TIME MACHINE 1983 YAMAHA YZ125 2 STROKE RIPPA!

[@JP-ec9rl]

Always loved the old yellow and black yz's. Just more classic than the white ones that Bradshaw rode.

[@mrbigg7255]

Always looked killer

[@ianmangham4570]

Very rare in 🇬🇧 are Yamahas were all black n white then red n white.

[@idiot-983]

​@ianmangham4570 did not know that thanks.

[@JP-ec9rl]

​@@ianmangham4570i think they were purple and white or red and white here in the states but mid 80s back this yellow and black looked good but I think that they had some years that were blue also in the 70s and 80s?

[@ianmangham4570]

@@JP-ec9rl We got the purple/white /multi colored in the 90s

[@chadkampster7425]

The yellow and black yamahas look great👍

[@Eric--zs6um]

That's a keeper. All the 83 YZ's are great looking bikes

[@DeftasDen]

I picked one of those up in 94' for $200. Rode it until the wheels fell off. It had no rear brakes and only a little front brakes but I learned how to ride the hell out of it. Made me a better rider once I rode a bike with brakes. Still one of the best bikes Ive ever owned.

[@vwmetal66]

I had an 83 YZ 125 that I sold 10 years ago out of a desperate need for cash at the time. I actually got it for free from a friend of mine. Out of the 10 plus bikes I have owned over the years, it was hands down the best, and my favorite. This brings back fond memories.

[@RockyFranklin]

Another great memory had the 82 with the top mount radiator but wished it was black and yellow.The Canadian bikes switched to red and white that year,Never should’ve sold it

[@plnbuf1]

Thanks Kap! I had an 82 YZ, and I always liked the radiator on the frame of the 83 so much better. Great memories!

[@EkonRekon]

My first 2 stroke bike was the 83' YZ125.. loved it

[@gstevens9707]

Same here. Loved it also!

[@danielosmon]

I used to own this exact bike. One of many motorcycles I wish I still had

[@garyshier2167]

Had the 82 Yz 125 ,when i was 13, white and red up here in Canada. The rad on the front of the 82 was always a bit goofy ,I think the 83 model was definitely a good upgrade when they changed the rads .Cool old 1980 bikes such a change in technology from 1980 to 1990 .Cool bike.

[@bertamusprime618]

Coffee and Kaplan ringing out an Old YZ doesn't get no better. Man the factories need to bring back the gold anodized rims. Keep up the great work!

[@johnnyofast5924]

This was my race bike in 1983. I loved it, rear suspension was a kicker but I pulled a ton of holeshots on it. ugly grey frame & fork boots aren't original but they rot out on most bikes. Chains as tight as a Banjo string. Hard to believe the shrouds are still in tact, they broke easy

[@OnfloorAudio]

Talk about a blast from the past !!! I had the same bike in the Red n White back in the day ... It was all the bike i needed at 16 !!!

[@SotirisPiloridis]

really very nice bike of its time very nice to drive I haven't driven this bike but the kids who had it one of my classmates who I saw I was happy when I was happy when he was driving it that is the bike you saw it and you were happy with it well done very nice presentation Thank you for reminding us of a very nice tool from years past

[@alecmacdonald565]

Sending moto love and respect from cape breton Nova Scotia!! Keep killing it KAPLAN AMERICA 🇺🇸 👏 GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@majorlee1]

Gold rims look good. Sounds sick. I’m firing up my RM this morning with a cup of coffee. Summon the lords of the 2 stroke!

[@keithpeterson6108]

Those yellow & black YZ's look so tough! Such an iconic look to those bikes. Edit: That GasGas drawing is about a week before my Bday. I'd love to win that for a Bday present!!

[@mikeday62]

Beautiful Yamaha 125! I owned a 2001 version...my best bike ever!

[@bobg1219]

I'm imaging how cool it would be to vintage race this beauty!

[@gwl78]

I had the yz80 of that year

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Beautiful and sick, powerhouse of a bike. My Uncle had that same exact bike. I can remember being 10 years old, and quite small. When my Uncle would ride me on it, I sat in front of him, with a helmet on, holding on to the handlebars, as he rode a wheelie, shifting through the gears, and when that powerband came on the pipe, it echoed through my neighborhood, for blocks. This video brought up some great childhood memories of mine. Thanks so much for that, brother. ML&R

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Heck yeah love the style of the 80s 90s dirt bikes

[@wjb111]

Had a 1978 YZ125 back in the day and rode the $hit out of it. Pretty much bullet proof. Was a great MX bike!

[@Seadog22-]

That looks sick nice bike

[@jasonobrien1019]

My buddy had the 80 . Love that 🔊

[@paulawestcott7228]

Hey KA you can raffle every now and they a vintage bike. Good work as always at KA cycles.

