Cycle World raced one of these in the ¼ mile against a VF500F Interceptor back in the day, to make it fair they put a street tire on the back of it and drastically changed the sprockets, the CR won hands down even after they switched riders after the first 2 of 4 passes, but the results came out the same on the last two. A dirt bike beating a street bike in the quarter mile was an absolute sensation at the time.
Riding a cr500 10 years ago was one of the scariest and most fun things I've done. Hopefully one day I'll have the skill to actually rip on one. Can't wait to get back on a bike. Much love.
I’ve been saying my entire life since I was younger that I just want to ride a cr500 one time. I can only imagine the power and adrenaline rush!! Riding one down the street and back is on my MUST DO bucket list!! Just have to find someone who owns one!! God bless to all! Happy Memorial Day.
@@kmx509 makes sense, mines also a four stroke so you know. Teeny tiny 02 xr100r, hand me down from my cousins. It still goes up and down all the well roads and pipeline roads really good though! I rode it down the side of the mountain one time (like where they clear it so trees don’t grow through the pipeline) and didn’t even dump it, good thing it’s so light. Tis a delightful little bike!
@@kmx509 oh sweet! Yeah I’m looking for a bigger bike rn, but you can figure on how well that’s going haha. I do like my little Ike though, I should learn to wheelie on it before I get a bigger bike I think
😂wow that bike is so sick love the cr had a few not 500s but 80s 125s only 500 I have ever rode was my buddy's quadzilla bike was nuts love the content ,awesome channel great bunch of guys GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
I agree, yet disagree to a point. The new 450’s are just too powerful to be fun. Pro riders racing now, half their battle is just taming or staying on the bike. I still believe that the cr500 would definitely come out on top. But I think the sport has outgrown itself in a way. The bikes are too powerful, and the riders have to fight the bike more than the other riders. I think the most exciting time in super cross was when the 250’s and 450’s were battling it out. Just my opinion. I love power don’t get me wrong but these new bikes are insane for super cross. It’s kind of boring to watch really anymore.
@@Sockatv77 I have to be honest I can cane a 450 4 stroke a lot more than the kx500 I owned because it was just dangerous power, very smooth to a certain extent but when pushing the limits the kx 500 turned into a very dangerous machine very quickly ! A modern 4 stroke has the power but it’s manageable, light, handles well, very fast if used correctly which most can’t do ( including me these days ) but a two stroke 500 is a lethal thing in the wrong hands, I love two strokes myself cos I grew up with them 😎✊
@@Davido50 you have no idea, I’ve been riding two strokes since I was a nipper, every kind and make and the 90s two strokes, I was a mx expert and they were all were all rippers and I ride 4 strokes also
1972 mode I am. My son, a 2003 model had a ride of a lifetime. He graduates this week and we spent weekend in the Jemez mountains. Ryan riding a1983 IT490 and me on my 86 CR500. Truck lost drivers wheel bearings on the way home and had to be towed. Still a smile on our faces.
Nobody NEEDS that much power, but God damn does it make for some great stories and conversations! I'm 37, been riding since 3 and I have YET to get on a 500 2-Stroke. That's by choice... 🤣
I had an earlier model back in the late 90s, never rode anything so great since that sound takes me back to them days thanks. You lads are great how we should all be regardless of age living free and fast, best wishes from the UK what's left of it.. (police state )
Boy I sure miss my 98 CR500. Bought it from Anderson Honda in Bloomfield hills Michigan. That's a bike I should have kept. I've been roosted by another CR500 with a chest protector and it hurt like hell. I threw a rock one time and hit my buddy's brake lever and snapped it in half on a CR that he was following me with.
Raced a 95 14 /49 combo 3rd gear holeshot from the outside gate. Got tired of hearing it was no fair in the 250 open class district 34. Love watching your channel.
I've had 2 CR 500's. A 89 and 93 models. I did 3rd gear starts also. Pulled more holeshots with those bikes. 1st and 2nd gear starts made it hard to keep the front down and prevent wheel spin. All you had to do was get on the front, throttle just off idle and ease out the clutch and gas it at the same time. So much torque. Had guys tell me it didn't throw a roost...it threw bolders!
