My Honda XR650L Adventure Bike Build.
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2020
- Nearly every upgrade I could think of, I walk you through my adventure bike build of the Honda XR650L.
Trail Tech Striker www.trailtech.net/striker
Heated grips www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/k...
Handle bars www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Bar risers www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Double Take Adventure Mirrors www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Phone mount www.quadlockcase.com/collecti...
Tusk 12 Volt Power Socket www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Oil temp gauge www.xrsonly.com/xrs-only-oil-...
Acerbis Handguards w/Reinforcement www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk LED Mini Signals www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk LED Signal Relay www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Slip Streamer Wind Screen www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-S...
Acerbis 5.8 Gallon Tank www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Seat heater www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Seat www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Lithium Battery www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
FMF EXHAUST www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Rowe Electronics PDM60 www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...
Front fender www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Rear fender maier-mfg.com/12302-honda-xr2...
License plate mount www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Spoke covers www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Brake light www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Skid Plate Foam www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Magnetic bolt www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Electric Stator www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Front sprocket www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Wolfman Rocky Mountain Luggage www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Rear Brake Lever Saver www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Ricochet Skid Plate www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...
IMS Pegs www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Happy Trails Rack System www.happy-trail.com/find-your...
Happy Trails Highway Foot Rests www.happy-trail.com/find-your...
Dunlop 605 www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Tusk 4mm Tubes www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
I had one back in the early 90s and rode it hard for maybe 5-6 years then sold it, never did much to it because I rode it in the dirt mostly, now I just bought a 2024 and love it , kinda of funny it’s the same as my older one just different colors, I’ll probably ride this on the street more than dirt but it’s nice to be able to do both, nice ride you have enjoy it and thanks for the video
That is awesome. Welcome back to the club!
MY WIFE HAS ALL THOSE MODS. AND SHE RUNS ICE COLD.
Heated grips/ odo/ phone mount/ rear rack/ bigger tank, all great upgrades!
Great video and smart mods. Ive had an eye on the XR650L for a few years now, it sure seems like a sold bike and I love the "Old School"ness of it!
super clean bike man, mind blown!
Your bike looks awesome! I just bought an old XR650L 95 and absolutely love it. Thanks for the share!
Nice bike! And great add on's
Looks amazing!!!! When I get this bike I’ll have to have it painted white. So cool!!
This is as nice as they get! Great build! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks dude! Been loving this monster!
LOVE THIS BIKE
Haha thanks dude!!
Great looking bike
Awesome build!
Well done man! thank you
Very nice upgrades! 😎👍🏻
Not an Adv bike owner yet, this upgrade system is really awesome' Thank you for the future knowledge' and safe ride's always!🏞️
Very reliable adv. Machine ......
Looks very complete.
Smart modifications. And your bike looks awesome!
Thanks dude! It’s been an absolute blast.
This bike is beautiful!! I’m definitely gonna have to get half of these upgrades
Thanks man! It has been an absolute blast. 🙌
Nice look ! Honda makes a reliable bike !
Thanks! Very reliable indeed! 🤘
I miss my Honda XR650L and I am looking to buy a new one soon. I am going to do several of your mods. Thanks!!
Thanks! I've absolutely been loving this machine.
Great mods on a super bike.
Awesome looking bike! There's no reason Honda shouldn't have made these improvements by 2022
Haha right? Maybe in another 30 years. 😂
Yes there is a reason XR DOSN'T stand for adventure bike, to many
Add-ons make the bike heavy and
The 5 gallon top heavy and ugly.
I've been riding mine for 10 years
U've got to pump up the horsepower
Then it gets fun that is the name
Game with the XR , not suffering
On around the world adventure.
Greetings from a fellow Utahn. I love my xr650l. Thanks for the mod ideas. I've done a few mods and looking to do some more. I wish you well and I'll look for you on the trails. Later!
It's such a great bike we have. :) See you out there!
Nice work!
Nice bike, great mods!
Thanks! I've been loving this bike, just broke 2k miles on it and have loved every minute!
I think you did some great mods 👍🏼
This is so cool!!
