Ken Kaplan, your enthusiasm for your adult son is awesome. You treat him as if he was 12 in Little League. You are his greatest cheerleader, esp., when most dads of adult children don't even go to these events. Great dynamic, I love it. Love your energy, enthusiasm and vibe. Can't wait to donate again.
Yo, Jr. is a total stud getting a top 5 on that track, in that class, on the old girl, I bet his arms felt like they were gonna explode on that last lap!!! Much respect
kenjr hahaha, that’s funny! That should inspire you as you were limited by your stamina only, as you know the bike had plenty more to give. Good luck, well done and looking forward to see you at the pointy end in the future.
Almost took that holeshot...Jr. looks smooth, he’s got the goods, gonna be awesome watching his progression this season! Been glued to the content 10/10 🇺🇸👊🏽✊🏽💨💨
Very nice job! Riding with a huge disadvantage with those old suspensions and still hang onto it is quite a feat. You and Jr should really build one of the new 500 2 stroke super bikes that I'm seeing guys do transplanting that engine onto a new modern chassis and suspension. What an ass kicker that would be.
Ken jr is lucky to have a pop like you. i rode Cr 500s back in the day. 84, 88, 89, 90. Get Kenny jr riding a pedal bike doing hill climb repeats a few times a week. His cardio will on point in a couple weeks. Love you guys keep the videos coming.
My arms are sore and legs cramping just watching him!! He will get faster when he learns the bike more.. Hell he's fast now!! What an awesome track! Streamed this video to my 65" OLED Looks amazing! PROUD DAD MOMENT!
I know from experience that If a track looks ruff on film then it’s twice as ruff in reality. My local track is Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville Tennessee. ( they had a few outdoor nationals there a couple of years ago ) By just looking at the Muddy Creek track it the looks real smooth until you get out there and start riding it then that’s when you realize...”looks are totally deceiving”. So coming from a guy that really “knows the score”those guys are riding very well to maintain the speeds they are going . So total respect from me for all the riders out there.
How much better does an AF handle compared to Jr's modified 89 ??? I'd love to know the answer to this ! I know that the AF would feel slimmer with better ergo's and such. Those Ohlins forks and shocks are the bomb, but how do they compare to the stock AF ?
@@KaplanCycles when i raced with kdx the lever was so stiff so i put few rubber bands on inside to help me because without them i only made it 5-6 laps before my hand cramped snd take it out on bottom end lol but this shits awsome i love watching yall my buddy was there on 2021 yz450 today too
Jr definitely held his ground out there , well fought and well ridden, especially under those gruesome track condtions on a 2 stroke CR500 I respect that stamina and strength . I dont think people realise how hard it is to ride a 2 stroke with the arm pump ,the only way to relieve oneself of arm pump is to squeeze ones knees together and hold that position with applied pressure which in itself is a Job with the bike swaying side to side so imagine doing it on a heavy CR 500 , that is NO JOKE !! well done Jr !!
Being from so cal and used to ride primarily in the desert and some mountain stuff, that track looks deceivingly Brutal !! Nice rides Kenny ! And Ken, I think you need to put the cape on and got have a chat with the officials lol
I know junior loves the 2 strokes as do I but I wonder as good as he runs at the beginning if he wouldn't be winning those races on a 450 that wouldn't wear him so Much, I mean the big 500 in vibration alone will wear u out quickly not counting arm pump so much quicker and the way the power comes on u never can really relax in the straights only when ur in the air on the 500. I love watching Jr race these 500s but I do bet he would win on a 2021 KTM or Honda 450
Good job Kenny and Dad. lol get him practicing more by racing events as much as he can anywhere you can get to. If hes in top 5 amatures shows promise.
Ken Kaplan, your enthusiasm for your adult son is awesome. You treat him as if he was 12 in Little League. You are his greatest cheerleader, esp., when most dads of adult children don't even go to these events.
Great dynamic, I love it.
Love your energy, enthusiasm and vibe. Can't wait to donate again.
Thank you brother. I'm blessed to have such a great son. ML&R
Yo, Jr. is a total stud getting a top 5 on that track, in that class, on the old girl, I bet his arms felt like they were gonna explode on that last lap!!! Much respect
Naaa he will feel it tomorrow lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💪💪💪💪👍👍👍🤗
Threw the anchor out after lap two. Felt like riding an XR650 😂
kenjr hahaha, that’s funny! That should inspire you as you were limited by your stamina only, as you know the bike had plenty more to give.
Good luck, well done and looking forward to see you at the pointy end in the future.
hes deff a proud father 😂🤘🏽
I'd take a 500 smoker any day over those 450 4strokes.
Almost took that holeshot...Jr. looks smooth, he’s got the goods, gonna be awesome watching his progression this season! Been glued to the content 10/10 🇺🇸👊🏽✊🏽💨💨
ML&R
If every father cheered for their son like this can you imagine how much better it would be
Love to see you supporting your son like you do . You guys rock Kaplan
God I wish I could ride with you guy's what a blast it would be bess you all from down under
Love how much you support your son.
I don't talk to my old man cause he's a prick.
Much Respect
Mine too
@A killa 4 reala why does he keep trying to contact me then ?
@A killa 4 reala if you like to be around drunken dishonest liars go ahead mate.
