Honda CRF450L 10000 Mile Review
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- 10,000 mile review of my 2019 Honda CRF450L, though at the time of the video 911 bike has 12,000 miles on it. How is it holding up? What's fallen off, broken, caught fire?
Nuthin!
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On the 911 Bike:
Adventure Spec Nav Tower - bit.ly/2Ijvfq1
12oCLock Labs Advanced Mini Gauge - bit.ly/3pf0z9V
AXP Extreme Skid Plate - bit.ly/32tu5ir
Bajaworx KTM Windscreen - www.bajaworx.com/
Motoz Hybrid Xtreme Tires - bit.ly/3kfUeaF
Rekluse Radius CX Clutch - bit.ly/35aKx9g
OEM Front Sprocket - bit.ly/2U9h2hJ
SuperSprox 53T Stealth Rear Sprocket - bit.ly/3eEWK9l
D.I.D. ERVT 520 Chain - bit.ly/3pkbjUP
Yoshimura RS4 Exhaust - bit.ly/3eG6IqV
Tokyo Mods Vortex ECU - bit.ly/3ndIdVf
San Diego Power House Thermostat Delete - bit.ly/3lfu09F
Skaggs Rack - bit.ly/35epEdc
Flatlands Racing Tail Tidy - bit.ly/2U6S9Dp
Scots Steering Damper - bit.ly/38ncsEV
Nomad 20L Tank - bit.ly/2JSsxZ1
Twin Air Filter - bit.ly/3kePoKA
Seat Concepts Comfort XL Low - bit.ly/2U9fjcb
Zeta Levers, Chain Guide, Heel Plate,
Front Sprocket Cover, Bash Guards,
Revolver Shift Lever - bit.ly/36nvp7E
Stegz Pegz - bit.ly/3kkTotq
Pivot Pegz - bit.ly/35dx3cT
Race Tech 6.0 Shock Spring - bit.ly/3pf6M5G
Baja Designs Squadron Pro/S2 Headlight Kit - bit.ly/3kig90S
Double Take Mirrors - bit.ly/3p9yAIJ
Acerbis CRF450RX Frame Guards - bit.ly/3eERa6V
Pro Taper Steering Damper Low Bars and Pillow Grips - bit.ly/3nccCDj
Daemon Grip Heaters - bit.ly/2IktFEj
G2 Ergonomics Throttle Tamer - bit.ly/3lgMoPj
Mosko Moto Reckless 80 and Hood 5 Tank Bag - moskomoto.com/
DeCal Works Graphics
Acerbis Front Fender
etc...
What I wear:
Aria XD-4 Helmet - bit.ly/36yTx7J
Oakley Airbrake Goggles - bit.ly/3n8PZiZ
Klim Aggressor Cool -1.0 LS Shirt - bit.ly/35bCCIE
Klim Tactical Pants - bit.ly/3paZikn
Forcefield EX-K Hardness Adventure Protector - bit.ly/2U7Zn9Y
Mosko Moto Basilisk Jacket - bit.ly/3pdYTO8
Arc'Teryx Atom SV Jacket -
Mosko Moto Woodsman Enduro Pants - bit.ly/3kfylIo
AlpineStars SX-1 Knee Guards - bit.ly/3pbq9g7
SIDI Crossfire TA3 Boots - bit.ly/3lfBVDV
Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Padded Cushion Ski Sock - bit.ly/38ypqzw
Jersey
Gloves
#crf450l #crf450lrally #10000 - Авто та транспорт
For you who are reading the comments: I had a couple questions about my450L like 6 months ago and this man replied to my comment within a day. I just scrolled through all 645 comments on this video and he has replied to everyone... that says something! To you John: awesome video, awesome channel! Thanks for all the help!!!!!!!
Thank you Chandler. I feel that if someone has taken the time and effort to contact me, I should make every effort to reply. And it's comments like this one that make it all worth while.
What falls off my dirt bike most is me. Keep up the good work.
LOL! Too true!
Falling off is easy, hitting walls tree and fences is the shit part lol . Stay clear or barbed wire,,, hurts like hell ll !!
