OMG!! there it is..... I was a twelve-year-old boy and my father bought me that bike. I got into some serious trouble with this little rippa!! Bulletproof bike. This bike is in awesome shape 👌 one of these days when I get the money... I'm coming that way and get me some cool bikes 👍
Yeah, well I had a Honda 50 and my best friend down the road had the Yamaha YZ 80...I can't begin to admit how jealous I was and the nights I dreamed of owning one....I could never keep up with him or clear the jumps as he did in our backyards.
My first bike was a new 84 Suzuki RM 80, the classic yellow and blue. Such a great time to be a kid. This Yamaha looks like it's been kept behind glass its whole life. One word, WOW! I can't get over the bikes that you guys find. Its sounds just like my RM did. Just hearing it gets my blood going and brings a smile to my face. So long ago, but yet fresh in my mind.
@@philipper68 Love it! The KX was the fastest. The RM had the best suspension and was the most ridable. I believe the YZ was the slowest of the bunch. I can't remember much about the CR. I think it was middle of the road on all categories.
Just love it! I had the best times riding on my 79 Kawasaki KX 80 and early 80’s Yamaha YZ 80’s...Bringing back great memories..This little Hurricane is absolutely flawless..Beautiful job Boys..The sound of this mini is pure bliss
Back in the day I had a new 1985 Yz80. It was pretty much the same bike except white/red. For 1986 they made some significant changes including a new (lower c of g) gas tank, and a box-section swing arm. Nice bike!
I had 3 82 YZ80J's. 1 was left stock, 1 was a practice bike & the other was my race bike. I can still picture the manual...I wish I had just 1 of them.
I bought a used 1983 RM80 in '89 and I ripped that thing relentlessly for entire summer after replacing the piston, chain and sprockets when I bought it. It never broke!! Best summer I ever had!!
remember having an xr80 and upgrading to a 85' yz80 when i was 11. dad warned me about the power, I didnt listen and needed a new back mud guard 3 seconds into its 1st ride!!!
Just passed by what used to be a yamaha dealer and I remembered the new 83 yz80 that I used to dream about. Then my friend got a new 84 yz80 n man the excitement of riding that new yz80
In 1980 I was a freshman in high school. I came home one day and my dad had a 1980 YZ 80 sitting in the driveway for me.!!! that bike used to scream... so much fun. I wrote that thing nearly every day all through high school school. Thanks, Dad
My dream bike of 1980, 81, 82, 83, and 84. Before they turned the bike white and red. *UGLY*. I eventually ended up with a 1983 KX80 and later a 1986 KX125. But never forgot these gorgeous yellow and black YZ’s. If I could find a fully restored YZ80 like this, I would buy it for sure. Call me if you get another one just like this!
John Doe 4 seconds ago My cousin and I had a 1980 Yamaha YZ-80 yellow and black like this. We bought it brand new and owned it until 1989 when we foolishly sold it. It was wicked fast and would keep up with and beat 100cc and 125cc 4-cycle enduros. To this day I only admire 2-stroke off road dirt bikes.
Love it , this one brings back memories. I grew up on a 1985 YZ 80 (same bike but red white blue plastics/ seat), and a 1981 Honda CR 80 Elsinore . The little Elsinore was my favorite bike when I was young. Thank you Ken for preserving memories for 80s kids like me
Kaplan Cycles Guess what I found out I phone up a Vintage dirt bike shop in Courtenay B.C. on Vancouver Isl. This Shop has vintage yz 80 parts i don't know what year of bike parts they are. Way cool right I'm going to try to buy all the parts before there gone for ever.
I bought a 1978 YZ 80 new and cracked the frame twice at the rear swingarm pivots. Really cool to see the suspension upgrades. Beautiful bike. That sound just makes me smile.
A dream. If I was there I would buy it on the spot! I miss the little fast bikes like these so fun in the trails esp when I was that age! I still want one for fun! Soon!
Man that thing ripps!!!! I'm so happy I was born in 83 an got to rid alot of these bikes as they were older when I was big enough to ride one. I had a cr80r as a teen that would out run 125s all the time in the trails.
