WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL TWO STROKE MOTORCYCLES MEET AT HIGH STAKES DRAG BIKE RACE! FULL 2 STROKE RACE!
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- Enjoy this epic two stroke drag bike clash as some of the most powerful, legendary and iconic 2 stroke motorcycles settle the score, drag race for glory and attempt to break 2 stroke world records at the Dash for Cash drag race at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. Turn up the volume and enjoy the sweet two stroke sounds, acceleration and top speed in the class known as Super Eliminator as fast vintage Kawasaki triples like the H2 750 and H1 500 battle the legendary Suzuki GT 750 “water buffalo” and more. A dozen of the nation’s top two stroke racers will collide as defending event champion big tire H2 racer Thad Neeld, “Texas” David Boyd, H1 500 Fast by Gast rider Jeff Auzaldua, Rick Steinard, Matt Seeley, Kevin Hutchinson on the Suzuki GT 750 “Water Buffalo” successor of the T-500, the first drag bike of Larry “Spiderman” McBride, Eric Thomas of Pittsburgh and his H1 500 Pro Street Bike with a H2 750 motor, innovator “Smokin” Joe Molyneux, green machine H2 rider David Derrick, Cancer survivor Roger Wilhem Jr. on a borrowed Thad Neeld H2 750 and West Virginia racer and record holder Scott Allen. Enjoy and share with a fellow two stroke fan.
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Thanks for keeping two strokes off of the endangered species list!
There's nothing like the aroma of an over-rich two stroke starting up in the morning.
YES . I HAVE 2 STROKE THREE WHEEL
Love two stroke smells lush sounds even better and I had kh250 and kh400 the rd250 Rd 400 cofin tanks were faster but didn't look as good lol
@All Time Productions I was just coming to comment the same thing
I'm hoping to get a house so remote that license is a suggestion and getting a herd of dirt bikes
Yes the sound and smell nothing beats it ❤
Boy do these 2 strokes sound great... let me talk over them
LOL!
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Hahahahahahahahaha 😷👍🏿🏴
Whattt???......
@@rolandrodriguez3854 the misouri kid is trying to say he would much rather just hear the pipes than have the pipes interrupted by talking all over the sound. 😷
Brings back memories of my 400 kawasaki triple. Drove it to California from Wisconsin and back with not one problem. My brother said I stunk like oil and exhaust when I got there but it smelled more like cologne to me.
Right on, my first bike was a '76 KH 400! That bike was massive fun. I used to take it airborne at the railroad tracks....
VICTORY! that's what you smelled like
Amazing video! Great memories. Loved when my 73 H2 came "on the pipes" and the front end got light.
this are some rare bikes- even more rare as dragracers- and many where beautiful built ! great vid thanx
Thank you so much for posting up this video. I ran across this page accidentally I absolutely loved this video.
Snap, Crackle,Pop! Love that sound! What's equally interesting is the sound of suped up snowmobiles! They are incredible!
Thank you sir warms my heart to see these two stroke bikes from the 70,s screaming
Respect to all racer, spokeperson, and this channel.
Love to see all beautifull oldskool bike still in great condition 🤘
thank you! you are always welcome here!
I've got chills, that is music to my ears! My first moto memories were my neighbors H1 with Denko's. My scariest moto memory was when my own H1, which was tweaked to the high end, seized the center cylinder when I shut down throttle after blitzing through the gears. After I pulled in the clutch it tank slapped for a bit, then somewhere around 70 mph it finally stabilized. Just before I stopped I popped the clutch, rode it home and sold it to my old neighbor, the one whose H1 was my first bike memories. The circle of life!
I had a buddy who owned an H-1 back in the day. I used to ride it a lot. What I remember most about it was its incredible acceleration and the fact that it was really hard to keep the front wheel on the ground. A wheelie machine!
Yeah. I rode my buddie"s one time and that was enough. Gotta be crazy to ride one of those things.
what a bs artist you are
Water buffalo made me laugh, we called the GT750's kettles and still do, been there done that.
