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

@PinkLloyd88

2 жыл бұрын

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

@And_rew92

2 жыл бұрын

Does a 2 Stoke 300EXC count?

@mryorkshire3623

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@robmule4647

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky sod Jak, sounds amazing buddy 👍

@Tony-ug1mv

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@matt01506

2 жыл бұрын

Today's generation will never really know the excitement that only two strokes can bring !

@HolyBreadEater

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 !

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

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.

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.

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

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

Жыл бұрын

The great smell of Bel Ray 2T

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.

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 🤘

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

@LambChopRides

2 жыл бұрын

Haha 👍 😄

@Michael-zo8me

2 жыл бұрын

How Dare You🤡

@r.williamcomm7693

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

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.

Makes me miss my rd350lc even more than usual

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Love it Chops. Really great video and what an amazing opportunity for you. Mike comes across really well too, aan of few words and obviously a very clever guy. Thanks for sharing this with us, I'm sure we're all very jealous. I'll go check out petrol revolt now too.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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... 😉

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.

That sound is amazing ... Thank you for this video

The sound those 4 exhausts make, so recognizable.

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 😋

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

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.

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..

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

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

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 👌👍

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.

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

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

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

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

Great to see these on the road being enjoyed, wondered what all the Aston Martins were doing there but then Mike appeared and the penny dropped. The dream garage, an Aston Martin Vantage and a vintage 2 stroke. Had a Yamaha 350 LC in my late 20s which was bonkers, stupid fast with useless breaks, which taught me to get the speed right before the corner or you were going to have a serious off.

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.

Geat vid chpsie . i said it before your enthusiasm like a kid at Disneyland. This isnt a job for you like other vloggers it is a passion. ✌✌

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.. ❤️

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.

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 🏍🏍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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

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!

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..

Love the RG's and RD's, still ride a 2 stroke today. Great video and superb bikes, wish i could afford one !

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

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.

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.

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.

I had one in 1997, for me this is your best video yet mate 👍🏼 😎 absolutely loved it,

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” 🤪!)

Lovely upload! Thank you for bringing this to us

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.

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

I love your emotion on two strokes and the RG!

What's better than 1 RG500? 2 of them 🥰 . Two simply beautiful bikes . The Skoal is stunning. Congrats fella

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

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

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...

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

Like your story and video, Thank God for new technology in bikes. The oldest bike I had that I liked and still miss was a 1998 ninja zx6r. Those things your riding sound like 4 chain saw's in a box! Glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for the flashBacks! Uhhhhh! Ha Ha!

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

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.

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 .

Your last few vlogs have been epic,& really enjoyed this one,your enthusiasm & passion really comes across,thanks Chopsy 👊😉

@LambChopRides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian appreciated buddy 👍

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr Barr

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...

Great stuff I had the 125 bandit when I was younger always wanted the rgv250 😍😍😍

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!!

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.

Thanks for doing a follow up vid with these truly iconic bikes. 🤙🏼💯

My lord those are absolutely beautiful machines!

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!

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 !

I own a KTM exc 300 tpi (2019) supermoto and the harder you ride it, the better it works, its insane haha! Great video mate!

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

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😌

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 ❤

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter 👍

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.

An absolute classic.My favourites(Bias) was always the Yamaha RD/RZ series plus the manic Kawa H3 etc.Thanks.

Nice ultra fast two stroke . Only had one two stroke bike and that was my first bike ie. a Yamaha DT250 enduro. Good fun on road and off.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Same Engine as the DT125R

What a brilliantly lovely video. Beautiful bikes, and a well documented, well presented affectionate review. Top job Chops.

@LambChopRides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 👍

To see these old weapons is awesome it reminds me of my old rgv and nsr days racing in the late 80s and early 90s 😁👍👍👍

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

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......😳😲

RG 500 and RD 500 dream motorcycles, thank you!

Man can smell the Castrol R30 from here.. always wanted one growing up mates on 125 and 350 LCs awesome vid Chops 🤩👍🚴

What an absolute brilliant video chopsy brings back my early days on my RD 200 / RD 350 back in the 70s loved them going too checkout these guys channel for sure...BRILLIANT...👍✌ Regards Glenn

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

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fredrik really appreciated buddy 👍

The rush the smell the noise. You felt you had the starship enterprise at the time,us old foggies 😂😂 nice heartfelt look

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

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Alan, a time gone bye eh ☹️

Fantastic video. The excitement and buzz of a big stroker captured. Symphony it is. Even an RD350 on tick over obviously runs and sounds like a twin but as the revs go up its that smooth power that the separate sound of each cylinder becomes one continuous buzz of power. Brilliant. Jealous AF 🥴

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

Had 2 gammas in my time priceless time to be riding such a brilliant iconic bike