Nice work! Looks like that bike is running perfect! I would touch a thing. It's very rare to see a two stroke not blow the least little bit of smoke, not even on startup... I'd give anything to see a modern FI 500 cc 2 stroke developed by the likes of ktm with their amazing ergonomics
Beast. When I was 16 I bought a 1981 YZ465 off a guy I worked with for $500.00. My parents wouldn't let me get a dirt bike so I kept it at a friends house. He helped me to get it running. We would take it out to the CA desert, near Joshua Tree. I could only go straight on it and hold on for dear life. Impossible to start cold, we would strap it to the back of a quad and try to jump. Fell a couple times doing that. I had absolutely no business on that bike. The old two stroke 500s are not insane, can't believe they raced them back in the day. Suzuki even made a 500, I only learned that recently. And somebody mentioned above how the older bikes looked better, I agree. I liked Kawasaki and Suzuki. Super cross at Anaheim Stadium or LA Colosseum. Jeff Ward. Ron Lechien. Ricky Johnson. Good stuff, cool bikes.
That bike sounds way angry!!!! Thanks for providing me with this sonic therapy tonight as a pretty much die hard Honda rider since the early 90s... ( it was all Yamaha from 76 til 89..).. its gotta feel good getting a fist full of throttle on that beast!!! Happy memorial day!!!
JESUS!!! 97 Heaven right there brother! Happy memorial day as well Ken and Thank you personally to each and every ultimate Hero that gave the ultimate Sacrifice for guys like me and guys like Ken for us to be able to call this place home and rip around on awesome bikes! God Bless AMERICA
My pumped up 97 big bore 250(278) same fmf fatty pipe, race tec susp, ported, polished, reeds, clutch, whole bike was top parts. The 97 cr250R had a really high stock HP was a weapon! Bike was crazy
You guys kick ass! Fun to watch for me, I'm an old-ish guy 54 and love the bikes you showcase. I love "Wizzid's" accent "It's Wicked Cool" Yeah.....I got cousin's from Mass. 😆
Had one wish i never let it go. But i got a 93 kx500 last year from the original owner and haven't even started it yet. Picked it up put in Garage until finish other projects ahead of. Projects done starting in on project kx500. Can't wait.
That bike sound great, crisp and throaty! I had a '91 KX500, ported, head shaved 0/080" and quench pad cut, Bowden Rad Valve w carbon reeds. Ran it at Silver Lake sand dunes in Michigan with a paddle on it. Nothing would touch it, 3rd gear starts as well. Spanked GSXR1100 Quadzilla with it. Long live 500 two strokes!👍
YES, of course the CR500 is the BEST MX/DIRT bike ever! So much personality and finesse, and you knew that the 2-stroke motor was 'instant on', like a TESLA PLAID! And that glorious 2-stroke sound signature..... OH THAT SOUND!!!
What a beautiful bike. Nothing like 3rd gear power band on a CR500 one of the only bikes I could never tame. She sounds so mean didn't miss a beat. They don't make them like that anymore. People now a days can't handle that power and torque. I wish I could smell the 2 stroke while that fatty pipe is screaming in my ears. I will have me a CR500 again one day.
Thank you for loving America ,and acknowledging/appreciating what our military does to provide protection to allow civilians to live the lifestyle they choose. By no means is freedom free. Sir, I retired from the Marines and will still throat punch any fricken pig who talks badly about my beloved Corps. I seen alot of death, missed my middle daughter being born, multiple holidays, birthdays, even funerals. But when i see men like you, making comments like you did, it makes all worthwhile. Thank you Sir. God Bless you. God bless America, and God bless the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. Semper Fi
You lucky 🍀 son of a gun you 😃😃😃 you have one of the greatest jobs there is , test riding all those great bikes . Good for you 👍 I hope to get one myself here pretty soon . The CR 500 is a smile maker for sure
im glad to see ya kept the boat lol you n the wizard are still like little kids which is cool to see your never to old to have fun even though i think you get your senior discount now dont ya lol
I don't have a '82 CR480R in my avatar for nothing . . . freaking love these 'old' Hondas. It would break your leg on start up. 😁. . . 😎 Greetz from the Netherlands.
