QUARANTINE with the 1999 Honda CR250

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  • @donnelly86nixon20
    @donnelly86nixon20 Před 4 lety +77

    Dis guiser legend you can ride like a 16-year old and I've never seen anyone bench press. A cr 500 I'd give anything to be like him

    • @caseyanderson7600
      @caseyanderson7600 Před 3 lety +6

      Where is the video of kaplan bench pressing a 500 gotta see that. That might be the most American thing a man can do.

    • @caseyanderson7600
      @caseyanderson7600 Před 3 lety

      @I.v. I don't think I understand what you are saying.

    • @mad-pit3832
      @mad-pit3832 Před 3 lety +1

      @I.v. all the decent 500s except ktm and husky are Japanese???

    • @AmazingBlaze0
      @AmazingBlaze0 Před rokem +1

      @@mad-pit3832 you must not be from planet earth. Yes of course. But who bought the most 2 Strokes in the 80s? Americans. Not only that. They’re American because Americans ride them and have been and it’s almost a tradition atleast where I’m from that your dad shows you how to ride one, my dad did and all of my close friends dads did besides a few. They’re also city boys so that explains that.

  • @MOBSTERDSP
    @MOBSTERDSP Před 4 lety +178

    He rides like he’s 16 years old with no fear 👍🏽

  • @nyctraderjcostabile
    @nyctraderjcostabile Před 4 lety +22

    Can't kill a Honda.. My boys trike from 80s still kickin.

  • @ajsold-schoolmotors2225
    @ajsold-schoolmotors2225 Před 3 lety +24

    That sound never gets old. Beautiful.

  • @bobsiebens4750
    @bobsiebens4750 Před 4 lety +65

    "There is no front lawn anymore"
    😀

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety +1

      Bob Siebens i have a cr 125 in my channel look if you want

    • @erikjonromnes
      @erikjonromnes Před 3 lety

      Snow covered that right up!

  • @TheAdoringFan7
    @TheAdoringFan7 Před 4 lety +55

    Hahahahahaa "we're givin the people what they wanna see" DAMN RIGHT KENNY!

    • @Damjansen
      @Damjansen Před 4 lety +1

      Wait for me here.

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety +1

      I have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @seather863
    @seather863 Před 4 lety +54

    Who needs a rototiller when you have a CR250.

    • @tonyv7660
      @tonyv7660 Před 4 lety +1

      That's a Unadilla roto-tilla! 👍

    • @joegilly1523
      @joegilly1523 Před 4 lety

      Tony V You must be from upstate ,I am also

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety +2

      I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @logi-protransport3096
    @logi-protransport3096 Před 3 lety +7

    Greatings from Germany, i love this video, if it is possible again i will come to visit your museum, you guy can be proud of all those nice bikes!!!!!!

  • @motomash6143
    @motomash6143 Před 4 lety +6

    I own a 98 cr250 in mint condition.its a great bike

  • @robertgirdwood1801
    @robertgirdwood1801 Před 4 lety +15

    All the best from scotland 👍 had 3 of these 97,99,01 and I’ve stuck with the 99.. no newer bike compares

  • @donelistening5132
    @donelistening5132 Před 4 lety +11

    This is one of the best video you guys have done. Thank you. F the quarantine

  • @juantabby4787
    @juantabby4787 Před 4 lety +51

    3:02 That beautiful echo lasted 1.83 seconds

    • @User37621
      @User37621 Před 4 lety

      A bunch of good echos on this one 🔊🔊

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel...

  • @9186frank
    @9186frank Před 3 lety +5

    I love this MX front yard track

  • @1970sRacing
    @1970sRacing Před 4 lety +3

    it's Ricky Carmichael (Kaplan America!)

  • @vg3203
    @vg3203 Před 4 lety +2

    Had a 98 CR250..Savage bike!!

  • @jakejames1977
    @jakejames1977 Před 4 lety +13

    Got a 2000 cr 250 and 2001 cr 125 both mint condition. Went through both of them. fresh suspension, fresh top ends, all pivots greased linkage bearings greased, new plastics, new stock repop graphics . New dunlop tires Beautiful bikes ! They were very low hour bikes when I got them . Even the original sprockets still mint prove there low hour bikes . Can't wait to ride them this year at the local tracks

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety +1

      Jacob Long i have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @apachechief6583
    @apachechief6583 Před 3 lety +2

    I just got done with my 97 cr250r and love it. It hangs with my cuzin 99 all day long. You can’t go wrong with the 2 stroke Honda’s.

