Been there, done that. Had a 465 RM Suzuki, 1982 model, back when I was in the Air Force out in So. California just East of Riverside Cal. Could go East to the mountains/ hills to ride, or up on Big Bear mt. to ride. Went to Korea and sold it. Miss that bike every day.
Something about the fall weather and the way the suns shining through on your last few videos really takes the ugliness from the world away for a few moments.
You said it. I left the east coast for the desert 17 years ago and fall was great back east. Getting in those few great last weeks at Budds, doublin gap and Antietam, eyeing up the skis...
I love those 83 RM's ! They were the only MX bikes in 83 that didn't have a safety seat on them. Good to see that your bike had one fitted. Without one they could be quite painful to ride ..... You know what I mean ! LOL !!!
Beautiful Suzuki RM 500! I had that identical year RM in a 125cc. That was my first racing 2 stroke dirtbike, in the Summer of 1992, although I had ridden them, many years before that though. Then, within a few months, I bought a new 1993 Yamaha YZ 250, which was a huge step up, to put it mildly. 😂😂
Back around 1997 I was racin in the expert 250 class a local guy in his 40s who raced professionally in Europe in the 80s turns up at the local track with his old RM465 and raced in the pro class, he was in the top 10 all day!
These model RM'S were fire crackers I have this bike, only in the 80cc class, RM 80 XD, LIQUID Cooled. What a little screamer it is faster than the 2006 KX 85 That my daughter owns. Admittedly it is bored out 2nd oversize. Beautiful bike. God bless AUSTRALIA, AMERICA. And JAPANESE Manufacturing.
There must be something wrong with us to get chicken skin excited over the sound of a dirt bike being started. I’m fine with it. Thanks Kap!! Enjoy the last few days in your pond, gonna start getting chilly back East.
I'd take an old 2 stroke over a 4 stroke any day. I love the sound of them when they're rapping out lol. 👍 Awesome work on those old bikes. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming.
So I just discovered your channel the other day. Cant believe I haven't heard if this channel sooner. I love to hear you guys talk and get pumped up about old bikes. Ive been binge watching all day. Then I noticed the 860 exchange. Ill be taking a ride over soon to check you guys out since I live in Waterbury. Looking forward to it fellas.
Totally Kick Ass, another Bad Boy Sazook, which you guys had more Suzukis, getting harder, and harder to find...love you guys and the videos, keep up the good work. Oh the show on Discovery was excellent, hope you get to do more... episodes ..
Hell yeah those bikes are coming to my state. I wonder if I know the guy who's bought them? That's so awesome. Another big 500 two-stroke coming to my neck of the woods. Sweet.
Nasty , loving the big bore rear fender shake .! Only thing I had close to that sweet sound was a mint 2001 ktm 380 , Got a 1984 250r I'm restoring, hey you guys have any leads on a original honda 300 cylinder kit for the 84 250r ,best can tell its unatanium now
I've never owned the rm500 but I've owned its four-wheel version, the Lt500 Quadzilla. Quadzilla was nasty on four wheels. With the weight savings of two wheels that thing outta sling dirt from here to Alabama. Whoo hoo
this is one 500 i never owned but always liked i wonder why they never stuck a liquad cooled 500cc motor in a bike like they did the quad zilla sport quad love that ole flat track bike
Ive allways wondered about the power profile of the big RM. Is it a low-end powerhouse like a Honda, a midrange hit like a tuned YZ or a top-end monster like a KX?
@Mike Fernandez So a midrange burp of power with bad forks & half-hearted brakes. Still want to ride one for a seat-of-the-pants experience, with plenty of room to stop..
@Mike Fernandez thongs are a part of our culture here. Perfect for swatting flies n bugs. If we didn't have them , we'd have to go barefoot which i do half the time anyway. Let the feet breathe !
Whatever you can afford. Be aware that a IT490, YZ490 or WR500 will need race has to run properly untill you get the head mod done, and they vibrate the most. They can also have a pretty violent hit when running right too, so the pucker factor is there.
