The second main jet. These carbs actually rock if you get them dialed in. Doesn't really "kick in" if you get it tuned right, just smooth power everywhere, and up to 100 mpg. Most of these sort of bikes have CV carbs which are very slow to respond and kinda crap on a single.
I also own a 1995 XT 350 I fell in love with that bike the first time I rode it that was 19 years ago when I bought it.......I do not care about the haters..........it is a XT350!!!
Perhaps when Mr. Regular and Roman come to the U.K, RoyalJordanian can lend them his Grom (and actually some of his other bikes; I'd love to see the Nuda reviewed).
During my msf course we had 4 guys on the grom. And during the U turns the experienced riders on the groms had an extra foot or two on both sides. I was kinda jealous cause i hopped on the xt 250.
My first bike was a '89 XT350 back in 2004, it was outdated long before then but man it was fun to ride. I just remember that if you stalled it out before it was fully warmed up it was a PITA to get started again. One day I jumped it over a railroad crossing repeatedly and got huge air, got home and a few bolts were missing. Looking back it was pretty dumb and dangerous but she handled it fine and landed like a kitten. Thanks for the flood of great memories.
i don't know much about the american people apart from the soldiers whom i trained with here in germany and the "imported" footballcoaches and players from the team i played for, but do you think it would be a wise idea to put a british man (chris harris) as the host of american top gear? i'd imagine it might bring even more arguement and angry keyboardwarriors into the topic. tanner foust was decent in my opinion.
@@TheWolvesCurse All of our nature films are Attenborough too, we don't mind! Wheeler Dealers is also huge here. I thought the same thing with Matt LeBlanc on Top Gear UK though, didn't think that would last.
built to last like marriages education and game-boys lol. piss stream strong enough to push a 2 liter bottle of cola across the table. where does this guy come up with this stuff lol
Fuck, they really don't. Plus, they're vindictive. I pulled next to one at a stop light, he wouldn't even look at me and my Honda. Then I pulled in front of him (because he was going 5 under the limit), and he then decides to gun it, then pull BACK in front of me, and slow down to 5 under. Holy. Fucking. Shit.
@@kylejscheffler Harley riders just like Taliban army. They think another motorcycle company just a sin and unholy... That's why they act like that....ahahaha..... Rather wave to Euro bike riders like triumph, royal Enfield, BMW, etc....
Hands down this is the best bike review I've ever heard. It's not only informative but funny as hell. I wish all bike reviews could hold up to this standard. I am looking at one of these in my area for my first bike. I was a bit on the fence but now seriously thinking I'll buy it if I can manage to scrounge up the money. Thanks man and keep it up.
I have the same bike, but made 1989! I live on the other side of the lake from where you shot your video, and have seen you in passing. I put a Cycleracks system on the back, changed the rear gear for lower rpm's on the highway, 80/20 tires for commuting, and it has never failed me! We have a 4x4 event in the mountain above my house, and have taken it up there, and crashed it more times than I can remember, and yet, the only thing I was ever able to break on it was the handle bars. Damn thing is built like a tank!!!
I love all the nerdy 90's video game and anime references. I love this guy, I love cars and bikes. Keep doing reviews on what you can get your hands on. You're the voice that's in my head.
I haven't tried to out run the cops since the early 80s, but it's not the speed you can get on the 405, it's the speed you can get down the railroad tracks - I would have loved the XT350 from '79 - '83, i.e., before KIDS.
Love the personality you gave to this automobile as you usually do. I loved the podcast with you guys on the smoking tire more though, and I know it isn't feasible to do it often, but if you guys could make it a recurring thing that would make this car geek cream his pants.
