If there ever was a drawn line... Kaplan has erased it.
@sonnyseabury40512 жыл бұрын
My kind of person!
@hankschrader1492 жыл бұрын
Comment of the year right here ☝️☝️
@LibertyRocks542 жыл бұрын
Does this dude not know his year bikes, this started life as a 2019 Kenny, not a 2021 lmfao. Always messes up the years on these 500af builds.
@sonnyseabury40512 жыл бұрын
@@LibertyRocks54 You sure are critical, huh? He's forgotten more than most will ever know. The only perfect person is God. I know you make mistakes too, as do I.
@richardstremlow60752 жыл бұрын
Down south there’s tons of money people would buy them left and right
@philthome13032 жыл бұрын
There’s nothing quite like the sound of a two-stroke through headphones with a cup of coffee to get a morning started. 👍😁🏁
@scoobywho7102 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I’m doing rn ✌️😂
@chupacabraracing1812 жыл бұрын
Best looking and sounding 500 I've ever seen/heard!!! Excellent work and craftsmanship
@rob11292 жыл бұрын
I've rode nothing but Honda's my whole life, nothing else compares to the dependability, fit & finish. However that new YZ500 Power valved from BRC might have just brought old big bore two strokes up to date with electric start & fuel injection options coming
@chupacabraracing1812 жыл бұрын
@@rob1129 I had no idea Yamaha was making a 500 2stroke! Good to know. However I've been riding 450s for 12 years now. Not sure if I could go back to a 2t.
That snare drum idle gets my blood pumping. I would love to have that bike. Instead here I lay in a hospital bed. I had a 2002 kx250 all pro circuit exhaust, werks performance jug and wisco piston. I'm too sick to ride at this point,I'll probably never ride again and I'm 32. Love this channel and love the bike! Ride on fellas
@AsherCB350 Жыл бұрын
How u now?
@chleofranquet219 ай бұрын
how are u man?
@WtfWhy-tl2zl5 ай бұрын
Fasting fasting fasting and juicing. Get well soon
@graemebartmann78722 жыл бұрын
Senior's going to make Honda bring these thing's back in to production ☝️
@sandboy42 жыл бұрын
They are very nice, But they will they kill you if you are not carefull, Love it.
@1N2themystic2 жыл бұрын
@@sandboy4 why? Cause it's a 2 stroke? Hogwash.
@sandboy42 жыл бұрын
Hop so
@Firstmajortomlikestoticker Жыл бұрын
Honda is 2 🐓to build these
@Sleaze2800 Жыл бұрын
@@1N2themystic bc your gay 🌈 and can only afford $900 150s
@ronniewilliz1532 жыл бұрын
Someone did a great job on porting. You can tell how easily that thing moves some air.
@martycech58442 жыл бұрын
Mr. Eric Gorr did the porting! Good stuff😉
@scatpack4402 жыл бұрын
I am a Suzuki guy, but damn, love the crackle of a big bore 2 stroke, and that bike is off the chain!
@Davido502 жыл бұрын
👍
@wade9982 жыл бұрын
Yes, same here. Suzuki sport bikes and Honda dirt bikes!
@scatpack4402 жыл бұрын
I am talking dirt bikes, I ride Victory V-twins on the road.
@terryboehler57522 жыл бұрын
I need this. I loved my CR500. Fabulous land cruiser. Gobbles terrain, spits it out behind. I let a friend ride it. I rode my XR500. We raced at his mini oval track. I just followed him until he looped out and I won the covered Pennzoil trophy. It was a plastic Pennzoil can with a plastic figure glued on the cap. Before he looped it, it threw a rocky roost like I was being hosed by a firetruck. Good times. But I Need this one. I'm 70.
@jasoneardley22022 жыл бұрын
Hands down if you hear the word Honda or gas gas you automatically think of Kaplan cycles just the most bad ass machines come outa that shop!! Thanks Ken for sharing all these bikes always puts a smile on my face god bless America 🇺🇸
@ralphvasso72092 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful bikes being built and restored over there. Keep up the great work boys
@jameshope5242 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds amazing. Can't beat a two-stroke
@josedias25852 жыл бұрын
Nothing better then rotary motor sounds and 2 stroke motors 🤌🏻🤌🏻 watched the whole video twice just to hear it.
@jeffreyrh2 жыл бұрын
I had an 85 and 87 CR500. Miss them!!! Such beasts.
@Davido502 жыл бұрын
My favorite 500AF I've seen yet!
@Emee5324 Жыл бұрын
This bike should last at least 20 years !! Amazing components, powerful in every sense!!
