I just got the same exact bike. I haven't had a dirt bike since I was a teenager. I've been doing the same and it really makes me feel like a kid again! Enjoy! 😀
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Yes! 55 years old and still going strong. I’ve been riding Honda four strokes for over four decades now! Good to her from you! 🏁
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Oh, and good luck with that new Honda! 🇯🇵
@Auto-Minute Жыл бұрын
Damnit Mike, you've done the deed and it looks fun as hell haha you're movin' on that XR, couple of wheelies too sheeeeesh
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
55 years old, but acting like a 16 year old. I never learn my lesson. Haha! 🏁
@Rick-qf5de Жыл бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 at 62 years old and 48 years of riding... I retired the CR 250 2 stroke.. at about 45 , for a early retirement present , I picked up the 2006 Kawasaki concours 1000 cc. Ninja Plus.. 😮. Pure luxury.... And she will do 120 mph in third gear , at redline... But at 3000 or 4000 RPMs she's just like a 500cc. You're never too old and there's no such thing as too big of a bike.... !!! I do have to get something to ride in the snow and ice....
@Rick-qf5de Жыл бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 my son's about 40 years old now and he bought a Harley a few years ago... Boy has he aged. . He's much older than us now... Hopefully by the time he reaches 55.. ? He'll go back into his second childhood like us... I can't get the dirt bikes and jumping out of my blood....
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
@@Rick-qf5de We still gotta fly! 🏁
@Rick-qf5de Жыл бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 you've got a beautiful place to ride Mike.... But when the snow flies and with that bike. It will be even more beautiful.... It's definitely a bike I would choose... !!!
@131601 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great bike, have fun and be safe !
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! 🏁
@cadiravila77349 ай бұрын
Que espectáculo. Muy profesional el caballero. El que ama el deporte a dos ruedas, exelente. Yo soy feliz con mi 650 KLR en SUNRISE ( FL) USA 💯🇺🇲
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you! The 650 KLR is a great motorcycle! Thank you for the comment. 🏁
@BillySBC Жыл бұрын
I like it in the white paint scheme.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy, I’m partial to it myself! Great to hear from you! 👍🏻
@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын
They really did the old 650L a favor with that new white color. I think with some high bar risers and that tail light caboose tidy'd up it would really look sharp in my book.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I just did a video on the XRs Only taillight. You were definitely right, it looks sooo much better! 🔧
@pilotdane1 Жыл бұрын
CONGRATS !!!!!
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@newguyrc1128 Жыл бұрын
I love mine. Think i got it new in march maybe, and I've got near 5k miles on it.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I love to hear that. Great that you’re riding the thing! That’s what they’re made for! Especially an XRL! 🇯🇵🏁
@sundaymorningdrives Жыл бұрын
You are good on that bike, Mike
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Not bad for an old guy. lol
@davidskeen40009 ай бұрын
Dream bike. Congratulations.
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Thank you David. You’re too kind. 👍🏻
@NeverForgottenFortOrd Жыл бұрын
Wow, bike is nice Wish I had that one when I was in Fort Ord doing security that would’ve helped out a lot with my videos and kicked out a lot of undesirable people. Nice color, love your riding, you like a teenage with all these nice toys laugh out loud.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
A 55 year old teenager. LOL
@alexisescano50603 ай бұрын
Esa honda y la Suzuki dr 650 tienen muchísimas calidad
@mikeyerke39203 ай бұрын
@@alexisescano5060 Si. ¿De dónde eres?
@danarussell4246 Жыл бұрын
Make sure you swap out the front counter sprocket for one of the thicker ones. I think most guys get the Fritz Co, Rocky Mountain ATV or the old XR650R. I just went OVER 15,000 miles on my pretty much bone stock XR650L with zero problems. I typically always get 52 mpg which is why I won’t uncork it. If I wanta shred something I take my KTM 350, that little pea shooter hauls arse.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I replaced the sprocket with a Fritzco, (stock size). It’s good for a peace of mind! KTM 350? Very nice! That thing must be a pleasure off road. 🔧
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
52MPG, that’s pretty good. Mine is nowhere near that. Of course I ride like an idiot, that may have something to do with it… Nevertheless, I am going with the XRs Only exhaust and jet kit, as power is a far more important goal, than is fuel economy. I did the smog delete as well, because I really hate the popping and lack of good throttle response. Exhaust video coming soon… 🔧
@israeljohnson2425 ай бұрын
Good job
@mikeyerke39205 ай бұрын
Thanks Israel! 🏁 Just did a grass track video today… 👍🏻
@jancelvaldez5318 Жыл бұрын
Una bestia
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Yes! 👍🏻
@Sanmezcalito Жыл бұрын
Looks like fun…
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
It’s great to be back in the saddle! 🏁
@peterzielenski Жыл бұрын
Where did you get it? I can't find one.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
They’re hard to get. Just keep calling places! Sorry for the late response. Good luck to you!
@nahidrezaee9 ай бұрын
Do you suggest to buy ?
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Yes. Absolutely Nahid. 👍🏻🏁
@brandoncurry34437 ай бұрын
I got a ‘21, wish I would’ve waited.
@mikeyerke39207 ай бұрын
Why do you say that? The only difference is color! 👍🏻
@albertlopez79717 ай бұрын
Cual es la velocidad máxima de esa motocicleta?
@mikeyerke39207 ай бұрын
About 93mph Albert. Thanks for visiting the channel, and stop by anytime! 🏁
@sharkbyte48 Жыл бұрын
Does you xr have a wierd thing where the left peg is in more then the right?
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Haha yep. It’s weird right? I just put some XRs only pegs on it. I like em!
@timkallend35029 ай бұрын
I had a home made one before they came out lol
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Nice. 🔧
@greg4fiddy11 ай бұрын
Nice ride! Enjoy it!!
@mikeyerke392011 ай бұрын
Thanks man! 👍🏻
@gaulac2 ай бұрын
Not available in Philippines. I hope soon.
@mikeyerke39202 ай бұрын
@@gaulac I hope you get them! 👍🏻
@r.r.hughes980811 ай бұрын
It sounds a bit like a tractor or an oil rig
@mikeyerke392011 ай бұрын
Kinda handles like one too! Haha! I did change the exhaust to an XRs Only pipe, and tuned it nicely, so it sounds and performs quite well now. 🏁🔧
@paolob50413 ай бұрын
can i buy this bike in Europe?????
@mikeyerke39203 ай бұрын
@@paolob5041 Try a Honda dealership perhaps? European emissions laws are very strict, so I’m not sure if they still sell them there. You are not the first to ask me that question though! Good luck, and nice to hear from you! 🏁
@EduardoRamirez-bd4nn5 ай бұрын
How tall are you?
@mikeyerke39205 ай бұрын
6’1”
@VanBaylen3 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920booo
@Guy-d2h8 ай бұрын
Hodad
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
Indeed
@edhuber35576 ай бұрын
37" seat height
@mikeyerke39206 ай бұрын
A little taller now with the higher profile tires on it, so I’m about 38” now. Lots of rocks and roots where I live, so the higher profile tire is a little better for me. 🔧
@edhuber35576 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 I'd feel like I'm on stilts. My novice-rider feets crave terra-firma.
@mikeyerke39206 ай бұрын
@@edhuber3557 Learn to ignore what your feet want. If you listen to them, you shall forever be bound to the terra firma.