@@JohnTYoung don’t feel bad I dropped mine twice in the very first day. I’m a shorter rider so twice I went to put my foot on the ground flat and it wasn’t there
I like to think that if you're not falling, you're not improving.
Same ✌
Great review. I love the no BS or sales. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Bob.
I wish more people were making this kind of reviews: honest, well balanced, interesting and useful.
Thank you so much! I try to keep it real.
Those trails look phenomenal.
Most are from one of the Backcountry Discovery Routes somewhere.
This is honestly one of the better review videos I've seen. Thanks for putting the time in to make it. Your candor, humor and experience are very much appreciated. While it's clear that you are very happy with your setup, your review was very thorough. Didn't feel like I was watching a super biased fanboy video (of which there are more than a few here on UA-cam), just someone who is genuinely pleased with the performance and reliability of his machine. Subscribed. 🤘🏼
Thank you so much James. I try to be as honest as possible. Always.
Great review. Best ever. Pluses, minuses, different rider type comments, unbiased etc. etc. All your videos are good. Keep them coming.
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for the review, and your honesty with the bike. Hope you get at least another 10k+ miles out of it!!!
At least! Thanks for watching.
Amazing analysis John! I wish I could just ad lib like you in my videos! You deliver your thoughts and experiences so perfectly! Subscribed!
Thank you! I've tried reading a script... yeesh.
"It just works"........thats all I ned to know, great review.
Thanks!
Just going to do my first oil change at 800km, loving the bike so far.
Thanks again for all the extremely helpful vids.
You're welcome!
My utmost respect to you and your bike Sir, my 2011 CRF 230 is still thumping away and trouble free. Thank you for sharing you journey, stay safe and happy riding!
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been looking for a honest review of the CRF 450 L and I finally found one . SUBSCRIBED . Thank you .
Ps. Buying mine tomorrow 👍
Thanks, Romeo, and enjoy!
nice discovery, thanks UA-cam for putting you on my notifications, loved it
Thanks Blue. And thanks UA-cam AI for showing Blue my channel instead of taking over the world. :)
Soooooo glad I found you! Thank your for your reviews/build videos! I think I'm sold!
Thanks James!
John, Thank you for your diligent work to provide honest reviews. I’ve enjoyed the evolution of your bike. I rode my KX 500 during the 90’s and it has sat in my garage for most of the 2000’s. I’ve wanted to start riding an adventure bike and have been struggling to make the purchase between the simplicity of a DR 650 and the light weight modern CRF 450L. Keep up the great work.
Sam
Thanks for watching!!!!!
The 450L was my beginner bike. Also the first motorcycle I ever rode. Only a few wrecks and I’m ripping now!
You're a natural!
How tall are you? was thinking of picking up a 500 as a second bike once I get some more experience because the height seems pretty unfriendly to beginners.
@@millennialmalaise9386 5-9 or so. But people think I look taller.
Craigslist ad:
Crf450l
Hardly riden low miles
Basically stock
👍😬
As always, another great video John. I’m using my bike mainly for technical single track and it’s kickin ass. I agree with every comment you have made regarding the performance of this bike. Keep them coming!
Thank you. It's good to know I'm not the only one.
Great video John, good to see someone working on their bike to a level where you obviously know what you’re talking about. I’ve not considered the bike for myself before this as many reviews just focused on the negative aspects in the spec sheets or maintenance schedules, but you’ve proven this to not true and I would definitely consider buying one now.
Thanks Guy. The L is definitely a great bike as long as you understand what you're getting.
Have owned and ridden my 500exc since 2015. Also a trouble free bike that has been rallied, weekend warriored, single tracked, taken on multi-day trips etc all trouble free. No mods, less ripping the screen off the muffler. 1 adjustment to the valves in 17,000 km. Lots of good options out there IMO and as pointed out it comes down to maintenance. Keep the oil and air clean and most anything will run reliably for a long time.
All true!
“What I’ve done on this bike.” ....everything 🤘😎
Well, maybe not EVERYTHING.
Thanks John, excellent review, great locations and the space...!!
Thanks Bob!
