The REAL Reason I NEVER Ride My Honda XR150L Anymore
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2023
- Several months ago I bought a brand new 2023 Honda XR150L, put some upgrades and modifications on it, put about 250 miles on it...and then never rode it again. So the question that lots of you have been asking is a pretty reasonable one- WHY?! Why did I just abandon the new XR150 so quickly? Do I hate it, is it too slow, what is it?! Well...today you finally get your answer, and I finally get another ride on the XR150L!
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This bike is agile, this engine is the "OHC" with a cam chain, renowned in Brazil, and all over the world... you can buy it without fear... besides being economical, it can handle a lot of sticks... the engine is almost indestructible and very low maintenance... you can do the maintenance yourself at home and you can even do the engine at home by looking at the step-by-step assembly and disassembly of the engine on RUclips, if it melts, which is very difficult... just change the engine oil at the right time and you will have a motorcycle for life...
Pop the front end just before you make contact with the log stand up on the pegs to not get bucked off the seat. You’re doing great keep up the hustle
He could even stand on the log, rev the motor slightly, wheel stand the front end and yank the bike over the log using the skid plate. Bikes this small were made to be man handled over obstacles. Watch out for mud pits though. That little single cylinder will dig in deep and get the bike stuck and kill the engine and clutch. A big single cylinder with a lot of torque will chainsaw its way right through a mud hole.
Ive been watching your videos for quite some time and youve gotten me motivated to finally start my own motorcycle journey. Taking the MSF this next weekend and im excited to learn. Just wanted to say thank you for getting me into the scene, and showing that theres a lot of fun and adventure to be had on 2 wheels!
That’s so awesome dude!! I’m seeing this late, which I think means today would be your last day of class. I hope everything is going well and you pass with flying colors! I’m honored to have played a part in you wanting to learn to ride!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@LifeOfBurchI just got this message a little bit ago (Thanks youtube) but I did indeed pass! Thank you for inspiring me man. Ill definetly be here to check out all the new vids you bring to entertain my noob brain 😂
This video was great! I can't wait to start bumbling around in the woods like this!
Cracked up when you popped out in someone's back yard!! Good fun had by all...dude!!
Love your videos! Keep it up!
If you do get new tires, please post about what kind and where you got them. I've been thinking the same about mine, and I believe a more off-road tire would be a big improvement. I really enjoy your videos!
good start don't be afraid to go with it I have a serna rx250 love that beast lol just bought it jumped on and went for it 6 months later I tare up the village and destroy the mountains just be safe and ride and I live in Bolivia south America
Great video Burch !!! 🤙🏽
So all you gotta do is relax, stand & and roll your front tire over and just keep going. The bike can handle it just fine. So can you. Flow over. Going slow to stop you get hung up. This bike does have a nice suspension to roll right on over these logs. It’s like mountain biking when you bunny hop over these logs. Shuttle weight shifts and riding lightly. Momentum is your friend here. Don’t mean crazy fast but roll over easy at first. Just don’t stop. ❤
I missed seeing the XR150 its good to see it again! I love the off roasting makes me want one.
Whats off roasting ?
Along with that helmet that you want, may I suggest that you get some sturdy boots for off road with good ankle support. getting stuck out there with a sprained or broken ankle would be no fun at all. gloves that have some sort of wrist support would rock also
As an option for tires, could go to trials style tires(such as the shinko 241s), and just run a lower psi when offroading. Personally I like trials tires over straight knobbies for offroading. Just have a small little handpump mounted to my bike for changing psi if I desire it. Grips well, just dont whiskey throttle it out of a corner as it can slide a bit. Love the content man. Keep doing you man 🤙
Thanks for the advice man!! I’ll definitely keep that in mind when I inevitably go down the tire research rabbit hole later 😂🤘🏻
@@LifeOfBurchya know birch if you don’t want your xr150 I’ll take it off your hands. Don’t you worry buddy op pal. Also I’ll take your Navi too.