This was sitting in my living room floor on Christmas in 83. We were not rich. I have no idea how long it took mom and dad to pay for this. I had just turned 13 and got up every morning before school just to ride this bike. We lived on a dirt road in Cabarrus County NC. And it was 32 below in January and I didn't care. Still remember that 2 stroke sound. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thanks for the memories!! This was my second bike that my dad bought me in 1992 when I was 10 yrs old. Huge step up from my first bike, a 1977 Yamaha Enduro 100. In hindsight, I'm glad the tire was almost bald when I first rode it. Had it been able the put its power to the ground, I most likely would have hurt myself in the beginning. The increase in power and overall performance was light years ahead of my first bike.
They could've kept making these bikes as is, and the dirt bike world would've been fine. I bet prices would be fantastic as well. Just imagine a world of plentiful parts haha.
Wow! Beautiful bike. This brings back wonderful memories of my childhood. I had the 83' KX-80. Even though there were a smattering of YZ's on the starting lines at my local tracks( Rio Bravo and Conroe MX), they were totally dominated that year by the KX's.
The only thing i was 😢 about in 83, was the loss of my much loved rear fender plate combo, i know everyone had a love / hate thing with them, but i loved em
I was 10 years old when this came out, and I loved them back then. This is the same year YZ 80, that was in the 1983 movie, The Toy, with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason, that was filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, our state capital. My favorite movie. Funny as hell. Two bad this 80 didn't have the Gold Rims, like the bigger models from 1983. Bad Ass Back. I would have loved one at 10 years old.
Very first dirt bike I ever had! Omg the flashback you just gave me! When was done with mine. I had broke the shifter like 3 times. Broke the handlebars can’t even count the times I replace the fenders. With about a dozen trips to the ER in dads truck
I wasn't a Yamaha guy , however when the 83 K model came out i loved it. In our country they were white . Only problem with this bike that i can see is that worm drive hose clamp on the fuel line 🤔😆
Doing a great job mate . Wish all major manufacturers would start building old school two strokes again. Emission problems with them have been solved. “WE THE” MILLIONS “ OF PEOPLE WANT POWER BAND!!!! AGAIN 🙏
I had 1982 first liquid cooling and mono suspension my fellow riders had 80 cr and 80 rm with the Suzuki full floater first mono the Suzuki was air cooled and lighter and had more balls loved that Yamaha that cr was heavier but never failed the yam and rm needed top ends I use to give a good chase to my friends on a 1979 rm 50 that was a good bike when I got my 82 yz 80 I was I heaven thank you for bikes and paper routes to be part of the fun
The 83 is cool but the 82 was the original liquid cooled bike there is nothing else like it with the radiator on the steering stem. Had one absolutely rode the shit out of it for yrs
Had that bike as my first, had it for 10 years. Like this guy said, filled it up and took a petrol can out with me to stash is the bushes for when I was nearly out. 2 star petrol back then lol.
Wow another beautiful bike those k's were a big improvement over the j's those things really had some power back then , I imagine it wouldn't be that much slower than a modern model, but looks better I reckon.
Awesome, I had that earlier model one with the rad behind the fake headlight / number panel years ago, paid 400 for it, had been kept as a farm bike from new, quite a bag but it went, sold it a year later to a chap had two was rebuilding them for his son/s
I had the 1982 Yamaha YZ80 which had the liquid cooled radiator on the handlebars, and I tell you what, that was w badass bike! I bought it from a boy who raced expert, and they clocked him at 80 mph riding a wheelie across the finish line, it was bored out twice! I even raced a RM 125 and beat it! I was about 13 years old when I had that bike in 1983. Also, a couple years back I was looking on eBay, and I swear to God there was a gem 1982 YZ80 for I believe was either $900 or $1,200, I can't really remember, but it was in Immaculate condition, I would have bought it if I had the money, I was devastated, because I would have loved to have that bike again, it would have brought back so many good memories from riding that bike! 😢 Oh, I forgot to say that the one I seen on eBay was spotless just like this one!
My first bike was a 79 KX 80 my buddy bought the 81 YZ 80 new for $800 back then great fun I can't count how many times the cops chased us someone always called about noise
I had a 83 KX 80 it had 10 inches of travel front and back, the bike was a little rocket on cushions. 1985 NESC Doug Conrad I believe was ranked 2nd behind Tony LaRusso.Used to ride behind Northgate mall had the great opportunity to ride with Conrad when he would come out there.I actually held him off once only once.I guess he would use me to practice passing Once he got by I'd try my best to get him back but(the sun was in my eyes) he was fast.Mini's are are a blast.
