The second main jet. These carbs actually rock if you get them dialed in. Doesn't really "kick in" if you get it tuned right, just smooth power everywhere, and up to 100 mpg. Most of these sort of bikes have CV carbs which are very slow to respond and kinda crap on a single.
I also own a 1995 XT 350 I fell in love with that bike the first time I rode it that was 19 years ago when I bought it.......I do not care about the haters..........it is a XT350!!!
Perhaps when Mr. Regular and Roman come to the U.K, RoyalJordanian can lend them his Grom (and actually some of his other bikes; I'd love to see the Nuda reviewed).
During my msf course we had 4 guys on the grom. And during the U turns the experienced riders on the groms had an extra foot or two on both sides. I was kinda jealous cause i hopped on the xt 250.
i don't know much about the american people apart from the soldiers whom i trained with here in germany and the "imported" footballcoaches and players from the team i played for, but do you think it would be a wise idea to put a british man (chris harris) as the host of american top gear? i'd imagine it might bring even more arguement and angry keyboardwarriors into the topic. tanner foust was decent in my opinion.
@@TheWolvesCurse All of our nature films are Attenborough too, we don't mind! Wheeler Dealers is also huge here. I thought the same thing with Matt LeBlanc on Top Gear UK though, didn't think that would last.
My first bike was a '89 XT350 back in 2004, it was outdated long before then but man it was fun to ride. I just remember that if you stalled it out before it was fully warmed up it was a PITA to get started again. One day I jumped it over a railroad crossing repeatedly and got huge air, got home and a few bolts were missing. Looking back it was pretty dumb and dangerous but she handled it fine and landed like a kitten. Thanks for the flood of great memories.
built to last like marriages education and game-boys lol. piss stream strong enough to push a 2 liter bottle of cola across the table. where does this guy come up with this stuff lol
Fuck, they really don't. Plus, they're vindictive. I pulled next to one at a stop light, he wouldn't even look at me and my Honda. Then I pulled in front of him (because he was going 5 under the limit), and he then decides to gun it, then pull BACK in front of me, and slow down to 5 under. Holy. Fucking. Shit.
@@kylejscheffler Harley riders just like Taliban army. They think another motorcycle company just a sin and unholy... That's why they act like that....ahahaha..... Rather wave to Euro bike riders like triumph, royal Enfield, BMW, etc....
I haven't tried to out run the cops since the early 80s, but it's not the speed you can get on the 405, it's the speed you can get down the railroad tracks - I would have loved the XT350 from '79 - '83, i.e., before KIDS.
Hands down this is the best bike review I've ever heard. It's not only informative but funny as hell. I wish all bike reviews could hold up to this standard. I am looking at one of these in my area for my first bike. I was a bit on the fence but now seriously thinking I'll buy it if I can manage to scrounge up the money. Thanks man and keep it up.
@@Jsd-zg2cz got a 92 for free it was out of gas,crankcase was leaking and tires were bald its a little hard starting but alot of fun everyone that see's it wants to offer up 1500 aint gonna happen tho
@@markkaufman9658 I chipped a gear tooth over a year ago unfortunately and its just been sitting in the garage cuz a new gear set is more than its worth
I laid my XT 350 over on an old, unused trail at Lake Travis in Austin, Tx. and the carbs flooded. I kicked and kicked and was sweating like Rosey McDonald in a long line to an 'all you can eat buffet.' I had run out of water to drink and poor on my head when I realized that if I had broken a leg, I could've died out there in that Texas heat. The bike finally started and I never road on trails alone after that. Aside from that, it seemed pretty quick. I liked it well enough for what it was. My favorite Yamaha was my first bike, a '74 DT 100. Fun little bike!
As someone who owns an XT600 this brings tears to my eyes cos almost all these feature still exist in the 2003 XT600 but that bike is actually competent in it's class :P
I have the same bike, but made 1989! I live on the other side of the lake from where you shot your video, and have seen you in passing. I put a Cycleracks system on the back, changed the rear gear for lower rpm's on the highway, 80/20 tires for commuting, and it has never failed me! We have a 4x4 event in the mountain above my house, and have taken it up there, and crashed it more times than I can remember, and yet, the only thing I was ever able to break on it was the handle bars. Damn thing is built like a tank!!!
Love the personality you gave to this automobile as you usually do. I loved the podcast with you guys on the smoking tire more though, and I know it isn't feasible to do it often, but if you guys could make it a recurring thing that would make this car geek cream his pants.
I love all the nerdy 90's video game and anime references. I love this guy, I love cars and bikes. Keep doing reviews on what you can get your hands on. You're the voice that's in my head.
KENARDO also had 10 less horsepower and half the torque but shit if you want to say that we may aswell count all the 2stroke enduros that have done everything these bikes could do way back in the 70s
1990 Yamaha wr200 beats them all in every category. It was like 30 years ahead of its time, so nobody bought them. Basically like a brand new ktm 2 stroke, but 10 times more reliable at 1/10 the cost. I modded the crap out of a 1985 xt350. It's really good, but still not a wr200.
