BUILDING THE 2023 GASGAS 500 BRC

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Komentáře • 265

  • @MrLorence
    @MrLorence Před 2 lety +7

    We need more banter from the guy with the Fro...

  • @artiexr222
    @artiexr222 Před 2 lety +31

    A pleasure to watch such a master at his craft nice job Manic Mechanic.

  • @copula1930
    @copula1930 Před 2 lety +30

    It is also followed in the Netherlands. Greetings to all 500 lovers

  • @ricardoguerra9411
    @ricardoguerra9411 Před 2 lety +11

    In the Beginning it started with a interest in the Honda XR 75 , fast forward 50 years, its interest in CR 500's and Monsters like this GASGAS . The engineering that goes into our sport machines is remarkable. Watching Jeff work on this Engine makes me appreciate mechanics so much more.

  • @adamsmith5913
    @adamsmith5913 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow he threw that circlip in like a magic trick and he has a built in torque wrench. The way he assembles is like clockwork.

  • @bobbymckinney1264
    @bobbymckinney1264 Před 2 lety +18

    I Admire the quality of work he puts into theses engines,master mechanic at its best..

  • @cleapup2
    @cleapup2 Před 2 lety +7

    Jeff is "The Man" ! An amazing mechanic and a great rider too! Look forward to more content like this!

  • @theprodegypk
    @theprodegypk Před rokem +2

    It’s seriously amazing hearing some of these old timers stories, tony working on the old plane and jeffs 40 years of working on bikes is awesome. So much knowledge and talent between the 2. Thanks for the vid!

  • @Yqsw750001
    @Yqsw750001 Před 2 lety +8

    Watching him snap in those piston circlips makes me feel like a total novice. I think I spend more time looking for one that shot across the shop than it took for him to build the whole thing. Amazing,

  • @ThomasJ.Foolery
    @ThomasJ.Foolery Před 2 lety +6

    Always enjoy watching a master of their craft.

  • @OldestYoungenInGuidePost
    @OldestYoungenInGuidePost Před 2 lety +6

    Yes🙌🏼
    Installing a gearbox and hearing it's click,seating into place is so satisfying 😋👌🏼👍🏼
    I've got an Aprilia RS125
    that I've rebuilt a fair few times and it is so easy to do that I timed myself at 28 seconds from a bare cases to having a fully installed gearbox ☺️
    I love ❤️ 2 strokes👏🏼
    I enjoy watching this 👌🏼
    Thanks 🙏 for the upload 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @ronaldspins
    @ronaldspins Před 2 lety +28

    Thanks for clearing this up... I thought GasGas produced the 500 .. I did not realize it had to be retrofitted ..BRC has been doing the CR500 kits for a long time and the kit transforms a CR500 .. this video makes it all understandable ...would GasGas take this BRC kit and factory install it....It would make it more affordable .. the GasGas factory could keep the 300 parts ...now I know why Ken said this would be expensive.

  • @doctoreskizo8636
    @doctoreskizo8636 Před 2 lety +4

    Buena... Noches, INGENIERÍA de Kaplan America, hermosas manos, hermosas instalaciones... Pasión y trabajo parece ser lo mismo, difícil diferenciar, en todos los componentes, incluso el perrito se da cuenta de la atención prestada a la GASGAS. 500...Vi el video de la concentración - manifestación de motoristas, cuando hablaron con el responsable del asunto... Pero las puertas estaban cerradas... (Tengo que interpretar sus vídeos puesto que no conozco el idioma). Volviendo a las máquina, me preguntaba cuánto rendiria con un sistema de encendido de platinos,??? EL sonido y aceleración... Asemeja a un motor eléctrico... Transmiten seriedad y profesionalidad y amor por lo que hacen... Muy buenos, creo... Los número one. Saludos, gracias, fuerza. 🌞