[@danielarney9729]

If they ever learn to save the molds, they could sell old tech in the future that people will always desire.

[@jonnycatt138]

Had this same exact bike when i was in my early teens. Loved that thing. Lol🙌🙌

[@rb3011]

My first dirt bike was an 83 YZ125. My brother and I got it for Xmas at back when. He was so small, I had to hold the bike up for him to take off. The thing was an absolute riot and damn-near indestructible. I imagine they would bring a little more than $800 today.

[@xipingpooh5783]

A friend of mine rolled up with one brand new in 1983 and I was immediately jealous lol

[@robertrishel3685]

Oh man😍. I have some great memories of this bike…..I was living in Japan in 1983 and had a white/red 83 yz125 over there which I raced as an amateur. We came back to the states for a month that summer and my dad bought me another yz125 to race in the US. I went to one event and broke my leg in the first turn…so that brand new yz125 sat unused in my sisters garage until we came home in august 1984. I had quit racing to focus on college but was lured back into it by this bike. Won a lot of local races in Japan and back here in the states on that machine. One of my all time favorite bikes.😊

[@frankwilliams2198]

That's badass YAMAHA RULES!!!!

[@gstevens9707]

I had a brand new one in 83. Loved that bike!

[@paulshelley3770]

Them old school shocks

[@tommyo8068]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@messiedoggie123]

An 83 was my fist bike. Bought it with the motor ceased. Rebuilt it and got it running just to blow it up the next weekend

[@paulmarion7578]

God I love that sound ! 😜

[@johnbaker899]

Awesome bike , I've only seen 3 in my lifetime....yrs ago , I'm 47 Beautiful 👍

[@ViewerV-bb5df]

I had a similar bike and it was extremely reliable I trained everyday I repeat every day for one and a half year never ever had an issue. I changed two times pistons that was all the maintenance.

[@jjmoto65]

Had one of these back in the day. I now have its BIG brother the 1983 YZ250K. Both awesome bikes

[@miketr732]

Holy shit!!!! Definitely a ripper!

[@andrewquagliano8288]

Nice catch 👍

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Dude I swear, I'd have a 2 stroke blender and hand tools if I could.

[@iantheruler22206]

ive got my own nice and mint 94yz 125 with a atehna 144 kit

[@noduh736]

Im restoring an 83 yz 250k and I have no idea what it is worth or what I should be asking for it and I keep liking it more and more every part i clean replace or restore is reeling me in and i have had a tough time finding nos parts

[@erniemckracken1593]

All paper money in the world , can't mend a bad memory of selling something you'll probably never see again. 🏍💨💨💨💨😭

[@noduh736]

@@erniemckracken1593 wanna buy a restored 83 yz 250k I'm 98% finished and was taking pictures when you commented kinda weird timing and I'm not asking Kaplan prices

[@sissygoog9456]

Kan you always have the best Motocross bikes especially in the '80s? Amazing work! Rotisserie that 83 looks brand new. You guys always blow my mind. Absolutely amazing work right there. Great video! Ronnie Another Yamaha💎❤😮

[@robbchastain3036]

Still loyal to Honda and Maico dirt bikes, tho' that Yamaha could cause betrayal. 😀

[@jmac636]

I currently have an 83 yz125 that is in near mint condition. I will never sell it. My kids will own it when I die. I have a complete spare engine I’m working on rebuilding now.

[@DanielStahler-m8f]

Had that exact bike and the yz 100 . A few years later I ended up with the 250 and 490. Had nothing but transmission problems with the 250

[@billbright1755]

Bob the “ Hurricane “ Hanna Temecula California rode Mono Shock equipped YZ’s in this color scheme. Bell Moto III with lightning bolt graphics as well. He raced against Kent Howerton on a Suzuki.

[@grahamchilds821]

A 14year old king of beauty

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Another Beauty!!

[@Pedro123-s6v]

🤩

[@dawso2o2]

Pocket rocket 🚀

[@jeffm4622]

I still have mine

[@jasonobrien1019]

My son just sold he's 2019 YZ125

[@michaeltrower6792]

Had one back in the 80's worst 125 i ever owned suspension was horrible and the engine had no top end

[@sevendyseven4090]

These YZ 125's did awful in the shootouts that year.

[@robertdelinsky7247]

These bikes r all collector bikes thats a shame they were meant to b ridden

[@littlefire4415]

Alot of guys switched from honda for this model

[@SSRacing66]

What’s a “rippa” ? 🤭

[@dennisparkerakaheavyD05]

It’s not for sale is it?

[@Johnny.H158]

Mono x

[@CodySimoncelli-of7xx]

The power isn’t similar at all, sorry. But that’s a gorgeous bike in excellent running condition.