeth. I wish I could find a 350

[@H3avyHaul3r]

if anyone at Honda is watching this buy it....then take it back to Japan and replicate it....cause we all want one again, not CRFs ok.....

[@BigDan7114]

Sadly I can only thumbs up this once ! Thank you Ken and crew. The memories !!!!! That was and still is a dream bike .

[@justinwilliams9452]

Could not have said it any better. Sometimes we want the same shit over and over.

[@kennyd6933]

I would buy one in heart beat if they would make these again.

[@schlottsseafood8781]

Agreed!

[@jamesdavis7881]

I bought a 01 XR400R like 2 yrs ago that needed alot of love... the previous owner had tried to destroy it... smh... but after a fairly small amount of money but alot of Time and effort... I got to ride it this summer and have still been working on it and dialing it in still today... lol... but she's a labor of love...

[@markmiller5939]

I’m very excited to have won the auction tonight. I had a new one that was purchased on December 8, 1985. I sold it to get my first car in 1988 and I’ve been kicking my butt ever sense for letting that bike go. I have been searching for one in great shape for over a decade. I can’t wait to get the bike home.

[@mikebressler8951]

Mark.., congratulations on winning my bike.. The bike almost got washed away by Hurricane Sandy, but Fate stepped in and I saved it.. Get my phone number from Kenny, and I will send you the Original tires..

[@KowboyUSA]

Had the XR250. Most fun I've every had un-naked.

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

What a beautiful machine ! A real man's man motorcycle that was pure quality & built to last. Modern bikes may overall perform better but just aren't built like this anymore. Early to mid 80's through to mid 90's built motorcycles will always be my favorite.

[@deborahchesser7375]

The older bikes definitely wear better and need less maintenance, what a gorgeous XR350 this was.

[@8180634]

I appreciate that this guy isn't afraid to take these old bikes out and ride them around!

[@joeljohnson2539]

One of my favorite bikes. A great cruiser and still light enough and powerful enough to rip around as fast as you dare on the trails. Great fuel economy too with the single carb in 85.

[@BraapEffex]

Love these 80s Honda XL and XR, the original Honda retro colors always get ya all gitty inside!

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

Talk about bulletproof. Incredibly reliable motor and endless hours of fun.

[@jamesdavis7881]

Type o negative bro!!! Yes!!!!!!

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

@@jamesdavis7881 Stay Negative brother!

[@jamesdavis7881]

@@Sanguine_Addiction none more negative brother!

[@jamesdavis7881]

Ooooooooooo man..... its beautiful 😍 I still cannot believe that you haven't touched or had a xr400r on your channel yet.... love it!

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

I can remember sitting on that same bike in the Honda showroom when i was a kid.. I lived there buying parts for my other bikes, i was buying old bikes.. fixing them, flipping them. fixing for others.. etc.. thats what they get for putting a Honda dealer close to my house.. lol.. Honestly sat on all of them.. wishing i had the money to buy one.. well, i'm a big guy so I usually got on the 500, but the 350 was closer to what i thought i might afford.. i had a couple year old, but clean YZ 490 at the time that i got from my dad's business partner cheap.. his kid ran straight gas in it resulting in a seizure.. so be basically gave it to me to teach his kid a lesson.. i resurrected it from a straight the seizure, but i always wanted a new Honda... a couple years later i did get my XR 500, used but decent.. traded it for a XL600 later down the line and so on.. 80's bikes are where my heart is, i'm buying all the bikes now that i wanted back then.. lol.. my shop looks like a 1984/85 honda/yamaha dealer now..

[@dragon291000]

Good onya 👍👍👍

[@jeremycubs8331]

Didn't even know there's a 350XR, looks stunning.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Probably one of the best XR’s made. The 83’-85’ XR 350 and 500 were cream of the crop. If you find either one of those, nab it.

[@pauldorrian6608]

Mint! Has same one back in the day! Indestructible bikes

[@jeff40]

Old school Honda XR-350. Bullet proof beauty for sure! I was 15yrs. old when these beast first came out. Hard to beat one of these period.

[@Carsinematography]

The mic throw always gives me a chuckle! love it.

[@slagletoby]

That machine is absolutely perfect!!!

[@reubenhooft541]

Wow it’s beautiful. Dream bike is that in a 600.

