WHO KEEPS RIPPING UP THE LAWN?! 1987 Kawasaki KX500

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[@user-zw7cb7sz1k]

Any 87 kx500 available

[@mikeessary4925]

I'm 48 and that green still gets me!!

[@yamaharaptor01able]

It'll get me at ANY age...it'll get me when I'm 100 lol😂

[@ghostrt1608]

@@yamaharaptor01able ...that bike is bad ass...

[@ghostrt1608]

@@yamaharaptor01able ...wish I had one...

[@dwizzleusa4202]

It's nice to see that Americans still exist in this country.. true American Patriots especially senior as captain America..

[@b5Bart]

But what does a japanese bike have to do with america and americans lmao?

[@merlin4809]

There ain't too many questions that can't be answered with a 500 ring-dingy !

[@big_mike_nyc]

Listen to that monster carry the low rpms then rip straight up on the pipe!! Amazing!!

[@577buttfan]

Its got the most wicket idle too..ping ping ping.Love it!

[@donbrashsux]

Oh the Kaplin Fun Factory..where everyone wears a smile on their dial

[@WeTheArmed]

Man... that takes me back. Great job gentlemen! I can even smell that smell!

[@pbmachines972]

Now your hittin home I bought a spanking new 500 in ‘87 I friggn loved it

[@shaneawsome7966]

I had a 87 kx500 back when I was 16. Still my favorite bike ever. Miss that bike

[@andyb9994]

I had a 86 CR500 and couple years later got a 87 KX500 just like it, I did not know the kick stands where factory, I actually liked having the kick stand. Keep it up guys 👍

[@bodeine454]

Which one did you prefer?

[@andyb9994]

@@bodeine454 the CR was more rider friendly, the KX was just super fast. For the woods the CR, and for just going fast on street or racing anything else I would take the KX.

[@bodeine454]

@@andyb9994 Interesting, thanks for the reply.

[@hd100thjd]

Bought one in 88 brand new leftover for $2700. Wish I never sold it. Front wheel lift was almost perfectly in sync with roll of throttle. Wish you could get that amount of bike for that price today.

[@boestube5805]

I bought one of these second-hand. It had previously belonged to a NZ motocross champ many years ago. It was modified: at the time, I think he mentioned the pipe was shortened, and the head was shaved. Riding it was a beast of an experience and a lot of fun. The only problem was that when I rode a 250cc or 125cc bike, it felt like I was riding a motorbike with a sewing machine for an engine.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

That guy knows his stuff! That metallic pipe sound is right on point. And come to think of it, I don't ever recall seeing a motocross bike with a sidestand for obvious reasons.

[@markallen6818]

They used to put kickstands on Suzuki RM's back in the late 70's.I know because My Brother and I had 1979 Suzuki RM 125N'S,great Bikes,the fastest 125's back in those days.

[@barendleroux6618]

That sound...and the colour 😍 Kawa for life!

[@GixxerKris]

Business idea: buy a 500 and start a trenching service😂

[@iterminator309]

Just fit a paddle tyre.

[@darkone9572]

Add training wheels to hold it up and back so it could dig better !! And trench away !!!

[@chriscardoza9785]

He was airing out the lawn which l learned something to day...

[@calvincooley1074]

Way kooler than Chemlawn! Lol

[@mototoad1242]

Aerating

[@jakebsowders357]

Hey Big Bro , That is absolutely a thing of Beauty... That Five00 looks like it would rip someone’s arm’s off !!!! And that motor is hitting a lick !!!!!!!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Winners Take All...87’ was a great year

[@mikekopmanis2099]

Love it guys! I had both a 1986 and 1991 KX500's. Always liked the thinness of the 86, just needed the inverted forks. Definitely takes us back!

[@1372edge]

Finally! Need that Kaplan America fix! Hope you all are healthy & safe? God bless America!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Still one of the best bikes to this day

[@leedavidson7314]

That's 1 angry kawasaki beautiful bike definitely no slipping of clutch needed on that bad boy.also say you got a fine collection of mx gear always right for the machine of the era.