I am really considering purchasing an adventure bike. Have been doing the research.... You just answered the gas tank capacity question and aftermarket support. Great ride you have yourself there!!!
Glad this video is helping you, if you have any questions send them my way, cheers!
I bought a 2021 xr650l last Tuesday I need a bigger tank for sure I hit reserve ever 85 to 90 miles
love the bike dude! I just picked up a xr650l a few weeks ago
Oh man you are going to love that pig. I feel like you can take them in so many directions with all of the mods available. Thanks!
Great video. I'm looking to get an XR650L and do some of the mods you have shown here. I found your video informative. Thumbs up!
Thanks Darren! It's a great bike and has been loads of fun. Hit me up if you have any questions!
Nice work!! Good job on the video.
Thanks!
Looks great...
Cool bike!!!
Man thats how I want my bike to look man it looks awesome
Thanks dude, this bike has been so fun, you’ll have to send me yours when you’re done!
@@hellomynameismikey yes sir I. Waiting for my full exhaust system from xrs only and I have a black and white seat cover coming so ill redo my seat and what not I will be making a video and posting on my UA-cam channel
Nice job
Great info, thank you!!
Hey Mikey, bike looks great! I did the same black and white theme on my Dr650. Love it
That's awesome, the DR is such a great bike!
Looks good! I got a 2021 and I'm doing a lot of the same things to mine. Also it comes stock with a 15 tooth sprocket but you did the right thing getting the wider one
Awesome! And you're right, I think the original owner of this bike had a 14 tooth sprocket. I was able to pick it up at 250 miles so that was the first upgrade I had to make to keep it fresh.
@@hellomynameismikey what is the part number for that Primary Drive sprocket? Can't figure out if there are different sprockets for the 600 or 650L from Primary Drive...ordering off eBay...what a pain in the @šş
More video please thanks nice motorcycle 👌🏾
Great bike brother!
Love the mods. You may want to get a crankcase protector. Saw some scraping on it.
This is an amazing build! Drool ;)
haha thank you!!
Nice bike dude I wish we could get them down in australia
Awesome Mods!
Nice bike. I just finished my XR650L for mega trip))
Rad! I wanna see it. 🙌
@@hellomynameismikey I my videos. There will also be soft side bags and a large central soft one
Saludos desde COSTA RICA buens moto increible y buenos videos like de una vez
Nice bike, I have a Suzuki DR350 SL 94 in Brazil, and I do the same.
That's awesome! the DR350 looks so fun too!
Oh, and please make more videos on your bikes!!
I know I'm thinking I need to touch on the custom 1975 Honda XR80 next.
hermosa moto bro
Badass bike! I bet if you coated the wheels black it would look even sharper. Good work!
Thanks man! I need to make a follow up. The wheels are black now. 😉
Looks awesome. Only thing I wouldn't have done is using the smaller brake light. All the idiots out there texting, surface area makes a difference.
Very true.
Great build man. I own a bone stock '98...lol. Haven't even done the smog delete. Although I should.
With all you did im surprised you didn't relocate the battery.
Thanks man! Such a fun bikes even stock. I really considered relocating the battery box but to be honest it never bothered me and after moving to a lithium battery, the weight savings would have been very minimal. Not to mention I already had to relocate the Rowe PDM90 power module into the airbox, I was running short on space. That power module for accessories was more important to me than moving the battery also. Cheers!
I've got a '98 also. Got it from Arizona, so not a speck of rust or corrosion anywhere. 9000 miles on it. I did the smog delete, upgraded gas tank (300 mile range) and installed LED lights and a charging system for my phone. Also, full pannier racks and large aluminum Tusk boxes. Everywhere I go I get compliments and questions about the bike. Everyone loves it.
Love it. Tempted to buy one, drop it off at your house to modify for me and pick it up. Got rear ended on my Africa Twin and it was totaled. Not eager to spend that $ again.
Oh bummer, glad you survived! She’s no African Twin but man has she been fun. I need to make a second video showing the last updates I’ve made. Just grab me another bike while you’re at it and bring them both by. 😉😂
Sharp.
