Testing tiny 100cc dual sport to the limit!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I test the off road capabilities of my 1977 Honda XL100. One of the smallest dual sports Honda ever made.
My goal is to reach the site of an old plane crash near the top of of a very large mountain. The trail to get to the crash site will be tough and gnarly. In this video I will do my best to get this little bike to the top of the mountain and finally see the plane crash for myself.
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July 1978, my dad came home with a 1975 XL 75 for my birthday, I drove the wheels right off that little bike, some of the best times I ever had!
Wow that’s awesome, that’s a good dad right there!
I recently bought one for 300 bucks and got it running and riding! Best little bike I've ever owned
As someone "considering" a Honda XR150L (as my FIRST ever bike, primarily for the farm), I found this video particularly useful. Thank you.
That’s awesome, I’m sure it would make a great farm bike
These bikes run forever. In '79 I bought a '75 XL 125 from a buddy of mine. He had sunk it in a river and had to flush out the engine. I rode it to work every day during the gas shortage and gas lines and was running premix from my Maico in it for a while. It just smoked and smelled like a 2-stroke. I sold the bike to another friend and he let his cousin use it and ride it on the freeway, past redline 50 miles one way to visit a friend. The bike was beat on from day one and never failed, just a great bike.
My dad had us on dirt bikes at a young age, cant thank you enough dad.
By the time I was 9, my dad bought me a 1980 XR80, and seeing this video brings back the memories.
I worked for the Canadian Coast Guard for 7 years when I was living in Bamfield and I got to drive a tour group up to the top of Mt Ozard to see the radar antenna “globe” that you were headed to. That was almost 30 years ago and I’ve been meaning to ride my dr650 back up there ever since I bought it a few years ago. Thanks for the reminder. What an epic view !!! I live in Port Alberni now so the base of the hill is only an hour and a half away.
Oh that’s awesome! My very first motorcycle trip was to Bamfield, on my kz440! It holds a special place in my heart.
I didn’t know there was a radio tower you could ride up though, next time I’ll have to do that!
@@rangeroadmoto sad news. The road to Bamfield is now paved ☹️😂
Small bikes are some of the most fun I’ve had while riding
I 100% agree!
Love it, just got rid of a pristine original 1977 XL75, now trying to get a garage kept 1982 XL 100
1972 my folks bought me an SL 125 that I rode EVERYWHERE. Cow trailing, modified it for MX duty and desert riding. It's never say die motor was an awesome little motor. Miss that bike.
Congratulations! I love these old XLs. They are bullet proof and so easy to maintain. I ride my restored XLs (250K0 from 74 and 125K2 from 76) every day. The 125 is very similar to your XL100. It's such an easy ride, almost like a moped.
Great job Blake ! Really gets a fella excited to comb through the classifieds
Haha I hear ya! I spend way too much time on marketplace and Kijiji
Around 1978/9 I had a Yamaha DT125. I used to ride it as my daily commuter and take it off road all the time. Living in Eastbourne, England the highest elevations were on the South Downs. It was a very capable little bike.
Next to my house was some open ground with dirt piles for jumping and in winter little streams for some dirty fun.
The bike took a lot of abuse and was a tough little machine.
Fast forward to 2007, now living in Northern California, I bought a 1978 Honda XL125 and a 1973 CB450. Loved them both.
Then, in 2022, aged 61, I suffered a pretty debilitating stroke. So I sold the bike thinking I'd never ride again. But slowly through walking and bicycling, I built my strength, stamina, and balance back up.
I decided I wasn't ready to give up just yet. I bought a new Honda Navi 110cc, an automatic cvt transmission that made it easy for riding and rehabilitation. I ride it around the foothill roads where I live but not off road.
This video makes me wish I hadn't sold the XL125. Maybe I'll look for another?
Sorry to hear about the stroke, but glad to hear you’re getting strong again! I think you could definetly handle the XL125, the only part that might be an issue is the kick start. I wonder if they ever got electric start 🤔
Should have a lot more subs, I love your story telling, the 500 exc video was grouse. Keen for some little bike adventure videos
I can imagine now a guy calling his buddy: Hey, we should go there ! Buddy: We can't. We have big fat GS bikes with half of apartment stored in our 3 cases on them 🤪
stunning scenery, well edited video, a pleasure to watch
Awesome adventure!! I have always wanted to ride that Crash site trail and you rode that little bike up there like a champ!!! Brings me back to days when I was riding my 1980 xl100, what a great little bike to blast around the trails.
