Unboxing a brand new KX500 from Santa! Still in crate after 17 years

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Edited Date/Time 1/11/2021 5:01am
Look what Santa dropped off last night by the Chimney!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8caiU0k0Lg
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Kurtis158 12/19/2020 5:33pm
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Where did you find this??? This is awesome. Glad you were able to turn your life around too
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NacNac721 12/19/2020 5:39pm
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Gorgeous bike and great message!

I say let her rip!
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Radical 12/19/2020 5:42pm
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Merry Christmas!
God bless you!
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Myz74 12/19/2020 5:44pm
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Kurtis158 wrote:
Where did you find this??? This is awesome. Glad you were able to turn your life around too
Thanks Kurtis! Appreciate it
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Elbows 12/19/2020 5:52pm
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Congratulations! And I’m not talking about the bike! But wanted to add that is a awesome machine . I owned two of them. Keep up the great work!!!
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Camp332 12/19/2020 5:58pm
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Awesome bike! Share the hope!
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DB505 12/19/2020 6:03pm
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OMG Jackpot 🎰
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Wolfey 12/19/2020 6:07pm
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Congratulations on turning your life around and the awesome bike. Merry Christmas!
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jc34 12/19/2020 6:18pm
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I listened to the spittin chiclets episode you were on in early 2019, will definitely check out the book when its released!

Awesome bike, I would pull that thing from the crate and assemble it as a display piece.
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-MAVERICK- 12/19/2020 6:18pm
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The bike is very nice, but I'm more impressed with you turning your life around.

Keep it up!
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Ramrod 12/19/2020 6:32pm
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That was an incredible video on multiple levels!

Love that bike, great story and thank you for sharing.

I would ride that bike man, it is a beauty.
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Myz74 12/19/2020 6:39pm
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Kurtis158 wrote:
Where did you find this??? This is awesome. Glad you were able to turn your life around too
Thanks buddy, appreciate it!
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SEEMEFIRST 12/19/2020 6:40pm
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Ride that bitch, you will love it!

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Ramrod wrote:
That was an incredible video on multiple levels! Love that bike, great story and thank you for sharing. I would ride that bike man, it is...
That was an incredible video on multiple levels!

Love that bike, great story and thank you for sharing.

I would ride that bike man, it is a beauty.
Thanks Rammer! Appreciate it man
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Myz74 12/19/2020 6:41pm
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jc34 wrote:
I listened to the spittin chiclets episode you were on in early 2019, will definitely check out the book when its released! Awesome bike, I would...
I listened to the spittin chiclets episode you were on in early 2019, will definitely check out the book when its released!

Awesome bike, I would pull that thing from the crate and assemble it as a display piece.
Thanks buddy!
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H4L 12/19/2020 7:21pm
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My vote is for option # 3.. Good to hear you came out of it & you're doing well. Merry Christmas !
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Myz74 12/19/2020 7:23pm
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H4L wrote:
My vote is for option # 3.. Good to hear you came out of it & you're doing well. Merry Christmas !
Thanks buddy! Appreciate it
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TeamGreen 12/19/2020 7:34pm
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Put it on display in the crate with the box suspended over of like it’s just been lifted off...

If ya need to ride one, I’ve got one that’s “Built by Jon Braasch”. Come on down to Cali & spend a day of laps at Glen Helen on it. We’ll get’er set-up by PC for ya.

About your life. You’re doing it right. You’re giving others a chance by sharing your Scar Tissue (another good book). Stoked that you made it thru.

Manny
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Mcflurry98 12/19/2020 7:34pm
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Cool Video. Cool Story. Cool bike.

Did you get into riding after the NHL career was over? I assume you weren't allowed to ride when playing? I always think it's super cool to hear about people that made it to the tip top in other sports and are also into moto.
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bvm111 12/19/2020 7:39pm
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Of course I was initially going to go for the obvious cracks aboot the makenzie brothers, the great white north, your awesome tooque!!!

but it’s christmas time and that is so bad ass i thought i would let it slide!!

Killer find man!!!

I have been in the army almost 30 years and have had some of the same demons you and many of my brothers and sisters in arms have, depression that leads to addiction and ultimately the demon at home as we sadly call it! In celebration of your recovery and sobriety and to bring more focus to this on going societal battle I enthusiastically vote for option 3... only if I can be there when you do!!!!🤣

congrats!
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OrangeJuice158 12/19/2020 7:44pm
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Awesome find, your story about overcoming addiction brightened my evening.
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nickm 12/19/2020 8:25pm
12/19/2020 8:25pm
Nice! ex NHLer! I vote for option 2 but leave it in the living room.

Way to go eh on turning things around!
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Analogue* 12/19/2020 8:38pm
12/19/2020 8:38pm
Nice find. You don't redline a KX500 in any gear btw. Short shifting is the key. Had 'em new since '97. Just noticed who the post was from. Take it easy. 'No-one can say they know all about dirt bikes till they've been through the gears on a KX500' Quote, Dirt Bike magazine. Well done, Enjoy your Christmas.
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numbers 12/19/2020 8:39pm
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Wouldn't it need new seals and gaskets. If a car engine sat that long it leak all kinds of stuff.
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Talisker 12/19/2020 10:37pm
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Wow, great find. Keep it in the crate as a display piece. It will only appreciate in value.
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kiwifan 12/19/2020 11:35pm
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Nice!!
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8tensolutions 12/19/2020 11:35pm
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Congrats man and thanks for sharing.
fullfloater 12/20/2020 12:34am
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Great video. What did you do to rebound financially?
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BB366 12/20/2020 2:04am
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Nice work man, giddy up!!!
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cjmx 12/20/2020 5:14am
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Nice bike eh! Ride it! Can't wait to read the book.
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