definitely a kawasaki guy...i get restoring these things, total nostalgia from childhood...whatever you had as a kid, you get a restored one for garage art now that you have more disposable income...you guys are doing a great service
I want a 91/92 yamaha wr500,and I know it's never ever happening,but that's at the top of the list. Also looking for an 85 yz80. That was my first lil rippa!!
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? I appreciate you guys giving all the bikes, the good, the bad, and the ugly, a voice beyond the grave to keep the ever flickering flame stoked during these suffocating times.
Not easy to get all these bikes to a level you will accept. This factory is now a motorcycle factory! Look forward to seeing what's next on your channel! Awesome that you are both a restorer and dealer.
Man those bring back memories. I had a KE125 when I was 14 and rode the crap out of it. Stripped the turn signals thru on some knobbys dropped the counter shaft sprocket 1 tooth and tore up the woods. Thats a few summers I would love to go back to!
Great line up of old Kawi’s! Nice find on both Harley’s too. What I’ve always loved about the Road King is that it faces up like an old 50’s-60’s Panhead Dresser. Just like what I grew up around. Good haul guys!
When my dad surprised me at the dealership with my first bike in 78, by saying "which one do you want?", I immediately ran to that smaller M model 100. It fit me perfectly. He got me the larger KE100 instead so I could grow into it. That bike served me well and the memories created by it are among my fondest. I ride a KLR and a VTX1800C now. I still have interest in getting a street legal, air cooled, 2 stroke, 250cc such as the KE250 or similar. I like that old, street legal Honda Elsinore 250 as well, I think it was the "MT", but not sure. Eric in NC
Awesome Video. 2 beaùtuful Harleys, and I loved those sick and gorgeous vintage 2 stroke dirtbikes. Love the way the vintage 2 strokes looked, more so than the new 2 strokes, although the new 2 strokes are fastier and torquier. ML&R. PS. I would have loved to have seen that Chevelle and Camaro. I was hoping that you were gonna buy them! I love old muscle cars, especially 70's Vettes, with t-tops with a 454, 4 on the floor. I'd love one with the Kiss Destroyer Album Cover, Airbrushed on the Hood. Their Rock and Roll Over Album would look nice airbrushed too!
Love it I have had 2 m1 & the last one I have for 35 yrs sat for 10 yrs cleaned out gas tank & carb new petcock fired rite up I couldn’t been a happier 64 yr old that day ripped around the neighborhood like 15 yr old 😂
I have the exact kd100 sitting in my garage, except it has the green tank from 1975 on it. Still have the orginal silver, with the orange stripe going through the kawasaki logo. Looks like that kd80 has a 1974 green tank on it. I gunna have to call and get some prices from these guys. I love what they do, and it would be a once in a lifetime experience to visit the museum, and I can only imagine what it costs to operate such a huge endeavor, but if you can, please be nice with the prices. Exspecialy on the old 2 strokes, but then again that's what alot of people are lookin for. I would love to own the matching 125cc of the kd100. Those bikes were only made for 2 years, I think. In silver with the orange stripe anyway. 1976 & 1977. I'll be sitting down when I call. Hope it's before you start working on them. Oh and by the way, those tanks aren't creased, so it should be a breeze to take the dents out
Definitely sell some as is barn find bikes. You’ll broaden your clientele for sure. Not everyone can swing a restored bike. Reminds me of Ghost Motorcycle back in the day. A good selection of minor projects will help somebody cross off something from their bucket list.❤
I love them all! Awesome score, the Yamaha hit a cord with me too, first bike my mum bought my brother and i when we were kids. The best memories are made on a bike!
I always wanted a 1000 cc Kaw to turn into art a long Bike . Chatnooga pipe for dules pipes Both sides . 16 " vw tire on the back Tire . Early 80s style .
All Rotary Valve 2T, I ❤ THESE OLD BIKES, HAD MANY OF THE MYSELF, IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE READY FOR THE STREET/TRAIL, IM IN THE MARKET FOR A 125 OR BIGGER, KE100's ARE GREAT LITTLE BIKES!!!
Update: I now ride a 2 stroke! I ride single track and got rid of the kx450 and got a husky TE300. I was running it in the garage and the wife came out and said that thing stinks!! No way. I proceded to tell her how sweet that 2stroke smells. I wrote this before watching. After watching, My first bike was a 70 something Suzuki 125 2 stroke. Just like Ken said we all started out on.
KE125/175/250. The rotary valve Kawasakis are great on the street. -lots of clean upper rev, but not the best torque for trails. -get the bigger KEs for the better torque >KE100. -Street Legal.
@@jpesicka999 Wear items like pistons are easy to find new. they made tons of them so other parts can be found on ebay. I don't believe the pe and ke share parts but I could be wrong. I was born over a decade after these bikes were discontinued.
