2022 HONDA CR500 AF 2 STROKE USA BUILT BY INDIANA HOOSIER AJ WAGGONER @ BUILT500.COM COMING SOON

[@andrewj.waggoner4858]

I'd like to thank Ken, Christie,kenny jr, and and the entire Kaplan crew for the invite and hospitality ! It was really great meeting you all. Kenny jr ,you knocked this out of the park, thank to! And I'd like to thank Ken for all his enthusiasm for the sport, the museam, his involvement in his community ,and love of the CR500 and support . It is truly appreciated. God bless.

[@KaplanCycles]

Amen brother! Its not every day the Godfather calls to stop by with a brand new billet engine Built500 !!! so we were all beyond psyched to have you here! Jr asked if we could get the first AND second 2022 CR500AF you build at Built500.com this year! The lines gonna be a long one! It was an honor to have you here! Keep up the great work 🇺🇸 America & Beyond is watching & listening! Thank you! - Ken Sr

[@sargesanders7080]

That was 95 when you raced my 500 at Casey “Wounded Knee” when you were racing that cheater bike Chris Kemp(300 KTM) agreed - Bill Sanders aka Gerrit Wolsink Btw where’s the pony tail? The 3 Day race at Casey tape is right here.

[@built500]

@@sargesanders7080 haha I'm old and forgetful. I'll have to check.out the Casey tape!!

[@franciscogrenho4150]

It was very nice to see ,the passion you two have about this moto.Cr 500cc 2t ,keep it alive forever. Thank you Ken for this video

[@WVdavidB]

Thank you for making a great bike!

[@maxrpm2215]

From Australia. . . long live the 500's and 2stroke riders 🇦🇺

[@carlcjs316]

This guy saved the CR500 with the offering of the billet cases, crank, etc after the NOS (new old stock) ran out. He deserves a statue in front of the museum!

[@KaplanCycles]

Excellent idea!

[@andrewj.waggoner4858]

I move so slow now that when I'm there it's like a living statue haha :)

[@smugreptile6695]

@@andrewj.waggoner4858 you aren't that old yet dad, give it a couple more decades! xD

[@built500]

@@smugreptile6695 thanks bud hahah but I'm getting slooooow.!!!!

[@H8er-Maker]

That stable of bikes is what my garage would look like after I win the Powerball.

[@kellyhavens6775]

Damn Skippy!!!

[@simplemann101]

Might as well double it for the flex, why not? Showroom bikes and runners

[@kpmechanics8432]

Oh ya first off but a huge shop and just load it full of all kinds of 2 stroke monsters

[@briandoyle6188]

That has really made me laugh because I said if I won euromillions the garage would full like that..the Kaplan auctions would be busy👍..

[@michaelcrider8413]

Same

[@mikepreciado7807]

Yur intro gave me tears. Of joy! My kid doesn't think those 500 arnt that fast. He rides a 21 500 ktm exc. I need to sit down an have a facts of life talk with him

[@slowridefpv9668]

lol

[@allensandven0]

It’s not your fault mike, it’s just the Euosyndrom and anti right hand kick start movement . Don’t give up on him, he’ll eventually grow out of these delusions . 😋

[@donniebaker5984]

You might what to explain how a two stroke makes it power that takes a good while to do .as there university professors who dont have a freaking clue and will tell you it us impossible as what they really do .and so far on you tube for the last ten years not one so call expert has ever got it right ..so yeah im your huckleberry know it all with full bragging rights ..when honda first introduced their first two stroke engines back in 1973 , i had just hired on as a honda technician ..and to do this you are required to attend honda R&D training center ..and for a week we were required to be instructed of how a two stroke Elsinore engine makes power ..and first day a honda C.E.O. introduced our instructor who could tell you what you had for breakfast by reading your spark plug ..his name was "Pop" Yoshimura the most famous tuner of all motorcycles in world and the same Yoshimura who built the first honda two stroke ever ..so you will have to agree of what he says is real ..and its simple two strokes are internally supercharged making boost in the crankcase supercharging the combustion chamber before it fires ...thats what we call the "power band" and when she comes "on the pipe" that when the sound waves from the expansion chamber catches up the the rpms of the crankshaft as the sound wave is so powerful it blocks the supercharged atmospheres of crankcase pressure from escaping the exhaust port untill the piston traps the mixture in the cylinder head combustion chamber and fires off more horsepower than you can ever make from a naturally aspirated 4 stroke that can only suck bang and blow ...2 stokes make boost ! Pop yoshimura knows