  • @donniebaker5984
    @donniebaker5984 Před 2 lety +2

    My hat is off to your mechanic here today as i would have never admitting to the public i hardly use a torque wrench . Im 71 and started wrenching on small two strokes at age 16 at a dealership through the sumer months off from school break ..and by my years in my twenties you could tell when the fasteners are maxed out within a pound or two on the case and side cover screws ..i think it has to do with the pitch of metric threads that split the difference of american course and fine thread pitch. As for me the pull of a wrench us gradual increase and then all of a sudden its like you hit a solid wall and your wrench dosent want to move another fraction on M6x1.0 thread , M8x1.25 thread , and M10x1.25 thread .. years ago harley used 1/4-24 bolts on the lifter blocks cause 1/4-20 wants to loosen up to easy and 1/4-28 is too fine and easy to pull and break threads in sand cast cases of aluminum...today harley uses all 1/4-20 and mostly red lock tight on everything ..i use blue lock tight on harleys so the bolts are not permanently "welded in" and have success keeping my harleys from falling apart.. ...i still like to use a torque wrench on the head bolts and you can still "feel" when that head bolt has had enough right when the torque wrench clicks ..i think the main thing is to follow the sequence numbered in the book on tightening so as not to distort the assembly at all ..you guys are one of the few shops who seem to rehearse the assembly in your heads before you begin any work that is as we both know is an absolute must for a perfect reliable assembly everytime ..and ken jr.my hat is off to you boy for following in his fathers foot steps and then taking it on to the extreme ..there is not that many kids today to carry on their fathers passion ...especially two stroke dirt bikes ..as there are a lot of other ways to invest the kind of money you guys have put into all this ..and it looks like it is paying off to breaking even and that is all you can hope for to feed your addiction that makes this all possible for fan boys like me to see and appreciate ..back in the late 90s when it was announced no more two strokes i was not surprised after i lived through the peak of muscle cars to ho hum grocery gitters ...then when they done away with the two stroke race bikes it was a lost and lonely feeling came over me feeling like a wiped dog ...and now watching you guys just tearing it up for the last year and a half has given me a reason to turn on tube just to see what you bunch of maniacs are doing next . And good time to be alive .thanks for picking up the ball for me boy ..i owe you one ... In respect i was at a drag strip mostly attended by the locals and not too much of rules and standing right next to the cars doing burn outs then staging things can happen ..as this particular day it was a 1970 hemi cuda ..the owner had just rebuilt and installed right before a big weekend of racing ..after his burnout and then staging a rod cap came bouncing my way and landed a quarter inch in front of my left toe of my boot instantly setting the grass on fire . There was an ARP half a rod bolt bent jammed into one of the bolt holes of the rod cap ...the owner jumps out of the cuda and raises the hood and burst into tears sobbing like a baby .. there was dead silence came over the crowd as we all watch a man's spirit being totally busted of one of the sadist experiences you can witness in the sport of racing and walk away from ...ken Sr. And ken Jr. Live long and prosper

  • @grabir01
    @grabir01 Před 2 lety +2

    Since it is case reed you can shave the base. If no gasket, make sure to spray some starting fluid around the base when the engine is idling so you will know there are no fresh air leaks. I would spray it around all my seals to make sure there are no fresh air leaks. Fresh air leak can mean certain death for any 2 stoke engine.

  • @randycarpenter3663
    @randycarpenter3663 Před 2 lety +2

    A modern 500. Love it! Preshate the videos and what you guys are doing!

  • @argomotoriders
    @argomotoriders Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!! My favorite part is at 3:51 after the fan was shut off. My dude in the background is talkin about stripping to his undies and had my rolling.

  • @romper4444
    @romper4444 Před 2 lety +1

    I just wanted to let all you guys and gals know in the Kaplan family, STOP BREAKING THE INTERNET!
    haha, you are producing hands down the best motorcycle content this world has to offer, please don't ever stop! Please know how much your time and efforts are appreciated by all us folk out here watching at home.

    • @muckle8
      @muckle8 Před rokem

      @Nick well said and couldn’t agree more , to say I’m hooked doesn’t even begin to cover it!

  • @magickennyj
    @magickennyj Před 2 lety +1

    Rewind back to the 1980's affordable days with this technology and same with my age and I'd be living the dream on a bike like this.

  • @322kfunk
    @322kfunk Před 2 lety +2

    You guys should do more of the wrenching stuff very interesting!!!

  • @MC0386
    @MC0386 Před 2 lety +2

    I would love to work besides Jeff, what a awesome mechanic

  • @kodatolppa5401
    @kodatolppa5401 Před 2 lety +2

    I miss having Jeff around he’s such a great guy hope he’s having fun there

  • @MegaSkypes
    @MegaSkypes Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely lunch time viewing!
    Always impressed with the content and finishing touches and full time coverage of this build!
    Beer o’clock after 5!
    Cheers 🍻

  • @martycech5844
    @martycech5844 Před 8 měsíci

    17:26… Master Mechanic and a Man of Passion!

  • @craigcolburn8016
    @craigcolburn8016 Před 2 lety +2

    Kick ass guys. I'm guessing that fuel injected 500 package should produce around 55 horsepower. It's been a big four fanatic since the late 70s love to see you guys still doing that kind of stuff

  • @paulkilmister2223
    @paulkilmister2223 Před 6 měsíci

    Watching a master like Geoff is absolutely fantastic seeing the mighty Gas Gas come alive.

