Budget Friendly Bugout: Is the XR650L the Perfect Bike to be Prepared for the Worst Case Scenario?

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In this video we partner with Mike Glover's Fieldcraft Survival and Rocky Mountain ATV/MC build the perfect budget bugout bike and put it to the test in the Arizona dessert. With these parts and accessories, the bike will not only be more comfortable for longer trips, but protected it for when the bike goes down.
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@ericweber1969 8 месяцев назад

The legendary XR650L is always the right answer.

@SHL-ge3wn 6 месяцев назад

Depends on what area of the country you live in. In the North East it's thick woods and mud, and mud. A Yamaha TW200 or a much smaller conventional dirt bike would rule. Probably not need anything larger than a 350 four stroke in the north east as you'd be traveling on snow machine trails, ATV trails, wooded single tracks and secondary roads.

@ericweber1969 6 месяцев назад

@@SHL-ge3wn TW’s are cool too! Love those fat tires!

@rogwilmers3138 8 месяцев назад

Don’t forget to change out the thin OEM countershaft sprocket with a wider type Fritzco sprocket. This is supposedly the “weakness” to the XR650L in that the OEM sprocket will eventually wear grooves into the countershaft. Not sure as to how often this actually happens but a $25 investment is worth it.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

We actually did that, but I didn’t mention it in the video. Totally forgot to thanks for the heads up though. I will mention it in the next video.

@aTuWitty 8 месяцев назад

It's actually not an issue at all if you apply moly grease to the splines like the owner's manual says, but for some reason that practice has been forgotten and so people are wearing out their countershafts. The Fritzco is insurance against that for sure, though!

@richardahola692 8 месяцев назад

I have replaced counter shafts on 200 and 250 Hondas.

@stimpsonjcat26 4 месяца назад

@@aTuWitty Yeah moly grease is also used on splined machine shafts. Without it they will fail in a short amount of time.

@peterkeyser3141 2 месяца назад

@@backcountryadvmoto I'm curious what size sprocket you put on. You were hitting 80+ mph and find it hard even with a 15 tooth.

@thomaswhite-2449 7 месяцев назад

Muffler to make it quieter Flat Black Low gearing to carry more weight, and lower fuel usage at low speeds. emp shielding headlight mod. one for just enough light. And one mode for bright light. A EDC holder

@a1scoot 8 месяцев назад

I love my 650L….its not as slick as my 400R but it’s plated and works pretty damn good off-road IMO…. Not sure why these classics don’t get more love but the simplicity can’t be denied…Nice build you guys did there..👍

@DevDog67 8 месяцев назад

They're not exciting and new, that's what all these influencers and big review channels make their money off of. However it's clear that a lot of people love old school bikes like this. The DR650 is very popular, as well as the Tw200. The KLX300, XT250 and the Crf300 haven't changed much at all from their previous variants (other than a small displacement change and EFI) and have been sold for quite a while too.

@alm4132 8 месяцев назад

Maybe the seat height? Tallest bike I've ever sat on.

@smileyguyz 8 месяцев назад

@@alm4132 A lot of the people I talk to would love an XR650, but the seat height turns them away. I think it's a mixture of seat height + not shiny and new.

@TheDfelan 8 месяцев назад

If the 400r had a magic button it would basically be the perfect bike.

@johnhall9645 8 месяцев назад

The XR has been around longer than 30 years I've got one in my shop that's 42 years old still runs and rides great.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

The XR identifier has yes, but the 650l has been around for 30 years. 1993-2023. That’s why Honda releases the 30 year anniversary additions we used in this video.

@GamingwithGamerGirls 4 месяца назад

Not the L version

@spacefrog2025 Месяц назад

Not 650l

@sdb95037 6 месяцев назад

Nice, well thought out upgrades. Consider a Renthal rear sprocket, the stock steel is heavy. Swap the counter sprocket with a thicker one like fritzco, won't wear the countershaft like the stock one will. Carry a spare CDI, with bad solder joints they go out sometimes. Risers for the handlebars. XR's only has an oil temp gauge. The flat slide kits are expensive, but you could use a FCR off a CRF with a Noss Machine adapter. Looking forward to the next in the series.