You gotta love this bike for its simplicity and practicality. Over the years I have made some modes to it based on the road conditions I'm in and my personal needs. Notable mods: 18/21 rims and slapped them with shinko 705s, 520 chain with 13T Front, 40T Rear. Risers, handlebars, handguards, all led lights, skidplate, fork guards and crashguards w/sliders. Handles pretty well for a 2015 model.
boring motorcycle .under powered. and rusts out like crazy ..I'm 215 pounds and the suspension is to stiff unless I have my wife in the back
@@boracay12 Sounds like you need to lay off the donuts, doughboy. You and doughwoman probably flatten the tires with your large girth alone.
@boracay12 there's no way the suspension is stiff unless it's fucked. I'm between 140 and 150 depending on the day and it's fine. With my girl on back, it's fine.
@@boracay12 Underpowered ? It's a 150cc ! What are you expecting from any 150?
@@demonstare1ya he thinks it’s too stiff because he’s too far down in the stroke, it’s way under sprung for his weight
Burch, I had some Shinko 244s on my Trail 125 for a while and they were great for on-road and off-road. Probably perfect for what you're looking for on the XR.
Let me know if you ever want to go do some proper offroading sometime, I can show you some cool trails down by Upper Marlboro.
Lol. Transmission line ROW here in the Southeast is where they grow nothing but briars and make them meaner. Looks so nice and not quite as pokey where you're at.
For the record I would have clicked on it if it said. "Silly little romp through the woods" :)
I came for the opinion on the bike, stayed for the silly romp.
I would’ve clicked on that faster, RUclips is so overrun with clickbait nowadays that authentic title/thumbnail feels like a breath of fresh air.
Great video man
Love the xr150 videos keep them coming
Thanks dude!! 😎🤘🏻
First of all, that is a mtb trail you discovered and was constructed for much lighter machines. I would stick to the fire/ service roads especially if just starting out motocrossing. (Possibility exists of being fatally injured in the deep woods and limits your chance of being rescued). Just looking out-
Secondly, being comfortable popping wheelies is a requisite skill for technical single track and for conquering obstacles (watch ‘trials’ videos for inspiration) that are next level!
Hang on to that xr150l it is the gateway bike to greater things!
Most public mountain bike trails used to be dirt bike trails and were taken over and changed by park services to accommodate.
I was behind you in Annapolis on my XR, I am betting it was the day you filmed this... I have wanted to climb that hill for a long time! I do alot of mountain biking, I know some spots to go off roading... Holla at me.
I feel the Honda XR150 is a great commuter bike. In the same soul as a Suzuki DR125SE from the 1990s or Yamaha TW200. Reliable transportation that anyone can afford. Thats the soul of these bikes.
i have a dr125 as a daily! it is really reliable but not as fuel efficient as it says on internet for some reason... maybe because it's old idk
Is it a worth it commuter? I’m wanting to get one just not sure? Also is it easy to shift on
@@Flyvibezyes it's worth it and easy to shift. Get one. A fill up twice a month and insurance puts me at about 40 bucks a month to ride.
@@Flyvibezvery easy to shift and very tolerant of sloppy shifting. It’s my first bike and I feel a bit bad about how rough some of my shifts are but it has never complained.
In Mexico Honda sells that bike in 150cc and a 190cc version with efi . I had the 190 . It was a fun bike . I liked the efi because it fired up fast with no choke to mess with . It did need better dirt tires .
Love all your videos great content haha just sold my rebel 1100 but recently picked up a Suzuki 1000f if you end up getting one of those would love to hear your opinion on them 😂
Thanks dude!! And congrats on the new bike! 🙌🏻 🎉 🤘🏻
Keep up the work burch have a good day.
Thanks so much dude!! Have a great day! 😎🤘🏻🙏🏻
Where did you go man? Those trails look fun! What kind of off road helmet are you looking at? Fox proframe rs has mips and should be enough for my e-bike.
You kinda gotta pop a wheelie over the log till you get the back tire to the log then throw the front wheel down and let the back wheel crawl over that way it skips grinding or getting stuck on your skid plate
I'll enjoy watching your skill progression. I have the same bike and my skill level is not much better. At least your mirrors are still intact. That's more than I can say, lol.
