That’s something you start up at midnight to tell your neighbors your up and home

@mikeschlup5279

Жыл бұрын

Especially when they are drinking and jamming after midnight...

@Rod-db8tt

Жыл бұрын

Or play Judist Priest " you got another thing comm'n " really loud 🙂

@majorlee1

Жыл бұрын

😂

@JoshNY607

Жыл бұрын

So sick love that bike yo you got some of the coolest bad asses bikes I ever seen b4 love watching these cool videos all the time so cool

I had that exact same bike, but 1 year older. I had the 1982 Suzuki RM 465Z, with the 4 speed transmission. I bought it brand new in 1982 from Smitty's Suzuki in Peoria Illinois, for $2.495. I put a terry fork kit in the front, and sent the rear shock to White Brothers in Calfornia for the deluxe shock modification. I also got the White Brothers works air box, and put a cheng shin super digger on the back, with a metzeler perfectcross on the front. It was a beast, it would pull the front wheel in every gear. I had it for 8 years from 1982 to 1990, then I sold it, and that was my last dirt bike. best dirt bike I ever owned, it would start 2nd kick every time when cold, and 1st kick when it was warm. In the 8 years I had it I never had one problem with the engine, it was bulletproof, and as reliable as you could get.

The sound made my eyes tear. I had a '85 CR 500 with an HRC wide-range gear kit and I never had more pain or fun in my life. Sold it when I hit 40 and regretted it every week since then, probably saved my life. I love the sound and smell of a two stroke. Especially when it's running Bel Ray.

UNBELIEVABLE. (Teen in the 80s so I know these, I can't believe how collectable the "throw aways" of that era are now, if only..)

MY FIRST BIG BORE 2 STROKE WAS A 1978 SUZUKI RM 400--GOOD RELIABLE -FAST BIKE IN ITS DAY ! I"M 68 Y.O. AND REMEMBER SUZUKIS DOMINANCE 1970-1978 W/ ROBERT-DECOSTER AT SADDLEBACK MX TRACK ORANGE CA. A LAP AHEAD OF ALL OTHER RACERS --JUST AMAZING ! WATCH THEM ON ON ANY SUNDAY !

@Hkaerba1

4 ай бұрын

Im 15yr old an i have rm400

That bike sounds SO good!! Absolute masterpiece. My first ever dirt bike was a 1982 RM465, sounded like this one. Mine had a DG pipe too. What a monster that was, steep learning curve!

@meandthefamily1485

Жыл бұрын

Great memories mate I had a 79 RM400 in 1981 aged 15 my first one too ,always wanted an RM465 next but got a KX250 instead ,hold good memories for me the RM 👍

@jeffjones5063

Жыл бұрын

my 82 rm 465. just needed a five speed, more front brake. fun.

Nothing like a 500cc TWO STROKE. !!!! Best sound ever!

Just seeing that tank shape with those decals gave me a feeling from back in 83. I love 83 RM"'s !

My first bike was an 83 RM250. I miss that bike a lot.

I’ve got the 83 125 sitting here! Runs and drives. Needs all cables, tires,the clutch taken out and refurbished. Can’t find the darn plastics I need tho. What a beautiful bike!

So envious to not be in its presence. But hearing it run barely warmed up was pure magic!

More Suzuki RMs or RMZs pls! Beautiful bike. Ultra collector bike. 👍🏻💯 🇺🇸

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

That’s something you start up at 2am to tell your neighbors your home

My uncle had an 83 RM500 when I was a kid. Those things make every other bike in its class from that era seem slow. Insane stock porting…

@muckle8

Жыл бұрын

You could see it was quick,strong Suzuki power! - the best!

