Through the pack on the XR600R

[@DieselNDirt_]

You are the embodiment of the privateer life. The statement “buy a bike and start racing” rings true for you. God bless and keep spanking the brand new bikes!

[@renewillard777]

The Duke to wipe off the non believers like yourself.

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

For God so loved the world, that he gave us Covid-19.

[@renewillard777]

See previous comment^^

[@averytobias4554]

Instablaster...

[@Buff_Dave_Oprtr]

I'm 42 now,and,after ALL these years, there's still nothing like the sound of an XR!

[@-dns-]

TT600 ;)

[@TheBlueDogMan]

my last one was a 01 XR650R, It was a great bike. Uncorked it and used stock exhaust except for the drilled out spark arrestor. It was very underrated by the motocross only crowd. it was faster than a lot of two stroke guys were prepared for. Never lost a race to my buddies one on an RM250 and the other on a KX250. I wished I still rode but i'm 60 with a questionable knee now. I can't risk racing any longer, gotta finish building up that retirement.

[@jeffreybonifield732]

@@TheBlueDogMan im 60 also I too had an 01 650r I put the white bros pipe and carb kit also that thing ripped sooo much fun I miss it. Gotta love those older xrs Ive owned 2, 350r s a 500cr and 500 xr and a 600xr im now on a 525 ktm dual sport a honda 650l and my race bike 2 stroke husky te300

[@simonmaton]

Well that just doubled the value of every XR600 on the market!... Fantastic work, well done :-)

[@leonwatts6134]

wondered why they where getting so expensive

[@bryansmith1237]

I do miss the sound of those big air cooled 600's. Brings back good memories

[@joski9030]

It reminds me of being sat on the tank of my dads as a kid back in the day holding the crossbar as he popped wheelies. Very good times.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Jo Ski Hell yeh ! I remember all those rides.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Bryan Smith I’m picking up an 87’ XL 600 this summer, I can’t wait. I used to ride 2 strokes but I’m ready to do some backroads on the big Honda

[@atillamaster09]

Oh yeah, really makes me miss my late 80’s XT600..... thing would climb a tree if I could hang on Long enough.

[@Megakoolguy357]

The biggest thing I notice about your riding is how smooth you are. You don't make a lot of mistakes and the bike always seems perfectly happy with the pace. Never sounds like you're revving out the engine a ton or bogging it down.

[@64maxpower]

I like how he can speak so calmly when he is whipping that mass of metal through the trees. That bike has to be 70lbs heavier than a 250f Husky

[@Megakoolguy357]

@Honda Havoc I bog down my 650L occasionally. Just comes from inexperience and lack of technique using the power. Jacob here has a "few" years more experience and a boatload more talent than I do lol.

[@andrews.]

That's the XR. They pull like a mule, the suspension is perfect for that type of riding, there's so much mass it can't ricochet off everything. Point it and that's where it goes. This guy has skills as well. Together it's a perfect mesh. He'd be awesome on a XC two stroke. It'd bounce a lot more though.

[@jeffreythomas2578]

Staying in the meat of your power curve....

[@rtharmon454]

In my opinion that means you aint going fast enough man

[@johnnysurfsix4976]

as a former b open, a 250, a open and then senior a rider, now 70 i watch your videos......and love em

[@darinbell6982]

Big torque monster. Man I love XR’s!

[@wallycleaver1046]

Im a 60 year old has been, i had to give it up by 50' Just wore everything out from the the 70's model bikes. It felt like i was right there with many of the same moves, Thanks for the awesome flash back! PS your an animal!

[@themikeshow]

I hate when you wipe the lens when I am trying to avoid hitting a tree.

[@sup3rbird]

I know, so inconsiderate.

[@kinglouis6974]

Ha ha

[@garohseven7971]

Apparently I was very immersed in the race because I caught myself moving my head to keep an eye on the trees for him when he wiped the lens.

