1978 SUZUKI RM80 2 STROKE 80CC MISSILE

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  • @KevinJones-x2z
    @KevinJones-x2z 14 днів тому +1

    When me and my brother were young. My dad bought us a 1979 Suzuki two stroke 50. I liked it.

  • @Supercruze
    @Supercruze 20 днів тому +4

    I dreamed about this bike when I was a 13/14 years old kid in the late 70s/early 80s. Suzuki RM80. Yamaha YZ80, and Honda XR/CR 80s were the bikes we used to rip around the neighborhood on back in the day. Lots of memories on these bikes. Just so damn fast. What a hoot.

  • @mxmarvin
    @mxmarvin 19 днів тому +2

    I had one and rode the wheels off of it and won a lot of motos. I helped uncrate and predeliver it. I used to live down at the Suzuki shop when I was a 13 year old. My parents didn't care. Box stock it was a rocket.

  • @doncurry7669
    @doncurry7669 20 днів тому +3

    Had the same bike brand new in 78 . Awesome!!!! My racing friend had the 78 YZ 80 . The RM 80 smoked the YZ and the CR and KX of those years.

  • @MarkTurner-vs7uc
    @MarkTurner-vs7uc 20 днів тому +2

    I had the 125. It was incredible. The most fun I have ever had. I had the 78. I loved it so much. The best thing a 14 year old could ever have.

  • @jasoncoleman6820
    @jasoncoleman6820 18 днів тому +1

    I had this model in Australia when I was 15 years old. My god, what a time piece.

  • @nitronick1220
    @nitronick1220 11 днів тому

    If yall ever come across a 1996 kx 80 that you restore to new condition or shows up that way please do not skip making that video, had one as a kid and that thing was unbelievably fast for such a small bike and it survived from bought new in 96 all the way to 06 getting the snot beat outa it sold it still running flawlessly…my 02 yz 125 on the other hand in the same time frame ive killed 5 or 6 tops ends 🤦🏻‍♂️ now im onto big bore bikes And dont ride stuff into the ground anymore with my health issues so they all last forever now…Love the videos ken keep up the amazing work and have a blessed new year!

  • @johnnydangerously9426
    @johnnydangerously9426 20 днів тому +4

    Recently finished a 78 yz80 . Looks new again 😎👍🇺🇸

  • @ShaineShreffler
    @ShaineShreffler 18 днів тому

    I've never actually seen one of them! What a cool little dirt bike!

  • @xipingpooh5783
    @xipingpooh5783 20 днів тому +5

    I sat in 6th grade class dreaming about owning this 1978 RM80

  • @paulvandersluys7412
    @paulvandersluys7412 20 днів тому +1

    2- up(pillion passenger) on one of these,we were racing trains on the side track and beating them, we were13 yrs old. What a terrific bike that is!

    • @romemancer7905
      @romemancer7905 19 днів тому +1

      i just put in a comment like yours..i cant believe we were doing the same thing..awesome..cheers !

  • @dhy-s1h
    @dhy-s1h 19 днів тому

    I bought my 78 Rm 80 in 1981, bored it first over with a wiseco ,and put barnett clutches .
    Love the power band and sound with that small baffel

  • @lindsaymcpherson4744
    @lindsaymcpherson4744 20 днів тому +3

    Yep raced one of these in the 70's crazy powerband ,and built in tank slaps ,also no brakes

    • @romemancer7905
      @romemancer7905 19 днів тому

      3 of us kids used to race the train coming down the hill on an RM 100..what a thrill !!!

  • @joebauer4275
    @joebauer4275 19 днів тому +2

    In 1978 I was riding around on my hodaka combat wombat it was a big boy bike

  • @smokeyou812
    @smokeyou812 19 днів тому +1

    First dirtbike was a 78 rm50. Full 5 speed manual on a 50. Little Rippa!!!

  • @scatpack440
    @scatpack440 21 день тому +1

    I LOVE the underdogs. I had my 79 RM 80, I ride a 2022 Indian Pursuit, and drive a Ram.

  • @martysmith8657
    @martysmith8657 18 днів тому

    I had a 78 DG RM80 right down to the Betor forks. The motor was highly modified and had a small bodied 30mm Mikuni. It also had a 105cc cylinder for the 105 class back then that made it flat out violent for its size. It would be worth a few bucks nowadays I’d imagine.

  • @bobstupaksvegasworld4098
    @bobstupaksvegasworld4098 20 днів тому +2

    Please come by a '79 JR 50, mint. 2 friends and I bought one in '82 for $35. Non runner. 1 friends dad got her running....... and then it all went South. I put up the cash, never received their shares, fought over the riding schedule. Traded it to another friend for a KISS 8 track, a velcro wallet and a pair of Lightning Bolt shorts. I was not a bright kid. Love your channel. Love every one of your bike scores.

  • @turng41
    @turng41 8 днів тому

    This bike started my life long obsession with 2 wheels.

  • @karlkelley8353
    @karlkelley8353 14 днів тому

    Dang, what a beautiful motorcycle 🏍️

  • @dawso2o2
    @dawso2o2 21 день тому +2

    Yep broke my tooth for the first time on one of these . The good old days of open face helmets

  • @sissygoog9456
    @sissygoog9456 21 день тому +1

    The 1979 rm80 probably my most favorite rm is known for racing machine. It's the truth best in the East Coast ❤❤❤

  • @1sir-onworld
    @1sir-onworld 19 днів тому

    🐝🏁 Video 👍. Motorcycle are about having fun rain, snow, sunshine fun fun fun 😀. Suzuki 80 looks great 👍

  • @romemancer7905
    @romemancer7905 19 днів тому

    Had a new YZ 80E back then the first with the mono shock..cost me 550 dollars..fantastic bike after the slow 4 stroke Hondas we kids had !