I said before all about my 92 CR 500 all the work that I had done to the bike but cases never split!! Sat for 17 years started 2nd kick I was trying for the first!!! The bike was only riden 10 Times sense new Iv road many many Big bore bikes this one was the fastest by far !! and I had a 97 Honda CR500 really smooth but my 92:would just walk an way from It!!! Now in December I bought a Honda 2022 CRF 450 RL all ready Piped it u have to refinice your house for that !!! waiting for my $900 ECU !! The Supper Brain !! supper cross tires, below handelbar mirrors , high direct fender mounted LIC, air box, gold Oring chain , 14 tooth counter sprocket , next a thermostat delete kit there are so many things you want to do to these bikes ! That don't come factory with these beast ! Totally surprised these 4 Stroke s have this much HP and bottem end instancely ! Could not believe a 4 Stroke could do that. !!! But it is fuel injected ! LOL OH it is really stiff off road ! A friend specialize in suspension and porting Going to have him a adjust compression and Rebound ! He said To get 5 hours on it first!!!
I love all bikes...but now being older and a bad back I'm into super naked street bikes, but came up on dirt bikes. I'm a big time boat guy too...when you turned the camera around and I seen the Sea Ray It broke my heart to see it going to waste like that.
My riding buddy tom, had a 90 cr500 and I rode it once. Still to this day just remember the almost unlimited pull when the throttle was opened. The term " rocketship " was justified.
There aren't many bikes you can tell by watching and hearing how powerful they are but this one...holy smokes! It's not a "holeshot" unless there's more than one rider. It's not possible to get a holeshot if you're the only one.
So I don't really know anything about the massive, beautiful Cr 500 But don't all 500's rip??!!!! Lol Mr. Kaplan I literally live vicariously through you!!!! 😆🤣😂😹
It might be that I'm 49 years old but in my opinion those older bikes are just so much better-looking! And a whole lot more colorful.
I would rather have performance than looks, and yes, Im 48.
47 here, and still love rhe old bikes.
Those CR 500's were legendary back in the day, not a motorcycle you'd want to disrespect or it'd put you in the hospital real quick.
50 and completely agree. I still miss my circa 80's 250R av-gas 3-wheelers. But, these things... monster, gorgeous monster.
Cycle World raced one of these in the ¼ mile against a VF500F Interceptor back in the day, to make it fair they put a street tire on the back of it and drastically changed the sprockets, the CR won hands down even after they switched riders after the first 2 of 4 passes, but the results came out the same on the last two.
A dirt bike beating a street bike in the quarter mile was an absolute sensation at the time.
I love the sound of a 2 stroke echoing around large buildings.
Riding a cr500 10 years ago was one of the scariest and most fun things I've done. Hopefully one day I'll have the skill to actually rip on one. Can't wait to get back on a bike. Much love.
I’ve been saying my entire life since I was younger that I just want to ride a cr500 one time. I can only imagine the power and adrenaline rush!! Riding one down the street and back is on my MUST DO bucket list!! Just have to find someone who owns one!! God bless to all! Happy Memorial Day.
They are lethal! I owned a built 85 cr500, it had scary power
@@hankschrader149 I can imagine. My friend's ktm 450 sx-f is pretty crazy when you give it juice. cr500 must be insane then :D
Trust me…..it’s an experience you won’t soon forget! I know I sure have not!
A blast, but I always preferred the 490 Yamaha 4 speed
If you're in Raleigh NC area come on by!!! Was just riding mine that I did a nearly complete resto on. 1996. Thing is an absolute BEAST.
Happy Memorial day and God bless! I never get tired of hearing these ripping two strokes.
Wizard has to be the new camera man. Love his commentary
“What a RIPPA!”
Is it for sale?
125’s holeshot: Move the dirt
500’s holeshot: *Move the earth.*
My teeny tiny 100s holeshot: moves a single blade of grass
@@Sage-qd6tf I Got a 80 and that thing doesnt even hurt the ground.
