Just found your channel. Been searching for a good used bike for my 12yr old son. He’s ridden a TTR 110 for 4 years and I’d like to find him something a little bigger with a clutch to really learn to ride. Your videos have been really helpful as I’ve never been into dirt bikes and there are so many models and different styles. It’s difficult to wade through them all to make sure we get the right kind of bike. He’s convinced he wants a KTM 85 and I feel like it’s too much bike for him. He’s never ridden motocross and his only experience with a clutch was one afternoon on a 4 wheeler. He did well but I don’t think that means I should buy him a race bike. Thank you for the valuable info!
Yeah, the race bikes are fun, but they're a lot harder to handle, especially if your son is going to be doing any woods/trail riding. The XR100 would be a good upgrade from the 110 as far as size and a great way to learn how to use the clutch. Less maintenance, too! Thanks for watching!
im in the same position getting a xr100 and having a ttr 110 previously. get him a race bike hes going to outgrow the xr100 before you know it and your gonna have to get a racebike either way.
The xr100 is probably the best all around bike ever made for the normal rider, it will never be outdated in my opinion ! We own one and just everyone rides it doesn’t matter size or weight ! They are fun to ride and fun to maintenance. I’d recommend it to everyone. Plus kickstart only is good for new riders to learn how to start one the old school way. #1 downfall is suspension for a heavier rider .
Nearly ANY Honda air cooled off road bike is a fantastic machine. The simpler, the better. Lots of information, parts, documentation. XR/CRF100 particularly is very light, but will hold most adults no problem. For harder riding, the 200+ sizes are just as reliable and easy to maintain. The 2 stroke bikes are a bit simpler engine valve train, but 4 stroke is very user friendly. Many things that "modern bikes" have can add weight and complexity and cost - water cooling & radiator, battery & electric start circuit & starter, disc brakes & hydraulic fluid. Stay gold.
My 12yr old on his crf100f leaves me on our tight track... It's a great bike for a kid to learn how to operate gears and clutch, and learn how to corner to conserve speed. Its also low and long so he can climb a pretty steep hill. I like that the suspension doesn't handle big jumps as it keeps him closer to the ground. But of course he wants 85 mx bike, or a crf150r, next.
For shorter kids / riders... .. don't forget about the XR80 / CRF80 (~2" shorter seat height) which is basically a XR100 / CRF 100 with slightly shorter suspension, smaller wheels..... they share many chassis components and usually have the same plastics.... While the engine has the same stroke... there are internal differences. but externally the engines look identical.... the XR80 / CRF80 while making less power still revs out nicely and has a well ratio'd transmission (different ratios than XR100 /CRF 100) and almost as quick. The XR80 / CRF80 is also a great bike.. and is likely the smallest 4-stroke manual clutch operated trail bike..
I was in first gear and was trying to do a slow wheelie. I was stoped and had my foot on the back break i pulled in the clutchand rev’d the motor and dumped the cluth i am smeeling it burning is it to late do i buy a new assembily or will i be fine
My first dirt bike 2003 xr 100 was so fun best learning bike ever built allot of confidence on that bad boy I was going to get one for my partner that or a 150 she’s been riding a 110 Problems I had with mine I used to launch the thing and I’d break the spokes all the time :/ get better suspension in my opinion !!
I’ve ridden my fare share of bikes from an xt 350, rm125, rm 65, crf250r, and sone others, but my xr 100r was my favorite and most missed bike, I went places that enduro guys were going
You're definitely taller than the intended rider. If you're just starting out or riding it conservatively then it'll be fine. Once you start bottoming out the suspension frequently, then you'll want to consider upgrading.
@@MotocrossHideout I’m not a beginner I’ve ridden bigger bikes just don’t have much money and doing the this bike for pretty cheap so as long as I don’t go too hard it’ll be fine? Just hope it does good on trails for me and stuff
Gotcha, yeah you can check out my article here on the best mods/upgrades to make it safer/faster: motocrosshideout.com/xr100-mods-top-5-things-to-make-it-faster/
What would be the worth of one of these today in pretty good condition? Someone in my neighborhood just put one out front for garage sale at $1,500.. seems a little steep to me.
