In the early '90s a friend bought an '86 CR 125 that had a full pro circuit race engine. While blasting WFO down a wash on an '84 Cr 250, my friend on the 125 blew by me like I was standing still. Gotta love a little bike that can smoke the big bikes.
Definitely an awesome bike . By this ( mid eighties ) all the Motocross bikes were killers . I myself was racing a Kawasaki being loyal to my old employer . But Honda finally got it all together and the guys who won were just damn good racers . Good time to be a Motocross racer . PK
Have an 87, first year with the rear disc. Eric Gorr from NSR Racing ported it back then. The powerband is razor thin, way way on top. Just when you think to yourself 'damn this is weak!' It comes on the pipe and the front end leaps toward the sky. Pro circuit pipe, boyesen reed block, wiseco piston, and its near mint besides the shrouds which has a couple white streaks and boot marks on the rear fender. And it has a N.O.S. clutch cover. (The dreaded coolant water pump corrosion) paid big$$$ for that piece of unobtainium!@@ !!! Great stuff Kem.0
I had this exact same beautiful work of art cr and I kid you not I would ride mine from daylight to dark every day so I taped a 12 volt flashlight under the number plate so I could ride in the dark. I absolutely loved this bike.
Still haven't seen one like I had pro circuit everything. It ripped bored the carb to 36mm porting and head mods pc pipe n silencer suspension mods. Also had thier works replica swingarm was a good 1lb lighter tapered design axle adjuster bolts in front of the rear axle. Square tube aluminum subframe. I've seen the vrp stuff but it's not the same as the pc stuff. Pc like dg did away with the atac.
The entire Honda '86 lineup was amazing. The AMA(I think that's right) tightened rules before '86 that made the production bike have to resemble the works bike more than the rules allowed before that. The other manufacturers were complaining about the Honda works bikes being so trick and the fact that Honda had deep pockets made in an unfair advantage. Honda responded with an '86 production lineup that dominated from top to bottom. I just heard about this story, so forgive me if you have heard it before.
All 125s sound and run amazing just like that, that's why I always have a 125 around because there quick and you can't keep the front wheel down 1st through 2nd and 3rd grear, God Bless...
Man I wanted one of these so bad in 86. But my dad told me that mom only allowed him one motorcycle at a time that means I'm only allowed one.decided to keep my 77 Elsinore 125m. Wish I still had that..
Ken may you and the family have happy Holidays. Outstanding presentation as you always do brother of this beautiful machine. Brings back beautiful memories. God bless you man.
All that front end work on the awesome CR Ken ..and you didn't put on some new blue fork boot covers, don't make me come down there and have to play shop foreman, lol.
The best years of my life were spent on an 86 CR125.
Great bike, woods and best friends. It’s was good times.
Was just a young teenager back than plenty of power then moved up to 250 the rest is history and good memories
That bike takes me back to sophomore in high school buckn hay all summer, dirt bikes'n horses
I bought a1987 CR125 in 1993 and I still have it. I love these bikes!
Amazing how it went from the Elsinore to that, what a transformation!
Beautiful Vintage CR 125. I love their vintage color scheme the best. Beautiful blue seat, with gold rims, really makes the red colors stand out.
In the early '90s a friend bought an '86 CR 125 that had a full pro circuit race engine. While blasting WFO down a wash on an '84 Cr 250, my friend on the 125 blew by me like I was standing still. Gotta love a little bike that can smoke the big bikes.
85-86 Hondas are just special
One word, WOW!!. this thing looks incredible. The gold chain, and rims and the white lettered tires completely set it off. What a beauty!!
DEAR SANTA, PLEASE BRING ME THE 86 CR125 I can’t stop thinking about!
Definitely an awesome bike . By this ( mid eighties ) all the Motocross bikes were killers . I myself was racing a Kawasaki being loyal to my old employer . But Honda finally got it all together and the guys who won were just damn good racers . Good time to be a Motocross racer . PK
I remember my 125 back then.bought new from moms in nh.manchester that is bullet proof dime piece
Have an 87, first year with the rear disc. Eric Gorr from NSR Racing ported it back then. The powerband is razor thin, way way on top. Just when you think to yourself 'damn this is weak!' It comes on the pipe and the front end leaps toward the sky. Pro circuit pipe, boyesen reed block, wiseco piston, and its near mint besides the shrouds which has a couple white streaks and boot marks on the rear fender. And it has a N.O.S. clutch cover. (The dreaded coolant water pump corrosion) paid big$$$ for that piece of unobtainium!@@ !!! Great stuff Kem.0
My step-son has a twin to this bike sitting in the garage, 100% original phenomenal condition. It's a 1-kick wonder everytime. Love it.
86 the year I was born..... awesome stuff...thanks for sharing
I had this exact same beautiful work of art cr and I kid you not I would ride mine from daylight to dark every day so I taped a 12 volt flashlight under the number plate so I could ride in the dark. I absolutely loved this bike.
I had this bike as a teenager
I was 15 when me and my pops went to Bergen Honda in N.J. to pick up a new 1985 CR125, that bike was awesome.
had the 87 125 pretty much the same with rear disks.
Same bike I first ever rode when I was 12. What a beautiful ripper!!
WOW. I wish u had it. In my garage. It get rode but Also taken care of. But used. Like it was made to be
Have had 2 1984 cr 125 (one new) pretty much the same as this one , great memories
Sounds crisp..
That honda orange is the best ever. Wish they would bring it back.
Back in 86 I thought my one two nothin was the bomb……..still one my favourite years
A Big Bad Rabid Red Wasp... Awesome!
