Suzuki RG500 | I've Finally Ridden My DREAM Motorcycle!!

[@anthonyoriordan5967]

Anyone that started their motorcycle road riding, and achieved a motorcycle licence on a 2 stroke can truly appreciate this video. Thanks Chops.

[@PinkLloyd88]

Does a Yamaha rxs100 count. Me and my friend had one. Great times! Love the RXS.

[@And_rew92]

Does a 2 Stoke 300EXC count?

[@mryorkshire3623]

I had a GT 250m Ram Air back in '78. Happiest time of my life riding with my mates on their RD's and KH 250's. I can smell the two stroke now !!

[@davidbrowning6777]

Yep, I had a 350LC with Allspeed expansion chambers and this brings back memories, albeit these RGs are on a higher level 👍

[@robmule4647]

AR50 93cc ported and polished, Brraaaaap! 😂 good times

[@sunrisejak2709]

At 70 yrs old I still take my RGV 250 out for a quick ride in the hills and it never fails to bring enormous satisfaction. But it's a prerequisite to have an addiction or built-in DNA for 2 strokes and preferably have lived through the golden era of 2 strokes. I've got a few bikes in my garage but the RGV is a keeper. When not ridden it sits prominently on display as a proud show piece.

[@LambChopRides]

Lucky sod Jak, sounds amazing buddy 👍

[@Tony-ug1mv]

Brilliant, another oldie riding 250’s👍 I’m 62 and own (since new) a Mk2 aprilia RS250. I have to do plenty of pre-ride stretches now, but once comfy is an absolute joy to ride😁

[@mrnumbskull2048]

I regret selling my RGV, but hindsight. Mine was the L model with the pipe either side, in red and white.

[@imatickleyourightnow]

Passed my test, got an early RGV250, single seat with Lucky Strike decals - was brill. 2 strokes for the win

[@scottchegg1209]

Top man i had an original reggiani coloured one loved it the full power 125 is a laugh.

[@nigelstanley4739]

Back in 1985 my dad bought me a 1984 RG50 HB Colours when I was 15. That bike was traded in 1987 on a 1985 RG250. By 1988 the RG250 was traded on a 1985 RG500! Funny thing is my father knew nothing about bikes, other than my RG's looked good. This was my introduction into 2stroke nirvana. Back in early 90's lost my way a little and returned to 2stroke with a 1993 Kawasaki KR1S. I've owned several other 4stroke SuperBikes over the years and nothing comes close to my 2Strokes! Must add that I live in South Africa.

[@mikes747]

I remember having a go on my brothers 350lc. I'd never ridden a two stroke before and was riding it through the village wondering what all the fuss was about as it felt flat and slow. I then hit the national speed limit wound it round to 8000 ish rpm and all hell broke loose! Scared.the shit out of me! First time I'd ever had a bike wheelie off the throttle! By the time I got back to his house I was grinning like an idiot and was totally hooked!

[@nicolasetherton2534]

I’ve had about 50 bikes and started on a KH 250 and my 350 LC was the only bike that did that, great fun.

[@CrusheryCS]

Currently in Toronto, Canada. My dad stopped ridding years back but he's got an RG500. I'm getting my motorcycle license and I can't wait to have some fun.

[@simonbowen6653]

Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki two strokes were the smell and soundtrack of my 1970's. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

[@dodgerboe]

Yep 350 YPVS all day long was the scariest bad ass with its Stan Stephens Build ,Gibson Hand Made Race pipes ,JMC Swing Arm, Tzr Forks & Yolks, Goodrich hoses and Grins from ear to ear when those GXS and FZrs where left for dust !

[@Poorlybobsdad]

You can’t beat four stingers at the rear of the bike. When I was 18 - 1988, this was the dream bike. I too would love to have a go on one.

