2” bar risers, Fritzco sprocket & bigger foot pegs was the first thing I did. Its currently getting jetted, new exhaust, bark busters & new rubbers. I like that new color scheme but red rules. I love my XR650L….Ride safe!
@mikeyerke392011 ай бұрын
Red is cool! I do like the white as well though. I did a lot of the same mods. Putting in the new LED headlight next. Good to hear from you! 🏁
@gdmofo6 ай бұрын
The big Thumper has a unique sound even with the factory exhaust
@mikeyerke39206 ай бұрын
I think the same thing. After tuning and putting an XRs Only oval exhaust on it, the sound is great and performance has improved. Just some minor tuning to get the jetting just right. It still sounds like an XR, but more responsive and a little more power. 🏁🔧
@keithdickson4087 Жыл бұрын
It's a ripper!! Nice wheelie!!!
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
A comment from my great friend Keith!!! 👍🏻
@Matt-gr9sw5 ай бұрын
Too bad they stopped selling these in Canada! First bike was an '83 XR100 and I wanted to move up to the 650L. Just picked up a DR650 instead because people never sell their Hondas so they're hard to find. Awesome bike!
@mikeyerke39205 ай бұрын
DRs are great too neighbor! 🇺🇸👍🏻
@Auto-Minute Жыл бұрын
This thing's a beast and you sure look comfortable riding that thing around! Watching this yesterday and today LOL it motivated me to fire up the DRZ today....only to find the carbs clogged smdh.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
You’ll get the carb right, I’m sure. Not a big job there. I did a XRs Only pipe, and a jet kit this morning. (Just dropped a slideshow video, but it came out well) It’s raining, so testing is delayed. Figures. lol
@chrislollich60649 ай бұрын
U know Y because XR'S RULE . I've bought my XR new in 2012 , it's my transportation so I ride it alot it 48,000 miles on It before, I had to rebuild The Top end ,but it's all New , 11:1 compression Hot cam , every thing New . Looks like U'er having a good time on Yours . Mines my retirement present to My self . Thanks from NOR-CAL.
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Such great machines! 🏁
@jamespolucha87903 ай бұрын
What a great bike
@mikeyerke39203 ай бұрын
XRs! 🏁
@chrisdelaplante55156 ай бұрын
Nice bike, it's a shame that in France they don't sell it anymore !
@mikeyerke39206 ай бұрын
Damn Chris, I’ll have to send one over to you! I just did a winter ride video. Check it out! 🏁
@mrsmel269 Жыл бұрын
fun times we love our 21. hope you get to do some chasing tomorrow and #livetoride
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
You just can’t go wrong with an XRL! 🏁
@Attila_Dori8 ай бұрын
cool bike, love these dual sport bikes
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
Thank you. I owned a lot of different brands, but I always go back to the Hondas! 🇯🇵🏁
@chksevil11 ай бұрын
You look so cool. The riding ergonomics and dynamic posture of the bike are just the way I imagined a dual sport to be."
@mikeyerke392011 ай бұрын
The setup of the XR definitely suits my riding style, as I’ve been riding them for over 40 years! Thanks for the kind words.
@chksevil11 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 40 years! That's really something for the both of you.
@mikeyerke392011 ай бұрын
@@chksevil I still love it just as much! 🏁
@elvispriestly27914 ай бұрын
A beautiful bike, and I would think a beautiful man riding it!
@mikeyerke39204 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Elvis! 👍🏻
@elvispriestly27914 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 No prob mate. I ride a KLR650 myself.
@mikeyerke39204 ай бұрын
@@elvispriestly2791 KLRs are great bikes. 🏁 The following they have is amazing.
@John-rw2zf8 ай бұрын
Sweet.
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
Thanks John! I appreciate it. 🏁👍🏻
@NeverForgottenFortOrd Жыл бұрын
Was that you doing wheelie wow super nice bike I love Hondas bike and this is the one I want so bad you know how to ride that thing
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is me riding in the whole video. Not bad for a guy of 55 huh? 🏁
@waynesutton51509 ай бұрын
Good video 👍
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
Appreciate it Wayne!!! 🏁🇺🇸
@barnyardbrio75975 ай бұрын
Get some!
@mikeyerke39205 ай бұрын
Hell yeah!
@coldairbuick9 ай бұрын
Love your bike! 2 questions for you- did the stock cables all work with the bar risers? And, what is your tail light set-up? Thanks.
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
I have stock risers with Renthal CR “high bend” bars. Taillight is XRs only I believe. Thanks for stopping by! 🔧🇺🇸🏁
@alexyerkes8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, I think we're cousins. Nice bike.
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
Hey cuz! Nice to hear from you!
@paulvandervyver42239 ай бұрын
You make the XR look small man😂
@mikeyerke39209 ай бұрын
I’m a big dude. Ask your sister. 💕
@user-jk9ni7vh4y5 ай бұрын
Hey how tall are you? The reason being so s that im 5'11 and i want an xr 650 also . I just wanted to know if thats the right height for that bike. Thank you
@mikeyerke39205 ай бұрын
I’m 6’1” 270lbs. That is the stock ride height on my bike. At 5’11” you should be fine. Even if you have a shorter inseam, you should still be good. In this video the bike was on the original Bridgestone tires, which are a lower profile than what I have on it now. The new tires are a bit taller on the sidewalls currently and that adds to the seat height by a small, but noticeable difference. Which is good for a guy my size. If the motorcycle seems to be a bit tall for you, they do sell lowering links for the rear suspension, and you can slide the front forks up in the triple trees. It seems a lot of riders have success with that setup. I hope this information helps! Feel free to ask any questions anytime, and good luck! 🏁
@WickedFabz Жыл бұрын
Lol the black rims!
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
Is that bad? Haha! It’s the Honda factory color scheme on those rims for 2023.
@WickedFabz Жыл бұрын
I love them!!!!
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
@@WickedFabz I seriously thought you were going to say they were shit. Lol. 👍🏻
@WickedFabz Жыл бұрын
No way the black looks good on it. Keep ‘em
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
@@WickedFabz They do give it a mean look, and they tie in to the other black items on the bike. 👀
@Dave_A418 ай бұрын
is the carb stock on this one?
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s the original carburetor and it’s jetted with the XRs Only jet kit. (You can see it with the XRs Only pipe and jet kit on a more recent video I made.)
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
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@Dave_A418 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 I have a XR650L on order and your videos keep popping up in my feed. I cant wait till it comes in!
@Dave_A418 ай бұрын
@@mikeyerke3920 what handle bars are those?
@mikeyerke39208 ай бұрын
@@Dave_A41 I’m glad you’re stopping by my channel! I’m glad you’re getting one! Feel free to stop by with any questions… The handlebars are Renthal “CR High Bend,” and they are a nice alternative to putting on risers, if they fit your particular ergonomics. Stay in touch! 🏁🇯🇵