Hey kaplan any idea when we can expect another dyno wars video from you some modern 4 strokes vs the 500s maybe even a modern 250 4 stroke vs 250 2 strokes
all the small 2 smokers just arghhh in love atm and if you can do me a favour and ask your guys to port and mod up a pw80 youll all have a big shock ive done 70mph on one screaming past a kx65
Absolutely Luv These Vid's, We Never Know Wat's Coming Off The Trailer, & These R Sum Of The Coolest Bike's From Bak In The Day, & The Ken Kaplan America Museum Is The Jay Leno Of Bike's,, & To Be Honest This Is The Greatest Spot In The Nation, & I'll Tell U Sum Else Too, Ken Know's How To Higher The Right Ppl, B"Cuzz Everyone At The Museum Is Bad"Ass,, Each & Everyone Of These Great Ppl, R True Professional's In Thier Craft,, & 2"Stroke Tuesday Is Alway's Buss"in,,,, & For The One's That Don't No,, They Will Delivery Anywhere In The Nation, ,& Yall's Don't Sleep On That New Electronic STARK, Its A Super Freak Nasty Sum"Bich, Certified Willy Poppin Panty Droppin Bad"Ass Machine, 💯 ML&R To All Yall's That Suport The Greatest Place On Earth 🌍❤️💪🏼💪🏼🤍🤟🏻🤟🏻💙🇺🇲👍🏼👍🏼 💚😎👊🏻🗯🗯💥🤙🏻🤙🏻
definitely a kawasaki guy...i get restoring these things, total nostalgia from childhood...whatever you had as a kid, you get a restored one for garage art now that you have more disposable income...you guys are doing a great service
I want a 91/92 yamaha wr500,and I know it's never ever happening,but that's at the top of the list. Also looking for an 85 yz80. That was my first lil rippa!!
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? I appreciate you guys giving all the bikes, the good, the bad, and the ugly, a voice beyond the grave to keep the ever flickering flame stoked during these suffocating times.
Not easy to get all these bikes to a level you will accept. This factory is now a motorcycle factory! Look forward to seeing what's next on your channel! Awesome that you are both a restorer and dealer.
Man those bring back memories. I had a KE125 when I was 14 and rode the crap out of it. Stripped the turn signals thru on some knobbys dropped the counter shaft sprocket 1 tooth and tore up the woods. Thats a few summers I would love to go back to!
Great line up of old Kawi’s! Nice find on both Harley’s too. What I’ve always loved about the Road King is that it faces up like an old 50’s-60’s Panhead Dresser. Just like what I grew up around. Good haul guys!
Right on!
I just love seeing picks coming off the trucks massive surprises always.
When my dad surprised me at the dealership with my first bike in 78, by saying "which one do you want?", I immediately ran to that smaller M model 100. It fit me perfectly. He got me the larger KE100 instead so I could grow into it. That bike served me well and the memories created by it are among my fondest. I ride a KLR and a VTX1800C now. I still have interest in getting a street legal, air cooled, 2 stroke, 250cc such as the KE250 or similar. I like that old, street legal Honda Elsinore 250 as well, I think it was the "MT", but not sure.
Eric in NC
Seriously I want to see Kaplan start a Gas Gas motocross team at the pro level.
Stopped by the museum last weekend. I enjoyed seeing all the bikes there. Keep them coming and I will be back there again.
2-Stroke Tuesday. Nice bikes on that trailer buddies. Can't wait for the reviews on these. Thanks, Kaplan cycles
Awesome Video. 2 beaùtuful Harleys, and I loved those sick and gorgeous vintage 2 stroke dirtbikes. Love the way the vintage 2 strokes looked, more so than the new 2 strokes, although the new 2 strokes are fastier and torquier. ML&R. PS. I would have loved to have seen that Chevelle and Camaro. I was hoping that you were gonna buy them! I love old muscle cars, especially 70's Vettes, with t-tops with a 454, 4 on the floor. I'd love one with the Kiss Destroyer Album Cover, Airbrushed on the Hood. Their Rock and Roll Over Album would look nice airbrushed too!
2 Stroke Tuesday coming in strong! Nice.
That KD125 brings back memories… I remember a friend got one brand new and was envious
Love it I have had 2 m1 & the last one I have for 35 yrs sat for 10 yrs cleaned out gas tank & carb new petcock fired rite up I couldn’t been a happier 64 yr old that day ripped around the neighborhood like 15 yr old 😂
I have the exact kd100 sitting in my garage, except it has the green tank from 1975 on it. Still have the orginal silver, with the orange stripe going through the kawasaki logo. Looks like that kd80 has a 1974 green tank on it. I gunna have to call and get some prices from these guys. I love what they do, and it would be a once in a lifetime experience to visit the museum, and I can only imagine what it costs to operate such a huge endeavor, but if you can, please be nice with the prices. Exspecialy on the old 2 strokes, but then again that's what alot of people are lookin for. I would love to own the matching 125cc of the kd100. Those bikes were only made for 2 years, I think. In silver with the orange stripe anyway. 1976 & 1977. I'll be sitting down when I call. Hope it's before you start working on them. Oh and by the way, those tanks aren't creased, so it should be a breeze to take the dents out
Love 2 stroke Tuesday thank you Ken and the boys. Cheers
Definitely sell some as is barn find bikes. You’ll broaden your clientele for sure. Not everyone can swing a restored bike. Reminds me of Ghost Motorcycle back in the day. A good selection of minor projects will help somebody cross off something from their bucket list.❤
I love them all! Awesome score, the Yamaha hit a cord with me too, first bike my mum bought my brother and i when we were kids. The best memories are made on a bike!
