This is my bike.. I've had it for 10 years.. It lived in my heated basement.. I have the ORIGINAL tires.., which are in decent shape still.. If whoever wins this beautiful bike wants the Original tires.., I will ship them to you no cost.. Then - the ONLY thing non-stock is the chain.., which every collector understands anyway... 🤘🇺🇸🤘
@@Deddy72 Hi, Mark.. Congratulations.., it sure is a special bike.. I had it in my basement for 10 years.. Have Kenny Jr. give you my phone number.. I'll send you those original tires..
@@gunman-6646 some of the best looking bikes from Honda before or since. The messed up thing is, they couldn’t hardly give them away in the 80’s, now they are rare as hens teeth. I wish I could find a 350
I bought a 01 XR400R like 2 yrs ago that needed alot of love... the previous owner had tried to destroy it... smh... but after a fairly small amount of money but alot of Time and effort... I got to ride it this summer and have still been working on it and dialing it in still today... lol... but she's a labor of love...
I’m very excited to have won the auction tonight. I had a new one that was purchased on December 8, 1985. I sold it to get my first car in 1988 and I’ve been kicking my butt ever sense for letting that bike go. I have been searching for one in great shape for over a decade. I can’t wait to get the bike home.
Mark.., congratulations on winning my bike.. The bike almost got washed away by Hurricane Sandy, but Fate stepped in and I saved it.. Get my phone number from Kenny, and I will send you the Original tires..
What a beautiful machine ! A real man's man motorcycle that was pure quality & built to last. Modern bikes may overall perform better but just aren't built like this anymore. Early to mid 80's through to mid 90's built motorcycles will always be my favorite.
One of my favorite bikes. A great cruiser and still light enough and powerful enough to rip around as fast as you dare on the trails. Great fuel economy too with the single carb in 85.
I can remember sitting on that same bike in the Honda showroom when i was a kid.. I lived there buying parts for my other bikes, i was buying old bikes.. fixing them, flipping them. fixing for others.. etc.. thats what they get for putting a Honda dealer close to my house.. lol.. Honestly sat on all of them.. wishing i had the money to buy one.. well, i'm a big guy so I usually got on the 500, but the 350 was closer to what i thought i might afford.. i had a couple year old, but clean YZ 490 at the time that i got from my dad's business partner cheap.. his kid ran straight gas in it resulting in a seizure.. so be basically gave it to me to teach his kid a lesson.. i resurrected it from a straight the seizure, but i always wanted a new Honda... a couple years later i did get my XR 500, used but decent.. traded it for a XL600 later down the line and so on.. 80's bikes are where my heart is, i'm buying all the bikes now that i wanted back then.. lol.. my shop looks like a 1984/85 honda/yamaha dealer now..
Had the 85 XR600R. I absolutely loved that bike. This bike brings back a lot of memories. I sold my 600 in 94 and stopped riding all together. Recently picked up a 2007 XR650R my fist bike in 27 years. Rode for the first time since then in the sand dunes of Glamis California. After all those years away it started coming back to me. Little harder to do in my 50's now, especially after being away from riding for so long, it's slowly coming back though. Love your channel.
I'm 60... still have my 84 XR250R. Haven't ridden it in years, 'cept every November for a couple blocks to keep everything "moving". I'm gonna go easy trail riding this Spring though. I am still in great physical shape, thank God.
I'd love that bike, I'm a XR nut.... I have two XR600R bikes but would be great to have a 350 or a 400 too. More Honda XR videos please, one of the greatest motorcycle models ever made!
Oh man what a beauty I think this was one of the best years hands down for the XRs I remember seeing him in the showroom and that's exactly how they looked albeit the gold chain and the gas tank decal she's brand new
You know its legit when he shows the lower frame rails! Gotta love it haha I was waiting for it! Not that we would except anything less from you guys! Much love from socal
Sure is pretty have 99 xr200r I got brand new for Christmas of 99. Cause my first bike got stolen with was 82 Yamaha 125 enduro. Dad felt bad cause I work so hard to save money collect cans and scarp metal was only 15 at the time. Time flys. Stay safe god bless
I had to settle on a leftover 83 XR 500. All of the 84 XR 350's were gone and they still had 83 500's. I remember smoking my friends CR 500 and YZ 490 on it. Having a 100 mph top speed let me blow by them after they got the initial jump on me. 80 mph wheelies made up for the fact that it didn't like corners that weren't as wide and flat as the Springfield mile. Had an 84 XR 250 as well. Great desert bikes.
