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@franklinwilkerson2061

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, you are my F'n HERO!!!

@waggywagstaff

3 жыл бұрын

.... Thanks Gordon... 😂, that’s hilarious!

@section8s

2 жыл бұрын

Share it on Lee’s channel and Chasin The Racin

@witterszx12r

2 жыл бұрын

I'm travelling up to Donny this weekend.

@neilwatton310

2 жыл бұрын

I must stop texting without my glasses on lol8

That sound is sorely missed at race meets! The distinctive aromas too.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely missed!

@adhithyasodhi3203

2 жыл бұрын

Castrol R :)

@gporiginalsracing

2 жыл бұрын

We're hearing it all the time at ours! 👍

@Keroppikun

2 жыл бұрын

@@gporiginalsracing subbed!

@JethroRose

2 жыл бұрын

will claw my rgv250 from my cold dead hands, etc.

Love the way the riders are pretending to inspect the rear wheel when they are secretly gulping in the 2T smoke and smell ❤️😎😀

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Mineratron

2 жыл бұрын

100% 😂

@brianwills4398

9 ай бұрын

VP c 12 with Maxima 927.. no better smell..

@kiss918kiss

8 ай бұрын

Yess very2 have smoke anywhere 2t

I was lucky enough to get a few laps around Jerez on an NSR500 V2 GP bike many years ago. For a man of my talents it was unrideable. The front wheel would lift as soon as the power came in, I couldn't rev it out in any gear, a good squeeze of the brakes nearly threw me over the bars 50 yards before the end of the back straight and even for my 5'7 and 65KG in gear it was tiny. A treasured memory but when I thought I could ride, this bike proved I couldn't. It also was constantly having jetting changes and tape put on and off the radiator. I forget who actually owned it at the time, but I thank you. 2 stroke 4 ever!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!

@channelone4655

2 жыл бұрын

@@tmac77 Be nice to have been able to ride it like you can. And remind your dad that just because he's not racing now he's still not forgotten. 👍

@mark4lev

2 жыл бұрын

someone still makes tyres for these bikes?

@rogerpitre8663

2 жыл бұрын

@@mark4lev They looked like street tires on 17" wheels.

@alberto3874

Жыл бұрын

@@mark4lev supermotard slicks 165/17

Rolling up to a track day with a MotoGP bike (AND RIDING IT) might be the ultimate flex

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!

I remember very well the era of those evil, awesome 500 two strokers. I followed the likes of Doohan, Rainey, Spencer, Gardner, Mamola, Schwantz, Lawson, Roberts and many others. Such difficult bikes to manage but so entertaining to watch.

@joshuarainey6796

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I never knew there was a motoGP racer by the name Rainey,ironically I used to race 2 stroke motocross bikes

Loved this. My mind drifting back imagining the smell of two stroke oil burn, constant throttle blips and childish grins. Priceless!!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

😎

That brought back memories. The last time I heard a racing 2 stroke would have been Knockhill 18 years ago and the garages etc look exactly the same! The paddock power probably still trips out when everyone turns their kettles or tyre warmers on 😂

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

No comment 😂

It's good to see Mr Mackenzie Snr back on a bike. I remember watching and cheering your dad and rocket ron at Donington back in the late 80s, racing against Mamola, Shwantz, Rainey, Gardner and Lawson to name but a few. Great times.

I was lucky to grow up during what has to be the golden age of motorcycle racing. Some of my fondest memories were watching Kenny Roberts wheeling his bike through the cork screw on the Laguna Seca track and Jimmy Felice winning the 250GP race on a loaner bike. The two stroke days were the best. The sound and the smells were amazing. I don't remember calling the 500GP bikes MotoGP bikes. I thought that came with the introduction of the four strokes. Thanks for the memories and the sound of a 500 two stroke at full song!

Fantastic experiences, thanks for putting the video together and posting it so we can enjoy some second-hand 2stroke smoke. Having raced in that era (1978-1988) I can happily say that I still miss the 2stroke powerband, light weight, and just the sheer fun of trying to get the most out of them. I'd echo what your Dad said, the TZ250s (and Honda RS250s) were just "it" to ride - you just kept coming back for more, and more, and more... heh heh!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

😎😁

A great video Taylor. I never raced at Knockhill but it looks a great little track. Loved the sound, also the Moto 3 looked lovely. It’s two-strokes for every day of the week!! Lucky man.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Knockhill is an amazing track to ride!