Great job on bringing us along for the ride!
Yehaw! Was so awesome watching you ride the hell out of that thing, was honestly hard to keep up in a few spots!
Glad to see an old trail bike being put to use again. Its always a good time when I take my ‘72 model Trail 90 for a spin.
My oh my, this is the same model wherein my brother thought how to ride way back 1978 then a year later we switched to the 1979 XL125s. It sure does brings back memories. Thank you so much for sharing this.
You’re having fun on that little bike. Fun to see!
Yay for the little bikes 👍🏻🤘🏽
Great video!
Sooo many fun adventures on wee bikes 🫶🏻🛵💨
Another AWESOME video Blake!
Thanks Riley! Very excited for our next filming project with the new Honda Trail 125!
Another wicked video man! I love retro bikes! So sweet to see them out on a trail compared to all the new ones. Looks like an awesome area to ride!
Brings back memories of the XL185. Good times!
Glad you didn’t get eaten by bears!!🐻 Also bless Riley for filming your struggles and not pushing you out hahaha
Hahah.. only a real friend would film rather than help
Back in 2003-2004 I used to work at the Victoria landfill as security when it was closed. It was up on a mountain similar to what’s in this video. I had full access to the place, with a security booth plus they provided a pickup truck to drive around the roads of the place. It was a huge place. Driving to the top of the mountain was always an adventure. They also had a MASSIVE recycling bin the size of a swimming pool, strictly for magazines and books. I used to look around in that and read allot, plus take many books to used book stores to sell for extra money😅
Cool footage, sad to see the forest so destroyed but.
I always love your videos! More small bike adventures 👏👏👏
Looking forward to the air wreck adventure! Epic
Those XL's were the absolute best! I had a 250 and road it year round in upstate New York in the 70s.
I gotta get me a little bike like that, either kept original or as a resto project. There's something about that classic styling, infinitely simple to work on, and grossly cheap to fuel that grabs me. Also that view is gorgeous, great vid.
I’ve never owned anything as cheap to own and operate. We would ride all day long, living on redline for those hills. Then go to the gas station and put $3.50 worth of gas in it hahah.
I’ve had several little XL’s and everything felt like a proper adventure on those little bikes. Good to see one out getting used as it should.
I built an XL80S with a modern XR100 motor and suspension and I rode it thousands of miles all over SoCal and NorCal to some really remote places, never let me down.
That sounds like a very cool build!
I really love doing adventures on this little
Machines, it’s just a non stop smile fest.
Best motorcycle related content Ive seen in ages!
Fantastic video, great camerawork also.
Thanks so much!
That XL reminds me of my 24 XR150l. I’ve motocross and roadraced through out my 55 yrs and this little 150 is hilarious! Awesome video.
That’s awesome! I’ve looked at this bikes in the dealership, glad to see Honda still have a cheap dual sport for sale
great video , thanks for all your effort. this bike is more capable than you think, mount some knobs on it, it will transform your ride. I own a 1971 SL100, pretty close to your bike. I bought it new, commuted on it, raced MX, enduros, toured the rockies 2X, I have a pic of me and the SL in Rodgers pass, 2nd tour was to US rockies, and it will hit 62 mph ish. there is an old racer slogan, "run what you brung" its what I had, $$ was short, Ive had as much fun on that as any bike Ive owned ( currently 15, over 60 total in ride life, been riding since 1968) its about the fun factor, not the ego factor . My SL, Rode it up the sunshine coast and lifted it on the water taxi to Savory island (had to get the captain out of the bar to go). Im going to re-fresh it soon and ride it some more. Im thinking of having a Tour de San Juan next year ( San Juan island maybe) small bores rule ! Get some bloody tires worthy of that bike, keep posting and riding , Cheers
mate epic little bike on a big adventure it did bloody great too loved the edit subbed ride safe cheers from tasmania
Just did that crash site ride with my dad and uncle this July! Awesome ride. We stopped right where you did and hiked up to the crash best of luck next time!