That’s a good amount. You should be able to land a decent 250 or 500 with 3k. Keep an eye out and stop at the tracks. Im going with a 250 due to better availability. Not concerned about brand, riders win races, not bikes. I have had mostly Suzuki due to their rider support. If it’s in great condition, is my goal.
I know there's only a few water-cooled 85 RM500s left out there in private collections, someone needs to borrow one and copy it so we can put the RM500 back on the map, it needs to be done badly
Ting ting tt ting tang ting ting.....music to my ears. That thing sounds bad m..... f......ing ass. I wish I could afford that bike, I would buy it right now.
@@Rubeless it's a fact bud. CR 500 is better than the zook. Ask anybody. And yes I know it has nothing to do with the rider. Now go do a few more laps in your backyard on your ttr 90
every human should experience 2 stroke wide open power band at least once, would likely make the world a better place.
Amen
Immediate reply was also Amen
Been there, done that. Had a 465 RM Suzuki, 1982 model, back when I was in the Air Force out in So. California just East of Riverside Cal. Could go East to the mountains/ hills to ride, or up on Big Bear mt. to ride. Went to Korea and sold it. Miss that bike every day.
Especially a 500!
If only 😭
I can hear the joy in your voice talking about the 2 stroke smell and know EXACTLY what you mean!!!
Something about the fall weather and the way the suns shining through on your last few videos really takes the ugliness from the world away for a few moments.
Yes sir!!! Great time of the year
Agreed.. You can always count on Kenny to spread good old American goodness in the World... 🏁🇺🇸🏁
I couldn't agree more. I once lived not too far away in NY State and very much miss the beauty of the region -- and then there are the bikes....
AMEN guys ! positive energy !
You said it. I left the east coast for the desert 17 years ago and fall was great back east. Getting in those few great last weeks at Budds, doublin gap and Antietam, eyeing up the skis...
One of the most beautiful bikes ever built too!
What a beast of a bike...sounds like that 500 is dialed in. There is nothing better than 2 stroke with your coffee in the morning....!!!!! Well said.
I need that sound as a ringtone on my phone.
They have it,download an app called Zedge. All ringtones,message alerts,etc. All my riding buddy contacts are set w/it👍
@@yamaharaptor01able Thank You
I love those 83 RM's ! They were the only MX bikes in 83 that didn't have a safety seat on them. Good to see that your bike had one fitted. Without one they could be quite painful to ride ..... You know what I mean ! LOL !!!
Love the crispy pops of the 500's... just wish their top ends sounded better, but nothing beats a 500 idling
The rear fender shakin is awesome. Long live the 2 lungers!
Beautiful Suzuki RM 500! I had that identical year RM in a 125cc. That was my first racing 2 stroke dirtbike, in the Summer of 1992, although I had ridden them, many years before that though. Then, within a few months, I bought a new 1993 Yamaha YZ 250, which was a huge step up, to put it mildly. 😂😂
Back around 1997 I was racin in the expert 250 class a local guy in his 40s who raced professionally in Europe in the 80s turns up at the local track with his old RM465 and raced in the pro class, he was in the top 10 all day!
Wow, listen to that thing popping!! Sweet music!!
These model RM'S were fire crackers I have this bike, only in the 80cc class, RM 80 XD, LIQUID Cooled. What a little screamer it is faster than the 2006 KX 85 That my daughter owns. Admittedly it is bored out 2nd oversize. Beautiful bike. God bless AUSTRALIA, AMERICA. And JAPANESE Manufacturing.
Had same bike in 95. It was a handful. Pull the tire in all 4 gears easily. No clutch needed. Haha
There must be something wrong with us to get chicken skin excited over the sound of a dirt bike being started. I’m fine with it.
Thanks Kap!!
Enjoy the last few days in your pond, gonna start getting chilly back East.
I smelled that and it is awesome
Brings up my child hood
I'd take an old 2 stroke over a 4 stroke any day. I love the sound of them when they're rapping out lol. 👍 Awesome work on those old bikes. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming.
Old is gold.