Just picked up one to restore. $500. It's all there including the kickstand. As my dog says.. its in RUFF shape.. Air filter turned to mush..Dirt dobber nest's in every nook and cranny. Water in the carb and jug. Faded Plastics. Ripped seat. I shall bring her back to life! ✌️
My cousin and I had a 1980 Yamaha YZ-80 yellow and black like this. We bought it brand new and owned it until 1989 when we foolishly sold it. It was wicked fast and would keep up with and beat 100cc and 125cc 4-cycle enduros. To this day I only admire 2-stroke off road dirt bikes.
Had one with the handlebar radiator. Thing was a bulletproof rocket. Had great suspension and would climb any hill as long as you stayed on the pipe. Should have kept it.
Wow this is amazing. I have s yz80 1980 it just sits in my dads garage the bottom end went out and now it sits. Lol but got i have great memories as a child
Ken, definitely pristine, 💯 l looked in Merriam Webster dictionary, and it means in its original condition; unspoiled, clean and spotless... 👍 Ken Jr, will clear the Sky tabletop jump at Unadilla with that Yamaha YZ80 🤣
@Ken, if l were you then l wouldn't want to let my son clear the Sky jump with an 80cc, but Ken Jr. is definitely capable of clearing the Sky jump with a 125cc for sure.. Ken Jr, awesome race at Unadilla last weekend.. 💯👍
Always remember the day my mate got his new Yz 80k , his big overweight uncle said here give me a go on this thing , kind of like stand aside kids , this is hows its done .power band kicked in and been a big adult on a kids bike , he was sitting right at the ass end , well up it came and off he went and the exhaust burnt against his leg as he only had shorts on , me and my mate just about pissed our pants we were laughing that f-ing hard .anyway great vid and beautiful looking bike
That little YZ as the YZ 80 J with the rad on the handle bars were certainly made to compete with the awesome CR 80 ELSINORE which was still air cooled but was a rocket. I had a YZ 80 J and it hammered, I also had a 1980 CR 80 RA, PLUS A RB. And my man we used to smoke 1987 RM 80'S on those time capsules. But I must say the YZ 80 J and K those little beautys sure did haul ass. God bless.
I tell you what some of those yz 80s,want like a like a banshee coming out of the desert on the cold night!! When there power band kicked in all hell broke lose!! Then I was only 110 pounds!! I love the 80s,, 👽😍🤩🌡️😚
So they only had that handlebar radiator 1yr? I just learned something! But those early 80s 80s were a dream to me. I did have my 73 GT 80 that I rode the wheels off of! This would be a great bike to just have in the garage and let the grandkids rip around on!
@@Eric--zs6um oh man we have a GT80 forum here! Did the fork seals blow out on yours? Every whoop or bump/jump had a loud, "clank"! But that bike never failed me! And my Dad bought me the GT mostly because it had Yamalube. I didn't have to worry about mixing oil and gas. I owned mine from 79-84 when we moved to California. Loved that little bike and when we did give it to a family friends son I think I heard he still had it in 94!
@@Popesontour yes forks went south. Had it for a gd while. Dad bought it used at the local Yamaha dealer. Have to check out the forum. Live free. Ride free.
OMG!! there it is..... I was a twelve-year-old boy and my father bought me that bike. I got into some serious trouble with this little rippa!! Bulletproof bike. This bike is in awesome shape 👌 one of these days when I get the money... I'm coming that way and get me some cool bikes 👍
Lucky
Yeah, well I had a Honda 50 and my best friend down the road had the Yamaha YZ 80...I can't begin to admit how jealous I was and the nights I dreamed of owning one....I could never keep up with him or clear the jumps as he did in our backyards.
My first bike was a new 84 Suzuki RM 80, the classic yellow and blue. Such a great time to be a kid. This Yamaha looks like it's been kept behind glass its whole life. One word, WOW! I can't get over the bikes that you guys find. Its sounds just like my RM did. Just hearing it gets my blood going and brings a smile to my face. So long ago, but yet fresh in my mind.
