Just got my '23, and loving it. But yeah, 100% agree its pretty much a turd right out of the factory. I've got my DynoJet kit on order as well as a slip on and foam air filter, and I've got idea's on jetting from DynoJet support. Looking forward to getting it set up proper. Sadly, I live where there is no dyno near me, so its going to be 'jet, ride, read the plugs :) I'm hoping to get the results you have as well, or as close as I can :)
I dig the xr650 if I ever went to another street bike I think it would be the xr. They are super slow tho and slugs. I like the new white plastics too. Throw a cam in that thing. I knew a guy about 20 years ago that bought a new one and did piston cam head work and exhaust plus re geared it. Thing ran decent.
I haven't been to Durhamtown in a while. I live about an 1.5 hrs from there. I just don't have anyone to ride with anymore. I may go there myself in late August.
Absolutely switch the carburetor out for the crf450 carburetor..UNBELIEVABLE throttle response. Fmf q4 exhaust and regear completely changed the power delivery and character of this bike.
@@christophermcsherry2655 definitely order the kit with the throttle tube, cables carb, intake boot etc...minimal finessing to fit. Choke is a little difficult to open but no biggie. Rejetting is a pain so pick the best compromise for elevation and temperature. You will love it though sir.
Seems like a lot of work and expense compared to a dyno jet kit and a tune. Not that they produce the same outcome but if you want a really fast bike you wouldn’t get this to begin with.
About to get a 2024 Honda XR650L here in about another month…I’m just down the road from you here in Adairsville. I sure would like to get my bike tuned like you did. I respect you spent good money on it, just tell me where to go bro! I’ve been researching the Dave’s mod but I already wasn’t a fan from the word go lol. I’m 49 years old so I don’t spend bad money, only good money! I’ll be ready to do it to it. Might be the last bike I buy anyway, already got 5 others. This will be the last year of the Big Pig is what I’m hearing so I got to have one lol
@@banshee100 What exhaust and which Dynojet kit do you need to get started? I called the Dyno place and they will be ready when I am...I called the dyno shop and they said they would have some jets for this bike but didn't know if they would have them all to complete the tune?
you have any ideas on keeping that front break line outta the sightline of the speedometer? mines like yours and just drives me crazy seeings how i have local police that are happy to pull you over for any silly reason
Pleaseeeeeeee Tell us What Jets ur Running & Help ur fellow Americans out XR 650L Lovers ,(Who Have no access to a Dino) Were i live you have to do Everything urself,or it Doesn't Get Done Right 🤜🤯🤛
did they change out your fuel mixture screw? That place you went to is not far from me and I'm thinking about taking my there. I want to ask what the total cost was
I have a question in your opinion do u think engine braking is bad for 2 strokes because everybody says it is then some people say u break the rings in doing it and idk let me know love the vids that xr rips❤
No, it isnt. Another old wive's tale that people just repeat without any knowledge or common sense. If it was and caused engine damage, every weed whacker, snowmobile and outboard would have blown up the past 40 years.
Oh yes. Dave's mods are not always the right thing. It is either hot cams, and tuning, or a well tuned exhaust. A race piston also helps. Yes the manual is wrong checking the oil. It is totally random that way. Great video!
@@yomamaa13 would you be willing to explain why you’ve come to the conclusion that the answer is, no ??? Have you ever seen a viscous fluid move around inside clear tubing. Tubing that might be shaped in a triangle? Or maybe something similar to the XR650L frame? Fluids do weird things under the wrong circumstances. Have you ever heard of a sink drain or a toilet running in reverse? Do you live in Boston?
Ran my xr650l for ten years with Dynojet kit and fmf q4. It was killer, I often switched back to stock pipe for quiet rides or longer trips on street, it seemed jetted good with either muffler, my friends knew it was a powerful bike just riding with me. I agree Dave Mods suck.
true, dave got famous on some one elses shirt tales........its not nessasary on the xr650, remove the AB snorkle, raise the needle 3MM with shims, turn out the fuel screw about 3 turns and open the pipe in the back and she will rip for free!!
I agree, never drill your slide. Go price one. BUT...There are better, way cheaper jetting companies out there than dynojet. They have calculators that are spot on, don't need a dyno. Use factory KEIHIN or Mikuni jets instead of the mystery dynojet jets.