[@donniebaker5984]

@@allensandven0 and this year a Husqvarna fuel injected TC125 two stroke makes 40 supercharged horsepower while honda's CRF150F 4 stroke mx racer make 23 horsepower that sucks bangs and blows

[@allensandven0]

Mike, you do need to have the talk and believe me sometimes we have to do the hard things that are not always popular …. In fact the 2stroke community has been put in the corner for time out until we play fair.. I can’t tell you what to say but if I could it would go something like this ( hank hill to son Bobby) it’s like this Bobby, life ain’t fair , 2strokes aren’t gender neutral, if they were they’d be step through with a basket and a horn to squeeze ? And by the way … no body puts Baby in the corner ! Ok this last part unless you remember when Yamaha were yellow , Suzuki’s were fast , and even a paperboy could afford to race on Sunday. You may not get it ?

[@haroldscudabuh5179]

There ain't nothing else on the face of the planet , bad ass , like a 500 2 stroke. Long live the big bore 2 stroke.

[@Superjet113]

I bought my XR650R 12 years ago, just got a Valkyrie 1500 last week, now I need a CR500! Great show Kaplan America! Thank you!

[@majorlee1]

AJ is such a cool dude. Thank you for being you and keeping the 500 two smokers alive AJ! You are the man!

[@matthewbrown3708]

I thought that the 500AF company had gone out of business. Thank you soooo much for this video. This literally made my year!!! Matt -Idaho- Long Live the Two Stroke!

[@ianrobinson525]

It's great that he customizes & sets it up to suit the rider that's awesome. God bless the Godfather for what he does & God bless everyone at Kaplan America for bringing us these videos

[@andybowyer3602]

Watching old kaplan, never gets old!!!😅👍.

[@jayeddleston9486]

I’ll never got to rehab for being a two stroke addict just saying.

[@forzavale5303]

Greetings from Croatia!This is the best motorcycle channel on KZbin,stay safe ;)

[@mikellewis2346]

Since finding this channel I cant stop watching. Keep the 2 strokes alive guy's!!!!!

[@justinmchugh5837]

HERE HERE!! CAN I GET A HELL YEAH BROTHA! Awesome job on the video guys. The steadfast loyalty for BIG BORE two strokes on this channel is legendary. It's really cool to be able to finally put a face to "THE GODFATHER" name.

[@built500]

Haha ,thanks! A face made for radio! :)

[@KingCast65]

Yah.

[@999lazer]

Awesome interview Ken. What a great guy too. Love his passion for the 500's. Definitely on my bucket list to get him to make me a 999lazer edition 500 to match your Kaplan America special!

[@KaplanCycles]

Amen brother its the real deal!! If you get one and come here ill buy your plane ticket here! And we can have it delivered to kaplan cycles and you can spend the weekend breaking it in at the Kaplan compound and the Southwick national track!!!

[@andrewj.waggoner4858]

We will be ready when you are ! Congrats in the great rides this past year !

[@kushpaladin]

haha he is wrong saying only old people watching Kaplan. I'm 27 and watch every video

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Ken hit the TV networks to do a show around you !

[@KaplanCycles]

Ed im still under contract with discovery for a couple months then I'm a free agent! They spent a fortune doing one pilot episode of "Kaplan America" you can watch it at discoverygo.com

[@jamescarlphotography4523]

It's awesome that folks like you guys and AJ are invested in keeping 2 strokes, let alone 500s, around for riders to enjoy. One of my last race bikes was a 4 stroke -- but I've always felt the sport lost something when the transition went over to 4 strokes. I wonder if I would have gotten into the sport back in the early 80s as kid if the bikes were that complicated and expensive.

