KAPLAN AMERICA on our 1985 Honda CR500
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Had an 86 500cr. Bought it from a guy with a broken wrist, ankle and 3 ribs. His crashed on it the week before. He needed money for his medical Bill's and because his wife said no more cr500. I had it for 2 years. A monster. Rode it in the black rock desert ( where they hold burning man). It would scream across the playa. I'd been racing and riding 20 years and it was they only bike that caused the hair to stand up on my neck at times. I was getting a little older and sold it. At times it was a bitch to start and my right foot would go numb on those days. Glad I had the opportunity to have owned it.
Sounds like the feeling I got when I jumped onto a 250 for the first time
@@twisted-xh6066 dont even com
pare a 250 dumb bitch
@@thatway04 compare* I'm the dumb the *dumb bitch* learn to spell before talking shit.
They get to high speed so quick folk just forget you gotta stop the beast☠😭🤯🤕
Nothing beats the sound of a big bore two stroke!💯😍
I've wanted one since the first time I saw one in the 90's. Now I'm 34 still drooling over them.
I've owned 35 plus bikes and ridden many more. There is nothing more terrifying than the power of an '85' CR 500. I've never seen anyone that could actually use all that power but if excess is what you crave, the CR 500 has it.
Dave Thorpe handled it quite well.
@@seandaugherty2033 if your not scared when riding your not riding hard enough!
People should always have respect for these bikes, if they're smart. A person should never ride above their abilities. That's how you get hurt.
@@sonnyseabury4051 while that’s great exceeding expectation is how this sport was taken to the next level, that being said you do have to learn to respect the power in order to discover new skills even when pushing.
@@hhstarwars Agreed. I'm 49, and have been riding 2 strokes since the age of 5. I'm a pretty good rider, but not as good as Ken Sr or Jr. My deceased father could ride on their level though.
Man these guys are living the dream!!!
Twould be quite easy to wake up in the morning! 😎💪🏼❤️🍀🎨
4th gear take off still lifting 🤟🏽
I had a 86 cr250 and that thing was nuts. These 500s are just way above my skill level to really ride balls out. Terrifying
WHAT a monster of a bike! By far,the CR 500 is my fave y'all have showcased. Been a dream bike of mine since,I was 9,and,had my first XR.👏👊✊
Your passion for motorcycles inspires me to pursue what I love as a living. Thanks Kap.
Same
What do you love?
The CR 500. has so much power man, the beast just wanna throw you off !
At 4:00 I realized this dude is rock'n the spikes. Glenn Danzig on a CR500! You rock.
My 84 after having so much trouble starting this older gentleman taught me how tow start it.finally!!! i hated that damn bike.you slowly kick it til you feel hear a click you know you can kick it without breaking your foot.all 500s are disk on the front but mine had a 83 cr 480 front end on it so i could race the vintage class.
Love that year of honda, great motor, and colour of the bike. Awsome machine.
85,86 and 87 all monsters. 87 cr250 was perfect.
I will never forget my first ride on mine. Bought it for hill climbing and the mechanic told me to shift up on the big hills??? $1895.00 on sale. I eventually gave up on wheelies because it wheelied on it's own and when you tried you looped out.
Wot a great channel this is that you guys have put together.... Its inspired me so much that ive just brought a Crf 250r i come from a strictly 2 stroke background coming up thru schoolboys 80cc to 125cc.... 28 years later im now 48 ive just started riding again purely because of this channel si great stuff guys keep them coming
Ps please forgive me for being a turncoat and going over to 4 stroke ive just never experienced them so i thought id give it a go lol..... Seriously impressed with the 2011 crf ive bought the power is so smooth!!
Dave Thorpe was a mean machine on this bike, well not the same bike but modle he blew other's away.
Nothing makes me smile more than the sound of a big bore two stroke dirt bike! I had a 1988 Suzuki Quadracer 500 and hat a beast it was. All those big bore two strokes of that era were beasts, imo. I miss those days.
Great mortorcycle!! Love JR's kickstarting action!!!!!
😍😍😍😍 2 stroke melody, Melody of victory, melody of golden years of motocross....Vimond, Jobé, I saw them racing when I was a young boy, great moments 😍😍😍😍
Whoever got that bike is one lucky person! Gorgeous
The red skittle - hey you did and are doin your thing -I love the work orders, I learn soo much thank you 🙏
I have a 1985klr 250 and I absolutely love it old bikes are where the real muscle is at
When you hear your bike popping like that. You know you’re about to ride a beast?
If I could only ride like Captain America, I would 100% get one.