@@kmx509 makes sense, mines also a four stroke so you know. Teeny tiny 02 xr100r, hand me down from my cousins. It still goes up and down all the well roads and pipeline roads really good though! I rode it down the side of the mountain one time (like where they clear it so trees don’t grow through the pipeline) and didn’t even dump it, good thing it’s so light. Tis a delightful little bike!
@@Sage-qd6tf Sounds fun! I Ride my friends CRF110 often and its a fun litttle cruiser.
@@kmx509 oh sweet! Yeah I’m looking for a bigger bike rn, but you can figure on how well that’s going haha. I do like my little Ike though, I should learn to wheelie on it before I get a bigger bike I think
😂wow that bike is so sick love the cr had a few not 500s but 80s 125s only 500 I have ever rode was my buddy's quadzilla bike was nuts love the content ,awesome channel great bunch of guys GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
That decade was something special for Mx bikes and it’s gone downhill ever since !
I agree, yet disagree to a point. The new 450’s are just too powerful to be fun. Pro riders racing now, half their battle is just taming or staying on the bike. I still believe that the cr500 would definitely come out on top. But I think the sport has outgrown itself in a way. The bikes are too powerful, and the riders have to fight the bike more than the other riders. I think the most exciting time in super cross was when the 250’s and 450’s were battling it out. Just my opinion. I love power don’t get me wrong but these new bikes are insane for super cross. It’s kind of boring to watch really anymore.
@@Sockatv77 I have to be honest I can cane a 450 4 stroke a lot more than the kx500 I owned because it was just dangerous power, very smooth to a certain extent but when pushing the limits the kx 500 turned into a very dangerous machine very quickly !
A modern 4 stroke has the power but it’s manageable, light, handles well, very fast if used correctly which most can’t do ( including me these days ) but a two stroke 500 is a lethal thing in the wrong hands, I love two strokes myself cos I grew up with them 😎✊
Nah not by long shot. Ride some new 2-strokes or 4-strokes bud.
@@Davido50 you have no idea, I’ve been riding two strokes since I was a nipper, every kind and make and the 90s two strokes, I was a mx expert and they were all were all rippers and I ride 4 strokes also
SICK, timeless MX bike! Best ever for sure! You should start your own CR500 channel!
Gad damn I grew up in the 80s dreaming of those bikes…….just beautiful
This dude is a true OG with all the old bikes and atcs in those beautiful old buildings damn thats cool
1972 mode I am. My son, a 2003 model had a ride of a lifetime. He graduates this week and we spent weekend in the Jemez mountains. Ryan riding a1983 IT490 and me on my 86 CR500. Truck lost drivers wheel bearings on the way home and had to be towed. Still a smile on our faces.
Wait, where's the electric start,traction control, holeshot device? Oh yah you had to ride these bikes by grip and rip🤣. Cool bike! Thank you.
Nobody NEEDS that much power, but God damn does it make for some great stories and conversations! I'm 37, been riding since 3 and I have YET to get on a 500 2-Stroke. That's by choice... 🤣
I had an earlier model back in the late 90s, never rode anything so great since that sound takes me back to them days thanks. You lads are great how we should all be regardless of age living free and fast, best wishes from the UK what's left of it.. (police state )
Nothing like the smell of premix and that 2 stroke ping ..
That thing is a monster, I'd try my hand at one some day. Cant believe that was 3rd gear, insane.
Boy I sure miss my 98 CR500.
Bought it from Anderson Honda in Bloomfield hills Michigan.
That's a bike I should have kept.
I've been roosted by another CR500 with a chest protector and it hurt like hell.
I threw a rock one time and hit my buddy's brake lever and snapped it in half on a CR that he was following me with.
This vet thanks you for the shout out.
That bike is a steroid monster. Nice 3rd gear send.
Of many of the bikes you've shown , the sound of this one is awesome with that pipe
I had the 85 CR 500. All I can say is she was violent!
I had an 85 too. Insane off idle hit!
@@motochris5459 insane bike
1985 CR500 was the best bike I ever owned absolute mean Beast. I put a 51 tooth sprocket on the rear and that thing climbed any mountain
I remember drooling over these as a kid, they were like 10,000 new
Raced a 95 14 /49 combo 3rd gear holeshot from the outside gate. Got tired of hearing it was no fair in the 250 open class district 34.