[@bodeine454]

I've never raced dirt bikes, my friends and I for the most part just rode on trails and in grass and through plowed fields and such, did some hill climbing here and there. My first and only dirt bike (to date) was a like new 4 stroke '77 Honda XR-75 when I was around 13, it was no race bike by any means but it was fun, I think those were more like tractor engines, not much for speed but torquey little bikes. My best friend at the time had a '78 Yamaha 100 Enduro 2 stroke, that was a fun little bike too, we used to race down a little grassy dragstrip and he'd beat mine but not by a long shot. Another good friend had a new(about 1983 I think) Suzuki 80 Enduro, I rode it a few times but wasn't very impressed, not sure what it was but I think I didn't care for the throttle response or something, it seemed to make more noise than power, it was also a 2 stroker. A friend that lived in the neighborhood got a brand new Honda CR 80, it was about a 1983 or 84 model, and his father put a throttle limiter on it and it would still just about come out from underneath you, it was all I could do to keep the front wheel on the ground when that power kicked in, I was 14 or 15 at that time. Down around that time, probably '83, my best friend and his family went down to Cumberlain Lake and took our bikes plus the two that his cousin and uncle brought, a 2 stroke Yamaha 400 dirt bike which I rode, it was a torquey basta** and my friend rode his uncles new Kawasaki 370 Enduro 4 stroker, I didn't ride that one but I rode along side Steve and could tell it was a good running bike, we climbed a few hills down there on them, had a blast!

[@liquidktm]

Beautiful bike sounds great power for days..

[@victoroneill4381]

Sold my mint 91 kx500 last year had a full ground up by a guru great bike brutal power ohlins rear shock was great but the standered forks are crap.prob should of upgraded to the later kx450 forks and clamps,would of been a great bike.Still kicking myself for selling it (moment of madness lol).kept my 2001 cr250 with all the bling and much easier bike to ride in the twisty stuff , still got good power not close to the 500 though that power is on another level.If you dont have your wits about you on a 500 you will either end up a tree..or embedded in one....Damn that thing was scary fast!!

[@joshmartinak4315]

I’m trying to decide between this and a pw 80....

[@JimWearsTimbs]

The kx has a little bit more torque than the pw but i think it would be a good starter bike

[@jpaul5387]

@Oneway_psilo can you tell me how you got on it lol I still can't get on my pw50. Absolute MONSTER!

[@Oksimoron-zy9sk]

Pick the green monster...perfect begginer bike🙃😉

[@hcg2693]

Mean green Kaplan machine! Awesome work guys! Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johnraymond7569]

Awesome! I have a 98` KX250 2stroke, it rips. Very dependable brand all around

[@samueldominic1746]

The wizard did another great job

[@MrNota500]

I remember the Kawasaki's back in 87 having a lot of torque but having a flatter top end than say an RM. The power band was at lower rpm too. They were both fast bikes, but you had to ride them completely different. The good old days...

[@jadenknight100]

It’s really a tractor

[@nickhale117]

I heard that from my house, was wondering what it was lol. Thing sounds GOOD.

[@jamiecollins2117]

that thing is jetted purrrfectley

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

That green skittle gangsta !!!

[@travismania2501]

Kx such a dragon such a life taker such a ripper a roarer a stomper a romper a ripper a dipper a stump puller and a eardrum buster ....when u rode the kx 5 u never die u live in a life of pure harmony

[@chrisgroves9829]

Awesomeness fellas,....I remember 86 cr500 bunker hill sandpits Andover thanks for making an old fart smile!

[@KaplanCycles]

I was there on my 86 cr500! I went there last month its still there!

[@dewwed1965]

What a sound!

[@madbutcher3514]

Nice KX 500🤙

[@markcarkner4617]

It sounds absolute spot on bud.

[@masterjcp1274]

These bikes have so much bottom end and even more top end

[@harrykourm2462]

What a crisp bike

[@sushimamba4281]

That's one way to aerate your lawn. Used to easily do 3rd gear starts on my KX500. Amazing bike. Crazy power.

[@allamerican7830]

Ole widow maker. I got a 91. Dangerously fast.

[@gregory5874]

Those 87 kx500 were scary fast period

[@jaysongraft3627]

Awesome bike and badass riding from senior. Wow. Thanks 😎👊

[@kevincloonan9787]

I had an 87 KX 125 what a sight to see this 500 !!

[@jayjohnson3305]

New viewer from Bama watched bout 10 yall vids finally got see the Wizard yall all are Awsome I own a kawasaki kx450f and love her that kx500 is year I was born and that thing is a Monster..