@michaeldavison430 8 месяцев назад

Rode one of these from new in 94 until 2019. It was a great bike.

@dezracr 3 месяца назад

How many miles did you get on her

@Tilemason1 8 месяцев назад

It was the XR600R 8 times in a row and 12 time's total Larry Rossler and Bruce Ogilve R.I.P. RIP in Peace Bruce 🙏

@Motosportz 8 месяцев назад

Fun vid. When I was looking for this type of bike to replace my KTM 790 with something more off road worthy I ended up getting the SWM Superdual 650 after a lot of research. It is 8K new, has a way more powerful water cooled engine, EFI, adjustable suspension, windshield, full crash bars, full engine protection, rear grab handles, super stout rear rack, center stand, auxiliary lights... ALL STOCK. If people would look outside the box some there are some really cool bike out there. I've been hammering it all over the western US the last 8 months, best 50/50 bike I've tried, and I have ridden a lot of bikes. The AJP PR7 is also VERY cool but not factory street legal.

@HeddleTown 8 месяцев назад

Looks great guys love my 93 owned since the mid 90's and never let me down! Tons done to it almost all you can do! Lots of vids on my channel.. heres an old pros tip though never ever drill aluminum bars it creates a weak spot and can very easily snap off. Cut the little locating tab off instead!

@pinkiewerewolf 8 месяцев назад

I'm totally digging your XR650 build, old school badass!

@lhurst9550 8 месяцев назад

If anyone wants a XR650L with 3K miles on it and all the sparkels, I have one for sale in NW Wyoming.

@solosix3991 7 месяцев назад

Below $3k?

@lhurst9550 7 месяцев назад

@@solosix3991 The stock bike is worth $5K and I have over $2K in farkles, what do you think.

@slalomking 3 месяца назад

No one ever keeps these long. Too old of a design, no tach, no engine cooling, tank too small, too tall for 90% of people. People keep KLR’s for 30k miles.

@meatpie1380 2 месяца назад

I had mine 12 years and i love it for what it is

@LETerEATRenne 2 месяца назад

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@@slalomkingspeak for yourself. I’ve had mine for over 3 1/2 years now and do hare scrambles with it all the time. Any adventure bike that you plan on actually riding needs an oversized tank. Air cooled, I drop it, I don’t have to worry about breaking radiators. It’s tall, I’ll give you that, but if you’re 6’ tall you’re fine, 90% aren’t built for a 340lbs adventure bike anyways. No tach? You’re probably better off in a car if you can’t distinguish how to shift based on sound. It’s an old design, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. Klr’s weigh what feels like a metric ton, I would hate to own something so heavy and so underpowered.

@michaelanderson3771 8 месяцев назад

I had the 1989 XR600R until October of 2022 when I reluctantly sold my old girl. She never missed a beat and I rode sand , mud rock gardens and the Aussie bush. The bike was a little heavy at 125 KG or 275 lbs and if it fell on you was one heavy bench press but man that thing would just tractor. I ran 14/48 sprockets and it would just eat up the bush. Any prolonged Highway I swapped out the front sprocket 15T to drop the revs a bit bit without needing to change chain. I mainly trailered the bike to the Bush with all the tools and camp gear . Many a guy has taken a 600 around the world, across the Aussie desert and the testament to how good those engines and bikes were and still are. Honda's only real competitor to the Yamaha Teneré 700 but in a single cylinder.

@da72ma 8 месяцев назад

Replace front 650L sprocket with the one from the 650R. You guys should make a video of the Suzuki DR650 as well. Of the old thumpers the DR is my favorite.

@Goodlife_ADV 8 месяцев назад

Excellent build guys! Cant wait to see more on this!

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

Thanks brother

@faissal8997 8 месяцев назад

I hope you did Dave's mods for the carb when rejetting. The fork brace is a must for the XRL when you are riding offroad as someone mentioned.

@ionflow1073 6 месяцев назад

Great video, guys. I remember when these bikes were first introduced in the mid 80s, and its nice to see that they're still just as relevant now as they were back then. I would like to have seen the before and after weight comparison on this build.