Yeah, used to have a screaming Kawasaki KH400 triple, loved that thing! Also owned Yamaha RD and RZ 250 two strokes. Great video!!
My uncle had a water buffalo with chambers that sounded amazing and I had an RD 400 with DG pipes and gold DG heads. . Fun bikes.
In 1984 i went 10.33&10.34 on my h2 foot shifting in stock frame 4"over swing arm road racing slick at Connecticut dragway.
In 1984 i was 2 and took my first steps.
That's cool, man. I'm from CT.
Arghh two stroke sound from heaven, nice!
I'm glad you like it! Come out next year!
I recall the sound and the anger in these engines.. the pop is defining... oh the memories.. this brings back the fun days.. thanks
Two strokes are absolutely THE BEST thing that has ever happened to internal combustion engines.
One of the most powerful and noisiest I have seen is one that the late Mike Hailwood raced it's only one I believe is the 125 six cillender Honda I saw him race that at Cadwell park
The Sound & Smell of my very misspent youth.
Absolutely loved it.
My older brother (by 6yrs) joined the Navy in 1972 right after high school. His first year, month long leave in 73 he rode home to Nor-Cal on a brand new 1973 "H1 Mach 4 Kawasaki 500". I almost died!
I'm the bike nut, not him! He knew that and teased me, saying he "almost got me a new Kawi 350 triple when he bought his 500 but since I was only 13, mom & dad woulda said no! ".... Jerk!
But he "had to leave the 500 home" cause his first tour of duty was in Hawaii, & "don't touch his G..damn bike!" Sooo ,, he told me 3 yrs later he knew I'd sneak it away when the folks weren't looking and have fun! Love that guy!
Which is exactly what I did, of course, always worried as hell!
Many many adventures and memories. Thanks guys for the videos, I'll subscribe right now! 👍😁 P. S. I was one of the cool rebels in school because "I had a Kawi 500 and rode it to school" (sssh)! from the 9th grade. Tell ya later about ditching all the cops! Yes I was a dumb ass!
I want to be as excited about life as this announcer is about drag racing.
Just get a two-stroke.
@@pizzadude6615 you'l be excited to see it every single day.
stick around! and drink a Monster, lol. Thanks for watching.
Trikki Nikki . It's much easier to be exited about death. I know I will be grateful to embrace it when I decide to go.
@@thedoctor2102 Please don't let it be your choice , unless you are suffering way much :) God bless you brother :) :( :)
Just got my first 2 stroke bike, 73 Suzuki gt250, and needs a lot of workn parts looking forward to getting it running. West coast, on the Salish Sea. Excellent vid, thanks for the upload.
Great video! I had a KH400 when I was a kid. I'm fortunate to still be alive.
Had an H2 back in the 70's, my friends dad had a water buffalo. Also raced a CR500 in the 80's, good stuff. Also had a few scary snowmobiles, those were really fast. Nothing like a 1000cc triple two stroke!
I rode a 750 race kit in it the owner was a bike fanatic with broken bones cast on his leg and telling me his wife hates his bikes but he was into racing good memories back in 88 it rattled me that's most fastest bike on the planet I like your stuff brother
I knew a fellow who built and raced a record breaking H2 drag bike. He was a very innovative builder, and was well connected and respected in H2 race circles. Some of the biggest names in H2 racing today knew him well. When most racers were simply sending their engines to the master, Paul Gast, he did almost all of his own porting, tuning, fabricating etc. He was quite possibly the very first racer to put nitrous on an H2. He told me that he was, and to this day I have no reason to doubt it.
Later he solved the fragile transmission issue that plagues all H2 drag racers, and mated a Z1 900 transmission to his bike. This was an incredible feat of engineering, design and fabrication. He was a master welder, machinist and fabricator, and did everything himself. It looked great, and worked flawlessly for many seasons. To this day, I haven't seen another H2 with such a modification.
He told me it made 200 HP, and weighed a mere 200 pounds. He was super meticulous about shaving weight, and said this was very important for an H2, since they were so limited on displacement. His 60-foot times were some of the best, and he painstakingly kept up with this and sought to improve upon it. He said his bike was always stock bore too - 748cc.