  • @jasonmeyers5849
    @jasonmeyers5849 Před rokem +1

    That's my bike! 99 CR250, best dirt bike I've ever had and no plans to part with it. I just wish Honda hadn't stopped making parts for it!

  • @andybowyer3602
    @andybowyer3602 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm gonna keep coming back to this video! Whenever I need a 2stroke fix this is where youl find me!!!!👊✊💨💨💨

  • @ontheedge33371
    @ontheedge33371 Před 4 lety +4

    I have a 2000 CR 250 R
    I’m almost fifty so together we are 70years
    Love that bike and we fly through the air together !
    Big jumps no prob :)

  • @diggs7252
    @diggs7252 Před 4 lety +3

    I could listen to this thing ALL day!

  • @barryzoo5923
    @barryzoo5923 Před 4 lety +2

    Animal of a bike 👍💪💯

  • @tworivers71
    @tworivers71 Před 4 lety +1

    My blood is Honda Red! I own a 2004 CR250 . I cut my 2 stroke teeth in the mid 90's on a 1991 CR250. That bike fuggin ripped!! Gotta come up there oneday and meet Kaplan and talk Hondas....!

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 Před 3 lety +3

    Nothing like ripping around a 250 in a little snow. Ton of fun.👍

  • @jerrymarcum9981
    @jerrymarcum9981 Před 4 lety +9

    Such a positive experience watching your videos ! Man that field was getting plowed!

  • @coreyvail3837
    @coreyvail3837 Před 4 lety +8

    That's my kind of quarantine! Rock on. Spending mine wrenching on my bikes.

  • @kevincosta9228
    @kevincosta9228 Před 3 lety +2

    For an old dirt biker like me, the giggle factor of this video is off the chart. So much fun.

  • @jakerose992
    @jakerose992 Před 4 lety +5

    Love my 99 cr250. Shout out from Wi!

  • @mattlindstrom7890
    @mattlindstrom7890 Před 4 lety +17

    I agree the 99 was faster than my 02

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Matt I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @BeeRocket2010
    @BeeRocket2010 Před 4 lety +4

    Just perfection, the bike, the sound, the riding and just the atmosphere and vibes, just amazing, even the comment section is all love for the 2 stroke cr250 and sharing stories about our babies past and present. I'm from Australia and hunted for a 2001 cr250 for years and I've got her, I love it dearly hehe just need a lectron carby and take off the massive rear superx sprocket and put a nice smaller motox one. Long live everyone here peace out ;)

  • @lawrencemacdonald9454
    @lawrencemacdonald9454 Před 3 lety +4

    A cr two stroke on the pipe is like heaven

  • @BikerBenny
    @BikerBenny Před 4 lety +16

    4:09. 😁😁 He must be stright from the island with that accent ⚡⚡⚡
    🌩 TUNDA🌩

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      BikerBenny i have a cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @tylersgarage3553
    @tylersgarage3553 Před 4 lety +2

    Can’t wait to try out my Hoosiers on my 94 CR250!!

    • @maxwellglobule6543
      @maxwellglobule6543 Před 3 lety

      i'm from france buddy, where can i find hoosters tyres please?

    • @tylersgarage3553
      @tylersgarage3553 Před 3 lety

      @@maxwellglobule6543 had to go straight to the Hoosier website to buy them.

  • @jamesfeige572
    @jamesfeige572 Před 2 lety +1

    This is my favorite video ever, the sound is awesome, two thumbs up.

  • @ub4943
    @ub4943 Před 4 lety +2

    Awsome RIPPEN!!!Please send it more!!! You & the boy LAPS!! we need more!!!! Make some noise!!! We shall be FREE!!! God bless you KAPLIN AMERICA & the entire New England Motor Cycle Museum!!

  • @anthonybressler4404
    @anthonybressler4404 Před 4 lety +7

    Great bike Ken. I just picked up a 2001 and love it. God Bless.

  • @troykirkpatrick8947
    @troykirkpatrick8947 Před 4 lety +3

    "Smells better than candy in the morning"😂 I just got this bike with some parts needing replaced. I'm super excited to get it going after watching this video!

  • @jaysongraft3627
    @jaysongraft3627 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks Kaplan's family and colleagues. Ken sr makes it look easy. Big ken can sent it👍😎

  • @reginaldredman6767
    @reginaldredman6767 Před 4 lety +6

    ☺😁😂 Tears of joy! Beautiful and she SOUND AWSOME! Love it. I miss my 88 & 92 CR 250 R.😢

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Reginald I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @peterbonivart6818
    @peterbonivart6818 Před 4 lety +7

    Had a '97, loved it!

