Honda Does NOT Want You Doing 1 Of These FREE XR150L Mods!

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Honda Does NOT Want You Doing 1 Of These FREE XR150L Mods!

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Time to start modifying my new 2023 Honda XR150L, and in true LifeOfBurch fashion, you know we gotta start with mods that are either FREE or CHEAP! Today we took off the dorky warning labels, threw on some turn signals, modified the foot pegs, and modified the stock exhaust. But one of these mods definitely gives me the vibes that Honda did NOT want me doing it hahah
Which of today's modifications was your favorite and which mods/accessories do you want to see me do to this thing in the future?! Stay tuned because I already ordered all of the OEM accessories that Honda Powersports offers for the 2023 XR150 and they'll all be going on soon!
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@billwiley7216 Жыл бұрын

As I got older I learned that quiet/stealth was an advantage when riding in areas that may be questionable to be in. Also more riding areas have been lost due to louder bikes and complaining neighbors than probably any other reason. And as far as the spark arrestor, yep you are illegal now on the State/National Forest trail and fire roads.

@TapeDeSpencer Жыл бұрын

Sounds better with it in if you ask me it’s a dual sport not a dirt bike.

@pjm204 Жыл бұрын

100% agree. The longer you ride, the more you realize a quiet bike is better.

@gior3887 Жыл бұрын

nerd

@ffarmchicken Жыл бұрын

In the future they will all be electric bikes. And they are actually pretty good. Just waiting for battery technology to catch up.

@feloniousmonk3049 Жыл бұрын

His real name is DumbAzBurch .

@rapcreeperproductions3269 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I'd keep the exhaust stock. I like quiet vehicles

@kushpaladin Жыл бұрын

😆

@martythemartian99 Жыл бұрын

And why not? We should all be able to ride what we like, how we like... within reason of course. No doing wheelies in the supermarket isle dudes.

@rapcreeperproductions3269 Жыл бұрын

@@martythemartian99 personally owning a truck with the exhaust practically chopped off and having to drive it to and from work every day has influenced my decision. If I get one I might paint it camo though.

@stevefruechte5397 Жыл бұрын

Even a rattlesnake knows there are times to be silent and times to make noise. Use the horn when you need attention.

@Roger_Ramjet Жыл бұрын

@@martythemartian99yeah I want some jackass with an uber loud Harley waking me up at 2 am

@telcobilly Жыл бұрын

I did a lot of mods on my XR here in the Philippines: wide footpegs $10, aluminum skidplate $65, sleek mirrors $6, renthal basic aluminum handlebars $6, PZ27 carburetor $7, risers, phoneholder usb combo mount, voltmeter, oil temp guage dipstick, foam grip covers, Acerbis handguards, front fender extension, license plate bracket reflector delete (we have a different rear fender than the US) and just this week, I rewired the headlight/taillight to DC. I have a LED taillight and headlight on order.

@kurtkunz1742 Жыл бұрын

Where did u this things buyed?

@placeboreject7247 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy stuff?? Don't care about shipping just neeeed moooddsss!!!

@kurtkunz1742 Жыл бұрын

@@placeboreject7247 Dear Junkie, obvious u dont know the special circumstandes of the philipps, i am a Cebu-known foreigner myself, getting a first contact with renting the xr 150, cause less danger of running flat with off road tyres. Covid disrupted my stay unfortunatelly, but "i will back!", and i love this simple bike more than a big 500cc or even the new 700cc. Perhaps cause i have had a mtx 80 in younger days.

@123edwardzpad Жыл бұрын

Maybe you set up a Web page, list parts with pictures,and as people order them you mail them to Americans? It could be a nice side gig bringing you extra money and you charge whatever your time is worth. And your time is priceless. You could charge 2 or 3 times what you are paying and have customers covered the shipping. I had a bunch of Filipino friends when I was in the Navy.

@ben54322 Жыл бұрын

Can u show us in a video the mods. Help the Honda community. Ty

@papasquirrel5559 Жыл бұрын

Last time I rode in tennis shoes (when I was 15) I wadded up my Cr80r after colliding with a dog that ran out in front of me, I was in 6th gear and spooling up to about 60mph, I had no time to swerve as it ran out of the trees in front of me. Needless to say, my shoes flew off my feet and I shredded my jean jacket. As it was hanging off me in bloody tatters, I searched the bushes for my shoes for 20 minutes. My sister who was a disc jockey at a local radio station in Alaska dedicated "Die with your boots on" by Iron Maiden to me the next day lol. NEVER ride in tennis shoes, spend the money and get good boots..