Aught to link up with Travis Pastrana man. Also I know some really great trails in Arden you can Offroad on to practice with all the trail features without worry of trespass... Another issue on offroad technicals, pop up your front tire over them then lift your back, like a augmented bunny hop, over them and maintain a speed.
Would love to see how the bike works with some sprocket swaps for top speed and highway use!
I have a 2023 Honda NC750X bike with the DCT been racking my brains for an exhaust I did like the sound of your coffmans exhaust on your rebel
I pass that area all the time when I ride. Never went up and took a look though. I agree with your assessment on the value proposition of the xr150. I do not see another full sized moto for that price that can do what that thing does. obviously there are cost cutting measures for it but it cannot be beat. Maybe ill go check the area out myself soon.
Where is this? Might check it out when I’m back in MD
I would do More aggresive offroad tires, smaller front sprocket 1 or 2 teeth less.
Get a big bore kit in it. 190 kits are very cheap. Look into performance cams for it. You can probably fit a Crf150 performance cam.
Depending on the carburator. Get a 100 usd OKO D-Slide, get more flow through the airbox and either modify the exhaust or get a new one that is more free flowing.
+1 on the formal training idea. Can never have too much skill hehehe. And, its a great fun experience.
Just dont let them convert you to the GS battleship camp xD
I bought a Honda XLR 150 in June, realized quickly I wanted more power. I got a KLX 300 in August, it has the power I was looking for. Here`s the thing, I still have the Honda and ride it around town, it is a great little town bike, dirt trail capable, but not a dirt bike.
I've been told the klx300 doesn't have enough power but old timbres did all this with a 100 and a 250 from the 70s and 80s
So can you get a skid-plate b/c I don't think I'd want to hit anything too hard since she's so low to the ground? At least there's
no water cooling stuff but I guess the trick to getting over logs is to hit it hot & roll on over? Skid-plate might help but I'm here
to see what you think about this little bike? I'm seeing the light weight & cost as a good thing but I'm hoping to see you put it
thru the paces so I can decide. OK, I decided I want one & you can go ahead & send them a check.... I'll come visit ya soon
Umm yeah, that'll work out. Anyhoo, there's so much I like about this but I might have to jump up to the 250 range if I can't
see more? I'm counting on you.... It's all good, thanks for the videos brother. I'm messing around but I do like the bike
enough that I subb'd..... peace man
Tires my tires on off-roading I think kind of suck when I'm on paved roads and running around in an area that has decent roads the stock tires do fine . When I'm out on the back roads and the county roads that the county does not maintain my stock tires suck I've sled in loose gravel and broke my mirror I've slid off the side of a trail where other dirt bikes were riding and I bet my left side turn signal bracket on the back.
I'd really like to see you do something with tires!!
Mishmash Moto suggested shinko 244?? I've looked at many others and cannot make up my mind. But I know I want a different tire more aggressive to go through the woods and the rough roads and the terrain that only four-wheel drive seem to go down and they seem to be the most fun..
Keep riding off-road and you will get better and more confident with every ride so just keep it up. That's what I did in the 70's and it worked for me. And yes I'm still riding. Off-road!
I am looking for a back case like what you have, where did you get it?
it's a small bike. How much do you weigh? Did you increase the rear preload for your weight?
Great video, I am now seriously thinking of buying a XL150....
I got one after watching this guys vids and I am really glad I did. There is nothing fancy or high end about this bike, just a simple, reliable, inexpensive, and most of all fun bike. I recommend.
Nice bike👍
Highly recommend you take the beginner then intermediate offroad motorcycle course. Yes tires help but experience and skill is more. Nothing wrong w/ the bike. Get with a group that can help provide you w/ meaningful experience.
I feel better with my newbie skills skill watching you ride. Pain in the rear to get that 250 lbs back up on two wheels, huh? Nice video.
Can you DM me which road these are off of? Also live in AACo, in Crofton, and there is only one beginner-friendly rideable power lines trail I know of. Thanks.