[@armenhovs7584]

No it's xr 700 . They only made them for 1 year

[@SoCalDuner]

Had the 85 XR600R. I absolutely loved that bike. This bike brings back a lot of memories. I sold my 600 in 94 and stopped riding all together. Recently picked up a 2007 XR650R my fist bike in 27 years. Rode for the first time since then in the sand dunes of Glamis California. After all those years away it started coming back to me. Little harder to do in my 50's now, especially after being away from riding for so long, it's slowly coming back though. Love your channel.

[@jeffrandolf5673]

I'm 60... still have my 84 XR250R. Haven't ridden it in years, 'cept every November for a couple blocks to keep everything "moving". I'm gonna go easy trail riding this Spring though. I am still in great physical shape, thank God.

[@garymcclure9693]

Sr is the man!! I could seriously listen to him talk about motorcycles for hours.

[@albertboersma7294]

that bike is deff the nicest 1 around. amazing ...so so clean

[@DOC-Jake-]

It is a sweeeet ride 🥰! Yes. God Bless America. On that note our USMC aviator just landed safe@ his base after deployment in Mid East,this Dad is happier 🛫 ✌️🇺🇸

[@Hooptierescue]

Sure is pretty have 99 xr200r I got brand new for Christmas of 99. Cause my first bike got stolen with was 82 Yamaha 125 enduro. Dad felt bad cause I work so hard to save money collect cans and scarp metal was only 15 at the time. Time flys. Stay safe god bless

[@Eric--zs6um]

I love 70 and 80s bikes. Currently have 01 xr200r. Needs shock bad. Want a tt350. Roll on guys.

[@martinramirez6050]

You know its legit when he shows the lower frame rails! Gotta love it haha I was waiting for it! Not that we would except anything less from you guys! Much love from socal

[@bush600r2]

I'd love that bike, I'm a XR nut.... I have two XR600R bikes but would be great to have a 350 or a 400 too. More Honda XR videos please, one of the greatest motorcycle models ever made!

[@danstevens2204]

I had the 250 version. The almost whistle of the exhaust note brings back memories

[@scottp1402]

My uncle let me ride his xr600. Super fast. The neighbors called the police. Good times. : )

[@mudbrats]

My dream bike! You can’t find these. You found a unicorn! ❤️

[@mikefrank6319]

I had to settle on a leftover 83 XR 500. All of the 84 XR 350's were gone and they still had 83 500's. I remember smoking my friends CR 500 and YZ 490 on it. Having a 100 mph top speed let me blow by them after they got the initial jump on me. 80 mph wheelies made up for the fact that it didn't like corners that weren't as wide and flat as the Springfield mile. Had an 84 XR 250 as well. Great desert bikes.

[@rickwhite3181]

Oh man what a beauty I think this was one of the best years hands down for the XRs I remember seeing him in the showroom and that's exactly how they looked albeit the gold chain and the gas tank decal she's brand new

[@charlestaylor3434]

That bike is right out of the desert race scene in Iron Eagle

[@motofunk1]

it was a 1983 or 1984 350 in Iron Eagle.

[@themadsmith857]

That bike is bad ass! I have a 1997 Xr600r that I restored, I love that bike!

[@anthonybressler4404]

She’s a beauty.

[@DS-ft6sd]

I had the same year bike but in the 200cc .worked all summer to save up to buy one I was 15 at the time.

[@JerryJrsGarage]

Gauges on a 1985 XR350R I believe were digital. Maybe someone added those ones. Also should be a single Carb Model if it is indeed an 85 W/plastic tank. Australia folk love these older XRs.

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesomeness, amazing beauty, run FOREVER.

[@highkillamoto2772]

I got an 84 xr350r, my dad bought it in 85 definitely keeping it for life. Amazing bike

[@krisjato]

Absolutely gorgeous bike! The orange paint scheme on the mid 80s XR's is my favorite! Thanks for another great video of an absolutely beautiful classic motorcycle! The more of these XR's that I see in your museum the more I wish I had donated my 86 XR600R just so she could be restored! Thanks again, fellas! God bless you guys and God bless America! ML&R!

[@dougcoleburn1579]

If you were a teenager dirt riding in 1985 you can remember the Dirt Rider Magazine torture test they did on the XR350R. They tried to kill it but no luck! Nice bike

[@jasonbyassee3158]

The 250, 350, and 500’s were the best 4 strokes back then. I’ve got a newer 450X Honda and it pains me ride it hard. It flames out so easily. The old XR’s were easy to keep running. I believe I’m ready to sell my 450 to get one of these.