@feloniousmonk3049 Жыл бұрын

Pure Facts /\ Which is why his real name is DumbAzBurch.

@aaronbehindbars Жыл бұрын

You'll probably want to rejet after opening the exhaust because it may be running too lean now. It probably runs borderline too lean stock to meet emissions. That popping on decel is a sign of lean fueling.

@dicksonfranssen Жыл бұрын

Everyone's forgotten because of injection. Lean is bad and can burn a hole through a piston. 30 minutes work on a 2 stroke, a trip to the dealer and no warranty on this bike.

@mitchwinder1204 Жыл бұрын

And he probably cost himself a horse, horse and a half, of power. Modern cans ain’t just baffles like the ‘70s. There’s actually some tuning that’s gone into them due to the emissions process. It’s louder, but it’s no more powerful. I’d put it back.

@dicksonfranssen Жыл бұрын

@@mitchwinder1204 I forget how it works, or used to work. Short exhaust = more torque, longer = more high end. You need a PHD to understand what goes on in a 2 stroke exhaust. Loud doesn't mean better.

@trevorjameson3213 Жыл бұрын

@@mitchwinder1204 That is absolutely true. The engineers who design these engines and exhaust systems know what they are doing, to get the least noise with the most power. I don't like them loud anyway. I'd keep it stock if I get one.

@ronalddaub9740 11 ай бұрын

@@dicksonfranssen this is a four-stroke engine you don't put expansion chamber's on 4 strokes an expansion chamber is a tune echo device to push wasted exhaust and gas back into the cylinder believe it or not and that's what gives the two stroke expansion chamber it's extra power and yes there are torc pipes and RPM pipes/ chambers. depending on how the engine is tuned.

@TimMonk1911 Жыл бұрын

A lot of parks and forest areas require spark arresters. So might be a good idea to buy a new one to keep in the tool bag just in case.

@killingmeslowly Жыл бұрын

was gonna say this but you beat me to it

@chancelormusic1577 Жыл бұрын

What they don't know, won't hurt em.

@ayedee6681 Жыл бұрын

@@chancelormusic1577 they do know, they check, and you get fined and tossed out.

@gabeh.4297 Жыл бұрын

@@chancelormusic1577 1 forest fire later...

@chancelormusic1577 Жыл бұрын

@Gabe H. I live in ohio. Not a wet state, but not a lot of Forrest fires. They don't care at the trails around here lol. What happens if you have an older bike that doesn't have this feature? You're just screwed??

@MyName-nx1jj Жыл бұрын

You could also put cards in the spokes.

@johnbelculf5441 Жыл бұрын

haha i did that all the time

@vaporwave4207 Жыл бұрын

I’d be careful with freeing up airflow through the exhaust, fueling is generally set lean from the factory (mostly emission reasons) and removing the exhaust will cause the fuel mix to lean out more. with a efi system it doesn’t matter because the ecu will be able to detect a lean mix and correct it, but on a carb the only way to adjust fuel mix is by physically tuning the carb. The lean factory fuel mix and removing the exhaust might make a dangerously lean fuel condition for the engine. I would check the spark plugs regularly for a while and see if they’re showing any signs of a lean fuel mix.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of fancy words magical mystery carb man 🤨🤔 But in all seriousness, I plan on keeping an eye on if it ends up running leaner, but I highly doubt that’ll happen just from removing a spark arrestor. Cat is still intact keeping back pressure and the outlet size from the cat isn’t changed by this. It just replaces the spark arrestor with an echo chamber essentially lol

@danburby7936 Жыл бұрын

GREAT ADVICE PAL

@johnwalker7592 Жыл бұрын

EFI will not adjust enough neither... thats only on cars really- or anything with 3 map sensors- and at least 2 o2 sensors... EFI works on a set map/ kinda looks like a graph. if it goes below or above this graft's chart- you will get the exact same thing.

@1TruePatriot Жыл бұрын

@@johnwalker7592 Yup--Tattoed host is messing up the fueling. Unless he did baseline measurements of the engine temps (on identical days), prior to his exhaust HACK(Job) he won't know until it overheats, causing premature engine wear and failure. This is just Honda abuse, and his cavalier, sarcastic attitude to "vaporwave4207" does not surprise me, because anyone ignorant enough to do "change for change's sake" is too ARROGANT to take advice from someone with more knowledge than him.