[@skts2610]

I never particularly liked the RG or the RD for that matter and had an NS400R in Rothmans livery back in the day… Awesome bit of kit. But now, these things are a thing of beauty and like so many of us, regret selling all this sort of stuff! Cracking vid Chops, loving these older bike vids, brings it all back👌🏽👍🏽

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@johndickens5370]

I started my motorcycle days in the early eighties and had a few 2 strokes, my last one I had was a Yamaha LC250 I can still smell it on my skin 🤘

[@bazza8947]

I have it on good authority that Greta gave this vid a like 🤣🤣🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 👍 😄

[@Michael-zo8me]

How Dare You🤡

[@r.williamcomm7693]

OMG. You’re riding on the wrong side of the road! Lol 😂

[@johngreen3510]

Bought a new RD250 5speed in 1974, used to run it on Golden Film 2t with a splash of Castrol R.. you’ve just brought the smell of that bike right back to me. You’ve made an old man very happy, thanks Chops

[@SirOsisofLiver]

Interesting as a nostalgia trip, but even back in the day, I'd have a GSXR750 over an RG500. I owned two strokes back then, dirt bikes and a GT550 Indy. They needed constant fettling and were fuel pigs. I briefly tried stingers on the Indy, but the racket got old in a hurry, so the stock pipes went back on. Caning it, the GT550 would get as low as 20mpg. You basically lived in fear that the centre cylinder would run hot and burn a piston, or the oiler would pack it in and you'd seize up at speed. I've got a KTM Duke now. Light, quick, plenty of power, monster brakes, easy on fuel, and so far reliable. No way I'd give that up for a ring-ding-ding. That's before even getting into the really high end stuff like the Paginales or M1000RRs etc

[@Meifesto]

The sound those 4 exhausts make, so recognizable.

[@Julian-ee8sm]

as an 80's teenager .. just wow! You just blasted me back in time . Thanks mate .. can only imagine.

[@niged]

What a brilliant video Chops. So pleased for you. Riding your dream bike and meeting Danny. My brother bought a brand new RG500 in 1985. He let me have a couple of rides. It was awesome! Ill never forget the RG500. Iconic bike.

[@drewiliffe4855]

I bought mine in 1986 for about $6500 Australian dollars. So much fun, it hits 6500rpm and takes off! Lucky to get 30mpg but I didn't care. Sold it 3 years later and it is the only bike that I regret selling.

[@nigelfaulkner5449]

Love a stroker. 1998-2001 I had a road legal Aprilia RS250 Reggiani race rep', tuned to 92hp. That's 3hp less than a stock RG500.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Same engine as my RGV 250

[@boostaholic7116]

Brings back so many memories of my teens in the 80"s ❤️ it! The sounds and smells of the strokers wonderful 👍

[@baz5806]

Watched this with a tear in my eye remembering my RD400C from back in the day.. 18mpg, a pint of 2 stroke oil per week, but the smell! Oh yeah 😂

[@994206]

The great smell of Bel Ray 2T

[@harjinderkandola6380]

Loved 2 strokes when I was younger. Had a Suzuki gp100, Yamaha RD400, Yamaha RD350ypvs and an RGV250.

[@MatNewtonTrio]

This just brings back so many happy memories for me watching club racing with my dad back in the 80’s. The RG500 was everyone’s dream bike back then, even the RD350 was a stretch. The prices now are absolutely crazy. Such an experience riding a two stroke, the sound and the smell is absolutely addictive. I’ve ridden a few classics with dodgy brakes.. 😂 You definitely need to plan and also be handy with a spanner.. what an incredible experience.. ❤️

[@nickrider5220]

What an absolutely wonderful machine, the 4 cylinder crackle, having to learn it's ways, it lives and breathes - the polar opposite of an electric vehicle ! Like many others, how much do I wish I bought one when they didn't cost much ☹ Brilliant video of a brilliant bike Chopsy 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Nick 😁 👍

[@stevecade857]

Gotta agree. Living, breathing motorcycles. They had their way and you had to learn it to truly get their best from them.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

"it lives and breathes" you hit the nail on the head there, electric vehicles have no soul, just a lifeless, disposable appliance.

