Flat Track XR100: Makes Novice and Pro Faster

[@marklang5169]

I Attended Walker’s Supercamp. Ever since I’ve believed that one cannot have any more fun than sliding around in 2nd gear on an XR-100. A Great learning experience.

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Right on

[@petetownsend7142]

Great explanation. I went to Danny Walker’s class earlier this year. He uses the Yamaha TTR-125. It was a humbling experience. I went out and got one as a small practice bike. I haven’t thought about actually racing it, but your explanation makes sense and I’m going to do it. More seat time is better!

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Very cool! Figuring out how to hustle a slow, poorly suspended bike pays off in surprising ways. Thanks for stopping by to comment.

[@williambarrus9299]

This is still one of my fav videos that u made. Thx, Mike.

[@daddister7471]

I ride a DRZ400SM as my daily commuter and an EXC 200 as my primary dirt bike. I've been looking for a small bike to fart around on when I'm tired at the end of the day from riding singletrack on the 200 so I've been researching the XR100 and TTR125L. I don't intend to race at all, but you did a fantastic job of providing so many positive attributes of the XR. Excellent job!!!

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Thanks for watching. Glad you got something out of the video.

[@patricksonger3808]

Great advice. I preach this to my kids as they move up each year. Huge flat track fan too. XR100 is even fun for thr dad to ride. I have a blast on my daughters

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Right on! Thanks for checking the video out.

[@tinymotogarage]

A great case of finding older content that's super relevant for me right now :-) - thanks!

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

We would have 100’s 75’s one guy had an old sl125 and jam around a mini oval at buddies ranch it was so fun .

[@markballance6653]

The XR 100 is by far my favourite motorcycle of all time.

[@FlatTrackFactory]

It's tops for dollar/fun!

[@johnmccready4695]

Thanks again Mike fir a great video...now I want an XR100 to have fun with...

[@filandrodipaolo1645]

Thank to this video, last sunday I bought an almost new CRF 100. Cant wait to ride it on the speedway track

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Good choice!

[@williamamacker3119]

Awesome bike Thank you for your video with love flat track bikes and that’s a special little bike can’t wait to build one for myself 🤘☘️🇺🇸

[@jprenst4]

Thank you, this is an excellent video. My intention is to pick up a cheap Honda CRF 100/XR 100 and try the DTRA minibike class (in UK) this year. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@FlatTrackFactory]

It's great to hear that. Let us know how it goes.

[@Hunting1963]

I got a Honda xr 70 r for me for my practice bike and I’m giving it all it’s got little small for me but I’m looking to get a Yamaha 125

[@erikmhartley]

AMEN

[@briguy9397]

What is your opinion on the Sunday motors 147? I'm thinking about trying flat track. After watching this I'm not sure which bike to go with.

[@72timhall]

My friend races a Sunday 150. Its quite a bit faster than my xr 100 with 120 kit installed

[@flyingtiger4991]

super big ass wisdom right here ...

[@CainSample]

Awesome👍

[@jeffbostrom5825]

great video!

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Thanks for the visit

[@michaelosborne513]

I just found a XR 100 on fakebook market place for $ 1300 looks like new 2000 model year and I have a 3 acre yard next door to my garage to practice picking up bike latter this evening.

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Fantastic! Report back on your progress.

[@08lerash]

I paid 1003 years ago. The one that looked like it just came off the lot. As of now I have installed a cam, lighten the flywheel about a pound and a hand built under exit exhaust. I’ve been waiting to get a 115 high compression kit for it.

[@seller559]

Great video

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Thanks!

[@maxthunder2]

Yes! But is it good for a new rider that weights 200+ pounds and 6"5.

[@45triplex79]

I'm 6'3 and 350 lbs. They are a BLAST! I put 3/4" taller ATV bars on and rotated them forward just a bit from the stock position. Put BBR springs in the forks and shock. A TTR125 will give you a bit more room but an XR100 will work.