Very cool!
Cheers! Love a good two stroke Tuesday God bless Kaplan cycles 🙌🏼🙏🏻
I always wanted a 1000 cc Kaw to turn into art a long Bike . Chatnooga pipe for dules pipes Both sides . 16 " vw tire on the back Tire . Early 80s style .
Awesome bikes Ken…but it’s 2 stroke Tuesday we need to hear some NOISEEEE!
Excellent yamaha mini enduro!
Excelentttttttt bike!!!!muy bonitaaa
Those kawi's bring back cool memories
Awsome load of bikes !! Ive got a 92 wr500 for sale here in the uk.
nice motorcycles you know what to find. knowledgeable people.
What model did kawi have with the high low transmission switch?
No one noticed..theyre all rotary disc valves.
All Rotary Valve 2T, I ❤ THESE OLD BIKES, HAD MANY OF THE MYSELF, IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE READY FOR THE STREET/TRAIL, IM IN THE MARKET FOR A 125 OR BIGGER, KE100's ARE GREAT LITTLE BIKES!!!
Loved my ke 100 it was bullet proof,it just ran forever
Update: I now ride a 2 stroke! I ride single track and got rid of the kx450 and got a husky TE300. I was running it in the garage and the wife came out and said that thing stinks!! No way. I proceded to tell her how sweet that 2stroke smells. I wrote this before watching. After watching, My first bike was a 70 something Suzuki 125 2 stroke. Just like Ken said we all started out on.
KE125/175/250. The rotary valve Kawasakis are great on the street. -lots of clean upper rev, but not the best torque for trails. -get the bigger KEs for the better torque >KE100. -Street Legal.
I see them cheap but I’d be afraid of parts availability. Is the Suzuki PE line the same bike essentially?
@@jpesicka999 Wear items like pistons are easy to find new. they made tons of them so other parts can be found on ebay.
I don't believe the pe and ke share parts but I could be wrong. I was born over a decade after these bikes were discontinued.
@@jpesicka999KE100 they made for many year.
The first one. Then wow!
The Honda CB/CL 450 was Honda's largest bike before the CB750 (1969).
The little green kawasaki is cool!
Hey kaplan any idea when we can expect another dyno wars video from you some modern 4 strokes vs the 500s maybe even a modern 250 4 stroke vs 250 2 strokes
I’ll totally be a customer in the near future brother!
Yamaha Mini Enduro YES
🐝🏁 memories 👍👊☺️
How about 1978 Honda cb400t2 hawk, wire wheels black w red ,white stripe tank decal . Keeping my eye out !
I was thinkin -km or ke. But they did run forever 1st kick starts no oil mix .. 👍 we rode all of them we had some good ones run the day .
Sounds like you have a cold Sr. I whistled when I saw the kawi and started laughing
Just allergies driving me crazy
How much for the green 1978 KD100?
👏👏👏👍
Braaaaaaaapppp
How much for the Orange Kawasaki 125???
all the small 2 smokers just arghhh in love atm and if you can do me a favour and ask your guys to port and mod up a pw80 youll all have a big shock ive done 70mph on one screaming past a kx65
Looking for for vintage air cooled Suzuki's have a 1980 RM 125
KD 125 is MMIINNTT!!!!
Where is all the 500s?😂😂
I am looking for a Kawasaki ZX12R 2003-2005 I have never seen one on your channel for sale? Not the naked the faired one with the front air scoop
We have one for sale on eBay right now
I have a 2000 model bought it brand new wicked motorcycle 💚 not for sale. Hope you find one.
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Rg 500
KDX
im looking for a kx 500 give away bike lol
Second!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Absolutely Luv These Vid's, We Never Know Wat's Coming Off The Trailer, & These R Sum Of The Coolest Bike's From Bak In The Day, & The Ken Kaplan America Museum Is The Jay Leno Of Bike's,, & To Be Honest This Is The Greatest Spot In The Nation, & I'll Tell U Sum Else Too, Ken Know's How To Higher The Right Ppl, B"Cuzz Everyone At The Museum Is Bad"Ass,, Each & Everyone Of These Great Ppl, R True Professional's In Thier Craft,, & 2"Stroke Tuesday Is Alway's Buss"in,,,, & For The One's That Don't No,, They Will Delivery Anywhere In The Nation, ,& Yall's Don't Sleep On That New Electronic STARK, Its A Super Freak Nasty Sum"Bich, Certified Willy Poppin Panty Droppin Bad"Ass Machine, 💯 ML&R To All Yall's That Suport The Greatest Place On Earth 🌍❤️💪🏼💪🏼🤍🤟🏻🤟🏻💙🇺🇲👍🏼👍🏼
💚😎👊🏻🗯🗯💥🤙🏻🤙🏻
Good score Ken I started on a kh 125 in NZ