Not a random guy an expert, there is Dyno proof. Proven by tens of thousands of people actually. Biased opinion that Dave's mod doesn't work. I've done both.
Don’t know why your so secretive about jet sizing. I don’t even have a 650 but it’s not a good look for you. Guess you probably have some brain damage from riding without a helmet 😅😂
Yeah about that....the 650Ls are insanely lean with the stock carb, and it's been proven on the dyno. You do the muffler, air cleaner cover and still on factory jet and claim its on the stock jet? Yeah OK bud. Dave's mod works fine, it addresses the to slow of rate in which the CV diaphragm raises the needle. I don't necessarily agree with the recommendations on jetting, I believe I ended up one under, but still richer then stock. Which every bike is different. In the end I got good power from the CV but I wanted slide response, so my bike now has the Mikuni HSR on it.
@banshee100 all I know is when people pound their chest and tout "dyno" but don't show their dyno work (easy enough, plus dyno sessions make great vids) I wonder. Particularly about I bike I know so well. What you don't know is the Dave's mod was figured out back when this bike came out, AKA when your mom was still signing your permission slips. It works well enough, so we'll that the plethora of 650L riders did it and recommend it to others over the last 20+ years. You know, back when bike dynos went all that easy to come by.! The inventor of the Dave's mod never touted it was an across the board for all mod, he simply gave recommendations that typically worked for most and that's why it was spread to such an extent throughout the XRL community. In the end anyone serious about performance will swap out to one of the slide carbs for obvious reasons, and usually when they are up a 1 to 2+ k they start looking for a dyno session unless they happen to be extremely good at tuning. I took a different route then just about everyone, I did the air box, gutted the stock pipe, cleaned up stock header, mikuni and lighten the flywheel down to xr600r weight. The last will do more then any carb mod or change.
The only thing that needs pounding is your head watch the other vids I did show a whole 28 min video on the dyno session ,maybe you should look before running your mouth ,maybe if your mom would of signed you slips ,your ass would pay more attention
Your Grammer lol 😆 says does Dave mods or a piece of crap 💩 what does that mean ? JUST SO WE ARE CLEAR DAVES A IDIOT I have races multiple xr650s with that garbage done and this is better and faster
Just got my '23, and loving it. But yeah, 100% agree its pretty much a turd right out of the factory. I've got my DynoJet kit on order as well as a slip on and foam air filter, and I've got idea's on jetting from DynoJet support. Looking forward to getting it set up proper. Sadly, I live where there is no dyno near me, so its going to be 'jet, ride, read the plugs :) I'm hoping to get the results you have as well, or as close as I can :)
I dig the xr650 if I ever went to another street bike I think it would be the xr. They are super slow tho and slugs. I like the new white plastics too. Throw a cam in that thing. I knew a guy about 20 years ago that bought a new one and did piston cam head work and exhaust plus re geared it. Thing ran decent.
get a 701 if you want to go fast get a brp or klr if you want it to last
hell yeah man this is the bike i saw in the background a while back! thanks man!
Great video! I'm with you. Drilling holes...? What?
I haven't been to Durhamtown in a while. I live about an 1.5 hrs from there. I just don't have anyone to ride with anymore. I may go there myself in late August.
Mine was port and polished and theres a huge power increase from the stock 650l i rode.
Absolutely switch the carburetor out for the crf450 carburetor..UNBELIEVABLE throttle response. Fmf q4 exhaust and regear completely changed the power delivery and character of this bike.
I have the Q4 exhaust. I am considering the CRF450 carb. Is it a direct bolt on? And how easy to jet it?
@@christophermcsherry2655 definitely order the kit with the throttle tube, cables carb, intake boot etc...minimal finessing to fit. Choke is a little difficult to open but no biggie. Rejetting is a pain so pick the best compromise for elevation and temperature. You will love it though sir.
Seems like a lot of work and expense compared to a dyno jet kit and a tune. Not that they produce the same outcome but if you want a really fast bike you wouldn’t get this to begin with.
Lectron Pro series for the win
I'm like u, if it's mine and I use it I like 4 it 2 be running good. Honda makes good bikes. I'd love 2 get 1, like yours.