Hi always a pleaser to watch your honest and clear vids. Enjoy riding
Thanks 👍
> Dropped it 100 times
That's a weekend for me.
If you're not crashing you're not riding hard enough. Or you're Graham Jarvis.
Good-natured biker. Natural for a great riding partner on long challenging rides.
I like the Honda too.
As always well done pal. Trust me, it's soothing and reassuring listening to that broken record. Looking forward to trading installation notes when those rebel x towers start shipping on 10-15!
Hopefully we won't too many notes!
Very educative and always a pleasure to watch the landscapes of your country. Greetings from France
Thank you Ben G!
"I GUESS MY FOOTPEG WAS LOOSE".. yes!!
Great stuff! My bike is at 800 miles and I love it more each time I ride it. I'm at high elevation as well, which setting of the Vortex ECU have you found to be the best for you?
Thanks! I bounce around between 1, 2 and 3. I like the traction control and the heavy load map.
Great video! Thank you for your work! I love my CRF450L. You have helped a lot.
Thanks Bobby!
Just want to say you’re my inspiration. I watched a lot of your videos. I got 19 450L last year and converted to a light ADV bike. I am doing two BDRs this summer. I appreciate all your great works ❤.
That’s awesome. What BDRs are you doing?
I have 3000km on my 2019 450L, but it's used almost entirely as a trail-to-trail bike and mostly for single track riding. So far the worst thing I've done is crush the rad and destroy the fan enclosure and blades. Easy fix, but I should get braces. The only mods are full wrap around hand guards and a seat concepts seat. I probably won't de-smog, get vortex or get the pipe, as the people who ride with me say the bike makes almost no noise and smells like nothing, when riding behind me. I feel like that's a feature now. Stalling hasn't been an issue since the first oil change, and I've never found the throttle snatchy. Still not sure if it's the bike or me that's changed. The stock tank is fine for the 40-50km of slower, technical single track that I'll do in a day. I run AC-10 tires, and I'm on my second set. I doubt there's any DOT tire better in the dirt, but with how fast they wear, I don't think they're good for what you do. I'm totally happy with the bike.
Thank you for your review. I know I am often missing the other side of the 450L's diversity.
@@JohnTYoung Same reason I watch your channel. I'm shocked people would use these for ADV bikes, but it looks like it works!
So glad I'm not the only one who has done the same thing to his radiator and fan on the 450l 😅😅😅 emperor racing radiator guards and braces are definitely also on my list. Mostly gets used for single track as well. Very similar experience as yours with 4500km on mine
@@PatWendorf because adv bikes are crazy heavy and usually expensive.
I'm leaning towards the honda vs a T7 because of the weight on single track
As usual, another solid video John. Thanks for keeping your pants on this time! Just kidding :)
This is by far the best reviewer of this bike out of anyone or any comment on the internet.
Thank you
John you sure are the authority with the experience to back it up. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you. Experience, - sure. Authority... meh?
The 35 thumbs down are KTM owners who are pissed they didn’t buy a Honda.
Oh, I may have made some GS guys and gals mad too.
I didn't thumbs down, but I bought a KTM 790 adventure, and kind of wish I went with one of these. I'm 5'10, and the 790 is a little heavy and awkward for hard off road riding.. but it is a treat on the road, in a perfect world I would have a bike for the road, and one for offroad. But I cant! lol
@@fuckfuckfoo Yes! And a Hard Enduro / Trail bike too. I looked at the 790 as well, but I have two friends who own them and they're both in the shop way too often.
@@JohnTYoung I've been lucky, 8k Km's without needing a trip to the shop, but if my luck ends up changing, like I see a lot of the horror stories, I probably will take the hit on a trade in for a CRF. Riding season is too short for warranty work! lol
@@fuckfuckfoo quote of the day! "Riding season is too short for warranty work! "
good review.
only thing i wish in general with ""thismany"" mile reviews is that there would be more 50.000 or 60.000 etc mile reviews. because if we are honest, lets face it. doing 10.000miles on a motorbike and not having any major issues with it is kindof what you would expect from any single bike to be able to do right?
its like people doing a 3000 mile trip in a car and saying it never missed a beat..