[@vetten76]

I had two 500’s. 87 and 93. Trail ridden only. Mexico, dunes, desert, everything. It never broke. They never pitched me off. Great bikes. Then I rode a 450 and that was it. Outstanding video.

[@dracer555]

That newest 500AF is nice AF. Well they all are. It's very interesting all the tech thats went into it. I'd like to rip it.

[@scott729]

Awesome channel, glad I stumbled onto it. I am Indiana native and raced Red Bud a few times..... yeah, Mike's leap is totally different when you approach the face, really glad I never put 100% into clearing the thing .... it is MASSIVE. Mike is the only one, I am aware of, that hit it on a 125 .... attempting that jump is a commitment and there really is nothing else to say about it. Thanks for your work, really appreciate the content.

[@ferkuzuel]

I am more of a dual sport kind a guy but I love watching this channel, maybe because I can see the love and the passion that you put into the making of every video Thanks

[@rickybailey7123]

Thanks so much for keeping all the 2 strokes alive I can't express this in words !!!

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

Great job on this video. Just keep pushing the 2 strokes for all the addicts. Maybe the AMA will get the hint and bring back 2 stroke nationals. Again great job.

[@jkirk7811]

I to am a Hoosier and have had the opportunity to ride a cr500af. Amazing machine an if you are seasoned and know how to use the power an keep a rhythm it makes for a wonderful riding experience.

[@tonyschiffiler4816]

I'm an old dirt bike rider, that 500 looks beautiful, Started riding in the mid 60 's , I miss it very much , thank you .

[@joshman2338]

That dual sport 500 is a dream minus the street tires. Imagine ripping down the road going 60 right into some gnalry trails on a 2 stroke. Brapppppp dreams

[@rickybailey7123]

He is so humble and knows he kicked there asses and every body at them races knows he was the dam man back in the day hands down man u are a bad ass dud !!!

[@tomn1026]

Damn !!! Really makes me miss my 440 Maico magnum , the new 4 stroke bikes are nice , but they don't have that 2 stroke Powerband!!!

[@pulsar2355]

Ken's comments fit like a fist. When I see it that way, I wonder when the hell can I order a 500 CR? Incredible, I am celebrating the two-stroke and driving them myself until it is no longer possible! Keep doing it

[@chrisgroves9829]

Nicely done fellas,thanks for keeping these 2 stroke beasts alive!😁

[@pyroaddictspyroaddicts6757]

2 STROKES FOR LIFE BABY FUCK YEA KAPLAN FOR PRESIDENT

[@justchillin6599]

YES THANK YOU 100 FUCKING PERCENT!

[@pyroaddictspyroaddicts6757]

@@justchillin6599 🤝✊🏾

[@Absolutezerobs]

Nice video Kaplan! Keep on! I have a old cr500 owners manual and a cr480 I will send you if you want. Sold the bike years ago.

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes please! Ken Kaplan 200 west main street Rockville ct 06066

[@thezoms9961]

Thank you both!

[@gmac9841]

Great viewing , AJ is a legend . I really like the 85 500 .

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

‘Never did try a big bore 2-stroke of my day (anyone remember the gold anodized radial fin head?) and are way to old for them now, but the passion exuded here to keep this alive for those that still enjoy them; we salute you all !💪🏽

[@allensandven0]

A porcupine head yes remember them well that’s what started guys getting fro perms and wearing pooka shell necklaces, yea fashion failed the late 70s early 80s but man the girls were fast and cars were cheap… lol 😝 just kidding 👀

[@stephenloflin4772]

Ken you should have more subscribers. Your videos are money for a guy that grew up in the 80's.

[@jeffknobby2700]

Mr.Kaplan you are the king of ping!!! The CR500 AF is definitely on my Christmas list...💯🇺🇸

[@ricardoguerra9411]

Strippas, Rippas and Beer! The Rippas are all lined up, As long as it has a Wing ... The Mighty 500 Alive and Well..Never guna Die..

[@hectorrivera6761]

Hell yeah this video is well put together let me give the editor a round of 👏 thank you God bless America 🇺🇸

[@andrewj.waggoner4858]

Kenny jr knocked it out of the park !