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

we need bring back 500cc 2stroke single engines

Wow! A diamond in the ruff what an awesome example of 500 cc history it makes me imagine how great it would have been to be on a motocross course in 83 with a handful of these bikes on the track tearing up the berms

@graemebartmann7872

Жыл бұрын

At a GP with 40 on the gate 👍

I heard you say that you are 56, I'm 57 ,we turned teens right when stereo's and a a hundred,two hundred, watt's became affordable. We could go see the Car's in concert for less than ten dollars along with Tom Petty, bruce Springsteen and the River tour and on . Then these jumping bike's came out. And then when oli went crazy and the economy never recovered everything changed.

I was 13 and was a huge motocross fan back then in 1983. I think that was the first or second year the "Full Floater" suspension came out, and the year before the watercooled engine hit the market as well. Kent Howerton and Mark Barnett rode the Suzuki's to several championships, I recall. Great bike.

@EarthSurferUSA

Жыл бұрын

That was back when a kid could afford a bike with a part time summer job. You should have bought one or three.

@deborahchesser7375

Жыл бұрын

@@EarthSurferUSA no shit ! I’ve had dozens over the years, good luck on me ever having those again. ✌️🇺🇸

My buddy had that. I rode it excellent smooth good power. Equal to my CR 480 in 1983. Very easy to ride . I recall it was a 4 spd Perfect bike Wow!

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

It is so hard to see a bike like that and keep from going into financial ruin!! If I had some extra cash stashed away I’d be headed up there tonight waiting for Ken to show up in the morning. I have to say I was disappointed that we didn’t get a couple of really good mono’s Ken. At least the full throttle blasts down the street help feed my fix. Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸

My friend raced one at the washougal national in 83', mitch kirkpatrick from bend, oregon, He actually got the holeshot against all the factory pros!!

That's one sweet old school bike ... but all the old school bikes you showcase are sweet 🙂

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wow 😲 greeting from UK youve just took me bk to 83 listen to it I can smell it here in UK 🙏💯💯💯

Thats the best two stroke exhaust ive ever heard.

Very nice Vintage Bike. I haven't seen a YZ 490 in a long time. I liked the White, with red seat YZ's when I was a Kid

Owned many open class weapons and my '82 RM465 was one of my favorites. Phenomenal rear suspension, smooth power delivery, and great handling. Could race multiple laps and that bike never wore me down.

I had a tm 75 as a kid then one morning I woke up 2 the first rm 80 for Xmas. Wow what difference.👍

I used to race a RM370B in So California open class back in 1979/80 and it was scary fast I can just imagine that beast lol...

That is one beautiful rm zilla 500 2stroke I love it. The noise I could listen to that all day everyday. Very good vids Ken and the Kaplan team keep up the good work guys. ❤😊

Looks and sounds like new! Can’t beat the old 2 stroker’s! Love ‘em!

Loved the deceleration of the old RM'S nice clean no crackle in the exhaust they just moaned.

wow I can’t wait to crank this on surround sound pure music to my ears thank Ken

Those double leading shoe front drum brakes actually work pretty good.

Suzi power full!!!!!!!👌👌👌👌👌👌💣💣💣🚀🚀🚀🚀⚡⚡⚡

Ive become so addicted to watching this guy rip up and down this driveway on so many different monsters. My girl like " Oh jeez" as soon as she hears the 2 stroke sounds coming from the living room😂 Im like shut up Bish ,you watch Maury all day.

Like I say in every video, and you never cease to amaze me such a beautiful monster.

The custom graphics always add such a nice touch to these classic beauties. The team must work tirelessly to find these top caliber bikes. I love the videos because the bikes are flawless and the team is beyond knowledgeable.

I just got a 1985 cr500r it's hard to start but when it runs it's a powerful machine

I had a rm 125 1983 I so remember these in show room wow amazing!!

Good lord the rm500 sounds better than any 2 stroke Iv ever heard in my life

Love your big bore two strokes stories

Let Larry take it for a rip in the grass across the street.i want to see a wholeshot and standup wheelie !! 😜✌

Ken You always show us such good things!!! 😎😎🤟🤟

I rode one twice in 1990, very cool. The reason I was allowed to ride it is the owner wanted to try my 1979 husky 390 OR. Loved them both

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

these are genuine 100mph capable right?