  • @ThePurePlayaz
    @ThePurePlayaz Před 2 lety +1

    If those thumbs could talk.. :) Thanks for sharing the greatness of Gas Gas new tech. That piston is massive!

  • @shawnslaunwhite2085
    @shawnslaunwhite2085 Před 2 lety

    Love the detail in the build video. Thank you for sharing the process.

  • @thevoxofreason8468
    @thevoxofreason8468 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice. I could hear that thing pull hard from a relatively low rpm. I could imagine what that feels like out on a trail. Nice.

  • @mfitzgerald130
    @mfitzgerald130 Před 2 lety +1

    Good quality engine that also looks great ,
    Good to see the quality piston compared to other brands. 👍🙂

  • @SnowBikeNation
    @SnowBikeNation Před rokem

    We're about to have this as a Snowbike in the Rental fleet this season. People can book a tour with us on it this season! Gonna be sick.

  • @sbam4152
    @sbam4152 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome to watch this 👏 The master at work. Would be cool to see a long term review of this build and see how she holds up over time 🤘

  • @patrickstenkilsson5676
    @patrickstenkilsson5676 Před 6 měsíci

    Your blessed to have such an awesome crew of guys. Love your videos, keep them coming. God bless you and your family and crew. God bless America 🇺🇸 👍😇

  • @lucascady4992
    @lucascady4992 Před 2 lety

    Excellent build guys, great results!

  • @SnowBikeNation
    @SnowBikeNation Před rokem

    Sick video guys! Awesome watching putting it all together and the dyno runs.

  • @danielarney9729
    @danielarney9729 Před 2 lety +1

    They usually wont impound if you can get your bike plates, so you basically can go anywhere in the armpit state. You can have your moto bike road legal like they did with WR yzf bike parts swap. Race against 450s at ama nationals if you keep 250/300 labels, remove raised words in covers, get a pipe that looks stock and run a sleeper? What pipe do you use for 500 kit? 300 pipe would keep you under the inspection radar? What would a 500 pipe do for the power?

  • @ericandrews1251
    @ericandrews1251 Před 9 měsíci

    That is absolutely the best weapon money can buy today. 😮

  • @goomtoob8714
    @goomtoob8714 Před 2 lety

    nothing better than an old school mechanic embracing the modern tech, it show's he's still keen to learn.

  • @chadjohnson2853
    @chadjohnson2853 Před 2 lety

    Amazing work. I love bikes two strokes more than anything. Love the videos.
    Even love the ones you involved your family 🥰

  • @reidspeed77
    @reidspeed77 Před 2 lety

    ⚙solid spanners ,the GG5 sounds crisp, got the numbers, Seriously good

  • @justspacegoatfarts
    @justspacegoatfarts Před 2 lety

    i've said it before but i think it's worth saying again jeff is "the maestro ",.perfection

  • @JCMTNUT
    @JCMTNUT Před 8 měsíci

    Love it! So cool you guys take the time to do these.

  • @usualsuspectsfor1k
    @usualsuspectsfor1k Před 2 lety

    From the factory new KTM 500 EXC-F is 38hp at the rear wheels.
    New muffler, de-smog and tuner and you're at 54-57 hp.
    40 year old 2-stroke HP has remained in-step with the latest/greatest that modern technology has to offer.

  • @jasoneardley2202
    @jasoneardley2202 Před 2 lety

    You guys are reeling me in for one of these big bore ec 500 gas gas no replacement for displacement hats off to Yamaha for still building 2 strokes but gas gas definitely has a leg up on advancement Jeff is class act🇺🇸🤙🏻

    • @matthewchurch1320
      @matthewchurch1320 Před rokem

      there are still a lot making them but more for enduro then motocross motocross is more the japanese big 4 now enduro is more europen brands like ktm Beta Gas Gas Husqvarna Motorcycles

  • @stopibeastin7196
    @stopibeastin7196 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video it really clears things up! God bless America 🇺🇸!!!!

  • @very.rare_rex
    @very.rare_rex Před 2 lety

    i love the vibe of the shop and the guys over all i work at bettencourts in west bridgewater ma same family own n relaxed

  • @mariuszbros2806
    @mariuszbros2806 Před 2 lety +1

    Pozdro dla Kaplan America robisz extra filmy. Pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱💪🏿💪🏿

  • @Cr-24-r
    @Cr-24-r Před 2 lety +2

    Build a supermoto with some 450-500cc bike,that’s can be cool

  • @panic-revv85
    @panic-revv85 Před 2 lety

    My buddy has a BRC yzm 500 on order for his 2022 YZ 250x. Interesting to see how the tpi system will work on the BRC, as most guys who do anything faster than trail riding don't seem to like the tpi system, hense the lack there of on the MX models. Keep posting on this build. Good luck.