I’ll be checking out a xr100 tomorrow 1987 what are some things I should inspect like for the motor and when I test ride it to make sure the motor is still decent ?
Hey Troy, make sure there's oil on the dipstick - bike must be upright when you set the dipstick back in. Pay attention to how easy (or hard) it is to start. Listen for any knocking noises. And then make sure it shifts smoothly through all the gears. Hope that helps!
I haven't used Royal purple before but in a bike like this it's probably okay as long as the clutch doesn't slip. (Some car motor oils don't work well in motorcycle "wet clutch" systems)
They're fairly easy to kick over compared to a bigger race bike. If you're worried about it, I'd recommend getting a compression tester and doing a proper test. Otherwise, if it's starts right away hot or cold, it might be fine.
Hey Alberto, it depends on his size and if you want a dirt bike with a manual clutch. If yes, and your son fits well (can touch the ground), then yes, it's an excellent bike to upgrade to from a Honda 50.
@MotocrossHideout thats what I want for him to learn the clutch.. before I go an buy him a nice one. He likes to go to the local track. Couple of jumps nothing crazy. Its mostly having him learn how to work the clutch and the gears
Yep, it's great for learning on. If you're not familiar with looking at used bikes, I recommend watching this video to know what to look for: ruclips.net/video/RpXW6SntidA/видео.html
Are 80s hondas like xl500 still viable long term bike? I lwant a long term but dont want waste $. In my area A fully functional 1982 honda xl500 is $1800, while newer fuel injection bikes like 2019 yamaha xt250, kawasaki klx 250 are $3000.
The technology hasn't changed much on the air-cooled bikes, so it would be relatively fun and easy to ride, but it's a heavier bike and parts will be a lot harder and more expensive to find/buy.
A XL500 was my first bike (16yrs) if you find one for a good price get it. That big four stroke honda sounds and feels amazing. Something You'll never regret
Are you saying that the text of the page/article was getting covered up by ads? If yes, then that should NOT be happening and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know! I'm curious, what page did you visit and were you on a mobile phone or a desktop? I'm surprised to hear that because I don't get too many complaints and I actually just turned the amount of ads down... So, that's frustrating to hear.
That's like saying you might as well buy a new car because a used one "MIGHT" need a lot of work. Which can be true, but if you know what to look for, you can save a lot of money buying used, which is what I've been doing for years. Also, last I checked, most online retailers still have new OEM parts for the XR100.
Do YOU think the XR100 is too outdated now?
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Just found your channel. Been searching for a good used bike for my 12yr old son. He’s ridden a TTR 110 for 4 years and I’d like to find him something a little bigger with a clutch to really learn to ride. Your videos have been really helpful as I’ve never been into dirt bikes and there are so many models and different styles. It’s difficult to wade through them all to make sure we get the right kind of bike. He’s convinced he wants a KTM 85 and I feel like it’s too much bike for him. He’s never ridden motocross and his only experience with a clutch was one afternoon on a 4 wheeler. He did well but I don’t think that means I should buy him a race bike.
Thank you for the valuable info!
Yeah, the race bikes are fun, but they're a lot harder to handle, especially if your son is going to be doing any woods/trail riding. The XR100 would be a good upgrade from the 110 as far as size and a great way to learn how to use the clutch. Less maintenance, too! Thanks for watching!
im in the same position getting a xr100 and having a ttr 110 previously. get him a race bike hes going to outgrow the xr100 before you know it and your gonna have to get a racebike either way.
The xr100 is probably the best all around bike ever made for the normal rider, it will never be outdated in my opinion ! We own one and just everyone rides it doesn’t matter size or weight ! They are fun to ride and fun to maintenance. I’d recommend it to everyone. Plus kickstart only is good for new riders to learn how to start one the old school way. #1 downfall is suspension for a heavier rider .