It is a sweeeet ride 🥰! Yes. God Bless America. On that note our USMC aviator just landed safe@ his base after deployment in Mid East,this Dad is happier 🛫 ✌️🇺🇸
Absolutely gorgeous bike! The orange paint scheme on the mid 80s XR's is my favorite! Thanks for another great video of an absolutely beautiful classic motorcycle! The more of these XR's that I see in your museum the more I wish I had donated my 86 XR600R just so she could be restored! Thanks again, fellas! God bless you guys and God bless America! ML&R!
If you were a teenager dirt riding in 1985 you can remember the Dirt Rider Magazine torture test they did on the XR350R. They tried to kill it but no luck! Nice bike
The 250, 350, and 500’s were the best 4 strokes back then. I’ve got a newer 450X Honda and it pains me ride it hard. It flames out so easily. The old XR’s were easy to keep running. I believe I’m ready to sell my 450 to get one of these.
I had subscriptions to all the major motorcycle mags back then.. Cycle, Motorcyclist, Cycle Guide, Cycle World, Motorcross, Dirt Bike, Dirt Rider.. i carried them all to school every day.. it was my required reading.. i also carried a substantial array of hot rod magazines as i was also into 4 wheel fun. it's amazing that i graduated.. i really don't remember studying, doing homework, nothing really cept smoking weed, playing guitar, building hot rods and riding bikes.. and of course chasing girls..
@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 funny, that’s all I remember from school too ! Rode my Yamaha IT 175 to school just to piss the teachers off by chaining it to the bike rack.
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Man I loved the XR Series growing up. My friends dad had this exact bike, while my friend had a 1994 XR Honda 100. Man I wish I could find one of these to do a rebuild on it!
Gauges on a 1985 XR350R I believe were digital. Maybe someone added those ones. Also should be a single Carb Model if it is indeed an 85 W/plastic tank. Australia folk love these older XRs.
Id one in the 1980s but wasn't mint like that one,, rode it everywhere,, also had, one with a drum front brake later in life,, awesome stuff from Northern Ireland,, videos are brilliant,, make my day☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️more its revved brighter the light,,, no indicators just a brake light,, reg plate,,,
Bike is almost too nice to put in the dirt.I'm really sad of the passing of Dale waxler.seemed like one of the good guys.bet your happy to be back at your compound men & Christie.
I would NEVER sell this one..this XR was serious competition into the later 1990's in all the other open class thumpers..the 1985 was the ONLY one off year Honda built this panned 353cc Gold offering, and on the trails, was actually faster than the XR600 that year.
Love it. Talked to you earlier today about my buddy Bryan. Mr xr 350 is clean. A little piston slap and the speedometer is broken. I hope you guys can fully restore it if things work out. I can send photos . I'll talk to you in a few days. Thank you for all you do. I grew up riding an xr 80, cr 125,yz 80 and the big boys. Yz 490 black and yellow and a 84 cr 500
Holy Grail of XR's the 1yr Only '85 XR350 has Dry Sump & Different Bore & Stroke Higher Comp than Earlier '83 & '84 350r's Only @ Honda Japan Museum You'd could find an XR than that Beauty!! Red Honda's are Best!! -Cheers🇦🇺👍🍻
Got rid of my CR 125, and got one of these. 1984, XR350. Tones of power, rode amazing. Only issue, it would run hot and need to be cooled down after a few hours
Wow that's stunning that like the Victoria secret model version of a bike that's a keeper I'd be scared to take her on the dirt but I would I'd have to
Had an 84 dual carb. Lost the oil pump so sadly it did not run forever. It was a super heavy tank but the 6 speed and torque was nice. Had to jump on the kicker to start it. Turned like an aircraft carrier and wanted to flip climbing a hill. The cr250 I had next '90 was leaps and bounds nicer to ride. More reliable too.
This is my bike.. I've had it for 10 years.. It lived in my heated basement.. I have the ORIGINAL tires.., which are in decent shape still.. If whoever wins this beautiful bike wants the Original tires.., I will ship them to you no cost.. Then - the ONLY thing non-stock is the chain.., which every collector understands anyway... 🤘🇺🇸🤘
Hi Mike. I bought the bike. I am interested in the tires. My email is mcmiller_72@yahoo.com
Thanks
Mark
@@Deddy72 Hi, Mark.. Congratulations.., it sure is a special bike.. I had it in my basement for 10 years.. Have Kenny Jr. give you my phone number.. I'll send you those original tires..
@@Deddy72 the original Claw Action skins eh ? Cool deal, that’s a great bike you got there, I hope you enjoy it as much as I know I would LOL 👍🇺🇸
What an absolute gorgeous bike, I love, love, love it!!!!