[@daddydaughterrepairs9091]

Everyone when I was growing up had a Kawasaki! There was a dealer not far from the house that sold Yamaha and Kawasaki

[@paulamaral8029]

Hi Kaplan lawn care service I would like to make an appointment for u to tear up my dead lawn with the cr500 and kx500 both will do the job just fine....god bless the 2stroke 🇺🇸 🤙🏻

[@rupeinsane1]

Omg..that thing sounds crispy as hell!! Beautiful job guys!!!😎💪🔥🔥

[@michaeljohnson7892]

ON A POWER VALVE IT SEEMED LIKE IT COULD BUT IT NEVER CAUSED A PROBLEM JUST NOTED DURING PISTON & RINGS, AFTER RIDING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. All three bikes 125, 250, & 500 were, very SIMILAR YOU COULD ALSO ADD A CARTRIDGE KIT FOR THE FORKS FROM KAWASAKI .THE STOCK FORKS REALLY WORKED GREAT WITH CASTROL 10W40 MOTOR OIL IN THEM, SO I HAVE TO SAY with OUT A DOUBT “ KAWASAKI LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL “. From my FIRST KAWASAKI G5 100 IN 1971, UNTIL A 1976 KX 400 TOOK OVER THEN 1981 A KX 420 WHICH WAS A RIOT, AFTER ADDING AN EXTRA THICK BASE GASKET TO CALM IT DOWN A BIT, THEN IN 1987 A KX 125 & 250 these were GREAT RIDE’S . IF YOU WANT SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT GET A KAWASAKI, LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL .😃

[@greyhairedmountainbiker116]

Nice. my brother had an 88, which was supposed to be the most powerful?? I watched him smoke a CR500 on the sand and got smoked when they switched riders. Such an awesome bike.

[@charleswilliams9233]

👍😎. Hope to visit someday thanks friends!

[@claywurzlow8487]

Really enjoyed watching......Sharp....Clean video....with full throttle......Thanks

[@chrisrichardson4847]

There was one of these for sale right up the road from my house here in Colorado I was so tempted to buy it I just couldn't pull the trigger on it And I definitely regret it

[@Joelontugs]

The guy who jetted it it's his fault we don't have any grass on the lawn Ken sr is doing his job properly testing out the bike lmao

[@kevinmcneil3693]

You guys are awesome. I need to send a bike up to you for tuning.

[@jessecarpenter8760]

Sounds perfect. I had one. Miss it very much.

[@johnking1381]

86 was a monster too, longest exhaust duration but you need to open the inlets up by some degrees and window the piston (a forged one), and a desert FMF gnarly, badass combo

[@victoroneill4381]

I have jst purchased a 87 kx500 and am replacing the cast piston with a wosneer forged one so am interested in what you mean by window the piston and why? also open up the inlets? cheers from Newzealand .

[@johnking1381]

@@victoroneill4381 by open up the inlets I mean file the top of the transfer ports which makes them higher. This increases the time they are open for, like fitting a lumpier cam in a 4 stroke almost. But this was for the 86 motor, the 87 has different port timing. By window the piston I mean literally cutting a whole in the intake side of the piston which coincides with the centre intake port behind the reed valve, this does two things. It increases the amount of oil on your little end bearing, and provides a clearer path for the inlet charge into the chamber, typically this gives a 2.5 hp increase across the rev range. Go with an FMF gnarly desert pipe if you want top end, or FMF gnarly woods pipe for low to mid powerband. Get yourself on kxriders.com, it's all on their with pics, you'll learn loads in the 500 engine mods section. 👍

[@victoroneill4381]

@@johnking1381 Thanks John appreciate your information and help.Actually i am a kxriders.com member so i will look into it a bit more surprised i havnt seen that info on there but havnt been through alot of the stuff but will definitely have a good look.Here in NZ a good kx500 or cr500 are going for Huge money upwards of $9000 plus for a good one and they are hard to find.The amount of 500s i see going through Kaplans museum is literally mind blowing and they all look in stunning condition.Hve riding a few differenr dirt bikes but the 500s are on another level the torque is jst crazy.