In the early 90s he rode it to a record breaking 8th mile pass in 5.18 seconds. It was a perfect, beautiful pass. I was there, and was blown away by the spectacle. I never forgot it either. To this day I can still watch that pass play out in my mind, and remember every detail. I was near the finish line, and his front wheel was an inch of the ground when he went by.
He offered to sell me the bike for $3000.00 when he quit racing, without the nitrous, which he concluded was worth a few extra thousand for the innovative, one of a kind "tricks" that he had perfected and which made it the quickest in the world. I had grown up on Triples, but I wouldn't have ridden that beast with the nitrous anyway. I was a starving young husband and soon-to-be father with a hefty mortgage though, and had all the other bills that came with starting a family. I now wish I had done it anyway, and could donate it to the Barber's Museum so others could appreciate it.
I changed jobs about that time and had to travel a lot. Then all the pressures of raising kids etc hit. My priorities changed because of this. We both moved during that period too, and I lost touch with him, but I often think of him and wonder what became of that very special bike.
The 2-stroke racing community lost a world class racer and gentleman when he passed away in 2011 at just 58 years of age.
RIP, Steven Berton Jacks.
Really alot of fun! Love the Dragster bikes, that 500 was nice! The triples are awesome!
love these old 2 strokes , sorry I ever sold my Walter wolf Rg 250 years ago but still kept my other 2 oldies 86 gsxr 750 & 93 fireblade , cheers from Ireland , great video & very professionally done
If 1320 video had an announcer like this guy......come to think of it , this channel is the 1320 video of motorcycle drag racing as always , awesome video ....
That was awesome !! More please . 2stroke for life !!
Great Video of two STROKES , I Love Them and have quite a few of them ! Keep Them Coming !
Bad thing they got banned.. and people is not making them anymore ( custom ones )
I love 2 stroke bikes. I had a 76 Kawasaki 400KH 2 stroke triple. I sure wish I still had that bike. I could never keep the front wheels on the ground. Used to get many tickets when I'd leave the cops' Harley's at a red light in a cloud of blue smoke. I always did wheelies off the line at a red light.
W. Rusty Lane they were seriously out of balance.
Now this is awesome! I’ve been really getting into two stroke power lately!
Love two strokes. Great that they still are racing them . Great stuff.
Richard Shutrump which one is your favorite?
I grew up 4 miles from Martin dragstrip. And raced my 76 Suzuki water Buffalo there in the 80’s. I now live in Pittsburgh
imagine my delight seeing this video of home. Thanks so much for sharing this👍🙂
never road a motorcycle or owned one, but i do love that sound a lot from 2 strokes its so cool ive always wanted a 2 stroke suzuki jimny from japan love watching the few offroad videos of those little jeeps sounds so sick
I bought a H2 in 1974 on the east side of Indy. I raced it until 79 then sold it. Bill Burdette of Denco performance of Indy helped me with motor work and I did all the chassis work. I sure enjoyed the video and thank you for doing that.
As a collector of vintage 2stroke bikes it's great to see them strung out and running strong
Waaaaay back in the 1980's I had a water buffalo, a Kawasaki 400 and an RD400. Loved all of them, wish I still had them.
Biggest mistake of my life was selling my H2 500 triple . These videos remind me of the good old days. I LOVE THE SMELL OF 2 STROKE EXHAUST IN THE MORNING.!!👍🏍
I was given a kawi 350 triple, in grade 8 , for good grades.i asked if I could trade it for a yz125, probably alive because of that move.25 dirt bikes, 0 Street bikes in my life
@@richardkey4289 You're probably right , I killed myself on my first H2 750 Triple , but they brung me back to life , then I slipped into coma 2months later I woke up and looked like a monster ! , I don't know why people are calling the H2 a 500 ? that was the H1 500 . Well I am still alive in 2020 dang wtf
@@albertchavez2693 glad to hear that you made it through that accident!