About to get a 2024 Honda XR650L here in about another month…I’m just down the road from you here in Adairsville. I sure would like to get my bike tuned like you did. I respect you spent good money on it, just tell me where to go bro! I’ve been researching the Dave’s mod but I already wasn’t a fan from the word go lol. I’m 49 years old so I don’t spend bad money, only good money! I’ll be ready to do it to it. Might be the last bike I buy anyway, already got 5 others. This will be the last year of the Big Pig is what I’m hearing so I got to have one lol
I can just save you some alot of money and help you out
Let me know how, and I’ll reach out to you…I’m excited about this bike…an old school product of the 90’s lol
@@banshee100 What exhaust and which Dynojet kit do you need to get started? I called the Dyno place and they will be ready when I am...I called the dyno shop and they said they would have some jets for this bike but didn't know if they would have them all to complete the tune?
you have any ideas on keeping that front break line outta the sightline of the speedometer? mines like yours and just drives me crazy seeings how i have local police that are happy to pull you over for any silly reason
Only thing I can think of is a zip tie.
@@banshee100 you know that may just work. Thanks
i just decided to go with the dyno jet kitzzz Throttle response is better than my keihin fcr mx 41mm carb that was tuned
Pleaseeeeeeee Tell us What Jets ur Running & Help ur fellow Americans out XR 650L Lovers ,(Who Have no access to a Dino) Were i live you have to do Everything urself,or it Doesn't Get Done Right 🤜🤯🤛
Whats your altutude
@@banshee100 Pensacola Florida 🤷
did they change out your fuel mixture screw? That place you went to is not far from me and I'm thinking about taking my there. I want to ask what the total cost was
600 man ill give you my exact jetting for a little cash save you the time and money 💰 7066185333 is my number
Are you going to remove the emissions tubbing? Good video!
No
Good information & I just bought one today 2023 🙋🏻♂️
Cool.
I have the same bike and will do the same.
Did you do the smog delete?
How do you like the Lexx pipe?
Love it
Keep the smog delete
@@banshee100 Cool, that's the one I think I'll get!
@@banshee100 Yeah, I heard deleting it doesn't do much except reduce some weight.
Wow it gained way more horses to ride like that
I'm curious about the hp and torque before and after the dyno, can you share the numbers?
Before 31 hp after 35ish
"You're a weird guy, Ace."
I need a tuner on FL!
I have a question in your opinion do u think engine braking is bad for 2 strokes because everybody says it is then some people say u break the rings in doing it and idk let me know love the vids that xr rips❤
Always blip the gas pedal engine breaking is it bad yes ,have I ever broke a motor doing it no
No, it isnt. Another old wive's tale that people just repeat without any knowledge or common sense. If it was and caused engine damage, every weed whacker, snowmobile and outboard would have blown up the past 40 years.
How much for a dyno tunes ? I live in the island an wanna see the difference of price
500
Oh yes. Dave's mods are not always the right thing. It is either hot cams, and tuning, or a well tuned exhaust. A race piston also helps. Yes the manual is wrong checking the oil. It is totally random that way. Great video!
@@yomamaa13 would you be willing to explain why you’ve come to the conclusion that the answer is, no ??? Have you ever seen a viscous fluid move around inside clear tubing. Tubing that might be shaped in a triangle? Or maybe something similar to the XR650L frame? Fluids do weird things under the wrong circumstances. Have you ever heard of a sink drain or a toilet running in reverse? Do you live in Boston?
I went with a Mikuni 42HSR ..... Any thoughts..?
Should be great
Check your oil after the day riding . It's really that simple .
Hey how much horsepower & torque did it have on the dyno?
Can't remember go back a few vids
@@banshee100 ok I will thanks
i like the way u ride reminds me of my old man
I would be curious where you had this work done !
Gmp compute track Fairmount ga
I'm finally first love your channel bro
Yo da man
Ran my xr650l for ten years with Dynojet kit and fmf q4. It was killer, I often switched back to stock pipe for quiet rides or longer trips on street, it seemed jetted good with either muffler, my friends knew it was a powerful bike just riding with me. I agree Dave Mods suck.
true, dave got famous on some one elses shirt tales........its not nessasary on the xr650, remove the AB snorkle, raise the needle 3MM with shims, turn out the fuel screw about 3 turns and open the pipe in the back and she will rip for free!!
That's it smart man you got it 👍
@@banshee100 lol
If you’re out 3 turns you should increase primary jet one size.