[@hectorrivera6761]

@@andrewj.waggoner4858 he sure did brother

[@timewilltell3098]

God Bless America ken Aj a great interview and a gorgeous collection of 500's Another awesome day at New England motorcycle museum 🇺🇲💪🇺🇲💪🇺🇲💪

[@jimmystevens9028]

I will definitely buy one of AJ's 500's someday. I had no clue about this until watching this video .. lol

[@darrenbaird989]

A bike for each month of the year plus how good can't wait to see the 001 2022 cr500af .times are looking good for the cr500 because of aj.keep it coming Kaplan 💯

[@jhmonthetube6339]

Long live the big bore 2 stroke. I would love to have one of his bikes ! In my time the YZ465-490 was the hottest rig.

[@user-po4jj9cx9l]

On Ken's swing arm: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." CRs rule.

[@accuratealloys]

That’s weird because I’m an atheist and I seem to be kicking ass. It’s like god doesn’t exist.

[@user-po4jj9cx9l]

@@accuratealloys Different 2 strokes for different folks. An ancient deity isn't everyone's cup of tea. But he's Lord to me. Peace to you!

[@kennethm.pricejr.8921]

Very interesting how you describe the modern four strokes as being disposable. Sounds exactly like what they have done to our car engines.

[@holychickensoffroad6347]

My brother started riding his 500 when he was 13 and he is now 25 with the same bike and absolutely rips it. He used to have 2 89 and 96

[@jamesjannell8706]

Very cool story and interview. Never knew about these bad assss hot rods. Wish I was 20 years younger.

[@rossilake218]

We all do!

[@irod6503]

One of my favorite Kaplan videos! Particularly at the very end w/the 450 pinky starts🤣🤣🤣 could not stop laughing👍👏🇺🇸 GBA & GB Kaplan Cycles.

[@fuhkoffandie]

what a killer interview with the most awesome guy in the world.he brought back a CR500 two-stroke. words cannot describe. rockville, Kaplan museum, oh I know that place. it's heaven.

[@leecurry8170]

What a vid, 2 heros of mine, I'm gonna get me a Built 500 and join Team Kaplan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys!

[@brucemorrison3563]

Make sure to do a video of a full gate of the five hundreds heading for the first turn at Southwick.Ive got goosebumps already.

[@bnol03686]

Videos are getting better and better! 😂 the 2 stroke horn edit was awesome

[@kgthegreatone943]

God bless you for keeping these bikes alive for the long haul. Thank you and God bless you and God bless America 🇺🇸

[@williamschuman4951]

Really like to see people with a passion, just saying motor on.

[@atomcolmes8873]

LOL! loved the opening of this interview, good laugh, great interview!, 85 cr 250 my fav bike of all, great memories

[@francklafontan4497]

It's Real, the Guy buld the 500 af in 2022!? Whaaa the collection ken.......🇨🇵✌️

[@jensduhem8904]

The blowing on the pipe gets me every time lmao you guys are truly amazing!

[@majorahole]

I was expecting there to be a black ring on his lips from the 2 stroke carbon residue

[@mikestowe6136]

the only thing that would suck about the cr 500 if something happened to aj hopefully someone else is learning from this to keep the 500 aiive forever

[@nardpuppy]

Glad to hear he is making discontinued parts like the countershaft and other hard to find parts.

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Congrats on the new engine...its a piece of art right there. Awesome listen to him tell his story. Im a 89 guy but that 91 ooo wee.. If i could only justify buying it. There all beautiful

[@jetenginethrust863]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I am very Patriotic & I love the red white & blue parts & graphics on those bikes! I hope they're available for sale somewhere so I can buy them for my 1990 & 1994 CR500's I've had for over 20yrs. Nice to hear parts are still gonna be available for the engines. "LET ER' RIP, TATER CHIP!" 🤘🤘

[@SamuelBarrPhotography]

This is a cool interview! Thank you Sr. for spending the time with Andrew. Andrew seems like a great guy with a great team and would be a pleasure to do business with. Hope I can get one of these bikes from you Andrew. God bless you both!