@Cabritostube 8 месяцев назад

I love the project and the XR is a time tested platform and there's a reason they still make them. @Mike H - Did you black out your Rally? Looks sick! I'm a huge fan of both of you guys channels. I think you are missing the point in a few areas of having a reliable Bugout / SHTF bike. - - Why change to a Li battery? I don't think they are as reliable as standard Gel or stock batt. They don't like cold and I've seen too many problems with them that the weight savings isn't worth it IMO. Why put a loud pipe on a bugout bike? Draw's attention while the stock is nice and stealthy. The weight savings on a 650 pig is negligible. Stock Brake and shifters are also easy to bend back into shape after a fall vs the aluminum ones that can just snap. For reliability in SHTF I'd stay stock and carry spares. Bash plate isn't just for bottoming out. It protects the bottom from smaller rocks flying up especially in the desert conditions like you guys were in. I'd also get a spare CDI/ECU and put it in a faraday bag for the future. I'm a survival genera fan so these things stuck out to me.

@dwitless 8 месяцев назад

That's really an awesome build!!! A small windscreen and you could travel that bike anywhere you want to go and have a blast doing it. 😊😊😊

@garrettsmith8286 6 месяцев назад

I had the XR650R that I fully made street legal thanks to Rocky Mnt and XR's Only. That was a great bike and there is a video of me out there riding not to far from your location while my buddy was filming on his XR650L. We switched at one point so he could try the R out. All I will say is "2 completely different bikes" one not better than the other but just engineered for 2 different things. I wish I still had that bike but now that I'm older the electric start, plush suspension and air cooled engine don't sound bad. Though I will miss the power my R made and the way it would fly through the desert at 65-110 with ease!

@mikeddoyle5726 Месяц назад

Outstanding video guys! I'm going soon to get my new 650. Mickey 59 in NY

@darkiee69 8 месяцев назад

Bigger fuel tank and the gear mod for gears 2 and 5. And being in Az maybe give an oil cooler a thought too.

@doug9437 8 месяцев назад

how much bigger should they get?

@Offroader74 8 месяцев назад

Good video. I had a XR600R in the 90s. I wish we could get the XR650L in Europe 😢

@frederickjeremy 8 месяцев назад

I actually went to buy one of these one time and Honda thumbed their nose at my well established 790 credit score. I could have got my credit union to do it, but it kinda hacked me off at them. Bought a Suzuki dr650 from next door. I don’t doubt that Honda is a jam up machine. The dr650 is every bit as much bike with a cult like following and aftermarket support to match. Funny what happens when a manufacturer put out a solid machine, with a solid design,and sells it unchanged for 30 years. It is kind of a blank canvas when you get it, then you focus it to your needs and riding style as you modify it over the years. Since 2010 mine has morphed into an adventure bike with windshield, oversized fuel tank, carb re jet,exhaust, large panniers, top trunk, and more comfy seat. It has taken me back and forth to work, a few times through a disaster zone after a hurricane and a wicked flood faithfully for 20,000 miles and counting. Not a single issue, oil change and air filter service every 5000 miles after 500 mile break in service.adjusted the valves once. And swapped out several tires. I just got my harley back from a friend I sold it to, both kids about to be in school, so the mrs is showing intrest in learning to ride and getting her motorcycle endorsement. So the Ol trusty dr is about to morph into a supermoto. Lowering kit, supermoto aluminum mag rims that accept tubeless tires. To drop the seat height down to a level she can build confidence with as a new rider. Might even re jet the carb to factory settings and re install the factory exhaust to calm the power back down as it will do roll on wheelies in first and second as is if cranked on. Just enough power to get down the interstate, but extremly forgiving in stock form.

@2wheels_2wings 8 месяцев назад

This is great! Loving the classic bike build.

@someone46018 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2017 that I bought new, I did pretty much all the mods you guys did, I recommend getting rid of the octopus emissions thing, that actually hurts the engine by causing backfires and overheating, it serves no purpose but keep Californian regulators happy. I also changed the carburetor for a Mikuni HSR pumper, if you do that, disconnect the pump and save yourself a lot of hours of unsuccessful jetting tests, with the pump connected it never runs right, with the pump disconnected it runs the way it should have from factory.