Another fabulous video Taylor. Great to see your Dad and yourself on some very special machines. 😍🏁🏍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

As a kid we went to all the tracks this was in the Mick Grant Barry Sheene days, used to love the sound and the smell. Years (many years) later took my son to Olivers Mount it was so disappointing not hear and smell the 2 stroke, the Brut 33 wet wipes and MCN stand handing out stickers, but then the vintage bikes came out. Took me back!

Great Video Thanks: I grew up on two strokes got some great memory's screaming around on them, must have been amazing to have ridden probably one of the best racing two strokes motorcycles ever made :-)

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it was indeed!

I'm a Yank, first time looking at one of your videos. I'm like, "how does this guy get to ride these bikes?" Then at the very end of the video, the lights finally came on when you panned the camera over to "dad". "Bloddy 'ell! That's Niall Mackenzie and this must be his son!" I'm a little slow.

Hearing those machines brings back so many memories. My old YDS7 Yamaha, tuned to within an inch of it's life and the noise from a set of Sondell expansion exhausts. Ahhh!! tha good old days

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

I was bought up on a diet of two strokes in the mid 70s what an era ! Sold my rd400 bought a gs750 sold the gs and went back to another rd400 ! They were the pinnacle of fun ! And you could use all of the 40bhp on the road ! Thanks for posting this magnificent video 😊

Keeping a Suzuki RG500 in the power band was probably the single most terrifying and exhilarating experience of my life. Great video 👍

I saw your old man race Laguna Seca on the 500s, that took some major stones.

@andrewmallard2301

2 жыл бұрын

Eddie Lawson definitely rated Niall

Thanks for sharing your awesome ride with us. Super cool! 👊😎

Jammy bar steward indeed… 😁 cool video, great to see all the two stroke classics. Nobody will ever reminisce the same about a four stroke! Treasure them for as long as we can. 😎

Fantastic vid Taylor, loved it. RGV ride was something else and you in hysterics in the Civic, priceless. Nice one.

That brings back some memories. Going to watch the GP when 2 strokes screamed. Don't blame you for snapping that opportunity up. Jammy sod!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

Wow what a day that was riding those 2 strokes at a sunny Knockhill lucky sod ha ha, awesome video Taylor good to see your dad having a go on them as well, all the very best at Donington mate i will be watching you on my tv stay safe buddy

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

Awesome Track Day . Reminded me of the time I had an opportunity to ride the Pat Hennen RGV 500 that John Woodley of Blenheim NZ bought way back, those bikes were well balanced and so easy to race … easy to see why they were such winners. The Two Fifty and Three fifty Yamaha’s were knife edge power band to ride but the Suzuki was flexible …. So lovely to see this generation enjoying the older and awesome 500 two stroke racers !

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

They're all awesome bikes, thanks for watching!

@stevewayne1359

2 жыл бұрын

Which 350 Yamaha???

Hi Taylor, another fantastic video, you even had mad Mark with you. That's a bonus for us to see him again, he`s still got it at 60 and it`s clear to see. Kenny Roberts two stroke Suzuki, that's nearly a Yamaha lol Don't think it will be to long before you ride a Yamaha, just like your dad and brother. One more thing Taylor, you and Tarran looked like you had a great time on Eurosport. Just fantastic work, keep that going and good luck for the rest of the season.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karl!

Jammy bugger! Proper men's bikes absolutely brilliant. I see the old trout hasn't lost his touch. Great day for you both keep them coming.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, he definitely hasn’t 😂

Thank you for this! Love that smoke baby! Lucky man I'm jealous.

Fantastic, to ride a 500!! And to share that with the old man, you pair of legends!! keep up the great work.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was an amazing day!

Love Knockhill, though it's changed since I toured round it in the 70s. The bikes are awesome, but just those few words from the old master at the end made this even more special. Thanks!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

I love knockhill too! Glad you liked the video Brant

Wow...really nice of the classic suzuki guys to let you have a go.. Bucket list ride that...😍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I raced a TZ 125 and an RGV 250 back in the day here in Ireland and was a big fan of your dad thanks for posting really enjoyed it

Best Vlog yet! Love the smell and sound of 2 strokes and KR Jr’s RGV500 the best race bike ever imo. 👏

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Harry!