@@gunman-6646 some of the best looking bikes from Honda before or since. The messed up thing is, they couldn’t hardly give them away in the 80’s, now they are rare as hens teeth. I wish I could find a 350
if anyone at Honda is watching this buy it....then take it back to Japan and replicate it....cause we all want one again, not CRFs ok.....
Sadly I can only thumbs up this once !
Thank you Ken and crew. The memories !!!!! That was and still is a dream bike .
Could not have said it any better. Sometimes we want the same shit over and over.
I would buy one in heart beat if they would make these again.
Agreed!
I bought a 01 XR400R like 2 yrs ago that needed alot of love... the previous owner had tried to destroy it... smh... but after a fairly small amount of money but alot of Time and effort... I got to ride it this summer and have still been working on it and dialing it in still today... lol... but she's a labor of love...
I’m very excited to have won the auction tonight. I had a new one that was purchased on December 8, 1985. I sold it to get my first car in 1988 and I’ve been kicking my butt ever sense for letting that bike go. I have been searching for one in great shape for over a decade. I can’t wait to get the bike home.
Mark.., congratulations on winning my bike.. The bike almost got washed away by Hurricane Sandy, but Fate stepped in and I saved it.. Get my phone number from Kenny, and I will send you the Original tires..
Had the XR250. Most fun I've every had un-naked.
I appreciate that this guy isn't afraid to take these old bikes out and ride them around!
Love these 80s Honda XL and XR, the original Honda retro colors always get ya all gitty inside!
What a beautiful machine ! A real man's man motorcycle that was pure quality & built to last. Modern bikes may overall perform better but just aren't built like this anymore. Early to mid 80's through to mid 90's built motorcycles will always be my favorite.
The older bikes definitely wear better and need less maintenance, what a gorgeous XR350 this was.
Talk about bulletproof. Incredibly reliable motor and endless hours of fun.
Type o negative bro!!! Yes!!!!!!
@@jamesdavis7881 Stay Negative brother!
@@Sanguine_Addiction none more negative brother!
Mint! Has same one back in the day! Indestructible bikes
One of my favorite bikes. A great cruiser and still light enough and powerful enough to rip around as fast as you dare on the trails. Great fuel economy too with the single carb in 85.
Old school Honda XR-350. Bullet proof beauty for sure! I was 15yrs. old when these beast first came out. Hard to beat one of these period.
Ooooooooooo man..... its beautiful 😍 I still cannot believe that you haven't touched or had a xr400r on your channel yet.... love it!
My dream bike! You can’t find these. You found a unicorn! ❤️
Didn't even know there's a 350XR, looks stunning.
Probably one of the best XR’s made. The 83’-85’ XR 350 and 500 were cream of the crop. If you find either one of those, nab it.
I can remember sitting on that same bike in the Honda showroom when i was a kid.. I lived there buying parts for my other bikes, i was buying old bikes.. fixing them, flipping them. fixing for others.. etc.. thats what they get for putting a Honda dealer close to my house.. lol.. Honestly sat on all of them.. wishing i had the money to buy one.. well, i'm a big guy so I usually got on the 500, but the 350 was closer to what i thought i might afford.. i had a couple year old, but clean YZ 490 at the time that i got from my dad's business partner cheap.. his kid ran straight gas in it resulting in a seizure.. so be basically gave it to me to teach his kid a lesson.. i resurrected it from a straight the seizure, but i always wanted a new Honda... a couple years later i did get my XR 500, used but decent.. traded it for a XL600 later down the line and so on.. 80's bikes are where my heart is, i'm buying all the bikes now that i wanted back then.. lol.. my shop looks like a 1984/85 honda/yamaha dealer now..
Good onya 👍👍👍
That machine is absolutely perfect!!!
She’s a beauty.
The mic throw always gives me a chuckle! love it.
What a dream ride
Wow it’s beautiful. Dream bike is that in a 600.
No it's xr 700 . They only made them for 1 year
I had the same year bike but in the 200cc .worked all summer to save up to buy one I was 15 at the time.
I love 70 and 80s bikes. Currently have 01 xr200r. Needs shock bad. Want a tt350. Roll on guys.
that bike is deff the nicest 1 around. amazing ...so so clean
Sr is the man!! I could seriously listen to him talk about motorcycles for hours.
What a beautiful bike I’ve got a 87 xr 250 brought to a 280 with the ballards kit on it
Had the 85 XR600R. I absolutely loved that bike. This bike brings back a lot of memories. I sold my 600 in 94 and stopped riding all together. Recently picked up a 2007 XR650R my fist bike in 27 years. Rode for the first time since then in the sand dunes of Glamis California. After all those years away it started coming back to me. Little harder to do in my 50's now, especially after being away from riding for so long, it's slowly coming back though. Love your channel.
