BRAND NEW 1980 YAMAHA YZ50 TIME CAPSULE

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Комментарии • 110

  • @Reubambam247
    @Reubambam247 2 года назад +15

    First bike I ever rode! Been absolutely obsessed ever since, I'm 46 now and still wake up thinking about Motocross every day.

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад +3

      SAME i actually still have mine, i ride it ocassionally and ill tell you what, when you get this 9 hp 5 speed manual 50cc bugger in the powerband theres just nothing like it

    • @greg6162
      @greg6162 2 года назад +1

      Ditto wtf?! I’m 42 😂 and I’m thinking of getting a WR250 trail bike
      Edit: The YZ50 I rode was blue but it had the same seat as this. The newer ones are a little different

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад

      @@greg6162 Anything Yamaha is fast , Pw50's are fast for their power

    • @fernandocapelinha2615
      @fernandocapelinha2615 2 года назад

      I agree 👍

    • @HA05GER
      @HA05GER 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@serkfix5263pw50 had 2hp the yz50 had 9 insane for a little bike

  • @SOFTAILX
    @SOFTAILX 2 года назад +4

    Elbows down knees out. Perfect 50cc riding position

  • @tallpaul1269
    @tallpaul1269 3 месяца назад

    Nice machine. Brings back a lot of good memories.

  • @BillSaunders-zx7jt
    @BillSaunders-zx7jt 2 месяца назад

    I’ve still got one of these in my shed was a present for my brother in the 80’s still runs to this day will never sell it

  • @christopherwalker6056
    @christopherwalker6056 2 года назад +3

    Man that is awesome! When I was a kid I would have just been in love with that bike. I can just imagine, back in 1980 I was 8 years old and this would have been absolutely awesome to ride. If my folks would have bought me this for my 8th birthday I woulda thought I was in Heaven. 😃

  • @Johnny_Bee
    @Johnny_Bee 2 года назад +5

    Whoever gets that bike will be lucky, that's in unbelievable condition.

  • @DeftasDen
    @DeftasDen 2 года назад +5

    Man I wish they still made and sold these as they are in the video.

  • @chrisdeering1120
    @chrisdeering1120 2 года назад +1

    Those little two strokes where rocket ships. YZ50 and YZ80. Fun stuff!!

  • @jaman206
    @jaman206 2 года назад +1

    I watch your videos in Germany and it's always nice to see how enthusiastic you are about your bikes. Top

  • @jakeshuster6783
    @jakeshuster6783 2 года назад

    got one of those for my 5th birthday, rode it for years only put a spark plug and a tire it. we always regreted selling it. its like a mini yz250.

  • @maximumhardcore4362
    @maximumhardcore4362 2 года назад +4

    I didn’t even know they made a YZ 50. I had an MR 50 and would love to have another one.

  • @seekthetruth824
    @seekthetruth824 2 года назад +2

    this was my first real performance bike. i was 10 years old and got it. That thing straight up rocks. really fast. wasn't a kdx 80 or ke100 or kd100 that could touch it. the only bikes that ran with it for as small as it was

    • @chadatterberry7771
      @chadatterberry7771 Год назад

      The quickest to 25mph around! I always got out on the bigger bikes til about 30mph when they'd zzziiing by 😂

  • @harleyrider9640
    @harleyrider9640 2 года назад +1

    My friend Richy rich(no shit)had one when we were little he would FLY on that bike..lots of fun memories there..great job Kaplan America!!!

  • @nathanmedema5458
    @nathanmedema5458 2 года назад +1

    That was my first ever motorcycle when i was 8 years old!!
    I would love to find one just to have it!

  • @deniskramme8087
    @deniskramme8087 2 года назад

    After I watched this video I literally ran to the back room of my shop and uncovered mine it's very good condition I bought it right at 30yrs ago when I was 33 LOL rode it a couple laps and put it away now its on the stand and I can't stop looking at it lmao

  • @chadatterberry7771
    @chadatterberry7771 Год назад

    Holy crap! My first bike back in 1980! At 7yrs old and about 50lbs it is the bike by which all others have been measured throughout my life. Literally the best performing 50cc I've ever been in contact with. (I hear the new KTM 50 is pretty good now) buy this for your kid. You won't regret it!