[@PETERNESS]

the King Of Ping ,damm Cpt America you made me spit my drink all over my computer screen ,im going through a low patch in my life but that made me do something i havent done for a spell and thats have a laugh,thankyou

[@jeffreymoran6234]

I luv two strokes my first new dirt bike was a CR 125, I'm riding a KTM now 2020 250sx.

[@hurstshiftin9873]

Pure insanity love it!! Great video! The KING of PING missed that the first time. Best name !

[@fixedguitar47]

When I was 14 for Christmas I got an AJ Waggoner airbrushed helmet! Once I grew out of it I passed it down, but that’s how cool of a guy AJ is! That and he plays a Carvin.

[@glenncrockett4451]

I had a CR480 4speed model then went to the 98 XR600 that I got new, road a buddies race prep'ed 94 CR500R and to this day don't know how these guys ride that beast lol. Saw that bike break two of my friends who thought they knew how to ride lol.

[@BellaFrenchie]

This is honesty the most wholesome and best video ever. Love your stuff keep up the great work.

[@grahamcox8385]

Aj builds the best cr500af going around, just top quality beasts and drool worthy bikes, I love em all ❤️👍😁

[@jamesamsler2418]

If Honda brot 2strokes back, they would make $$$$

[@jcsquared1111]

Your channel is simply awesome!!! I want to make the pilgrimage up to the museum. Once I get back in my riding Groove again. Been 20 years and jumping back on thr 2 stroke in a few weeks!!

[@leejohnson9139]

That #17 bike is absolutely beautiful !!! In my opinion that gen had the cleanest looking plastics

[@HansZuerner918]

Larracos leap is no joke pretty sure it is a 120ft up hill triple out of a sand. Awesome to hear all this thanks for the awesome video

[@built500]

It's a huck,but they change to corner before it and the run all the time as well as the inital jump face,so at times it's much easier than others :). I havnt done it in years, getting old haha

[@foxwood67]

Back in the day i had a new 85 Cr500 and a few years later bought an 86. I regret selling those machine. Awesome power true beasts.

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Very nice...simply awesome.....Australia is watching...great interview excellent work..cr 500 forever...💯💯💯💯

[@marksommerville5857]

Racing any 500cc 2 stroke against 450cc lawnmowers is cheating really. I don't know why younger people think 4 strokes have more torque, they don't. They have more torque at low revs like all tractors, but get the revs up and a 50cc smaller 4 stroke has a long long way to go yet. The truth is, 4 strokes are easier to ride, they are for lazy riders. You need to keep a 2 stroke happy in an often narrow rev range. The other big 4 stroke problem is when they are pushed, opened up etc to match the power of a 2 stroke they blow up all the time, and as Ken said, they are too expensive to fix, but 2 strokes are easy and cheap to fix.

[@Wreckhouse69]

Kap man. I respect your love for the game so much. Straight legendary interview right here. Kaplan is for the culture 🙏

[@mikemaatta216]

I want one so bad, so glad he is keeping these bike alive !!!!

[@ryanrodriguez70]

Love u guys. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@smallbore7025]

An excellent video. I've never seen AJ before. I've seen his bikes though.

[@robertraft]

awesome, no one talks about seth anymore. guy was nuts, and always wadded it up lol.

[@graemebartmann7872]

Seth Enslow,crazy AF.I remember that dude

[@thedude-wb5vx]

Now i wanna buy a brand new crf450 wear the motor out and have this guy build me my dream bike with it!! This is freaking awesome!! Just recently found this channel and have always loved 2 strokes didnt know they are still being made with 500's. These are some nice looking motors. WOW

[@jameswhiteman413]

Its good news that people like him can re engineer parts , now work on the 97YZ250 plz

[@cyclerider5652]

Great interview with AJ! Seems like a really nice guy. I like his modesty. He sounds like a pretty awesome rider to me and builds killer 2-stroke AF bikes! I rode a few water cooled CR500's and always loved them. Like AJ said, they are easy to ride with big smooth power.

[@jmsblk1]

I bought the last brand new factory CR500 in Australia in 2003 this one could be road registered and I absolutely loved it I stupidly sold it in 2011 since then I have been waiting for a current 500 that matches the latest 450 tech to be available is this the guy to make it happen.