    • @motomash6143
      @motomash6143 Před 4 lety +1

      I have a 98, great bike

    • @marthamryglod291
      @marthamryglod291 Před 3 lety +1

      Great bike fantastic engine awful suspension

    • @caseyanderson7600
      @caseyanderson7600 Před 3 lety

      @@marthamryglod291 showa suspension was and is considered one of the best do you know how to adjust it correctly? I have a 1998 screaming 🦅 So I know. If you said bad head twitch and a little unstable at high speed I'd agree but not on the suspension thing.

    • @marthamryglod291
      @marthamryglod291 Před 3 lety

      @@caseyanderson7600 yeah it was never serviced when I bought it in '99, so I only know what it felt like worn out. After factory connection did the revalve, it was a huuuge improvement

    • @caseyanderson7600
      @caseyanderson7600 Před 3 lety

      @@marthamryglod291 good deal they're great reliable bikes. I need to do my suspension soon I'm hard on seals.

  • @thomasforman7628
    @thomasforman7628 Před 4 lety +3

    You guys got me back into riding dirtbikes over a year ago. Been off of 1 for 17 years. Never thought I would ride again but hell i am. Its fun.

  • @milfordtrethowan2474
    @milfordtrethowan2474 Před 4 lety +4

    You & your son's knowledge & passion is second to none I know the 500's get a lot of the press but that 250 is a true gem and boy did you just prove it you are truly blessed and yes I will admit I am just a little bit jealous !! 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Milford Trethowan I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @donelistening5132
    @donelistening5132 Před 4 lety +1

    Best ever. Shreddn in the snow

  • @chuckdelara7515
    @chuckdelara7515 Před 4 lety +4

    I have a 99 yz250 and it's bulletproof. There is just something about a CR that makes me salivate!

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Chuck Delara i have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

    • @chuckdelara7515
      @chuckdelara7515 Před 4 lety +1

      @@seby_hrc5324 I checked it out. Good job and nice bike! Thnx

  • @Mr10usdad
    @Mr10usdad Před 4 lety +2

    Snowing! Wow I am in Georgia and it is 82f. Great video i have a 1995 CR250 that i restored and love!

  • @cootersgarage4408
    @cootersgarage4408 Před 4 lety +2

    That thing will plow up the counry side. Badass to the FN bone. Kick tut hat ass and take those names brother. 73 from Hillsboro Texas!

  • @thomasrenfrow609
    @thomasrenfrow609 Před 4 lety +13

    Screamin Eagle!

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

    • @dirtdiggler9293
      @dirtdiggler9293 Před 4 lety

      I got a 97 and 99
      Which year is better
      I have uncle ronnies sticker on my truck
      Screaming 🦅
      I eat ass
      I need TP fer me bunghole

  • @eatmyshortsman926
    @eatmyshortsman926 Před 3 lety +2

    I own a 98 and I love it! Still runs like this one.

  • @davewyatt1468
    @davewyatt1468 Před 4 lety +1

    I rode my friends 1999 CR250 when it was brand new I had a 1992 RM125 at the time, god I miss those bikes

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Dave I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @eric-hl8mc
    @eric-hl8mc Před 4 lety +4

    Glad u guys did vid on this year of cr. I own this same bike. Been a great bike, fun to ride. Im keeping mine forever. Just a great great bike

  • @nicefish10
    @nicefish10 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a 99 Cr 250 and that was about the funnest woods bike I ever owned!

  • @Studdfromhell
    @Studdfromhell Před 3 lety +1

    Sup guys. I have a low hour 1999 cr250r I got in 2010. I did the suspension myself, rebuilt the complete engine just cus the cylinder had a scratch. I had LA SLEEVE do a.big bore. Stage 3 porting, VForce 3 reeds, new tires and I had to gear it a little tall due to the mass amounts of bottom end the big bore added. FMF Gnarly pipe. ECT. The bike absolutely flys. It holds 450s off. I love it and it is a Beast. I enjoy your videos. I'm almost 50.

  • @jarydt1152
    @jarydt1152 Před 4 lety +2

    I have a 1999 cr 125 and a 1999 cr250, so much fun 👍

  • @richdouche8253
    @richdouche8253 Před 3 lety +9

    Engine sounds full on! Great vid!
    I'm 6'3" 240lb and had a '98. Awesome power and ergonomics. Sold it to get an '01 because of internet hype, saying it was a better bike. Nope. Not for me.
    The '98 felt better ergonomically and I preferred the "rigid" frame and suspension. The motor felt stronger in the '98 too and both were fresh, so I don't get the hype? Wished I'd just kept the '98 even though the '01 was in overall better shape (everything new/upgraded).