That thing def sounds juicy!! Tuned very well!

I remember these crazy bikes. The seats were soft as anything. Baaaahnaaaarrrpp!!!

What a ripper how old like you can young at heart❤ and I remember these although I wasn’t a world-class race like you! so I never swung my leg over one only in RM 400😂

This channel has saved 🙌 what's left of my mind!, be lost without it..

the full floater suspension was the best ever, i had 3 zooks with it, amazing!

@jackmcandle6955

Жыл бұрын

I wrenched at shop in 80-83 and the full floater bikes blew away everyone at the mx tracks but a patent problem $made them stop using it

@runninfast9208

Жыл бұрын

@@jackmcandle6955 best suspension i ever rode, no joke

That's a nice bike, back in 1980 I had a RM250 & my brother had a RM490 so this brings back so many good memories. Not forsure what year my brother's 490 was but it was definitely a 490 because I remember thinking it was weird that they made a 490 why not just do a 500, so it must have been an early year than this 83 500. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻

@Hkaerba1

7 ай бұрын

Im sorry but there's is not 490cc rm

I call those bikes. The Roger DeCoster special. How sweet it is. That's Motocross.

My 1st 500 when I was 15 , I always thought I was missing 5th gear.✌️

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

Love the 500s. I had a CR500 84 model. Very nice RM.

These 500's don't even have to try. Plus Kaplan explaining everything in detail. He's so cool even his bed makes itself in the morning. 😎

Monster! That DG pipe is classic, top notch and sounds amazing!!!

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

That is a thing of beauty. Sounds so good.👍

I have seen a quadzilla in person but not the RM 500. I love watching your channel to see all the rare bikes.

Sounds absolutely beautiful!!

@KaplanCycles

Жыл бұрын

It does!

Just hearing that monster gave me goose bumps🤘🔥❤️

I owned an '84 RM500. Very tractable power compared to 250s and especially 125s, which always needed to be on the pipe to get going. Also, surprisingly nimble for its size. I used to ride tight trails all the time on one. Only downside was fuel consumption. You'd have to keep an eye on gas going on longer rides with your buddies on smaller (i.e. more fuel efficient) bikes.

I had an 82 RM125.such sweet bikes! so fun.

My first bike was it's little brother! Loved that bike, even though it wouldn't hit band! 😉

Damn nice bike…I bought a brand new Kawasaki KX 420 in 1983 , it was actually a 1981 that a local dealer had quite a few leftover…I paid the whopping price of $999…crazy right. Had a choice between the 420 or a 250 it was $899 which I should have gotten because the 420 was way to much bike for me ….✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

What an exciting sound!!!!

Just perfect kem .. kisstie has done some quality work too . I raced A open expert .. I was on board a RM125RR battling with a few on this exact RN500 . Can’t remember what place I was in , but I’ll never forget getting CRACKED by a rock on the knee . Caused my to dribble off the track and fall into the fetal position .

Obviously gorgeous! How great was 1983 for open class two strokes!

never saw one in the wild...lol but we rode hard and put up wet many 125 and 250 from that era.....

Beautiful that’s what I like to see, god bless you all 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏🇺🇸

Dang!! listen to the two stroke snaps and pops with the deep growling idle ... wow, Reminds me of my 79 yz400F sound I had back in the early 90's

@johnfields6603

Жыл бұрын

I had a “79 400F with the DG pipe,Answer silencer ,ported/ polished stock piston, 5.25x 18 Tereflex ...it was a ditch digger.

@joshlucas5907

Жыл бұрын

@@johnfields6603 agreed, I still see deep ruts in the same spots in my woods from doing that back in the late 90's.

@johnfields6603

Жыл бұрын

@@joshlucas5907 Wow that is so awesome! My ruts were still there for over 10 years too. Do you have a bike now ? I am restoring a “93 CR500 now ,l can’t wait to get it finished up.

