WORLDS FINEST 1982 YAMAHA IT465 ENDURO TWO STROKE

[@johnhansen7499]

A piece of art... stunning! I remember reading about this bike back in 82 in my new dirt bike magazine, just dreaming about that bike. In 82 I was sixteen years old.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Same here I had an IT 175 then a 200, damn good bikes, bulletproof

[@michaelgiglio1571]

@@johnhansen7499 yep. Me to. We would sneak out of school and ride the push bikes to the Yamaha deale, in Wangaratta Au. . We would look and touch the seat, not even thinking about girls.

[@jkirk7811]

I had a friend that had one. It was a hill climb monster. He was one of those guys that could make anything fast wether it was a xr100 or cr500. Wish he was still with us . God called him home back years ago.

[@jkirk7811]

@Carl Rheinhardtthanks and cheers to you brother.

[@rEVILut1on]

BRAPPPPP!

[@risingphoenix01]

This bike is an absolute beast of a bike, I was lucky enough to have owned an IT 250 and 465. It always struck me that both bikes would always start after the first kick, every time. Thanks for sharing, brought some good memories back. Cheers!

[@BigDan7114]

I remember drooling on the IT series as a teenager. I’m 52. Same effect !

[@BigDan7114]

@Carl Rheinhardt My IT brochure was worn tattered pages worse than the JC Penney catalog bra section . Lol my cousin had the 175 and let me run it when we were on a break harvesting corn in November. I had to give it back when I couldn’t feel my hands from being on literal brink of frostbite without gloves..... just like it was yesterday I can still smell that two stroke in my mind . I had a DT 175 . No comparison especially suspension .

[@ianmangham4570]

Me too,soon as seen that blue and IT i was tripping,one of my all time favourites the yammy IT

[@CK90]

My very first bike was a 1979 IT175, remember taking a trip to the Grand Canyon in 1987, there was a newer IT parked at the hotel, I drooled over that thing.

[@CK90]

@Carl Rheinhardt A friend I rode with had an '85 XR200, with the RFVC motor and dual carbs. That thing was awesome, loved riding it..!

[@rattyratstuff7125]

I'm 25. Never got to expirience the heyday of motox. Even I wig out and go running to papa when I see one of these beauties for sale hoping he'll approve of me bringing another bike home haha. Have 2 cm400 frames 3 engines, a stolen magna(stolen from friends grandpa but recovered, never received a new title so legally can't reggo) Yamaha xs1100 and a ton of old dirt bikes and frames from my race bikes as a kid.

[@benbradshawjr2856]

Yamaha was iconic with that engine design.

[@volksquadman]

What a beautiful |Mythical beast! These were seen as rare as Unicorns in the UK. Thanks for sharing KK.

[@Tmac327]

Such a great bike!!! A neighbor up the street had the white IT 465, an "81 I believe, anywah NO ONE could ride as hard and fast as he did! He was a local legend! Really cool Off-Road bike!!! Your collection is just astounding!

[@richard9444]

God ,it's like being 17 again "I'm 54" these where so popular in GB 🇬🇧 , great job Ken

[@rickeyarceneaux6662]

Had a 1985 IT200, I can still kick my own ass for selling it. Best enduro bike I've ever had, could not kill it!

[@terryperrott9913]

What a great looking IT-465 , my dad one & I had the IT-175. Then I got a Honda thumper ( 4 stroke) XR-200R , I loved the XR-200R , drop down a gear & slide back a little on seat & chug through the tite rough stuff . Unlike like a 2 stroke had to keep it on the pipe.

[@davidwright873]

Im 56....and i remember this neighborhood kid sported one of these....It was bad ass....Rode all over the Tahoe area backroads....I was so jealous...lol...