    • @gjalie
      @gjalie Před 2 lety +1

      agreed, great ergo's for bigger people. and engine was a beast

    • @Prohortico
      @Prohortico Před 2 lety +1

      I’m 5’6” - had the ‘99 when I was 115lbs out of high school... I swear that bike didn’t know I was there, when ridden by a flea there is literally nothing it wouldn’t lose a drag race too 🤣 But scary as hell for a guy my size!

    • @richdouche8253
      @richdouche8253 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Prohortico Same same ... Even at 240lb that motor pulled like I wasn't even on the bike! Best 2-stroke motor I've ever owned (power curve per CC). It had power everywhere and just flat out ripped when you pinned it.
      I loved trail riding when I'd get onto a straight logging road and could just pull thru the gears. I've owned a Hayabusa and that ole CR was just as fun in a straight line. Off-road vs on road, but still....

  • @kevmc209
    @kevmc209 Před 4 lety +31

    Cr250rs are the best bikes ever made!!! Bottom line

  • @flangemccann235
    @flangemccann235 Před 4 lety +3

    Bless Up The Kaplans

  • @brianmorrison9066
    @brianmorrison9066 Před 4 lety +2

    She is running a touch rich even in that 30f weather.

  • @sjiroofingandmaintenancese2494

    That sound.

  • @nevanrushing3608
    @nevanrushing3608 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome brother! You are living your dream, riding all those premium bikes from the past! Torque!!!!!

  • @edvillela5197
    @edvillela5197 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Kaplan America, I needed to see a video like this today 👍🏻

  • @longboardguy
    @longboardguy Před 4 lety +1

    There is nothing sweeter then the note of a 2T in crisp cool weather love it. That thing decimated the lawn lol

  • @dracer555
    @dracer555 Před 4 lety +3

    I’d say the most fun dirt bike ever, I’ve road them 25 years.

  • @mikelyons469
    @mikelyons469 Před 3 lety +2

    Dad definitely knows how to wring it out And row the gearbox!👍

  • @skbarry1
    @skbarry1 Před 4 lety +1

    I met him at southwick motocross with my brother, your a good guy man God bless

  • @bk7878
    @bk7878 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice vid on a how to putting in a drainage ditch, without heavy equipment! I own a 99' CR250 almost as clean as yours, gotta love them 2 strokes!!!

  • @travismaniagigglebush247

    I officially own this dragon 99 cr 250 now I will begin to rebuild it all ....Kaplan ur a serous inspiration for this hillbilly who dug his first 250 2 stroke out the old dump piles on boat mountain..newton co Arkansas...thanks again man

  • @FaLLeNReApEr13
    @FaLLeNReApEr13 Před 4 měsíci

    Paul Pinsonnault is a absolute stud & a legend, love that man

  • @worthyo
    @worthyo Před 4 lety +2

    That exhaust note has made me 17 again! I love the smell o two stroke in a morning

  • @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2
    @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2 Před 4 lety +2

    That thing is quick

  • @user-xp4zr9fu3h
    @user-xp4zr9fu3h Před 3 měsíci

    You guys are awesome, I love your videos, I grew up in the 80's, got into riding, owned a few different machines, loved my 86 Tecate 250, my mother didn't, God bless, ride safe, keep up the great channel!

  • @slabdaddy4209
    @slabdaddy4209 Před 4 lety +5

    Nice hole shot!! that cr is clean!!👍👍

  • @garyhunt9838
    @garyhunt9838 Před 2 lety +1

    Now THAT's the TRUE sound of Motocross right there 😍

  • @dreichel85
    @dreichel85 Před 4 lety +1

    What a beauty! Great job making it sparkle!

  • @Tommy-iv4cd
    @Tommy-iv4cd Před 4 lety +2

    I was just out rippin my brand new drz400sm here in Chicago. Stay strong 🇺🇸 we got this my people

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      Tommy I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @tzunec
    @tzunec Před rokem +1

    This video is the reason of me buying and restoring a cr 250 1997., and its a ripperrrrr...

  • @marvinthemartian3929
    @marvinthemartian3929 Před 4 lety +3

    Honda has more motor cross championships than any other maker 125 250 and 500

  • @krisjato
    @krisjato Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful looking and sounding motorcycle! Great stuff, Ken!

  • @stinkstar1
    @stinkstar1 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks I needed that!

