OUR BEST DAY YET 500cc Two Stroke Drag Race

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[@whitejake25]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face your manhood is questionable.

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

Hey hey I'm not a man 😂

[@adytowe7969]

Yes I agree with you on that

[@markhatcher4325]

Amen Brother

[@henris8367]

Some say he’s never lifted a weight in his life, he just rides 500 2-strokes

[@alexnutcasio936]

I dunno, but that’s a hard 55……for Wolverine

[@cybertones942]

Resistance training and all that vibration not to mention the strain when g force is felt

[@Aiden-me2zs]

He lifts 500 2 strokes

[@jamespeterson4885]

​@@alexnutcasio936😊

[@brandonlanning1287]

Dat right

[@jeffreymueller7397]

I am 58 years old and the only 2 stroke that ever scared me was a KX500. I could have bought for 12hundred bucks. Mucho low end torque , Was stock with Barkbusters . I grabbed a handful of throttle and it almost flipped me over. I spent the rest of my short ride laying over the gas tank to keep it from flipping over again. Those were the days!!! Good job guys and good luck from Austin Texas. Keep safe during covid!!!

[@KH2PM]

Ken it was great seeing you and the whole crew out ripping it up on these Vintage Big Bore 2-strokes. What an awesome day you all had! Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartbarnes7525]

This is living the dream this really gets My heart pumping , love your energy and passion .

[@jessedemayo4883]

Merry Christmas Ken and the whole crew greetings from East Haven can’t wait to make it up to the museum again with our whole crew of bikers to bask in the glory of the New England motorcycle museum again

[@H3avyHaul3r]

don’t flip that RM500 she’s rare....

[@johnmclean4911]

Beautiful bikes and loads of fun. Great friends having a lot of fun together. So jealous 🤗

[@rickyrobertson8064]

My most treasured memories was going UP the SKI SLOPES in summertime on a 500 2 stroke YAMATRENCHER 1977! LOL DANG DANG DANGDANG!

[@mattschwensen9562]

That cr480 sounded mint ! I never realised the chain was on right

[@danielbell5487]

A had a QR50 when was 4 it sat in the shed for years road it b4 a past down to my 5 year son it still ripped lol it was 1984 gold weels happy days UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 England

[@leadhead7338]

@17:23 Im rebuilding a 86 CR250 R got it in boxes and a bare frame! put together with new top end, once i started it, it ran for about 10 seconds and im assuming the Crank locked up!...Just my Luck! ..... Back to Square 1! but I LOVE IT!

[@zGuy-yp6um]

You just can't beat 2 strokes this is like the dream trailer!!!! Just need a couple quadzillas and and some banshee's. I know your bike guys but it would just be iceing on the cake

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

Passion - Kaplan family 🙏💪🏻🤝🇺🇸🏖

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

God bless you ken ! That that was awsum!

[@ccsmooth55]

That RM500 is the Holy Grail of 500s. Very limited run of those. Nice find!

[@chef1788]

satisfying to see how the front wheel just comes up in low rpm

[@Mr.M1STER]

20:56 Cops casually cruise by.... "Nothing to see here occiffer".

[@WaylonAxe]

At 10:20, Kaplan finally mentions the ATC70. Long live the trikes!!!

[@bobthenob9017]

500cc pipe horns hahaha love it :)

[@maxstacks0073]

I have a 86 RM 500 and a 87 Quadzilla 500... Nothing better in my opinion.

[@jasonrutherford1722]

Best videi ever i cry everytime 🤣🤣🤣🤣u guys rock!!!

[@khaoscorporation3921]

I was 16 in 1984 when all these god machines were still new my buddy had the 87 black XL 250 brand new the thing was sic

[@russ4454]

I’ve never seen someone so excited to find out a bike has a kick stand haha

[@shire413RA]

I've riden one of those XL 250r and there awesome!!

[@geoffrysteiner8532]

Dont Matter who won or which bike....just matters that these iconic 2 Stroke Big Bores are still Kings......

[@52films45]

I love the older bikes

[@Bobby8451]

All those mean green machines! Aaaahman!!! Wow

[@rizzamcbride4191]

The TM 400 was much harder to handle and scary fast HAD ONE

[@chrisstockton7153]

That is a sick bunch a bikes

[@loudonleasing9435]

I'd love to spend a day there!!

[@leonmaurice6416]

What a sick combination!