[@maxthunder2]

@@45triplex79 a ttr125 is good for a tall rider! I thought I had to buy a 450 if you weight over 200! are 250 is good to?

[@45triplex79]

@@maxthunder2 Like Mike said in the video, training on mini's is extremely beneficial. I roadraced 1000cc bikes so when Mike suggested it I didn't think 7hp minis would help my riding. I was WRONG. I have 2 minis that I love riding. Try it, you'll love it. If I can fit, anyone can. Plus I'm old.

[@maxthunder2]

@@45triplex79 I saw your riding videos it looks like you were having fun on those mini bikes! These bikes aren't a big investment it couldn't hurt to try it!

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Exactly. And they hold their value quite well.

[@huub2873]

What do you think about the small sunday bikes that are popping up every where

[@FlatTrackFactory]

I'm not real familiar with them. The seem small, and I'm not sure they fit into the average club race or semi-pro race night to everyone's satisfaction. My concern with adding new bikes is that new classes make the event longer unless a class is phased out. My question would be, what does [insert new bike] offer that the 13-19 existing classes doesn't already do better or very well?

[@nickwilson4987]

What tires would be good without changing to 17s

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Depends on how hard the track is. "Adventure" tires like the Bridgestone Trailwing work. Trials tires work too. It the track is hard and well-packed a street tire like the Pirelli scooter tire wins races.

[@nickwilson4987]

@@FlatTrackFactory Thank you, gives me a good starting point, building an xl1200 hooligan bike but this has convinced me to invest in a seat time machine

[@dalerobinson7643]

Do you have own 50+ motorcycles the XR 100 is a blast

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Currently I have 5. Maybe 5.5 or 6, depending on how you count them. XR 100's are awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@kadehefflinger2391]

Came here looking to make my dirtbike faster... now I'm mentally ready to be a flat tracker😂

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Sucking you guys in to our sport. One new racer at a time!

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

WHAT SIZE TIRE YOU GOT IN THE BACK? THAT'S ALL I WANNA KNOW

[@FlatTrackFactory]

130/80-16

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

@@FlatTrackFactory does it rub at all on the front on the tire by the guard?

[@FlatTrackFactory]

A bit yes. You may have to run your wheelbase on the long side, and grind a bit on the swingarm flanges that get in the way. Different year bikes may need more or less material removal.

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

@@FlatTrackFactory ok. I got a 99 xr100 and I wanna go with the the tallest tire without rubbing problems. On the rear what do you recommend

[@tkinney80]

I've been preaching riding XR100's for years to all kinds of riders, street to dirt. No better place to learn some skills....

[@FlatTrackFactory]

Couldn't agree more

[@jasonduplantis6442]

Who the hell didn't like this video LOL

[@FlatTrackFactory]

It was me. I don't like the receding hairline or lack of drywall in half of the shop.

[@jasonduplantis6442]

@@FlatTrackFactory lmao. I'm slowly getting there myself

[@tkinney80]

What bars and exhaust pipe are on that bike if you don't mind my asking? And clearly you only plan on laying it down on the left side ;-)

[@FlatTrackFactory]

The pipe is by Jemco and the bars are Renthal (I think). The bark buster gets in the way of "elbows up" "screwdriver hand" on the throttle.

[@patrickking5057]

What pipe is on that

[@FlatTrackFactory]

That's a Jemco.

[@patrickking5057]

Flat Track Factory where can you get that

[@FlatTrackFactory]

www.jemcoexhaust.com/contact.html

[@patrickking5057]

Thank you

[@forresttaylor6849]

Says posted a year ago but I feel like it was made in the 80s.

[@FlatTrackFactory]

I was shooting for the 70's. I'll keep trying.

[@forresttaylor6849]

@@FlatTrackFactory lol ok nice!

[@nicomariconi1005]

What is a newspaper 🤣

[@FlatTrackFactory]

I have no idea why I said that.