Showroom to TRACK: 2024 XR650L

[@johnobrien8542]

That's got to suck when you're racing your lightweight motocross bike, and some dude honks his horn and passes you on a big pig😂

[@robertandersson2523]

And cleaning the lens at the same time 😂

[@chuckfry1227]

Sandbagging

[@pristineautoclean]

@@robertandersson2523right!? Over here thinking your on the pipe and next thing this guys beeping, passing you, cleaning his lense, and making a sandwich on a 650 😂😂😂

[@SamIIs]

With the blinker on.

[@EarPiecesAndGuns]

That is an awesome video. I never ride my ‘23 XR650L that hard, but I’m 67. Good job.

[@zardportugal]

He´s back! Congrats for the race, nice to see new stuff from you. Cheers.

[@AustenARW]

That is truly amazing to be there competing on a bike that weighs nearly double than your competition which have more HP on top of it. I've owned these bikes and I can't imagine competing against motocross bikes that feel like a mtn bike in size and weight compared to a top heavy XR650L. In addition to that, you finished at such a high level; you are quite a talented rider. "Fast Guys - Slow Bikes" couldn't be anymore fitting.

[@Dave_A41]

the horn honks make my day

[@Adv.Wannabe]

Glad to see you making content again. As a previous and probably future owner of a XR650L, I can feel the forks flexing through the TV. 😂

[@mdavis8430]

Jacob, took your advise and purchased an Lectron carburetor for my 1990 XR600R ($900). Just installed and got it running. I'm here to tell you I'm a happy sumbitch. My bike came alive, it runs like a scald ape. Thank you for your suggestion. Myron Davis

[@chuckfry1227]

900 bucks did you get a spare motor with it. Edelbrock Quick silver pumper is the real shit.

[@elvisrodriguez7477]

Came from the xr Facebook group.I had to see to believe. This is legendary 😂

[@tcbgmcfarden3276]

You’re my hero. Second coming of Scott Summers. Keep honking!

[@brentp201]

There is nothing more satisfying than watching and riding a massive bike so competently. Surly has made me a much more competitive rider ripping a 500lb loaded bushpig around.

[@juanguiXR650]

Grate having you back and see your videos. Can’t wait to see and learn about all the mods that can be done. I also ride an XR650L. You saw it a month ago at IndianTown HS. Thank you for your blog and videos.

[@THAxBLiNt]

Smashing passes while on the way to milk the cows.. love it. P.S you should flick an indicator on while railing the outside passing 😂

[@carlitux_rotary942]

Man is amazing how good this bike is right of the showroom, I got a 2023 also and I love it I wanna take it more to the trails!

[@davidcarroll7143]

The horn is a hoot !!! How many know its you and you better git out of the way?

[@xjbobbin82]

Stumbled across this video after buying a new XR650L, liked & subscribed! This is the stuff!

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

We can handle a bit of dirt on the screen, it’s great you’re on it instantly but be safe mate! Bloody great video💪

[@fastguysslowbikes]

I can handle wiping the dirt. Dirt ruins videos.

[@monocogenit1]

Nice video. Love My XR. Don't fix what ain't broken.

[@peterchristensen4156]

My favorite YT channel by far!! I have an old 93 XR650l with loads of mods so I can really appreciate what you achieve with these antique designs. I have watched your for a few years and enjoyed every one of your videos..not sure if you have a fork brace or not but I would suggest one if you havent yet, they are especially effective on tight trails. Please keep safe and the great videos coming!! Cheers😎

[@50nick83]

Yep definitely getting a xr650l

[@tcepilot]

You’re back! Yes!!!!!

[@DBAUG]

Good to have you back on the right bike!

[@senor7857]

Congrats! Missed your videos!

[@robertsummers5246]

Thanks for the content. I wondered where you went. Keep them coming.

[@bp9451]

I am 6'2" and have owned 2 of these bikes and i would never dream of racing them. One day i would like to shake your hand.

[@edsanderson8603]

So proud of the big pig. Go Big Red! I think Honda owes ya a little something. I'm sure ya will be hearing from them soon.

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

Imagine riding for years off and on and get passed by this guy on your 450 likes he's tomac. I'd get passed too. Never seen a big "red" pig go fast like this dude. Great ride!

[@thomasfreeman3262]

Truly epic ride. Dude you are an animal. Great composure. Especially with 25 psi in the rear. Hats off to you.

[@deancooper5513]

as they say its 80% rider, 20% bike...classic old XR nipping at heels haha

[@jeffb.7924]

Wouah! You go to far! What's next? Transalp 650? África twin? Dominator 650? Hope for you not anymore 650L! I'm sure the horn can be fitted on your XRR 600, it looks less painful than the L! Carry on with the XRR, you represents greatly the XR's community. ✌️

[@fastguysslowbikes]

There's a tenere 700 and a tiger 800 video on this channel too.

[@markberry7193]

Jake and Anatoly are worlds best trolls! LMAO I am so glad to see you are making a new video!

