Flat Track XR100: Makes Novice and Pro Faster

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  • The XR 100 for Flat Track racing. Why it makes any racer faster. Why you should race and train on one. Should you modify it?
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  • @marklang5169
    @marklang5169 3 года назад +4

    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.

  • @petetownsend7142
    @petetownsend7142 3 года назад +5

    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
      @FlatTrackFactory  3 года назад

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

  • @daddister7471
    @daddister7471 4 года назад +4

    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
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад

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

  • @patricksonger3808
    @patricksonger3808 4 года назад +4

    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

  • @williambarrus9299
    @williambarrus9299 4 года назад +4

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

  • @tinymotogarage
    @tinymotogarage 2 года назад

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

  • @markballance6653
    @markballance6653 3 года назад +1

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

  • @MrColdwatercanyon
    @MrColdwatercanyon 2 года назад +1

    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 .

  • @filandrodipaolo1645
    @filandrodipaolo1645 4 года назад

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

  • @johnmccready4695
    @johnmccready4695 3 года назад

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

  • @jprenst4
    @jprenst4 2 года назад

    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
      @FlatTrackFactory  2 года назад +1

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

  • @williamamacker3119
    @williamamacker3119 3 года назад +1

    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 🤘☘️🇺🇸

  • @Hunting1963
    @Hunting1963 2 года назад

    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

  • @CainSample
    @CainSample 4 года назад +1

    Awesome👍

  • @michaelosborne513
    @michaelosborne513 Год назад

    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
      @FlatTrackFactory  Год назад +1

      Fantastic! Report back on your progress.

    • @If-I-Knew-better
      @If-I-Knew-better Год назад

      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.

  • @erikmhartley
    @erikmhartley 4 года назад +1

    AMEN

  • @jeffbostrom5825
    @jeffbostrom5825 2 года назад

    great video!

  • @seller559
    @seller559 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @flyingtiger4991
    @flyingtiger4991 3 года назад

    super big ass wisdom right here ...

  • @nickwilson4987
    @nickwilson4987 7 месяцев назад

    What tires would be good without changing to 17s

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  7 месяцев назад

      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
      @nickwilson4987 7 месяцев назад

      @@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

  • @briguy9397
    @briguy9397 4 года назад +1

    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
      @72timhall 4 года назад +1

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

  • @maxthunder2
    @maxthunder2 4 года назад +3

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

    • @45triplex79
      @45triplex79 4 года назад +5

      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
      @maxthunder2 4 года назад

      @@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
      @45triplex79 4 года назад +5

      @@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
      @maxthunder2 4 года назад +1

      @@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
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад +3

      Exactly. And they hold their value quite well.

  • @dalerobinson7643
    @dalerobinson7643 Год назад

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

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  Год назад

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

  • @huub2873
    @huub2873 3 года назад +1

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

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  3 года назад +2

      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?

  • @patrickking5057
    @patrickking5057 4 года назад

    What pipe is on that

  • @PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el
    @PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el 4 года назад

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

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад

      130/80-16

    • @PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el
      @PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el 4 года назад

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

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад

      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
      @PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el 4 года назад

      @@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

  • @kadehefflinger2391
    @kadehefflinger2391 2 года назад

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

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  2 года назад +2

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

  • @tkinney80
    @tkinney80 4 года назад +2

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

  • @jasonduplantis6442
    @jasonduplantis6442 4 года назад +3

    Who the hell didn't like this video LOL

    • @FlatTrackFactory
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад +2

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

    • @jasonduplantis6442
      @jasonduplantis6442 4 года назад +1

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

  • @tkinney80
    @tkinney80 4 года назад

    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
      @FlatTrackFactory  4 года назад

      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.

  • @forresttaylor6849
    @forresttaylor6849 3 года назад

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

  • @nicomariconi1005
    @nicomariconi1005 3 года назад +2

    What is a newspaper 🤣