  • @shanimal1918
    @shanimal1918 Před 2 lety

    "Can't promise any weapons or superheros " 😂 very good one Junior!

  • @christopheribarra28
    @christopheribarra28 Před 2 lety

    we need more engine build videos like these! on all types of bikes

  • @rgregleet2253
    @rgregleet2253 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the education that was awesome

  • @cat-im4vv
    @cat-im4vv Před 2 lety

    this building videos are the best...

  • @RideFishHunt
    @RideFishHunt Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, that bike is something else!

  • @edwardthompson3213
    @edwardthompson3213 Před 2 lety

    I bet Jeff's talk rench built in to his elbow is more accurate than most . Cant beat experience you jest know that engine will be spot on . We all need a manic mechanic to build our engines . What he doesn't know. Ant worth knowing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @gjalie
    @gjalie Před 2 lety +1

    It's a pleasure to watch the guys working on the bikes!
    Question: does polishing the transmission reduce friction and increase horsepower?

  • @leewaken5059
    @leewaken5059 Před 2 lety

    now THIS was a fun episode!😍

  • @richardfaries3680
    @richardfaries3680 Před rokem

    Man that is awesome!

  • @acek1605
    @acek1605 Před 2 lety

    This is the real treat really enjoy watching some of that favorite wizard tune..... Also would like to add look at the size of that piston you can knock a hole in the wall with that..... that's what I'm talking about 👍 I was about to say that it's right up there with the XR650R way lighter GasGas 500 🙏

  • @waltcomotorsports3994
    @waltcomotorsports3994 Před 2 lety

    Mils is the term your lookin for jeff! Love that xr650 you built its killer!!

  • @bobg1219
    @bobg1219 Před 2 lety +1

    The 300 had a smooth power curve

  • @randycarpenter3663
    @randycarpenter3663 Před 2 lety +1

    Long live 2 strokes!

  • @brandonvarney7258
    @brandonvarney7258 Před 2 lety

    Good to see Jimmy!
    Miss seeing him on Yellowbullet!

  • @kevfinn8232
    @kevfinn8232 Před 2 lety

    Maybe some more workshop vids, this a so satisfying to watch how things go together. Maybe one of the wizards mastery carb rebuilds.

  • @bingbong59
    @bingbong59 Před 2 lety

    It’s after 5pm 😂😂😂😂 way to go , excellent video.

  • @PotatoeJoe69
    @PotatoeJoe69 Před 2 lety

    Gas Gas is good.... but Beta revolutionized 2 strikes in dirt bikes with the RR300, and still have the best 300cc smoker on the market

  • @Louis_m9
    @Louis_m9 Před 2 lety +1

    i was thinking as they were setting the squish glad they took it off the top and not the bottom/base gasket otherwise it would affect port timing. im sure they already considered this off camera though.

  • @michaelmeykens3437
    @michaelmeykens3437 Před 2 lety

    So so awesome! Absolutly love it

  • @bananabrooks3836
    @bananabrooks3836 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your upload.

  • @Bobby8451
    @Bobby8451 Před rokem

    Ahman, it's hurts to see a brand new 2023 bike being taken apart. I was like "NOOOOOO!" LOL

  • @Extremegaz25
    @Extremegaz25 Před 2 lety

    Great video, loved the intricate detail of the motor rebuilding, your professional mechanics need to pass on their knowledge to a good apprentice who will hopefully carry on the good work, I should know, I've got less than 10 years left in the motor trade, and there isn't enough young blood interested. All the best guys and keep up the good work.

  • @DTM45
    @DTM45 Před rokem

    Genius at work.

  • @stewartmackay8537
    @stewartmackay8537 Před 2 lety

    Wow what a machine wat a upgrade really enjoyed the manic mechanics way in which he works just a kick ass bike I'm gonna
    get 1💚💚👌👍✌🤙🤘🖖😄

    • @stewartmackay8537
      @stewartmackay8537 Před 2 lety

      How is actually replying 2 my messages is it a worker from the i.t. side or family

  • @ziruk-king4466
    @ziruk-king4466 Před 2 lety

    Two words-- wow/amazing.