[@KaplanCycles]

A resounding HELL YES. Contact AJ @ Built500.com

[@Brava-x2f]

In England we call 4 stroke dirt bikes 4 bangers.. long live the 2 strokes baby

[@davidgauthier5339]

I would kill for those bikes. I rode about half of them on Maine trails in the 1980s. They were more durable than they got credit for. Did some mock racing with friends. We loved to do time trials on fave trails. Ah the good old days when you could buy a track warrior and resto mod it for about $300 with better clutch, should, heads etc.

[@Out-Here-]

Glad to hear he’s reproducing 125/250 stuff.. I want to keep my 99 250 alive forever, And definitely wants a built 500

[@hitemup6455]

This is some of the coolest stuff ever 🇺🇸

[@rossilake218]

Great video, been watching K America for some time. Love the drag strip across the street. Occasional crashes on the 500’s. A.J. I sure miss The Service Honda shop. Ronnie Mac needs one in his vids. Ross

[@built500]

Heya mr lakage! Hope all is well man :)

[@pacopetepnw3434]

end screen. ..let me start the four stroke with my pinky. XD Great interview w/AJ.

[@doobyboy21]

Damn ! I got a RM 250 01 and my dream is to one day try a CR 500 AF !

[@joechancio5177]

Great video and info. I remeber the 1st time i rode a cr 500. Had to lean it on a tree to kick start it. Lol. What a beast. Really enjoy all your videos. Awesome bikes. Thanks again.

[@paulwatson1825]

Hey Cap, the bike you’re saying that’s a 97’ has a 98’ seat cover and decals. I know because I’ve owned both.

[@thedownhillerboy]

I enjoyed the video and the interview very much! Keep up the good work and keep all them bikes warm and cozy up in that fine museum space you got there!👌👏👍

[@davidtenhundfeld6815]

Kaplan: "Theres no bike on the planet that is more fun 2 ride than a CR500" Me: "Aint gonna argue that" ✌

[@SEILLC]

I'm gonna find out this weekend. Got an 89 sitting in my garage waiting on a throttle assembly. Once its here, were taking it to the track.

[@Kxrmcrtcsxcrfkxfrmzyfzkxlkdrtm]

Hey Kap. My buddy have a rare yz250WR. Sir that machine rides better than today's 450 four strokes. I want you to come check it out. He'll really enjoy your company too. He told me you purchased a 125 Elsinore from a family member of his. I would've been honored

[@local631]

I use to run a CR480R Elsinore 4-speed when all my friends had 80's and 125's and 1 friend ran a Suzuki RM250.. I was 14 and My friends brother sold it to me for a grand .. said it needed to be rebuilt but still ran decent and wanted me to get used to first.. 2 months later he tore it apart as a winter project.. gave it back a week later .30 over .. i took it up to the high school on that weekend rolled it down the hill and pop started it in 2nd... got on it hit 3rd and 4th and it was a lot faster.. i expected more from what he had told me about it but was not complaining...when i pulled up next to them 5 minutes later it stalled ..and he said well you warmed it up nicely reached over and shut off the choke and said try that again... I rolled down the little hill to the practice field and as soon as I dropped the clutch this time it was a much angrier and violent answer.. I grabbed 3 and 4th to try and bring the front end down.. I went across the practice and game field about 4 or 5 times ground frozen with 6in of snow and ice across it.. when spring training started months later those trenches were still their from that test ride.. i kept that bike until 87 when the new HONDA TRX 250 R quad came out and I went up rt20 and bought one off of Doug Danger..I'm 52 right now and just telling that story brings me back to that exact second I realized how special that bike was...

[@natesaggs9507]

It’s not the angle of the dangle or the sag of the bag but it’s the throb of the knob that does the job !!!!!

[@johnstrefling6324]

Simply awesome! Growing up in Michigan City Indiana, Larraco cycle center was just over in La Porte. I'm really curious about Larraco's leap? Love the big 2 smokers - had 81 RM 250 & 82 CR 480. Rode them at the sand bowl just south of the prison. Great interview keep up the great work, glad to see a Hoosier keeping the faith !