Love watching your channel.
I've had 2 CR 500's. A 89 and 93 models. I did 3rd gear starts also. Pulled more holeshots with those bikes. 1st and 2nd gear starts made it hard to keep the front down and prevent wheel spin. All you had to do was get on the front, throttle just off idle and ease out the clutch and gas it at the same time. So much torque. Had guys tell me it didn't throw a roost...it threw bolders!
The Wizards Accent is just as cool as the CR...Ride Red Homies!
It's a wicked pissa accent
Basstid!
Nice work! Looks like that bike is running perfect! I would touch a thing. It's very rare to see a two stroke not blow the least little bit of smoke, not even on startup... I'd give anything to see a modern FI 500 cc 2 stroke developed by the likes of ktm with their amazing ergonomics
Aint the exc 300 stronger than the old cr500?
Beast. When I was 16 I bought a 1981 YZ465 off a guy I worked with for $500.00. My parents wouldn't let me get a dirt bike so I kept it at a friends house. He helped me to get it running. We would take it out to the CA desert, near Joshua Tree. I could only go straight on it and hold on for dear life. Impossible to start cold, we would strap it to the back of a quad and try to jump. Fell a couple times doing that. I had absolutely no business on that bike. The old two stroke 500s are not insane, can't believe they raced them back in the day. Suzuki even made a 500, I only learned that recently. And somebody mentioned above how the older bikes looked better, I agree. I liked Kawasaki and Suzuki. Super cross at Anaheim Stadium or LA Colosseum. Jeff Ward. Ron Lechien. Ricky Johnson. Good stuff, cool bikes.
That bike sounds way angry!!!! Thanks for providing me with this sonic therapy tonight as a pretty much die hard Honda rider since the early 90s... ( it was all Yamaha from 76 til 89..).. its gotta feel good getting a fist full of throttle on that beast!!! Happy memorial day!!!
JESUS!!! 97 Heaven right there brother! Happy memorial day as well Ken and Thank you personally to each and every ultimate Hero that gave the ultimate Sacrifice for guys like me and guys like Ken for us to be able to call this place home and rip around on awesome bikes! God Bless AMERICA
What a great bike the 97 CR500. My 1985 CR500 was absolute Beast I wish I would have kept it. Thank you for sharing happy Memorial Day
Nothing like the sound of a 2 stroke in the morning.
A shoe on the left foot and a riding boot on the right foot. This is my go-to setup when I’m starting bikes to give them a quick riding. lol
These are the bikes that made SMP country and Crusty Demons of Dirt so popular 🤘I feel so lucky to have been a part of that
My pumped up 97 big bore 250(278) same fmf fatty pipe, race tec susp, ported, polished, reeds, clutch, whole bike was top parts. The 97 cr250R had a really high stock HP was a weapon! Bike was crazy
You guys kick ass! Fun to watch for me, I'm an old-ish guy 54 and love the bikes you showcase. I love "Wizzid's" accent "It's Wicked Cool"
Yeah.....I got cousin's from Mass. 😆
I remember when I used to dirt track race my cr500 against 600 rotax, hollied them all often
Nothing like the ole big 2-strokes!! Had the RM450. Loved sand dunes with that bike
I had the RM80 in 1980 I was 15 years old, and I used to take on street bikes like Honda CB175 cc from 0 to 50 I would smoke them.
You guys sure know how to tame that beast of a machine! 🚀
Manliest sound in the world!
Had one wish i never let it go. But i got a 93 kx500 last year from the original owner and haven't even started it yet. Picked it up put in Garage until finish other projects ahead of. Projects done starting in on project kx500. Can't wait.
Those CR500’s are absolute BEASTS! Love those bikes.
Literally the manliest channel on TH-cam today.
Honda made a great motor in 1997! I love my 97 cr250r, real strong bike!
That bike sound great, crisp and throaty! I had a '91 KX500, ported, head shaved 0/080" and quench pad cut, Bowden Rad Valve w carbon reeds. Ran it at Silver Lake sand dunes in Michigan with a paddle on it. Nothing would touch it, 3rd gear starts as well. Spanked GSXR1100 Quadzilla with it. Long live 500 two strokes!👍
Also full AND w Fatty. Ran on Turbo Blue 110 octane.
