@@mad-pit3832 you must not be from planet earth. Yes of course. But who bought the most 2 Strokes in the 80s? Americans. Not only that. They’re American because Americans ride them and have been and it’s almost a tradition atleast where I’m from that your dad shows you how to ride one, my dad did and all of my close friends dads did besides a few. They’re also city boys so that explains that.
Greatings from Germany, i love this video, if it is possible again i will come to visit your museum, you guy can be proud of all those nice bikes!!!!!!
Got a 2000 cr 250 and 2001 cr 125 both mint condition. Went through both of them. fresh suspension, fresh top ends, all pivots greased linkage bearings greased, new plastics, new stock repop graphics . New dunlop tires Beautiful bikes ! They were very low hour bikes when I got them . Even the original sprockets still mint prove there low hour bikes . Can't wait to ride them this year at the local tracks
Just perfection, the bike, the sound, the riding and just the atmosphere and vibes, just amazing, even the comment section is all love for the 2 stroke cr250 and sharing stories about our babies past and present. I'm from Australia and hunted for a 2001 cr250 for years and I've got her, I love it dearly hehe just need a lectron carby and take off the massive rear superx sprocket and put a nice smaller motox one. Long live everyone here peace out ;)
Sup guys. I have a low hour 1999 cr250r I got in 2010. I did the suspension myself, rebuilt the complete engine just cus the cylinder had a scratch. I had LA SLEEVE do a.big bore. Stage 3 porting, VForce 3 reeds, new tires and I had to gear it a little tall due to the mass amounts of bottom end the big bore added. FMF Gnarly pipe. ECT. The bike absolutely flys. It holds 450s off. I love it and it is a Beast. I enjoy your videos. I'm almost 50.
You & your son's knowledge & passion is second to none I know the 500's get a lot of the press but that 250 is a true gem and boy did you just prove it you are truly blessed and yes I will admit I am just a little bit jealous !! 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Smells better than candy in the morning"😂 I just got this bike with some parts needing replaced. I'm super excited to get it going after watching this video!
Awsome RIPPEN!!!Please send it more!!! You & the boy LAPS!! we need more!!!! Make some noise!!! We shall be FREE!!! God bless you KAPLIN AMERICA & the entire New England Motor Cycle Museum!!
My blood is Honda Red! I own a 2004 CR250 . I cut my 2 stroke teeth in the mid 90's on a 1991 CR250. That bike fuggin ripped!! Gotta come up there oneday and meet Kaplan and talk Hondas....!
I officially own this dragon 99 cr 250 now I will begin to rebuild it all ....Kaplan ur a serous inspiration for this hillbilly who dug his first 250 2 stroke out the old dump piles on boat mountain..newton co Arkansas...thanks again man
Engine sounds full on! Great vid! I'm 6'3" 240lb and had a '98. Awesome power and ergonomics. Sold it to get an '01 because of internet hype, saying it was a better bike. Nope. Not for me. The '98 felt better ergonomically and I preferred the "rigid" frame and suspension. The motor felt stronger in the '98 too and both were fresh, so I don't get the hype? Wished I'd just kept the '98 even though the '01 was in overall better shape (everything new/upgraded).
I’m 5’6” - had the ‘99 when I was 115lbs out of high school... I swear that bike didn’t know I was there, when ridden by a flea there is literally nothing it wouldn’t lose a drag race too 🤣 But scary as hell for a guy my size!
@@Ahomesteadersdream Same same ... Even at 240lb that motor pulled like I wasn't even on the bike! Best 2-stroke motor I've ever owned (power curve per CC). It had power everywhere and just flat out ripped when you pinned it. I loved trail riding when I'd get onto a straight logging road and could just pull thru the gears. I've owned a Hayabusa and that ole CR was just as fun in a straight line. Off-road vs on road, but still....
I used to have a built '93 CR125R and I loved it, was my first bike til I sold it to a young kid just getting into mx riding so I'm glad it's still living on
You guys are awesome, I love your videos, I grew up in the 80's, got into riding, owned a few different machines, loved my 86 Tecate 250, my mother didn't, God bless, ride safe, keep up the great channel!
I feel fortunate that I have an 01' CR250. Based on condition I would guess it has 60 to 80 hours on it. I may have put 10 on it in the last 2 years. Amazing machines.
