AUCTION STARTS FRIDAY NITE 1985 SUZUKI GS1150 STREET & TRACK RACER "THE GRUDGE MATCH WEAPON"

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@yopacific Жыл бұрын

King of muscle bikes IMO.

@markmullen9919 3 жыл бұрын

I miss bikes that sound like that. Best sounding bike I've heard in a long time.

@kylejohnson1231 3 жыл бұрын

I see a lot of guys here in Kansas City get humiliated with these and the old KZ Kawasaki down at the Street Races just cause you got a hyabussa doesn't mean your fast

@staygold902 3 жыл бұрын

Yup the widowmaker is no joke either

@deborahchesser7375 3 жыл бұрын

@@staygold902 H2

@christopherwalker6056 3 жыл бұрын

This thing would even give the Vmax a run for it's money.

@oldskool4612 Жыл бұрын

Ah what a great video. Wondered what happened to that screamer ? I'm 62 yrs old and I've owned a 1980 GS1100e since 82. It's in mint shape and I have a Vance/Hines header on it. It's got just over 22K on it and is in the maroon color. When I drive around it around town it certainly turns heads as it always has. But the younger kids on their crotch rockets always think they can get the best of me. Most of the time I prove them wrong 😊 I'll never sale it no way. I've had numerous and generous offers over the years. What's crazy is I gave $2800 for it with just barely over 2800 miles on it. Found the right guy at the right time needing cash. You'll never see bikes made that way again. Love what you do with all the old school bikes Kaplan Cycles.

@sr_73_ 3 жыл бұрын

Gs 750, 1000, 1100, 1150 (e models) from 78-85 THEEEEEE BADDEST MUSCLE BIKES THAT EVER RODE THIS EARTH.

@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470 3 жыл бұрын

Omg she got me smiling from ear to ear if you look up the meaning badass this bike will pop up beautiful bike amen God bless America 🇺🇸

@briankrasne3518 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had an 84 gs1150s full fairing back in 87 when he was in the navy. He had a Bigger sprocket in back and rejeted as well as a header. He then raced his buddys stock 1985 yamaha vmax back in 87 and won the race by barley. I currently ride That 1985 vmax as my first motorcycle and it has been an honor to ride one and learn from my mistakes on. He helped me pick it out and we fixed it up together. vmax has been rejeted with a nasty sounding kerker header as well. He took me to the back of an empty parking lot and taught me how to ride it. At first i was just idling slow around the parking lot and we went from there. The rest is now history. No other bike on the planet is comparable to the gs1150es.

@shadowdad8439 3 жыл бұрын

I got that bike in 85 when it first came out. She will easily stand up on the rear wheel and is capable of doing over 130mph. Mine was stock with a Vance and Hines pipe and I believe even back then with no mods that bike was 130-135hp. I would scrape the pegs on the tight corners and if you hit a small hump or incline like that which precedes a train track you can easily catch air. She was a beast, thanks for the trip down memory lane!

@buckshot1922 3 жыл бұрын

I think I just peeed a little. Omg. The bike is awesome. One of the best street strip bikes I've seen.

@DCSPEED23 3 жыл бұрын

I see PM Chicanes, I hit the like button

@superwilcox9026 3 жыл бұрын

The Suzuki GS is a gem

@abcanimal 3 жыл бұрын

Drag bike for the street! Love it!

@yopacific 3 жыл бұрын

GS1150 brute force king

@sonnyseabury4051 Жыл бұрын

That's what the mid 80's was all about! I would take this bike In a millisecond, before buying a Hayabusa instead. I'm old school. Alot of these new bikes of today look unattractive, and too space age to me. This is from a time when motorcycles looked like true motorcycles. I bet this bike brought in a pretty penny. It looks mint, fresh out of the crate! Sounds great with the Vance and Hines exhaust on it. Would also sound great with a Brock's exhaust system too. One thing I do know, is that Terry Vance and Byron Hines would love that bike, and definitely approve of it! Terry and Byron were The Shit, back in the 1980's dragbike scene! ! Fucking gorgeous! 😲😁😎

@hurstshiftin9873 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one all kinds of power! Snake bite exhaust hit ya in the heart!

@cjhopkins7128 3 жыл бұрын

That’s one beautiful looking bike!

@rangerddanger697 3 жыл бұрын

Love those air cooled 4 cylinder bikes I've owned a lot of them wish I never sold any of them , your work is outstanding keep up the good work 👍

@bluoval3481 3 жыл бұрын

Kap just got bragging rights - first time cops have been called due to the Hounds of Hell being unleashed.