I've wiped my hands of him & so has my sister
Hell yes, what an awesome start for the season for JR. Keep that CR eating.
Very nice job! Riding with a huge disadvantage with those old suspensions and still hang onto it is quite a feat. You and Jr should really build one of the new 500 2 stroke super bikes that I'm seeing guys do transplanting that engine onto a new modern chassis and suspension. What an ass kicker that would be.
We have 4 af 500 in stock. That would be too easy
Ken jr is lucky to have a pop like you. i rode Cr 500s back in the day. 84, 88, 89, 90. Get Kenny jr riding a pedal bike doing hill climb repeats a few times a week. His cardio will on point in a couple weeks. Love you guys keep the videos coming.
He runs 35 miles a week. He needs seat time
@@KaplanCycles Kid is a stud
Excellent!! Jr, from a fellow 89CR500RF rider, on that power & energy sapper of a track.😀👍👍👍Cheers for sharing KK
My arms are sore and legs cramping just watching him!! He will get faster when he learns the bike more.. Hell he's fast now!!
What an awesome track! Streamed this video to my 65" OLED Looks amazing!
PROUD DAD MOMENT!
I got tired just watching, brings back memories of double arm and leg cramp rolling around the floor. Great vid
I love seeing the old school beating new school. 😁👊👊
Good riding , great effort on a great bike = living the dream.
All that practice at Sand Mountain was ideal for this track.
You are an awesome Dad!
looking good kenny good strong ride track looked rough
I know from experience that If a track looks ruff on film then it’s twice as ruff in reality. My local track is Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville Tennessee. ( they had a few outdoor nationals there a couple of years ago ) By just looking at the Muddy Creek track it the looks real smooth until you get out there and start riding it then that’s when you realize...”looks are totally deceiving”. So coming from a guy that really “knows the score”those guys are riding very well to maintain the speeds they are going . So total respect from me for all the riders out there.
Hell yeah!!! Awesome start!!
How much better does an AF handle compared to Jr's modified 89 ???
I'd love to know the answer to this ! I know that the AF would feel slimmer with better ergo's and such.
Those Ohlins forks and shocks are the bomb, but how do they compare to the stock AF ?
The ohlins are WAY better than stock 2020 crf450 suspension. The AF handles better
Love ya Pops
Love you too
EXCELLENT RACE AND SUPPORT FROM YOU KAP🙏❤👍
Love your content and your American outfit!
need a good hydrolic clutch installed on the older bikes his forearm was definitely feeling it
Had one. He Didn't like it? Broke too much caused dnf
@@KaplanCycles when i raced with kdx the lever was so stiff so i put few rubber bands on inside to help me because without them i only made it 5-6 laps before my hand cramped snd take it out on bottom end lol but this shits awsome i love watching yall my buddy was there on 2021 yz450 today too
Jr definitely held his ground out there , well fought and well ridden, especially under those gruesome track condtions on a 2 stroke CR500 I respect that stamina and strength .
I dont think people realise how hard it is to ride a 2 stroke with the arm pump ,the only way to relieve oneself of arm pump is to squeeze ones knees together and hold that position with applied pressure which in itself is a Job with the bike swaying side to side so imagine doing it on a heavy CR 500 , that is NO JOKE !! well done Jr !!
Being from so cal and used to ride primarily in the desert and some mountain stuff, that track looks deceivingly Brutal !! Nice rides Kenny ! And Ken, I think you need to put the cape on and got have a chat with the officials lol
Thanks for this awesome content I'm sharing like crazy!
I know junior loves the 2 strokes as do I but I wonder as good as he runs at the beginning if he wouldn't be winning those races on a 450 that wouldn't wear him so Much, I mean the big 500 in vibration alone will wear u out quickly not counting arm pump so much quicker and the way the power comes on u never can really relax in the straights only when ur in the air on the 500. I love watching Jr race these 500s but I do bet he would win on a 2021 KTM or Honda 450
He has won many races on new 250 2 strokes . This is a challenge he wants to accomplish
Enter Sandman👊
2 stroke dust baby!!
Look at that 89 man she looks stunning.Shes a Rippa
good action
Man if you look at the other bikes comparing to JRs bike he’s bouncing all over, is doing great
I can feel the arm pump through the screen
Good job Kenny and Dad. lol get him practicing more by racing events as much as he can anywhere you can get to. If hes in top 5 amatures shows promise.
He can win , just needs more practice
@@KaplanCycles thats it man. His yegs were gettin tired. Lol
Rooster tail at 825 wow!
Good job junior.. keep beating those new bikes keep two strokes ALIVE
It's damn near impossible to find a 500 for a reasonable price. I have been looking for a long time
Warrior!!
What tire is he running that thing looks sick. Get that shit jr heck yeah.
Dunlop sand tire
Tire was toast!
Le 500 cr la moto qui fait peur à son garde boue
Whooped out sand track old bike jr won👍🏻🇺🇸
Tomorrow is my birthday I'll be 33. I was born in 88. Jrs running a 1989 cr 500. Would he happen to be running the same year bike of his birthday?
He was born in 99
Damn he's young.
Jr only 21 I thought he was closer to my age.
Cr500 has 2 gears 1st and holy sh:t 👍👍
LETS GOOOOOO
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