@dlrmon1 8 месяцев назад

Interesting, similarly I converted my old XR628R into a Dual-Sport. It’s my one bike that has never let me down...

@4kmotorcycle 7 месяцев назад

I've ridden this bike for a long time and it was exceptional good. A solid bike for all terrains.

@ewebbytrailscout 6 месяцев назад

great video, brings back memories of Trans Am Trail ride 22 years ago, keep up the great content in AZ

@midwestfps 5 месяцев назад

Excited to see what else you do with this. I have a 2015 XR that I've neglected for some time. Makes me want to go out and get it back up to snuff.

@ArizonaAdv 7 месяцев назад

Now lower it I did mine I am 6ft 4 and it still fits me great and makes it a entirely different bike . I live in Marana Az if you want to ride mine . Plus a couple other things have been done. Be safe RIDE ON

@MichaelAbramo 8 месяцев назад

The XR650L is the fatter, slower brother to the XR600R. The XR650R is a totally different bike and Honda shouldn't have even referred to it as an XR. I love the XR650L and XR650R so much (I've owned the former and traveled the US and Canada on it and I currently own the R). The R is the king of Baja. The XR650L forks would explode before it reached 1000 miles of whoops, I'm sure. Just a suggestion, with that weight on the rear, you are going to either want to weld a frame reinforcement or get the SW-Motech subframe braces. The frames are prone to cracking at the rear-most joint.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

Totally agree about the 650 R. That bike was and is amazing. Wish they could’ve just added an electric start to that bike and called it good. As far as your second part of your comment. Maybe rewatch the video. I put a reinforcement on the rear subframe and talk about it extensively a couple times in the video 👍🏻

@MattPerry 8 месяцев назад

@@backcountryadvmoto that should be the bike that Honda would sell worldwide like cupcakes

@aTuWitty 8 месяцев назад

The XR650L forks are essentially the same as the XR600R forks, just different spring rates, and the XR600R won the Baja from 1996-1998, and the XR650R won from 1999-2005. The XRL could do 1000 miles of whoops pretty easily. Not as nicely as a 600R or 650R, since it weighs a bit more, but it could do it.

@BUGMAN-22 8 месяцев назад

Bar none the greatest motor ever made as far as longevity and dependability goes, they never left me stranded in the woods in enduros or GNCC's. Im small and the XR250 fits me best.

@jamespolucha8790 3 месяца назад

I don’t know why everyone pulls apart the XR it’s a great bike for everything, it’s a 650 talk to some flat track racers they will tell you what to do to make it out run everything in its class if that’s what you want but if you want a great all around bike this is it and so reliable too

@rorydeanschneider586 7 месяцев назад

I just wanna point out that in terms of efficiency, a 650 is actually a huge bike. I'm 6' and 160 lbs. and I'm gettin around great on a Honda cb125, and doin over 100 miles per gallon (which would be super important in a bug-out bike..) so for me a 250 would be huge. I mean how often do you need to go 70 mph anyway, and in a bug-out situatio, think about it. just food for thought.. cool build tho , sick video

@HarrisonFjord-n3v Месяц назад

How often do you need to go 70? The damn speed limit is 75- 80 mph and even then everyone is going 5-10mph over the speed limit.

@rorydeanschneider586 Месяц назад

Sure you’re right, normally, but In a bug-out scenario? The interstate is gridlocked. You’ll be weaving traffic or on the shoulder or in the ditch.

@rustyspiker3569 8 месяцев назад

Total cost if you were purchasing all that you up graded? Roughly. Nice to see you out and riding. Although no Moose yet. Yep it’s me. Ha Take care.

@jamesboaz4787 8 месяцев назад

I have a 1994 XR250L and love it but I have reached my limits on it and am looking to upgrade to the 650L looks like a great bike.

@94SexyStang 8 месяцев назад

650 would be a downgrade as far as Off-road capability.......250 is usually a full sprung Dirt Bike, better clearance, it will go Faster and better in single track and tighter stuff. 650 would be a heavy slug in tighter more nasty off-road terrain, don't care what anyone says.....if you want an upgrade, go 450cc.