I have a 2001 yz250 everything has been completed rebuilt and restored it’s just as clean person I bought it from had frame paint and primer to go with it everything from wheel bearings to the clutch cables have been replaced
I know yours is a 1999 but I’ve been on a lot of 125’s. I had a 1998 cr125, personally the fastest 125 I’ve ever been on for some reason. One beast of a bike. I can’t even imagine a 1999 cr250 lol. I ended up selling it to a kid coming off a Ktm125 and he said that Honda was way faster.
Its a shame the plastics cut into the sub frame and main frame alloy,i place rubber under my plastics to stop the wear on the frame.I came 1st in a 2hr hare and hound race in the uk last week on my 98 against 2020 bikes.love these vids ,i would love to visit you guy's if am ever over in the USA.
My CR250 was 10 years older than that one, but I'd be instantly at home on that thing slingin 40ft roost. 500's are beasts, but with a little bit of skill you can wring-out at 250 with WIDE eyes and a MASSIVE smile on your face!! 😲😬😁😃
Brought back memories. Someone showed up in our trails when were kids (crossed it up and tore the tree bark off one of the trees with back tire) - lit our trails a blaze and left. To this day, we still don't know who it was. God Bless America 😂🇺🇸
@@marthamryglod291 showa suspension was and is considered one of the best do you know how to adjust it correctly? I have a 1998 screaming 🦅 So I know. If you said bad head twitch and a little unstable at high speed I'd agree but not on the suspension thing.
@@caseyanderson7600 yeah it was never serviced when I bought it in '99, so I only know what it felt like worn out. After factory connection did the revalve, it was a huuuge improvement
Fantastic bike..And you are not kidding about these bikes are getting harder and harder to find. Just for fun, I look on craigslist nationwide, and there isn't anything out there, especially the condition of the bikes you have there!!!
Would love to see refresh videos including all the things you mentioned - steam clean, vapor machine etc. 👍🏻 Also those graphics look to be installed very well, a video for that would be great 💪🏻
Unbelivable after seeing your vid i always thought from my big 250lbs size would need a bigger then a 250 but that thing even woth a timbersled i think would really do well. I Want One ☝️
You should have pictures of the bikes before you start restoration. So everybody has a little better. understanding what all is involved. Much respect and God bless America
Dis guiser legend you can ride like a 16-year old and I've never seen anyone bench press. A cr 500 I'd give anything to be like him
Where is the video of kaplan bench pressing a 500 gotta see that. That might be the most American thing a man can do.
@I.v. I don't think I understand what you are saying.
@I.v. all the decent 500s except ktm and husky are Japanese???
@@mad-pit3832 you must not be from planet earth. Yes of course. But who bought the most 2 Strokes in the 80s? Americans. Not only that. They’re American because Americans ride them and have been and it’s almost a tradition atleast where I’m from that your dad shows you how to ride one, my dad did and all of my close friends dads did besides a few. They’re also city boys so that explains that.
He rides like he’s 16 years old with no fear 👍🏽
Its awesome
You ride a 250 smoker like you stole it!
Legitimately me😭😂😂
Like me when my cousins blaster wants to work
He's a pro
That sound never gets old. Beautiful.
Just bought one for 1650e 🤔 rebuild begins.
That's my bike! 99 CR250, best dirt bike I've ever had and no plans to part with it. I just wish Honda hadn't stopped making parts for it!
Couldn't agree more!
Can't kill a Honda.. My boys trike from 80s still kickin.
All the best from scotland 👍 had 3 of these 97,99,01 and I’ve stuck with the 99.. no newer bike compares
"There is no front lawn anymore"
😀
Bob Siebens i have a cr 125 in my channel look if you want
Snow covered that right up!
Greatings from Germany, i love this video, if it is possible again i will come to visit your museum, you guy can be proud of all those nice bikes!!!!!!
Who needs a rototiller when you have a CR250.
That's a Unadilla roto-tilla! 👍
Tony V You must be from upstate ,I am also
I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
Got a 2000 cr 250 and 2001 cr 125 both mint condition. Went through both of them. fresh suspension, fresh top ends, all pivots greased linkage bearings greased, new plastics, new stock repop graphics . New dunlop tires Beautiful bikes ! They were very low hour bikes when I got them . Even the original sprockets still mint prove there low hour bikes . Can't wait to ride them this year at the local tracks
Jacob Long i have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
This video is the reason of me buying and restoring a cr 250 1997., and its a ripperrrrr...