They made them more torquey back then vs the snappy high rev pband years after
@@cyberpunk11x absolutely right
@@superwilcox9026 very true
@@superwilcox9026absolutely real trench diggers from first hand experience 👍🇦🇺
Feel the power of the two stroke!
Better than coffee, love it!
So I just discovered your channel the other day. Cant believe I haven't heard if this channel sooner. I love to hear you guys talk and get pumped up about old bikes. Ive been binge watching all day. Then I noticed the 860 exchange. Ill be taking a ride over soon to check you guys out since I live in Waterbury. Looking forward to it fellas.
i think the google play store needs to make sound app that 2 stroke lovers can sleep too. Some wanna hear the ocean.. I like this sound! A++
What a Monster😭♥️🇮🇹
Totally Kick Ass, another Bad Boy Sazook, which you guys had more Suzukis, getting harder, and harder to find...love you guys and the videos, keep up the good work. Oh the show on Discovery was excellent, hope you get to do more... episodes ..
Hell yeah those bikes are coming to my state. I wonder if I know the guy who's bought them? That's so awesome. Another big 500 two-stroke coming to my neck of the woods. Sweet.
The RM is going to Walterboro SC. It’s my father-in-laws. I’m getting an 83 CR 480R on Monday from these guys. I’m ready to get it!
@@tonywieszkowiak5629had the cr 480 in 1985 absolute light switch all I can say is hold on real tight Tony 👍🇦🇺
Happy for you guys, ride the dirt waves till the wheels fall off.
Nasty , loving the big bore rear fender shake .! Only thing I had close to that sweet sound was a mint 2001 ktm 380 ,
Got a 1984 250r I'm restoring, hey you guys have any leads on a original honda 300 cylinder kit for the 84 250r ,best can tell its unatanium now
I just finished restoring my 84 cr250r it is just getting broken in !! the only issue is the waterpump casing is rotten but still working
@@attilalako8090 I bet that's a sweet ride , what I got is the atc250r old aircooled 2smoke , I'm a long ways from break in though, lol!
really like the rm 500 dunt see many of em here in england only seen 2. one i had with an xl 500 motor fitted
Sounds like heaven
Crisp and Clean!
That's one happy guy that just bought that!!!!
i had a 98 rm250, it was bike of the year, and it wss badass.
so is this bike.
Raw. I love it. 🏁🇯🇵
Mixin gas & kickin ass. they was/is bad ass. I love Bel Ray H1R Wick On ✊ Kaplan Cycles God Bless 🇺🇲
Back when the those bikes were bad ass and the riders were just as bad , thats a proper weapon from the good old days .
Nice bike, also love the red e36 in the back 🤟
I come here for the 500cc 2smokers...and I'm never disappointed
I've never owned the rm500 but I've owned its four-wheel version, the Lt500 Quadzilla. Quadzilla was nasty on four wheels. With the weight savings of two wheels that thing outta sling dirt from here to Alabama. Whoo hoo
That thing was awesome. I was way too small to ride it, but rode bitch in the snow a few times.
The water-cooled 85 RM500 was a beast
Fantastic always would have liked the air cooled RM 500
You need to install smell-o-vision. That way we can smell it Ken. LOL. Have an awesome weekend dude.
Two stroke forever! #thumbsup
Those rms are badass love ut
Hello Brother Ken love the rm yello blu got a 500 zilla I bought new myself runs wicked pissa ! Bobby 2stroke
Those older two strokes just sound pissed off.. in the best possible way
Ken u got the best job in the world
Yeah,I had that bike,they were a beast.Terrifying to ride till you got used to it.
Love RM's 🤜🎯🤛
Bad ass bike👊✊😎🍻
this is one 500 i never owned but always liked i wonder why they never stuck a liquad cooled 500cc motor in a bike like they did the quad zilla sport quad love that ole flat track bike
I want one. I miss the 80s bikes
The show is great.
Awesomeness
I think I have decided what heaven is. Spending eternity at your museum.
I'm pretty sure that's God's will for my life and I can't think of a better place to be
Love the you tube channel, when is the next episode of your tv show?