[@jaimepalma9687]

Im waching this video and i can stop smiling 🔥🔥🔥

[@mnicrashSoren]

Trailer of awesome

[@bobthenob9017]

About time I subscribed don't know why I hadn't sooner :)

[@manibaudilio674]

wish i worked here damn would love to work on all those engines

[@scottlochans4180]

Surely for a quick start, lying down across the tank, help keep the front wheel down, just a thought. Professor Bandit 650 B.T.E.out., Bandit Torque ENJOYMENT only, nothing technical.

[@darylkemp3241]

These oldschool guys know how to handle those wild animals .

[@philhotchkin8269]

Whilst riding my new 86 CR600R cross river from Kentworthys moto x park. Friends were riding: Trent Lacey a notorious 85 CR500. Dave Blasingim ? CR480. Mike Dankworth IT250?

[@444MarlinSS]

My favorite...490YZ

[@udofrank2902]

Very good, ever tried a 490 Maico

[@jamesmurphy2301]

Just out of curious, did your father or uncles worked as an instructor at UTI school out of Norwood, MA?

[@alanhaskins347]

Common issue with 500s is the front wheel is allergic to the ground

[@bachmansgarage2593]

Man I want that yz 490 shes mint

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

These are the bikes of my era, kids today have no idea. 2 strokes best, fuck the rest! 😸

[@davt8615]

Would you ship the 96 kx250 to the uk? Love you guys man dude's got some bikes 😍

[@Wreckhouse69]

Dang that rm sounded mint

[@gasolinaoleo2349]

Pretty good

[@ryanwojciechowicz1962]

Dude this is sweet I have an 04 kx250 amd I'm looking for a kx500 you sell these bad boys I want a 125 and a 500 to make my set complete you can't be too far i heard you talking about unadilla

[@kitano47]

lmao that horn scene

[@BigElly12]

This guys using a whole microphone

[@jobysmith132]

Great fun

[@tb8573]

Is that a police car driving by at 20:54 at the same time 500 cc two strokes bikes are hauling ass?!

[@jppryor4552]

This is like that Richie rich movie

[@kennys501]

Honda. #1

[@steveherron5927]

Old guys can still ride tough

[@EJ-74]

🔥AWESOME🔥

[@jbrat122]

That first KX that came came off the hauler is the best bike on there but them Yamaha were bad as fuck too

[@randyledford6496]

When did wolverine retire and start buying dirt bikes..

[@BikerBenny]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLouisamite]

Lmao ,,,I needed that

[@ianmangham4570]

Since he merged with Buddy Repperton.

[@drpork1360]

I kind of thought he looked like Dog the bounty hunter 😂

[@roflstomps324]

@@drpork1360 you need glasses

[@paulgrogan8032]

This is why this is the most "INTRESTING" motorcycle channel in the World, thank you Kaplans🙏

[@danielbalbi4630]

Q maquinas bestias asecinas uruguayo racing

[@arthurteigland695]

I just finally found the channel earlier. I've been watching on and off. Like Wtf youtube? Why didn't you recommend them awhile back? 🤔🤔Lol JK.

[@yzmoto80]

45-50 year old ex-moto x racers are watching this video with goosebumps, shivers, tears, and sweat on their forehead, all at the same time. If that isn’t a thing, it is now. Thank you for this !!

[@volksquadman]

Oh YES - that's what I did- tears & goosebumps, mate, those memories come Rushing back like an 490 on full song up a big Hill!

[@thedude8976]

YUP I GET CRAZY STOKED 😜 WATCHING THIS VIDEO

[@Da808Boii]

Shit im 35 and watching this with shivers and tears.

[@neilw5198]

Yep 43years old.....lot of dream bikes there.

[@thooke222]

@@l1yt293 too much for the rising generation to handle

[@criscross572]

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw

[@KaplanCycles]

Love it

[@jimmyplott1753]

@@KaplanCycles I ride a KX500 zing model. Named wikky wicked and I do believe it's the fastest dirt bike. I'd like to find out.