Brilliant Taylor.What an opportunity.Fabulous.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trevor!

Brings back so much memories I had a Suzuki RGV 1991 250. I love that bike

Hats off to Steve, most people have them sort of bikes on display, but he is doing it right, having the bike on track and having fun with it

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Your a very lucky boy, what an awesome experience, especially with your ol man there to share it with you, 👍👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

Brilliant video of an amazing day breath deep there's two stroke in the air. Really enjoying your blogs.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Kenny Roberts yzr 500cc Yamaha ( team Roberts bike ) won the Formula USA 3 years straight ...that class was fkng balls out. Any bike any size any modifications it was all fair.

Well that made my day I was brought up on 2 strokes one question do you think a 20 year old gp bike would beat your super stocker? What was nice was seeing your dad on the 500 brings back so many memories 🥲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

Good to see ur old man back on a 500 👏🏼

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was fun for me to watch

Pops Mackenzie , hes still got it.👏😊👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

He’ll never lose it!

This is my idea of a really fantastic day out, race two strokes there's nowt quite like them, i'm with your dad on this , i raced tz's back in the 80's and it is a special memory that i never forget. these lightweight bikes are well planted and go where you point them, the handling is sublime. Proper racing bikes is what i call em, built for the job.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was a really fantastic day out! Hard to beat it

I can see the joy on your faces at the end... Inspiring... keep it up with the content

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

What an absolutely beautiful bike, cheers Taylor

I love riding my modern bikes but the older stuff is just cooler to watch and learn about.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

You are one lucky SOAB young man. Looked like you had a blast mate. Great video as always. Oh Eurosport was magic with you and your brother today too. Not jealous, Much lol

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

I am very lucky! Thanks Mark, we loved it

You jammy bugger , I love 2 strokes and it was great watching iconic bikes actually being used.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I felt very jammy!

I grow up on 2 strokes. Went from rg125. Rd350. Rd500. Wish I kept them all. Bank account wasn't big enough in them days lol ..Great seeing the mackenzie on tv today on euro sport . Mad mark 👍🏼

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary!

Gimme a stroker any day , factory RGV was amazing , gave me ideas I shouldn't be getting these days 😅, amazing video Taylor , blessed are they who get squirrelly on a 500 , nostalgia isn't what it used to be

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

You jammy bastard! lol. That is my dream bike right there, it looks like you had fun. What a cool trackday, thanks for sharing.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

so much talent squeezed into 12 minutes. amazing

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

Great video. The smell the noise the POWER !

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Just perfect

Brilliant day at The Hill for sure!!! I have to say I am more comfortable on the 2 stroke GP bikes than the Diesel Superbikes. The lack of engine braking suits my style much more as I enter corners. If you can get a 2 stroke bike set up right, they are an absolute joy to ride. Get it wrong and you’ll feel you’ve aged 30 years in 5 laps lol Great job‼️ 👍🏼

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong 😂😂

@Daddy53751

2 жыл бұрын

Spoken like a man who’s done it, got the t shirt! Stunning when you get it right, but absolutely humbling and beastly when you don’t. 👍🏻💪🏻

As great as the 500 is/was, I’m more jealous of the 250. I would absolutely love a go on a well set up 250GP bike. The stuff of dreams.👍🏼

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t argue with that!

@jimccc9467

2 жыл бұрын

I had a kitted 03 TZ250 and the onboard Chesterfield really brought back great memories. Thanks for that.

@JakeG59

2 жыл бұрын

My cousin has an absolute stunning showroom condition nsr250 and rs250. The rs250 got sold there recently

I can just smell them now seeing this. Man what a day this had to of been mate! Thanks for sharing with us two stroke Nutz

Unbelievable, bet you was a bit excited, nice one mate, you and taz have done a great job on eurosport, good luck to both of you for next weekend. Take care all of you. 🏍️🍻

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was the best day of my life so far😂

You are the luckiest guy alive. What an amazing pair of bikes!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

I think I might be!

Love the sound of a 2 stroke still wish there were racing and wish I had one 😍😍😍😁😁😁

Great vid lad.

That noise. I want as my ringtone. Used to watch them race back in the day and so miss the sound and smell at racetracks.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Me too haha!

great riding! great video hearing those 2 strokes!