[@andrewmanning5763]

So long since I road a 2 stroke so this was great to watch (even more, to listen). So glad you had a ball riding the bike and for it to still give you the grin factor after all these years, is priceless - so jealous that you got to ride it 😋

[@richardmarsh1332]

It's a real shame that because of emissions the 2 stroke motor had to die. Because believe me back in the day there was no 4 stroke of equal capacity that could keep up with a 2 stroke. The 2 strokes acceleration can only be described as ballistic in fact they didn't accelerate in the normal sense of the word but would "slingshot" you down the road. That is why you did not see 4 stroke machines winning the big races back then. Now at nearly 72 I was truly blessed to have lived through that era and owned most of Suzuki's twin and 3 cylinder machines. I can remember when I traded my last GT 750 for a new Kawasaki Z1000 (1978), after carefully running it in I was so disappointed at the Kawasaki's top speed, my kettle was a much faster machine. I also remember trying out a Yamaha RD350. What a hooligan machine that was as you couldn't keep the front wheel on the floor once again ballistic acceleration. Happy days.

[@smokeybarr]

Used to rag a little 80cc two-stroke around the local farmers fields when I was a kid. That noise bought back some fond memories!!! Great vid, Chops!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Mr Barr

[@JEmmertz]

Pure bliss listening to those! Bad thing with two-stroke machines are that they don't have anything that resembles engine brake, and when it comes equipped with disc brakes that behave like porridge... Then that can't be fun...

[@Potatoman7]

Brought back fond memories, a mate let me ride his RD500 but had a 350LC then a 350 YPVS which was so much fun to ride.. Even the 600cc and 1000cc 4stroke sports bikes I've had dont seem to match it for fun..

[@jaysonabbott8931]

amazing, just gotta love a 2 stroke, even a RD350LC and and a DT125, i miss the good old days sometimes, great video Chops.

[@chrisnightingale6417]

Superb Chopsy. So jealous. It’s heartwarming to know Barry still has an influence on young people the way he did me in the 70s. Love it mate 👌👍

[@ade-1772]

My brother had an rg500 in 1987 and I loved it and he got one 30yrs later and I was crying when he started it that sound

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I got to ride one in the 80s. A friend bought one and he raced me on my 87 Hurricane 1000 and he almost beat me! We exchanged bikes for a ride. It was an EXCELLENT bike! Very light and easy to control, so much fun and the sound was awesome. They hear you coming!

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

Own and have ridden one of these as my 1st Motorcycle ever!! So I learned to “Hone my Chops” ridding skills from this era of Motorcycles!! Still have it, bought in ‘86 and in a garage today to be re built for “Nostalgic Vintage Racing Series” in Japan! (🇺🇸but reside there🇯🇵) These bikes are rare but still there are enthusiasts that restore them here in Japan today so I’m in good hands to make things happen! In my elder years now but have kept my health up to specifically be able to enjoy this & more in the years to come!! Ain’t NOTHING LIKE 2 Stroke Rides & that distinct AROMA!! 🇺🇸🇯🇵👍🏾🤣 🎈🎉🥂🍾✨

[@pdtech4524]

I remember these coming out in the 1980s saw a few out in the wild, quite a physically small bike, a proper racing bike for the street I sat on the later RGV250 and that was truly a pocket rocket in terms of size. Yamaha did their similar RD500, I owned the RD350LC ypvs bikini faring version and the earlier air cooled RD400e twin, which was an absolute wheelie machine due to it's long stroke engine and very short wheelbase, everytime I opened it up, the front wheel would lift up, overtaking on one wheel was an experience!! Eventually blew a hole in a piston and it instantly became an RD200 actually rode it home on one cylinder....had to rebuild the engine anyway so no further harm was done. Having had 2 strokes and 4 strokes I much prefer big capacity 4 strokes, biggest I owned was a CBX1000 6 cylinder beast.... But I started out on 2 strokes, a suzuki er50 was my first bike, so have a soft spot for them!! I remember a few KH triples blasting past me out of corners......😳😲

[@andyjohnson9894]

Blipping the gears for an overtake ................ brings back memories Chops, I was lucky enough to experience quite a few 2 strokes and am really glad I did. Great vid Chops thumbs up and keep them coming pal.