As someone who owns an XT600 this brings tears to my eyes cos almost all these feature still exist in the 2003 XT600 but that bike is actually competent in it's class :P
I laid my XT 350 over on an old, unused trail at Lake Travis in Austin, Tx. and the carbs flooded. I kicked and kicked and was sweating like Rosey McDonald in a long line to an 'all you can eat buffet.' I had run out of water to drink and poor on my head when I realized that if I had broken a leg, I could've died out there in that Texas heat. The bike finally started and I never road on trails alone after that. Aside from that, it seemed pretty quick. I liked it well enough for what it was. My favorite Yamaha was my first bike, a '74 DT 100. Fun little bike!
For a moment I thought this was filmed in Beltzville Lake area, but the shot of Spring Ridge Drive passing behind, makes me think it wasn't. Just so familiar though. This is the keyboard on wheels that starts of slow, but after a few bad notes, it turns into something fun to ride.
You rule! Wow! I’m about to buy one ! Think it’s worth it. Same year and all! I test rode it today and it was a dream! Flawless. Seemed well taken care up with a few minor spills
I have a 1986 Yamaha SRX600 with similar duel carburetors setup on a 600 single and even has two headers. The reason for the carbs was to give good fuel economy when cursing around and good power when you get on the throttle. It has a mechanical carburetor for idle and quick throttle response when first getting on throttle and a vacuum operated CV secondary carburetor that kicks in at 50% (or whatever you set it to). The CV carburetor is very temperamental to back pressure and the jetting of the mechanical carburetor making these notorious for being a pain in the ass to tune. I've had mine apart at least a dozen times.
@@Jsd-zg2cz got a 92 for free it was out of gas,crankcase was leaking and tires were bald its a little hard starting but alot of fun everyone that see's it wants to offer up 1500 aint gonna happen tho
@@markkaufman9658 I chipped a gear tooth over a year ago unfortunately and its just been sitting in the garage cuz a new gear set is more than its worth
My first "real" bike ever was an 87 SRX250 with that same or at least a very similar engine. As soon as the dual carbs started having issues, the bike was basically a giant paperweight. Tore half the engine apart and still couldnt get it to work for more than a day or 2. The jets were so small and CONSTANTLY getting clogged. I loved it when it worked, but Im not upset to have let it go
I've been watching you for a couple years and I just got my motorcycle endorsement and am looking for my first bike. Googling something I saw on Facebook marketplace and guess what video comes up? You from 8 years ago. Wild.
I just wanted to say that I loved how you wield wordplay with the lethal sharpness of a linguistic Samurai Grandmaster. Respect. 🫡 And I hope you do more bike reviews. Thanks
The left carburator is a low speed carb, and the right carburator is a high speed carb. it just opens under high throttle input. it boots high rpm high throttle input power.
If you're coming through SoCal any time soon (on your June road trip) feel free to review my bike. It's a 1995 Suzuki DR350. Not the S, the dirt model made street legal.
Yamaha even went as far as to out two identical carbs on their 660 engine they use on quads. You should review a yamaha V-max, I have a feeling that would be an entertaining review. And you might wet yourself.
Holy shit I watched this video a while ago and that was before I got into the Yamaha XTs. I didn't even remember that this video was about the XT350 until I just stumbled upon this again.
Ooof, I had one a few years ago. I fixed all the vacuum leaks on that silly carb.and intake, but the steering turn in was all or nothing. Sold it shorty after I finished it.
I love these kind of bikes, these dual-sports or enduros.However I would like to see the Suzuki next, and see the spin you would put on that. Good work
i don't know how it would compare with with modern bikes but that motor was really powerful for it's size and with typical upgrades ( exhaust , k&n filter and jet kit) my xt would out accelerate bigger bikes like the xl600. i loved that bike
so there is absolutely high revving off road applications for dual sports and dirtbikes, and honda did a similar twin carb setup in the mid 80s on the xr
KENARDO also had 10 less horsepower and half the torque but shit if you want to say that we may aswell count all the 2stroke enduros that have done everything these bikes could do way back in the 70s
1990 Yamaha wr200 beats them all in every category. It was like 30 years ahead of its time, so nobody bought them. Basically like a brand new ktm 2 stroke, but 10 times more reliable at 1/10 the cost. I modded the crap out of a 1985 xt350. It's really good, but still not a wr200.