I’d love to see you “throw on” all those parts. 😊
Hermosa moto
Great looking bike, have not seen one over here🇳🇱 NL. Probably bc no ABS and no fuel injection🇪🇺 laws. I found a low mileage 2000 Transalp 650V and modified it similarly. If i didn't live so far away, i would have loved to test them against each other.
Thanks! Yeah that makes sense. You might look for an NX650, I believe that is the European counterpart. Do you follow @gorm_moto on Instagram? He too is from that region and has quite the beautiful NX650. Definitely worth checking out!
i'm a little further south, but i'm looking at trying the NICECNC oil cooler. down here mine can run 225-250
Being a cheap bastard, I made the saddle bags rack with rebar and a few welds to attach the bolt holes, I wasn't feeling like paying $100+ bucks for a branded rack, it has been working great so far.
No shame on saving a few bucks for beer and gas!.
Brilliant! I'd love to see how those turned out.
You just created art for your bike…sounds cool!
this is the chad of all 650s lol
Can't wait to get an xr650l, gonna be doing alot those same mods once I have one, gotta sell my yz250 to pay for it first though 🤣
Sick! You won’t regret it. Been ripping mine around all summer. Such a fun camp bike.
Add a cush hub in the rear. Best mod you can do imo to the xr650l. Makes the gear spread of the wide ratio 5 speed much more doable and you can lug the engine in 5th gear all the way down to 35mph without the motor sounding like it's going to grenade so you don't have to keep the revs up to keep the drive train happy. I put over 25,000 miles on my 650l without a cush hub I probably would have sold that bike after 5000 miles.
Awesome, I’ve never heard of this. If you have any part links or information send it my way! Gonna look into it.
@@hellomynameismikey Yeah both the dr650 and the klr650 have cush hubs. It definitely changes how it feels on the road and makes it feel more like a proper road bike instead of a dirt bike on pavement. Like I said it will let you lug the motor way down low and you can cruise around in 5th gear perfectly fine at lower speeds and keeping the bike much quieter with lower revs and not worry about the spline shaft as much. I loved my 650l but know I have a E-start xr400 and I also have a cush rear wheel for that as well because I dual sport it but it's mainly to protect the spline shaft with it being a close ratio 5 speed I can lug the motor and the drive terrain still sounds fine. Go ahead and try to lug your 650l with stock gearing in top gear at 35mph and let me know how it sounds it's not pretty. With a cush hub all those horrific noises disappear. Here is the link. I had a warp9 hub. www.thecyclehouse.com/warp-9-cush-drive-rear-wheel/
Just added the Cush hub, huge improvement! Thanks for the advice.
@@hellomynameismikey Awesome enjoy your 650l even more now. It's a great motorcycle.
Thank you for this video.
I’m 6’7” 300 lbs and for more dirt trails I feel this would be the better bike before it becomes too heavy in the dirt. I was thinking about the xr650r but I’m pretty sure I’ll get the l first, thoughts?
Really Good set up Mike!
The R would be a phenomenal choice if you're just sticking to trail and dirt. But the R is also becoming harder and harder to come by. I would stick with the L just so you can take it on the streets easier as well. It's a lot of bike for the buck! Thanks!
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Great video, man! Love the filming and the bike. Where are the links? 😊 Those are some useful mods! Cheers
Thanks! I just added these all to the description. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@hellomynameismikey - Love the build! Nice work. THe PDM60 replacing the fuse block, what was your wiring scheme? Amp settings for the PDM? Thanks!
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Hey Mike, did you go with 120mm or 130mm heated grips. I also have the acerbis guards and the link you posted is for the 130mm grips. Not sure if the 130mm would be to long. Thx
Great question! They only had the 130mm available when I got mine so that’s what I went with. I had to create a spacer to adjust for the extra space so I would do the 120mm if I were you. :)
@@hellomynameismikey perfect. They have the 120 on Amazon for $115. Thx
Looks great. I tried to find what head lamp and rally light you used in your description. Also the front sprocket . Am going to start with those on my xr650l 1996
Thanks! Were the links in the description not working? Let me know and I can track them down for ya!