Had that exact bike! Loved it! 🇺🇸😎
Thanks brother I love this. That cr 500 is the holy grail. Mega power you got it bored and souped up for more power even. Wow. Thanks I'm hounered to see such a beauty. I want one one day soon I will have my bike and take off to the mountains in time off.
Nasty is an understatement!! I bought My 85' CR500 from the 2nd owner had original Honda country of origin documents with it. first owner was Phil or Mike Larson (can't remember which one) who competed in national motocross on it. I added an FMF nickel pipe, bored, ported/polished head, decked head, Ohlins shock, it was LETHAL Honda did not joke around with the 1st water cooled 500. Only thing I would change on yours is the number plate backing to yellow 😉
Sounds awesome man I have a 85, could you explain about you upgrading your shocks to ohlinns? Specifically the rear? I haven’t been able to find anything but old used one worst than mine on eBay
@@michaelwayne3670 the bike actually came with the Ohlins rear shock so I was fortunate as far as that goes. Does Fox or any other brand have anything available? Not only that I owned that bike in 2000 so that's already been 20 years ago damn time flies. Good luck on your search! Hope you find something
My Lord! That bike is a dream!
I would not be surprised if one of my old bikes is in your collection somewhere. 1991 KX500 or/and a 1986CR500. Sold them years ago in Eastern Connecticut. Ive had many bikes before and since.......... but boy, I sure wish I kept the 500s.
Now that first take off gnarly!! if only i could afford a big bore 2 stroke single!
Mr Kaplan, I have to say you have a awesome operation going on there! I can remember as a young man going into our local dealer which happened to be a Kawasaki/Yamaha dealer feeling the excitement of going in to buy your new bike! I tell ya there’s nothing like a crisp sounding two stroke! These kids today I don’t think can fully relate because the fours are so groggy sounding! They don’t interest me one bit! That’s a bad ass bike though! Nice job and good to see someone love our hobby/sport so much ! Can’t wait to have the time to tour your shop!
Badass love the way it sounds
cant count how many times DEP chased us outta the woods at Valley falls, they heard my 85 500 from miles away i'm sure..never caught us, cause CR500
1985 Honda CR500, the beast. The bike that dethroned the Maico 490
My friends dad had an 85 CR 500 and that thing was scary fast
It’s goin down in Rockland !!!! Yeahhhhh !!!
Rockville brother!
I have to say the 85 CR500 i restored was the scariest bike i have ever riden. Taking the 89 CR500 out this weekend. Will have see how it compares, but i highly doubt it will hit even close to as hard as the 85 hit.
@@sevendyseven4090 I am so far behind my builds it is not funny. Total Reno on our townhouse this year gobbling up all my time
Where I lived they used to call the early 500 water cooled Honda’s the widow makers
That is one sick and gorgeous 2 stroke rocket ship that you have right there.
dave thorp one world titles had one of these fantstic animal all tese sounds just great memorys nothing touches 2stroke 500s ov this try one and c
Jesus, family, and 2strokes are my greatest loves!
I had an 85 back when i was a lot younger. Faster than my current cr450 for sure but that starter button is nice.😂 i sold it for $800 back in the mid 90s, boy if I knew then what I know now I'd be a rich man.
I'd like 2 see a 4stroke riding Millenial ride it that never rode 1!!! LOL
They would die ☠
Fixed it for you. 😁
It must suck to be so insecure about a younger generation.
James Amsler try getting on one at your age
@@RevolutionMuscle Your revolution is over. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me? The bums will always lose!
@@mattmiles9779 Yea if you arent making 6 figures, dont talk to me about getting a job, little man. I work harder in a day than you do in a week. I know it hurts to hear, but youre being outworked and out earned by a millennial.
Beastly 3rd holeshot 4th wheely !!
I want one sooo Bad!! @KaplanAmerica, I'd love to just get to ride one honestly. I have a mint 03 Yz250 ripper but I could only imagine a 500 haha
The 85 CR 500...baddest of the bad right there..
I bought a brand new 1985 CR500 in October of 1984.
Love watching those 500 beasts. Great video brother 👍🏻
Arm pump much, what a machine.
Chris is a genius- this vid us classic-
I gotta get a bike from you guys soon!!
Serious machines beautiful bikes
If that bike has any history to NC or southern VA, it could be my old bike. The head squish was modified and cylinder were ported and all ports were coated. The guy who did the work scribbled his name on the left side of the cylinder. It was a well known shop in Ohio.
I was confused, because the seat is not an 85. A bunch of my riding buddies had this bike. It is a beast!
Man that thing sounds crisp&&that means ,, awesome
Let Jr. start it so I don't break my leg! Lol Ever get a chance to dyno the mighty 1985?
