Honda XR650L - 11 Things to Consider Before Buying

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI8UfXjoaBw 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-hand-dual-sport-bikes/ 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/B000LGW5PQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000LGW5PQ&linkCode=as2&tag=adventurebike-20&linkId=5a8b4e71d4d90cb00daa3b49376a8313 Replacement CDI unit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAS8CKO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NAS8CKO&linkCode=as2&tag=adventurebike-20&linkId=63d9f0c7028404323e1351033b60aa87 FritzCo front sprockets: https://procycle.us/product/2025 Warp 9 cush-drive hub: https://www.thecyclehouse.com/warp-9-cush-drive-rear-wheel/ XR's Only cooling fins: https://www.xrsonly.com/parts-categories/shop-service/big-fin-kit 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