@@hellomynameismikey link is working on the other things but couldn't find the link for the headlight and the rally light
dude thank you for the video and the concise links , do you like the happy trails rack, in-between that and the tusk system. thank you!
Sorry for the late response. This bike came with the happy trail racks, otherwise I would have likely done the Tusk rack myself. I will say the happy trails rack has tons of mounting options and has been a life saver.
Great video, but I'm curious about the Rowe module. Did the replace the fuse panel in the battery box or just for the added accessories like heated grips, socket, etc.?
Sorry for the late reply. I did not replace the fuse box. I just added this in addition and I must say for the 2-3 times I’ve needed it, it’s really done it’s job nicely. I’ve overloaded it a couple times on bigger rides charging devices while riding and all I’ve had to do is restart the bike if I ever trip the breaker system.
Great channel! Where did you find the wind screen? Thanks
Thanks! You can see all the links in my description: www.amazon.com/dp/B000GTUM9O/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_5HMNQX2ZQQDTK1060HZW?linkCode=ml2&tag=alexisloseemi-20
........Amazing......if you could where we can get all this parts will be awesome advises.
Hey! Thanks for watching. I’ve attached all the links in the description. 🤘
I really want your opinion as I just bought a new one this year.
I’ve had it 2.5 years now and am absolutely loving it. Just did a really big ride yesterday in fact. I’ve made a few more upgrades since this video that I will have to share but it is a more than capable machine. My only complaint would be the weight, it’s a big bike to hit the trails on but it also may give an advantage when climbing. She’s golden. :) enjoy yours!
We’ll done man. Have you’ve done anymore upgrades?
Yes! I need to post an update. I've added an oil cooler, all black rims, and a cush hub!
I pick up my 2017 tonight! Looks like you went with the low seat which is what I'm considering. Is that the "gripper" top? Overall thoughts on the seat?
Sorry just saw this. Sick! And yes, this is the gripper top. Honestly I didn’t have a real problem with the stock seat as far as comfort but the foam on this new seat is insanely comfortable! Not to mention that extra inch goes a long way. I have a 30 inch inseam so I need all the help I can get on this bike.
Sweet bike! Thinking about swapping my motorcycle for an XR, with your set up, would you be comfortable doing long highway rides? Is it burning oil a lot?
Ive got an xr650l also and I have put about 2300 miles on it (4300) total miles and no oil is lost on mine. Key is to just take it easy on the road when internal temps get pretty high. Don’t want to cause extreme temps on the piston rings. I run shell rotella t6 full synthetic extreme temp diesel oil in my bike. Great for cold starts and high running temps. Change the oil frequently and it will be as reliable as a rock.
Dude Iam here in Beryll Utah.it's Cold I just bought my 08 a few days ago stock.I plan on doing the same upgrades. GREAT video 📹.
How is your header wrap doing? Any color fade or cracking? I live in Oregon so if I apply some I am wondering if it will hold up to the rain and mud.
Wrap is going strong! No real fade or cracking. But I also used a high temp wrap spray on it to keep it darker in color. I’ve also spent plenty of time in rain and mud, I was the bike after every ride, spraying it clean has made a difference I’m sure.
Thinking about those travel pegs - any safety issues like digging into ruts or tripping you up at all?
Any sub frame support?
Absolutely love them. More than just stretching my legs out, they have actually added a ton of protection for bike drops, which sadly I’ve done a lot of on single trials when loaded up. No sub frame support on mine, I mounted them to my steel skid plate and so far so good.
Great thanks I just ordered my seat concept seat now I’ll get those and hopefully be a bit more comfortable
Great video. What did you paint the gas tank with?
No paint here, it's an aftermarket part: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/acerbis-fuel-tank-p
Did have to move turn signals for the tank
Yes, you can see at 0:28, I relocated them onto the hand guards using LED strips.
hope you reinforced the rear subframe.
Yup! The rack system I have on there supports it all.
Did you do anything to beef-up the sub-frame?
The only thing I did was added a happy trails rack system, this bolts directly onto the bike and gives it added structural integrity. So far so good.
Did you loose turning angle with that bigger tank?
Nope, still has the same clearance as previously.