Yes. Those bikes and times are something special.
I remember that year reading a dirt bike mag with an 80cc shoot-out in it. I read that article 100 times.
i have that magazine and the shootout from 1983. ADB yz80k cr80rd rm80d kx80f1.Message me on facebook can send you the article.
@@philipper68 Love it! The KX was the fastest. The RM had the best suspension and was the most ridable. I believe the YZ was the slowest of the bunch. I can't remember much about the CR. I think it was middle of the road on all categories.
Damnstr8evaluate
Just love it! I had the best times riding on my 79 Kawasaki KX 80 and early 80’s Yamaha YZ 80’s...Bringing back great memories..This little Hurricane is absolutely flawless..Beautiful job Boys..The sound of this mini is pure bliss
Back in the day I had a new 1985 Yz80. It was pretty much the same bike except white/red.
For 1986 they made some significant changes including a new (lower c of g) gas tank, and a box-section swing arm.
Nice bike!
And a disc front brake for the 86 model
Brings back memories, had a new one in 1983.
Me too. It was bought for $849 from Yamaha City in Elizabeth street Melbourne Australia
@@philipper68 shouldve gone the KX that year 😀
Junior rippin wheelies on this mini reminds me of my red/white ‘85 YZ80
I had 3 82 YZ80J's. 1 was left stock, 1 was a practice bike & the other was my race bike. I can still picture the manual...I wish I had just 1 of them.
Loved the J , unique looking ( though needed refining lol ) but they were everywhere, we had the white/red models here
I bought a used 1983 RM80 in '89 and I ripped that thing relentlessly for entire summer after replacing the piston, chain and sprockets when I bought it. It never broke!! Best summer I ever had!!
remember having an xr80 and upgrading to a 85' yz80 when i was 11. dad warned me about the power, I didnt listen and needed a new back mud guard 3 seconds into its 1st ride!!!
I love the way they have holes in the front number board to allow air flow that’s just genius
Just passed by what used to be a yamaha dealer and I remembered the new 83 yz80 that I used to dream about. Then my friend got a new 84 yz80 n man the excitement of riding that new yz80
I had a 1980 YZ 80 brand new and it was truly the funnest years of my life
Wow that’s amazing!! Every little Moto heads dream in the 80’s!
Got one of those Christmas 1982, awesome bike
Was 14 then with a brand new mx100. Was an awesome time to be young with almost everywhere to ride
Im 40... My first bike was an 1980 air cooled yz80 in yellow with a round number plate. Awesome bike!
In 1980 I was a freshman in high school. I came home one day and my dad had a 1980 YZ 80 sitting in the driveway for me.!!! that bike used to scream... so much fun. I wrote that thing nearly every day all through high school school.
Thanks, Dad
That one needs to stay on display, had it and the 60 that year they both hurt a lot of people's feelings when they couldn't keep up
I was 10yrs old when this thing was brand new, wow....
Wow, just wow. These are not found like this, anywhere! Except The Kaplan Kompound!
My dream bike of 1980, 81, 82, 83, and 84. Before they turned the bike white and red. *UGLY*. I eventually ended up with a 1983 KX80 and later a 1986 KX125. But never forgot these gorgeous yellow and black YZ’s. If I could find a fully restored YZ80 like this, I would buy it for sure. Call me if you get another one just like this!
John Doe
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My cousin and I had a 1980 Yamaha YZ-80 yellow and black like this. We bought it brand new and owned it until 1989 when we foolishly sold it. It was wicked fast and would keep up with and beat 100cc and 125cc 4-cycle enduros. To this day I only admire 2-stroke off road dirt bikes.
Literally my very first bike I owned when I was 13 years old!!!
I remember seeing kids on these owning everyone in the bush trails around my area
I woulda loved that when I was 10yo! I had a 1975 xr 75 at that age and wanted a 2 stroke! Fun little bike!👍🍻
Still looks modern AF for being a 40yo bike.
It’s really the best design! Any thing else is over engineered and designed to fail!
Planned obsolescence
The Chinese still make this style.. and they are commies, similar to Cuba!! Because it’s easy, cheap, reliable, and fun!!