[@ferkle1980]

Makes me miss my rd350lc even more than usual

[@carleddison7479]

I bought a bored and tuned Cagiva Mito for my son 14 years ago when he was learning to ride which had a fantastic chassis. Couldn't believe how nimble and thrilling it was to ride. He'd ride it around in Wales and wherever he stopped the older blokes (like me) would regale him with tales of their youth. Two strokes are magical machines.

[@fredriksvenburg3116]

Your passion is what sells your channel, but this one is on top when it comes to passion!! Not your connection to 2-strokes but you two managed to convey it! Hat off!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Fredrik really appreciated buddy 👍

[@Dan-56]

You lucky sod, I’m envious 😃👍! My first bike was a ‘72 Suzuki T250 (note my thumbnail), from there to a ‘73 Suzuki 550 Indy. I miss the sound and “feel” of two strokes, and can even remember how the different brands of injector oil had distinctive smells. Thanks for taking us along for a bit of a “flashback” 😉. (Shame we don’t have “smell vision” 🤪!)

[@petervautmans199]

IN the countryside where I grew up, it was mainly motocross two strokes. (Belgium had a lot of crossers, world champions) and on sundays yould couldn't walk the fields without passing several (illegal) riders. Riding the Honda 350 dual sport on the dirt roads, at the age of 14... The sound and smell of motocross World Championship matches in our neighbourhood in the late 70ties, mixed with the smells of hot-dogs, fries and beer the duels between Roger De Coster on his Suzuki and Heikki Mikkola on the Huskie... memories

[@HalfdeadRider]

What a great opportunity, one of my mates that is a few years older had these bikes in his younger days, said he had all the RG's. I've never ridden a 2 stroke of any kind, would love to try one one day.

[@scaff3450]

What a great bike Chops a mate of mine Mark Stone AKA Dingbat used to race one in the day your a lucky lad riding one Thanks for sharing

[@And_rew92]

I'm listening to it rev and thinking, "limiter must be soon, change gear." It just kept going, they really don't make them like that anymore. Absolutely brilliant.

[@julianmorris9951]

Reminds me of my old cr500😍 on that note chopsy the old unwritten rule is if you can’t start it you can’t ride it😊

[@LambChopRides]

Yes indeed haha 😄 👍

[@BoldRam]

I had a Yamaha RZ350 and an RZ500 back in the late 80's here in New Zealand. Loved both of them but the 350 was just a bit more nimble than the heavier 500. Damn I miss the powerband just thinking about it!!

[@twinwheels4717]

Learnt on various 2 and 4 strokes back in the 80's, my dad had a Honda dealership and bought a Stan Stephens race tuned rd400 which we went to pick up I was 17 and he let me ride it back with him following me in the car. Don't open it up and be careful he said, when we got back I had take it round the block to put it in the workshop. My 17 year old brain thought what's all the fuss about this thing feels dead so as soon as I got out of sight I opened it up and got nothing until the power band came in, front wheel headed skyward my legs flew off the pegs and a bit of wee came out. I just managed to get it back in one piece with my pride and confidence in bits, he greeted me with a smirk saying "goes well does it?" nothing more was said on the matter.....

[@lenq5918]

Great story, I have a similar experience. Back around 1979'-80' I was selling one of my air-cooled RD350. It had spec II pipes, rear sets, clip ons and had a strong hard pulling port job that will lift the front end 1st through 3rd on power without any manipulation. I was a teenager and at the time only weighed 120 lbs. This guy came by to test ride my RD. He was a big guy around 5'-10" and about 220+ lbs. I told him I honestly felt that the RD would not be a good fit physically for him especially with rear sets and clip on bars he will be cramped. He insisted that he wanted a bike just to put around with in the city. So I fired it up and told him to be careful, this thing will come up. He replied "I have a kz900 with a big bore kit, cammed and carbed!" I said ok, just be careful. So he takes off and just guns it! The front end comes up hard, his right foot comes off the peg, he slams it back down. He looks back at me, I wave him to come back. Now he's bogging the RD in 3rd gear and pulls up to me. I immediately turned off the ignition and pulled the key. He said the bike was hard to ride because he was too big for it. Long story but i love telling it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@twinwheels4717]