well i F'in hope it didnt miss a beat because that would be absolutely ridiculous XD right? :P
if a service interval of a particular bike to change oils filters and check valve clearance is lets say 10.000km like on a ktm 690 then i dont really expect any weird shit to happen when it only has 20.000kms on the clock (sorry i switched to km but that is our units haha), i mean 20.000kms is alot of kms for alot of people owning motorbikes, which is also why they devalue so much with total mileage going up. but if you really think about it. 20.000kms is only 2 services later after purchasing. its nothing.
i would think that with this honda CRF450L you should be able to get 100.000kms before having to do anything major like a piston or cilinder. (ofcourse taking care of it along the way and assuming you use it for leasure/travel riding not racing) and taking into account the shorter service intervals because it just is a bit more high strung and has less oil capacity etc.
I am trying to rack up more miles as quick as I can. And as for "of course nothing bad is going to happen", I've known many many bikes that have issues at 1000 miles. Or 50 hours. What the manufacturer says should happen, and what actually happens on the road and in the dirt are often two different things. It's nice that someone goes out and tells you if Honda is being honest or not. Thanks for the insights!
@@JohnTYoung oh yes i agree. Unfortunately it happens although That would be ridiculous if it isnt fixed in warranty or something similar.
My whole response was def not a remark towards you ofcourse :) im glad people are doing reviews!
Have fun with the bike :D
All I can say is thanks for this great adventures and your honest reviews of beautiful bikes!
enjoy the bike life
Much appreciated!
Buying a 2021 next week with all the goodies... low miles. These videos are what sold me on it! Thanks!!
You’re welcome!
A real dream is being 5 4" and dreaming of going on a long tour on CRF450L. That is a real dream, never going to happen in reality.
Zeta lowering link and drop the forks in the bars. Viola!
@@JohnTYoung Thanks you but I never believe in tempering anything (specially a motorcycle) that came out after decades of research carried out by engineers, scientists and pro riders. You enjoy riding tall guy. :D
My entire channel is dedicated to tampering with my bike.
@@JohnTYoung Besides you are experienced rider, I did not see You making major engineering changes that may lead to accidents. Changing lights or mirrors or adding windscreen is not counted as tempering.
@@sushilangelo Every comment is an excuse. If it's your dream you'll live it. If you don't, you didn't really want it.
Great review,,,Going to pick up my 2021 450rl today after work,, so pumped
Ya! Have a blast!
Thanks for the review...I've been wanting one of these since they came out!
You're very welcome!
That scenic background. Wow.
Gotta love Moab.
What an incredible testament to the engineering behind this bike! I'm really looking to getting one next year.
You should!
Amazing contents! You deserve a lot more subs
You are SO right. LOL.
Awesome vid man, this is awesome. Way to go
Thanks!
Awesome John, keep on rolling!
Thanks, will do!
great review John. Was recommended to your channel since I am planning on getting a CRF450L as soon as they become in stock in Colorado. I have a 701, but think I am more of a take your truck camper out and just ride around there and have enough room for techy single track if I run into it. feel like the 701 is kind of not needed for my needs. based on what you have been saying, seems it has been super reliable. Glad you mentioned that the RL model fixed that twitchy thing like you said. thanks!
The 701 was for sure on my list of bikes. But it was a bit big and not Red. LOL. Yes, so far my Honda has acted like a Honda and just kept going. If I were going to JUST truck my bike to rides and almost never ride the road I would consider a WR250F too. Thanks for the comment RideWithWill.
Absolutely fantastic video! Well thought out and informative, thank you!
Thank you MotoPossum.
Hey John. Thankyou for the effort you put in making these videos. After following your channel for some time I have finally bought a 2019 450 L. Nearly new with only 48 kms on the clock. Bloody excited mate and thanks again. Keep the wind in your hair and bugs in your teeth mate
Nice! You’re going to love it.
Green river or Colorado...been waiting for this review..it didn't disappoint 👍 looking forward to the next one!
It’s the Colorado River! Thanks for checking in!
Brilliant, thanks for uploading. Answered all my questions👍
You are welcome.