Thats beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
Bro, these bikes are insane. My literal favorite generation ever. The trikes rhe 500s the crazy wheelers. Let me see them in person
That bike sounds so damn sweet its unreal!!
That guy knows how to ride that bike! Thanks for showing what that bike is all about!! Would love to go rip with you on my 97 500
That bike rips, worth every dollar, hi from Australia .
YES, of course the CR500 is the BEST MX/DIRT bike ever! So much personality and finesse, and you knew that the 2-stroke motor was 'instant on', like a TESLA PLAID! And that glorious 2-stroke sound signature..... OH THAT SOUND!!!
Perfect Kaplan video to make this Memorial Day/Evening better! Wish it was longer. Lol. Happy Memorial Day to you and yours Ken!👊🇺🇲
My dad raced a kx500 in the late 90’s. Thing was a beast. Use to do 3rd gear starts at E-Town and pull off some good holeshots.
A kid on a PE 250 wanted to race my IT 490 on a limestone road once. I think he's still there under a pile of limestone after my 3rd gear start.
I never get tried of hearing a 500 rip. Happy Memorial Day
Back in the days you could buy quality machines that last for ages
Beautifull gear , thanks for sharing
Keep safe
What a beautiful bike. Nothing like 3rd gear power band on a CR500 one of the only bikes I could never tame. She sounds so mean didn't miss a beat. They don't make them like that anymore. People now a days can't handle that power and torque. I wish I could smell the 2 stroke while that fatty pipe is screaming in my ears. I will have me a CR500 again one day.
That was the bike Robbie Knievel often used for his jumps. RIP Robbie knievel.
Robbie knew his bikes, that's for sure!
The Screamin Eagle!!! Happy Memorial Day!!!
Thank you for loving America ,and acknowledging/appreciating what our military does to provide protection to allow civilians to live the lifestyle they choose. By no means is freedom free. Sir, I retired from the Marines and will still throat punch any fricken pig who talks badly about my beloved Corps. I seen alot of death, missed my middle daughter being born, multiple holidays, birthdays, even funerals. But when i see men like you, making comments like you did, it makes all worthwhile. Thank you Sir. God Bless you. God bless America, and God bless the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. Semper Fi
C130 some of my best friends are marines, without the sacrifice real heros like you made, there would be no Thanksgiving! Happy Holidays brother ML&R
th-cam.com/video/omx0a4pVnvk/w-d-xo.html. Another American Hero!
You lucky 🍀 son of a gun you 😃😃😃 you have one of the greatest jobs there is , test riding all those great bikes . Good for you 👍 I hope to get one myself here pretty soon . The CR 500 is a smile maker for sure
Smile maker ok :)? we used to call it the Widow maker.
That guy knows how to ride that bike!! Nice show bro
I think it's safe to say they can handle the power! Personally I would shot my pants sitting on it running!! That thing rips hard love the commentary
im glad to see ya kept the boat lol you n the wizard are still like little kids which is cool to see your never to old to have fun even though i think you get your senior discount now dont ya lol
I'm on my second AARP card, and I even got the free sporty tote! Wizard still thinks he's 25. He says he is only as old as the girls he dates!
@@KaplanCycles lmfao awesome love seeing you guys have fun
I don't have a '82 CR480R in my avatar for nothing . . . freaking love these 'old' Hondas.
It would break your leg on start up. 😁. . . 😎
Greetz from the Netherlands.
I said before all about my 92 CR 500 all the work that I had done to the bike but cases never split!! Sat for 17 years started 2nd kick I was trying for the first!!! The bike was only riden 10 Times sense new Iv road many many Big bore bikes this one was the fastest by far !! and I had a 97 Honda CR500 really smooth but my 92:would just walk an way from It!!! Now in December I bought a Honda 2022 CRF 450 RL all ready Piped it u have to refinice your house for that !!! waiting for my $900 ECU !! The Supper Brain !! supper cross tires, below handelbar mirrors , high direct fender mounted LIC, air box, gold Oring chain , 14 tooth counter sprocket , next a thermostat delete kit there are so many things you want to do to these bikes ! That don't come factory with these beast ! Totally surprised these 4 Stroke s have this much HP and bottem end instancely ! Could not believe a 4 Stroke could do that. !!! But it is fuel injected ! LOL OH it is really stiff off road ! A friend specialize in suspension and porting Going to have him a adjust compression and Rebound ! He said To get 5 hours on it first!!!