Hahahahahaa "we're givin the people what they wanna see" DAMN RIGHT KENNY!
Wait for me here.
I have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
3:02 That beautiful echo lasted 1.83 seconds
A bunch of good echos on this one 🔊🔊
I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel...
I just got done with my 97 cr250r and love it. It hangs with my cuzin 99 all day long. You can’t go wrong with the 2 stroke Honda’s.
You guys got me back into riding dirtbikes over a year ago. Been off of 1 for 17 years. Never thought I would ride again but hell i am. Its fun.
Nothing like ripping around a 250 in a little snow. Ton of fun.👍
That's my kind of quarantine! Rock on. Spending mine wrenching on my bikes.
I have a 1999 cr 125 and a 1999 cr250, so much fun 👍
This is one of the best video you guys have done. Thank you. F the quarantine
I own a 98 cr250 in mint condition.its a great bike
I could listen to this thing ALL day!
I'm gonna keep coming back to this video! Whenever I need a 2stroke fix this is where youl find me!!!!👊✊💨💨💨
Just perfection, the bike, the sound, the riding and just the atmosphere and vibes, just amazing, even the comment section is all love for the 2 stroke cr250 and sharing stories about our babies past and present. I'm from Australia and hunted for a 2001 cr250 for years and I've got her, I love it dearly hehe just need a lectron carby and take off the massive rear superx sprocket and put a nice smaller motox one. Long live everyone here peace out ;)
Such a positive experience watching your videos ! Man that field was getting plowed!
Great bike Ken. I just picked up a 2001 and love it. God Bless.
For an old dirt biker like me, the giggle factor of this video is off the chart. So much fun.
I have a 2000 CR 250 R
I’m almost fifty so together we are 70years
Love that bike and we fly through the air together !
Big jumps no prob :)
Respect for you!!!
@@ex3221 thank you sir 🙏🏻
Sup guys. I have a low hour 1999 cr250r I got in 2010. I did the suspension myself, rebuilt the complete engine just cus the cylinder had a scratch. I had LA SLEEVE do a.big bore. Stage 3 porting, VForce 3 reeds, new tires and I had to gear it a little tall due to the mass amounts of bottom end the big bore added. FMF Gnarly pipe. ECT. The bike absolutely flys. It holds 450s off. I love it and it is a Beast. I enjoy your videos. I'm almost 50.
Thanks Kaplan's family and colleagues. Ken sr makes it look easy. Big ken can sent it👍😎
Glad u guys did vid on this year of cr. I own this same bike. Been a great bike, fun to ride. Im keeping mine forever. Just a great great bike
You & your son's knowledge & passion is second to none I know the 500's get a lot of the press but that 250 is a true gem and boy did you just prove it you are truly blessed and yes I will admit I am just a little bit jealous !! 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
Milford Trethowan I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
"Smells better than candy in the morning"😂 I just got this bike with some parts needing replaced. I'm super excited to get it going after watching this video!
Had a 98 CR250..Savage bike!!
This is my favorite video ever, the sound is awesome, two thumbs up.
That exhaust note has made me 17 again! I love the smell o two stroke in a morning
Snowing! Wow I am in Georgia and it is 82f. Great video i have a 1995 CR250 that i restored and love!
Awsome RIPPEN!!!Please send it more!!! You & the boy LAPS!! we need more!!!! Make some noise!!! We shall be FREE!!! God bless you KAPLIN AMERICA & the entire New England Motor Cycle Museum!!
I love this MX front yard track
Love my 99 cr250. Shout out from Wi!
Love my 98!
I met him at southwick motocross with my brother, your a good guy man God bless
My blood is Honda Red! I own a 2004 CR250 . I cut my 2 stroke teeth in the mid 90's on a 1991 CR250. That bike fuggin ripped!! Gotta come up there oneday and meet Kaplan and talk Hondas....!
