THE BEAST - KX500 - Carter Stephenson

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2017
  • We called on our buddy Carter Stephenson to test out the new 365MX Whiteout Race gear! He brought out THE BEAST which is a 2003 KX500. You can purchase the new gear here ride365.com/365mx-whiteout-rac...
    Big thanks to Sweeny's MX for having us out / 111803615552600
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  • @sevendyseven4090
    @sevendyseven4090 6 років тому +23

    I think this vid gets the "TOP" award for best shots & angles of a dirtbike being ridden I have ever seen on UA-cam !!

  • @blakeellis8950
    @blakeellis8950 7 років тому +259

    The song plus a 500 why can't there be more videos like this

    • @brettcue365
      @brettcue365  7 років тому +27

      Thanks for watching!

    • @greensocks4507
      @greensocks4507 5 років тому +3

      Nice vid, I've from New Zealand and I 've been a KX500 owner rider for a while now, since 1997. Still riding an '04. And I've just turned 57. New four strokes ?

    • @peacefulwarrior4078
      @peacefulwarrior4078 5 років тому +3

      WRONG ! THE 500 IS THE MUSIC !

    • @danhurley6152
      @danhurley6152 Рік тому

      Bench mark vid combo I still come back now and again after 5 years to hear and see it now and again , Billy Bolt has just uploaded something similar

  • @internetslob
    @internetslob 7 років тому +8

    Its great to see that the young guys who didnt grow up riding 2Ts are buying old bikes and discovering the "BUZZ" that us old boys loved and still do,hitting band is still one thing in life that I will always love.

  • @AUBREYTHOMAS1979
    @AUBREYTHOMAS1979 7 років тому +29

    Nice to see a KX 500 ridden like it is meant to be!

  • @TS50ER
    @TS50ER 7 років тому +4

    Well that was refreshing. Most CR and KX500 videos just show someone wearing one boot and one sandal revving their bike on a driveway.
    Some Girls, not a bad Stones LP. Other tracks on the LP with titles that could go with a half -liter 2 stroke: 'Miss You', 'When The Whip Comes Down', 'Just My Imagination' 'Respectable', 'Before They Make Me Run', 'Shattered'. Shoot, pretty much the whole friggin' LP!

  • @johnfestich5008
    @johnfestich5008 6 років тому +4

    In my opinion the best 500 ever built, witness the wins at Baja. you ripped it dude. I used to have one that I raced in Bomber class in my late 20's. 53 now and still would love to get back on one. shoulder issues and the fact in my 50's i don't recover from injuries as easily makes me hesitant!

  • @Jthornton64
    @Jthornton64 7 років тому +126

    He rides that 500 like a boss. Great vid ✌️

    • @brettcue365
      @brettcue365  7 років тому +3

      Agreed!

    • @blake5012
      @blake5012 7 років тому +4

      He is fast as hell you should see him on a newer bike

    • @socalexplorer
      @socalexplorer 7 років тому +8

      Most people seeing this have no idea what it takes to rip a bike like this on a tight track, like a boss is right!

    • @blake5012
      @blake5012 7 років тому +8

      most people don't know what it takes to ride a two stroke in general let alone a 500. His is instagram is Carter_24.

    • @coloradodirtbike5930
      @coloradodirtbike5930 7 років тому +5

      yeah he does that bikes pretty heavy and with a full tank of fuel as well. this guy rips this bike, I own a 2002 kx500 and hope to learn how to ride it like this guy.

  • @johnnywood9441
    @johnnywood9441 7 років тому +86

    Song selection 👌🏻

  • @DonutMX
    @DonutMX 7 років тому +93

    This video is legendary.

  • @TriptoCo
    @TriptoCo 7 років тому +33

    Man, I miss my 2002 KX500! Such an amazing bike. I can't believe how well you tamed her, they are a hand full. People don't realize they only weighed 217/lbs with almost 70hp. Rock on brotha!

    • @kinghulk4142
      @kinghulk4142 6 років тому +1

      Brendon Kelly they'll diff whoop a 450 all day long!