@@lenq5918 Love it, from that point forward it taught me finesse, I love all the new electronic aids but those type of experiences/lessons mean you rely on yourself and not the aids... 😉

[@stickyrubbers]

I came up as a beginner rider in the late 80’s I went TZR 125, RD350LC, RG500, GSXR750, GSXR1100 then Late 90’s Hayabusa. To be honest my newest bikes are the 99 Hayabusa’s. Modern bikes have everything you could want except for character. Sadly o don’t own any 2 strokes anymore but I still have a brace of early, 85-87 GSXR’s and 99 Hayabusa’s. Thanks for the video, bought back some great memories

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Jeez, you used to be able to pick these up for buttons at the grey importers like West Coast in Southport. The prices you've mentioned must be because there's next to none still surviving. They were absolutely mental, like the Yam RD 350 YPVS, absolute widow-makers. Getting into the powerband was intoxicating. I used to ride a first model GSXR 750, the brakes and suspension were absolute bobbins, you'd have to plan every bend hundreds of yards in advance, God help you if you got it wrong! Top review mate!

[@iainian]

Thank you for bringing back my memories of the 80's.

[@LambChopRides]

Ah me too! I was 20 again!

[@iainian]

@@LambChopRides Happy days of 2 strokes and Castrol R!

[@davidbrowning6777]

Loved that Chopsy. I passed my test on my sister’s RD200 a few days after my 17th birthday & went straight out and bought a RD350LC. Fitted Allspeed expansions and it sounded beautiful. The power band on that was so narrow - if I remember correctly it was between about 7,000 - 10,000 rpm. So much fun. I’ve never ridden a 500 two stroke, but would love to. Getting a bit pricy though.

[@ChloeV-c3d]

You lucky bar steward! I’ve only recently gotten one of my dream bikes of a young 15 year old me! The RC8R but I love these old strokers there’s something special about em!

[@wattie1050]

Great video Chops , great to hear the 4 cylinder strokers on full chat , brings back the memories . 👍

[@WeAreTheTrueMedia]

This makes me miss my TZR125 which I couldn't wait to get rid of when I passed my full test. Very nostalgic video Chops 👌🏼

[@jakespeed6515]

Same Engine as the DT125R

[@Birky_41]

My era was 90s smokers due to my age but the memories of KR1s, rgv, nsr and the very special rs250 (which I now own) is something very special

[@davidperkins605]

What an absolutely fantastic video, I never got to the dizzy heights of the 500s, but I fondly remember my Kh 250 with a 3 into 1, and the smell..!! happy days lads..

[@anotheraquarist6787]

I had a RG125 gamma in the skoal bandit livery at the age of 17 and 18, back in the 90s. very rare bike that used to turn heads. It was tuned and tinkered with and basically gave much bigger bikes a run for their money up to about 90 mph, topping out at 100mph. This video gave me goosebumps and bought back the memories. Great video!

[@maverick6762]

I had the 250 gamma, really loved that bike. The 500 it's gorgeous.

[@stuartjamieson2427]

I feel the love.. Growing up on x7's. Rd 250 and the much gruntyer 350.... The Rg 500 really was a god.... No matter what part of the world your from it ruled

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Back in my day, mid to late 80s the Yamaha RD 350LC and the Suzy RG500 were the boy racer bikes to have.

[@benwathen7115]

Beautiful.....I grew up with RD's/TZRs and a powerband addition.......so good memories, could smell that 2T smoke.......never got to ride anything over 250/350, jealous that you got to ride the 500!!!

[@Paul_vlogs96]

One lucky man right here my dream dream bike had many of 2 strokes myself and still do but if I could afford one I would have one in a heart beat!

