Honda XR650L - 11 Things to Consider Before Buying WATCH NOW!!

Don't get me wrong, the Honda XR650L is an awesome bike. But there are a few things you need to know before buying an XR650L. In this video I chat about the things I've learned during the last few months that I've owned the Honda XR650L.

For the 5 things I love about the XR650L, see:    • Honda XR 650 L - 5 Reasons to Buy One...  

Check out https://adventurebiketroop.com/xr650l for a post on the things I love and hate about my Honda XR650L.

For a comparison of the 11 most popular second-hand single-cylinder dual sport bikes, see: https://adventurebiketroop.com/second...

I've mentioned some aftermarket products for the Honda XR650L which yo can find below:

Acerbis 5.8 gallon gas tank: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Replacement CDI unit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
FritzCo front sprockets: https://procycle.us/product/2025
Warp 9 cush-drive hub: https://www.thecyclehouse.com/warp-9-...
XR's Only cooling fins: https://www.xrsonly.com/parts-categor...

2:32 #1 - No cush-drive
4:11 #2 - Counter shaft wear
5:23 #3 - Lots of chain slack
6:56 #4 - One-piece frame
7:59 #5 - Air-cooled
9:30 #6 - Lean jetting
10:47 #7 - Small gas tank
12:39 #8 - No luggage rack
13:39 #9 - Wiring chafing under triple-clamp
14:30 #10 - CDI issues
15:57 #11 - Tall seat height