Great video! Make more!
I’m working on it!! And thank you 😬
I felt myself smiling throughout this whole video. 😊
I had an 80's XL100 - an 85 or 86 I believe. I also had an 81 or 82 XL600. That 100 was definitely a gutless little wonder (but fun), while the 600 was an outright tractor. I don't know that I would want to take the 600 out on those trails though, I believe it was around 320 lbs, and would not be fun to deal with if it fell over. Those trails look awesome - I would love to take something like my Kawasaki KDX200 or my Yamaha YZ490 riding those trails! And that TW200 - that's a bike I would love to add to my roster.
Awesome video and awesome location!! There's something awesome about riding old and not so powerful motorbikes... you got a new subscriber!
Whole video was epic. Subscribed to see more of the XL100
Just found your channel, instant sub after finishing the video. Hopefully the fact that it showed up in my suggestions means it'll show up for a lot of other people too.
Fingers crossed 🤞! Thanks for watching and subscribing, the next video will be out real soon
Cool ass bike! My first bike was a 1987 XR100. Hello from New Brunswick!
what a wicked little find 🙂 aaaah these little old dual sports make me smile, makes me think of childhood and rippin fields and hills in the 80s, and wow, you canooks really have some amazing terrain - you are blessed to have such options
When these bikes came out, they changed the world. With 55 years of MX,Baja,desert,Dule sport in our mtns here in SO CAL. I still love riding & fishing the Sierra's on my street legal XR 200. The oil cartels were terrified of a little bike with that kind of range. So they killed them. Just like cars before (planed obsolescence). & Nicola Tesla.
Dude, that was great🤘 Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Just found your videos. Keep up the excellent work, and can't wait for more!
Thanks so much watching! More to come very soon
It's a cool little bike, from someone who spent the last 6 months getting mine working and recovering the title for it to make it street legal again.
I have a few grievances with this bike:
1. It is the largest engine to still use points. Even the XL125 was CDI. It is probably the last street legal Honda to use points (I could be wrong), by 1985 when it ended production it was old fashioned.
2. The head can't be removed with the engine in the frame, if it can (like the manual says it should) it requires removing all the mounting bolts and tilting it precariously. It's 2 stroke competition was easier to work on.
3. 1983-1985 models use a magnet spinning around a coil rather than the more common coil around spinning magnet. So accessing the points isn't easy. This arrangement is also unique to this model of these years, so replacements aren't common, and you can't take it off a similar engine. I can't explain how much this change made for no reason has been a massive pain in my ass.
4. The engine is fragile if you run out of oil because the head uses journals rather than bearings. The head lives and dies by those journals, so of course 40 years later everyone has trashed journals and wants an new head that doesn't exist
5. Engine swaps are much more difficult. At least the XL125 has the CG125 engine, but this engine doesn't have so many options. You have very limited options.
6. The bike isn't utilitarian. It has no passenger capacity (see Gurley V. American Honda Motor Co.), but also no luggage rack. Only the early XL100 came with a luggage rack.
The best years are after the high pipe was added (1978) but before Honda changed the alternator to that stupid unobtainable design for no reason (~1983)
My first street-legal bike was an '85 XL185s, wish i still had her
Another masterpiece RRM, and that scenery on top of the mountain. Oww small bore meet and only a 41 hr drive away :) Probably 75 hr on a small bore bike backroads :)
Nice, I used to take a stock 2018 Honda grom offroad, street tires, it went so good so easy to get out of trouble because it’s so light, can just get off the bike and hike it up. only problem is the suspension needed to be a bit longer and firmer. This thing would be amazing.
If you like Groms off road you’re gonna like the video I am filming this coming week!
I love the mini motos so much. It's why i love surrons so much.
there was this kid in 1985 always bragging about how his family gave him everything, one day he came on the school bus again bragging about his birthday gift that was waiting (with key in ignition) funny thing is someone stole that kids XR80 and had lotsa fun on that bike, until it was (apparently) sold to a spanish dude , he didnt brag much after that
Loving your vids bud. very high quality and entertaining. Keep up the good work
Regards Steve
Good job bro. Stoked to ride with you again soon.