    • @greensocks4507
      @greensocks4507 5 років тому +4

      I'm lucky to have my '04 still in the shed only 45 hours from new. Full factory spare spares kit still in the box. The shop gave it to me when I bought the bike new. I had a couple of toots from the traffic taking a brand new KX500 home on the trailer back in '04. Good memories, glad I've still got it...

    • @nymuscle6691
      @nymuscle6691 5 років тому +1

      i agree,i miss mine also i bought the KX500 in 1989 brand new and i've rode all kinds of dirt bike/street bike raced at Pocono and Louden modified production and formula 1 road racing style on a Z1 but when it comes to dirt this bike is what i called a out of control chain saw the only way to slow this bike down was using the rear brake to slow down the engine it was so nasty i went out and bought the KX250 just so i could have more friends keep up with me,i miss this bike and im currently in the market to score one,not easily found but there out there,nice video brother and yes the guy does handle it well.I'll never forget the Cycle magazine test on this bike had article on the 1989 and it said top speed on this bike was 112 mph i new i immediately had to have one........

    • @chrispy454545
      @chrispy454545 5 років тому +2

      In 2003 I bought a 2001 KX 500. I was 25 years old and rode the piss out of that thing for a few years and then sold it for $1000 cuz I had a kid. I loved that bike. This video put a lump in my throat when I saw how happy this kid was to thrash around on the beast. Now I ride a 200 hp VMAX. I guess riding a beast never got out of my blood.

    • @sushimamba4281
      @sushimamba4281 4 роки тому

      I used to own a KX500 1983 model. The thing was such a beast and great fun to ride. It had so much grunt, you could be a gear or two higher in corners, yet it still pulled like a tractor. Especially good in sand. Miss that bike.

  • @jakobvang3032
    @jakobvang3032 5 років тому +3

    he seems so happy on that 500, im happy for him

  • @caddidon
    @caddidon 7 років тому +13

    I raced this bike (1991 KX500) from amateur to expert from 91-93 and coming from 125's then a 250 to this was like holy crap! The power was utterly arm ripping torque, you couldn't use all the power except for the starts and some straightaways. You'd lug it in 3rd into a corner, crack the throttle and you were gone. I missed this bike and racing the open expert classes at district 34. I might buy one now after watching this video lol

  • @JBlinky67
    @JBlinky67 6 років тому +1

    I've watch this video several times a day for 2 weeks now. Can't get enough! Love it!

  • @bobbobby4832
    @bobbobby4832 7 років тому +15

    I'm in love with this video! No one ever records a video where they're really ripping a 500 2-stroke, Throwing whips, scrubbing jumps, and railing berms I love it!! I always felt like they were kinda slow (compared to a 450) from the vids I've seen so far but now I know it really is a monster. Great video, thanks for making it

    • @GreenCR21
      @GreenCR21 7 років тому +4

      Bob Bobby slow? lol maybe they ride it slow but flat out the 500 will edge out a 450 with the right gearing.

    • @bobbobby4832
      @bobbobby4832 7 років тому

      GreenCR21 yea I always thought so but I never see anyone ripping it like this. In other videos It always seems like they aren't going to fast, which has annoyed me for a while because I've been waiting to see someone really rip a 500

    • @GreenCR21
      @GreenCR21 7 років тому +1

      Bob Bobby i just got a kx500 recently. bike i had before that was an old 180 2 stroke so its my second bike lmao dumb purchase. but yeah its honestly insane. even experienced riders get worn out riding them on motorcross tracks. with some tall gearing they can hit 110-120. some people port them and make even more power.

    • @GreenCR21
      @GreenCR21 7 років тому +2

      Bob Bobby they probably arent going fast because they are scared shitless. i mean..60-65hp on a 220 pound bike with a POWERBAND that can hit hard.. around the same power to weight ratio as a 600cc supersport.

    • @bobbobby4832
      @bobbobby4832 7 років тому +1

      GreenCR21 yea I see what you mean it must take a pretty skilled rider to really ride it to its full potential

  • @OnfloorAudio
    @OnfloorAudio 5 років тому +4

    He's some serious BALLS to be going full ham on a 500 cc 2 stroke !!