@davidravo6247 3 жыл бұрын

I heard of big bore Suzukis, but I have never seen anything like a bike like that. It is one of the most astounding sounding bikes I’ve ever heard, it re-emerged in line motors as being one of the best sounding bikes in the world to me

@DirtDragger36 2 жыл бұрын

Thats nothing lmao we run 1640 strokers on dirt thats something crazy

@dynodave9287 3 жыл бұрын

If I lived in the US that would be mine 😳👍

@joechancio5177 3 жыл бұрын

If its the bigblock 1300cc? It should have the potential for 190hp i would think. My 1216kit make about that in my gsxr 1100 with small head and cam work. 38mm lectrons. That head you have is desirable cause you can do so much with them. Thats a awesome bike. It will sound like no other bike at the track. Wherever you are. Lol those mikuni flatslides are classic. Harder to find also. Sorry if i get to excited about this bike. Lmao.

@mikem9110 3 жыл бұрын

I raced one of those gsxr 1100's on grudge night at the track years ago on my stock 84' GS1150 and got smoked all but one time. He made one small mistake at the start and I sneaked one victory in lol. I knew I had no chance but it was worth it just to see him after each run shake his head at me. Had a good laugh during cool down when he wandered over to look at it. These bikes can scream if you hit every gear just right.

@joechancio5177 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikem9110 thats great. I still take my 91 out to the track now and than. Its such a conversation piece also. Bike is 30yrs old now. Where does time go? Thanks for sharing that story. I love eating up the newer bikes when they sleep the tree.

@mikem9110 3 жыл бұрын

@@joechancio5177 I still have the time stubbs from that night believe it or not. It's funny, one kid go real testy and started chirping at me saying no fuckin' way that's stock, it's old and heavy etc which made my victorys more sweet of course lol. Dude was a tool. Anyway, another rider heard this exchange and walked over and said to me "that kid don't know how to ride and you do and that bike is a beast, I've riden one". Made me feel great, I won't lie, I was ready to take on anyone by this point. Next time at the line I look over and it's this same guy on a road track(race number on the side) Honda 900. Bastard beat be on one wheel lololol. Back to earth and my helmet was loose fitting again. After that day it was always my dream to own one of those Hondas. I made that dream come true four years ago finally and got me a mint 2007 Fireblade. Never had so much fun on a bike.

@joechancio5177 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikem9110 thats awesome. Oldschool rules. The sound alone is sweet music to my years. I have a 04 zx10 also and its to fancy and smooth with no noise. Lol. Ill go to the grave with my 91.

@mikem9110 3 жыл бұрын

@@joechancio5177 That Kawi is a rocket ship dude. Good choice. I get attached to my bikes as well. I still have my first bike I bought in HS in 81'. 1970 Honda CB175. Ugly as shit and hasn't runned since 82' when it crapped out but I just can't part with it.

@muzkat101 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when the 1985 Suzuki GS1150ES arrives at our local bike shop for the first time; a blue one that I fell in love with. In '85, aside from the Honda Interceptors, the GS1150ES was a really sharp looking bike. Though, later it was reported that the stock front suspension had 'stiction' issues and it made cornering a bit hair-raising.

@superzuki5831 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same bike in original mint condition. It's my baby and I'm taking it with me when I die.lol

@SmokeyRam 3 жыл бұрын

Best bike Suzuki ever made no question.

@mikepohl2264 3 жыл бұрын

Great bike to announce your arrival where ever your destination!🔥🔥🔥

@isaachunt5799 3 жыл бұрын

fastest top speed bike back in 1984..159 mph if i remember rightly

@jeffhennings6015 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@brianmcintee7303 3 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful bike

@Junior-fd8ux 3 жыл бұрын

Iv been waiting for this video since you first gave a first glimpse at this bike. What a line up you have right now man.

@KaplanCycles 3 жыл бұрын

Wait till you see what we got coming this week

@Junior-fd8ux 3 жыл бұрын

@@KaplanCycles i can only imaging, hopefully something that does not make me want to sell ya my fxrc just yet lol. Looking forward to watching and finally coming to meet you when all the dust settles.

@dorian8876 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic machine

@reginaldredman6767 3 жыл бұрын

Honda lover here but this Suzuki is OMG!!!😂😂👍👍🍶🍜

@kc0lif 3 жыл бұрын

love the 1980s styling bikes. great beginners bike.

@freewheelinduke5342 3 жыл бұрын

and all those ol' 490 and others, a jewell farm mate ;)))

@syedasim8640 3 жыл бұрын

Mann!! Jeff is OG when it comes holeshot!