  • @SteveSteeleSoundSymphony
    @SteveSteeleSoundSymphony 18 днів тому

    The ‘78 RMs were screamers. I owned a ‘74 TM125, a ‘77 RM100, ‘80 RM80 and rode a ‘78 RM125, and the ‘78 was the one. ❤

  • @elcapitano1972
    @elcapitano1972 19 днів тому

    I rode one on the weekend and it was definitely a unicorn 🦄 😍💪🏼🎨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @skyybluu3118
    @skyybluu3118 21 день тому +1

    That is a beast! WOW

  • @troymcdougall6170
    @troymcdougall6170 20 днів тому

    Knew an older kid at the lake that had a 77 RM80. This would have been around 1982 or 83. It was pretty beat up, but you could hear him coming from half a mile away. It was a cool bike and stood up to a lot of punishment. Gotta think finding one now thats mint would be Very rare.

  • @markkimball1569
    @markkimball1569 19 днів тому

    Those 78 Rms had a lot of power almost equal to the 100 not sure but I think they kept up with 80 cc bikes up until 90s very well built!!

  • @johnnyevans4728
    @johnnyevans4728 20 днів тому

    I want the 79 RM 80 you guys got with this one!!!

  • @dustinh4175
    @dustinh4175 14 днів тому

    The bike we put my buddy in 2nd gear on top of a 15' tall hill and said let the clutch out at the bottom and he did a 50 yard wheelie. It was impressive tbh just full throttle till he crashed.

  • @delidan1
    @delidan1 20 днів тому +1

    Class ❤

  • @alexcrudello3672
    @alexcrudello3672 3 дні тому

    1978, St Matthew’s school yard Ridgefield NJ. My good friend Walter Deitz who looked like Leaf Garret rolled in the whole school could see him,the last day of school waiting for his girlfriend Nancy Matico to come out and go down the Dunes in Ridgefield not allowed to ride there anymore. They Got Married and had Three Boys. Rest in peace Walt.

  • @microsoft790
    @microsoft790 20 днів тому

    I dont have the money yet but one day i would love to own one of these.

  • @markallen6818
    @markallen6818 19 днів тому

    You know Honda XR 75 owners hated seeing these bullets flying by them!

  • @MarcusSchumpert
    @MarcusSchumpert 18 днів тому

    I still have my 78 RM50

  • @wozchoppar8387
    @wozchoppar8387 20 днів тому

    My first bike was a 1978 RM80C purchased in Keith South Australia the bike belonged to Andy Caldicott

    • @michaelvickers1202
      @michaelvickers1202 19 днів тому +1

      Was my first bike too around 83-84 raced at three star at Gillman sa fond memories and merry Christmas to you.

    • @wozchoppar8387
      @wozchoppar8387 19 днів тому

      @@michaelvickers1202 Merry Christmas

  • @mattd5681
    @mattd5681 20 днів тому

    I hurt myself a lot on 80cc's.
    You really gotta lean forward, they aint meant for 40yr olds! 😆🤙🍻

  • @wayneschenk5512
    @wayneschenk5512 18 днів тому

    Perfect

  • @rabbithomesteading3797
    @rabbithomesteading3797 19 днів тому

    I dont want to sound like one of those guys.... But please believe me. I bought a ,78 RM80 in I believe '95. Worn out. Like it hit powerband, up shift, bog down, downshift....kinda of worn out. Only could push start it, you could not kick start it bad. Low compression. I believe it was 1MM overbored it if I remember, for some reason thinking 40 thousand but I dont know if I am remembering right. Anyways it would beat a newer kx125 liquid cooled mono shocked I cant remember its year but stomp it even my dad with his dad. Then spokes ripped out off the rim so i had to get a new rim for it. Then the clutch started slipping and I sold it. The facts are true the details may not be as I stated. But It ripped! Another thing I sold and will forever be upset a out. :(

  • @jordonstank9225
    @jordonstank9225 18 днів тому

    I know where 2 of these are hiding away, consecutive serial numbers, both run and in perfect condition stored away in warm storage for years. For sale, In Pennsylvania.

  • @scottdupuis3316
    @scottdupuis3316 20 днів тому +1

    i would put that right to work on the track

  • @frankbuda3146
    @frankbuda3146 19 днів тому

    It's a RIPPA!!

  • @rogerressler6387
    @rogerressler6387 20 днів тому

    I have 2. Consecutive serial numbers. Both run.

  • @rgeniec
    @rgeniec 21 день тому +1

    this is a 1978

    • @rym5810
      @rym5810 21 день тому

      I bet you are real fun at parties

  • @TimT2024
    @TimT2024 14 днів тому

    15.000 to restore sounds like robbery. 2 days 16 hrs.16 ÷ 15.000
    That's labour's charge almost 1000 an hour . You can buy a new kx 450 less then 10.000 bucks

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  14 днів тому

      We sold it for $7250 at ebay auction. Your math is wrong
      It iss 100 hours for a frame off restoration at 150 ph = 15k plus parts and the bike cost.

  • @JRSWANDOG68
    @JRSWANDOG68 20 днів тому

    Paint on tank looks fish eyed

  • @plusblood5101
    @plusblood5101 21 день тому

    Two stroke is ruled by
    Yamaha and kawasaki
    Period.
    Suzuki not even close

    • @jonmccormick8683
      @jonmccormick8683 21 день тому +2

      Suzuki dominated 2-stroke racing (DeCoster et al) and got their technology from CZ. -CZ absolutely dominated before that.

    • @paulvandersluys7412
      @paulvandersluys7412 20 днів тому

      whatever you reckon! Ha

    • @xipingpooh5783
      @xipingpooh5783 20 днів тому +2

      Delusional comment