[@talkingrock7011]

The Yamaha 750 two stroke Kenny Robert’s rode is my favorite two stroke and yes I started riding on a two stroke ahh sweet memories I can smell the bike running now

[@keyboarddancers7751]

The RG500 was not a common sight back in the day but they were iconic because of their pure bred racing heritage. Knocked off the perch when the Gixxers came onto the scene in the mid '80s.

[@994206]

The first road going RG 500’s were about in the mid 80’s, I know because I owned one. So I am a bit unsure as to which GSXR’s you are referring to that knocked them off their perch back then. I can’t remember any. Please explain?

[@keyboarddancers7751]

@@994206 Hmm, let me think now: I'm actually struggling to remember which GSXRs were introduced by Suzuki around the same time as a response to the growing body of legislation effectively killing off larger capacity two stroke road going sports bikes. Seems like my memory's as bad as yours!

[@jonnypilotfish]

@@keyboarddancers7751 The first GSXR 750 was released in the UK in 1985, 1986 for the US.

[@Stefan-vr7mi]

@@994206 GSX 750R 1985 model it is. I had one in 1985 and i have one at this very moment. But want a RG500 too :)

[@dougiep2769]

We ran rg's in the 750 class in Canada. The RG was beating them

[@nicklockwood3792]

I'm jealous. I've rode plenty of two stoke dirt bikes only. I can only imagine a street bike version and how much fun.

[@arnohag1]

Thanks for the great video. I've ridden the Suzuki GT 250, earlier hustler 250 (which we regularly put on the track), the Yammie Rd 400 and later LC350 and on occasion gt750 triple. The brakes on them all were awful and you could induce tank slappers if you did not concentrate. I love the buzz and smell that you only get from a 2 stroke. I still have a blue hustler 250 which still puts a smile on my face even if you go slower than your modern 4 strokes.

[@stevecalovich3682]

My first two bikes were 2 strokes. My dream bikes were the Kawasaki Triple, Triumph Bonneville and Norton Commando. I appreciate this video!

[@vincentpusey3566]

I’ve had and still have a love for two strokes I’ve owned many and the rg and rd five hundred were my dream bikes unfortunately I never owned one prices are too strong and not just for those bikes but most 2 strokes maybe one day I’ll own another I’m 60 years old now but still live and breathe motorcycle when they’re in your blood the excitement of riding and rebuilding them never goes away.

[@dukie1616]

Thank you, awesome video👏 I miss my TWO-STROKES!😭 Also I about fell out of my chair when he had his way with it inspecting it’s slightly dirty exhaust!🤣 No matter what please keep your H2. Years from now when you’ve found your two-stroke, you’ll be happy to see your H2 sitting next to the rest of your bikes. Just add to your collection! Patients😌

[@Roger_Ramjet]

What a great video!

[@sneekylinux]

You have experienced one of the best bikes ever made for riding and I really do miss mine.

[@Andrew-vo9ev]

I had a 1992 gsxr1100 but sold it because I'm get older and can't ride it anymore but now I have a 98 Kawasaki Concours 1000cc sport cruiser very comfortable and shaft drive ! I love it !

[@iamthefatstig]

I'd sooner spend £20,000 on this than 90% of modern bikes. I'm a test/ development rider for a living and only a handful of modern bikes have any soul at all. It's also why I have an 88 ZX-10. It was the fastest bike in the world when I was on L plates and I've lusted after one ever since. The only modern bikes that I have tested that left any kind of impression of character were the SV650, Moto Guzzi V7, RE interceptor, RE 350 Meteor, Norton V4SS (bonkers!), Street twin, Herald Brute 500 and the prototype Rocket III. The rest had about as much soul as a half-used bar of soap. Of course, it's all relative and based on personal preferences or expectations. My dream bike would be an NR750 if I won the lotto, or my Dad's old CB100 if not! lol

[@petrolrevolt]

Interesting… a 1988 ZX10 sits next to the Skoal bandit in my garage ! Such an underrated bike

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

Amazing bikes. I see some many parts/designs on these that are present on my 1986 gsxr1100r. Two strokes are really special. Tested a motocross 490 once -and it scared the hell out of me.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

My brother has a 1986 GSXR blue and white of course

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

@@Shane-zx4ps Agree on that. Mine is red blue. Not the best but still a G model.