  • @evelkoloski
    @evelkoloski Год назад

    bought one new... late '79 still have it today just spent a ton on it to make it run again for my grand kids. ive ridden around with all 6 of my kids on it, beat it down like a red head step-child and it still runs like a beast!!! parts i cant find- rear sprocket and forks... the chrome is pitted really bad, looking into re-chroming.

  • @TheDaflad
    @TheDaflad 2 года назад

    Still got my 1980 yz50 which I purchased In used condition in 1987, I thought mine was in good condition until I watched this video
    amazing bike 🇬🇧

  • @user-ko3vg7fc7o
    @user-ko3vg7fc7o 2 года назад +2

    I love seeing ANY yamaha!!! Love love love it!!!!

    • @MrThatnativeguy
      @MrThatnativeguy 2 года назад

      Even the pianos?

    • @user-ko3vg7fc7o
      @user-ko3vg7fc7o 2 года назад

      @@MrThatnativeguy heck yeah!!! Ya have to admit, yamaha pianos are ALOT better than honda and kawi pianos!!! bob hannah could have won a mxgp on a yamaha piano!!!!

    • @MrThatnativeguy
      @MrThatnativeguy 2 года назад +1

      @@user-ko3vg7fc7o Well said brother

  • @jjerry56
    @jjerry56 2 года назад

    had a 1980 YZ 80. My first bike. Could not be more fun as a 13 year old. Back in the day! Just needed my helmet a warm outfit and a full tank and I was gone all day...RIPPING... Looked like this one except a bit bigger...

  • @acerig4675
    @acerig4675 2 года назад +1

    Love the metrics, thanks for sharing.

  • @hhstarwars
    @hhstarwars 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely love that bike!

  • @clarkpitts5393
    @clarkpitts5393 2 года назад

    Little Zinger Is Awesome!

  • @justindishman449
    @justindishman449 2 года назад +1

    My dad has an mid 80's Yamaha 80. Love to have it lol

    • @justindishman449
      @justindishman449 2 года назад

      I like that I T 490 you got. Dad had one when I was a kid. My uncle and I used to push it to the top of hill and roll it off when he was at work lol. The good ole days.

  • @jjerry56
    @jjerry56 2 года назад

    Im about to drive to Kaplans. 3.5 hrs from Monmouth Cty NJ

  • @alkehrer1986
    @alkehrer1986 2 года назад

    That little booger pulling wheelies. Love it

  • @austinsonger388
    @austinsonger388 2 года назад +1

    That was my exact first bike. I'm in awe watching this!!! The feelings I'm having. Damnnnmn

  • @reidspeed77
    @reidspeed77 2 года назад

    A warrrp ,the yellow, the seriously good times ,barrrp ding ding,❤🔥

  • @8180634
    @8180634 2 года назад +7

    I'm always amazed at the condition of these old bikes, where do the parts come from to restore them? Surely the parts have been out of production on these things for some years? And the best part is they don't just look great, they run great too! Excellent restorations!

    • @Kickback-dm7zt
      @Kickback-dm7zt 2 года назад +2

      Dc plastics for body work I would say... Check them out.

    • @evanwalker9298
      @evanwalker9298 2 года назад +2

      NOS (new old stock). If you are patient and look hard, you can find the OEM parts, they’re out there or can find excellent used parts. Aftermarket parts/plastics are not the same and any restorer can tell difference. I’ve successfully restored a ‘76 yz80 (childhood bike) with Yamaha factory new parts/plastics (NOS).

  • @ericdebisz9458
    @ericdebisz9458 2 года назад +1

    Hauling 220+lbs of mail too boot . I smell yamalube for some reason. Ahhh love that smell. I have a black coffee in my hand too

  • @xipingpooh5783
    @xipingpooh5783 2 года назад

    Having grown up in the 70’s knowing how we beat the tar out of bikes. It’s amazing that there is even one left, let alone in that condition.