You and I think alike! Some people are just too proud to admit that it's such a solid dirt bike.
@@MotocrossHideout 100% agree
Nearly ANY Honda air cooled off road bike is a fantastic machine. The simpler, the better. Lots of information, parts, documentation. XR/CRF100 particularly is very light, but will hold most adults no problem. For harder riding, the 200+ sizes are just as reliable and easy to maintain.
The 2 stroke bikes are a bit simpler engine valve train, but 4 stroke is very user friendly. Many things that "modern bikes" have can add weight and complexity and cost - water cooling & radiator, battery & electric start circuit & starter, disc brakes & hydraulic fluid.
Stay gold.
The only thing that stops a Honda XR100 is running out of gas, or a flat tire. That's it.
Excellent video and love that you added links and descriptions below
Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching, Randy!
Great video and awesome bike, used to have a CRF100 when I was 10 and it taught me a lot.
Right on, they're great bikes to learn on/from - thanks for watching!
My 12yr old on his crf100f leaves me on our tight track... It's a great bike for a kid to learn how to operate gears and clutch, and learn how to corner to conserve speed. Its also low and long so he can climb a pretty steep hill. I like that the suspension doesn't handle big jumps as it keeps him closer to the ground. But of course he wants 85 mx bike, or a crf150r, next.
For shorter kids / riders... .. don't forget about the XR80 / CRF80 (~2" shorter seat height) which is basically a XR100 / CRF 100 with slightly shorter suspension, smaller wheels..... they share many chassis components and usually have the same plastics.... While the engine has the same stroke... there are internal differences. but externally the engines look identical.... the XR80 / CRF80 while making less power still revs out nicely and has a well ratio'd transmission (different ratios than XR100 /CRF 100) and almost as quick. The XR80 / CRF80 is also a great bike.. and is likely the smallest 4-stroke manual clutch operated trail bike..
I love my 2003 XR10r
I was in first gear and was trying to do a slow wheelie. I was stoped and had my foot on the back break i pulled in the clutchand rev’d the motor and dumped the cluth i am smeeling it burning is it to late do i buy a new assembily or will i be fine
My first dirt bike 2003 xr 100 was so fun best learning bike ever built allot of confidence on that bad boy I was going to get one for my partner that or a 150 she’s been riding a 110
Problems I had with mine I used to launch the thing and I’d break the spokes all the time :/ get better suspension in my opinion !!
Yep, great bikes that can take a beating! Thanks for watching, Adam :)
My XR100 went 55 mph. it's from the 80s.
Getting one on Saturday!!
Awesome!
I’ve ridden my fare share of bikes from an xt 350, rm125, rm 65, crf250r, and sone others, but my xr 100r was my favorite and most missed bike, I went places that enduro guys were going
That's awesome! They're fun and capable machines :)
I’m 6”1 6”3 190 just got the xr100r I hope it’s reliable for me since I’m a bit taller and weight wise
You're definitely taller than the intended rider. If you're just starting out or riding it conservatively then it'll be fine. Once you start bottoming out the suspension frequently, then you'll want to consider upgrading.
@@MotocrossHideout I’m not a beginner I’ve ridden bigger bikes just don’t have much money and doing the this bike for pretty cheap so as long as I don’t go too hard it’ll be fine? Just hope it does good on trails for me and stuff
Gotcha, yeah you can check out my article here on the best mods/upgrades to make it safer/faster: motocrosshideout.com/xr100-mods-top-5-things-to-make-it-faster/
What would be the worth of one of these today in pretty good condition? Someone in my neighborhood just put one out front for garage sale at $1,500.. seems a little steep to me.
I’ll be checking out a xr100 tomorrow 1987 what are some things I should inspect like for the motor and when I test ride it to make sure the motor is still decent ?