If you dont mind can you share me the part list of the scrambler build you were planning to build with the xr. I'll zelle you a cup of coffee brother
I bought a new XR150L this year. It drove 223 miles before the clutch totally failed. I took it to Honda of Harrison Arkansas and they would not warranty it. They gave me a real hard time too. It took six weeks to get the clutch and I had to pay for it and replace the clutch myself. It turned out that the Clutch Lifter Rod wasn't assembled properly causing the clutch to slip and then burn out. Honda's warranty is no good. They don't have any customer care.
Now that I have it running, why is it running so lean. Did Honda do this on purpose to burn the bike out early?
There definitely is a learning curve to off-road. Look at your options..I don’t know if there’s any such thing as offroading classes; I would suppose maybe somewhere there’s some somewhere if you want to go that route but they maybe expensive. Or you can just keep hanging in there and learning on your own and looking for instructive video’s and reading material. Or see if you can join a club or find some other riders willing to teach you? In any case you’ve got plenty of time to learn. But finding someone more experienced could help you avoid pitfalls and get you fully enjoying this sport sooner and with confidence. And if you’re going to continue riding motorcycles, it would be a good idea to continue learning how to work on them. It would save you lots of money. You are an interested, energetic, motivated person. Hang in there!
I wouldn't go to actual offroad tires. Just switch to 50/50s instead of the 70/30s that come with it. And then just keep the stock ones as back ups.
I road my XR a bunch when i first got it, but i got to the break in maintenance and just didnt feel like dealing with it. 😅
Hey great minds think alike!!! I want to buy and turn this into a scrambler!! A nice sub 200cc scrambler is what I want
If you want to do more off-road stuff with it, you'll need more nobby style tires... however, it will reduce its on-road capabilities. I suggest really trying to figure out if you want/need a dedicated off-road machine like this or not... and if you choose to keep it, maybe look into finding people to ride with to show you the ropes and start off a bit easier with dirt pits and what not. Just my opinion, I've never been off-roading on a bike, so I'm just going off of my gut feeling is all.
Knobbies are not that bad on asphalt. Just be aware that you can slide more easily on asphalt with them.
When off roading over logs. pop the front up just before, keeping a bit of momentum. Practice getting that front tire up. Pivot turning being your end goal. And off-road tires...also dropping the bike is par for the course when off-road.
Helps having Mountain Bike experience, too, although the effort, weight and ride is a bit different... the physics of getting both the wheels to clear a log remains the same in fact I could do much larger logs on motorcycle than I ever could on bike.
@@YahNation I agree. Bicycle first.
what would be a god first bike this or a grom ? only thing i dont like about this from what i see it dont have a fuel reader gauge
If you need a compact bike for van/ jeep travel and 125 mpg this is good. The crf150l dual sport is coming too but that $5k not $3k like xr150. The crf150l has all disc brakes, fuel injection, better suspension
That is available in other parts of the world but is not in the USA.
You are trying to be to safe, aka to slow, keep up the learning! Looks fun
I was surprised a little that you got that bike until you mentioned how you like the mini moto vibe then I wondered why not a tw 200 as it is the mini moto vibe go to oddball bike & then I saw the price difference but the tw 200 is like an old school low tech grom on steroids
Do a snowy woods ride this winter with it.
Change the tires to universal trials tires. You do not want to run true knobbys if you're riding on any length of pavement. Carry a small tire pump and pressure gauge and drop tire pressure to 18-20psi for the rear and 22-24 for the front once off road. Also, take off the mirrors and put them in your backpack. They can catch on branches and vines and are useless off road, and, you can ride a little harder without them.
I want to see you stand up offroad mod 😂
You gotta pop the front up over the log and the rear will follow. Hit it with a tad bit more speed.
The grom is so cool
Sadly they're not ADR compliant here ( non registerable ) in Australia
I would watch a video of just trailing threw the woods.
How fast will that little 150 go on the highway?
2:29 That's not dropping her, that's just doing the break-in period! 😄
😎🤘🏻
Buy some different sizes logs, make a log obstacles course on your yard and train.