@d.Cog420 8 месяцев назад

This is the unicorn! And it's old skool!! Nice bloody work.

@jasonharmon4588 5 месяцев назад

I have an XR150L, and think the 650's little brother might be even better in such a scenario where fuel could be scarce. 110 MPG and a 300 mile range on a tank might be important.

@40822499 8 месяцев назад

KLR 650 for the win. Since the early 80's

@outdoorhangtime5404 8 месяцев назад

Like the video. Like all the options. All cool stuff. Bug out to me in this would be bug out to a moto camp trip in the woods. However, this is NOT a BUDGET bike build. Unless 2k+ is the budget.

@Porsche996driver 8 месяцев назад

Great upgrades with that slick LED light and boss 5.6 gallon tank? The guard looks beefy and the larger pegs will be nice, need do that on my GS. Awesome that these are still so cheap and basic new, good for Honda and Suzuki.

@themysticmariner1959 3 месяца назад

The BRP is a legend!

@richwiebe8084 4 месяца назад

Nice to see that skid plate design protects the left side cover. Ricochet’s does not.

@MattWillEast 8 месяцев назад

Very cool bike, I want it! Thanks for the content.

@ColdWarVeteran-r2j 14 дней назад

Engine case covers are a must!!! Ask me how I know. Draining your oil in the middle of no where and walking sucks!

@tomalophicon 7 месяцев назад

How you gonna refine fuel?

@AH-cl7fh 3 месяца назад

I had one of these and rode in the summer heat in Florida - in the sand. It had an oversized tank just like what you have on it. I had an oil temp dip stick and got the oil temp up to 300. I would not suggest an oversized tank (which limits air flow across the cooling fins) with an air cooled bike in a hot climate. Air cooled engines need to breathe.

@slalomking 2 месяца назад

So true !!!

@matticusmac6452 8 месяцев назад

Highly recommend the super thick front sprocket from Super Pinion, twice as thick as the Fritz

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

I did add the front sprocket. Just forget to mention it 👍🏻

@seandewispelaere 7 месяцев назад

Phenomenal work

@elgringoec 8 месяцев назад

Good bike, great build, pleasant video. (even if you did repeat yourself) 😂 I like the Tusk footpegs. Are they "the best"? Who knows but I'm happy with them. The "emissions stuff" consists of an EGR system and a crankcase ventilation oil vapor capture. Know what you're getting into and make good decisions. Following some guy's recipe on the internet (no matter how popular) can lead to regrets. Not just for you but for the bike's next owner. 😅 I don't get the "bugout" thing? Is that code for escaping the family to execute a precision camping trip?

@mrsmel269 8 месяцев назад

we love our 2021 and yes the stock fuel range sucks clark/ims4 gal is a 10 min bolt up (160 mile range) where the 5.8 accbess gives 220 ish on ours. there great for what they are turn the key and roll out. enjoy it and #livetoride

@GoodkatNW 8 месяцев назад

Love these build videos, great job. DR650 is definitely a better bugout bike though, that XR carries so much weight up high, absolute handful. You need a donkey for the zombie apocalypse, not a giraffe.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

They are both excellent motorcycles. The XR just has a little bit of an edge off-road. I’m 5’8 and don’t seem to really have much of a problem with the height. The bike was comfortable for me at least. But you really can’t go wrong with either one.

@daphnedevi 8 месяцев назад

Maybe even a tw200 with one of those massive wide tail racks for loot… great mpg +carry supplemental fuel… and so short and light I’d say less a liability in case of hairy terrain/falls/picking up/injuries. I think smaller has big selling points in a real bug out regardless of inseam.

@aTuWitty 8 месяцев назад

The XRL is miles ahead offroad. I have both a 2011 DR650 and a 1994 XR650L (as well as many DRZs, a 530 EXC, FE501S, XT225, etc) and the XRL absolutely smokes the DR650 in pretty much every way. The DR suspension is absolute trash and needs a TON of work to even come near the XRL. If you're short, though, the DR is a better bike for you, you'll just need to do a lot more work to it. I'm 6'5 so the XRL is much better for me (and the DR is going up for sale soon because of it!)