Beautiful,everything & all the way! 🖤

brilliant video taylor.I was on the bike with you.! You looked as though you thoroughly enjoyed your day out.Saw you on the tv today covering WSB.You were a natural mate.Surley a future pundit.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely enjoyed myself!

I love that 2 stoke sound . That must have been a fantastic day.... 👌👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

No better sound!

Another top video, really good to see and hear the old 2 strokes. Incidentally I thought you and your brother were excellent today on Eurosport covering the WSBK. There will be a job for you both when you retire from racing

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian! We both loved working on Eurosport so I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Absolutely epic! 👌

Go an lad! Really enjoy watching your videos, but this was awesome! 😀

That looked amazing Taylor...... I can’t believe how the old man looks so like mad mark lol .... a great father son day ....

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing! 😂

Ha! Look at the dashboard.... A tachometer... that's all they needed :) Love it!

2 stroke sounds dang goodd😍

Thats awsome bruh,GP bike for track day.wish someday can join n ride those beast 😍😍😍

those 2 strokers still look and go great , thanks for a good bit of footage ; i enjoyed watching..

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Feel amazing too!

Brilliant vlog Taylor

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video, was glad you rode those bikes within a nice safety limit, you had nothing to prove. Was really good seeing your dad back out on a bike it reminded me of the Witham/Mackenzie dices on the Yams 👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I had the utmost respect for them, they are things of beauty!

I’ve only had a Kawa KX 500, and think that was the most diabolical thing I’ve ever rides, and I had also a ZX14R that had 210 HP at the back wheel, and it was nothing in terms of delivering powers compared to the old 500, can only imagine how a GP bike must feels😍😍😍😍😍😍

Big fun, with far fewer moving parts!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly was!

I love to stroke the smell the vibrations and sound I had a Lawson replica Mito 125 and that was a beast for what it was but also love my RDS 350 ypvs but that Mito I had good beat anything off the lights keep up the good work pal

That is the absolute nuts back in the days when two strokes were king that's one lucky man who owns it

Great video Taylor, I watched your dad at Silverstone back in the day great rider, keep it up.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Bryan!

@witterszx12r

2 жыл бұрын

@@tmac77 You guys are really watchable.

Now you know what fast turn in really means :) none of that heavy four stroke nonsense ! What a cracking day out.

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Great day! I've always loved 2-strokes - I'm old!

Great video,, makes me wish I still had a track bike!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

You should get one!

Wow brings back 2 stoke memories

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

The best😍

I remember watching the 250gp championship decider from Philip island in 2000 Jacque had ice in his veins waiting to silpstream a identical bike on the last corner amazing race him and nakano were in a class of their own that season

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

I used to love watching those races they were awesome!

Wow love 2 strokes looked like a fantastic day .

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Best day!

Some lovely stuff out and about there mate, nice to see the old man go a ride out too lol! In my happy place now, to me the wifes scented candles all now smell of Castrol R...

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

Aaaarrrriiiiiinnnnngggg.....aaaarrrriiiiiinnnngggg.. luv two strokes...those fly bys recorded on the pit wall yer dad and you did on on the two fifty and five hundred sounded superb!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

That’s should have filled your bucket list. I’m sure it was very exciting 👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Sooo cool.... Love 2T bikes of my youth! I had a Kawasaki KR-1 250 (mad bike), and bought a new Suzuki RGV250P.. I miss the smell 😄

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat the smell!

What a beautiful bike.

That was sick 😷 Love two strokez. Ride fp rs on the daily Great video thanks for sharing ❤

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger!

That was fun - Thanks!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Subscribed in 20 seconds of this video.

That looked awesome and a TV show appearance big week 👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a mad few weeks indeed!

When the words “kenny roberts’ 2 stroke” and “track day” r getting used..yea its a really good day! It sounded amazing when you finally got to ring it out on that straight. Nothing like the two strokes to put a big silly grin on. Early xmas👍

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I had an amazing day!

Its crazy how this bike gets power over 9k rpm. He drove it 10-14k constantly , Suzuki power baby 💪😍

Wwoooowww... that's 2 stroke GP Bike I love it very much and it's smells too!!!

@tmac77

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat it!

Bloody Brilliant.