absolutely fantastic video ummm, how'd it go with "you sellin it" comment at the very end hahaha i have a 1998 that i bot for 3800 here in south florida where things seem inflated similar setup but Kept original tank on her put a CRF 450L fender on her for now to mitigate the flopping up n down i shaved the seat to 35" i am 6' 160pds jns headlight etc etc KEEPING ALL ORIGINAL PARTS except she came with a Big Gun pipe and header on her love the bike and constantly tinker and change things like handguards , racks etc i have a 2014 Yamaha XT250 as my go around neighbor hood bike WITH a JAPANESE mfctrd TALL seat so she is roughly 33.3"
Great video I recently bought a 2021 XR650L, and these great videos are giving me lots of ideas to personalize my new bike. I’ve been a motocross guy my whole life and my age is leading me to more mellow riding that includes my wife as a passenger from time to time. Thanks again... Oh, and brand new, my XR listed for 6999
Excellent information and advice! I ride the BMW GSA and is so comfortable and while standing it feels so balanced. I also have the XR650L. Although I live the motor this bike is a real odd ball feel bike while standing. It feels like the foot pegs should be lowered as my knees feel to high on the tank. It’s very too heavy. Most cases you don’t need such extreme ground clearance. I’m lowering my XL with the link and shortening the front shocks in the trees. Get the bike down and enjoy a lower stance if you don’t need the clearance. I’m 6’ with a 32” inseam.
I just found a 2006 XR650L for $1225., its suppose to have only 800 miles on it. Really looking forward to making it as nice as your! Great vid too thanks.
My XR650L / XR600 engine. 50lbs. lighter but no electric start. I'm at 80% dirt. Basically a street legal XR600. Love reliability. Super low maintenance. Energizer bunny of Dualsports.
Back in 2005 I owned a new KLR 650, I really liked it, but I also have a astigmatism in my eyes and need lots of light for night riding, always wanted to know do bikes like the XR 650 have the extra electrical capacity to run auxiliary lights, maybe an HID system if available.
@@pinonvalleynut dam shame, I geuse I'll wait to see the 2020 models . I don't wan to be rude , but I was courious what you sold it for. Thaks for your reply.
any concerns with gas tank discoloration. I've seen some white tanks that turn yellow after some time. I would hate to have to change out a good tank just because it started looking bad.
5 лет назад
Great review Ron , and a great bike too . Honda is for me the best choice . Honda XR400 is my preference
Hey Ron, GREAT video!! I'm thinking I'm going to go ahead with my first choice from he start. This bike! I'm the same height as you and was concerned about the lowering link sacrificing ground clearance . Not so! I'll have a passenger here and there so I need my feet planted firmly on the ground when she's getting on the back. I also noticed the smog delete was done. I'm 51 yrs. old and dying to ride off-road again! Thanks again my good man!!
just got mine on Saturday. Brand new off the floor at cycle county in Oregon great people over there made me feel part of the family and most definitely be back to finance a bike for the my kids. My dad is 56 and scored a 2001 he needed a riding buddy. Didn’t come with tool kit. Said I didn’t need lol.