I keep waiting to hear what tire you like. Since my 2020 CRF450L came home your channel has been my go to for real information and believe I’ve watched about all your videos. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻
Time to go find the tire video that I must of missed....
I appreciate that! I've tried a couple on the 450L for different conditions. My overall favorite ADV tire so far has been the Motoz Rallz.
@@JohnTYoung
www.adventurespec.com/motoz
I just ordered a set of RallZ to replace the stock tires. After talking with others and reviewing the Adventure Spec MotoZ chart, it looks like a very good match for what I do with the bike. I wish manufacturers took the time to publish similar charts.
Great rundown John.
Great to know about the maintenance level also and what you have found re valve train and oil analysis info .
Still going strong with no valve adjustments and still gas in the oil with no wear indicator metals. HONDA! lol.
Someone asked about a review this morning and I was thinking "hmm John should have is 10k review soon" Perfect timing!
My timing is almost never perfect. Or even just close. Thanks!
Subbed and liked. For many years I have wanted to get into dual sport bikes. It's been many since I was last on a dirt bike. Anyway I love honda and have been slumming around trying to see what route I would go. After your review of the reliability of the bike I'm sold. Keep up the content
Thank you! You’re going to love it.
Thanks !!! Getting mine hopefully next week.....
Ya you are!
Bought a stock 450l recently and your review was spot on to the first ride issues I experienced in the mountains. Will be looking forward to mods that will provide a set up more conducive to technical off-roading. Thanks for the great review.
Vortex and a flywheel weight and it's a much calmer beast.
hey john. paulie biss here. new subscriber . i just smashed the bell and i gave the old thumbs up a good shellacking. listen bro , this is by far the most comprehensive review yet ! and you did a great job breaking it all down , without making it boring . you are definitely the go to for this bike. traveling that many miles back country is a true testament not only to your passion but to honda also. be safe
Wow Paul, thank you so much! I hope I can keep the stoke up next year as well.
Helpful video. Very informative. Appreciate the 25 words or less explanations. Well done.
That's me, 25 or less. LOL.
Wow, this video literally covers everything I would have wanted to know about this 450. Kudos
Thanks!
Man, some of those roads and backdrops are truly spectacular. What a privilege to be able to experience them in this way.
Thanks for watching!
love your outlook
great review
Thanks Peter!
Good review John, Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Just watched your 20K review and now this one (backwards I know lol). I think if I ever upgrade from my WR250R, it may be to the CRF450L. Reliability is paramount to me and I like what you have to say about the valves staying put. I don't mind changing oil a little more often. It is good to listen to people with actual experience and you lay it out nicely! Great channel, subscribed!
Thanks travr!
Great and encouraging video. I’ve had my L for 7 months and put 3700 miles on it. New to dirt bikes but street rider of big bikes since 1982. The L seems light compared and I’ve pushed myself on it . Had probably my best bike ride ever on the Wa BDR last weekend ending it going off the standard route and onto I winding single track into the dark and rain. Mission ridge and devils gulch. Anyway Bike is wonderful and I use you videos to supplement my knowledge as I continue to upgrade the bike..
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
This is Great content! Well done
Thank you!
Really enjoyed this review. Straight up and to the point. Well done.
Thank you!
@@JohnTYoung Still a newbie to this advenduro YT biking channel stuff. I learn a lot from watching channels such as your own so thanks.
Great review amigo thank you so much. Blessings to you from Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Thank you Pepe!
Honest review. Thank you.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Love the video and the channel!
Thanks Ben!
Awesome set up , love your reviews. From Australia by the way . They are a dam good bike . Love your work 👍
Thank you Grant. I am kind of partial to the CRF450L too. 😉
@@JohnTYoung . Honda has stopped them here . Apparently they didn’t sell enough . Far as I am concerned it’s a keeper. Love the the bike to be honest.
Just found your videos. You are so fun to listen too. Thank you for great content
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
SOLID SOLID SOLID review. Really helps people know about the long term effects on the bike. HOWEVER dropping a bike that is fully built up with protective bits and then saying this is Honda reliability, it is not so much fair. Will continue to watch your videos though. Love your way of making them.
