I used to ride my buddies 76 kx400 that his dad built. We were 16 and having a blast, he always wanted to ride my newer cr125 so I would take his kx400. That bike had one of the most eager motors I've ever experienced on a dirt bike. It has power everywhere almost like a 4 stroke.
Jammin' Jimmy! Man does that bring me back! The Supercross at the Pontiac Silverdome. Fighting it out with Bob Hurricane Hannah! I think there was a controversy over Weinert using a paddle tire! Ahhh' the good ole days!
Jimmy Weinert was a cool dude. He was our riding coach back in the day at South of the border MX facility in South Carolina. Told us he was the reason paddle tires were banned in racing.
Cool bike. Was racing motocross in 71 at a place called Shilo in Maryland. Jimmy Weinert was there on a Maico and blew everyone away. First time ever seeing a pro in person, same for most. What a memorable day.
Yes indeed, even as late as 1975, wide handlebars were the way to roll.🙄 How can I be so sure? Easy, I was there as a 15/16 year old member of society heavily influenced by this relatively "new" form of motorcycling called MOTOCROSS. In retrospect, the very first US National Motocross Champion was Gary Jones in the year nineteen and seventy two(1972). Which interesting enough, is also the same year of the very first Supercross event. I am also 99.9 % sure that the KX came stock with the "cross bar" on the handelbar. As did most likely every other off-road motorcycle to come out of Japan. Thank you for allowing me to say/write what's on my mind.👍🏼 Carry on the good work Kenny.🥰
Blew up the engine in my 250 Elsinore. My friend owned the local Kawasaki dealership and just happened to have a KX 450 engine. A little cutting and welding, what could go wrong? Nobody could beat me to the first turn, and then they didn't dare pass. The most amazing tank slappers had me all over the track. Actually won the race and then retired that bike to be a hill climber.🤣
GUAU LEGENDARIA YO NI AVIA APRENDIDO A MANEJAR MOTOCICLETAS EN EL 75 CUANDO YA SALIO ESE MODELO MI PRIMERA MOTOCICLETA QUE COMPRE FUE UNA MONTEZA COTA 172 EN 1977 EN HONDURAS FELICIDADES POR SU VIDEO GRACIAS 🤝
Oh wow! This brings back memories. I didn't have the kx 400 but I did have a 1975 kx 250 that looks almost identical to this 400. But also I'm kicking myself for letting go of....are you ready for this....a 1974 KX 450! Yes a 450! ☹️☹️
thought these had the two brass coloured domes right inbetween the handlebars ,they were attached to the top of the forks with a air valve on top ,this place is just nirvana for a motorcycle lover ,they have it all
The only thing I remember about Kawasaki Motocross in the 70s is Jimmy W and a bunch of hyped production bikes you'd hardly ever see on the local track because they didn't have what it took to win.
I took them out of the crate and put them together in 1976 (75 leftovers) 1977 for those that remember...Kawasaki Did NOT produce a motocross bike the public could buy!
Actually, I would take the train out to you guys, just to see it, and everything else you have goin on out there in person. (Seeing a real, non-replica, Van Veen, at the peak of their performance, in the late 70's/early 80's is a long time bucket list item! I don't ever expect to ride one, because they are pretty valuable bikes, but to see somebody fire one up, would suit me fine enough!)
I used to ride my buddies 76 kx400 that his dad built. We were 16 and having a blast, he always wanted to ride my newer cr125 so I would take his kx400. That bike had one of the most eager motors I've ever experienced on a dirt bike. It has power everywhere almost like a 4 stroke.
Jammin' Jimmy! Man does that bring me back! The Supercross at the Pontiac Silverdome. Fighting it out with Bob Hurricane Hannah! I think there was a controversy over Weinert using a paddle tire! Ahhh' the good ole days!
Jimmy Weinert was a cool dude. He was our riding coach back in the day at South of the border MX facility in South Carolina. Told us he was the reason paddle tires were banned in racing.
Why am I lad? Look up the story on Jimmy. I didn't believe him either till I actually heard it from other sources
Cool bike. Was racing motocross in 71 at a place called Shilo in Maryland. Jimmy Weinert was there on a Maico and blew everyone away. First time ever seeing a pro in person, same for most. What a memorable day.