  • @stripervince1
    @stripervince1 5 років тому +3

    Years ago at glen helen I rode my friends kx 500. It could wheelie at 60 mph. It was a terrifying machine. The power bands were insane

  • @bustybobbuttertits3981
    @bustybobbuttertits3981 7 років тому +46

    Never leave your pizza burnin

    • @beastgirl43
      @beastgirl43 5 років тому

      bustybob buttertits blahahaha

  • @psoteriou3884
    @psoteriou3884 6 років тому +2

    Used to own a KX500, an amazing bike with brutal power and incredible torque. Love the sound too. I miss that bike!

  • @peterkarv2845
    @peterkarv2845 5 років тому +1

    I raced a cr500 for 7 years...ur a natural on a 500! Nice ride!

  • @Rktman129
    @Rktman129 7 років тому +16

    Only video with music over it I don't mind watching

  • @betosworld4793
    @betosworld4793 7 років тому +2

    Excellant video. I remember when these bikes came out I believe in the early to mid 80's when 2 strokes ruled.. Jeez, what a ROCKET.

  • @michaelselix8817
    @michaelselix8817 5 років тому +1

    I loved my 92 KX 500; Awsome machine.

  • @1320fastback
    @1320fastback 7 років тому +1

    KX500s are all I've ever ridden. Owned and rode a 1990 at all the SoCal tracks until recently swaping to a CRF250/KX500.
    This video and the way he rides are great!

  • @rjpeck9718
    @rjpeck9718 5 років тому +2

    there is not other mx bike sound even compare to the great kx 500 brappppp, dude was on it too, killer vid

  • @jdatwood7086
    @jdatwood7086 7 років тому +36

    Best 500cc video on UA-cam!

  • @surfr8
    @surfr8 7 років тому

    You were rippin' on that beast, and it had plenty more power at the ready! Anyone can see from the big smiles on your face how much fun you were having. Great video!

  • @yzmaximus
    @yzmaximus 7 років тому +84

    What kind of person doesn't like this video? It rocks.

    • @jakezark
      @jakezark 7 років тому +4

      A four stroke person that's who *looks at four stroke people with disgust but then realizes that I own a four stroke and a two stroke *universe proceeds to implode

    • @coloradodirtbike5930
      @coloradodirtbike5930 7 років тому

      jakezarkowski 😂✋ yup

    • @funguynstc
      @funguynstc 6 років тому

      I think it's crouch rocket riders who are more likely to dislike a dirt bike video. I say that because most of us big bore dirt bike riders like both 4 and 2 stroke.

    • @jeffjames8443
      @jeffjames8443 5 років тому

      Tree huggers

    • @chadf1034
      @chadf1034 5 років тому

      Tamed an 89. Still miss it

  • @zirconiumarthiritis7409
    @zirconiumarthiritis7409 6 років тому +35

    @1:51 this kid throwing a 500 around like its a 125

    • @yellowveedub
      @yellowveedub 5 років тому +5

      Ya isn't it usually the opposite? The 500 throwing the rider around like he only weighs 125? Lol

    • @chaelvick
      @chaelvick 5 років тому

      When I bought my 500 and hopped on it I was surprised to find the weight and chassis feels just like a 250

  • @jamesmcclure3502
    @jamesmcclure3502 6 років тому +1

    That's how you ride 500 cc's of glory. That's badass man! I love the Josh Hansen style whip!!

  • @drbloo8061
    @drbloo8061 7 років тому +100

    #bringbackthe500

    • @heinrichvonkekelnazi393
      @heinrichvonkekelnazi393 7 років тому +3

      Cody Jones KTM's 300cc makes more power and torque than the old 500's. Weighs less and burns a lot less fuel, to.

    • @heinrichvonkekelnazi393
      @heinrichvonkekelnazi393 7 років тому +2

      mary and chris dougherty-Young The new 300's are making around 58 hp from the factory. Of course, if you apply the same mods like re jetting, full exhaust and air box, the 300's can push 64hp. Add a stroker kit, good Reed valve and bigger carb, as well as porting, and you're easily looking at 72hp.
      That said, the 300 will still be a lighter bike and better on fuel than the old 500's. Even so, the stock 58hp is more than any mortal man could make full use of.