  • @tessbushell5489
    @tessbushell5489 Před 2 lety

    Jeff,the man the myth the legend 👍🏻

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 Před 2 lety +2

    only thing that sucks about this kit is im sure it isnt cheap then ya gotta find somebody to put it together that knows what thier doing then the biggest thing that sucks ya gotta have the cyl milled down for it to work n finally i bet money the cost to make this a 500 cc cost more then half of what the bike cost but hey if ya got the money to piss away more power to ya i guess now we need to see someone beat the shit out of the bike to see how long the motor last and if its reliable

  • @chrisvozza6530
    @chrisvozza6530 Před 2 lety

    All the boxes checked for a dream two stroke bike

  • @SuperDolemite1
    @SuperDolemite1 Před 2 lety

    Working on bikes since 1975 wow! I was born in 1975

  • @CoralReefkid
    @CoralReefkid Před 2 lety

    Canada thank you for the 500 kit

  • @yaseenamin8056
    @yaseenamin8056 Před 2 lety

    Those are some goddamn thumbs right there

  • @empiresrikesfat
    @empiresrikesfat Před 2 lety

    The perfect trail blaster bike

  • @cattivelloco
    @cattivelloco Před rokem

    Top mechanic right here 👏👏👏

  • @ziruk-king4466
    @ziruk-king4466 Před 2 lety

    I also did not know it did not come factory 5. I gas ken and the guys expect to be busy this summer with upgrades to to 5. Please send one to Wyoming thank you -- lol

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 Před 2 lety

    Awesome bike 👍🏻

  • @jasonkennedy1670
    @jasonkennedy1670 Před 2 lety

    4 stroke dirt bike motors are the answer to the question that nobody ever asked

  • @ianreed4636
    @ianreed4636 Před 2 lety

    They say that kit turns that engine into the smoothest 500 money can buy .

  • @johnmurner2418
    @johnmurner2418 Před 2 lety

    💘 this stuff!!

  • @whosahberg
    @whosahberg Před 2 lety +1

    The mechanic who is manic is a good operator , I would let him work on my bike . A question for SEEN ~ YER .. , if you had only 2 bikes to choose from , no others available. CR500RR or BRC500 ? .. your choice SIR

  • @lenhannaford8718
    @lenhannaford8718 Před rokem

    I also was a mechanic from the 70s. I was taught to cross torque bolts, not just tighten them as you go clockwise around the cases?

  • @BikerBenny
    @BikerBenny Před rokem

    😳😳😳 HOLY COW!!

  • @bobg1219
    @bobg1219 Před 2 lety

    The Magnum Eagle LIVES!!!!

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 Před 2 lety

    Gotta love GASGAS

  • @daylemackintosh9966
    @daylemackintosh9966 Před 2 lety

    They have started selling gas gas up at drysdales in Perth Scotland proper nice bikes

  • @rickstrom6097
    @rickstrom6097 Před 2 lety +1

    Quality! That would be a fun job putting together the piece. I forgot what BRC charges for it i think it was 900 bucks. I think week end warriors can do it with a press minus the shaved heat. Thanks for sharing. Awesome!

    • @Goose-it
      @Goose-it Před 2 lety +1

      I believe BRC kits are $5000-$7000

    • @rickstrom6097
      @rickstrom6097 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Goose-it Talking about putting it together 900 bucks. Take your old engine out and putting in the kit.

    • @rickstrom6097
      @rickstrom6097 Před 2 lety +3

      Saying that Kaplan Cycles probably can do for less then that or equal and you don't have to ship your bike to Canada. There have been plenty that have and always thought that was crazy.

  • @donaldsharp3682
    @donaldsharp3682 Před 2 lety

    Love these build videos!!!#

  • @raoulwoodruffbecker1518

    why didn't you mill the head? wouldn't milling the cylinder down affect porting?

  • @bones6554
    @bones6554 Před 2 lety

    What is out the door price on one of these vs the stock 300?

  • @frencvoo1960
    @frencvoo1960 Před 2 lety

    Jeff did the magic

  • @tanneralexander5886
    @tanneralexander5886 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @dennisoven9259
    @dennisoven9259 Před 2 lety

    1.3mm (50/1000) is quite tight squish for big bore for EURO standards. 60 is better but still tight. We use more in the range of 80-85/thou squish and a tad higher comp ratio. Tight squish is generally not recommended for elastic throttle response for enduro riding, heat wise, impact on internals and overall longevity. It is used primarily for MX or cart engines. I do notice that "USAans" like it tight overall and also use higher octane fuel to compensate for higher heat. Also, rather than milling bottom of cyl, we mill the head, and also cut some dome material out, to compensate for compression increase. By no means a critic, just comparison. That is an animal on its own, thanks for the video, I'd really like to test it.