Dunno what`s wrong with that one, but mine`s done 36,000 miles and starts first kick every time I go to it....even if laid-up for 3 months. That`s in scuzzy Blighty weather too. All wiring corroded, that`s about only problem, morning`s work, cleaning/replacing connectors, and some wiring. Usual carb overhaul. Change engine oil & filter every year. Bob`s yer aunt, as they say in these times.
High rpms dont work offroad? Really? Are you serious? I wonder why my wr250f has twin cams, revs to 12,500 rpms and works exceptionaly well offroad. The xt 350 has twin cams and twin carbs to make power down low, and up high. It's called a flat torque curve, google it.
Strangley small swingarm. Wonder if that's a cut corner or if it's gonna be a problem. RCR mentioned theres metal dowel reinforcing it so thats certainly not confidence inspiring. Wouldn't see that move on a Honda, that's for sure. But yamaha never was a competitor in the dualsport market were they? Back in the early 2000s I remember the next thing you do after getting one was getting rid of one lol.
I've got a '90 XT 350 and I have read it is restricted to 17hp. The older bikes were rated at 27-30hp. Anyone know about possible restricted intake manifolds on the '90-'94 XT 350's?
If you could get a hold of an XR400 that would be a good comparison to do after riding the XT350, IMO. After you went into detail about the twin carbs I did some investigating and the old XR500 from the 80s had dual carbs too. Not sure if it was for the same reason as the Yamaha though. Also, the XR400 had this weird 2-1 exhaust header.
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Main jet just kicked in, yo!
The original VTAC
YamaTEC
The second main jet. These carbs actually rock if you get them dialed in. Doesn't really "kick in" if you get it tuned right, just smooth power everywhere, and up to 100 mpg. Most of these sort of bikes have CV carbs which are very slow to respond and kinda crap on a single.
man, please do more bike reviews - love them
Max Mazourov He needs a RegularBike channel
YES
Xt350 owner here. This is dead on balls accurate. Especially in the beginning when he’s kick starting it. My leg felt that.
I also own a 1995 XT 350 I fell in love with that bike the first time I rode it that was 19 years ago when I bought it.......I do not care about the haters..........it is a XT350!!!
I have one, I know what it's like
Bought mine in 1988 with my first pay packet. Sold it 36 years later a month before I retired. No garage space to keep her in.
please review the Honda Grom.
please.
Perhaps when Mr. Regular and Roman come to the U.K, RoyalJordanian can lend them his Grom (and actually some of his other bikes; I'd love to see the Nuda reviewed).
YES YES SO MUCH YES KING RCR AND KIND RJ TOGETHER
Grom - The Miata of Bikes.
During my msf course we had 4 guys on the grom. And during the U turns the experienced riders on the groms had an extra foot or two on both sides. I was kinda jealous cause i hopped on the xt 250.
My first bike was a '89 XT350 back in 2004, it was outdated long before then but man it was fun to ride. I just remember that if you stalled it out before it was fully warmed up it was a PITA to get started again. One day I jumped it over a railroad crossing repeatedly and got huge air, got home and a few bolts were missing. Looking back it was pretty dumb and dangerous but she handled it fine and landed like a kitten. Thanks for the flood of great memories.
Riding a motorcycle period is dumb and dangerous. That's what we live for.
I have an XT600 you're welcome to try out. That one has plenty enough power to get in trouble with. And I live right by you.
Jarrett Beier I have one too! 1984, I have I vid of me riding it on my channel actually
I’ve got an 89 xt350 :D
Matt Farah, Chris Harris and RCR should be the hosts of American Top Gear.
YES, YES, OH GOD YES!