Pilot
Not everyone needs a dyno to properly tune a single cylinder motor
Rite just wanted it to be correct
dammit wish I could find one of these at a dealership
I'll sell ya this one
I agree, never drill your slide. Go price one. BUT...There are better, way cheaper jetting companies out there than dynojet. They have calculators that are spot on, don't need a dyno. Use factory KEIHIN or Mikuni jets instead of the mystery dynojet jets.
Hey man any idea what it gets for mileage?
42
@@banshee100 Very nice. That thing is a beast. I have a 22 xr650l as well. Dyno Jet the whole way!
It alot better for sure
@@banshee100 that’s no kidding. Complete different machine uncorked and jetted properly
what pipe is that?
Lexx
How about showing some kindness with that main jet size?
For real lol
Big "you can't play with my toys" energy from this guy 😆
@josephlawrence7918 yeap don't be a cheap azz do.your own
@@banshee100 Makes you look cheap….
He said he used the dyno jet kit. I assume his jetting might not be the same as yours based on elevation etc.
Shes a xr650R now😂 even blew the mail out of the box!!! Stock front and rear sprocket?
Yes
Invest in a wind filter
Building is diff then paying to have built
Lol there no building 🤣 it's called jetting and was done for my content
no way it didnt wheelie in first gear completely stock buddy
Dude talks about redecks yet he is one lol
What the he'll is a redecks,sounds more like your one considering you can't speak correctly
Mpg?
45
Did you ever say what the main jet size was?
He said he wouldnt say because he paid 500 to have it dyno tuned
💯
185
Not a random guy an expert, there is Dyno proof. Proven by tens of thousands of people actually. Biased opinion that Dave's mod doesn't work. I've done both.
I never tried Dave's mods
Cool video. You know EXACTLY what you're talking about.
I hate when people tell others to put bad mods on stuff they have no idea about
Exactly
Get an Lecton carb and quit F-ing around with jets.
Don’t know why your so secretive about jet sizing. I don’t even have a 650 but it’s not a good look for you. Guess you probably have some brain damage from riding without a helmet 😅😂
Yeah about that....the 650Ls are insanely lean with the stock carb, and it's been proven on the dyno. You do the muffler, air cleaner cover and still on factory jet and claim its on the stock jet? Yeah OK bud. Dave's mod works fine, it addresses the to slow of rate in which the CV diaphragm raises the needle. I don't necessarily agree with the recommendations on jetting, I believe I ended up one under, but still richer then stock. Which every bike is different. In the end I got good power from the CV but I wanted slide response, so my bike now has the Mikuni HSR on it.
So you know more than a dyno now huh
The hec are you talking about I never said I'm on stock jetting with these mods there buuuud
Unless you meaning the pilot
@banshee100 all I know is when people pound their chest and tout "dyno" but don't show their dyno work (easy enough, plus dyno sessions make great vids) I wonder. Particularly about I bike I know so well. What you don't know is the Dave's mod was figured out back when this bike came out, AKA when your mom was still signing your permission slips. It works well enough, so we'll that the plethora of 650L riders did it and recommend it to others over the last 20+ years. You know, back when bike dynos went all that easy to come by.! The inventor of the Dave's mod never touted it was an across the board for all mod, he simply gave recommendations that typically worked for most and that's why it was spread to such an extent throughout the XRL community. In the end anyone serious about performance will swap out to one of the slide carbs for obvious reasons, and usually when they are up a 1 to 2+ k they start looking for a dyno session unless they happen to be extremely good at tuning. I took a different route then just about everyone, I did the air box, gutted the stock pipe, cleaned up stock header, mikuni and lighten the flywheel down to xr600r weight. The last will do more then any carb mod or change.
The only thing that needs pounding is your head watch the other vids I did show a whole 28 min video on the dyno session ,maybe you should look before running your mouth ,maybe if your mom would of signed you slips ,your ass would pay more attention
Does Dave mods or a piece of crap
Your Grammer lol 😆 says does Dave mods or a piece of crap 💩 what does that mean ? JUST SO WE ARE CLEAR DAVES A IDIOT I have races multiple xr650s with that garbage done and this is better and faster
This guy’s so cringe
Speak for your self
She does exactly what you tel her to. That’s what I like! Lol
Mr. Nasty vs 650 drag race,
🟩WOOO, LETS GO RACIN BOYS🟩