I had the 85 125 and then the 86 250 both great bikes. Great times.
You inspired me to restore my bike. I have one of the cleanest and fastest XL600Rs out there now! fully built engine too. wild!
I had that exact bike..what an awesome bike.. soo cool too see this one.. great video guys..Thanks
I had one of these bikes i loved it but I'm curious aren't the number plate background supposed to be black for 125 white 250 yellow 500?
Nice fun bikes i noticed needs a couple of rubber mounted washers for that sexy looking DG pipe.
Still haven't seen one like I had pro circuit everything. It ripped bored the carb to 36mm porting and head mods pc pipe n silencer suspension mods. Also had thier works replica swingarm was a good 1lb lighter tapered design axle adjuster bolts in front of the rear axle. Square tube aluminum subframe. I've seen the vrp stuff but it's not the same as the pc stuff. Pc like dg did away with the atac.
I had an 84 and it was the best bike for pure fun
Brings back memories of years past
The entire Honda '86 lineup was amazing. The AMA(I think that's right) tightened rules before '86 that made the production bike have to resemble the works bike more than the rules allowed before that. The other manufacturers were complaining about the Honda works bikes being so trick and the fact that Honda had deep pockets made in an unfair advantage. Honda responded with an '86 production lineup that dominated from top to bottom. I just heard about this story, so forgive me if you have heard it before.
All 125s sound and run amazing just like that, that's why I always have a 125 around because there quick and you can't keep the front wheel down 1st through 2nd and 3rd grear, God Bless...
86 was an awesome year for Honda love the bike
I’ve always loved the sound of a cr125 don’t know why but probably my favorite sounding two stroke
GOD BLESS THIS MAN and all his folks! 🤝
U have a bit of a ripper there Ken!🤔👍💪👊👊👊💪
I drive by a lot now that I’m on a delivery jobs so I’d like to stop by Kaplan cycles!😂❤❤
Make a track at the compound!!
What a beauty!
I personally think that everyone needs a 125, not as grunty but so much fun…..and they scream!!!
Nice lookin bike 👍
Two Stroking+Smoke Puffing= MotoPorn.... sounds like next tee shirt Ken
There goes my, "it's too cold to ride" excuse. lol. Awesome bike. That's a nice Honda. I think Hondas were the best 125's back then.
Unobtainium is the word. Who wouldn't want this bike?
The mid 80s 🇯🇵bikes looked fricken rad
I actually know how good those bikes are, I had an 85 CR125, used to bottom out the suspension cause the bike liked to be in the air.
I love your channel! Just found you and subscribed
Sounds perfect. That motor whirs. Perfect.
Lovely machine and from a great era
Damn beautiful machine...if it ain't red it's a piece of crap !!!!
Super clean
That is one hell of a collectors item very clean nice bike
Needs a Roost Boost and ATAC spacers to be period correct..😄👍
I had that bike in 6th grade back in 1990 but painted the frame white numbered it 411 so you knew what number to dial lol
I'd just make a cup of tea and look at it ....86 LC ...milk 1 sugar...HONDA
Awesome bike, Honda 2 stokes are my favorite
Give me a 2 stroke and I'm gone I had a 84 stick a can of Golden Spectro in the handlebars and I would run from one end of the County to the Other
Sounds so clean Ken. ✊🏻✊🏻
Just a classic 2 stroke motorcrosser
Man I wanted one of these so bad in 86. But my dad told me that mom only allowed him one motorcycle at a time that means I'm only allowed one.decided to keep my 77 Elsinore 125m. Wish I still had that..
ONLY PORN THATS OK stuff made before 1990 was amazing!
You have a spoke missing from the rear wheel next to the valve!
Do I win a prize? Lol. Nice Honda.
Beautiful wee Bike looks better without the Fork Gaters
I had one love this bike😢
That's a keeper
That is one crisp delight!
Nice Video Sr. Great Bike
Thanks! 👍
I've watched you guys ride so many awesome bikes in front of the museum,I think these are the best videos,we love them all, you guys are awesome
Why were the 86 cr so fast? It seemed like from the 125 up to the 500 they had more snot that year
Broke my arm and wrists it a monster bike
89 was blood red
Blue fork boots would really set it off looks strange without them.
Beautiful bike
Love those old school Honda’s …. Oh boyyyyy…. The teen- age year’s..lol🤪
Ken may you and the family have happy Holidays. Outstanding presentation as you always do brother of this beautiful machine. Brings back beautiful memories. God bless you man.
Ken what piston brand do you prefer for your 125?
I'll take that as Wiseco.
@Anthony Petro some ppl don't like Wiseco and prefer Pro-X or Vertex. Wiseco is forged instead of cast so you HAVE to let the bike warm up good.
Just noticed it doesn't have the blue fork covers
Beautiful bike. I love my 86 yz125. I ring that things neck.
Yup, so much better looking with the 18" rear wheel. What's with the beard? I know there's no hockey playoffs, oh must be gettin cold up there... 😂
Oh Yeaaaahhhh 😎
👏👏👏
Nice one!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
SWEET!!
Sounds good 👍
Un mostro 😁🏍️🌟👍
Senior full banana on a 125 is the real deal
WOW!
Nice bike
All in a day's work .
Beautiful
Nice!
Yee haw!!!
Sounds lean Chahlee..
All that front end work on the awesome CR Ken ..and you didn't put on some new blue fork boot covers, don't make me come down there and have to play shop foreman, lol.
I hated the way the boots look!
Nice bike..........what a beauty....Glad my ass is in sunny Clearwater..........lol
ilyfetti all plats
Awesome bike!???