[@kylelangworthy9641]

LOL this is the best title for a video you guys have had yet so much freaking fun bro God Bless America thank you Jesus

[@spicymeatball07]

Kenny snr is enjoying himself way too much 😂😆👍

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

Gotta love those Kawi’s - this is gonna be a killa video 👌🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

[@markallen6818]

Beautiful Kaw KX.Nice looking pipe and siliencer.Sounds Great and looks Awesome.Hope Ya'll don't spend any money trying to grow grass around there.Best channel on the internet.Keep em coming guys,love seeing all these Old Bikes in Excellent condition.

[@moose250R]

I love it fellas! Ripping a commentary!

[@dakotaa8276]

Boy that thing is a sweet machine.

[@matthewchaple3544]

I had a 87 kx500 what a awesome 2stroke I wish I still had it

[@stephenspring4308]

Awesome bike so crisp and clean

[@SUNshine-uu8hs]

Wow that sounds amazing beautiful awesome 👌

[@jdatwood7086]

That vintage Thor racing gear is Dope!!

[@adamoetjen8456]

That sounds way better than a four stroke

[@johnnyem-grafix4024]

That’s dope !!!! The asphalt to the grass - you guys are fvkin awesome!!!! Lol hey my 100 is cool lol- dude that flippin thing rocks - ( honda CR500’s )

[@whiskypapz6666]

Hey. Shout out from the Philippines. Ride safe guys!

[@jayblessed8914]

The Og Kap doing the dang thang. 💥🙏

[@torevenheim9607]

Never get enough of this 😂 it's fantastic 😊

[@keithhawkins7039]

That's my dream bike! Love it.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

I wonder if in 30-40 years, guys in their 50s will be drooling over a restored KX450F?

[@TH3_T3RM1N4T0R]

Probably, nostalgia is a hell of a drug. This is a hell of a bike though, and nostalgia has nothing to do with that.

[@TH3_T3RM1N4T0R]

Probably, nostalgia is a hell of a drug. This is a hell of a bike though, and nostalgia has nothing to do with that.

[@markdesousa7574]

Sweet bike 🤙

[@norteehki]

Oh that sound and power , love it 💪

[@mytwocents4892]

Awesome Kx,I am 60 and still like to ride in the dirt.I was wondering how many people on here still like to at my age or older. When somebody happens to ask me what I like to do for fun and I tell them they kind of look at me funny.ha

[@dasmuss6174]

Beautiful looking bike, looks a lot comfier than the new ones too 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@cndboy2962]

the lawn has no chance there

[@bruschi8148]

What an awesome bike!!!

[@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470]

Omg that kx is super clean kap💪😎🍻 Mac nasty nasty 🤘🇺🇲

[@RM.....]

Love the green

[@CoachSteve4u]

"Who keeps ripping up the lawn?" My dad used to ask that question when I had my RM125...

[@mtyhntr49]

That was a very nice bike . We love toys ❤

[@donkeyballs3307]

Love that bike

[@babx1]

87 with the single ring piston was 🎉

[@MusicSensations1971]

Kenny you got to keep the front wheel down LOL

[@JGALLO001]

such a wicked ass bike man

[@eminrider6751]

Nice sound and good perfomance👍❤🌹❤👌

[@ericdebisz9458]

Things BEAUTIFUL. I want it

[@purebloodheretic4682]

*Yes I know it's Green but are you sure that's a KX500 or a JOHN DEERE!! It Sure Plows the Field!!* 👍😆

[@hurstshiftin9873]

Use to own a 1986 125cc works replica loved that bike sat great. wheelies in 5th easily. Ps whoever's rippin up the lawn (kap) keep doing it lol haha.

[@victoroneill4381]

Can i ask what jetting you guys are running in this ..seems to run great. cheers

[@markdjsonicfxalsop]

THIS IS WHAT JUNIOR SHOULD BE RACING

[@outdatedfarmequipment2702]

That's what I was just thinking Mate

[@chrisrichardson4847]

Love is helmet that is wearing to match the year...lol

[@clarkieboy9007]

2 much 💨🌬that thing is a nasty beast call it grass reaper 500

[@sayyoulovesatan666]

I rode a 91 kx500 the other day and 2 days later bought a yz250. Never had a full size bike let alone 2 stroke. Bug bit me then bam I had one! I want to come up your place one day here. I’m 7 hours away but I want to see what’s in that place!!

[@terrylankford8719]

Nice bike guys

[@albundy6804]

HAHA EXACTLY HOW I DO MY RETIC LINES !! NO BENDING DOWN OR USING SHOVELS !!