[@leviswet3948]

Thanks dude!!! That comment gave me a good laugh 😆 HAHA 🤣 HAHA

[@thenoob9311]

Lmao I thought I was the only one who dose that 😂

[@jmobley6]

This definitely inspires me to get my 85' XR600 out and finish rebuilding it. Love to see other people enjoying themselves on these old thumpers. Great riding, smooth through the trees and quick reaction time.

[@scottcrowley2061]

Don't forget that little oil pipe!

[@drstogdill]

Yes! "If you ask me what kind of tire...you're a dork" So true. I get annoyed by all the discussions on tire choice. Not flat is my choice.

[@petergriffin4629]

I mean yes, but if you want to ride on a competitive level you have to look into that, too.

[@Megakoolguy357]

I love knobs, but its fun to ride dirt without them sometimes so I really get my money's worth outta the tires. I dont race though...

[@drstogdill]

Just not as big of a deal as folks like to make it out to be, in my opinion . I am not a competitive rider, but I ride all types of terrain. A knobby tire with air/bib in it will take you lots of places, fast. I'm not a 'small talk' guy and tire choice is one of the first subjects to come up when the small talk ensues. 😂

[@petergriffin4629]

@@drstogdill Well I am German we don't do small talk. I think we are on the same page here. I am an absolute amateur, but I did get to compare a proper sandtire and a normal hard pack knobby on a sand track and even I felt the difference. But that said, a skilled dude could whip my ass on any old crap bike with bald tires.

[@anthonyatuhaire]

I died when he said this, only necessary on street vehicles really😂👏

[@bobchristensen8779]

You f ing rock !!. Watching you kick ass on this bike of ancient design is well f ing incredible!. Your abilities in the tight woods sections blow me away. Keep up the great vids.

[@robsgarage7022]

The XR600 tractor is a heavy old girl and a handful in single track sand. You make it look easy. I love the lazy power of my XR600. Keep putting those new bikes in there place with the the old dinosaur. 👍🇦🇺

[@beaud3035]

"If u ask me what kinda tire ur a dork! Their either flat or not flat or bald or not bald" 😂 luv it!

[@paulgoyette8222]

At 27 I thought I was in great shape, until I tried a new sport hare scrambles... omg was I wrong. These FLA sand whoop courses absolutely kick your but! But I still love it and miss it. At 57 I don’t think I would do it again.... great ride Jacob, you wear us all out just leaning, breaking and feeling every bump on the trail! Great. Video!

[@EPstroker]

Well Jacob, not sure if you read replies. But after watching your vids for the last year or so you inspired me to want to ride again. I'm 47 and haven't ridden in 15 or so years. After looking for an xr 250 or 400 for months and not finding anything clean. I found a nice 06 crf 450x and brought it home today. What a leap 4 strokes have made. It's fun and plenty of power but not like the old xr's I grew up loving. Thanks for inspiring me to ride again. Now I have to find my grandson a 50 and get him started. Love your vids, keep them coming man.

[@perrinayebarra]

Lol I love it. Tractoring along out there at 1/3 the rpm of the other bikes. Just reeling them in.

[@64maxpower]

You are a celebrity on that thing

[@someone46018]

That big 600 jug was barely idling the whole race, on the other side, you can hear the 2 smokes redlining, lol.

[@gamer2350]

Equinos al Volante Costa Rica well that’s where the 2 strokes make all there power in the higher rpm

[@someone46018]

@@gamer2350 and that's what I'm mocking them about, lol.

[@thomaswebby2431]

Why mock them 9/10 bikes ridden by top cross country bikes are 2t

[@someone46018]

@@thomaswebby2431 with 2 smokes are not good for anything else aside from competition. You could take that big 600 out the track to head home 100s of miles, without worrying about rebuilding the top end and doing almost as often as filling the tank.