[@jamieteal2107]

Same down here Richard nothing used to turn heads like one of these beasts in a busy shopping centre back then 💪👍🇦🇺

[@grantschelfhout1227]

I remember when these bikes were unleashed on the public here in Australia and it took huge plums to ride one in the bush as they’re an absolute weapon!!! Not many people could handle it and most of them ended up trashed, and so did the bikes!!! I love it thanks mate 😁👌🏻

[@jimbo4203]

So cool ! I had the it 175 and it was a great bike. 2 stroke 6 speed , wish they still made them. Dad and me put a piston and rings in it in the garage. Cheap and fast

[@rawhd7565]

Got one bought it new restore at 60 👍🏼 good times n my twenty’s 🤑

[@rattyratstuff7125]

Dad. Zero mechanical expirience. Me at 9 years old. Done a few oil changes and handed neighbor tools. Also me at 9. Builds a monster customized "88cc" big bore out of a 124 xr100 kit and a xr50 88 kit. Ran for 3 years and was scary fast with the 4th gear mod. Took it to Honda for a checkup when I was 12 and couldn't find the rattle. Got it back and it broke after 2 laps.

[@danield7263]

This channel is definitely in my top five favorite KZbin channels and I'm a junkie for retro bikes only because we grew up poor and that's what we rode and they always were extremely reliable and we had a blast don't have to be rich to have fun keep it up Ken Kaplan

[@Frank_999Scoobydooby]

uh Rockville PD, I just got passed by Freakin Wolverine on a Dayglo Blu dirtbike w/ chrome six shooter on his hip. Dispatch, disregard, Its Kaplan America rippin it up again

[@enduroboi6780]

Ken showing this one respect ! No wheelies in the yard 😍

[@jasonmcmanus6169]

This might be weird but I've got tears in my eyes its been a long time since I've seen an IT and this one is perfect. Thank you for doing good for this bike. I had to sell my 250 to help pay for my fathers funeral 16 years ago and a suzuki ag bike

[@mikenimmick3920]

There is NOTHING sweeter than the sound of an air cooled 2 stroke. I had a 1979 KDX 175. Bikes were soooo nice.

[@michaelrhodes9379]

Love u Kaplan America you are a champion....greetings from Far North Queensland Australia I was bought up on IT bikes and my older brother rode a Suzuki PE 175 to High School in his senior year 1980 me and my younger brother would open the gate for him when he rode out on it and loved every minute of it and could hear him down the street return home and open the same gate aaain hahaha seems like yesterday I am 48 years old now.. cheers everyone and enjoy life 🍺🤠👍

[@morsecode007]

When I outgrew my KDX 80, I asked my dad for an upgrade. He bought me an IT 465. I had to lean it up against any structure I could to crank it. I was a 5'6", 14yr old kid, LOL! I became a wheelie king 😂 Thanks for the memories 🇺🇸

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Amazing!! In 84 I was 13. We would ride in our local pits riding area on our 80s and 125s. Every so often an older (like 30 old to us little guys) guy named SKY would show up on his IT 465 and see if us kids could keep up with him! Lots of roost!!! Love this channel!!

[@benlondon8467]

What a beautiful old girl, incredible. Hard to think a dirt bike of its vintage is still in such condition. I’d love it in the shed, takes me back to my youth.👍

[@anthonytamilio9501]

My dad loves these old. IT bikes when I was a kid we restored an 82 yz125 it was the first project bike we ever did

[@specialse]

Possibly two of the most awesome machines ever made . ..

[@tappedout300xc]

That's a beautiful IT 465. Always liked the light blue and yellow graphics on those Yammies.

[@rumpelstiltskin6252]

that were great colors, like a dangerous snake,

[@jamieteal2107]

@@rumpelstiltskin6252👍

[@markswenson4453]

Good to see you packing true american patriot

[@jamesdavis7881]

Absolutely 💯!!!!!

[@kevinmartin7354]

A vintage big bore two stroke AND a sidearm on your hip , I LOVE IT.

[@ianrobinson525]

Man I've not seen an IT since I was a kid. They're both mint

[@bill720ful]

For sure. Had i.t. 490. Total trench diggin fire breather of a 2 stroke. Gorgeous bikes for sure.

[@ianrobinson525]

@@bill720ful nice, I bet it was fun to ride

[@bill720ful]

Indeed it was. I bought mine near new with only 3/4 gear. So crazy strong and fast rode it for like a year before repair. Unreal hill climbing bike stock. Had to set on gas tank to keep front end down.