[@OGKILLa9365]

@@jasonbyassee3158 get a xr400 and put crf450 front forks on it

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

I had subscriptions to all the major motorcycle mags back then.. Cycle, Motorcyclist, Cycle Guide, Cycle World, Motorcross, Dirt Bike, Dirt Rider.. i carried them all to school every day.. it was my required reading.. i also carried a substantial array of hot rod magazines as i was also into 4 wheel fun. it's amazing that i graduated.. i really don't remember studying, doing homework, nothing really cept smoking weed, playing guitar, building hot rods and riding bikes.. and of course chasing girls..

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 funny, that’s all I remember from school too ! Rode my Yamaha IT 175 to school just to piss the teachers off by chaining it to the bike rack.

[@tbone67gthenderson78]

I had one just like it new after graduation in 85 sweet bike all purpose anything 👍🏻😎

[@gladeamatoren7106]

Omg! This fine art and you took it for a spin!😱

[@georgepetro2231]

Best bike ever!! Great childhood memories. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!!!

[@andrewmurphy7401]

Wow! Wish I could find one like that here in Oz. Love those old XR's.

[@timothymckern8956]

Keep it and put it in the museum I had the money I'd buy it

[@jasonbyassee3158]

I had a 250R from that era. It was a ball to ride, and I’d imagine the 350R is where it at as far as capability and fun.

[@frankderryberry1412]

Incredible find Kap. Damn.

[@deborahchesser7375]

With some turn signals, that’s my bucket list bike. Man it almost hurts I want one so bad lol. 👍

[@dementedspirit1359]

Bad ass machine, but definitely heavy on the scale. 350 is a good displacement for 4 and 2 strokes

[@Darrencurt]

What a beautiful bike I’ve got a 87 xr 250 brought to a 280 with the ballards kit on it

[@katoom-ju6vo]

Really great find. I had the same bike years ago. Such a fun bike!!

[@dennismacwilliams196]

I have one of them, it's in my garage. Not quite as good as that one . But it's real good. That one looks and sounds awesome real nice...

[@DOC-Jake-]

Nice. A friend has 1 , needs some part but runs. Needs a title to be rd ready in mass. He is willing to sell it. It is in good shape underside. ✌️

[@cajunmoney3009]

Iron Eagle = Notcher ( when he races the cesna ) 1980s were the best ! good job ken

[@Kickstart500]

Clicked like before the ads even started!

[@cecilwilson5442]

Id one in the 1980s but wasn't mint like that one,, rode it everywhere,, also had, one with a drum front brake later in life,, awesome stuff from Northern Ireland,, videos are brilliant,, make my day☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️more its revved brighter the light,,, no indicators just a brake light,, reg plate,,,

[@janclaassens2458]

There is no other sound like that of an XR! WHAT A BEAUTY!

[@falconovic688]

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Man I loved the XR Series growing up. My friends dad had this exact bike, while my friend had a 1994 XR Honda 100. Man I wish I could find one of these to do a rebuild on it!

[@gunman-6646]

I always loved this motorcycle!

[@okeechobeejoe2868]

That is the best bike ever made !!!!

[@noahlindsey5100]

This. Is. Amazing. Nothing else to say.👍👍😎

[@ianmangham4570]

If ya can't find a gold chain in the states it's because Ken has bought them all, I love me a gold chain. 😎💪👍

[@markkus1134]

I had the XL 350 dual carb great bike

[@dannyritchey1963]

Wow Ken . you deliver the best of the bikes. And u love God. That's rocks. U always got the best bikes on plant . ya buddy

[@andrewwoodward6560]

My dream bike ! These are hard to find ! 👍

[@paulawestcott7228]

Your videos are so fresh exciting RIP li(RIP e the bikes you ride, you don't need Dicovery channel, ua roost them. Awesomely innovative .😀👍

[@raytheguyinthechair2791]

You can't turn a pickle back into a cucumber. That's why I'm turning my pickle of a MX80 into a spicy dill😂

[@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470]

I can ride the trails all day on that beast looks super fresh God bless America 🇺🇸

[@sevendyseven4090]

I would NEVER sell this one..this XR was serious competition into the later 1990's in all the other open class thumpers..the 1985 was the ONLY one off year Honda built this panned 353cc Gold offering, and on the trails, was actually faster than the XR600 that year.