[@davewalton2358]

Got an RZ250 that's been sitting in the shed for years waiting for me, might have to finally get stuck into it and give it a birthday after watching this. Was such fun to ride in the day, a lot different to new bikes these days but that's a big part of the appeal...

[@2wheels6strings8]

Total nostalgia trip. Thanks for this one Chopsy! Need to go find myself a 350LC!

[@Shinysideup]

Absolutely awesome chops, I’m so jealous lol. I’ve just completed a nut and bolt restoration on a Suzuki Gt 185 as it was my first road bike at 17 not in the same league as the RG but I love it as much I did at 17 and I’m 58 now, every rider should experience a two stroke. This is probably my favourite video.

[@ferrumignis]

My best mate had a GT185, I had the more modern X5 GT200 and we used to wring the necks of those things. Some of my most memorable rides were on these bikes well over 30 years ago. Good times.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Ian 👍

[@Shinysideup]

@@ferrumignis the late 70,s early 80,s were a great era for bikes, after paying my test on the GT185 in 81 I brought a 1978 Kawasaki z900 and I still own it today.

[@ferrumignis]

@@Shinysideup Sadly I don't have a Z900 tucked away, but I still have the 1978 TS125C that I passed my test on, and the X5 (and my old man has an early TS185 buried in the back of his garage).

[@cysix4939]

First bike purchased was a RZ350 and the first bike I ever club raced was the RGV250. Always wanted the upgrade to the RG500 to be more like the big boys on the track. Enjoy and thanks for sharing.

[@dalehawkes1698]

The Skol bandit reg was new in locks window when I passed my test and used to look at it everyday and lust over it ,I never brought one I so wish I had I went inline four .fantastic video Chops 20k and then tune 😲what a bike .thanks for making it 🏍🏍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@peterhird3542]

Hi Chops, What a fantastic trip down memory lane 👍. I dreamt of having the old rgv250…way back when. Two strokes just evoke a thrill and passion that has a feeling like nothing else on two wheels. Yes, they’re rudimentary in comparison to the motorcycles of today but in their time they were cutting edge. I was looking forward to seeing this video when you announced that it was in the works and (as usual) you haven’t disappointed. 10/10 Chops. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@enoz.j3506]

Had a Beckett tuned RD400 back in the day, the smell of castrol R , a beast for sure, love 2 strokes.

[@jamest5149]

Reminds me of all my 2 strokes… AR125, KR1, RD500, RZV500, RG250, RG500… still,remember the fear of the front coming up and then the fear of the crank coming out the bottom 😂 Briliant

[@davidnewton3485]

Same here GT250 RZ250 then the mighty RG500 great time's!

[@Crosshatch1212]

I owned the rg 125 what a blast my mate at work took it for a dinner time ride come bck n offered me his z 550 n I had just passed my test so up I went sold it bhought rd 400 that had been used for racing by two wheels bike shop .Had loads ohh fun on it for a yr straight swap for xt 500 And the guy who got the rd 400 wrapped it round lamppost .80,s .90,s bikes have a special place in my heart

[@LambChopRides]

I remembered I actually owned an RG125 for a short time... crashed it actually

[@terrigoddard3448]

If ya think those brakes are bad. You want to try the 1 on a single disc Z1. Just remember to put it in your diary , when you want to brake.

[@racesportfan]

My first bike was a Suzuki GT 750 1977..Shame i dont have it anymore Great to see the RG's

[@davexs]

Best Intro ever, made my hairs stand up. You said it all on your ride and after, I love a 2 stroke, bang on my era and you've ridden the best. Well nearly the best, that special build looks the nuts Great video, thanks to Mike.

