I Hated my Honda XR650L...So I SOLD It... 🫣 

I had a xr650l back in the 90s beat it to death then sold it what a mistake, I wanted together another one but couldn’t find a good deal in my area, finally the local Honda dealership called me and said they just got a 2024 in , I went right down there and bought it I’m keeping this one forever, I got it right where I want it geared handle bars, exhaust, and rejett the carb , perfect now and loving life, I own street bikes and dirt bikes but I’m happy with my xr650l, good luck with your new bike

No problem ,the main thing is to keep riding bikes and keep fiddling with them in the garage ,but i love my xr650l.

Back in the mid 80s I would go to SA for work, in my off time id buy used dirt bikes at the time the Rand to dollar conversion for me was just insane. Id buy 5 or 6 bikes load em on a container then 6 or 8 months latter id get them on Ascension Island, I got some very cool euro spec bikes from SA id buy mostly enduros but a couple of street bikes including a dream Honda 650 twin. Im 62 been blown up about 5 times, just getting back into bikes as Ive moved to rural Arkansas. just picked up a 75 BMW R75/6 im putting 70/30 tyres on it lifting the fenders up a bit and making a seat. I also have an XL600R but kicking it is killing my tortured Right leg. enjoy your channel I subbed! Ive owned multiple TW200s kicking my self for selling them hell for selling all my bikes haha

I don't blame you for selling the XR. There are days I think I should sell mine - for all the same reasons (I did put the stock tank back on) - and parts, for now, are easier to come by in the states.

I really like the light do it all bike concept.

I love my XR600R so much I spent 11K in mods on it. Got a RedMoto CRF300RX for the tight stuff...

Nooooo. Francois! Why did you do that. I bought an XR650L because of your channel and I'm picking it up this Friday. What am I going to do? Anyways, congrats!

Parts availability is a big consideration that many don't bring into mind when buying a bike.

Got a CRF300L and was thinking swapping it for a XR650L...maybe I shouldn't, because the CRF300L is actually rally great fun...hmm...apart from the suspension a bit. But upgrading the suspension makes the CRF300L more expensive than the XR650...

A lot of people in your part of the world have doubled down on the Suzuki and Kawasakis. Not because they don't enjoy the Honda, but because logistically it's just too hard of a bike to keep going. Cross Training Adventures in Australia has a similar disposition. Still loving the content.

THANK'S for the info, XRL is'nt really an adventure bike any way, I'm still watching you're videos because there interesting and basically, like U said U did most of the work yourself. Myself I liked you and your wife road across Africa on the Chinese 125s, my self my XR's rebuilt I can learn how run a you tube Channel and I can show what the next 50,000 miles is going be like, because it's all an adventure, just keep rid'en, and you'll stay young forever. U KNOW Y BECAUSE XR'S RULE!!!!!! THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!!

I'm in the process of selling my XR650L. Hands down, one of the worst bikes, I have ever owned. Yes, it likely took a beating from the previous owner, so I rebuilt it. Extensively. It was a money pit. With the cash I dropped I could have bought a new XR, and another used one. Should have stopped, but I wanted to see it through. That XR always had issues, and it was never good on the road, not even with my mods. (Tires, sprockets, carb, oil cooler). That bike spent more time being torn down and fixed than I did riding it. I absolutely hate my bike. Old ancient technology and design. Simple is not always better. And Honda is just so bland. No performance, no character, no design. I had some good memories on Honda, but the best time I had was with Yamaha. I cant't wait to get rid of mine. Team Blue all the way. Just had to Rant. Given with my overall experience, past and present, I will never own another Honda again.

I bought a new one this year.Going to sell it.Way too tall.I am 5'11" too.

Alway like your vids👍🇿🇦👍

I hope you buy another XR650L, I loved your XR650L videos,

That XR650L gave you my SUBSCRIBE lol, i understand. i live in Mexico i dont thing i will have those shipping problems since im really close to the US Border. in im the process of buying one.. what do you think.

Your rationale is perfectly understandable... As a Generation 1 KLR and a DR rider, I loved your work on the XR 650. And I am going to love your stuff on the AG. I’m always looking out for an AG or a TW... They are stunning bikes, and ultimately more suited to true backcountry, self-supported , moto-camping travel...

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My XR650L is not for sale

Obviously Francois you do as you see fit. No worries. Now let's see what can be done with the Africa Gangsters.👍☺🌲

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Every time you see another Honda XR 650 L your heart is going to sink lol just kidding just keep riding. If you want I will send you pictures of my XR 650 L from time to time.

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You should never need Honda parts. NEVER.

Its almost like you got rid of your super hot girlfriend so you could be with that disappointment. They couldn't sell that bike here, but as long as you are happy.

Bad choice buy it back

You make zero sense. It's a 30 year old production bike and you can't get parts? Sounds like you need a purse.