    • @thedude7726
      @thedude7726 7 років тому +2

      Heinrich Von Kekelnazi cam. lmao

    • @heinrichvonkekelnazi393
      @heinrichvonkekelnazi393 7 років тому

      the dude My mistake. Let me change that too Reed valve.

    • @drbloo8061
      @drbloo8061 7 років тому

      I just got back to my computer after breaking my tib/fib and I see all this lmao

  • @68mustang90
    @68mustang90 4 роки тому +2

    Bugger me 308 nice save. Awesome rider! Awesome bike. 👍

  • @YoBucky
    @YoBucky 7 років тому +1

    Perfect music and just enough two stroke. great video guys

  • @teds4983
    @teds4983 7 років тому

    EXTREMELY WELL PUT TOGETHER, I miss my old 2 stroke day's racing at the track. 🙌

  • @petertothRC-FPV
    @petertothRC-FPV 7 років тому

    Wow nice.Brings me back to 1991 my first ride on a KX500 my friend bought brand new.Such a treat.

  • @tcb6857
    @tcb6857 2 роки тому +1

    Handling a KX500 like that?! Dude's an absolute boss.

  • @jodoe22
    @jodoe22 7 років тому +1

    This is one of the only video's that I've seen of someone actually being able to ride one of those things. Awesome to see!

    • @blake5012
      @blake5012 7 років тому

      jodoe22 he is insanely fast on pretty much anything he is on.

  • @joeyriveira6697
    @joeyriveira6697 5 років тому

    Braaap !! Great song with a great display of one of the greatest dirtbikes ever produced .

  • @brianzaborowski2724
    @brianzaborowski2724 5 років тому

    Awesome riding and vid! Getting on one of these is the most fun you'll ever have on 2 wheels .... the look, smell, sound and the best .... power everywhere! Guide it through the dirt like a missile or short-shift it & lug it on the trails to where most others would stall and it just keeps chugging along, just twist it a little more & go (no clutch-fanning needed) .... amazing bikes, too bad they quit making them. I miss riding mine ....

  • @MLGtroll365
    @MLGtroll365 7 років тому +3

    1:39 that turn down was sick 👌

  • @mohawkman7836
    @mohawkman7836 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid dude!! Nice choice of music too! 🙌🏼

  • @jeffwalker9122
    @jeffwalker9122 6 років тому +7

    Makes me wish I would have hung on to my old YZ 490. But it was either the bike or a car. Couldn't drive the purple beast to work. :(

  • @juagman
    @juagman 5 років тому

    Great video! Thanks to Carter and Kx!

  • @Oneshotup
    @Oneshotup 7 років тому +2

    bravo for this video especially the production

  • @sushimamba4281
    @sushimamba4281 5 років тому

    Great riding! Throwin it around like its a 125. I used to own a KX500. The sound reminds me of an A10 Warthog.

  • @brianchurchill1725
    @brianchurchill1725 6 років тому

    Epic! Like some else said... Legendary! Never seen anyone who could throw a 500 around like that. Cant wait to get my 2004 KX 500 out for a ride.

  • @Hunter_S-fr4ns
    @Hunter_S-fr4ns 5 років тому

    Mad to see an old bike worked like that.. cool as!!!

  • @zacknewbold
    @zacknewbold 7 років тому

    it is nice to see you rocking it old school. everybody thinks they need to put the engine in an aluminum frame these days. your a monster!

  • @wheelindealin160
    @wheelindealin160 7 років тому +3

    Cool edit. Cool kid. Cool music. Def refreshing to watch this!
    BQ Vs Carter. Cr500 vs Kx500. W/ Best oppo challenge!

  • @coloradodirtbike5930
    @coloradodirtbike5930 7 років тому +3

    beautiful bike I as well own a kx500 a 2002 and it rips! I can only hope to learn how to ride like this though.

  • @stanleycarlson238
    @stanleycarlson238 6 років тому

    Best Kx500 video. New school talent on the old school nostalgic Monster!