  • @daylemackintosh9966
    @daylemackintosh9966 2 года назад

    My mate had a white 1 about 15 years ago they are lil rippers for sure 😍

  • @chrisgroves9829
    @chrisgroves9829 2 года назад

    Wow,unbelievable condition

  • @boondocker1219
    @boondocker1219 2 года назад

    I would love to have that little 50

  • @r.r.hughes9808
    @r.r.hughes9808 Год назад

    My first bike

  • @hondasuzuki17t
    @hondasuzuki17t 2 года назад

    You got one! I'm suprised you found one in that good of shape. Next little motorcycle you guys haven't ever had is a 1970s Honda XL75. They are nice little street bikes and i think some people might be intersted in bitting on one. I have one myself and I like it more than a XR75. I think you should look for one.

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 2 года назад +1

    Imagine a little kid on that rocket ship 🚀🙏❤️🇬🇧

  • @Shahacah51
    @Shahacah51 2 года назад

    Awsome... Superb machine

  • @murk1352
    @murk1352 2 года назад

    That is absolutely bad ass…👍🏻🔥🏁

  • @Bricklinsv1970
    @Bricklinsv1970 2 года назад

    Perfect bike to learn on

  • @thomaskimparker809
    @thomaskimparker809 2 года назад

    My first bike was a honda mr50.lil boss painted on tank

  • @tappedout300xc
    @tappedout300xc 2 года назад

    That is a sweet little piece. I think, I'm gonna have to keep an eye on the Ebay auction for this one.

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 2 года назад +1

    I sure could have used that engine in the 80s in my Yamaha Rd50M 1979 burgundy red 🙏🇬🇧

  • @seekthetruth824
    @seekthetruth824 2 года назад

    the kx 60s and cr60s and yz60s would run with it, but those are all fast. my dad weighed about 250 pounds at the time and the first time he rode it, it threw him off. that thing was wicked. wish i could find my old bike. sold to a kid named andrew in waldorf maryland i remember.

  • @keithhawkins7039
    @keithhawkins7039 2 года назад

    Classic Yamaha black and yellow !

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад +1

      i have one but its in white

  • @jeanguion3223
    @jeanguion3223 2 года назад

    awesome

  • @alanmonarchi1411
    @alanmonarchi1411 2 года назад

    How did I know u were still gonna wheelie that little bike? 😁🤣

  • @zoopinc
    @zoopinc 2 года назад

    wow!

  • @paulpence8895
    @paulpence8895 2 года назад

    Dont remember this offering??? wow!!!

  • @krieger6966
    @krieger6966 2 года назад

    Baby Bob Hannah banana moto rippa ..my youth dream time machine ..1980 Yamaha YZ 50 is a perfect 10out of 10 🤤drool factor..🇺🇸

  • @lieutenantshovel9195
    @lieutenantshovel9195 2 года назад

    I had to look at the title 3 times because I thought it was saying YZ250

  • @Extremegaz25
    @Extremegaz25 2 года назад

    Ken, where is the delorean that you keep using to find these fantastic bikes from the past. Another great kaplan motorcycle find.

  • @wayneburrows3930
    @wayneburrows3930 2 года назад

    Fricking wow. Looks ace too. ps can you handle the horses!

  • @shawnslaunwhite2085
    @shawnslaunwhite2085 2 года назад +1

    Rare one for sure!

  • @silkyjohnson5976
    @silkyjohnson5976 2 года назад +1

    I would beat an xr100 in a drag race every time with a yz60. Only thing I didn't like about the yz60 was the all the way up neutral four down shift pattern. Does the yz50 have the same style shift pattern?

    • @seekthetruth824
      @seekthetruth824 2 года назад

      if i remember correctly, the yz50 was a 5 speed, and the yz 60 i think was a 6 speed, i think. i think the yz50 was one down and 4 up shifting pattern.

  • @seekthetruth824
    @seekthetruth824 2 года назад

    the graphics are all original. mine was exactly like that.

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад +1

      i actually have one and i tell you what, when you hit that powerband the little 9 hp 5 speed manual 50cc beauty it just screams its my favorite bike also my first

  • @sevendyseven4090
    @sevendyseven4090 2 года назад +1

    There is just no channel like this, this lil YZ50 almost seems like it has more power than a CR60 @:09secs

    • @seekthetruth824
      @seekthetruth824 2 года назад

      they are about the same

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад

      its got 9 horsepower which is alot for a 50 (i have one aswell)

  • @MrThatnativeguy
    @MrThatnativeguy 2 года назад

    Hey Ken get off that thing! Haha only joking that looks like a fun little ripper!