Please let's get a petition going!
i don't know much about the american people apart from the soldiers whom i trained with here in germany and the "imported" footballcoaches and players from the team i played for, but do you think it would be a wise idea to put a british man (chris harris) as the host of american top gear? i'd imagine it might bring even more arguement and angry keyboardwarriors into the topic. tanner foust was decent in my opinion.
TheWolvesCurse it's okay, we thrive on conflict
@@TheWolvesCurse All of our nature films are Attenborough too, we don't mind! Wheeler Dealers is also huge here. I thought the same thing with Matt LeBlanc on Top Gear UK though, didn't think that would last.
built to last like marriages education and game-boys lol. piss stream strong enough to push a 2 liter bottle of cola across the table. where does this guy come up with this stuff lol
He doesn't clarify if the bottle is standing or on its side. With the type of confidence he is speaking of I will assume it is standing.
Joshua Kyle Going to saffron city to give sabrina THE BUSINESS
+caroppin facing away from you on it's side.
2:13 - Hello, fellow motorcyclists! I'll give you nice, friendly wave of motorcy --- HARLEY RIDERS DON'T WAVE TO THE UNFAITHFUL.
Fuck, they really don't. Plus, they're vindictive. I pulled next to one at a stop light, he wouldn't even look at me and my Honda. Then I pulled in front of him (because he was going 5 under the limit), and he then decides to gun it, then pull BACK in front of me, and slow down to 5 under. Holy. Fucking. Shit.
He was probably unaware of your existence. That's how they ride all the time.
@@kylejscheffler harley riders in a nutshell. boomers
Can't wait for Harley Davidson to go broke...just to see the boomers weep on their deathbed...
@@kylejscheffler Harley riders just like Taliban army. They think another motorcycle company just a sin and unholy...
That's why they act like that....ahahaha.....
Rather wave to Euro bike riders like triumph, royal Enfield, BMW, etc....
Hands down this is the best bike review I've ever heard. It's not only informative but funny as hell. I wish all bike reviews could hold up to this standard. I am looking at one of these in my area for my first bike. I was a bit on the fence but now seriously thinking I'll buy it if I can manage to scrounge up the money. Thanks man and keep it up.
Idk why but this review has made me want to get a bike more than anything else
Pure and simple fun these things are! Jeep Wrangler of bikes, but way more reliable!
So should I buy this thing or not? Lol.
That closing shot of the narrator walking to the xtr then seamlessly transitioning to him riding was super classy. Well done man!!
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I have the same bike, but made 1989! I live on the other side of the lake from where you shot your video, and have seen you in passing. I put a Cycleracks system on the back, changed the rear gear for lower rpm's on the highway, 80/20 tires for commuting, and it has never failed me! We have a 4x4 event in the mountain above my house, and have taken it up there, and crashed it more times than I can remember, and yet, the only thing I was ever able to break on it was the handle bars. Damn thing is built like a tank!!!
It's a happy day whenever I see a new movie on RegularCars. Love this channel.
I love all the nerdy 90's video game and anime references. I love this guy, I love cars and bikes. Keep doing reviews on what you can get your hands on. You're the voice that's in my head.
I haven't tried to out run the cops since the early 80s, but it's not the speed you can get on the 405, it's the speed you can get down the railroad tracks - I would have loved the XT350 from '79 - '83, i.e., before KIDS.
Why were you running?
I had a 1984 Honda XR 250 that had the same carb setup, Honda had it first. When the second carb opened it felt like a turbo spinning up.
I hope you guys do more bike reviews, I love it
got into a motorcycle crash 2 days ago. This video is perfect timing. Makes me feel better. Yet another gem from RCR
Love the personality you gave to this automobile as you usually do. I loved the podcast with you guys on the smoking tire more though, and I know it isn't feasible to do it often, but if you guys could make it a recurring thing that would make this car geek cream his pants.
The acoustic song in the introduction always makes my day. Release an album.