[@southendsurfer]

Thats crazy man running on motocross tracks. Cool to see it performs on that

[@darrenmilliken1677]

Kickass Thanks for posting. That was awesome. My bike comes in this week.

[@Jrod_FPV]

So happy to see a new video after so long!

[@bengreen1174]

Keep up the good work on the big fights

[@dennisodson4572]

Nice to see you back. Love the videos. I ride an 04 pig, a 23 pig, and a ktm 300xcw. Love my ktm but gotta say i spend way more time on one of the pigs. Theyre my go to bike for sure. If you ever hit wyoming look me up.

[@lessofmewithnsng]

Was looking for a do all bike. Some dirt and some supermoto and I think you might have confirmed what I want

[@caleroby9483]

A Resounding YES! Thank God The Japanese still make these..! Suzu DR an DRZ as well... ❤

[@xjbobbin82]

I've had my 2020 XR650L for a week now, and it was the best decision I've made in a while. I've ridden and owned many bikes but something about this XR just feels right. You will not regret it

[@fm4695]

Dude!!! You're the GOAT!!! You must be an ox to control that big beastie like that! I just bought my 1st motorcycle - 2021 XR650L (647 original miles). Previous owner was a racer hoping to make his XR something it wasn't (his words). Only upgrade he didn't do was a Lectron carb - everything else done from when he drove it off the showroom. and YOU DID THAT RACE on a STOCK ride - amazing.

[@byronmrackley2261]

Buddy your camera settings are unreal. Great video! Handy on that tractor too, looked like a tonne of fun

[@fastguysslowbikes]

Thanks 👍

[@sydrider6023]

That goes to show how good the XR650L is.

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

I love these bikes, great machines especially once you get a full exhaust, Lectron Carb and proper suspension. I prefer to ride them over regular dirt bikes.

[@caleroby9483]

Thank God the Japanese still make em...!🙏👍

[@-mystical-16]

Mad props man!

[@macscrambles3644]

That's funny, Stan rode silver b with me ,because he didn't want to put new numbers on. Great riding BTW, as always

[@rickdunbar2319]

I love my 650r,680 big bore,stage 1 hot cam,crf450 fork and trx700 fuel injection. Great bikes too much fun.

[@imountainman]

I didn’t know that FI kits like that existed, that’s bad ass man!

[@rickdunbar2319]

@@imountainman it doesn't,we had to do some machine work,fabrication and tuning to get it right.

[@imountainman]

@@rickdunbar2319 that’s bad ass man, did you post the build on any forums? I gotta up my game building my dr650

[@xjbobbin82]

Sounds like a mean machine

[@danielwaddingham9672]

The level of riding, with 25psi in the rear on its own, let alone you’re on a 650, AND the camerawork was flawless?!?Insane.

[@clawedroom2393]

So glad you’re back

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Obviously he's a fast and extremely fit A grader ,just shows what a good rider can do with a older style bike.🎉

[@caleroby9483]

Damn strait!

[@aussiebradvmx9579]

Great to see you 2 back❤

[@badgerbait8351]

7:30 "I gotta throw my leg real high, so watch your... you know...face." Spoken like a true XR rider.

[@johndougherty8296]

if you are up north.....give NYOA a chance....7/28 ditch banger.....worth the ride

[@rwcasto]

Awesome 🎉 he is back

[@cyclops2154]

Nice ride man. Hope to see you at the next one.

[@Randy_Cox]

Woohoo🔥🔥 So funny to see the bike hauling butt, but you can barely hear it cause the stock exhaust is lame sauce. 😂 Bet it was interesting to ride with such high rear tire pressure. Ohh how I have missed the peep peep as you catch full kitted race bikes.🔥

[@caleroby9483]

😂😅😂 What a rider! Man on a Mans bike💪.. Just needed a turn indicator on the passes.. 😆

[@Mac-z6b]

You killed it, or it killed you? Either way big win for the tried and true tractor bike and you!!!

[@TheLowTideBoyz]

Man I missed your content! Started watching when I bought my XRR a few years ago. What happened to yours? Either way I love the classic look that the XRL still has. Haul ass!

[@caleroby9483]

LOVE IT TOO❤!!! I wont even do a tail light "tidy". 😂

[@Maccaroney]

Hell yeah. Love it!

[@johnhansen7499]

Pretty impressive!

[@bradenmolloy7443]

Make sure to grease the rear link after a while it can get a bit stiffer if not.

[@DrDanTDC]

Pretty Fkn impressive sir.

[@VMATT500C]

Great ride.

[@2manyrides]

Viewer 173 at one hour old... Good race there. Challenging for sure with such stiff suspension. A couple times there the front brake line hit your camera.

[@EstgasSantana]

YOU ARE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻champion bro wow GOD BLESS YOU

[@TraceyLindsay-Sine]

good job on the monster

[@border411]

Insane! Freaking love it!

[@gordonevans5576]

Nice tractor.