Nice build. Did you lower the bike in any way…thanks!
I did not lower it at all, but the seat replacement I used shaved about an inch off the top. When I have my camp luggage on the extra weight lowers the bike another inch, so I wanted it higher for that extra travel.
Where did you buy them desert tank
Rocky Mountain atv, eBay also had them!
Do you want to sell the original Honda bag that came on the back of the seat?
I just bought mine this year new and I would like to talk to you further please.
Sorry for the late response. Hit me up anytime!
Hi what is its total weight with all those mods? And what's mpg like? Thanks, I wish I owned your bike lol
Hey Jeremy, I've not ever tested MPG but I imagine it is somewhere in the 40's. As far as the weight, almost everything I switched out was actually lighter, with the exception of adding the skid plate and luggage rack. Those probably added 10-15lbs. The only real added weight is when the gas tank is topped off. I'm probably pushing to 400lbs with everything included and a full tank. Hope that helps!
Stock front sprocket is 15 tooth. Cool bike though
You're right, that was my mistake. I just updated it to a wider sprocket to preserve the splines.
Did you have to modify the front fender at all? I purchased it based on this video but it does not clear the engine. It is longer in the rear.
Great question! I did have to modify it, thanks for asking so we can clear that up. All I had to do was take a cheap heat gun and warm up the rear just enough to bend it out of the way. You might not notice as it didn’t take much but this was indeed required.
@@hellomynameismikey OK. Thanks for the prompt reply!
@@KristopherKane Anytime! Gotta get those Saturday chores done. 😂
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How much did you spend approximately for these upgrades?
Yikes. I kept a detailed spreadsheet, as of the making of this video the total was just over $4100 in additional parts. I did the majority of the labor myself. Since this video I've also added new rims with a Cush hub and a Sutton Oil Cooler. I'm over $5k in add ons now. 🤦♂️
What’s your rear sprocket tooth count? I’m running 13/42, and am thinking about jumping up to a 14t front sprocket which is the same as 15/45.
Currently I am running 15/45. Keep in mind that for every one tooth you add to the front, is equal to adding three teeth in the back. So that would certainly work.
@@hellomynameismikey For some reason I assumed that because the both 15/45 and 14/42 are both 3-1 gearing ratios they would behave the same way. I didn’t realize that was wrong! Maybe I’ll hop on a 15/42 setup instead.
@@dirtbikeTIMES no no you are correct. They are both 3-1. Sorry I think I made that confusing. You should be good and I think you’ll really appreciate that taller gearing.
@@hellomynameismikey Appreciate the help dude!
How much...guesstimate were all the upgrades
No need to guess. I kept a detailed spreadsheet. 😂 since this video I threw on new rims with a crush hub and the Sutton oil cooler. Total mods to date is $5240. The rims were $1200 of that though.
No oil cooler?
I need to make a follow up video. Lots of new mods on the bike since this came out including an oil cooler, Cush hub, new black rims, custom wind screen, phone charging system and more. 🙌
Maybe oil cooler?
Already added it actually! I’ll post a new video showing it soon. Thanks dude!
What model ims foot pegs are fitting on the 650l, I can’t get customer service to answer they dang phone lol
Hey! I grabbed these here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/ims-rally-foot-pegs-p
@@hellomynameismikey ty soo much buddy I just ordered them I’m going supermoto also with a brand new 650l. Let me know if you want to see it when it’s done,hope it’s nice as yours
@@breakdownbill1 nice!! Happy trails. I would love to see it when finished. This bike has been a hoot.
I think the aftermarket taillight is ugly, the original one looks nicer and legitimate🙂, but then, it’s YOUR bike, so if it’s nice to you and that’s what matters 🙂
Nice bike. But I really don't understand why people put their phone on the handlebars/bike. If u crash, and your bike ends up far away from you and you are injured and can't get to your bike and call for help? Nope, I keep my phone on me, and use a GPS on the handlebars..
Most of us have smart watches, myself included. I can voice activate phone calls straight from my wrist. ;)
A-Chair-Beez.... for all who would like to know how to say it proper. It is a Greek word.