As someone who owns an XT600 this brings tears to my eyes cos almost all these feature still exist in the 2003 XT600 but that bike is actually competent in it's class :P
My piss stream can only push a quart of milk across a table :(
I think the bottle is meant to be empty in the image so- you're bragging.
I think this may well be the best bike review vid I've ever seen. Humorous, original and interesting. Enjoyed it a lot.
This bike was my childhood, thanks for the review
I laid my XT 350 over on an old, unused trail at Lake Travis in Austin, Tx. and the carbs flooded. I kicked and kicked and was sweating like Rosey McDonald in a long line to an 'all you can eat buffet.' I had run out of water to drink and poor on my head when I realized that if I had broken a leg, I could've died out there in that Texas heat. The bike finally started and I never road on trails alone after that. Aside from that, it seemed pretty quick. I liked it well enough for what it was. My favorite Yamaha was my first bike, a '74 DT 100. Fun little bike!
For a moment I thought this was filmed in Beltzville Lake area, but the shot of Spring Ridge Drive passing behind, makes me think it wasn't. Just so familiar though.
This is the keyboard on wheels that starts of slow, but after a few bad notes, it turns into something fun to ride.
Best review of any bike I have seen.
Please do more!
This is a freaking hilarious review. And also stopped me hunting for an XT because I ain't doing that two carb thing...
I drove mine for 22,000 miles and never had a problem.
Your loss..
Was that Matt Farah at the end? (Sorry if the spelling isn't right)
No, but it was his million mile Lexus
Ah
One of the funniest reviews I have ever seen! I'm actually crying right now.
You rule! Wow! I’m about to buy one ! Think it’s worth it. Same year and all! I test rode it today and it was a dream! Flawless. Seemed well taken care up with a few minor spills
I was secretly hoping the whole video for the review was you trying to start up the bike.
Awesome PKMN reference! XD
Ha! I've spent 7 mins trying to start mine.....
this was such a superb review!! loved the very accurate description of how the carbs work on that puppy
I have a 1986 Yamaha SRX600 with similar duel carburetors setup on a 600 single and even has two headers. The reason for the carbs was to give good fuel economy when cursing around and good power when you get on the throttle. It has a mechanical carburetor for idle and quick throttle response when first getting on throttle and a vacuum operated CV secondary carburetor that kicks in at 50% (or whatever you set it to). The CV carburetor is very temperamental to back pressure and the jetting of the mechanical carburetor making these notorious for being a pain in the ass to tune. I've had mine apart at least a dozen times.
The XL250 also has two carbs. I was looking to buy one. I was gonna buy a 1986 XL250 and it had two carburators.
as a previous owner of a couple of these 350s I found your words to be 100% accurate and could not have said it any better!
this is such a great bike
Dude I want one, but I cannot find one. It's making me sad
It is a great bike. Love mine
@@nomad6391 I got mine a year ago with 9000 Miles on it for 1500. Love this bike starts in 1-2 kicks
@@Jsd-zg2cz got a 92 for free it was out of gas,crankcase was leaking and tires were bald its a little hard starting but alot of fun everyone that see's it wants to offer up 1500 aint gonna happen tho
@@markkaufman9658 I chipped a gear tooth over a year ago unfortunately and its just been sitting in the garage cuz a new gear set is more than its worth
My first "real" bike ever was an 87 SRX250 with that same or at least a very similar engine. As soon as the dual carbs started having issues, the bike was basically a giant paperweight. Tore half the engine apart and still couldnt get it to work for more than a day or 2. The jets were so small and CONSTANTLY getting clogged. I loved it when it worked, but Im not upset to have let it go
"Kelly Creamcheese"......was that a subtle Zappa homage?...
Your dialogue is outstanding in every way. Bravo.