@ronmurdock8897 3 жыл бұрын

Man that thing is a hell of a machine

@Elkins82ify 3 жыл бұрын

It’s....its...just so damn beautiful. Manly tears over here

@ENFL470 3 жыл бұрын

What a beauty 😍

@mariod9290 3 жыл бұрын

OLD SCHOOL BAD ASS BIKE

@ekitching 3 жыл бұрын

Man what a monster of a bike, sounds really mean. I don't think it would be street legal with that race muffler on it. Whoever buys this, hold on! Maybe 8's in the quarter?

@criscross572 3 жыл бұрын

Pure Japanese muscle, this will all ways go up in value good investment if kept nice

@jiovaniloncarevic Ай бұрын

The Preformance Machine Chicane wheels are absolutely nuts, they look amazing!

@joechancio5177 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...oldschool rules...that sidewinder sounds great. Classic dragbike. My 91 gsxr1100 sounds just like that with my vance and hines. Love it....

@kendralhunt4296 2 жыл бұрын

I think it sounds way better than a v8 on them clapped out trucks

@joechancio5177 2 жыл бұрын

@@kendralhunt4296 when i start my bike at the track everyone knows it. I cant keep people away from taking pics and asking questions. Then ill run a 9.40 at 141mph in the quarter. Beating on them new bikes.😀

@andyb9994 3 жыл бұрын

That's bad ass, more power than Duquesne light. Good old air cooled never die and make tons of power👍

@marcuswinfrey3993 3 жыл бұрын

I rode a turbocharged 03 hayabusa for about 10yrs on the street. It's hard to beat that big bore Suzuki power. Man if I just had the room...... drool.

@SnowLion1959 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Lion roar 🦁 or even better . One good looking bike and every men’s dream.

@corey4c105 3 жыл бұрын

Thing sounds so good!!

@PaddyBoyBKLYN 3 жыл бұрын

That bike is soo badass! Ken seems like just the coolest guy ever.

@bigram7235 3 жыл бұрын

That bike is the grudge king!!! Unreal in the quarter mile.

@rudyhernandez5193 3 жыл бұрын

Wicked!

@577buttfan 3 жыл бұрын

Had to stop by and listen to that bike holy cow!!!!

@davidtorstensen581 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up neighbors with The manic mechanic Jeff and his brother Daryl. long time no see...

@hsmith8577 2 жыл бұрын

This guy . Gota love this guy.

@larryjepson9924 3 жыл бұрын

I had a friend (rest his soul) who loved drag racing at the track and had this same year/model that is in this video and he had a MR. Turbo kit on it with a vanes and hines pipe on it..it was nasty everytime he drag raced it it would blow the head gasket from way to much compression..i believe the fastest he ran it in a quarter mile was a 9.01 and that was when the motor blew...sweet bike..i will never forget it

@CodyM_ 3 жыл бұрын

You know when “The Mechanic” gets on the bike to run it down the road he’s gonna let it rip 😂👍✌️

@577buttfan 3 жыл бұрын

All that salt on the road and cold as hell the back tire just broke.

@CodyM_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@577buttfan yeah I bet it’ll stripe the road up pretty good lol

@Letsgetit1600 Жыл бұрын

Ken this is the bike right here.

@UOO303T Жыл бұрын

Great motorcycle and you certainly have a way with yr words fantastic

@timewilltell3098 3 жыл бұрын

Screaming through the desert hell yeah that is a weapon💯👍

@mikestowe6136 3 жыл бұрын

just wicked old bikes period

@Le0Nocapri0 9 ай бұрын

Hey ..”it’s way faster than my hybusa….”❤️‍🔥

@loicmalakoff6728 3 жыл бұрын

Démoniaque suzuki 💣et surtout magnifique 😨🙃👍👍

@shanegamble7015 3 жыл бұрын

What a weapon!! Awesome video as always hope to visit your museum soon 👍

@mathewmiller4942 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike. My dad's got one fun bike to ride

@saywin3091 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite bike sound.

@bikerboy8723 3 жыл бұрын

Thanking my dad right now, I remember seeing these bikes at bike rallies, and at the drag strip when I was a kid, just nasty

@RagdollRacingInc 3 жыл бұрын

What a BEAST that sound aaaaaahhhhh B E A UTIFUL

@DOC-Jake- 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no not that. My brother had the same bike. I rode it after I had my DR500 .... worlds apart this bike scared the 🔥 out of me ! Incredible power/handling Stock ! I think it was the top of the bike heap for that year. 🤘🏼

@whoknows3347 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bikes

@williamheinsinger7390 3 жыл бұрын

Beast 💪

@RDEnduro 3 жыл бұрын

best sounding bike, holy shit sounds like it looks!

