I’ll never forget how much stronger the yz powerband was those years than all the other manufacturers. All you needed was an fmf pipe, suspension work and a low health insurance deductible.
The 98 YZ250 was the last brand new bike that I ever rode. It was a special time in dirt bike history with it also being the same year as the 1st YZF. Also McGrath's 1st year on Yamaha. Great times...
Wow. Looks and sounds lovely. The 2 stroke bark when snr gave it a handful up the hill is something that will always give my shivers. Great video as always guys 🤙🤙🤙 be safe .
Sorry to hear that. When I'm having a bad time; I rely on my steed to give me a reset on my existence. It's an intricate part of my well being. Hope the best for you...and I pray you can saddle up soon!
the 98 has a 68x68mm bore/stroke, 99 onward they went with a smaller bore and stroked crank to increase low down torque but in turn the rev limit was lower and made less power. this one really is a screamer. beautiful bike man thanks for showing us
That will keep you young at heart. I'm waiting on my top end kit for my 99 yz 250 as I comment. This pandemic afforded my ripper a well deserved freshy...even new plastics. Keep on braaapin! 👍
Treat her like a classic car. Prices of em new are sky high! Run best oils & always add VP octane booster to ur premix (can buy from motosport.com). Im buying a new '22 YZ250 !
Loving loving loving this bike! Had a 99 yz250,bone stock,graphics/ seat/pipe/etc. Looked like it came from the showroom. One of my "sellers remorse" bikes for sure. Bike ripped,had the look,i'm sitting here now scratching my head as to why i let it go😖😖😖
Ken,you are right about yz motor,had a 1997 and raced 10 out of 14 harescrambles (FL TRAIL RIDERS),never cracked that engine open,took 13th overall in state,C250 class
Nice thing about the 96+ YZ's were their stands. A poor kid or adult can buy a very old bike now and update it to be somthing newer today. But technoligy wise 2 strokes these bikes were good then and today. One of my favorit modern looking 2 strokes still to this day. Just wish the seat hight didnt need to be 39"
I owned an 88 and a 92 and you cant beat the mid range power on these bikes...Kawasakis hit harder...hondas rev further but the yz's have always had a luscious meaty midrange.
Nice bike bro almost brought a tear. use to race a 99 until I broke my collar bone in 3 places they thought I might have rupsherd my spleen and had a concion and cracked my sternum after that. wife and kids had to give up racing
Ahhhhhhhhh.....Yamaha perfection. I would love to just joy ride it and keep it spit polished like it is now. As a kid growing up in the 1970s, Yamaha was always the cream of the crop in terms of looks and ergonics. When the rear monoshock came out in 1974, i almost needed diapers !!! And the sounds......just like the band Rush, u know immediately its them....ialways felt that also mfr.'g musical intruments gave Yamaha a big leg up on the other 3 mfr.s. And of course, the factory race bike looks makes me drool. Like a kid in a candy store...
Quick question.. What carb set up would you recommend ie jetting on a 98 yz250 it has a fmf gnarly front pipe with a powercore 2 end can?, as the bike seems to surge on tick I'm working my way threw it piece by piece to solve the problem, any help would be much appreciated 👍
Ken is 1998 pretty much the same bike intill.they changed the frame? Do you put vforce reeds in??? That thing sounds perfect of all the bikes you rode in that era would you grab a yz over the other brands?? Im going to ride till the end two strokes are just so much more fun to ride and nothing is better than beating a four stroke on one
Ken I have a 98 yz 125 I’m rebuilding now . I say rebuilding cause I’ve had the bike for a long time and it’s been one of the best bikes I’ve owned . Where did you get the tank and shroud graphics . I would like to get them for my bike .
I’ll never forget how much stronger the yz powerband was those years than all the other manufacturers. All you needed was an fmf pipe, suspension work and a low health insurance deductible.
The 98 YZ250 was the last brand new bike that I ever rode. It was a special time in dirt bike history with it also being the same year as the 1st YZF. Also McGrath's 1st year on Yamaha. Great times...
Dam I miss that sound growing up in the 90’s I rode them all man love two strokes always have always will
Buy a new one whole u still can bro! Yamaha & KTM make em still.
Now you need to find one of the 8 elusive YZM500s..
I know at least 7 are still out there (one is in the Yam factory).
These years of Yamaha and Honda 250 2-strokes were straight up titans of engines. Loved both very much!
I had a 1997 YZ-250, bought it brand new back then. Beast of a bike. The audio of this clip brings back great memories!!
Your killing me with this video...I wish I still had my 250...YZ SMOKE FOREVER !!!!
2 stroke sound and smell= My drug of choice! God bless!