[@KaplanCycles]

Jimmy bring it to the 500 shootout at Southwick

[@martinknott8251]

I love these videos honestly my friend owns a kx 500 he races as we are from the UK but wow you guys have the old skool beauty's that rm is absalutly stunning

[@dant565]

Amen

[@satanicpoet5093]

This guy is a cross between wolverine and glen danzig

[@jtgross2324]

satanic poet HAHA accurate

[@charlesgreer7641]

Buddy off the movie christine

[@saycefan]

Definitely Buddy Reperton from Christine

[@maryhash7588]

nailed

[@davehoward22]

Accurate, because Buddy the "school kid" look about the same age in christine

[@big_mike_nyc]

This is the best f’ing motorcycle channel on the internet!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎😎😎😎

[@youngstayoung6633]

Love how this giy treats his employe's like friends. Let's them all have a rip and grt involved. What a boss. Fair play man

[@malamawestside]

Awesome Boss 👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽✌🏽

[@charliepapa5835]

If that isn't the single greatest day of work I've ever seen! U guys hiring??

[@ky5404]

dream job !

[@derekdreke4990]

🤣🤣🤣 right

[@RanchoDeSanchez]

I was just thinking that as I clicked on the video “man I’d be cool if I worked there”

[@bradley1995]

I'll work for free!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@bradley1995 I would too !

[@jades323]

That rm500 is a real hard bike to find I never thought I’d see one is such good shape

[@josuedavid3786]

batman didn’t even know it existed

[@DanBlake3rd]

Yeah, I loved the RM500 probably the best all round bike of that era. Wish they would have not quit making them.

[@shajamesgibson3293]

batman g

[@Bryan-uk9kh]

I have one :) needs a restoration but I'm doing a restoration on a kreidler right now. If u want to see it right now u can add me on instagram: BryanB1233

[@garrettparker8223]

There are a couple In Georgia that are in really good condition

[@oneofmanyte3321]

Having all of the 500's around is the closest thing to heaven on earth. Thanks for sharing that made my day!

[@jordansampson6407]

He actually doesn’t workout his muscles are so big from taming all the 500 in 35 years😂😂😂

[@johnsaint1687]

Mint want one don't care witch one .

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Man the two oldest guys there look much, much younger than they are! Proof that the dirtbike lifestyle will help you keep the youth! If it doesn't kill you 🤔

[@Tahmanakki]

The survivors will be rejuvenated by the souls of the unfortunate.

[@jamieteal2107]

Only a number 👍

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

This has to be the most bad ass thing I've ever seen. I'm so jealous keep ripping boys, long live the 500.

[@mikebressler8951]

If Heaven exists.., it just showed a Day of itself at the New England Motorcycle Museum..... 🏁🇺🇸🏁

[@sbf432]

I had a smile the entire time watching

[@jesseturner5639]

Me too. How could anyone not smile watching these big kids tearing it up. That was great!

[@j-rox8551]

@@jesseturner5639 So did I Man I think it's only 2Stroke engines that give humans that type of Joy

[@cv8z231]

Same now that I think of it.lol.

[@derekdreke4990]

Same bro

[@jesseturner5639]

@@j-rox8551 no doubt man

[@kylelangworthy9641]

You guys really are the best man good down-home 2-stroke loving American Proud God loving Brothers

[@paulhenry1011]

The 2 stroke god's have blest you brother. We have some nice 500s over here in the UK.. love you fellas. Keep up the good work.

[@davecoulson5692]

Tip m over kick n ride

[@santanikx9]

everyone looking at the 500's me: Thats a damn nice atc 70 !

[@ylemscalamity]

Hell yeah man I still have mine same year and everything

[@anthonytapia5049]

Haha that was my first bike when I was like 5 grew up on three wheelers once I got older I graduated to the 86 arc 250r

[@jdon9243]

1st thing I noticed when they dropped the gate

[@jllarade3819]

Thinking the same thing, also the old XL250r. Great vintage collection there.

[@maryhash7588]

i love 500 but dreamt of wheelie on ATC when i was a teen. i mean i litteraly dreamt of it. a vivid dream i still remember.

[@yamaharaptor01able]

Gaddamn....i could never do this for work...I'D NEVER SELL ANY OF EM LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, i'd cry every time one left the herd.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Where's your masks?!! Lol I had and raced all those models. KX fast motor. CR and RM handling nice smooth. KX vicious power

[@plumberhero]

I love that 96 KX 250. I had a 96 KX 80 growing up. That's how I remember seeing them at the motorcycle shop. Mint and clean. I also had that same year YZ 250. It ripped. I rode it with a front flat tire for half a summer lol. Good stuff guys! America! F*ck Yeah!