Thanks man! Me too!
Was just in Vancouver Island last month. It's great to be reminded so soon of how beautiful that place is
Awesome content, glad i came accross it! Believe it or not i took a 150cc from Malaysia to the Netherlands all by road! You don't need a big bike to have fun, up til this day still the bike i had the most fun with!
That sounds amazing! What bike did you use ?
It was a Kawasaki Klx 150, bought it brand new in Malaysia for 1800 euro back in 2015. It took me 11 months +/-, 35000km and 25 countries! The bike handled it like a champ with all luggage on it, had hard panniers from GIVI custom made racks. And eventually a little rack on the front for my tent and some other stuff.
Man what a great video, that was awesome and I loved every minute of that crazy adventure on the little Honda! I would love to ride up there someday, but I still haven't finished riding all the great mountain trails in Colorado yet. I also ride a small bike, a Suzuki DRZ125L. My wife has an '06 Honda CRF100, very similar to your XL100 but newer and lighter. We love the small bikes because they are so easy to ride on the worst trails, and if a fallen tree is in the way, no problem, just pick the bike up and lift it over. Anyway, loved the video and subscribed!
Thanks for watching and all the kind words! I would love to ride Colorado one day! I’ve driven through and explored a bit and it’s an incredibly beautiful state. You must have amazing riding spots!
I have a '75 TC185. Not a speedy boy on the road, but that high-low shifter means it will climb nearly any hill. I've been massing with the carb this last summer, and finally got it to the point it will shoot off like a rocket.
10/10 video mate, love the old XL
I love my 1975 XL100. It feels so light and nimble. You do have to choose your lines in rough terrain.
I used to have an absolute blast on my friends XL 125! They're bulletproof af 😂
Toughest bike I’ve ever ridden! It’s honestly amazing
They still make this bike all over the world(I know it’s not the exact model). It’s work horse of the Philippines and others. Believe me they can far beyond what you think it will.
i never seen a vedio like this thank man watching this damn love OLD bikes so much
Thanks for watching! I think in canada we called that bike the nx250, they are pretty rare here
14:15 So cute your friend being hyped !
Bro! Your channel rocks!!
I just got a 75 XL100 that needs some work, but it's almost complete for $400.
Just want to point out that I'm hearing some loud tapping noise. I would check the timing chain and guides/adjustment and valve lash. Parts for these bikes are slowly fading away as time goes on and it's important to get replacements or get ready for parts sooner rather than later to keep it running. I'm leaning more towards valve lash. If it's too large it will act like a hammer on the valve stems.
You should take the indicators off when offroad like we used to in the day.
Excellent video.❤
Thanks for watching!
I had one of these when i was 15 it was so much fun
That’s awesome! I love all the old little Hondas. So much fun
Love the little bike big adventure idea…I am riding a KTM duke right now…and my girlfriend wants us to get a pair of Honda super cubs…hey I’m in if it gets her riding!…congrats on your launch!👍
The Super Cubs are very cool! I am filming with the Trail 125 next week, very excited to see how it goes
Awesome video! Looks like a killer little bike, would love to own one but I believe the were never imported to Sweden where I live. To bad Canada is so far off 😉
Thank you! I’m sure Sweden has some cool little bikes we never got here in Canada
the true adventure bike
offroad & great mileage
That bike is crazy good on fuel
This video deserves more views.
Appreciate that! And your view!
In June of 1978 I bought that exact bike brand new for $800 out the door! My Dad tried to talk me into the 125 but it was more money and few inches taller I regrated not getting the 125 many years later but I loved that little 100 dearly, until I was 15 and got a like new 79 RM125 and my 100 took the back seat and it sat ..... wish still had it , my neighbor friend then got a the 78 XL75 we should have been on dirt bikes from the beginning
Im currently working on a honda SL70 that i got for 400$ it has a blown engine which i replaced with a 125cc clone it need new rear shocks, new tires, front light, battery, basicaly it need a complete rebuild make it perfect but it works for now, planning to powder coat it but my wallet says no...........