I watch these reviews for the incredible acoustic solos. absolutely incredible
Bought an xt350 because of this video.... 900 bucks and this thing is a riot
I've been watching you for a couple years and I just got my motorcycle endorsement and am looking for my first bike. Googling something I saw on Facebook marketplace and guess what video comes up? You from 8 years ago. Wild.
I just wanted to say that I loved how you wield wordplay with the lethal sharpness of a linguistic Samurai Grandmaster. Respect. 🫡 And I hope you do more bike reviews. Thanks
Is this the bike that John Connor and that mullet ginger rode around on in Terminator 2?
I think that was a honda xr of some type
Was an XR100.
I think you mean a T1000
Edit: Nevermind, got the joke
splewy I could be. If not then it should be. The only bike could handle such torture without split a drop of blood.
The left carburator is a low speed carb, and the right carburator is a high speed carb. it just opens under high throttle input. it boots high rpm high throttle input power.
"Rev popping thumper peacocking" - that line is gold! Also love the drawn out needless carburetor babble. -- great review man!
Too many people crying over the fact it's a bike. Great video you're hilarious and informative.
If you're coming through SoCal any time soon (on your June road trip) feel free to review my bike. It's a 1995 Suzuki DR350. Not the S, the dirt model made street legal.
i love how this guy runs off with the mouth like he's the penultimate bike expert while various turn signals are flashing randomly
Haha epic statement😂😂 I saw the thumb stabbing away at that turn signal cancel couple times.
The Blind corner joke at the very end omfg.
Drov a motorcycle for the first time last week and it was so much fun!
I’m 5’11” would this bike be a good fit for me? Also this would be my first bike
Review suggestion: Honda XL600R
+Wyatt B Or the XR600R :)
+Wyatt B Yes please!
The XRs streetable close cousin. XR is such a great trail bike. The early XL were barely disguised trail bikes.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOT A CAR
he has always reviewed bikes O_________________________o
no, i have seen all his bike reviews !
Oh yea, hahahahahahah i remember now.
but it has 2 carburetors!
all dem bikes look the same
Modern dual sports began in 1985 with this Yamaha? What about Cagiva in the early 80's? Or also other manufacturers?
Yamaha even went as far as to out two identical carbs on their 660 engine they use on quads.
You should review a yamaha V-max, I have a feeling that would be an entertaining review. And you might wet yourself.
Holy shit I watched this video a while ago and that was before I got into the Yamaha XTs. I didn't even remember that this video was about the XT350 until I just stumbled upon this again.
Same
The BroTeam of cars
I used to have a 1983 Honda XL600R with dual carbs. Could never get it to run right. Needless complication.
if you every head south again (florida) you have to do a video on my 03 blackbird the first of the topspeed lunacy hyperbikes.
Bro I’m about to get one and your review did not disappoint 😂
Ooof, I had one a few years ago. I fixed all the vacuum leaks on that silly carb.and intake, but the steering turn in was all or nothing. Sold it shorty after I finished it.
I would really like to get something that looks like that. Maybe a Honda?
@ 6:29 Matt Farah driving?
Yep.
That's what I thought!
Honda was doing this in the early 80s with the RFVC singles. A bit of a wonky system but I’ve never had issues with my XR500
I love these kind of bikes, these dual-sports or enduros.However I would like to see the Suzuki next, and see the spin you would put on that. Good work
i don't know how it would compare with with modern bikes but that motor was really powerful for it's size and with typical upgrades ( exhaust , k&n filter and jet kit) my xt would out accelerate bigger bikes like the xl600. i loved that bike
so there is absolutely high revving off road applications for dual sports and dirtbikes, and honda did a similar twin carb setup in the mid 80s on the xr
They made this bike with drum brakes in the front here, pretty exciting, if not stopping at all is exciting to you!
I'm glad Americans are not the only ones who overcomplicate things......my week can now continue as I have had my RCR fix.........thanks
I head KMFDM mentioned in a popular setting....I feel happy now.
You told this like a real good piece of poetry. Excellent!