[@jamieteal2107]

@@bill720fulbill that is a spot on description of one of those 490 animals 👍🇦🇺

[@jamieteal2107]

@@bill720fulspot on bill 👍🇦🇺

[@sedgar11]

Awesome video. Brings back memories of the old IT 2 stroke. Still have my 175 stuffed away in the shed.

[@cliffordthomas8741]

I have one ride it all the time in new Zealand love the power

[@mattjones4581]

My newest favorite youtube channel. And an inspiration to every American citizen.

[@rlh450rr]

My buddy had a 175, and a 200 years ago. They were bulletproof bikes. We tried blowing them up with no luck. Wow, the memories. Thanks guys

[@randydoan7536]

i remeber the day my buddy got one of those and flipped her over in front of all his friends showing off, it was epic

[@Chuffin_ell]

Notice Kaplan isn’t having any of that today....😂

[@scottdanback4128]

my favorite bike got it new IT 175 1982 i was 15 and 55 now love to see these minty ITs brings back such great memories!!!

[@michaeldamico9592]

Holy Shit....!!! What a blast from the past I had an IT 175.... was my favorite bike growing up...!! Through the river... down the railroad tracks...!! Wow... I am 15 years old again...!!! Thanks

[@FXDXT-13]

Having ridden a 465 the video definitely brings back vivid memories lol

[@ayedee6681]

I had a street legal 1982 IT250H. It was amazing. My little brother loved it so much he found a 465 and called me. I said. If it runs buy it. He bought it. It didn’t run! My IT looked just like these. Beautiful

[@martinstone3656]

I had one of the very first IT 175 to come into the country (GB) and after racing all 3 bikes 175, 250 and 465 the best bike for sure to ride was the 250, have to say that 465 took me back 40 years and is an incredible example of what was in its day the ultimate enduro bike

[@MrJohnnaz]

465 owner since 1986, bike sat in the garage for 25 years, One day I seen Navy seebee's video and decided to restore the bike to new condition. So in 2018 I did just that, took all winter, but it was worth it. Had well over $1000 in it plus a lot of time. Bike has all new bearings, even the rod bearing was done, though I don't think it needed it. My friend is a wizard at doing rod bearings on these old singles only took him 45 minutes, and that included truing it up to better than new specs.

[@200mmonster4]

They are extremely cool bikes. love the Enduro vibe.

[@MaxwellBenson80]

What a beautiful bike! You guys do a fantastic job rehabilitating these sweet rides!!

[@jeffsnider3588]

Rode one of these 465's years ago, one of the best trail bikes I have ever rode.

[@deepbludude4697]

That bike is now 43years old im 63 and still love those blu yamahas I had a IT175 in blue!

[@coolbigrigs]

As of this date I’m writing, April 9, 2021, there are 8 dislikes for this video. It’s beyond my realm of understanding why this video should receive any negative comments. Absolutely gorgeous IT490. The subject title describes what the video is about. So there should be no shock or disclaimer within the video. So puzzling why’ a beautiful bike and clear description would be viewed negatively.

[@KaplanCycles]

Haters gonna hate

[@sfgssa]

I remember seeing one of these in Italy when I was kid...truly special bike!! BRAAAP!!!

[@work4rsl46]

this was one of my dream bikes back in the day along with the TT500. sweet bike and nice to c u packing a wheel gun.

[@notsure8041]

I had a IT250 same year. I think it was my favorite bike. I had a 77 too . It's great to see these bikes in such nice condition

[@rockypup1968]

Man they're are like new , id love to own those 2 iT's

[@michaeltrower6792]

Love the sound of a great running 465

[@tygreenwood472]

These bikes look know where near being 39yrs old they look like they just were picked up off a yamaha show room floor dealership these were great bikes by yamaha!

[@21nixonme6]

Man I love IT's! I admit that I didn't know about a lot of different IT's until I subscribed to this channel! As a kid, I saw 125's, 175's and a 250 but didn't know there was a 465! These bikes are in amazing condition, I even like that it has, what we called it anyhow, a 'booster bottle'!! I remember always wanting one on my old YZ and our dealer telling me not to worry about it.