  • @Scott-ow3tz
    @Scott-ow3tz 2 месяца назад

    Kenny S.R you need to sit up closer to the tank so your knees are rubbing on the front tire knobbies lol😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jjerry56
    @jjerry56 2 года назад

    I assume this is sold?

  • @danielarney9729
    @danielarney9729 2 года назад +4

    Pretty quiet compared to my kids kx60. They should do a reproduction of this, keep it simple stupid engineered 50s for guys that just want to ride instead of mechanican a whole fleet of bikes for his family.

    • @seekthetruth824
      @seekthetruth824 2 года назад

      MY YZ50 was as loud as the kx60 or cr60 or yz60. maybe the audio isn't really picking that up for some reason but they were plenty loud

    • @iqxiqx9464
      @iqxiqx9464 2 года назад

      Well ur kids kx60 wasn’t made only one year buddy

    • @danielarney9729
      @danielarney9729 2 года назад

      @@iqxiqx9464 450 bucks of engine work, I held off on new silencer. Since very little is available for these bikes aftermarket wise, I'm going to be making an extra long one to take the sting out of cops ears. Good silencers make good neighbors.
      Back too the point, the 60 scares the shit out of me, water pump seal suck, fins are better for kids play bike, ignition map is too much ramp up too quick. Can't rebuild or find replacement shock(14" )stamped trash. Honda is better with parts availability, and quality. I'm married to the bike now, have title, time invested, 4 kids and only one has outgrown it yet, it should be around for grandkids, if 2beaners are not illegal by then like riding anywhere on public land is here in the beautiful Camden flowers state.
      I will stick a washer in the pc head pipe to make it more like this cr50.

  • @connormacquarrie1831
    @connormacquarrie1831 2 года назад

    ahahah saw the front tire of the ground, thing is a rippppaaaaaa

  • @jerrygriffin7629
    @jerrygriffin7629 2 года назад

    I see lots of bike videos but then never up for auction, are you selling bikes outright from the shop now ?

    • @kaplancycles7665
      @kaplancycles7665  2 года назад

      No we are listing them fir the April auction ends next Sunday 50+- bikes

  • @vincentferrara5032
    @vincentferrara5032 2 года назад

    Rare yz my friend has one he's had it most of his life won't sell it either

  • @joemanning7758
    @joemanning7758 6 месяцев назад

    That baby would look good on my coffee table. What a bad a#$ little bike

  • @2tAlley
    @2tAlley 2 года назад

    a true dime piece

  • @psychotrucker9880
    @psychotrucker9880 2 года назад +1

    Be careful with all that power

  • @michaelayres605
    @michaelayres605 2 года назад

    I have two 1982 yz 80s any interest in purchasing?

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles 2 года назад

      Yes call us 860 454 7024 9 to 5

  • @kenharris8743
    @kenharris8743 2 года назад

    Far better bike than a PW50 and much more faster

  • @ajwatts2685
    @ajwatts2685 Год назад

    I got one of these in white and red and itz thrown a few people off cus they dont expect it

  • @Kickback-dm7zt
    @Kickback-dm7zt 2 года назад

    Can't belive this tiddler is in this condition... Even more surprised Yamaha saw fit to give it monoshock rear suspension...

  • @ericstothart982
    @ericstothart982 2 года назад

    Man I have some PWs in the stable and don't sound near as cool as the YZ

    • @serkfix5263
      @serkfix5263 2 года назад

      i actually have a yz50 and i know what u mean, my cousin has a pw 50 and it doesnt come close to the 5 speed manual beast (no hate to pws)

  • @HQRNY12
    @HQRNY12 2 года назад

    This bike has been heavily restored with paint, decals, seat cover, new bolts, screws, etc..it's definitely not all original. Nice bike though...

  • @ShaunSavage-kl9pd
    @ShaunSavage-kl9pd 8 месяцев назад

    That thing hauls with his giant ass on it wow

  • @ryanpeterson9951
    @ryanpeterson9951 2 года назад

    Kenny! Call me.

  • @rejielevirabelas7763
    @rejielevirabelas7763 2 года назад

    Hahahhhha

  • @stephenbatdorf8928
    @stephenbatdorf8928 2 года назад

    Go go gorilla 💯🏁✅😎🆒