4:09. 😁😁 He must be stright from the island with that accent ⚡⚡⚡
🌩 TUNDA🌩
BikerBenny i have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
There is nothing sweeter then the note of a 2T in crisp cool weather love it. That thing decimated the lawn lol
A cr two stroke on the pipe is like heaven
I agree the 99 was faster than my 02
Matt I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
☺😁😂 Tears of joy! Beautiful and she SOUND AWSOME! Love it. I miss my 88 & 92 CR 250 R.😢
Reginald I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
I had two of those 99 cr 250s what a great bike that was. That crisp sound bricks back memories lol
I had a 99 Cr 250 and that was about the funnest woods bike I ever owned!
I officially own this dragon 99 cr 250 now I will begin to rebuild it all ....Kaplan ur a serous inspiration for this hillbilly who dug his first 250 2 stroke out the old dump piles on boat mountain..newton co Arkansas...thanks again man
CORONAVIRUS - "I'm gonna destroy the World, Ruin the Economy, and make everyone Miserable..." KEN KAPLAN - "Hold my Helmet....." 🏁🇺🇲🏁
Yeah man ken would smash Corona virus 💪♥️
😄😄
I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
Awesome brother! You are living your dream, riding all those premium bikes from the past! Torque!!!!!
Engine sounds full on! Great vid!
I'm 6'3" 240lb and had a '98. Awesome power and ergonomics. Sold it to get an '01 because of internet hype, saying it was a better bike. Nope. Not for me.
The '98 felt better ergonomically and I preferred the "rigid" frame and suspension. The motor felt stronger in the '98 too and both were fresh, so I don't get the hype? Wished I'd just kept the '98 even though the '01 was in overall better shape (everything new/upgraded).
agreed, great ergo's for bigger people. and engine was a beast
I’m 5’6” - had the ‘99 when I was 115lbs out of high school... I swear that bike didn’t know I was there, when ridden by a flea there is literally nothing it wouldn’t lose a drag race too 🤣 But scary as hell for a guy my size!
@@Ahomesteadersdream Same same ... Even at 240lb that motor pulled like I wasn't even on the bike! Best 2-stroke motor I've ever owned (power curve per CC). It had power everywhere and just flat out ripped when you pinned it.
I loved trail riding when I'd get onto a straight logging road and could just pull thru the gears. I've owned a Hayabusa and that ole CR was just as fun in a straight line. Off-road vs on road, but still....
Dad definitely knows how to wring it out And row the gearbox!👍
I used to have a built '93 CR125R and I loved it, was my first bike til I sold it to a young kid just getting into mx riding so I'm glad it's still living on
Nice vid on a how to putting in a drainage ditch, without heavy equipment! I own a 99' CR250 almost as clean as yours, gotta love them 2 strokes!!!
I was just out rippin my brand new drz400sm here in Chicago. Stay strong 🇺🇸 we got this my people
Tommy I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
it's Ricky Carmichael (Kaplan America!)
I have a 99 yz250 and it's bulletproof. There is just something about a CR that makes me salivate!
Chuck Delara i have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
@@seby_hrc5324 I checked it out. Good job and nice bike! Thnx
I love this Channel and all there 2smoke action nothing like it would love to be around these guys
I had 1998 Cr 250 from new and raced it in the uk, hell of an engine handling, bit of head shake but awesome machine 👌
Thank you Kaplan America, I needed to see a video like this today 👍🏻
You guys are awesome, I love your videos, I grew up in the 80's, got into riding, owned a few different machines, loved my 86 Tecate 250, my mother didn't, God bless, ride safe, keep up the great channel!
The ruts being made in the snow is very pleasurable
I feel fortunate that I have an 01' CR250. Based on condition I would guess it has 60 to 80 hours on it. I may have put 10 on it in the last 2 years. Amazing machines.
I have a 2001 yz250 everything has been completed rebuilt and restored it’s just as clean person I bought it from had frame paint and primer to go with it everything from wheel bearings to the clutch cables have been replaced
I’d say the most fun dirt bike ever, I’ve road them 25 years.
I know yours is a 1999 but I’ve been on a lot of 125’s. I had a 1998 cr125, personally the fastest 125 I’ve ever been on for some reason. One beast of a bike. I can’t even imagine a 1999 cr250 lol. I ended up selling it to a kid coming off a Ktm125 and he said that Honda was way faster.