[@Saynojohn]

What a dream ride

[@bettybobzimmerman7450]

Got one still have it.Still has working Enduro speedo

[@khaoscorporation3921]

Omg I had an 87 xr 350 as a damm farm bike down in the south island mountains of NZ. insane awesome memories thx Ken sr and crew you just made my year

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Holy Grail of XR's the 1yr Only '85 XR350 has Dry Sump & Different Bore & Stroke Higher Comp than Earlier '83 & '84 350r's Only @ Honda Japan Museum You'd could find an XR than that Beauty!! Red Honda's are Best!! -Cheers🇦🇺👍🍻

[@rutniktrainer]

Looks brand new on video. Nice looking bike!

[@richardmorris7063]

Bike is almost too nice to put in the dirt.I'm really sad of the passing of Dale waxler.seemed like one of the good guys.bet your happy to be back at your compound men & Christie.

[@dannycole9401]

Love it. Talked to you earlier today about my buddy Bryan. Mr xr 350 is clean. A little piston slap and the speedometer is broken. I hope you guys can fully restore it if things work out. I can send photos . I'll talk to you in a few days. Thank you for all you do. I grew up riding an xr 80, cr 125,yz 80 and the big boys. Yz 490 black and yellow and a 84 cr 500

[@BAMBAM3316]

Had an 84 dual carb. Lost the oil pump so sadly it did not run forever. It was a super heavy tank but the 6 speed and torque was nice. Had to jump on the kicker to start it. Turned like an aircraft carrier and wanted to flip climbing a hill. The cr250 I had next '90 was leaps and bounds nicer to ride. More reliable too.

[@drawcoder]

Might be the most fun bike ever to ride. That sound though... so good.

[@logantomlinsonwiebe3619]

2 videos one day hell ya keep em comin hahah love it

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

I wish Honda would bring back that orange color. They got away from it in 1988 and never looked back. Sad. ☹️

[@bobbyrobertson7641]

My teenage dream bike!! Wow!!! Remember drooling on them in the Honda showroom!!

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

It has a Black thumb screw, you can turn it down really low. When you are hiding, a might have to move FAST. 🤪👍

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

Ha, Ha, Ha

[@zachhaus8488]

Somewhere a Honda engineer is smiling

[@rjaybruhh]

*_If only there was a dedicated company who rebuilt these 🥹_*

[@1991enduro]

Wow that's stunning that like the Victoria secret model version of a bike that's a keeper I'd be scared to take her on the dirt but I would I'd have to

[@syedasim8640]

Ken. Sad this will be sold after this video posted😭😭😭keep something for me. An original dual sport or enduros coming to museum in may!

[@deanow3631]

I've been looking for one of those but, that may be too nice!

[@hvalour1]

A very good looking bike.

[@jimbo2487]

Incredible bike.

[@jamesdavis7881]

I had a twin carb model of this bike... I cannot remember what yr it was.. those are super woods bikes... they're tractors!! Lol

[@canadianguy2417]

Got rid of my CR 125, and got one of these. 1984, XR350. Tones of power, rode amazing. Only issue, it would run hot and need to be cooled down after a few hours

[@tonycerino9645]

A real bike! Not one of them new garbage 4strokes.

[@TrumpDesantis-zm3kg]

WOW she's sweet!! the 4 valves vs 2 on the xr250 is huge

[@cyclerider5652]

Gorgeous bike. Honda designers are amazing. How do they do it? I had a 1983 model XR350R and loved it. I've seen you totally ripping it on one of these in the summer. Play bikes are so much fun!

[@RagdollRacingInc]

GET EM KAPLAN AMERICA

[@mattschwensen9562]

My first ever bike was a 1985 xr100rf. 👍

[@tankman319]

i have 2 86 xr250r's most reliable bikes i ever owned..

[@gabekatz7156]

I’m buying an 84 xr 350 today!! It’s not as good as this one but it’s nearly perfect!

[@charleswest2289]

I was 17 and worked all summer and got this bike for 800 bucks great shape. Funny thing is I just took it for the first ride and passed a state trooper on a wheelie thinking it was a normal car and I lost my driving privileges taken for a year before I ever got my permit. Minus four points on it when I did get it lol

[@RagdollRacingInc]

XR Honda's are siiiiiiiik

[@2-strokeracer531]

Wow.. What a stunner.... 🏁🇺🇸🏁