@randynichols30562 жыл бұрын
that bike looks and sounds amazing... build me one I love a 2 stroke bike and have ridden since I was a little boy on both 2 and 4 strokes but there's always been something special about being on a 2 stroke. Amazing bike dude love it!
@mckyvr Жыл бұрын
The workmanship on that case is fantastic
@stanbaird71822 жыл бұрын
The sight and sound, brings tears to my eyes, it's beautiful can I have it. 👽
@spooge332 жыл бұрын
It's a Honda. Everything has been changed and/or upgraded, but it's a Honda. Buy it, race it, and pray no one claims it.
@guyyoung38292 жыл бұрын
Wicked bike thanks for sharing this one of a kind machine, I sure would love to own it sounds and rides perfectly awesome buddy
@stanbaird71822 жыл бұрын
It really is the most beautiful bike I've ever seen, you're one cool dad he should keep that work of art. I would never, never, never sell that.👽
@MustangNthusiest2 жыл бұрын
Love to see a new vs old 500 CR from the 80s.
@craigmorgan46762 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning machine,sounds super crisp and the workmanship of that engine,man!👌👊💪🔥🔥🔥🔥
@AVPROD668 ай бұрын
C’est toi qui a la plus belle collection du monde merci de ton partage
@hoodnut1972 жыл бұрын
Wing ping ting got to love a good old 2 stroke.No smoke no poke.
@19viECh812 жыл бұрын
The way he talks about this Legendary Bike absolutely fuels my need to have One 😂 ...such amazing Bike!!
@jjse792 жыл бұрын
There is nothing not to like about big cc 2 stroke bikes 😍
@jpesicka492 Жыл бұрын
Something about a PC pipe on the big bores is so snappy.
@yogiballa2 жыл бұрын
Omg the most amazing thing I have ever seen you are the kings I aspire to do the same!!
@shwderborgerf12272 жыл бұрын
Estaba perdiendo con una TDR250 que botaba 70 caballos , Pazo algo misterioso 250XR de 39 caballos se sacó su cadena y todos vieron que no perdí , abandone , 250XR siempre salió VICTORIOSO. 6 Carreras de VICTORIA aunque con un neumático pinchado .
@onewheelup2 жыл бұрын
gorgeous and even has my favorite exhaust i love pro circuit damn it sounds good,looks great too.
@levisalvini41102 жыл бұрын
That engine has the sound of HAPPINESS
@kk2into1942 жыл бұрын
I love it when you go ham on these bikes.
@rockyesterline79422 жыл бұрын
What can you say but clean clean long live the two-stroke 500 Honda
@richardstremlow60752 жыл бұрын
Y’all need to manufacture that same exact bike and sell them. Super clean.
@user-dg7sy8cz3b2 жыл бұрын
That’ll wake up the neighbors! Love it
@Nick-Edwards2 жыл бұрын
How come you went with cr500 platform instead of kx500? I have always preferred kx just because of the power valve.
@bryanoliver55502 жыл бұрын
Greatest built Honda 2 - Stroke , I agree with you , it will be a dream bike for you out their searching . Do you think maybe Robbie Knievel would make it to your Motorcycle Sales & Shop works , if you invited him one day ?
@dr.hugog.hackenbush94432 жыл бұрын
He has one of Robbies bikes in the museum allready.
@Poongobbler41302 жыл бұрын
That bike is absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could buy just about every bike in your shop but I can’t. My favorite has been that macco 700 but this one may have just taking it’s spot lol
@pc-easy Жыл бұрын
Maybe maico😂
@andyroo30222 жыл бұрын
The sound brings back some fond memories, but I have to say no. I don't bounce anymore at my age. Awesome bike.
@jarvislarson68642 жыл бұрын
Just lie to yourself as I do and rather than bounce...glide in to a gradual home base slide or tuck n roll ninja style....lol
@andyroo30222 жыл бұрын
@@jarvislarson6864 Ha, hell yeah. I definitely did the home base slide. And if I think about it a few tuck and rolls too. Tank slapped an RZ350 when I was younger and did the Superman flying rendition over the handlebars. Unfortunately I left my cape at home and landed on the road.
@stujones35668 ай бұрын
Wow dude that is fucking perfection. AJ Waggoner is on top of his game
@robcormican23602 жыл бұрын
Dale junior in the background sure seems to be pumped on it
@paulwilliam72312 жыл бұрын
All due respect cr500 one of my favorite bikes you've done a excellent job on it 💯👌🏻👍🏻
@tosh20122 жыл бұрын
Omg. My dream bike! It's probably better that I don't own a beast like that though....