@GoodkatNW 8 месяцев назад

@@aTuWitty I think the end of your comment says it all; you're 6'5". The average height of a male in the USA is 5'9". I'm 6' on the dot, and the XR was never as comfortable offroad with the exception being high speed whoops, sand, and relatively aggressive/fast riding without too much tight stuff. On the DR (which admittedly I've modified quite a bit, I enjoy that process), I'm so much more confident that I can get through worse stuff. I would argue that for MOST people, a lightly modified DR will do MOST things better, with the single exception being high speed offroad.

@aTuWitty 8 месяцев назад

@@GoodkatNW Your comment is likely true, based on my experience with new riders- most people just aren't very good. A new rider, tall or short, will be MUCH more capable on my XT225 than he will on my FE501S, despite the FE501S being a vastly better bike in nearly every aspect. However, once his skill develops a bit, the FE is markedly better. There's a lot to be said for being able to put your feet down and walk the bike along, but at a certain point you're just hampering your own abilities by not learning to ride better. That's why I feel the XR is a superior platform- aside from it weighing less, having better brakes, having actual suspension instead of damper rod trash that you MUST upgrade in order to get any semblance of real suspension, having a better gearbox, having a better seat, etc, it's taller and has more ground clearance. I don't doubt that you can make a DR nearly as good, or even better than a stock XR, but it'll take more work to get it there and it ultimately won't be as capable- and in the end, you can upgrade the XR as well. We're not talking huge margins at the top end, but stock for stock, the DR is objectively worse offroad. The only bike I've ever ridden with worse stock suspension than my DR is my XT225, and that's saying something.

@LowcountryMan 8 месяцев назад

seems to me that you would want it as quiet as possible...

@emde7263 6 месяцев назад

The second motorcycle is XT660R? 🤔

@01red28 8 месяцев назад

Interested what jets Rocky Mountain sent to match the exhaust pipe ? setup looks nice I just got my 2023 looking to do something similar for mine.

@steveforman904 7 месяцев назад

curious if you can link or talk about the radio your carrying in your backpack. Great video as usual, thank you

@backcountryadvmoto 7 месяцев назад

The radio is a Baofeng UV82HP a.co/d/8nGbFaF

@kolbeck69 8 месяцев назад

whats the prize tag after all mods from new ? thx 4 video. :)

@chrisunderhill8853 7 месяцев назад

Its nice, kind of curious what the over cost of every thing including the bike is. i am sticking with my KLR650 2022 :) my over all build with luggage and all the upgrades nearly what you have done minus a few things like lights, carb,tank. I am in to mine with cost of the bike armor and gear, $8,500. put new tires on this year $200.

@ferdinandmelchor4242 5 месяцев назад

please give us more bugout motorcycle adventures

@appalachian_advmoto 8 месяцев назад

I love this bike and build. I may add one to the garage one day.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

You should!

@chriskneifl3290 8 месяцев назад

I'm an avid motorcyclist, but their usefulness in a true bug out scenario relies on conditions that are not likely to be met in those circumstances. What are you gonna do when you run out of gas? If gas stations aren't open, then your ride is over as soon as you use up what's in your tank. A bicycle with a minimalist camping / survival gear is a much better option. It can take you to way more places than a motorcycle can, and it doesn't rely on fuel that may be impossible to get.

@WadeWilson234 8 месяцев назад

But it's less cool. Who wants to see you geared out of your mind and camo'ed up peddling a little bicycle? This video is for people who watch too many movies and want to spend money on outlandish scenarios. More power to em but it's not grounded in reality at all.

@daphnedevi 8 месяцев назад

I’d say this video is ridiculous with the caveat I’ve often joked that when the zombie apocalypse comes I’ll be hoping on my light xt250 to skittle out of the metropolis. In other words I’m also ridiculous. 😉 Seriously tho.. I think lightweight, and long initial range would be key. (Like you need to be able to pick it up fast in case you biff while kicking a clinging zombie off) …because before long there’d be no fuel and it’s time for a walk. But I’ll pack you guys… you seem to know how to be prepared. Just like I love to ride with folks whose mechanical skills pick up where mine drop off, maybe the best preparedness is who you know… combine skills/strengths. Outside of the zombies, when the big one hits the PNW a dual/dirt bike would be great to potentially navigate compromised infrastructure.