I got one and love it
Love it , this one brings back memories. I grew up on a 1985 YZ 80 (same bike but red white blue plastics/ seat), and a 1981 Honda CR 80 Elsinore . The little Elsinore was my favorite bike when I was young. Thank you Ken for preserving memories for 80s kids like me
Kaplan Cycles Guess what I found out I phone up a Vintage dirt bike shop in Courtenay B.C. on Vancouver Isl. This Shop has vintage yz 80 parts i don't know what year of bike parts they are. Way cool right I'm going to try to buy all the parts before there gone for ever.
I had a YZ60 and YZ80, this exact model. My dad bought it for me brand new in 1982 or 83. Had SO MUCH fun on it. Those things run like a scalded dog!
I bought a 1978 YZ 80 new and cracked the frame twice at the rear swingarm pivots. Really cool to see the suspension upgrades. Beautiful bike. That sound just makes me smile.
A dream. If I was there I would buy it on the spot! I miss the little fast bikes like these so fun in the trails esp when I was that age! I still want one for fun! Soon!
Man that thing ripps!!!! I'm so happy I was born in 83 an got to rid alot of these bikes as they were older when I was big enough to ride one. I had a cr80r as a teen that would out run 125s all the time in the trails.
This was sitting in my living room floor on Christmas in 83. We were not rich. I have no idea how long it took mom and dad to pay for this. I had just turned 13 and got up every morning before school just to ride this bike. We lived on a dirt road in Cabarrus County NC. And it was 32 below in January and I didn't care. Still remember that 2 stroke sound. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Another unbelievable little 2 stroke. Kick ass YZ 80 from the tip of the front tire to the tip of the rear.
Ken Kaplan 2024 !!
Thanks for the memories!! This was my second bike that my dad bought me in 1992 when I was 10 yrs old. Huge step up from my first bike, a 1977 Yamaha Enduro 100. In hindsight, I'm glad the tire was almost bald when I first rode it. Had it been able the put its power to the ground, I most likely would have hurt myself in the beginning. The increase in power and overall performance was light years ahead of my first bike.
My dad traded in my 1980 MX80 for this exact bike. Boysen reeds, spacer block, and some jetting. Absolutely loved it.
That was the the 1st 2 smoke I ever rode on. As a kid - it was a rocket.
Love those 1983 yz's
First year I started Racing at N.E.S.C great years to be in or around outdoor Motocross
They could've kept making these bikes as is, and the dirt bike world would've been fine. I bet prices would be fantastic as well. Just imagine a world of plentiful parts haha.
3 years later disc brakes came along. They're worth having
@@kerrynball2734 I definitely do like disc brakes for those rare times brakes are necessary. lol
That's one spicy little japanese meatball
Wow I remember only seeing white /red model's 🇬🇧 super rare to see yellow YZ in UK🙂
Red / Whites were the best looking, at least in our lineup it didnt look like two suzukis
that was the bike i would see at the local bike shop when i was just a kid, i ended up with the 1985 RM 80. that yz is mint!
A true time capsule. Way to go senior.
I remember I had a yz80 that had that style number plate. 25 yrs ago I hated the look but now it is very unique and cool.
Dude I had (2) of them when I was 12 yrs old motocross racing in Louisiana. Those bikes were awesome!!!
Those Yammies were so much better once they took the radiators off the handlebars. Love that this channel takes me back to my childhood.
Wow! Beautiful bike. This brings back wonderful memories of my childhood. I had the 83' KX-80. Even though there were a smattering of YZ's on the starting lines at my local tracks( Rio Bravo and Conroe MX), they were totally dominated that year by the KX's.
The only thing i was 😢 about in 83, was the loss of my much loved rear fender plate combo, i know everyone had a love / hate thing with them, but i loved em
Love the vintage minis !!
I was 10 years old when this came out, and I loved them back then. This is the same year YZ 80, that was in the 1983 movie, The Toy, with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason, that was filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, our state capital. My favorite movie. Funny as hell. Two bad this 80 didn't have the Gold Rims, like the bigger models from 1983. Bad Ass Back. I would have loved one at 10 years old.
I had an '84 and '85 rm125 and never fouled a plug. Bought an '03 rm250 and fouled plugs. The simplicity was great.