Wanna buy one?
@@dapperdan3204 sorry Dan I would love to but I can't at this time things are tight. I really miss that bike!!🇺🇸🏍
My first 2 stroke was a Yamaha RD400!
Nothing like a 2 stroke!
Thanks for the videos and the memory jog!
My first street bike....I miss it....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
Wow 😝 . Awesome video ' J ' . Luv the sound of the 2stroke ( swarm of angry wasps ) 👍👍👍. Reminds me of my old Rd 125 LC 😝😝😝
My neighbor has a H1 drag bike from the late 70's. He says you can watch the chassis flex as you go down the track.
I wish there were more people there.
There's no way a video can reproduce the sound of a triple 2 stroke -
you have to be there to appreciate it.
Thanks I needed that. Hard to find the old triples in hill climbs now days
Check out the 2020 Gathering! More great two strokes and a 7.99! czcams.com/video/v7hDX6VAFZk/video.html
Watching from newhampshire and I've allways loved 2 strokes.witch looked like a dying breed I'm happy to see that ya all are making the 2 strokes live I just subscribed for that reason ..godbless
Wonderful. Thanks for all this mate!
That GT750 sounds so freaking good. Brings back memories of my Dads.
My first bike, 72 S2. Then RD400, then GT750. Fun video.
The guy started his(in the beginning) bike at the line by kick starting it.....FELL ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING
After the burn out it got stuck in third. It had to be shut off to get it back to neutral to re start it. That bike ran a 8.612 @ 151.11 this January.
If you close your eyes this sounds like a lumberjack competition!😁
Yes it does
Sounds like they’re running away with their chainsaws
I was drag racing a 500 triple in the 80s i was 16 and building the drag bikes .now I'm 46 and nice to see that there why more of them out at the track now . I never seen that many triple drag bikes awesome
I love these bikes. Well actually I love all drag bikes. LOL. Your coverage is truly appreciated as you bring it all to us. I like the longer vids by the way, with interviews and discussion of what the bike class truly is. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Thank so much bud! Please share and bring some new subscribers. Which bike is your fav?
@@cycledrag I like the H2 750 best from this video.
My 500 triple was bad ass and it was and will remain my favorite all time bike.
I have a 75 H1 and an H2 project bike. Great video!
Sweet...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe
Love them, keep bringing the good stuff. Love your site.
Beautiful machines!
Thanks for the upload guys 🤜🤛
You got it! Which bike is your fav?
CycleDrag the green Kawi 2stroke "tripple" is my absolute favorite and dream bike!
I’m riding the H2R and this bike would be just perfect in my garage!
What is your favorite bike buddy?
I had two H2's 72 & 74 ...Denco Chambers made the 72 sound so sweet like a popcorn machine on steroids! LOVED THEM😄
I had an s3 400 w chrome expansion chambers in '79 my first street bike I miss it. I also built a KH 400 from 3 boxes of parts some gave me. Lots of fun.
I actually like two strokes very much.The sound,the smell the nostagalia.Born in the era when two strokes were very prevalent.All my mates had them.FS1E's everywhere.Hi again from the uk.
Very cool bikes! That orange H2 is a beauty!
Thanks dragcycle .com for your dedication time to the drag scene keep up the good work this is history in the making. from London 🇬🇧
Suzuki 2-strokes...ah the memories. 40 odd years ago (jr. high) neighbor kid - a quietly cool high schooler - had a '74-'75 GT380 with ram-air. I recall his dad not being happy when the stock pipes were replaced with expansion pipes - angry bees, personified. Hat tip to these guys for keeping these old machines alive and running.
For the person filming-----great job showing the times!! So many just show the bikes flying away into the distance
I started on a yz80
Had the best childhood because of it.
That feeling lives today.
My first bike was a '76 KH 400 Kawi triple, loved it; just make sure you had extra plugs and a wrench under the seat!!!
I used to clean around inside my plugs with a folded dollar bill then Whoopie !
@@davidmacphee3549 Yeah, good idea, I would actually save the fouled plug. When at home clean them out with a napkin and a small eye glass screw driver.