@Gforeveryone 8 месяцев назад

Nice build 🎉. That fancy head light won't hold up to an EMP 😂

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

Probably not but we saved the original just in card 😉

@stevensjonn8431 7 месяцев назад

Hi from Greece excellent presentation and perfect project think air filter was stock I mean not changed with after market? The other problem budget motorcycles like XR or others brands not coming in Greece and you can't find it

@Hooptierescue 8 месяцев назад

I have the baby brother to that xr200r from 99 love Honda cause there motto is if not broke don’t fix.

@davidskaggs9914 8 месяцев назад

Another great video 🎉

@TheEasyrider1200 7 месяцев назад

The KLR 650 has fuel injection, water cooling and cost less. Aside from a emf blast why buy the Honda instead?

@flipped68 8 месяцев назад

Great video and awesome build. Could you share what jetting settings and air fuel mixture settings you did? Building my own xr650l. Thanks

@TheMNB 8 месяцев назад

The only issue with an XR650L for me is a deal breaker. It's WAY WAY WAY too tall. Lowered 2" I still couldn't swing my 30" inseam leg over it *I'm 5'10" fwiw). I'm sure the kickstand is way too soft to use the footpads as a step, too, but even if not, still too tall.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

I’m 5 foot eight with a 30 inch inseam and I use the foot peg to get on but then once I’m sitting on the bike I can touch the ground no problem

@TheMNB 8 месяцев назад

@@backcountryadvmoto std sag would provide a 33.5” seat height when mounted - tiptoes only at best for a 30” inseam.

@mxgryan 8 месяцев назад

Yup, the ground clearance is fantastic.

@MotoVania 8 месяцев назад

Yeah it’s not for lil guys

@rca3rd 8 месяцев назад

For sure.I bought a new one last year.Going to sell it.Too tall and heavy.That being said i am also a first time rider and 53 years old.5' 11"and 255 pounds.I seem to have no problem on my friends KLX300R though.I wish those bikes were street legal.

@eerds 8 месяцев назад

It's a cool setting

@mikecarr1484 7 месяцев назад

1995 xt 350. It is so simple. As for a bug out. My family won’t be coming with me to get supplies. I wouldn’t want them to see what I have to do. So a bike is perfect. I can sneak into wealthy people’s bunkers load my bags and leave with little effort. Sealing in families that thought bunkers were a good idea.

@thupertramp 2 месяца назад

Lol wtf are you talking about 🤔

@Kevinhobbytime 8 месяцев назад

Why choose this over a KLR650? All the same mods (actually less on the new version).

@mikaelljungberg1019 5 месяцев назад

What kind of milidge did you get with The new yets in The carb?

@MrMe-hr8lt 8 месяцев назад

Great content, some more like this

@ColdWarVeteran-r2j 14 дней назад

Change the drive sprocket to a thicker one or you will destroy the front drive output shaft.

@RollingRigTraction 5 месяцев назад

Where are you all located? I'm looking to get more active on adventure riding or just get my old Enduro's back to snuff which is not hard as they're '73 Yamaha CT/DT 175-250. I am looking at a larger bike as I'm a bigger guy. Seriously thinking at this point the KLR650 or a V-Strom or maybe an older Honda 650 Alpina twin will probably be more of what I want. I am open to just about anything 300cc+ as long as it's got excellent fuel economy and a larger fuel tank. I'm mostly just muscle at my size and don't mind just puttering along on a smaller bike but, I don't want to just go slow. I've looked at so many models it's getting silly. I love all the Japanese bikes in general as they're well sorted out, each have benefits. I've owned Honda and Yamaha bikes. No aversion to Kawasaki or Suzuki. Let me just ask this: at 205-230lbs. 6'2" and looking to do long distance on and off road what's suggested by other's my size if you can offer some ideas?

