Kawasaki KX500 Power Wheelie Run

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
  • Kawasaki KX500 Power Wheelie Run
    Mods: FMF Gnarly, Pro Circuit R-304 Silencer, Boyesen Rad Valve, Vhm Head, Asv Levers, Keihin Air Striker 38mm, Ims superstock foot spegs, Ufo plasts, Tecnosel decals, Renthal Fat Bar, Kawasaki Par Pad.. Braap Braap!
    2-Strokes for life, these sounds awesome, fun & ripping power
    Carbs jets are good.. runs great with Keihin Air Striker 38mm.. Awesome classic dirtbike 'Sweet Beast' Kawi 500cc -90 2-Stroke.. Kips Power
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Komentáře • 90

  • @RobC2201_
    @RobC2201_ Před měsícem +29

    Growing up the best dirt bike rider around was a kid named Fat Mike. His dad got him a kx500 as a graduation gift, omfg bro the power. Fat Mike used to snatch that bike around like it was a 125, I asked if I could take it for a spin. Every gear the bike kept pulling, it's only dirt bike I've ever been actually afraid to open up. Just a monster of a bike. Great bike & great video bro

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +6

      KX500 is good for wide open braaps, power wheelies (so much trq) when carb is adjusted, jetted good.. Keihin Air Striker gives smooth delivery & enough fuel. KX500 feels insane after riding KX80.. very fun bike too

    • @robbyclark7657
      @robbyclark7657 Před měsícem +1

      Hahaha…..my buddy "Big Mike” Had one he bought new in 87’ and he could wring that bitch out like you say……like it was a 125……hahahaha.
      He and I rode thousands of miles trail riding over abot a 5 year period.

    • @RobC2201_
      @RobC2201_ Před 29 dny +2

      @@robbyclark7657 something about us Rob's & friends named mike that can absolutely shred on a dirtbike 😅

    • @BabyYoda-kr6rr
      @BabyYoda-kr6rr Před 6 dny +1

      My dad has an 87 CR500 and it shakes the whole house

  • @craighoffman6876
    @craighoffman6876 Před měsícem +3

    This brings back memories. Had a 500 during the 90s, still riding an '18 300 XC today. Lived in SoCal at the time and used to ride and race my 500 out at Lucerne and Johnson Valley in District 37.
    While it was not what one would call a nimble or remotely civilized bike, the 500 in 3rd gear was effective at climbing long gnarly hills out in the desert that tended to stop lesser bikes halfway up. 500cc two strokes are good when geared up and ridden in open terrain and thrive on having a big load put on them. When you put a big load on a 500 2T, deep into the throttle and on the pipe on a power sucking steep gnarly sand hill, steering with the rear cuz the front end is aloft, you commune with the Moto God because under those conditions something resembling full use of a 500's ridiculous power output is realized. The KX ruled the Western Dez racing scene during it's 90's heyday.
    While ruling the Dez, the rider's vision is probably blurred a bit too, not just from speed, but from the engine's vibration. 500s also grunt at low RPM and are actually pretty good in slow going, unless ya stall them, then kicking them in a tricky spot sucks badly. I do love my modern 300's e-start. To be honest, the modern 450cc MX bikes are even more insane than the old 500s on the power front, their hook up and hard hitting "braap factor" and much higher revving pull are too much for us mortal riders.
    Be that as it may, we love 500s as the smoking, vibrating loud two strokes are just so darn primal, and we love them for what they represent - 500s are a rolling moto finger flip In our current "PC" sanitized for our protection ass gasket world. I remember those 500 riding times fondly cuz I was young and dumb back then. I would love to take a spin for old time's sake but have no interest in ever owning a 500 again because I know exactly what that evil thing is 😂

    • @kenkoch7843
      @kenkoch7843 Před 29 dny +1

      Well said my man! Still ripping on my cr500 though.

  • @derrickzenner9300
    @derrickzenner9300 Před 28 dny +3

    That front fender looks so much better than the crap today.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny +2

      Bikes were cool in 90s.. KX500 is LEGEND :)

  • @russellcarter213
    @russellcarter213 Před měsícem +6

    The 1990 KX 500 I rode had excellent power characteristics! Handling was meager but rideable.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      I like the handling.. look.. so sweet awesome 90s dirtbike, trq everywhere

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před 11 dny +1

      Stable as a frieght train.