You did fine. I will be a rookie someday. Thank you.
I sold mine after 7 months. It was the 3rd bike in the garage so I want a different bike for that spot.
What' brand name of your hand guard
I feel like you should try a Trail 125 for your hooligan shenanigans.
For someone who already has a SCL500, and a 3rd gen Grom, but lives in the PNW and go out on trails a lot with my truck, is it worth to get this, or should I get knobbies on the Grom?
Spend a few extra bucks for the crf300l. Way more capable, fuel injection, better suspension, can keep up with traffic, can actually ride offroad.
@@willyjimmy8881 Spend more for basically nothing headaches and extra tech no one needs. But suit yourself.
My favorite part was when you learned why you should wear boots that cover your shins when you ride off-road.
Local dealer had three of these in stock on Friday morning. Went back yesterday for something and all three had sold stickers on them. It’s a nice looking bike that seems well built. It’s a bit on the smaller side for me being in 6’3” 220 lbs. I will say that the suspension on the 150 feels a hell of a lot better then the one Honda is putting on the 300L Rally which is a disgrace in my opinion.
Big Dude might like a KLR650.
@@hvymax My 1st bike in 1995 was a KLR250. The 650’s are great bikes but way to heavy for me. I think I’m going to wait until January for the new Triumph Scrambler 400x hit my dealer. Their stance and sear hight is about the same as the 900 scrambler but will be much lighter. If it’s not for me then the Honda Transalps have landed and already hit a few dealers in my area so that’s something to look at as well especially if I’m going to go with something heavy.
I got baited to the click! 😂 I want one
So I’m 6ft 210lbs, Is the bike enough for me? Or too small? I was looking for a cheaper adventure bike to run around town and the farm but not to sure on what to get
As long as you don't plan on going over 50mph it's a great bike. The bike can go a little bit over 60mph but that's a full throttle. Your maxed out, you don't have power and speed when you need it. That's why I recommend it's a great bike if you plan on driving it on roads with 50mph speed limit so you have a little bit of power to pass or get out of someone's way.
If you still have the drz, you should do a supermoto build and make the xr and off road bike since it’s smaller
The DRZ is long gone unfortunately. I do still get to see it though cause I sold it to my best friend. At some point in the future a supermoto is DEFINITELY in the plans though! 😎🤘🏻
5:26 Speaking of CL500, could uh.. could we see a CL500 video on this roughly-same route you have?
Comparison of Good Scrambler vs. Good-inexpensive Dual Sport?
Genuinely would be interested in seeing how the CL500 "Scrambler" scrambles.
There’s no way the CL500 could handle stuff like this without a proper skid plate at minimum, and I don’t think that’s the route I’m planning on going. I want to keep it more streamlined. Almost like a taller cafe racer that can tackle off-road stuff if needed. But log crossings…hard pass for me on the CL right now. I definitely need to get that thing on some more gravel roads and find some more mellow woodsy stuff for it though!
@@LifeOfBurch haha.. I wasn't thinking log crossings as much as just driving through the grassy meadows they have cleare md out for the power lines. Thanks for the reply though definitely, and very understandable, she's a pretty bike man. Shame Honda didn't include a skid plate btw :/ didn't even think they wouldn't.. but meh
Thing looks nice as a cafe racer too
12:50 , Why not both? I mean off-road mixed with the mini-moto.
Just be safe doing whatever it is and keep doing what you like man, if it's any consolation I'd definitely have clicked even if it said "Riding power line trails on the XR!" or something.
Ever thought about the TW200?
That looked like it was amazing
It was sooo much fun!! 🙌🏻🤘🏻
I had a 1980 Honda CB 125 S that I absolutely loved! So I know how you feel
Hey what exhaust did you put on your rebel 1100 was it coffmans I have a NC750X DCT what is your take on coffmand vs Leo Vance
Yup, my Rebel 1100 has a Coffman’s exhaust and I love it! I swear by Coffman’s! I’m not familiar with the NC750X or any of the other exhausts for them though, so I can’t help too much there unfortunately.