[@wsmaga]

Bad ass bikes, I had a IT125 back in the days. I sure wish I still had it. It was such an awesome bike.

[@Droidmorph]

We had a similar in Greece in early 90's i had a chance to ride it..great power!

[@chrisl.johnston6622]

It sounded so Smooth as you took off thru a couple gears ! Very nice...

[@ronniebowling1485]

You know its ultra nice when KAP,doesn't have the heart to rip a few wheelies. LoL. Keep them coming Kap.

[@SteveHacker]

WWWOWWW!!! The memories!!! I will always regret the day I sold my IT490! One of the biggest mistakes I ever made! Such FANTASTIC beast bikes!!!

[@handgunner1911]

absolutely killer these were nice i remember when they came out real cool to see so mint

[@royculleton6223]

Ring a ding ding that Yamaha sings!!

[@teddeherrera8567]

Had one loved it miss it ex wife hated it. do you know where I can get her back? The bike I mean lol

[@novaguy383]

Beautiful bikes! Vintage two strokes rule!

[@LordHolley]

I had and an IT 175 when I was 15. couldn't touch the ground, still Loved it!

[@boostedsaleen6146]

Love your channel man such great memories of bikes I never knew existed.

[@hurstshiftin9873]

Definitely get to see a good variety and rare birds. I agree!

[@terrydunnett]

I had the first IT400C and they were an unbelievable beast. Lots of good memories until pulsar coil and crankcase seal failed at the same time probably from my abuse. True trend setters for a sporting revolution.

[@sicksideworldwide1599]

What a immaculate specimen 💙it 😍

[@justchillin6599]

that is awesome! thanks you for the flashback I'm 55 and remember those days great job! 2amenmeant all the way.

[@squaredealshoes9964]

OH HELL YEAH! are we gonna get a video on that 175?! -I have a 1983 IT175, I'm looking forward to taking notes on the detailed build list you guy's do the best work!

[@Jj12915]

Man, those are beautiful bikes!

[@mattclay8737]

I remember when my brother had one of these I think it was a 1982 anyway I wish we still Road together or done anything together at all but that was a super bike

[@kellyhavens6775]

I love it! These were the bikes I grew up with. Love the revolver too!

[@andrewSUN17]

Amazing bikes...wish they were still made...I also used to ride a Suzuki PE 250 that was awesome!

[@scottyd2262]

Now l know for sure that Kaplan Cycles has a time machine... I used to think that it was a funny joke... It's not a joke to me anymore !

[@DudemanSwede]

VERY NICE model in immaculate condition!

[@tomnelson6758]

This is truly my dream bike

[@ianmangham4570]

The gas tanks turn GREEN and just collapse after 40 years so a new tank is a must ,how beautiful are they,one can only imagine how AMAZING they look up close.UNOBTANIUM KEN BROTHER TOTALLY AWESOME HOMEY 🇬🇧🙏🇺🇸

[@andybowyer3602]

Hell yeah brother!! As a 1982 IT250 AND 465 OWNER I'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS 1!!Talk about torque, for 2STROKES they are monsters way way ahead of the competition at the time but hey that's YAMAHA for you, I think the closest machines to judge against would be SUZUKI'S PE250. KENNY AS USUAL YOU'VE TWAT'ED IT OUT THE PARK, 👊✊💨💨💨😜👍

[@johnlove5347]

I had the next IT 490 K! My best bike! What a king!

[@L2fish]

My friend had a 400. 3rd and 4th gear power wheelies were a blast with that thing.

[@Vox93]

The customer sent them to you to perfect them, and after that when you said they are looking for new owner my heart was broken 😞 such a nice story with sad end. Anyway bike is awesome. Who doesn't like big bore two stroke bikes 😀😀

[@mr.m325]

I typed, "massaged to perfection" into Google search........and a pic of this 465 came up

[@-forestrykid-5471]

Hey me and my dad just started collecting these bikes we just got a 81 it 175 and an 85 it 200 !! So cool

[@sauletto1]

Awesome ! I had a '84 YZ490 and it was brutal ! I always liked the IT's also.