I rode my friends 1999 CR250 when it was brand new I had a 1992 RM125 at the time, god I miss those bikes
Dave I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
Its a shame the plastics cut into the sub frame and main frame alloy,i place rubber under my plastics to stop the wear on the frame.I came 1st in a 2hr hare and hound race in the uk last week on my 98 against 2020 bikes.love these vids ,i would love to visit you guy's if am ever over in the USA.
Bless Up The Kaplans
My CR250 was 10 years older than that one, but I'd be instantly at home on that thing slingin 40ft roost. 500's are beasts, but with a little bit of skill you can wring-out at 250 with WIDE eyes and a MASSIVE smile on your face!!
😲😬😁😃
That thing will plow up the counry side. Badass to the FN bone. Kick tut hat ass and take those names brother. 73 from Hillsboro Texas!
Brought back memories. Someone showed up in our trails when were kids (crossed it up and tore the tree bark off one of the trees with back tire) - lit our trails a blaze and left. To this day, we still don't know who it was. God Bless America 😂🇺🇸
You guys did a really good job on that I love my 1998 CR250R two-stroke power 4life my89 seems just as fast God bless and stay safe
I also ride a 98 cr250 in mint condition
Had a '97, loved it!
I have a 98, great bike
Great bike fantastic engine awful suspension
@@marthamryglod291 showa suspension was and is considered one of the best do you know how to adjust it correctly? I have a 1998 screaming 🦅 So I know. If you said bad head twitch and a little unstable at high speed I'd agree but not on the suspension thing.
@@caseyanderson7600 yeah it was never serviced when I bought it in '99, so I only know what it felt like worn out. After factory connection did the revalve, it was a huuuge improvement
@@marthamryglod291 good deal they're great reliable bikes. I need to do my suspension soon I'm hard on seals.
Finally a video of someone riding a CR and actually getting on it! Yeah boyboiboiii
I love it. Straight up given 'er hell. Just screaming through there! God I love hearing 2 strokes roar and watching them just tear shit up.
Back in 1999 Lusk, Windham, Tortelli, LaRocco, Pichon, Voss, and Hughes were on a 1999 Honda CR250R.
Nice hole shot!! that cr is clean!!👍👍
What a beauty! Great job making it sparkle!
Fantastic bike..And you are not kidding about these bikes are getting harder and harder to find.
Just for fun, I look on craigslist nationwide, and there isn't anything out there, especially the
condition of the bikes you have there!!!
Now THAT's the TRUE sound of Motocross right there 😍
Albeit the slower version...
Paul Pinsonnault is a absolute stud & a legend, love that man
Would love to see refresh videos including all the things you mentioned - steam clean, vapor machine etc. 👍🏻 Also those graphics look to be installed very well, a video for that would be great 💪🏻
l love it, remind me of my snap days also young blood getting it..good memories,thanks guys
Giggly fun 💪 look under the fender it’s nice and clean ,not any more captains economic stimulus plan ride the bike and keep the detail guy busy 👍
I hope you guys do another "Send It" video like this one!! 👍👍
Cr250rs are the best bikes ever made!!! Bottom line
kevmc209 i have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want
@@seby_hrc5324 that is a good looking bike bro.
Wouldn’t say all that now
I agree redoing 88 cr 250 can't wait
The 2 stroke. Not 4
Unbelivable after seeing your vid i always thought from my big 250lbs size would need a bigger then a 250 but that thing even woth a timbersled i think would really do well. I Want One ☝️
That's F---kin awesome! There is no substitute for the 2 stroke dirt bike. Reminds me of my KX 250!
buying a nice 99 cr250 on monday im so excited
Can’t wait to try out my Hoosiers on my 94 CR250!!
i'm from france buddy, where can i find hoosters tyres please?
@@maxwellglobule6543 had to go straight to the Hoosier website to buy them.
"We're giving people what they wanna see" . I drink for that! 🍺🍺
Went up that hill like nothing kap👊✊😎🍻
I ride my 88 trx 250r and my 88 cr500 just like that. Great video’s Ken.
Do you think trading a 2010 kx450f for a 1998 CR250 all modded out and a factory racing boysen engine would be good om my part?
You should have pictures of the bikes before you start restoration. So everybody has a little better. understanding what all is involved. Much respect and God bless America
Glad I’m not the only using this time to rip shit up on the 2 stroke
Absolutely beautiful looking and sounding motorcycle! Great stuff, Ken!
I've been very happy with `98 250 CR