Stunning cr boys, nasty ass 3rd gear hole shot too, poor boat got the brunt of the roost.
Thanks for the video guys.
looks like the wiz had the trusty flat head in his back pocket on that holeshot now that's OG
I love all bikes...but now being older and a bad back I'm into super naked street bikes, but came up on dirt bikes. I'm a big time boat guy too...when you turned the camera around and I seen the Sea Ray It broke my heart to see it going to waste like that.
Gday, from Australia, love your channel your passion is contagious 😂 love the 500's so pure 💪
Fun stuff guys. The sound from that beast is so much fun!
My riding buddy tom, had a 90 cr500 and I rode it once. Still to this day just remember the almost unlimited pull when the throttle was opened. The term " rocketship " was justified.
Thanks for the vid's fella's! Its giving me the inspiration to get my yz490 back together👍
What a great location! A hundred year old factory building. Nice!
210 year old
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@@KaplanCycles I wish I could be there with you guys! Ride on!
There aren't many bikes you can tell by watching and hearing how powerful they are but this one...holy smokes!
It's not a "holeshot" unless there's more than one rider. It's not possible to get a holeshot if you're the only one.
Great demo of a brilliant cr500.
Thanks for sharing it mate👍
One of the best sounds I have ever heard! ❤
Kaplan irrigation lawn service....we install your irrigation system in seconds from the help of the cr500r 🤣 🤙🏻🤘
Two Stroke on the pipe great sound
This guy so reminds me of my dad ripping up the yard on his bike then saying hurry up and help me clean this mess before your mom gets home!
U know Y your bikes are so fast,
"WIZARD'S THE MAN "
THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!
Awesome! Love you give props to all the veterans !! And you Are totally right without them there wouldn't be any Shenanigans !!
So I don't really know anything about the massive, beautiful Cr 500
But don't all 500's rip??!!!! Lol
Mr. Kaplan I literally live vicariously through you!!!! 😆🤣😂😹
This should be without a doubt the new testing/show area...also I bring up that I would push to have shirts made of the wizard and his boot...
I had a '97 I bought new for $5200. Best dune bike ever made!!
People who thumbs down don’t no nothing!!
Beautiful Bike Bro!! A Dream
Ripppp the house of the foundation!!
That is a classic this day and age ... Never again will they build a bike like that!
I was excited the whole vid i annoyed my gf with the sound up max! Very nice bike ❤
This guy grew up in the era when helmets weren’t cool!!
Takes me back to my youth, hairs standing up on the back of my neck! 💪😍
Had a 95' CR500! Straight up Trench Digga!!!
I used to start in 2nd and shift to 3rd and stay in 3rd all the way around the track !
The wizard is a key agent in extreme 2 stroke madness.....very much a wild savage
Have a 97 CR500 sitting in my garage right now😊👍
Good choice!
Owned a CR 480 R back when I was an apprentice , previous owner had rattlecanned it yamaha blue but it was still a rocket
2 stroke strong baby! Done the 4 stroke gig but nothing like a 2 stroke!
I Love 500cc 2 stroke !!!! The best Year of HONDA 2 stroke, the bike is Awesome !!!! Beautiful graphic Color!
Beautiful Bike!!!! Awesome!!!!
Yep gets my vote!!!!! 91 and up. Got one every other year. 3 gear starts every Moto no worries.
that bike is a beast you tamed it well
MAN!!! That beast sounds extremely healthy and naaaasty. Jeeeez!!! Those type of bikes are always trying to kill you.
Best part about the 500 ,,, changing piston and ring after 5 years of abuse !! You can’t hurt a CR500 Honda 🦾