  • @trevorthuringer2272
    @trevorthuringer2272 Před 4 lety +1

    I used to have a built '93 CR125R and I loved it, was my first bike til I sold it to a young kid just getting into mx riding so I'm glad it's still living on

  • @deppipesdavey5471
    @deppipesdavey5471 Před 4 lety +1

    Its a shame the plastics cut into the sub frame and main frame alloy,i place rubber under my plastics to stop the wear on the frame.I came 1st in a 2hr hare and hound race in the uk last week on my 98 against 2020 bikes.love these vids ,i would love to visit you guy's if am ever over in the USA.

  • @eastbaymauiboy
    @eastbaymauiboy Před 4 lety +1

    My CR250 was 10 years older than that one, but I'd be instantly at home on that thing slingin 40ft roost. 500's are beasts, but with a little bit of skill you can wring-out at 250 with WIDE eyes and a MASSIVE smile on your face!!
    😲😬😁😃

  • @Mr257weatherby
    @Mr257weatherby Před 2 lety +1

    I feel fortunate that I have an 01' CR250. Based on condition I would guess it has 60 to 80 hours on it. I may have put 10 on it in the last 2 years. Amazing machines.

  • @JimmyR83
    @JimmyR83 Před 3 lety +2

    I had two of those 99 cr 250s what a great bike that was. That crisp sound bricks back memories lol

  • @johndoe-ly8jt
    @johndoe-ly8jt Před 4 lety +2

    I know yours is a 1999 but I’ve been on a lot of 125’s. I had a 1998 cr125, personally the fastest 125 I’ve ever been on for some reason. One beast of a bike. I can’t even imagine a 1999 cr250 lol. I ended up selling it to a kid coming off a Ktm125 and he said that Honda was way faster.

  • @jacobsimmons2212
    @jacobsimmons2212 Před rokem

    The ruts being made in the snow is very pleasurable

  • @jamescarlucci9867
    @jamescarlucci9867 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic bike..And you are not kidding about these bikes are getting harder and harder to find.
    Just for fun, I look on craigslist nationwide, and there isn't anything out there, especially the
    condition of the bikes you have there!!!

  • @tysonthewolfe93
    @tysonthewolfe93 Před 3 lety +1

    Back in 1999 Lusk, Windham, Tortelli, LaRocco, Pichon, Voss, and Hughes were on a 1999 Honda CR250R.

  • @supermototrolls7344
    @supermototrolls7344 Před 4 lety +3

    "We're giving people what they wanna see" . I drink for that! 🍺🍺

  • @aaronjuarbe
    @aaronjuarbe Před 3 lety +1

    I love this Channel and all there 2smoke action nothing like it would love to be around these guys

  • @jameskeating9947
    @jameskeating9947 Před 4 lety

    You guys did a really good job on that I love my 1998 CR250R two-stroke power 4life my89 seems just as fast God bless and stay safe

    • @motomash6143
      @motomash6143 Před 4 lety

      I also ride a 98 cr250 in mint condition

  • @happytimesagain3458
    @happytimesagain3458 Před 4 lety +1

    I hope you guys do another "Send It" video like this one!! 👍👍

  • @RonnieMacJr69
    @RonnieMacJr69 Před 3 lety +3

    Love my 98!

  • @morsecode007
    @morsecode007 Před 3 lety

    Brought back memories. Someone showed up in our trails when were kids (crossed it up and tore the tree bark off one of the trees with back tire) - lit our trails a blaze and left. To this day, we still don't know who it was. God Bless America 😂🇺🇸

  • @dacrd
    @dacrd Před 4 lety +5

    Great thumbnail that roost is epic.

    • @seby_hrc5324
      @seby_hrc5324 Před 4 lety

      cee I have the cr 125 1999 in my channel look if you want

  • @loris199
    @loris199 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the awesome videos Ken

  • @johnnyem-grafix4024
    @johnnyem-grafix4024 Před 3 lety +2

    How’d I miss this !!!! By the JR. you killed it 👌🏻 on that race I was watching lastnight - you killed it on everything and the hole shot from the gate - 🤝🤙🏻👌🏻🙏🇺🇸💪🏻

  • @shaunbradley5253
    @shaunbradley5253 Před 2 lety +1

    It's about time you turn that plot of land into a mini testing dirt track!!!!!!

  • @herycr250r2
    @herycr250r2 Před 4 lety +2

    Honda CR250R 1999 👍🇨🇿

  • @User37621
    @User37621 Před 4 lety +2

    Would love to see refresh videos including all the things you mentioned - steam clean, vapor machine etc. 👍🏻 Also those graphics look to be installed very well, a video for that would be great 💪🏻

  • @Fk_your_couch
    @Fk_your_couch Před 3 lety

    On any your videos I am never disappointed at how great these fucking bikes run!!! Nice work