@leahtaryn80272 жыл бұрын
FAAAARRRRKKK!,senior Honda need you shoehorned right in there (what are we going to release next) meeting! That is insane and you have manifested it!
@Fifty-one-Fifty8 ай бұрын
Did I see a Suzuki RM 500D in the background in another video? Love the work you do
@christopherwalker60569 ай бұрын
Gorgeous 500. Any idea what the top speed is on that bike?
@paulvandersluys74122 жыл бұрын
Mr CC RIDER -that's the Sound!
@ThePurePlayaz2 жыл бұрын
"Buy This, F the rest" Love it. hahah
@tomthomas99102 жыл бұрын
Billet bullet" crisp big bore radness" trench digging madness" melting over that bike" life of power"
@ΧρήστοςΜουσιάδης2 жыл бұрын
Hey KEN , injuries aside , what's the longest you've gone without riding?? Keep it up man!!!! You're an inspiration!!!
@KaplanCycles2 жыл бұрын
10 days in a row over the last 13 years
@theaustralianconundrum2 жыл бұрын
@@KaplanCycles I actually have a 2001 CR500 brand new in crate in one of our storage sheds and I wouldn't part with it for any money. And it looks a LOT nicer than that fantasy restoration. Cheers from Australia.
@Lousasshol2 жыл бұрын
@@theaustralianconundrum sure ya do kangaroo
@theaustralianconundrum2 жыл бұрын
@@Lousasshol Sure do!
@paxmanautoauto75792 жыл бұрын
There is some massive sand hills where I live I ride my kawi 450 And try to climb, I can make it up 3/4 the way I want to see if that bike could rally me to the top That bike is bad ass!
@kenjuicekrajewski95772 жыл бұрын
Kx 500 and send it anywhere desert ,hill climb,motocross or dragrace!!!
@rodbrezinski803311 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning and sounds amazing
@1N2themystic2 жыл бұрын
So it's been a month since the video. I assume it's sold. How much did it bring?
@bartbullock97422 жыл бұрын
What makes these big two strokes so killer, 3rd and 4th gear starts, depending on the track.
@propacollector34992 ай бұрын
qestion porting wouldint be same out say every bike from same year if you got cr from the shop way back specs ie
@babber2252 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to visit your museum I have it in my plans
@seather8632 жыл бұрын
Top notch quality!
@Davido502 жыл бұрын
Well hand made brotha of course .
@Enjoytheinbetween2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Wish Honda could put some of that HP in the CRF300!!
@jpesicka4922 жыл бұрын
Ya no. Gotta out some $$ into it to unlock it. Had to do so on my drz400e.
@sonnyseabury40512 жыл бұрын
Get rid of that 4 stroke brother, and get yourself a nice 2 stroke dirtbike. Dirtbike riding is all about 2 strokes and powerbands, which is the thrill of them, and why people like them so much. Once you ride a 2 stroke, you will throw your 4 stroke to the side.
@dennisbagatin44802 жыл бұрын
Damn that thing is juicy!! Beautiful bike 💯✌️
@metalted6128 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! So awesome!! Love your channel!!!
@romper44442 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, if I may ask, I'm really curious as to the reason your son decided not to race and what class and series was he planning on racing that bike in? I didn't know they allowed 500 smokers to race 450's.(kinda feels like cheating! Haha)We all would have loved to see some footage of that happening. Does he have plans to do it in the future?
@scottsmith56232 жыл бұрын
I would have to guess an age class… 25+… etc… not sure how old his son is tho…
@MrMatto842 жыл бұрын
That's a work of art a millionaire should buy it and give it to me just because they can 😂
@erlingcypriansen2 жыл бұрын
Kvalitet 👌Hilsen fra Norge 🇧🇻
@billymadison80362 жыл бұрын
That sounds crisp and dialed tf in
@Sean85Laney2 жыл бұрын
Can you put a bigger stator, bigger battery, street legal and 5+ gal fuel tank?
@leovirgens4672 жыл бұрын
Maravilhosa demais um sonho amei top demais
@bigpetesr52542 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much horsepower and torque that Cr500af puts on the Dyno, another beautiful pristine Cr500af, God Bless
@jarvislarson68642 жыл бұрын
I'd guess 70+at crank 60+ rear tire
@bigpetesr52542 жыл бұрын
@@jarvislarson6864 yeah most definitely that's a beautiful bike man, I bet it's just as nasty as the other one he has, hopefully it's there when I go to purchase that Cr500 and a couple Gas Gas Dirt bikes, thank you I appreciate it, God bless my Brother....