  • @gregb4472
    @gregb4472 5 років тому

    He rode it well but he never opened it up and got on it. that shows the true power of the bike and skill of the rider! great presentation!

  • @jerrydelyea5820
    @jerrydelyea5820 7 років тому

    sweet video man, LOVE the sound of that thing!!

  • @shoominati23
    @shoominati23 5 років тому +6

    This video shows why 2 strokes need to make a resurgence

  • @czrider3999
    @czrider3999 5 років тому

    I raced 250 smokers and some 450 4 strokes mostly over the years. Had a 2001 CR500 for a bit and you can't appreciate how hard it is to ride one fast until you try it. But they are a blast if you like scaring yourself to death. Hats of to you Carter, you make it look easy and I know it isn't.

  • @warphonesS22
    @warphonesS22 5 років тому

    That's a big ass bike. Whipping like it's a toy. It gives me chills because he's becoming one with that bike.

  • @FSEVENMAN
    @FSEVENMAN 7 років тому

    yeah the two cycle by itself is music to my ears I love that motor

  • @ZSharkPH
    @ZSharkPH 6 років тому +1

    Great riding and even better filming/editing :)

  • @tinshield
    @tinshield 5 років тому +1

    Best KX500 video on UA-cam

    • @acr500rider
      @acr500rider 5 років тому +1

      Right the best KX500 vid. Now when it comes to Cr500`s different story.

  • @joski9030
    @joski9030 6 років тому +3

    Never ridden anything bigger than a 250 two stroke or a 450 four stroke , man I hope I can say I’ve ridden a big 5 before I die.

  • @gamer2350
    @gamer2350 7 років тому

    Man what a great song choice u guys did 👍👍

  • @airraptor
    @airraptor 7 років тому +16

    Like many people I watch a lot of videos and this one is pretty good as far as video, quality, editing, music wasn't overpowering the sound of the bike, Carter didn't talk much and the action was good. Rate it a 10 as most youtube videos are a 5

    • @chrishahn285
      @chrishahn285 7 років тому +1

      airraptor well said and right on the money.

  • @COWASOGGY
    @COWASOGGY 23 дні тому

    Mad man! One day i WILL achieve this level of riding.

  • @mxer4life25
    @mxer4life25 7 років тому

    loved the video. I've been wanting to ride a Kx or Cr 500 for years just for the experience. Haven't gotten the chance yet but I'm only 20 so I've got plenty of time

  • @brunoduerr1768
    @brunoduerr1768 6 років тому +1

    Agreed this is badass !! The Beast !

  • @daveeagling9372
    @daveeagling9372 6 років тому

    What a great bike and what a great rider, I love this vid.

  • @doug1234dougx
    @doug1234dougx 5 років тому

    Awesome riding! Must feel great!

  • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
    @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 5 років тому

    Have a '96 CR500, a '97 KX500 and am currently working on a IT490 that Im rebuilding to YZ spec. Still need to get the RM500, KTM500, 540 & 550, and WR500 for good measure. So much power, so much fun!

  • @TheGDizzo
    @TheGDizzo 7 років тому +5

    Dude gets major props for straight rippin' it on a K5! Life gets serious real damn fast on a K5! I finally had to sell my Beast recently re: declining vision issues. Only bike I've ever been on that pulls seriously hard even in 5th. When you're on the Desert Floor... if there's somebody out in front of ya... you just know you can reel 'em in as long as you've got the skillz and you're in good shape. And there's just something special about showering other riders with a shotgun blast of rocks off the rear tire ;)

  • @floridagliderpilot4101
    @floridagliderpilot4101 5 років тому

    oh man this was soooooo good
    I would love to have that bike and love even more to be able to ride it like that!
    One is possible but two is an impossibility

  • @brettcoop9149
    @brettcoop9149 7 років тому +2

    It's a beast for sure, sounds great! I've got a 2009 KX500AF that I made myself. I'm working on a gen3 CR500AF right now!