I'm 60... still have my 84 XR250R. Haven't ridden it in years, 'cept every November for a couple blocks to keep everything "moving". I'm gonna go easy trail riding this Spring though.
I am still in great physical shape, thank God.
I had the 250 version. The almost whistle of the exhaust note brings back memories
That bike is bad ass! I have a 1997 Xr600r that I restored, I love that bike!
That bike is right out of the desert race scene in Iron Eagle
it was a 1983 or 1984 350 in Iron Eagle.
Awesomeness, amazing beauty, run FOREVER.
I'd love that bike, I'm a XR nut.... I have two XR600R bikes but would be great to have a 350 or a 400 too.
More Honda XR videos please, one of the greatest motorcycle models ever made!
Oh man what a beauty I think this was one of the best years hands down for the XRs I remember seeing him in the showroom and that's exactly how they looked albeit the gold chain and the gas tank decal she's brand new
You know its legit when he shows the lower frame rails! Gotta love it haha I was waiting for it! Not that we would except anything less from you guys! Much love from socal
Sure is pretty have 99 xr200r I got brand new for Christmas of 99. Cause my first bike got stolen with was 82 Yamaha 125 enduro. Dad felt bad cause I work so hard to save money collect cans and scarp metal was only 15 at the time. Time flys. Stay safe god bless
I got an 84 xr350r, my dad bought it in 85 definitely keeping it for life. Amazing bike
I had one just like it new after graduation in 85 sweet bike all purpose anything 👍🏻😎
I had to settle on a leftover 83 XR 500. All of the 84 XR 350's were gone and they still had 83 500's. I remember smoking my friends CR 500 and YZ 490 on it. Having a 100 mph top speed let me blow by them after they got the initial jump on me. 80 mph wheelies made up for the fact that it didn't like corners that weren't as wide and flat as the Springfield mile. Had an 84 XR 250 as well. Great desert bikes.
Keep it and put it in the museum I had the money I'd buy it
It is a sweeeet ride 🥰! Yes. God Bless America. On that note our USMC aviator just landed safe@ his base after deployment in Mid East,this Dad is happier 🛫 ✌️🇺🇸
Got one still have it.Still has working Enduro speedo
Wow! Wish I could find one like that here in Oz. Love those old XR's.
Best bike ever!! Great childhood memories. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!!!
Incredible find Kap. Damn.
My dream bike ! These are hard to find ! 👍
I had the XL 350 dual carb great bike
That is the best bike ever made !!!!
There is no other sound like that of an XR!
WHAT A BEAUTY!
A very good looking bike.
I wish they still made them
My uncle let me ride his xr600. Super fast. The neighbors called the police. Good times. : )
Absolutely gorgeous bike! The orange paint scheme on the mid 80s XR's is my favorite! Thanks for another great video of an absolutely beautiful classic motorcycle! The more of these XR's that I see in your museum the more I wish I had donated my 86 XR600R just so she could be restored! Thanks again, fellas! God bless you guys and God bless America! ML&R!
If you were a teenager dirt riding in 1985 you can remember the Dirt Rider Magazine torture test they did on the XR350R. They tried to kill it but no luck! Nice bike
The 250, 350, and 500’s were the best 4 strokes back then. I’ve got a newer 450X Honda and it pains me ride it hard. It flames out so easily. The old XR’s were easy to keep running. I believe I’m ready to sell my 450 to get one of these.
@@jasonbyassee3158 get a xr400 and put crf450 front forks on it
I had subscriptions to all the major motorcycle mags back then.. Cycle, Motorcyclist, Cycle Guide, Cycle World, Motorcross, Dirt Bike, Dirt Rider.. i carried them all to school every day.. it was my required reading.. i also carried a substantial array of hot rod magazines as i was also into 4 wheel fun. it's amazing that i graduated.. i really don't remember studying, doing homework, nothing really cept smoking weed, playing guitar, building hot rods and riding bikes.. and of course chasing girls..
@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 funny, that’s all I remember from school too ! Rode my Yamaha IT 175 to school just to piss the teachers off by chaining it to the bike rack.
Really great find. I had the same bike years ago. Such a fun bike!!
Omg! This fine art and you took it for a spin!😱
Clicked like before the ads even started!
I always loved this motorcycle!
Iron Eagle = Notcher ( when he races the cesna ) 1980s were the best ! good job ken
Incredible bike.
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Man I loved the XR Series growing up. My friends dad had this exact bike, while my friend had a 1994 XR Honda 100. Man I wish I could find one of these to do a rebuild on it!