I think I am gonna try coffmans I really did like the sound on your rebel and was totally blown away on the kawasaki your friend had plus its much cheaper than Leo vance
Did you take the baffle out of your coffmans when you put it on your rebel
@@michaelsloane1034 I did take the baffle out of mine, but my buddy’s ZX4RR still had the baffle in for those videos. So it’ll sound great either way, just a matter of preference!
You really want tall boots when offroading. Every stick you run over will come directly at your shins trying to impale them. There's a reason MX boots have shin plates. I prefer snake boots for comfort and protection.
Nice vídeo bro
Thanks dude!! 😁🤘🏻
Go to a Trials event. The beginner class will be a perfect place to polish your slow and high speed skills. The people there will teach you the basic skills you lack.
It will also be good content for your channel.
A good pair of dual sport boots will save your ankles and feet.
3:14 Y'know what would be tall enough? A janky 1999 KLR650 that's being sold in Florida before I move back to Chattanooga..
Totally worth it, no issues with a bike 2 years younger than me at all, none. (Heavy sarcasm)
Well that was fun!
I had such a blast! 🙌🏻
some random dude in the woods: "Man, these logs are all chewed up funny-like. Must be some drunken beavers around here!" Nope, just Burch :D
Hope you sorted out some proper off road tires since this video. You’ll think you got a completely different motorcycle if you did.
Almost seems like ya need a hatchet for those logs
Man the CL500 is so cool but I'm lookin like the "boyfriend looking over his shoulder" meme looking at the new triumph bikes.
The new Triumph scrambler 400 is only going to be $5,599 and actually has way more features than the SCL500, so I’m suuuper interested in seeing what it’s like when it comes out! I already found a local dealer that’s going to let me take one out when it comes in 😬🤘🏻
@@LifeOfBurch Dude, the speed is only 5k, and that makes it the cheapest bike on the market with traction control. I know it sounds silly but down here in Florida, TC was a huge game changer for me in my car. The roads just get so slick every time it rains.
Installing tires that are more dirt worthy will assist greatly in off road adventures. Just be sure to readjust how you operate on the street. Better in the dirt equals less traction on the pavement.
Yea that’s my thing is wanting to find tires that are a good balance between both! After this, it’s clear that I need knobbier tires, but I don’t want to sacrifice toooo much on-road capabilities in the process. I’m sure I’ll go down the tire research rabbit hole soon enough 🤓💻
@@LifeOfBurchshinko 244’s would be a great choice if they have them in the right sizes
Rides and mods....keep going!!!
The only XR that should be called that way is BMW S1000 XR and riding it is a blast :D
Right before the log/obstacle give as much gas as you possibly can then use the clutch release to get over it, that action is the magic of motorcycle riding, dirt street all. You are giving it virtually no gas you want to give it almost all the gas for the 150 probably all of it. Don’t be scared of the noise. The clutch will always stop the bike from moving.
Watch be the boss of your motorcycle. It might be the best move you ever make for your riding. Slow down on the buying focus on riding. That said you have good enthusiasm don’t lose that.
I bought same bag and kemi moto 30 mm risers for the bars.
How are you liking the risers? These bars are fine when I’m just riding, but could definitely use some rise for the times I stand up.
@@LifeOfBurch makes a big difference. Also buy bigger off road foot pegs. Between the 2 makes it much more comfortable
Get some better tires and find some actual trails so at least if you get stuck then maybe another rider with happen by, but as long as you're having fun do you man. I wish I could do that around here, but the moment someone hears a bike on their land the chance of getting shot exponentially increase here in Ohio. There are dirt tacks everywhere, but man is riding in the woods a gamble.
Just bought an old 97 xr 100 with no title
9 - hundos
I want one so bad but I’m afraid I’m to big for it and it wouldn’t be any good for me
Definitely change the tires! It will be like a whole new bike.
I totally would have clicked on it if you had just said: Hey I'm taking it out of the woods Good times. Thtat looked fun.
Thanks dude! You’re a real one! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