[@jnuxca]

@@someone46018 that's because they are not built to do that, pretty sure a big bore 2 stroke can be ridden like that 600 and last long, fuel economy isn't a thing for cranckase inducted 2 strokes

[@brandongardner3073]

Those ol XRs steer so well in the tight stuff, Nice smooth ridin Too Young fella.

[@chuckshade7959]

Thanks for the ride , you rewound my clock some 35yrs when i raced harescrambles in south florida , west palm , river ranch etc , always loved those xr's , nice riding .

[@hillbillyhorticultureselki7899]

A real fourstroke!!! God i miss that sound. Absolutely flying and it sounds like you out on a sunday ride. Not like the new so called fourstrokes (2 stroke wana be) that turn 14000 rpm. Use to race the original xr500 twin shock. Beautiful bike. Beautiful ride

[@renejakobsen7444]

Thank you for a fantastic ride. I was there with you the entire ride! Mad skills you have.

[@snowmobilingburberry]

Amazing. All on a heavy 600R. Very impressed. I was bumped to B many years back but now in 40’s racing the long races is getting tough. Riding one of Doug Henry’s two strokes that we converted to a woods beasts.

[@clayboi6939]

Dude I love your style. I'm so sick of equipment snobs all over the internet trying to convince us we need all the newest highest quality stuff. A tire is a tire, a bike is a bike. Use what ya got.

[@YFZMoto]

Love the XR Content you kick ass on that bike and in the Sand too Nice Job.

[@krisjato]

Great video and great riding! I love it! I love how you told them "this is one bad bitch, I don't care what you say!" Back in 1996-2000 I had a 1986 XR600R that was bored out, had an aftermarket piston that was higher compression, it was rejetted and it had a Super Trap exhaust, it was extremely fast! At that time I lived in Tucson Arizona, that motorcycle was well suited for the desert! I called my motorcycle"Clementine." Hahaha! Thanks for sharing the great video!

[@jhenry7406]

Love the sound,had a Honda 350x setup for cross country,built engine, sounded same,wish I had helmet cam back in the day,lots of great memories

[@adaltomotoraid]

Great PILOT and Bike to!

[@curiosity1911]

its like you were made for that bike i have never in all my years seen some one ride these bikes with such grace. Well done .

[@chriss6906]

I had an XR600R with SuperTrapp on it, I appreciate how difficult it is to ride such a beast with finesse between those trees and on soft loamy stuff without washing out. Truly amazing ride bro. For the record there were at least 5 times I crashed on your video! thanks for sharing!

[@gusgiesel]

The old big bore XRs are very capable bikes... very reliable, gobs of torque, and comfortable suspension. With practice they can be tossed around pretty well for their size. I had a 1984 XR500R for over 10 years and it was one of the best bikes I ever owned. Great video, thanks.

[@aximusroh6453]

Fantastic, really enjoyed that mate. Was awesome to see the iconic Thumpersaurus Maximus in action, brough back great memories. Loved the commentary too 👏👏 😂 Thank you and cheers from Australia 👍

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

That bike sounds like a growling lion!! Impressive skills out there!

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

@@fastguysslowbikes subbed!

[@Crabbe__]

@@fastguysslowbikes pls get a new gopro

[@craigdavies8099]

Another great ride on the 600, what a walk down memory lane that was so thanks alot. I've had two XR600R's a '90 & '98, now have a XR650R and a CR500. Did two seasons of hare and hounds on the 600 in north Wales in '03 & '04, only air cooled bike there and got a few top 10 finishes. Good times! The 600 is lighter and more nimble than my 650R which is now set up for adventure so heavy af! Must get another 600 one day, first one I had in the 90's had a big finned and ported head with huge headers and supertrapp. It was a grunter!

[@peterbalac1915]

When ability conquered adversity 👏👏👌 I'm exhausted just watching 😞 Respect 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CarlosCostaX]

Greetings from a XR600R rider from Portugal. Gas!!!!!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

The 6 hundo may be heavy and clunky, possibly hard to start sometimes but I wouldn't trade it for anything out there. Nice ride buddy !