76 KX 400 was my first bike !!!❤
me and my brother had the same year but kx 125 great memories coming back
Give Kenny and billy their own show ...great breakdown and info on this bike
What a beauty this bike is
Yes indeed, even as late as 1975, wide handlebars were the way to roll.🙄 How can I be so sure? Easy, I was there as a 15/16
year old member of society heavily influenced by this relatively "new" form of motorcycling called MOTOCROSS. In retrospect, the very first US National Motocross Champion was Gary Jones in the year nineteen and seventy two(1972). Which interesting enough, is also the same year of the very first Supercross event.
I am also 99.9 % sure that the KX came stock with the "cross bar" on the handelbar. As did most likely every other off-road motorcycle to come out of Japan.
Thank you for allowing me to say/write what's on my mind.👍🏼 Carry on the good work Kenny.🥰
Team Green Kawasaki KX400 absolutely gorgeous what a awesome rear bike now she’s a beauty what a treasure 👍🏻 ❤️🇺🇸✅✅✅✅
I was a big fan of Jammin' Jimmy Weinert back in the day and I had two KX80's when I was a kid
I wanted a 79 kx80 or 80 with full DG add-on. The gold DG stuff cool
@@shonbratton1906 Yeah I always wanted to put some DG stuff on my bikes but never had any extra money
Blew up the engine in my 250 Elsinore. My friend owned the local Kawasaki dealership and just happened to have a KX 450 engine. A little cutting and welding, what could go wrong? Nobody could beat me to the first turn, and then they didn't dare pass. The most amazing tank slappers had me all over the track. Actually won the race and then retired that bike to be a hill climber.🤣
GUAU LEGENDARIA YO NI AVIA APRENDIDO A MANEJAR MOTOCICLETAS EN EL 75 CUANDO YA SALIO ESE MODELO MI PRIMERA MOTOCICLETA QUE COMPRE FUE UNA MONTEZA COTA 172 EN 1977 EN HONDURAS FELICIDADES POR SU VIDEO GRACIAS 🤝
Jim's actually my father in law. That's awesome!
Wow that front fender mud flap just triggered memories
I'm not a kawasaki fan but thats a nice bike, Jr was barely getting on it for a change🤣
Oh wow! This brings back memories. I didn't have the kx 400 but I did have a 1975 kx 250 that looks almost identical to this 400. But also I'm kicking myself for letting go of....are you ready for this....a 1974 KX 450! Yes a 450! ☹️☹️
I did have a 76 kx 250 to. With 3 mm outta the intake and exhaust. 1/2 mile . Snappy
Loved mine, wish I would've never sold it in 81.
They were a pretty bike in their day, not too many people had one as they were expensive and rare to find in Au
thought these had the two brass coloured domes right inbetween the handlebars ,they were attached to the top of the forks with a air valve on top ,this place is just nirvana for a motorcycle lover ,they have it all
It looks like a Yami MX.. great video
No way I will say a Cr Elsinore style
Very nice but those bars aren't OEM..
Nothing like my brother's 1976 Kawasaki KX125 my dream bike I'm looking
The only thing I remember about Kawasaki Motocross in the 70s is Jimmy W and a bunch of hyped production bikes you'd hardly ever see on the local track because they didn't have what it took to win.
Because you were in the back of the pack.
That thing is rarer than rocking horse shit.
Outstanding
I want one of these bikes my neighbor had one I think?
Excited bike
nice bike.
Sweet!
Look like flat track handlebar,maybe thats where its was riden
I took them out of the crate and put them together in 1976 (75 leftovers) 1977 for those that remember...Kawasaki Did NOT produce a motocross bike the public could buy!
I'm.in Northern Ireland I can't win it anyway , bummer
now thats a dime piece
I would probably freak out, if you ever found a late 70's or early 80's Kreidler Van Veen 50cc GP bike...
Actually, I would take the train out to you guys, just to see it, and everything else you have goin on out there in person. (Seeing a real, non-replica, Van Veen, at the peak of their performance, in the late 70's/early 80's is a long time bucket list item! I don't ever expect to ride one, because they are pretty valuable bikes, but to see somebody fire one up, would suit me fine enough!)
Please don't send Billy down to the new shop in Florida... he's the man.. loving Jr and his videos lately since Sr.and Christy down south
Kawasaki had the slimmest tanks.
I rode that . , its gone up north , sadly.
Hownmuch$
I want!!
She's a beaut Clark
Cool bike can you send it over and you can use the loss on your taxes win win
I have one of them. It's not that nice but I have it.
@@billybarr7443 no lie.
Yes.
No helmet and gloves