@truthdesireaa 5 месяцев назад

@Backcountry Adv Moto Do you still have the stock parts you removed or did you get rid of them

@robertweeks2039 8 месяцев назад

I have a couple of DRs.Nice bikes except for weak trannys.I am thinking of trying the Honda 650.I understand the tranny sprocket should be upgraded to a wider spline to prevent mainshaft wear.Are you going to do this mod? I put on a lot of miles on pavement and gravel on cross country ADV rides so long term reliability is very important.It looks like you are on the correct path.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. I did the sprocket swap. Lots of info on that when doing the research. Forgot to mention it in the video 🤦‍♂️

@allanedwards1067 8 месяцев назад

I never see an upgraded seat! If you did put on a more comfortable one, which would you go for?

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

I actually didn’t. The factory seat is surprisingly pretty nice.

@DrDanTDC Месяц назад

What headlight are you using?

@simonbroberg969 7 месяцев назад

If it doesn't use points and condensors, it won't run ig you get hit with an EMP strike.

@Frog13799 8 месяцев назад

Just needs a cush hub and its perfect, or buy a DR650

@brandonback3129 7 месяцев назад

where is that sand wash? i want to go there

@johndougherty8296 5 месяцев назад

rid the oem brake lines....BIG biggly difference.....one finger pull...toe tap

@richardvg03 6 месяцев назад

What radio are you running?

@Hudson4426 8 месяцев назад

Now that you are done… build me one please… in grey is you don’t mind

@josephgeorgeejr7039 8 месяцев назад

Lithium battery not a good idea if you have to bug in the cold

@pyeitme508 8 месяцев назад

Awesome motorcycle 🏍️

@mxgryan 8 месяцев назад

Cool build, but making a bug out bike louder with an exhaust? No way.

@MaxwellBenson80 8 месяцев назад

Sweet build! I did a similar setup on my dr650. How's the stock suspension on your honda?

@aTuWitty 8 месяцев назад

Stock suspension on the XRL is actually REALLY good. It's old, but it's fully adjustable and has cartridge forks. I found that for me, 6'5 235, new fork springs and fork oil and a new shock spring did the trick. My DR650 suspension is... awful. I'll need either new forks or fork internals to replace the damper rod crap and a new shock to get it where I want it. I know they're great bikes, but boy is that stock suspension unpleasant!

@argonautkp1 8 месяцев назад

Hey what back pack/chest pack rig are you using?

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

It’s the @Moskomoto wildcat 12 with the chest rig add in. I love it. My inReach, pistol and tourniquet all fit perfect in there. It also unzips to create a 90 degree shelf.

@PsychoSainten 8 месяцев назад

great video i was wondering what you have on your chest rig? and what jets did you end up using in the bike?

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

So the chest rig is from Mosko Moto that attaches to their 12 L backpack. In my chest rig, I carry my Garmin inReach a CAT tourniquet, my pistol and a goggles/glasses wipe.

@mikehawn8951 8 месяцев назад

Real cool.

@RollerGuideX 8 месяцев назад

The legend is the R though. Not the L. Two completely different bikes

@skyecooleyartwork 8 месяцев назад

How far forward did you position the handlebar? The standing position on my XR650L is not ideal, even with 2" riser blocks. Looking for a solution. Any help?

@clarkpiper5669 7 месяцев назад

Me too. Worst bike ever to stand on. Thinking about moving the pegs down and back.

@Unmotoviajeromas 8 месяцев назад

un parabrisas le estaría haciendo falta y quedaría espectacular la moto

@scottbozarth8459 7 месяцев назад

The 650R is not a “predecessor” to the 650L. It’s a 100% different bike. Like comparing a Cessna to an F18.

@lego9126 8 месяцев назад

i feel like the dr650 might've been a better choice

@keepingupwiththejoneses4563 8 месяцев назад

What’s a good reliable bike that’s better fit for shorter guys? I’m about 5’8” and I’ve been on some bikes that I struggled with the height.

@backcountryadvmoto 8 месяцев назад

I’m 5’8 as well and the XR works for me, but a couple of great alternatives would be the Suzuki DR650 and the Suzuki DRZ400 and the Yamaha TW200. All great and bullet proof options