[@scottcrowley2061]

Just past TDC, steady even push of the kickstart,no throttle.

[@tavaszigabor5375]

@@scottcrowley2061 mine likes a little throttle on cold starts, but im running it a bit lean for gas milage.

[@rickydlayaute5387]

As a 600 DR suzuki owner and former MX rider( 250YZ), I felt the stress of your kick start when you started the race !!!! Great job Man!!! And thank's for sharing your video!! Richard from France👍😎🇫🇷🏁

[@MrTurnone]

After that bad start I was so intense with you on catching the pack I actually ducked my head a few times under those low hangers LOL...great videos man, keep it up

[@paulairola7041]

1991 was the first year for these gems, and getting harder to find! I owned a 1992 xr600r and loved it

[@mikepreslar8686]

Brings back some memories. I'm a former FTR Hare Scrambles Chairman and Master A rider. Left FL in 2008 and moved up to the Mtns of NE TN. Just back road riding now on a 83 XR600L

[@RedbackRecordz]

That’s a real mans bike! You handled it like a pro, what a knarly but cool track 🤘🤘

[@bobbyglass7214]

I raced years ago and bought a crew 600 and loved it. Scott summers was a super fast pro and I rode his bike once he rode mine. The only issue I had was starting it especially at the start and after a crash. I came back several times to place on podium. This brings back some great memories running the mid south harescrambles series. Keep it rolling and have fun!!!!

[@mwtracing]

Modern Scott Summers! I raced the same bikes for years in MX, HS and GNCC and everyone called it a lawnmower! Smooth and steady won that bike many races! Great Job!

[@SouthForkEnduro]

That tempurpedic seat gives an extra 2" of travel in the rear. Jaja

[@paulairola7041]

Had same situation in 1992 with 92' xr600 could get started started dead last finished 2nd overall in a Grandprix

[@muntedsloth2742]

I've got myself an XR400R and the thing's a beast.. love the older Honda's

[@scottcrowley2061]

I've had both, but although its a big old boat,the xr600 has that big comfy seat..And its just a blast to goof around on.Needs a good fork tuning I think, for deep sand whoops.Definitely miss that motorcycle.

[@jasonplank8803]

I miss my XR400. Comfy and dependable

[@tylerdurden9748]

the most impressive thing I noticed is how loud you can whistle !

[@slagletoby]

This sport requires 2 balls and you showed them gracefully. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤛✊☝️

[@jamespolucha6911]

Nice race you did real good, I would love to ride on that terrain all we have up north is rocks rocks and tree roots that are always at an angle to throw you sideways

[@semiprofessional8470]

The xr is a doomsday bike for sure. Just leave it running if the zombies are close. Or parked on a downhill like I do my lt500

[@covremauro]

XR 600 life long legend!

[@mattrohr1266]

I loved my 600R, and the soothing sound they make. I got warn out watching this. Forearms are burning! Great job

[@antonkneubuhler9206]

That was insane it was like I was riding through the trees I was leaning with you 👍

[@astreet339]

Respect bro!! My dad used to have a XR600 and man that thing would rip, hopefully you got some internal work done to the suspension, because of my it’s anything like my dads it was like riding a recliner thru the woods

[@astreet339]

Jacob Gilliam I love taking bikes that aren’t supposed to go fast, then go fast on them!! I have an 82 CB750 that I restored and took it riding with all my sport bike buddies , when I pulled up they chuckled and asked “what are you going to do with that thing?” Well needless to say I couldn’t run 120mph down the interstate, but when we got In the twistys they couldn’t hang with the old Steed! Lol if your ever In Tennessee, send me a message on Fb. I know fb is outdated etc. lol I have a nice 8 mile loop cut at my house, then I have 3-4 more options to ride also. I’ll break out the KLR 650 and we can hit some trails and back roads

[@juanpere9073]

Terrifying video. I was on the edge of my seat, grabbing it the whole time without me noticing it. Awesome stuff.