That Cr 500 rips!!!!!!!!!!
Those bikes are so nasty, I need one.
Man I grew up on a lot it the 80s bike you guys have showcased. And have the scars and x-rays to prove it
Ken I'm wondering if i could ask you opinion about having frame rails repaired since iv heard you mention it in a past few videos. My 96 cr250s frame is clapped out. Im not to far away, im located in Rnode Island so if you might be able to point me in the direction of someone who does frame repairs in new england.. Also im looking forward to hopefully meeting you this summer... The boys and i are going to load up a 20ft trailer of toys an come down to party... Thank you an the guys for keeping these gems going.
Y’all need to hit a track one day with those 500’s
Check the 7th most views ever CR500R video its Jr whooping ass on 2020 450 4 strokes on his 89 at the Southwick national track
I sure will!
I think I saw a YZ 490 in the back ground could you guys do a review like this one
Too bad about the seat cover, the 85' & 86' CR insignia was sweet, but it's aaahhite....
Number plates should be yellow too but she's a sweet peach 👍
When I think of the 85' CR, I think of Rick Johnson.
Wow these CR are so beautiful 😍 i wish i was there to watch 🤩
Take the beast to the track insteed man, lovely bike..
You know it's hard to start if Jr takes a bunch of kicks
What oil mixture do you run on the older 500
Are the old big bores good in the dunes?
My friend used to say shut that thing off when it was idling
Never be afraid of mud when you have a cr500
Sweet bike!!
Was a third gear take off ?? Hahahaha your an animal of a man love your videos watching from ,,fermoy co cork Ireland 🇮🇪 👍
Think it was 4th. 3 up is what I saw
@@ericdebisz9458 Its a 5-speed.
@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 yeah I know. I was taking about the hole shot. Ken clicked it up 3 times I thought, so that be 4th gear.... Just talking about the hole shot
Sei Fantastico metti allegria.Grazie.
Would machining a compression relief valve work? Ever try it?? Curious.
Should of stuck with the cr 500 you would of bèen world champion dude definitely the weapon of choice
gosto do Deus Abençoe America, isto é muito valioso - aqui é São Paulo - Brasil
Was that a 3rd gear hole shot?
I own an 85' XR350. The chassis looks identical?
were do guys find parts for all these bikes?
The Old Cr's ................... Are ungodly.
Used to ride one of these in the UK ,it's the only bike I've ridden with a suicide mission as it's sole purpose in life ,fucking mental
That was a four gear hole shot 😲😯😮😱?! Holy crap!
BikerBenny I believe it was third gear. I saw him click down into first then up twice. Unless you are on a very slippery surface, they will bog on a 4th gear launch. However, they can handle a third gear launch if you get it right. 2nd gear is best for most off-road surfaces.
Let’s see the cr af in action
Do you have a parts source for some of these? My meager collection of open bikes needs a few things here and there.. ('96 CR, '97 KX & '83 YZ490)
Dr. Hugo G. Hackenbush damn. 83 yz490 that’s sick.
@@Unlucky13_s Add in a '88 CR500 now too. 😁
this is kind dirt bike i remember when i was teenager i was 15 years old when this bike was brand new . my friend had a 84 CR 125 and i had 1986 Honda 4-trx 250r . 4-trx 250r was like $2500 brand new in 1986 . i think that year Honda stop making 3-wheeler ATV in 1986
look ken got a new tiller lol
Why don't they make em like this no more ?
Hey Ken your Son looks like Kevin Windham and you look like Bevo Forte. lol lol just kidding. Love those 500's
Now his head is really going to explode
got a restored 85cr500r and 84 atc 250 r
There's a Maico in the line up.
So it's a big bore with a stock stroke ?
I miss my 500s I had 2 85 and one 93 kick myself in the butt for getting rid of them
AAA Top Shelf #1
full squeez the trottle and ooooo shit!!! 500cc&kdx 450cc. 2stroke 80s&90s mx madness
Sale price?
Only 175psi? My ktm 250 has 210psi
O front chain gard id make somthing if you lose. A chain you could lose a side;
I watched a guy break his ankle starting one. It wasn't his bike, was a know-it-all ego moto-dude, you guys know the type. He wanted to ride it, the bike was a friend of mine, Rich Mythen, a Pro in Nor-Cal, we all told the dumb-ass to NOT to try and start it with is regular shoes on... he didn't listen... never set TDC and just kicked it... his timing could not have been worse... it recoiled up and snapped is fucking ankle... LOL... OMG we laughed.
Rain means traction, whats the bad news?