    • @brianjacobsen5762
      @brianjacobsen5762 6 років тому

      What year motor in your Kx? I've have 88 with 93 forks rims all the go fast goodies. But no aluminium frame. Still a hoot

    • @muddgoat5900
      @muddgoat5900 5 років тому

      💩😷

  • @68mustang90
    @68mustang90 5 років тому

    Yeah great vid awesome bike and well ridden. And finally a song to match 👍👌

  • @Motodents
    @Motodents 7 років тому +1

    Wow that was awesome 👏🏻

  • @gusthesheltie154
    @gusthesheltie154 Місяць тому

    Absolutely phenomenal rider

  • @MrStarlin51
    @MrStarlin51 7 років тому +16

    Bret u need to do a video of u riding a CR500 that would be Cool!! what you think.

    • @benthompson9871
      @benthompson9871 7 років тому +1

      starlin hembree check the video of him riding with kevin windam, he is on one there.

  • @michaelmorgan2360
    @michaelmorgan2360 6 років тому

    The vibe of this video made me go hop on my wimpy 99 kx250 😍

  • @MotoMarvmtb
    @MotoMarvmtb 7 років тому

    Awesome bike and video!

  • @JeremySRRT
    @JeremySRRT 7 років тому

    oh my god!!! this video made my day! thank you!!!

  • @TheDanilopez5
    @TheDanilopez5 5 років тому

    Nice! This video deserves more views.👌

  • @mrkkwrfd
    @mrkkwrfd 7 років тому +1

    Sick gear! Needed some nose wheelies.

  • @trevorodom1930
    @trevorodom1930 5 років тому

    I wonder how good they are when they do the new kx450 chassis conversion.

  • @mattdedasc
    @mattdedasc 6 років тому

    Completely spectacular

  • @mickoconnor7765
    @mickoconnor7765 7 років тому +4

    To one of the only people who can really ride a 500

  • @rayv882
    @rayv882 6 років тому +1

    Great song selection goes with the name of the bike, the BEAST! Good rider he throws that KX500 around like nothing!

  • @JacopoSkydweller
    @JacopoSkydweller 5 років тому +1

    "The Beast"s song, the Beast of Burden song, proper audio mixing so you can hear both... Beauty.

  • @darringoodbrand6603
    @darringoodbrand6603 5 років тому

    Nice bike and good riding dude

  • @mikecaldera6360
    @mikecaldera6360 7 років тому +12

    Very rare bike kx500 2003. How the heck can you whip that beast when it's a tanker. I have not seen a beast tamed in air. Good man!

  • @bstevermer9293
    @bstevermer9293 6 років тому

    Great vid!!

  • @os2104
    @os2104 2 роки тому

    i love that sound

  • @endurotruckererniedesjardins
    @endurotruckererniedesjardins 5 років тому +1

    I spent so much time on a 1999 kx500. I buddy was kinda scared of it and got joy outta watching me ride it. It's the only bike that never gave me arm pump. Fuck I miss that bike.

  • @pronderk207
    @pronderk207 7 років тому

    Great video

  • @mountainman4884
    @mountainman4884 7 років тому

    This video is perfect !!

  • @69edYourMom
    @69edYourMom 7 років тому +1

    Sick vid sicker Track sickest bike

  • @damon.valdez1956
    @damon.valdez1956 7 років тому +3

    best music ever

  • @toddjacobs5660
    @toddjacobs5660 5 років тому

    Looks like it runs like it should, gotter tuned in....

  • @motolifealways
    @motolifealways 6 років тому

    While everyone is watching "125's" i am watching this beautiful 500!! Hype should be 250 2strokes and 500 not 125 ! Awesome video!!

  • @parkernesbitt7586
    @parkernesbitt7586 7 років тому +1

    Yung Chavez with the 🔥

  • @Kyle-pl6rl
    @Kyle-pl6rl 7 років тому +1

    Track looked good

  • @bradyheath6828
    @bradyheath6828 7 років тому +1

    awesome video! i love a good 2 stroke video but with a 500 its even better

  • @lobmin
    @lobmin 7 років тому +2

    Mmm this was pleasant to watch
    I love 2-smokes

  • @mxrider2strokebraaap54
    @mxrider2strokebraaap54 5 років тому

    Amazing video👌