[@robbo6799]

I had the last model before discontinued. Ahh memories

[@christopherking2128]

I was lucky enough to ride an rz500 35 years after the fact . Coming out of corners , 3 gear power wheelies . What a hoot

[@Spiderwebsider]

I sold my RD350LC (cw Boyesen reeds and Allspeed pipes) for an RG500, and I’ve still got it. Bog standard except for a port job and GSXR1000 front brake master cylinder and braided lines. I’ve had fireblades, R1s etc but never sold the RG. Because once you’ve ridden a big stroker you are hooked for life.

[@cantfindanamefree]

When ever a 2 stroke bike went past I'd stop and appreciate that nice smell. Such a rare occurrence these days ☹️ I always wanted an RS250. Had to settle for RS125 but that was still a dream bike for me at the time.

[@deanharris9331]

With all these new regulations and clamp down on fuel emissions I am so fortunate to have grown up with 2 strokes, from dirt bike's to road bike's. Watching Sheen,Roberts and Mamola dicing it out at Brands Hatch for the transatlantic trophy and to Farliegh castle watching Noyce, Thorpe etc take on the rest of the world at the British GP motocross championship. I miss that smell of the shell and Duckhams 2 stroke mix. Thanks for bringing back some awesome memories Chops. ❤👍

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoyed it Dean 👍

[@grayman999]

Ah the black art of two stroke absolutely amazing, I use to love watching them race at Olivers Mount auto 66 races and still love them ❤

[@Mr_Spock]

Nice video Back in the day my brother raced yamahas and bought the 3rd rz500 imported to Canada in 1984 . He took it to Daytona speed week to race that year in the 100 stock production race .did 154mp/h through the speed trap . After his first practice session the officials swarmed him in the paddock saying he can't race it because it wasn't sold in the United States... so he had to race his backup bike a totally stock gs750 . On the video of the race I think it shows Eddie Lawson lapping him on a corner . Lol my brother looked like he's standing still . I later bought the bike from him . The bike was geared for Daytona and top speed . I've owned a few 2 stokes but I preferred the rz350 over the 500 . The rz500 was to heavy and slow turning in corners . The rg500 was a better track bike more power and better handling . But you can't beat hitting the power zone to redline then shift into the next powerband . Like a rocket 🚀 . Wish I never sold them but I am a recovering 2 stroke yamaholic I'm down to 2 yamahas 88 ysr50 and a 77 yamaha fs1c . And restoring a 77 jawa 350 . A bucket list would be to ride a tz750 lol never happen oh well

[@Gixie-R]

I was a 350LC Powervalve man myself but the RG 500 was my dream. Never got the pleasure of owning one.

[@simon2knine]

Started riding in the 70s so there was lots of 2 strokes around.. When the GP bikes tried to kill you and the smell of Castrol R. A mate of mine built a RG500 in his spare room.

[@gdfggggg]

I had an rgv250L back 25yrs ago. Had such fun on that rocket in the twisties. Nothing would keep up with me. Recently just bought a zzr1100 d7 after the rgv being my last bike. The zzr is one hell of a machine but doesn’t make me smile like the rgv did.

[@richardlewis1363]

Fantastic video😍 I miss my mine 😭 lol. I had a Stan Stephan's 570 stage 3 tune on mine. It was totally restored😍 Didn't know the bhp of mine but what I do know it revved From 7,500/11,500 after I did the power valve adjustment 😁. Thanks for the post ,I can't stop smiling and memories 😁😉🍺👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The most beautiful bike ever made .

[@andyfairchild2383]

Best intro ever! Great video Chops, thanks. I’m not jealous at all*. I still miss the two stroke days. Never got to ride an RG, mine were Yamaha twins and Kwak triples (OG H2 for the win). * I am… very.

[@bigg7047]

I had a tuned RDLC and he’ll this brings back memories. Always dreamed of an RG500 or RDLC 500.

[@KnutJMo-ek2mw]

RG 500 and RD 500 dream motorcycles, thank you!

[@alanfrazer3291]

Took my test on a RD125LC, then had a Stan Stephens tuned 350LC, my mate had a 500 Gamma , ah the noise and the smell of castrol R….. listening to this takes me back to those good times. Thanks.

[@LambChopRides]

Welcome Alan, a time gone bye eh ☹️