Uncle Dale has a serious and impressive motorcycle collection, with all mint and clean bikes.
This one makes me nostalgic!!! '98 YZ250 favorite bike I've ever owned.
Got a mint condition 97 yz 250 waiting 8 years for it and they don't make them like that anymore the sound alone baby braaaap
The crispyness of the motor OMG, amazing bike love your videos the level of knowledge and passion you have is awesome.
Haha.. Even the LAW came out to see Ken's Wheelies... 🏁🇺🇲🏁
As usual
What wheelie?
Hey ken I remember that wow 3 years ago time is flying I'm thinking car looks even better now..thank brother...DOC.
What a beauty man! 250 psi compression! wow, it must run on 110
Wow. Looks and sounds lovely. The 2 stroke bark when snr gave it a handful up the hill is something that will always give my shivers. Great video as always guys 🤙🤙🤙 be safe .
Love a YZ 250, right now I own a 95 CR250! Love the old steel frame bikes
Gives goosebumps much love towards the 250smokers, best bikes were up to 2002! Yamaha and Honda💪
I had a 98 YZ250 ex-race bike, had to sell her because of bad times 2 years ago
Sorry to hear that. When I'm having a bad time; I rely on my steed to give me a reset on my existence. It's an intricate part of my well being. Hope the best for you...and I pray you can saddle up soon!
Love that beginning every time
Every bike you roll outta ya workshop is badass
the 98 has a 68x68mm bore/stroke, 99 onward they went with a smaller bore and stroked crank to increase low down torque but in turn the rev limit was lower and made less power. this one really is a screamer. beautiful bike man thanks for showing us
That transition from high speed wheelie to the Kaplan opening would wake the dead.
Ah the golden age of dirtbikes. Beautiful
Beautiful 98! Great job guys!
My 92 250 was a beast ,it hit so hard down low ,what a blast. 🤘
Making me miss my 98 yz250
That bike is exactly as old as me and it's a beast
That will keep you young at heart. I'm waiting on my top end kit for my 99 yz 250 as I comment. This pandemic afforded my ripper a well deserved freshy...even new plastics. Keep on braaapin! 👍
Treat her like a classic car. Prices of em new are sky high! Run best oils & always add VP octane booster to ur premix (can buy from motosport.com). Im buying a new '22 YZ250 !
I love the background music in this amazing video.
Looks incredible. Plain n simple.
Lucky to have ridden soooo many nice bikes in one day!
my son has just rebuilt a yz 250 2000 model he got it road registered aswell its very clean and goes well
That bike sounds nasty! One of the crispest sounding bikes I've heard on the channel!! Keep up the good content brother!!!
Best sounding one yet! So good!
Loving loving loving this bike! Had a 99 yz250,bone stock,graphics/ seat/pipe/etc. Looked like it came from the showroom. One of my "sellers remorse" bikes for sure. Bike ripped,had the look,i'm sitting here now scratching my head as to why i let it go😖😖😖
Nice bike ken! Looks like you were having a lot of fun!
Damn that is nice! Love those graphics , wouldn't mind getting something similar to those on my 2000 YZ!
Looks like you're having fun they're ripping it up Ken. Hope you and your family are all doing well.
Kaplan you’re amazing Motörhead 🤘🏻
Ken,you are right about yz motor,had a 1997 and raced 10 out of 14 harescrambles (FL TRAIL RIDERS),never cracked that engine open,took 13th overall in state,C250 class
Sounds very crisp!! But it AINT a true 2 stroke without the ring of cylinder fins!!! Glad Ken is gona stay 16 forever just like me!!!
You can certainly ride a two-stroke, Ken Snr.! Greetings from Brisbane, Australia! 💪😀
Nice thing about the 96+ YZ's were their stands. A poor kid or adult can buy a very old bike now and update it to be somthing newer today. But technoligy wise 2 strokes these bikes were good then and today. One of my favorit modern looking 2 strokes still to this day. Just wish the seat hight didnt need to be 39"
I miss my 1981 Maico 490 !
Kaplan is growing young every day.
He definitely has something figured out. 😏
@@chuckdelara7515 Following his dreams.., with nothing being allowed to get in his way.. 🤘🇺🇸🤘
Very encouraging..., considering the reciprocating attitudes these days. Free U.S
I love this guy !! No holds barred , let'r eat !!!!! I love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning ...
The 02-present yz 2 strokes are my favorite
Buy one while u can an hold onto it! Yamaha makes an awesome an affordable YZ125. KTM 125 is overpriced. Fugg em.