@ritedone24342 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 2020 CR500AF Nice Bike
@ccsmooth552 жыл бұрын
I went to the ebay page but couldnt find the listing. Any idea how much this sold for?
@dennismillus45812 жыл бұрын
How much?? Is your price comparable to one directly from AJ?
@stephencrisson35952 жыл бұрын
Man that things beautiful right on two-stroke rocket ship right there you want to go into the future wrap your legs around one of them bad boys😅💪🤙‼️
@paddy26612 жыл бұрын
Holly Grail , it's just purer horn , been Honda and 2stroke all my life , can't buy one yet but will.
@dansgaragebuilds30862 жыл бұрын
Ken! Build a banshee! The world is waiting
@frankielove312 жыл бұрын
I can’t make up my mind I know im definitely having a 500 2 stroke, im leaning hard towards the 23 BRC gasgas 500
@thevoxofreason84682 жыл бұрын
These are so darn pretty.
@waltcomotorsports39942 жыл бұрын
Am i the only one who has been DYING to see them jump something off that dock… that fuckin bike is immaculate, kaplan always says “hundred dollar bills everywhere you look” he needs to start saying thousand dollar bills lol
@RealHooksy2 жыл бұрын
No mate, I was hoping senior would ride straight off the dock too 😬 Maybe next time?
@jamesamsler24182 жыл бұрын
That rear fender just waiting 2 get snapped off!!!
@mikeflamion79152 жыл бұрын
oh that thing sounds nice and crispy
@Sean85Laney2 жыл бұрын
That 540 looks sick
@Webedunn Жыл бұрын
I can’t watch no more! I WANT IT!😭
@luke99112 жыл бұрын
Straight to the pewl room. Next to my 1098R. To nice to ride. Irreplaceable.
@justforlaughs89882 жыл бұрын
My goodness that is gorgeous!!!!
@yinyangyin2 жыл бұрын
maan, these bikes ! i have to keep wiping my mouth. 🏴☠️
@curbsideconversions2 жыл бұрын
i wish they would start a 500 2st ranking again and let honda yam suz and kawi start making the 500s again
@xjbobbin823 ай бұрын
Best of the best. No bs!
@hellonwheelz222 жыл бұрын
Is this still for sale? Didn't see it listed on your website so I'm assuming so.
@KaplanCycles2 жыл бұрын
Sold immediately
@scottyd22622 жыл бұрын
This is just one of the bikes that Honda should have made...
@scottyd22622 жыл бұрын
Great to see that you guys are onto these scam "message me for a prize" comments that are making the rounds on most dirt bike channels atm.. The guy was even using the Kaplan avatar !!! Everyone should report these scam comments straight away !!!
@bartbullock97422 жыл бұрын
What does the bike way wet????????????????????????
@nayr872 жыл бұрын
So Is BUILT the new Service Honda then?
@KaplanCycles2 жыл бұрын
It always was built. Since before during and after sercice honda. Same guy . The Godfather. AJ
@nayr872 жыл бұрын
@@KaplanCycles thanks for the reply,can You elaborate though? Were they two different companies? I just saw the service honda wrench sticker on the swingarm and thought maybe they had bought the company or brought it back under a different name.
@Howie32 жыл бұрын
HELL YES!!!!!!! Real Deal Braaapppppp
@2smokejoke2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to finally do my 02 cr500af
@Вячеслав-о7в1ч2 жыл бұрын
Супер і звук вихлопна приємний...
@datsun6202 жыл бұрын
Sr, can you talk to someone at Honda to bring these two strokes back? I’d buy a 500,250,125,and even a 85
@ragnarironspear17912 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking bike
@justincoats72362 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Wow. So what would this cost to buy? It would be so fun to show up to the track on this.
@dr.hugog.hackenbush94432 жыл бұрын
A brand-spanking new '23 is about $23K, plus whatever else you want done to it or extras. Pretty much built-to-order.
@justincoats72362 жыл бұрын
@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 thanks for the information.
@bennybenitez37312 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I rode a two stroke when I got of I was shaking like I had just lost my verginatie
@jaysan73162 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Xmas Morning ‼️ SmokeM if u Gottem ……. B E A U T Y ‼️ 💨
@timgannon29932 жыл бұрын
Do you need that studded wrist thing to ride it
@KaplanCycles2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's been my lucky charm since I've been 15 years old seen a lot of motherfuckers die maybe the Thing is keeping me safe