I have a 1986 Yamaha SRX600 with similar duel carburetors setup on a 600 single and even has two headers. The reason for the carbs was to give good fuel economy when cursing around and good power when you get on the throttle. It has a mechanical carburetor for idle and quick throttle response when first getting on throttle and a vacuum operated CV secondary carburetor that kicks in at 50% (or whatever you set it to). The CV carburetor is very temperamental to back pressure and the jetting of the mechanical carburetor making these notorious for being a pain in the ass to tune. I've had mine apart at least a dozen times.
Holy shit I watched this video a while ago and that was before I got into the Yamaha XTs. I didn't even remember that this video was about the XT350 until I just stumbled upon this again.
***** I am seriously astonished at *two* things! First off, I'm amazed, I never knew there was a difference between a 2-stroke 500cc and a 4-stroke 650cc! Well, besides the fact that the CR500AF is designed for motocross and the KX500 is designed for desert racing and motocross, while the KLR-650 is for offroad oriented adventure touring and the XR650 is a dual-sport/enduro bike. Second, I'm absolutely astonished and amazed that you honestly thought I didn't know the difference between the bikes. Seriously. I am fully aware that the CR and the KX are not the same as the KLR. Yet, apparently, though I never said or made any implications that they might be, I am now an "ignorant fucktard." Yet, interestingly enough, neither are the KLR and the XR. As I just pointed out above, the KLR is a budget adventure touring bike, with lean towards off-road use. It's designed to be bulletproof, hold enough gear for a number of days, and go around the world without maintenance, whether that trip is on highways or offroad trails. The XR, however, is a enduro/dirtbike. However, I'm going to guess that you meant the XR650L, which is a dual-sport/trail bike. It's as related to the KLR as either of the other bikes. In fact, the XR (not the XRL/XL) is probably more closely related to the KX than it is to the KLR. So, if you would like to continue arguing over whether or not I am an "ignorant fucktard," go ahead. However, I can provide examples and facts to your being a complete asshole, whereas you so far have nothing to my being an "ignorant fucktard." (which, by the way, was completely uncalled for and unprovoked).
I've been watching you for a couple years and I just got my motorcycle endorsement and am looking for my first bike. Googling something I saw on Facebook marketplace and guess what video comes up? You from 8 years ago. Wild.
You rule! Wow! I’m about to buy one ! Think it’s worth it. Same year and all! I test rode it today and it was a dream! Flawless. Seemed well taken care up with a few minor spills
The left carburator is a low speed carb, and the right carburator is a high speed carb. it just opens under high throttle input. it boots high rpm high throttle input power.
High rpms dont work offroad? Really? Are you serious? I wonder why my wr250f has twin cams, revs to 12,500 rpms and works exceptionaly well offroad. The xt 350 has twin cams and twin carbs to make power down low, and up high. It's called a flat torque curve, google it.
Yamaha even went as far as to out two identical carbs on their 660 engine they use on quads. You should review a yamaha V-max, I have a feeling that would be an entertaining review. And you might wet yourself.
For a moment I thought this was filmed in Beltzville Lake area, but the shot of Spring Ridge Drive passing behind, makes me think it wasn't. Just so familiar though. This is the keyboard on wheels that starts of slow, but after a few bad notes, it turns into something fun to ride.
@@xeronicus: ANGST, Symbols, and ADIOS are also very good, but I have to give NIHIL top marks. Sadly I have little interest in their post-ADIOS albums.
My first "real" bike ever was an 87 SRX250 with that same or at least a very similar engine. As soon as the dual carbs started having issues, the bike was basically a giant paperweight. Tore half the engine apart and still couldnt get it to work for more than a day or 2. The jets were so small and CONSTANTLY getting clogged. I loved it when it worked, but Im not upset to have let it go
If you're coming through SoCal any time soon (on your June road trip) feel free to review my bike. It's a 1995 Suzuki DR350. Not the S, the dirt model made street legal.
I would have laughed, That guy is so annoying. Listening to his high pitch random yelling and shit like some child and wheelies every chance he gets. The kinda guy that gives bikers a bad name
I own this bike (US model 1996, purchased used in 1998). It's the most reliable bike ever owned and still runs smooth as the first day I rode it. Guys, it's the kind of bike you may bet your life will never let you down in terms of reliability, it goes everywhere and it doesn't care if you ride it hard or not. OK. It may not does off-road like a KTM, it may not drive in highway like a BMW but think all these bike in one set. It doesn't do extremes but who cares? It's indestructible like a tank. I guess if I had to buy a new bike the only reason to do would be to exhibit this bike for my kids and next generation to admire the definition of old school in terms of reliability. I've heard stories of guys who sold it and then deeply regret it. I was told a guy travel from Europe to Mongolia and back alone with a XT-350. I couldn't believe all these stories if I wasn't own this bike. These stories and rumors are true. Definitely this model will be a legend in the bike world in future.
I love these kind of bikes, these dual-sports or enduros.However I would like to see the Suzuki next, and see the spin you would put on that. Good work
Ooof, I had one a few years ago. I fixed all the vacuum leaks on that silly carb.and intake, but the steering turn in was all or nothing. Sold it shorty after I finished it.
Today I rode the crap out of a 2014 xt250, and I have to admit that it was super fun. I have a buell xb12scg and I never thought I would have fun on a lightweight thumper with no power.