@mikem9110 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my 84' GS1150 since 88'. Weighs a fuck ton but she goes like stink when it hits that powerband. Collecting dust in the corner of the garage now since I picked up my 2007 CBR1000RR four years ago.

@andybowyer3602 3 жыл бұрын

COLD TYRES BOYS COLD TYRES jeez I could sense i high side coming there boys im just glad its back in the museum 🤣🤣🤣👍

@edjackson4389 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen all week!!!

@calking420 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Bejesus! 💪🏴‍☠️👍

@ChrisGramm 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first bike I ever lost sleep over! I'd buy one right meow if i could find one in Hawaii

@89foxguy 3 жыл бұрын

Man from thumbnail I thought this was a kawasaki gpz. My dad would love to see his old bike. Cheers from Torrington 👍

@darryl.c7972 3 жыл бұрын

When ever I get a notification from NEMM of a bike your doing, I can always tell if it's a bike Jeff has tuned, or worked on just by the look and year of the bike! lol.. So glad he has hooked up with all you guy's! I've watched every video, since the remolding of the building..Love the channel !

@lees8024 3 жыл бұрын

It's a beast. Sounds like an f1 car

@patboston3248 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike. I have an 86 1150e. Bone stock.

@RagdollRacingInc 3 жыл бұрын

Man I gotta play this vid again tooooo good yeeeeew

@darrenforgette5559 3 жыл бұрын

I miss hearing bikes like that on the street. It's got an 1100 head on it not the 1150 head. Sweet bike

@dannywilliams3516 3 жыл бұрын

As beautiful as it is badass Ken.

@michaeltaylor8835 3 жыл бұрын

When bikes sounded like bikes

@RagdollRacingInc 3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss

@adamwindle2572 9 ай бұрын

Great bike. I have one almost identical. The engine in yours has the earlier 1100E head. Very similar to the 1150 but dragracers swap and change if a good worked over head comes their way. It will likely be a 1327cc or maybe a 1360cc. It WILL be good for 170hp easily. And yes, they are PM wheels. PM Chicane 👍

@jayo7799 3 жыл бұрын

That thing freakn growls

@eoghandridl1007 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine 👌

@Stevo736 3 жыл бұрын

This one takes me back I had one this colour which I used as a Courier bike. It was 1989 GSX1100E not the 1150. Ken's right about the top end as they had the black wrinkle finish with flat cover TSCC on it with big flat allen head screws holding it on no end caps like the earlier Suzuki's both 8 and 16 valve.

@RagdollRacingInc 3 жыл бұрын

It'll rrrrr rrrrr rrrrrip your house off the foundation

@paultaddeo5378 3 жыл бұрын

Roll ons swisting a grip Impressive as ever the wishlist

@RagdollRacingInc 3 жыл бұрын

GET EM KAPLAN AMERICA

@kawasakiz76 Жыл бұрын

I love it!!!

@michaeldecarlo1502 3 жыл бұрын

Brother you made my day today this suzuki is unreal,the adb rotax 605,and I listened to your 2hr interview with joe last night I can’t tune a bike like the wizard but I assure u i can turn wrenches with the best of them,after seeing your Honda showroom and all the other toys there I’m seriously considering packing my shit and coming up. I have this federal beef I got caught up in I have to handle but I assure u I’m not facing any time so if u really need a mechanic this summer keep me in mind it would be my dream to work there with you and your crew !

@freebird3190 3 жыл бұрын

When Jeff ripped off down the street , I said Holy Shit and Then You said Holy Shit ....

@brianblasczyk5200 3 жыл бұрын

Those are performance machine chicane rims,I had a set on a 86 GSXR 1100👍

@gmac9841 3 жыл бұрын

Wow they just keep on coming , what a beast , when I first saw it I thought I would rather have my old GPZ 900 , maybe not.

@glennmalm996 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel !!

@alekostorru282 3 жыл бұрын

Brutal!😍

@schlottsseafood8781 3 жыл бұрын

RIP your high rise off the foundation! BEAST!

@nutnspecial5027 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see it on a dyno

@jaysongraft3627 3 жыл бұрын

Those dudes can ride. Sweet. 👍👊

@jamiebransford7150 3 жыл бұрын

This bike is nice I have one. The motor in mine is a 1197 kit 340 cams. Carbs are stock with a 3 stage jet kit in the carbs. We put hotter koils on the bike a modified clutch basket. These bikes are bad about creeping shim your clutches. We have a fox damptner fore the mino shock. My bike is a efs 1150 with the faring vance and hines header. These bikes are fast I had mine over 20 years and I still do😁. I will never sell suzzie that's her name. Red horse glendale ky.