  • @coryplace6965
    @coryplace6965 Před měsícem +2

    Love those bikes lots of power for days

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +2

      2 stroke power & torque!!

  • @Jimsalos
    @Jimsalos Před měsícem +1

    Another great video!

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      Thanks!! This bike rips..!!

  • @tomlindeman9950
    @tomlindeman9950 Před 29 dny +1

    Awesome power band will wheelie at will. You'll never run out of power..

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny

      Unique dirtbike ..lovely torque.. hard to get grip usually in dust

  • @1mintfilms490
    @1mintfilms490 Před 4 hodinami

    such a beautiful bike

  • @billkx7263
    @billkx7263 Před 23 dny +1

    Love the video. I had an '89.

  • @XxGhostR3c0nsxX
    @XxGhostR3c0nsxX Před měsícem +2

    The Green Beast!!

  • @bobdillon1138
    @bobdillon1138 Před měsícem +1

    Surprisingly 500 two strokes are torquey beasts.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      ripping trq everywhere.. fun

  • @rockyperryjr5256
    @rockyperryjr5256 Před 29 dny +2

    Can always tell when a bigbore is running. Love it!! I can smell it from.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny

      big pulses going.. Braap Brap Brap..:)

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny +1

      strong smell with motul800

  • @rs5001988
    @rs5001988 Před měsícem +2

    Lovely sound big bore 2 smokes kick ass ❤❤❤❤

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      absoluetly my fav bike ever.. insane powerful, smooth & sounds awesome!!

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @rs5001988
      @rs5001988 Před měsícem

      @@ArmathuX what's not to like good looking fast amazing sound enjoy!!!

  • @robbyclark7657
    @robbyclark7657 Před měsícem +2

    Super nice bike…….

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      90 Classic Kawi KX500

  • @moe92870
    @moe92870 Před měsícem +3

    Do people not remember how to warm up 2 strokes? Boy, that plug must have been caked?

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny +1

      I agree.. next time longer warm up

  • @kellywilson8440
    @kellywilson8440 Před měsícem +1

    Not kawasaki related but i had a 1981 rm-125 and a 1981 rm-250 at the same time , For some reason the rm-125 would run circles around the 250 and it didnt have any problems , Good vid on your 500 its a beast !

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      I know what you mean :D

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      KX500 is good for trails, wide open area.. sweet sweet power delivery

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 Před měsícem +1

    Beast of a bike!!! 💯🔥💪🇺🇲 Just an FYI, that piston is bigger than a Chevy 5.3!!!

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +2

      I have one used piston on the shelf.. indeed big 👌

  • @jameskirk5906
    @jameskirk5906 Před měsícem +1

    Braaaaap Kings!

  • @garageassembled4701
    @garageassembled4701 Před měsícem +4

    I miss my ‘86 kx500

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      I love my KX500

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před měsícem

      I love all of my 500s!
      Need to get more...

    • @89javiii86
      @89javiii86 Před měsícem

      In spain they are from 10.000 € wtf

    • @XRakkgruntX
      @XRakkgruntX Před 27 dny

      I just sold my 99 KX500 a few months ago, I’m having some sellers remorse but the bike went to better place

  • @0YoungHustler0
    @0YoungHustler0 Před měsícem +3

    Ai oot suomalainen :D meni tilaukseen

  • @potsy9973
    @potsy9973 Před měsícem +1

    Riding gravel and loose dirt is a recipe for wax. Its way too unpredictable on 2 wheels. Esp with that much power. Sick bike btw.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      This bike is awesome all around dirtbike + 1990 yr is sweet

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      day was dusty

  • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
    @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před měsícem +1

    What year is yours? I have a '97. Have you done the kickstarter upgrade?

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      System is normal 'kickstart but Vhm head is equipped with decompression button.. bike is 1990 💨💨

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      97 looks great too (stock)

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      why not modded too

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před 12 dny

      No, they upgraded the kickstarter in '97- made it thicker to prevent breakage that apparently happened on enough earlier models to be of concern. As far as mods go, I have some clean-up porting, reeds and a FMF pipe. Will be getting a lot more goodies when its time to rebuild the crank.