[@70torinogt70]

Yes i had one 1982 had the it 175 first then got 465 few years later . same blue man one best dirt bike ive owned gotta respect the power .i still got the tools from it 465 n pouch

[@davemonday5381]

That certainly sounds perfect. You’ve done it again Ken The Yamaha IT s are really good looking bike

[@danield7263]

His bikes are amazing I remember my dad had the 465 in the early 90s I used to ride around on the front of it with him and we would yank Wheelies all day long

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Hope you sell these to someone that will use them for trail riding, not racing, and they will be well taken care of.

[@theozBandit]

NICEST IN THE COUNTRY??? KK..try the world...thats immaculate!! One of these was bought in Australia on 22 December 2020 and shipped to a wealthy Yamaha collector in NZ to recieve it as a Xmas present from his mrs...and that one was no way as clean and new as this one!! I won't say how much it was bought for exactly but will say was over $10,000 USD for one that's nowhere as nice as this one.. When this is running, you can hear that it has serious power as per the heavier than normal 'bop...bop...ting' at idle unlike the new liquid cooled CR500s that are alot smoother...I'd love to see that Yammi go up against a CR500 down at 'Kaplan straight' along the fence line...people will be suprised! Again... another awsome bike and vid put together by the Kaplan Krew!👍

[@davt8615]

Man those 465,s are IT 👍

[@aol11]

That LT500, That's what I learned to use a clutch on. I was 6. I ride a banshee for the last couple decades love em both. For some reason mom would never come out and watch lol!

[@michaeldoiron1535]

Awesome. My brother in CO has 2 YZ 465's and he RACES em reglarly. My antique. I belive in Ride Em Dont Hide Em

[@garageassembled4701]

Awesome bike I remember these. I hope you know the sheriff personally. Don’t know what’s more bad ass the bike or the revolver!

[@mikemiller3007]

I really thought these were cool back then but I ended up buying a KDX 200 when they came out in ‘84. Loved that thing

[@CraigCatapano]

Guys, I'm 57 and wow, what a great bike. You guys find the best of the best. What a great walk around of this bike. I subbed a while back. Any vintage RM's?

[@navaho5430]

Had one loved it floged the date out of it, my mate had the it 490 not much difference in power cheers for the memories.

[@topone8010]

I had a IT465H and the wife had a IT175J, great bikes

[@Nonplused]

I had an IT 250 about the same age. What a great bike. The main reason I traded it out was marriage (so don't get married) and the drum brakes. Having a disk brake, at least on the front, makes such a difference. Also reverse shocks make a difference. But for the era, this was a great bike. Not as much power as say a YZ, but enough and the power band was wider. Of course the IT was air cooled as well, but at the time it was a great reliable bike. It just needed better brakes and front shocks. Some guy from the Philippines bought it from me and I am sure it it still running around there as a daily commuter.

[@johnking4375]

Had one as a daily ride in the late 80s in the the UK when I was 19 ;) Insane torque monster trench digging mono beast….. Kaplan taking it a tad easy …..;)

[@benjimandover8072]

😁👍...I miss my 81 465...it was white and yellow...plus I had the 83 175 blue and yellow...

[@carloslovesmandy248]

My brother had an IT 250 back in the 80's. Man, I wish I had money to spend to bring them back to sweet home alabama. ROLL TIDE!

[@TheFunkhouser]

The IT series was 2nd love after the XR series and the IT 465 was a beast!! But seeing you ride it with a side-arm is even more beast 😅😅❤

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

What a bit of kit that is. Love that bike.

[@anderson2temposrj]

Love two stroke bikes! Magnificent!!!

[@dailylife3975]

I had a 1983 Yamaha iT 175 best bike ever

[@albertsammut433]

I had this exact J model bike bought it new from the dealer back then..Powerful and potent I found it top heavy with questionable handling and brakes when raced or ridden hard..My next bike the 1983 IT250K was so much better with monocross suspension even if it wasn't as powerful.