Angels singing
I had one RM500 -83 back in the days. It dident have an idle screw. I think it was an Mikuni flatside 38mm. I always tought it was strange.
How much do they go for if u find another one let me know I deff would love to buy one because of the past my cuz had one and I loved it
Ive allways wondered about the power profile of the big RM. Is it a low-end powerhouse like a Honda, a midrange hit like a tuned YZ or a top-end monster like a KX?
@Mike Fernandez So a midrange burp of power with bad forks & half-hearted brakes. Still want to ride one for a seat-of-the-pants experience, with plenty of room to stop..
I remember hearing stories of people trying to start them in flip flops . Lol didn't work out.
lmfao
Learning the hard way.
@Mike Fernandez thongs are a part of our culture here. Perfect for swatting flies n bugs. If we didn't have them , we'd have to go barefoot which i do half the time anyway. Let the feet breathe !
Awesome bike
when is the next episode going to air on Discovery? I hope it is a weekly thing!
That RM 500 has the 1984 front fork and brake setup.
Yes 😳 awesome 💯
FXR-SP? if so badass Harly! Nice RM also.
That sounds so good
Hey ken if i cant afford a cr500 which big bore two stroke race bike should i consider buying
Whatever you can afford.
Be aware that a IT490, YZ490 or WR500 will need race has to run properly untill you get the head mod done, and they vibrate the most. They can also have a pretty violent hit when running right too, so the pucker factor is there.
What’s your budget?
AP HILL 3000
That’s a good amount. You should be able to land a decent 250 or 500 with 3k. Keep an eye out and stop at the tracks. Im going with a 250 due to better availability. Not concerned about brand, riders win races, not bikes. I have had mostly Suzuki due to their rider support. If it’s in great condition, is my goal.
AP HILL yea im more aiming for a big bore i have a small bore ktm sx250 thx for the advice
Im a klotz man myself!!
Had a go Dan's 500 got off it shocked with adrenalin I nearly shit my pants but what a powerful motocross bike
Mark Barnett baby!
i want 500 suzuki 2 stroke for chrismas
My favorite was always klotz
Niiice
God bless America man.... haroooooold
Damn wish i had that bike!!
Happy Friday 🇺🇲
Hi my cr 250 1990 the cdi box no funtion any idea for sale cdi box is 250 cr 1990 ?
GOD BLESS AMERICA BROTHER
Saaawwweeeeet
The sound, the smell, the ride yeah better than sex :-)
Real nice....
It's alive
I know there's only a few water-cooled 85 RM500s left out there in private collections, someone needs to borrow one and copy it so we can put the RM500 back on the map, it needs to be done badly
They quit making Gold Labeled Blendzall. Now that stuff had a unique smell, like a Cox RC airplane.
How much ya want for it?
Anyone know what these sell for in Australia there’s none around at all
Ting ting tt ting tang ting ting.....music to my ears. That thing sounds bad m..... f......ing ass. I wish I could afford that bike, I would buy it right now.
Tell Pops to drop it at my place and I’ll give him my girlfriend . . . Lot younger than that bike.
Castrol R, I wish they made insence if the shit🤣😂🤣😂, BTW, not a hint of piston slap BRAVO
As we say in the UK the dogs BOLLOCKS
I do 2stroks on my channel there's no bike like a 2stroke
كلشي عندو خاماات
You wouldnt want to scratch that tank if its a paint job..get a cover 👍
She's a bit lean don't cha think for brand new
I bet she would take some holding down🤪👍
Group B motocross haha!
BA BIINNGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
Still got nothing on the cr500
How is that? Riders win races, not bikes.
@@Rubeless it's a fact bud. CR 500 is better than the zook. Ask anybody. And yes I know it has nothing to do with the rider. Now go do a few more laps in your backyard on your ttr 90
Never do 250s
Gas and castor oil......mmmmmmm😅
Sounds wimpy. My KX80 sounded meaner. If you wanna hear a bad ass 500cc 2-stroke, you need to kick over a green bike. Sounds like a big block 429.
Bout time u cut that hair JR