@@davidmacphee3549 I was lucky enough to have a plug cleaner in my shop😁😁 but yeah had a girl ask why my coat rattled...lol...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
Used to own a 72 & 74 H2, The Denco Chambers were the BOMB on them bikes! Such sweet music they made!😎
I had a Suzuki gt250 back in 1976 loving them old skool strokers
Just found this channel, it's like coming home:p really great videos love the Nationals
I miss my Kawasaki triple tree. It's great watching them race 👍
Thank you for making this vid!
Back in 1968 1972 900 Kawasaki was the stock Bike to beat. Not many came up winners.
Those were the days.
🚲🚵🚴
1972, I was 14 years old, and I bought a brand new H1 and boy was it fast, it was my 5th motorcycle, novice riders need not apply, they weren't called widowmakers for nothing, what's really amazing is that these bikes only had 7 moving parts, 3 pistons, 3 connecting rods, and 1 crankshaft. 🇺🇸👍
much respect cycledrag and all the racers and crews
I agree. Which bike is your favorite?
Back in 1984 in HS buddy let me ride his Kawi H2 750 .. fast .. glad to see this video love the H2 look
I have 4 classic 2t bike and 2 new model 2t and still loving 2 stroke bikes..
My first Street bike H1 500, then 1972 H2 750, Denco Chambers ,34mm lectrons , ported and polish. Sweet memories. Water buffalo, lol
This is awesome!
you all are awesome! i have owned a 71 suzuki gt 550 a 74 h1 500 and a 81 kz1000. truly the most awesome age of motorcycles!! #SMOKINJOEFORPRESIDENT!! seriously though, thank you to all of you keeping the vibe alive!!!!
Exelentes fierros!!. Me sumo al canal! Saludos desde Argentina.!
I ran Klotz bean oil in all my H1 and H2's... Nothing smelled better...
Two Strokes!
Awesome!
I had a 1969 H1, and a 1972 H 2. The H1 500cc had practically no torque, but at 5600 rpm you better hang on. The 1972 750 was a lot easier to ride because of more torque. The late great Dave Schultz pioneered the two stroke Pro Stock Kawasaki’s. I remember him running 8,40s in a quarter. WOW. The hardest thing in these bikes was trying to keep the transmission together. He was a great person.
Anybody know what sprocket combination is good for Yamaha RD400 drag bike .
Rear wheel is 18 inch and has M&H vintage drag tire .
13:00 bless the Mom & Dad. Best ever thing in the world.
I started on a 50 Benneli mini cycle 2 stroke then a90 Bridgestone then a175 Bridgestone hurricanes scrambler then a 360 Yamaha rt3 bought new in 73. Still riding the Yamaha and a Triumph 900 thunder bird sport and a Kawasaki 600 kit. I wish I had gotten the 350 Bridgestone as well. My friend left school on his 500 Kawasaki triple and allways did a great wheelie!
10 sec ... that’s incredible
Grew up and got tickets on a Kaw H2 400 Lol ! very quick bikes and fun to ride !
Magnifique ,vraiment impressionnant ... 😮😮 . 🏍💥💨👍
I still remember my first ride on the Mach 3..... Amazing power and a first Class sound!!
I had 1975 H1 then I seized engine put H2 engine.
I got to fire up my weed wacker these days or watch your channel just to hear the wonderful sound of the two cycle.
Thank you for the video my dream motorcycle is a water Buffalo
My 69 H1 smoked my buddy's buffalo
Two Stokes so cool. Gentle Ben from Watts,California. First Four L.A.M.C. Thank You for Sharing OK
Great video about 2 strokes
My first bike was a Yamaha YDS7, the first reed induction 2 stroke in production. After that I owned RD 250 A,B,C and D they were awesome bikes, I also owned the the first RD350 LC before the power valves
Great Viddy!
I love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning !!
Man that ROCKS!!! I have a 79 RD400F Daytona and i just fired it up today.
Wow i love two stroke bike watching from europe