Thanks for watching!
I've always been intrigued by the CRF 450 both L and X
My wife and I both ride Africa Twin's for long hauls and also ride DRZ400 E's "converted to dual sports" for lighter dual sporting trips which we enjoy! The DRZ's are stone reliable but are heavy and lack that nirvana 6th speed tall gear for the occasional pavement cruising! It's awesome the Honda builds such great bikes! It might be our next upgrade when we decide to have that one all around adventure ride.
Great video will watch more!!
Thanks Ruben!
Love your review, hands down a wonderful adv machine
Thanks Juan!
Great video, great bike, cool dude. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you 🙏
I like many have the 450L and like many really enjoy your video's, thank you.
Thank you!
Man I am so glad I found your channel
I have had a 800GS since they were new because I have taken that GS where it has no right to be I have been throwing around the idea of the 450L
My T7 friends said I am crazy but could not get the idea out of my head.
You have convinced me to do it now.
That’s ok. Go ahead and blame me. 😃. Thanks for watching.
Great video John! Thanks for taking the time to be so detailed about everything you’ve done to the bike and how it’s performed. I’m looking at the 450RL, and the majority of the performance enhancements you have installed on the bike seem to be what other people are doing for the RL. So being that the RL is at a higher price point if I add those add-ons I’m in the range of some of the other adventure bikes in the market. I understand weight and the experience in back Road writing can be quite different is but I want to get your thoughts on what adventure bike you would consider for the same money you’ve put into the 450L?
I rode a Tenere 700 and with a more off road worth side pension on that bike it would be amazing. 400 lbs of amazing, but still amazing. Thanks for watching!
John, thanks for a fantastic review. I'm just trying out the T700, but we were considering adding some 300L's to the rental pool. Looks like we might have to add a 450L also.
For it being a "dirt bike" it's surprisingly easy to live with. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed this, thank you, very informative and knowledgeable opinion, cheers!
Thanks for watching Michael
Just discovered your channel.
Very nice review, thank you.
Pity we don't get this model in 🇿🇦
Thanks Al. It IS a pity!
Awesome John! Spot on😜
Thanks! 😀
I just found this video I'm looking at getting the Honda I'm gona watch all your vids thanks for your work on covering all this.....
You're welcome. And thanks so much for watching!
You explained everything good. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
bloody awesome review
Thanks, Dave!
fantastic video thank you for taking the time , looks like a great bike and wonder how much performance is lost with the 450L versus the 450Ror 450F
Thank you. I think the performance e was not lost, but traded for longevity. Maybe 10 HP or so.
This is the first video of yours I have watched. Great review. I have a 2018 250l. I always ride Honda and love the bike but just need more power. I'm starting to think the extra money is worth the power. With the amount of miles I put on the bike I don't see the 660 mile oil change as an issue. We live in the middle of the Hatfield McCoy trails. some of our rides take all day and are only 50 to 60 miles. Nothing has fallen off my 250 either lol I subscribed have a good day!
Thank you!
great and informative review. thank you. ride safe
Thanks Jacob!
you meet the nicest people on a honda (well thats what honda said in the 70's) and it's still true, great video ma friend,one day just one day hopefully i'll get my old 650r over to that lovely country and try some of them trails...keep safe and the right way up from bonnie scotland...
Come on over. We've got lotsa room. Thank you.
Thank you for that vid! Liked it very much
You’re welcome!
like what you do and and how you do it!! Keep it up!!!
Thanks Greg. I'm trying.
Thank you for all your videos, really appreciate the detail and thought that you put into them.
Any issues with your thermostat delete that you installed. I bought the San Diego powerhouse kit but I am on the fence about installing it, don’t want to damage anything, plan on keeping the bike for a long time. Thank you
Nope. Runs great. Thanks for watching
It's a Honda l wouldn't expect anything less! Great factual honest review mate.
Thanks Mark.
Always very useful info. Every vid from you makes me feel I'm getting the "Pro" version for free.
Thanks Phil!
Great review
Thanks!
john, the off road god..humble boy humble..
certainly not a god. Have you seen me crash?
Awesome video
Thanks!