Very first dirt bike I ever had! Omg the flashback you just gave me! When was done with mine. I had broke the shifter like 3 times. Broke the handlebars can’t even count the times I replace the fenders. With about a dozen trips to the ER in dads truck
I wish I could buy that for my kid. (actually, stuff him, I want it for me, I had a red and white one back then. Miss it....)
I Love your state of mind! Man you are like my brothers....We ROcked in the 70's and 80's. THANKS YOU!
That one pulls the heart..... Had a 82 YZ80 as a kid.... I know the radiator on the bars was a bad idea, but loved that bike.....
I wasn't a Yamaha guy , however when the 83 K model came out i loved it. In our country they were white . Only problem with this bike that i can see is that worm drive hose clamp on the fuel line 🤔😆
Very hard to find any 80 in that condition! The KX is hardest to get, like to find a rarest of rare KTM80MX 86/91.
Doing a great job mate . Wish all major manufacturers would start building old school two strokes again. Emission problems with them have been solved. “WE THE” MILLIONS “ OF PEOPLE WANT POWER BAND!!!! AGAIN 🙏
My first bike was a 1991 yz80!! Absolutely loved it. 😍
I had 1982 first liquid cooling and mono suspension my fellow riders had 80 cr and 80 rm with the Suzuki full floater first mono the Suzuki was air cooled and lighter and had more balls loved that Yamaha that cr was heavier but never failed the yam and rm needed top ends I use to give a good chase to my friends on a 1979 rm 50 that was a good bike when I got my 82 yz 80 I was I heaven thank you for bikes and paper routes to be part of the fun
The 83 is cool but the 82 was the original liquid cooled bike there is nothing else like it with the radiator on the steering stem. Had one absolutely rode the shit out of it for yrs
Had that bike as my first, had it for 10 years. Like this guy said, filled it up and took a petrol can out with me to stash is the bushes for when I was nearly out. 2 star petrol back then lol.
Lovely little Yam 2 stroke looks brand new.
i grew up on a bike like this , memories ,, awesome bike they are ,
Wow another beautiful bike those k's were a big improvement over the j's those things really had some power back then , I imagine it wouldn't be that much slower than a modern model, but looks better I reckon.
Awesome, I had that earlier model one with the rad behind the fake headlight / number panel years ago, paid 400 for it, had been kept as a farm bike from new, quite a bag but it went, sold it a year later to a chap had two was rebuilding them for his son/s
I had the 1982 Yamaha YZ80 which had the liquid cooled radiator on the handlebars, and I tell you what, that was w badass bike! I bought it from a boy who raced expert, and they clocked him at 80 mph riding a wheelie across the finish line, it was bored out twice! I even raced a RM 125 and beat it! I was about 13 years old when I had that bike in 1983. Also, a couple years back I was looking on eBay, and I swear to God there was a gem 1982 YZ80 for I believe was either $900 or $1,200, I can't really remember, but it was in Immaculate condition, I would have bought it if I had the money, I was devastated, because I would have loved to have that bike again, it would have brought back so many good memories from riding that bike! 😢 Oh, I forgot to say that the one I seen on eBay was spotless just like this one!
My first bike was a 79 KX 80 my buddy bought the 81 YZ 80 new for $800 back then great fun I can't count how many times the cops chased us someone always called about noise
I'm salivating heavily. I'd honestly take that over anything new.
Man, that is a beauty.
Was my first brand new 2 stroke ..loved that bike.
Well???
My wife keeps watching this stuff. She has the hots for Kaplan. Time to buy her another 1 karat ring.
I had a 83 KX 80 it had 10 inches of travel front and back, the bike was a little rocket on cushions. 1985 NESC Doug Conrad I believe was ranked 2nd behind Tony LaRusso.Used to ride behind Northgate mall had the great opportunity to ride with Conrad when he would come out there.I actually held him off once only once.I guess he would use me to practice passing Once he got by I'd try my best to get him back but(the sun was in my eyes) he was fast.Mini's are are a blast.
I had one brand new at the end of 1983 but mine was the white colour scheme. I paid $969 from my local dealer . Wish I still had this one
Every little kids dream..your the man ken.