This. Is. Amazing. Nothing else to say.👍👍😎
Gauges on a 1985 XR350R I believe were digital. Maybe someone added those ones. Also should be a single Carb Model if it is indeed an 85 W/plastic tank. Australia folk love these older XRs.
I can ride the trails all day on that beast looks super fresh
God bless America 🇺🇸
With some turn signals, that’s my bucket list bike. Man it almost hurts I want one so bad lol. 👍
I had a 250R from that era. It was a ball to ride, and I’d imagine the 350R is where it at as far as capability and fun.
Bad ass machine, but definitely heavy on the scale. 350 is a good displacement for 4 and 2 strokes
Might be the most fun bike ever to ride. That sound though... so good.
I have one of them, it's in my garage.
Not quite as good as that one . But it's real good.
That one looks and sounds awesome real nice...
Looks brand new on video. Nice looking bike!
GET EM KAPLAN AMERICA
Omg I had an 87 xr 350 as a damm farm bike down in the south island mountains of NZ. insane awesome memories thx Ken sr and crew you just made my year
Id one in the 1980s but wasn't mint like that one,, rode it everywhere,, also had, one with a drum front brake later in life,, awesome stuff from Northern Ireland,, videos are brilliant,, make my day☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️more its revved brighter the light,,, no indicators just a brake light,, reg plate,,,
I miss my 84 even more nown
My teenage dream bike!! Wow!!! Remember drooling on them in the Honda showroom!!
Nice. A friend has 1 , needs some part but runs. Needs a title to be rd ready in mass. He is willing to sell it. It is in good shape underside. ✌️
Bike is almost too nice to put in the dirt.I'm really sad of the passing of Dale waxler.seemed like one of the good guys.bet your happy to be back at your compound men & Christie.
I would NEVER sell this one..this XR was serious competition into the later 1990's in all the other open class thumpers..the 1985 was the ONLY one off year Honda built this panned 353cc Gold offering, and on the trails, was actually faster than the XR600 that year.
Wow Ken . you deliver the best of the bikes. And u love God. That's rocks. U always got the best bikes on plant . ya buddy
Love it. Talked to you earlier today about my buddy Bryan. Mr xr 350 is clean. A little piston slap and the speedometer is broken. I hope you guys can fully restore it if things work out. I can send photos . I'll talk to you in a few days. Thank you for all you do. I grew up riding an xr 80, cr 125,yz 80 and the big boys. Yz 490 black and yellow and a 84 cr 500
Your videos are so fresh exciting RIP li(RIP e the bikes you ride, you don't need Dicovery channel, ua roost them. Awesomely innovative .😀👍
I've been looking for one of those but, that may be too nice!
Holy Grail of XR's the 1yr Only '85 XR350 has Dry Sump & Different Bore & Stroke Higher Comp than Earlier '83 & '84 350r's
Only @ Honda Japan Museum You'd could find an XR than that Beauty!! Red Honda's are Best!! -Cheers🇦🇺👍🍻
I had a twin carb model of this bike... I cannot remember what yr it was.. those are super woods bikes... they're tractors!! Lol
Wow.. What a stunner.... 🏁🇺🇸🏁
is the street out front called the kaplan audubon
If ya can't find a gold chain in the states it's because Ken has bought them all, I love me a gold chain. 😎💪👍
Somewhere a Honda engineer is smiling
*_If only there was a dedicated company who rebuilt these 🥹_*
Kaplanou tu assure je Vai venir te voir un jour !!!
I wonder what happened to the original digital speedo... those are special!
My first ever bike was a 1985 xr100rf. 👍
You can't turn a pickle back into a cucumber. That's why I'm turning my pickle of a MX80 into a spicy dill😂
XR Honda's are siiiiiiiik
WOW she's sweet!! the 4 valves vs 2 on the xr250 is huge
2 videos one day hell ya keep em comin hahah love it
Got rid of my CR 125, and got one of these. 1984, XR350. Tones of power, rode amazing. Only issue, it would run hot and need to be cooled down after a few hours
Wow that's stunning that like the Victoria secret model version of a bike that's a keeper I'd be scared to take her on the dirt but I would I'd have to
Had one...SLED!
Siempre anele tener una xr esta preciosa
Had an 84 dual carb. Lost the oil pump so sadly it did not run forever. It was a super heavy tank but the 6 speed and torque was nice. Had to jump on the kicker to start it. Turned like an aircraft carrier and wanted to flip climbing a hill. The cr250 I had next '90 was leaps and bounds nicer to ride. More reliable too.
YEAHHHHH NICE BIKE DAMM