[@happytimesagain3458]

I felt like I was watching a scene from Christmas Story!! "Can we keep it Pops"? Son you have been good all year..Maybe...Ha Ha..Great Sh*t!!! Ken you are a legend!! Your guys where all in heaven this day!! Thanks for sharing!! Best Channel on the Tube!!

[@njoutdoors7541]

I think this might be the best thing I’ve ever watched on KZbin

[@scotthurley4967]

Memories on that 86 CR500. Was 17 with ZERO fear!! Glad I made it LOL

[@scatpack440]

OMG, that RM500!!!!!

[@Bryan-uk9kh]

I have one, but not original plastics and it needs a restoration.

[@SeaWolfEntertainment]

@Bryan I will buy it from you! Name your price.

[@SquillyMon]

Sooo that's where all the 2 strokes have gone...

[@williampeckham9838]

I dont feel so strange watching this. I thought I was the only one left that was obsessed with 2 strokes

[@one_up907]

2 strokes are amazing and got to love thier sound.

[@guzmanspartaotf5903]

I'm watching from jamaica🇯🇲 and i always see a rm 500 exactly like that riding around...the sound is wonderful from that bike... love to see em...this channel is awesome💯

[@GyroPyro121212]

Before he even said it I thought “that slipping clutch is 80s era traction control.”

[@derekdreke4990]

I love this guy's attitude and just plain live to ride and live the bikes attitude. This is history i can't wait to visit the museum buds

[@SteveHacker]

This made my day! I sure wish I could’ve been there. I grinned ear-to-ear just watching... MMMAN, I miss my IT490!

[@sineadmclaughlin3095]

Yeah man memories for days. What a scoop I can remember those kind of smiles on start up. See at 29:23 the police go cruising by. If you were in the uk doing the same it would be a different story. Even on your own land. Noise police pushy horse owners are just 2 of many problems here when trying to rip and make memories after a hard week at work. It’s a shame the uk mindset is so lame when it come to motocross. Keep em coming Ken big shout to all from the uk.👏👏💯

[@oblivianation9759]

Dad! Can we keep this one and that one and...

[@yamaharaptor01able]

YESSS....EXACTLY LOL😅👍

[@kdmigloo]

I cant even find 1and you guys have a trailer full. Start teaching a class on prospecting.

[@kingkota2302]

Just constantly be looking I know someone selling 93 250 2stroke for 1500 it's been rebuilt and is a dime piece

[@15subarusti59]

Bikes must be from Assonet, MA. McNasty Customz has a ton of 500’s

[@gregbowen9546]

Love the old 2strokes and video and I know you guys have been riding for a long time and have experience but not to smart riding like that without a helmet. At least you said something about it! I raced for 20yrs and have multiple national and state championships under my belt and no matter how good of a rider you are anything can happen, I've seen happen!! Please make a better example for kids! Don't want to come across as a asshole but had a real good friend die from not wearing a helmet and throttle stuck and he was just taking the bike for a quick ride down the road and back. I seen it happen and watching you guys brought that vision back to me watching him crash and I was cringing during the part when you guys were riding. Nice bikes though!

[@andrewb232]

he looks like an older buddy repperton from christine

[@trentdawg2832]

Lol. He does just way more ripped

[@volksquadman]

Great team of mates!I still get jealous when I see Yellow 490s, in the UK mine was red & white, but my 480CR was the same, nearly half of these bikes were were my 80s & 90s rides. KEEP doing what your doing, you are a special bunch of lads.

[@craigparish521]

Great bikes ! I had a CR 480. What an ass kicker !

[@Forjado96]

Incredible motorcycles! Watching here from Brazil, maybe one day you can visit the Museum.

[@chimbyyy]

You sir earned my sub with flying colors literally 😂 Just picked up a 97 kx250 and im in love! Keep mixin gas n goin fast!!

[@bigram7235]

It official. JR is a KX man now. Welcome to the club Jr. Baddest rides around. The suspension on older KX is 10x better than Honda headshake bandits.

[@kenjuicekrajewski9577]

The kx king lives forever TEAM GREEN. To bad the rm 500s didnt use the quadzilla motor. It would run with the kx then. Sweet collection.

[@lakeshorerides]

Definitely true. Loved my 89 cr but the shocks were dogshit no matter how you had them valved. I just need a kx 250 or 500 at some point.

[@bigram7235]

Robert Tadic you need a 2003-2005 KX 250. Then, you will have reached Mx Nirvana!!!