[@johnchafin3817]

I used to race harescrambles with an XR600. Loved that bike but mine had a rear drum brake though.

[@salc600r4]

Excelente piloto y Moto amor eterno para xr600 R🇦🇷❤✌

[@BobRossAdventures]

i feel like im fishing watching this video !! just keeps reeling em in!!!

[@tome9606]

Guess the people making fun at the start were quiet at the finish lol. Awesome to see you ripping an old 600 and beating all the new tech. Raced one in gncc for 7 years back in the day they are a bad bitch as you put it, although heavy they handle very well. Friend of mine also raced one, we went to a 2 hour hare scramble one sunday, went 1-2 then went to an outdoor are across on way home with bikes and gear all muddy, guys were laughing at us until we lapped our class. Keep up the videos they are very enjoyable. Would love to see some that are not from your go pro but watching you actually on the track racing . Thump thump

[@brokebikemtb4448]

Bro this is an epic race...good job man

[@pethelprc4721]

anybody who can wrestle a big heavy pig like an xr600 that fast through a tightass course like this one is one hell of a rider.....

[@kyle1758]

Been watching all your videos with your XR600R, love em! I was looking for a bike and came across a super clean 96, I wasn't even familiar with them but fell in love immediately and had to have it after doing a bunch of research. I've had it several months now and taken it out damn near every weekend and I just love these bikes so much.

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Gotta love the sound of the old thumpers! Such a blast to ride.

[@garybillington2239]

Great video, I used to have one of these bikes, never had the skills of this lad though, easy work for the old thumper, no stress on the engine whereas the newer bikes struggle when the going gets hard.

[@EPstroker]

You caught them, hell yeah. Be nice if the big xr had electric start. Man you have me wanting to get a xr400 and try this type of woods racing.

[@gasdive]

They're easy to kick start. But that is a dumb rule for starting.

[@EPstroker]

@Desert X Throttle very nice makeover brother. Beautiful xr400

[@EPstroker]

@Desert X Throttle I never could find a decent XR, but did find a clean 1 owner 06 crf 450x. Man they are different animals than the xr is.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Impressive! Sounds like you’re wrestling an alligator...probably feels like it too! Talking while riding helps you forget the pain while you gain! I’ve got a 99 WR 400 with kick only. It has an after market compression release cam which makes starting a no brainer. No having to find tdc. Just kick anytime, anyplace. Wouldnt trade it for anything...well maybe a new 2020 WR 450 if someone offered. I regularly pass the young guys on the knarly, rocky trails up here in north eastern Ontario Canada. By young I mean guys in their late thirty’s and early forty’s as I’m in my sixty’s. You’re going to drive up the prices of those old XR 600’s with that kind of riding performance! Wow! I would just be putting some massage therapists kids through college if I owned that XR.

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

That's a baja/desert bike if there ever was one. That engine was pretty much loafing along. Good ride nicely done. Thanks for vid.

[@silvertopenduro2703]

Thanks for the ride, enjoyed every minute. What an epic ride well done man. Congrats from the land down under. Dougie. :)

[@64maxpower]

That course looks like fun

[@michielstegeman6803]

To me this is still your best video. Amazing riding and great view.

[@simonlanc1]

Good effort!....what ,if any has been done to the engine and suspension?....

[@tjmerryman5868]

Man you can ride now I've been crazy but you getting close to them trees n just chilling speaking no nervous voice

[@gunnarhansen9679]

That’s so badass that you can go out there on a little older bike and still kick so much ass👍

[@ohboy2118]

I loved your attitude. Its a new tyre nuff said! As a UK rider retired due to medical issues I miss bikes. 2t or 4t , new or old, recreational or racing makes no difference. Have fun with what you have. I do smile seeing fast a **** rider on an old or tatty bike pass the "all the gear no idea" pit guys. Keep riding, stay safe. Great vid! 👍

[@joegilly1523]