Hey Troy, make sure there's oil on the dipstick - bike must be upright when you set the dipstick back in. Pay attention to how easy (or hard) it is to start. Listen for any knocking noises. And then make sure it shifts smoothly through all the gears. Hope that helps!
Is 10w40 royal purple full synthetic fine to use for these bikes ?
I haven't used Royal purple before but in a bike like this it's probably okay as long as the clutch doesn't slip. (Some car motor oils don't work well in motorcycle "wet clutch" systems)
Hey bro just got the 1987 xr100 seems real easy to kick over has a bit of resistance but am worried the compression is low runs great tho
They're fairly easy to kick over compared to a bigger race bike. If you're worried about it, I'd recommend getting a compression tester and doing a proper test. Otherwise, if it's starts right away hot or cold, it might be fine.
Hi I was wondering if this bike would be good for me I have never road a dirtbike I am 11 and around 4’7
If not what bike should I get
Yep!
Thanks
Do you think this xr100 good for my 12yr old Son? He has a honda 50 that he outgrew and someone is giving me a xr100.
Hey Alberto, it depends on his size and if you want a dirt bike with a manual clutch. If yes, and your son fits well (can touch the ground), then yes, it's an excellent bike to upgrade to from a Honda 50.
@MotocrossHideout thats what I want for him to learn the clutch.. before I go an buy him a nice one. He likes to go to the local track. Couple of jumps nothing crazy. Its mostly having him learn how to work the clutch and the gears
Yep, it's great for learning on. If you're not familiar with looking at used bikes, I recommend watching this video to know what to look for: ruclips.net/video/RpXW6SntidA/видео.html
@@albertoanaya1669yeah just keep in mind that the xr100 weighs about 50% more and has 200% more power than a 50cc
fantastic bikes then, fantastic bikes NOW!
I’m getting one monday
Sweet, let us know how you like it!
Bullet proof 😊 have a nice day 😊
Thanks! You too!
Are 80s hondas like xl500 still viable long term bike? I lwant a long term but dont want waste $.
In my area A fully functional 1982 honda xl500 is $1800, while newer fuel injection bikes like 2019 yamaha xt250, kawasaki klx 250 are $3000.
The technology hasn't changed much on the air-cooled bikes, so it would be relatively fun and easy to ride, but it's a heavier bike and parts will be a lot harder and more expensive to find/buy.
A XL500 was my first bike (16yrs) if you find one for a good price get it. That big four stroke honda sounds and feels amazing. Something You'll never regret
Is this the John Connor bike?
Yep. But it definitely doesn't sound like it does in the movie :)
@@MotocrossHideout it was that 2 stroke xr... 😂
Dam right but sound of 2 stroke with 45 gears
TOrQue. That was the best part
As someone who has one they can't be stoped
It’s a good bike
Your website has so many ads it's ridiculous. I couldn't read anything because it kept getting covered by ads. I won't be visiting it anymore.
Are you saying that the text of the page/article was getting covered up by ads? If yes, then that should NOT be happening and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know!
I'm curious, what page did you visit and were you on a mobile phone or a desktop?
I'm surprised to hear that because I don't get too many complaints and I actually just turned the amount of ads down... So, that's frustrating to hear.
@@MotocrossHideout I went to the full xr100 article link on my cell. What's your email I'll send you a screenshot
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Better off getting a 2024 crf250F or a CRF125 Big Wheel
The 125FB would definitely be the most comparable, but not everyone can afford a newer bike, which is where the ol' xr100 comes in ;)
@@MotocrossHideout but an old XR might need a lot of work so almost better off buying a new bike. Plus hard to find parts for an old bike.
That's like saying you might as well buy a new car because a used one "MIGHT" need a lot of work. Which can be true, but if you know what to look for, you can save a lot of money buying used, which is what I've been doing for years.
Also, last I checked, most online retailers still have new OEM parts for the XR100.
Im getting a 2001 for my first dirtike
Nice - let us know what you think of it!
@@MotocrossHideout getting today after work.
@@MotocrossHideout thanks for the video