@joshlucas5907

Жыл бұрын

@@johnfields6603 I would love to own an old CR500, I think my favorite CR is 85-95, must be an old school thing. I have a newer 2003 Kx125 im building right now. I just finished a 98 CR250 an 89 LT250R quad. Love my vintage 2 strokes, always looking for an old project

@johnfields6603

Жыл бұрын

@@joshlucas5907 Man that is cool ,and l totally agree with you 2 strokes forever ! 👍

What a beauty…….sounds sooooo good

That’s freaking nice 👍 👍 love it . Two stroke goodness

Sounds of youth in cottage country omtario Love it

This year is the sweetest big bore RM ! Too bad they only made it one more year.

Beautiful!

Oh that big ass DG pipe is beautiful!

Awesome bike!

Full Floater baby! This is the shit that excites me. I didn't have a 500 but I had the 465 ported polished, yanked and cranked haha. Brings back so many memories of my times in the ER. I love that bike. Sweet brotha! 👍

@davidstewart8081

Жыл бұрын

It is pretty bad when the nurses know you by your first name:)

Bro way back in the day I had moto x boots just like those you were wearing. I was on a Suzuki RM 370 and a Yamaha YZ 490 at the time and was abt 17... DAMN I miss those times cause I'm 62 now lol 😆

Man you should donate one of those amazing gasgas 450s to a poor man like me haha. It's a wet dream of mine! Love what yall do brother! Thanks for the vids!!

Best Sound ever ❤

I love that model.

Superb 👍

Thats what i call a powerhouse twostroker love it the last of the aircooled best bike ever made

Awesome bike bro👍. Around this era a mate had a PE 250 that went like a scalded cat😉. Myself an XT 500✌️❤️

That is badass, I had and raced the 84 cr500 that thing kicked ass, believe it was 1 yr honda made them, those you can't find anywhere..

Wow super rare. That thing is sick!

One of the firsts… Dam that’s nice 2stroke for ever👌

That ride is badass! Very cool example of a bike that I haven't seen a lot of for sure! Love me some 2-stroke bikes! The ultimate would be to get Roger DeCoster over there to take it for a rip!

@michaelmelling9333

Жыл бұрын

Or Joel Robert.

Complete badass

The best dirt bike I owned was a pe 400 beautiful spead of power and torque!

What a BEAST !!!!!

Absolutely Emaculet. WOOWW 👍BIG THUMBS UP. I LIKE THAT ALOT.

that's SOUND !!! 😍😍😍

That thing is BAAAAAAAADDDDDDDD To Da Bone!, love the sound. Kamikaze Suzuki 500, hang on.

i owned a honda cr480 and an rm465, the cr480 was a monster , it had a brute power band , the rm465 was a sweet and easy bike to ride , so easy to flick the tail out and power slide with both feet on the pegs, an rm500 would be a great bike power and handling, wish i could bid from australia

Let me tell u that bike will still Rip the trails like a bulldozer..bikes like that r Beasts for life..

That's a real machine my father owned one.

I used to own this model 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

That sounds like my 1987 QuadZilla. Had it port, polished, reeds, bored 1 over and blueprinted. The thing was insane to ride!

@EarthSurferUSA

Жыл бұрын

It probably was not really "blueprinted". It is not a practice used much anymore because manufacturing got better and can hold tight tolerances. Blueprinting means every engine of the part is made to the nominal spec, (no tolerance basically.). But truing the crank would be part of blueprinting, and is still often done. I might do that with my YZ250 crank to see if I can get rid of some vibration.

@michaelace4739

Жыл бұрын

@@EarthSurferUSA it was blueprinted, crank was taken out. Every bit of that motor was taken out and put back together.

Ting, Ta, Ting, Ting, Ting... Braaaaaaap!

4 stroke who said that anyway. That is a 2 stroke man that is what that 500 is.