Just picked up one to restore. $500. It's all there including the kickstand. As my dog says.. its in RUFF shape.. Air filter turned to mush..Dirt dobber nest's in every nook and cranny. Water in the carb and jug. Faded Plastics. Ripped seat. I shall bring her back to life! ✌️
Id love to watch a 10 yr old from this day and age try to ride this lmfao🤘
My cousin and I had a 1980 Yamaha YZ-80 yellow and black like this. We bought it brand new and owned it until 1989 when we foolishly sold it. It was wicked fast and would keep up with and beat 100cc and 125cc 4-cycle enduros. To this day I only admire 2-stroke off road dirt bikes.
Loved mine! I still have the OG manual.
With one exception that bike is absolutely beautiful. The exception is that gaudy radiator Shroud.
Little rockets love it👍
Had one with the handlebar radiator. Thing was a bulletproof rocket. Had great suspension and would climb any hill as long as you stayed on the pipe. Should have kept it.
Yeah I had one to those were 82 only and they were a game changer with the 6 speed they could run with the full size bikes till about 60 mph
That is a beauty I had a 81yz60 and then I got a 85 yz 80basically the same bike you got there but red and white.
Wow this is amazing. I have s yz80 1980 it just sits in my dads garage the bottom end went out and now it sits. Lol but got i have great memories as a child
my pops got me this exact year, 11 years old LOL god dam i miss it. rode the hell out of it for yearsssss
Looks and sounds brand new
Have never seen a yellow black black yz 80 in Australia the all white an red or white an black Depending on the year
Ken, definitely pristine, 💯
l looked in Merriam Webster dictionary, and it means in its original condition; unspoiled, clean and spotless... 👍
Ken Jr, will clear the Sky tabletop jump at Unadilla with that Yamaha YZ80 🤣
He would if I let him!
@Ken, if l were you then l wouldn't want to let my son clear the Sky jump with an 80cc, but Ken Jr. is definitely capable of clearing the Sky jump with a 125cc for sure..
Ken Jr, awesome race at Unadilla last weekend.. 💯👍
@@FoxNYC nice uploads
Always remember the day my mate got his new Yz 80k , his big overweight uncle said here give me a go on this thing , kind of like stand aside kids , this is hows its done .power band kicked in and been a big adult on a kids bike , he was sitting right at the ass end , well up it came and off he went and the exhaust burnt against his leg as he only had shorts on , me and my mate just about pissed our pants we were laughing that f-ing hard .anyway great vid and beautiful looking bike
My first brand new bike ever I bought it for 799 bucks that thing is beautiful
Love this year YZ Mr. Kaplan
That little YZ as the YZ 80 J with the rad on the handle bars were certainly made to compete with the awesome CR 80 ELSINORE which was still air cooled but was a rocket. I had a YZ 80 J and it hammered, I also had a 1980 CR 80 RA, PLUS A RB. And my man we used to smoke 1987 RM 80'S on those time capsules. But I must say the YZ 80 J and K those little beautys sure did haul ass. God bless.
The pipe and muffler on the old super minis are impossible to find. I know from experience.
I tell you what some of those yz 80s,want like a like a banshee coming out of the desert on the cold night!! When there power band kicked in all hell broke lose!! Then I was only 110 pounds!! I love the 80s,, 👽😍🤩🌡️😚
dude i had one the most defining soundin 2 stroke ever thats the sound everybody hears when they think 2 stroke
Hell yeah!!
We did have it good growing up in the 70s 80s 90s
i love your yz of 1984 !!
Shot glass piston class.
The definition of "pipey".
So they only had that handlebar radiator 1yr? I just learned something! But those early 80s 80s were a dream to me. I did have my 73 GT 80 that I rode the wheels off of! This would be a great bike to just have in the garage and let the grandkids rip around on!
My first bike was a 72 gt80. That was 1982.
@@Eric--zs6um oh man we have a GT80 forum here! Did the fork seals blow out on yours? Every whoop or bump/jump had a loud, "clank"! But that bike never failed me! And my Dad bought me the GT mostly because it had Yamalube. I didn't have to worry about mixing oil and gas. I owned mine from 79-84 when we moved to California. Loved that little bike and when we did give it to a family friends son I think I heard he still had it in 94!
@@Popesontour yes forks went south. Had it for a gd while. Dad bought it used at the local Yamaha dealer. Have to check out the forum. Live free. Ride free.
These bikes are masterpieces