There's one for sale in my town. I didn't even realize it was one of these but now i'm very interested in getting it.
Honda used dual carburators on the 1990 1.4 civic gl, I wonder if the principle is the same...
Interesting bit about the two carburetors. It almost sounds like VTEC with the dual personality.
Ok you just taught me something about my 50 year old volkswagen on this bike video. Cool.
My 2002 XT225 served me well as my first bike. Dropped it twice and make it scream up the highway. Yamaha’s are truely immortal
Old honda singles had twin carb too… and the large dr singles too (dr big)
1984 Honda XL250R - Doing everything this did with 100 fewer cc, 6 years earlier. Including dual carburetors and DOHC. To say nothing of the XL600R.
KENARDO also had 10 less horsepower and half the torque but shit if you want to say that we may aswell count all the 2stroke enduros that have done everything these bikes could do way back in the 70s
I had an 89 XR250R with Hondas RFVC (radial four valve combustion) Did alot of hours on that faithful steed.
1990 Yamaha wr200 beats them all in every category. It was like 30 years ahead of its time, so nobody bought them. Basically like a brand new ktm 2 stroke, but 10 times more reliable at 1/10 the cost. I modded the crap out of a 1985 xt350. It's really good, but still not a wr200.
i had an 89 a few years ago. I did everything with it. Dual sport events, commuting, even classic MX racing. But i never took it on route 222.
Dunno what`s wrong with that one, but mine`s done 36,000 miles and starts first kick every time I go to it....even if laid-up for 3 months. That`s in scuzzy Blighty weather too.
All wiring corroded, that`s about only problem, morning`s work, cleaning/replacing connectors, and some wiring. Usual carb overhaul. Change engine oil & filter every year. Bob`s yer aunt, as they say in these times.
High rpms dont work offroad? Really? Are you serious? I wonder why my wr250f has twin cams, revs to 12,500 rpms and works exceptionaly well offroad. The xt 350 has twin cams and twin carbs to make power down low, and up high. It's called a flat torque curve, google it.
My dad had one of these in Portugal with supermoto wheels, much fun :D
Could you please make a video about the Honda NX500 or NX650 from around 1989. THANKS
"Blind Corner is a move where I smear habanero sauce on my elbow and drop one after the girl comes BA-BOOM!"
What the actual hell dude? 🤣
Strangley small swingarm. Wonder if that's a cut corner or if it's gonna be a problem. RCR mentioned theres metal dowel reinforcing it so thats certainly not confidence inspiring. Wouldn't see that move on a Honda, that's for sure. But yamaha never was a competitor in the dualsport market were they? Back in the early 2000s I remember the next thing you do after getting one was getting rid of one lol.
What about the Honda XR? Most of them don't even care if you put oil in them
I've got a '90 XT 350 and I have read it is restricted to 17hp. The older bikes were rated at 27-30hp. Anyone know about possible restricted intake manifolds on the '90-'94 XT 350's?
didnt honda do the same twin carb thing on their big thumpers? ie xr500r
We could make a carb with a vacuum secondary, but, stay with me here... What if...?
Where did he get that DG exhaust? Bike is clean. 👍
If you could get a hold of an XR400 that would be a good comparison to do after riding the XT350, IMO. After you went into detail about the twin carbs I did some investigating and the old XR500 from the 80s had dual carbs too. Not sure if it was for the same reason as the Yamaha though. Also, the XR400 had this weird 2-1 exhaust header.
You should review a suzuki katana 600 !!! it would be perfect for this series
I love my 1982 Yamaha XT550.
fishtankfreak
I have a 550 as well, such an exceptional bike.
how does this compare to the TT350? My uncle had one of those when I was a kid
Member when dual sports had a good amount of displacement for an appropriate amount of power and torque? Pepperidge Farms remembers.
Was that an ST I spotted you riding in around the 6:30 mark? How did it escape a swift kick in the review?