That feeling when you on a dirt bike and you look over the shoulder and a cop is behind you lol
Yamaha makes the most reliable engines. Thought you were a Honda guy :)
I love them all, but my first tattoo will be a yamaha tuning fork
@@KaplanCycles if I got only one that’s what it would be 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hes a SALES GUY ;) . Tho he's right ...push come to shove Yamaha is best. Really.
Such a clean bike
I owned an 88 and a 92 and you cant beat the mid range power on these bikes...Kawasakis hit harder...hondas rev further but the yz's have always had a luscious meaty midrange.
Yeees to je ten zvuk ktery miluju.
Holy Shit Batman! That bike shoots some of it's roosts, like a 500cc 2 stroke!
One of the faster yam 250 I’ve ever seen
I had the same year bike what a ripper great sound when on the pipe
Awesome bike!
Another video for my SR.s on the pipe playlist😊
Nothing like a crispy two stroke screaming in the middle of the woods..
Nice bike bro almost brought a tear. use to race a 99 until I broke my collar bone in 3 places they thought I might have rupsherd my spleen and had a concion and cracked my sternum after that. wife and kids had to give up racing
God bless Kaplan cycles
Best looking motocross bike of all time imo
Cool property
Beautiful Yz look amazing 💙💙
AWESOME Ken 🇬🇧😘🇺🇸
👍😘Waaaw super motorcycle super look😍👏thanks you, you are a number one
God thats beautiful 😍 wish I could afford every yamaha you have had on the channel!💀🇺🇸💀
Man! I wanna a 250
Ahhhhhhhhh.....Yamaha perfection. I would love to just joy ride it and keep it spit polished like it is now. As a kid growing up in the 1970s, Yamaha was always the cream of the crop in terms of looks and ergonics. When the rear monoshock came out in 1974, i almost needed diapers !!! And the sounds......just like the band Rush, u know immediately its them....ialways felt that also mfr.'g musical intruments gave Yamaha a big leg up on the other 3 mfr.s. And of course, the factory race bike looks makes me drool. Like a kid in a candy store...
All the cool bikes you guys show... Makes me feel like a fat kid at a buffet!! I want one of everything!! Lmbo!!
Sweet yz👍👍
Better than any 4 stroke NICE BIKE!!
I have owned like 10+ yz 125. Currently ride a 2015 yz 125. None of them are as fast as the 98 I had. The 98’s are just flat out rippers.
i just got a 98 yz250 and its bored out its sick
I’d be out there all day
I have this same exact bike! Fmf gold fatty with stock pipe. Not as nice of course, but working on it! It rips for sure!! And recommendations?
Quick question.. What carb set up would you recommend ie jetting on a 98 yz250 it has a fmf gnarly front pipe with a powercore 2 end can?, as the bike seems to surge on tick I'm working my way threw it piece by piece to solve the problem, any help would be much appreciated 👍
Jooo tak to mam raaad. Dost dobre tomu davas Bejku.
Nice
Glad to see your local police have a good heart during these day's.
Not necessarily a PD car. No spolight, no wifi antenna.. just dog dish hubcaps. I drive a surplus P71 everyday (but I do have the spotlight).
Cops got better things to do lol😏
Deff not a cop
Cockadoodledoo
@Kaplan,
Just love it, you said hotrodded do you mean using the spacer and late 80s long rod?
It's a Ripper🇬🇧👍😎
Should have came with an pwm, an air striker without the wings on intake side of carb. Nice work, bike looks awesome.
Upgraded it to A Keihin
I got one. shes mean and clean too.
Linda Yamaha yz 250
You missed the Devol stainless frame guards on your list.
Great bike is that one restored?
Where could I order frame guards for mine iv got a 1998 yz 250 would love to get it looking like this one
Nice of Michael J Fox to hold the camera for you.
Ken is 1998 pretty much the same bike intill.they changed the frame? Do you put vforce reeds in??? That thing sounds perfect of all the bikes you rode in that era would you grab a yz over the other brands?? Im going to ride till the end two strokes are just so much more fun to ride and nothing is better than beating a four stroke on one
We all have opinions but man I had bad luck with the Yamaha's! They make GREAT power but when it comes to reliability I stand behind Honda!!
Why is this 250 psi compression while the cr250 is 195? Is the honda engine that much weaker?
Who did you buy the plastics from, I got an 01 I wanna restore
Ken I have a 98 yz 125 I’m rebuilding now . I say rebuilding cause I’ve had the bike for a long time and it’s been one of the best bikes I’ve owned . Where did you get the tank and shroud graphics . I would like to get them for my bike .
Has kaplan america ever built a yz60 85 model 2 stroke, if so can you please tell me how to watch the video
Please
Where can I buy that graphic kit. I have the same exact bike. Just all stock
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American badass!!