I have 2 projects one is reviving a honda trial 90 with disc brake conversion, these's vintage hondas are very fun, my sl70 isnt registered but i still ride it and cops around my area are cool about it.
keep the blown engine in case you sell, it makes a diff to a buyer. Im big in to SL's, have 2 - 90's projects , a clean 175, and a 100 ive owned since 1971, your 70 is cool stuff ! cheers
It would go more places than the big adventure bikes
You could just lift it over anything 😂
My first bike was a cb125 that barely ran. The urge to restore one has never been stronger, but the 6v electric system was impossible to find good parts for.
Have you tried 4into1.com?
Beautiful!
Why can't they make these again?
Nice video, so are you out of Calgary or Edmonton?
Did you study film making, or develop the skill over time? The quality of your videos is always top notch and very inspiring!
Hey comfy shoes, all my studying was done right here on UA-cam!
It’s pretty cool even though it’s a 4 stroke Honda didn’t make much two strokes compared to the other Japanese manufacturers
Yeah that’s true, I did briefly own a 90cc Kawasaki two stroke street legal dual sport. It was fun
That would be a challenge on any bike, at least for me.
Yeah, definitely was a challenge for me! Ahah
I’m really thinking about but a 72 Honda sl125
How did the Little Bike, Big Adventure weekend turn out? I was out of the country but had considered buying a small bike to join you.
I had the 82 xl 500 r wish I still had it 😢
Looks like you can probably get some decent scorpion knobbies for a little over 150 bucks at Dennis Kirk I don't know what Canada will add to the bill but they're available.
Some knobbies would definitely help!
All Pakistan moves on a humble Honda CD70, and its a mountainous country with rough roads.
That’s awesome! These bikes can do almost anything
Whete did you buy that vintage red helmet its nice
Thanks! It’s from Strathmoto and comes in a few different colours. You can find the red one here: www.strathmoto.com/products/bell-moto-3-classic-gloss-red?_pos=2&_sid=7670d6f67&_ss=r
Two videos in a week? Is it my birthday?
Haha, definitely out of the norm for me!
Hope you enjoyed them!
if you like small cc bikes and you wanna search for more like that one, i suggest you to search for italian old bikes, most of them are like 50cc or 125 (wich some of them, like the Benelli 2c are just two engines fused together and are quite fun, revving at very high rpms). I covered one myself in some videos, but it's like a 50cc from 1977 so nothing impressive.
I would love an older Italian bike! I know almost nothing about them though.. I do find myself eyeing up old two stroke vespas from time to time
@@rangeroadmoto well if you ever come to Italy i would gladly let you borrow my Little old bike, have a nice day!
So Cool😎🙌♥️👍👍
Thanks Jason!
You know theres something about small bikes. Think about it any sport. An athlete would use his body to the maximum. Heigh weight strength reach speed, everything would be used up as close to 100% as possible to the circumstance. So what about those extra large adv motorcycles? Most skilled riders don't use full capacity of those bikes most of the time. That power and torque is barely needed most of the time. You can argue oh well but it's there when I need it the most. But is it really worth lugging that whole giant mass and overpowered engine moat of the time? Im not saying there shouldn't be huge adv bikes. I'm saying that it's spectacular what small bikes can do and the ways you need to learn to use up all of it for your benefit is great.
Jist got a 75 yamaha 100 two stroke road bike... 500 og miles... totally original except battry...
That sounds like an awesome find!
cool video. what was the first mountain you tested on in Victoria?
That’s a mountain right outside of the town of Ucluelet!
Beck ya!
What area did you roughly ride on Vancouver Island? I live in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and I'm always looking for new areas to ride.
That’s directly outside of Ucluelet!
WELL I HOPE YOU DON'T DESTROY IT. PROBABLY NOT TO MANY AROUND ANY MORE... 😎 D, A
You should at least put a set of knobbies on it. I rode a KE100 on trails once and the biggest problem was the tires, brakes and suspension. In that order. The brakes will improve with the knobbies though.
I'm a mid-pack B rider in MX and enduro, so I'm not just spewing comments for no reason.
You are 100% correct on the tires, but I was curious to see what it could as it came to me all stock.
I might personally switch the order of importance with the suspension and the brakes on a bike this slow haha.
@@rangeroadmoto Tires will make a huge difference with that off camber stuff. You can run ATF in the forks to stiffen them up a bit.