  • @eamh2002
    @eamh2002 Před měsícem +1

    How fast does this thing go with stock sprockets? A stock 2004 KX250 does about 115-120km/h 😎

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      Should be around 130-140km/h.. anyway its fast, rare & fun 2 stroke machine. My fav bike ever :))

    • @eamh2002
      @eamh2002 Před měsícem +1

      @@ArmathuX Haha I believe you :D Stay safe and keep the videos comin!

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +1

      @@eamh2002 sure, more vids coming

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před 11 dny

      Most bikes are geared to do 60 - 70 in stock trim. Team Green's Baja prepped KX500s would cruise at 118 all day long with the likes of Larry Rossler or Danny Hammel at the controls.

  • @user-rd9jy5qf1b
    @user-rd9jy5qf1b Před měsícem +2

    When Kx125 vs kx250f? And maybe kx125 vs kx250 2t???

  • @tregs_1080
    @tregs_1080 Před 11 dny

    After one ride almost every bolt falls out... 😁

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 10 dny

      sometimes few may drop.. but im lucky

  • @chappy0690
    @chappy0690 Před 25 dny

    Ticking over wagging it's tail, ready to stretch its legs on a nice run like a loyal old dog.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 25 dny

      YES, 'Sweet Beast' still runs!!

  • @ShaunSavage-kl9pd
    @ShaunSavage-kl9pd Před měsícem

    Who needs a kdx 200. Kx500 be fun as shit off-road. I am six two my cr250 is to small plus that kx has 2stroke powa.

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      What yr model? I would like to test ride Kdx

  • @koira123
    @koira123 Před měsícem +1

    Voisitko tehä videoo yzi 85

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      ei ole semmosta pyörää mulla

  • @kabepro2176
    @kabepro2176 Před měsícem +1

    hurja on tuo teho noissa

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      iso mörkö ja vääntää varsinki

    • @kabepro2176
      @kabepro2176 Před měsícem

      @@ArmathuX ite en uskaltais

    • @0YoungHustler0
      @0YoungHustler0 Před měsícem +1

      Sä oot se sama jätkä muuten kuka pisti mun tiktokkiin että en osaa keulia :D

  • @jebby281games6
    @jebby281games6 Před měsícem +1

    first

  • @callumthomas653
    @callumthomas653 Před měsícem

    That’s pinking so bad

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 25 dny

      running good with Air Striker 38mm

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 25 dny

      Genuine Keihin Carb

  • @ticettac559
    @ticettac559 Před měsícem

    bro my dad have a 500cr and is a way faster than you bro don’t be scared 😭otherwise it’s useless to have a such a power full and pretty bike 😭

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem +2

      Blah blah, slow or fast.. im riding for fun.. this is best bike, most fun dirtbike ever. I would get some electric mod bike for faster but I like somehow KX500.. JUST AMAZING

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      check out my other videos.. different videos.. braaps, gopro.. all raw ..power wheelies 6 full braaps + cruising around

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 Před 11 dny

      I have 2 different era CR500s and KX500. They are different, but each is "faster" in its own element. On a track, a CR will have an edge because it has geometry that lets it turn easily and leave the KX way behind. Offroad, the KX is more stable and has more top-end power, so it will run away and hide from the CR. And thanks to the power valve, the KX indeed does make more power than the CR. A 70hp KX doesnt need a while lot to hit that mark, and 80+ is a methanol-conversion kit away.

  • @user-ti6of8yf8h
    @user-ti6of8yf8h Před měsícem

    Junk

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      others treasure.. I love this Kawii

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před měsícem

      Kips Power

  • @tylerc7336
    @tylerc7336 Před 26 dny

    Disappointing, first half the plug was on the verge of fouling and the second was riding around doing little wheelies like I used to do when first learning how to ride, sweet bike but nothing impressive

    • @ArmathuX
      @ArmathuX  Před 26 dny +1

      My CZcams Channel is maybe 70% Coldstart Soundchecks + Braaps Videos.. KX500 itself is unique piece of dirtbike history. I do 'constanty same type videos.. atleast I make videos of my self/or my bikes or bros bike (riding too). Im proud of my Content. -ArmathuX