Wow nice ride we went on, love the big bore . I kept moving to miss the trees, I always hated hitting them , Broken fingers,hand .miss the rush of riding but hated recovery from broken bones. Almost every time I took my bike out some thing broke. It was me that broke

[@markhills3922]

Thanks for such a great video Fast Guy. You had me weighting my outside peg, looking through corners, trying to see through dust and shadows and remembering how much fun it was to roost the guys on bikes way more suited to the tight stuff than my big XR. I haven't been racing for a few years now due to a chronic case of tendonitis (Tennis Elbow) of the go fast arm. Hey, I am 56 and probably past my "best by" date anyway. I loved the video!

[@partsroz1962]

that bike is a trip, never scared me enough to want to buy one, but now im 50 it could be what im looking for!

[@milo-uy6rd]

You certainly know how to maneuver that XR! I just picked up an 85 XL600R and it's a beast of a bike very heavy... I cannot toss it around like you can lol, cheers man keep up the good videos, you've gained a subscriber!

[@trakkerman1]

Started offroad riding on an XL600. Always wanted to get an XR600R and give it a go. It looks like so much fun. My 300xc just doesn't have the same tractor-ability. lol.

[@jeppsta1]

The ol tractor just reels em in...love it

[@charlesatwell6658]

Xr's 4 ever!! Hey all you X-R riders do you ever tell your competition it's got a hemi engine in it! That's how Honda described the combustion chamber back in the 80's when the RFVC engines came out!

[@MaineGreenCrabs]

Excellent riding excellent bike - keep the XR spirit alive! I had a’84 BRP many years, now have an ‘84 LRP 200R for woods bike.

[@fasteddie737]

Great video, good to see that XR in competition. I rode a desert race prepped XR600 many years ago that could do everything.... including the 50 minutes on street to Carnegie in northern CA for nice hill climbs. Incredible bikes.

[@markostarr4062]

you're awesome man! cheers from Italy brother

[@rogerw3818]

All props to you. It takes serious skills to make an XR600 look nimble.

[@bandguy360]

the best part is that u have a kickstand haha

[@getoutofthetimetrap5435]

If you ask me what kind of tire it is ....you’re a dork .......now that’s what I call exuding confidence in your riding ability ! Love it how the guys were knocking you before the race and before 2 minutes went by you lapped 8 or 9 that got the jump at the start. 👍🏼

[@jonkwilloughby]

Wow that was fun! You are such a smooth rider on that big old thumper!! :)

[@crfwannabe]

This makes me wish that there was helmet cam footage from Scott Summers back in the day.

[@scottcrowley2061]

I had him following me once on a yosh piped 600, sounded like a helicopter.

[@therealturdferguson8355]

Scott rode a lot like this on his pig. He used to say that he is not a fast rider, which was a damn lie lol. Hey was in great riding shape and was extremely good at carrying momentum and staying consistent

[@nathankirby6753]

@@therealturdferguson8355 Scott told me once when I was a kid that consistency wins a race.

[@davidd6467]

It's not the bike, it's the guy riding it... You're a bad man on thing my friend!

[@roberthillberry1816]

Rally I watch whole dam thing and there’s no end!!!

[@blacklight4460]

That front end tracked well over any line you took. Excellent riding and video!

[@JS-ob5ul]

Long Live air cooled thumpers. Nice ride.

[@lylereinier4989]

I had a XR500 new back in 1983, loved that old thumper.

[@brucepaxton9724]

Fine riding, fine bike. That was awesome.

[@GRAZINGARIZONA]

Regarding tires, "don't ask or you're a dork. They're either flat or not flat, bald or not bald". I love these words.

[@willypee9515]

PROPS! Sick footage... I had a similar experience racing a '97 Dr 350 in a VCHSS 4 stroke C class race..we put on a tire and removed the license plate. There should be a dual sport class------brappp

[@UncleMatt141]

I always enjoy a good dont judge a book by its covers!! Great video!!