[@codystrom8708]

Great video!! Love me some big bore XR Honda!!

[@chevyracer666]

Welcome back

[@racerreid3036]

I would have literally wired that tire to that rim 😆

[@fastguysslowbikes]

I thought about it. Check out my video where I let my friend race the 600. We used a mile of wire that day!

[@B_T_MX]

It's about time!

[@davids11131113]

Just bought the same bike 👍

[@xjbobbin82]

Kick ass! I love it

[@rosshanley8398]

Well done.

[@davetoler7593]

Awesome

[@Aaronsimpson555]

Man I wish we could still buy these brand new in Australia we haven’t had them sold here since 06

[@nickhoffman7344]

Fuck yeah!

[@89HondaCR500R]

now if im not mistaken there should be a hole with a rubber bung in the rim just for a rim lock but if not take tire off drill a hole in the center of the rim (from the inside thats why to take the tire off) opposite of the valve stem and put a rim lock in if this bike was for only road id advise against it but since your gonna be doing this kinda stuff it sounds necessary its that or buy a aftermarket rim that has a hole in it already

[@jamespolucha8790]

Put a fast rider on anything and he will do good, nice riding brother

[@Mr10usdad]

Your back!

[@DBAUG]

Wondering how a KTM 690 would work for you in a race like this. It's supposed to be KTM's modern version of the XR650L. Not because KTM interests me, but because I'm interested in how good the XR650L is...

[@ericbraun4652]

The 690 has 66% more horsepower and weighs a tiny bit less for whatever that's worth.

[@fatkid8523]

@@ericbraun4652and probably has less suspension travel

[@caleroby9483]

Big price tag difference.!

[@wherewithalmoto]

Going Beast Mode 🤘. Are you going to change out springs?

[@Red908Neon]

@15:20? ish haahaha post honk, he hears the other bike, looks OTHER way, passed on outside by BRP.... MANNNN if this isn't classic hare scramble when I was growing up.

[@fastguysslowbikes]

I caught that guy cheating. Passed him there then he magically finished the first lap 40 sec ahead of me. Passed him again, and then I caught him coming back on the trail on the third lap. Cutting about 3 minutes of trail.

[@rca3rd]

Hell yeah!

[@davidcarroll7143]

Your a great rider to ride such a 4 stroke pig.. How many desert and enduro Championships have been won on this mount? I Love Honda

[@Crxpert1]

That was sick! Did you do anything to the carb? In stock carb form these machines are soo much slower

[@aecarter1341]

XRRRRRR matey

[@jaime7890]

Missed your videos!. Also really like this camera angle, are you using a gopro?

[@Graplernapler]

I can feel the weight of this pig when he’s floating in the air.

[@davids11131113]

👍

[@MrZlooze]

Amazing!

[@marcosdo995]

God I missed the del content 😊

[@Michael-nx3dy]

Need that electron the stock carb sucks on the 650l

[@fastguysslowbikes]

@@Michael-nx3dy if it sucks, why did I do so well on it?

[@Michael-nx3dy]

@@fastguysslowbikes could be better

[@arnesen.design]

Welcome back! How was the suspension? Will you do anything to it in the future? Looked a little stiff.

[@fastguysslowbikes]

What makes you say that?

[@arnesen.design]

In some of the slower, rougher sections, it looked like the suspension may not be soaking up the bumps and giving you a good workout. That's all. Also, I was wondering how the rear tire felt with the air pressure? Great ride, though!!

[@RollForever88]

Chrome gas cap is amusing

[@caleroby9483]

Ain't it though!!! 😊 Classy SCRAMBLES!

[@randomOAS7]

What is it about the "big bikes" like this that motivate you to ride them and push them? Just curious. Obviously I think most big bore thumper owners have a soft spot for them, you just rarely see people push them as hard as they clearly are capable. It seems that everyone wants a

[@JacobGilliam]

Its all about the sweet youtube money.

[@chuckfry1227]

Just imagine if you had the RR there. You would of been on the podium.

[@fastguysslowbikes]

I was on the podium. And ive raced an R expensively. Pay attention.

[@mikerinn6187]

Rim locks? We ain't got no rim locks! We don't need no rim locks!

[@caleroby9483]

Air valve is sufficient.....😂

[@marcelofontenele7653]

Top demais !!!!!

[@orangekilla3374]

Hey man how reliable are these brand new xr650l’s? I’m so tired of people saying the old discontinued xr’s are the best bikes ever I had a 2003 xr650r and it was the biggest pile of shit ever. Never wanted to start and always made a ticking sound in the engine no matter what I did to it

[@johndougherty8296]

lol.....gotta throw my leg REAL high....sure do...if you don't....O'sh*t....first part that got thrown in the box

[@BikerBenny]

Do you still have the 650R ?

[@cobrav3n0mx78]

Do you find that the stock gas cap spews fuel when leaned over ?

[@fastguysslowbikes]

I didn't fall over.