@parkersgarage4216 Жыл бұрын

@@1TruePatriot well said, ntm when you do this you WILL lose power period. thats not only the arrestor but also the baffle. so now its running lean as shit and lost power. the cats work in conjunction w baffles. but hey its his bike and he can totally fuck it up which he did. let him hack away lol

@TheDeadeye5 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up one of these XR150l's yesterday and I'm loving it already. I bought it as a small bike to my Versys 1000 but also as a small bore riding companion with my wife's Honda Monkey. This is about to be a blast.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got it for the perfect reason! This thing has been a BLAST so far! 🙌🏻

@lexeriw Жыл бұрын

That bike is literaly inmortal. Here in Argentina is used mainly by delivery guys and is common to see it with over 60000 miles still running strong. Very common mods for that engine family are 190cc or 220cc big bore cylinder, performance camshaft, Servitec CDI and bigger carburetor (OEM XR250 or CRF230 carb will be great not chinese crappy flatslide). Easily hit over 20hp to the wheel very realiable because the bottom end is very strong. Probably you can source some performance parts from Vedamotors (Brazil) because that engine is very popular too there.

@mblythe21 Жыл бұрын

I just bought one yesterday for commuting to work. You really can't beat the price.

@2001MBKBooster Жыл бұрын

Please buy and install an new spark arrestor. It's was included for a reason - to help prevent wildfires. Your bike is no longer legal to ride off road. It also now sounds like a dying frog.

@user-nu6cg9cb2e Жыл бұрын

Like your video. You may need to re-jet since you reduced the exhaust back pressure. I'm sure you don't want to be burning valves because of a free modification.

@papatorr3669 Жыл бұрын

"smoked" covers attenuate light emission. Personally I would rather other drivers saw my turn signals more easily. So for me the brighter the better, within limits. There are vehicles that sound awesome exhaust is uncorked. I don't think there are any audio advantages to listening to a loud small displacement engine. But I can think of advantages writing quietly and pleasantly on a trail bike.

@smoothboye4203 Жыл бұрын

My question is, did you get any more power after taking out the spark arrestor? Not that it'd make it a highway machine or anything, but I'm curious.

@posterlion Жыл бұрын

Turn signal mod: Take 'em off.

@effervescentrelief Жыл бұрын

I'm convinced this bike is a better value than the Trail 125. I grew up on one and planned to get one, but this thing has the rear rack and more.

@DevDog67 Жыл бұрын

It's almost half the price of the trail 125. With better suspension, so yeah it better be a better deal.

@mikeo1105 Жыл бұрын

It’s the best 2 wheel smile-per-mile value I’ve ever bought, of 10 bikes. Get one.

@richknight5092 Жыл бұрын

Test rode the Grom, Navi, CF Moto and the Kawasaki mini bikes. Having a 2014 KLR it felt like there was nothing under me. The first test ride on the XR150L sold me. Bought it within a week!

@Smith.Wesson.432UC Жыл бұрын

Sold my '22 Trail 125 because it was lucky to go 45 and was just too dangerous on the roads where everyone drives 60 to 70. My XR150L is much much better. ✌️

@ArneAsada69 Жыл бұрын

Aren’t spark arresters meant to prevent forest fires if you drop your bike in a dry forest trail?

@igotsomecheese Жыл бұрын

Due to strict emissions standards, motorcycle manufacturers now must produce bikes to run "lean" to pass emissions tests. Your prolly going to want to re-jet the carb ASAP, now that you have removed the "db killer" from the muffler. Which in turn makes your bike run even "more lean". Lol, don't attempt any air box mods or add any high flow air filters to the mix until the re-jet. You will end up melting a hole in the top of your piston. You also might want to consider running high octane gasoline to prevent any engine knocking due to the extra lean condition too.

@deltabravo1257 Жыл бұрын

Off highway riding in western states is pretty much no bueno without a spark arrestor. Forest service and law enforcement that patrol off highway will stop and check for a spark arrestor. I like the XR150 for a small run around bike.

@MrPage62 Жыл бұрын

I love it! Keep going! You're so funny! Provide lousy advice when you don't know what you're doing. Then get pissed off when Honda doesn't appreciate it. Oh, and have you learned how to rejet a carb yet?

@thefarmingstimulator 2 ай бұрын

yes he has

@MotoVania Жыл бұрын

Sounds better, but now you can’t take it on trails. A spark arrestor isn’t just a baffle

@mikhailglobus6766 Жыл бұрын

Option to remove rubber from foot peg was probably designed by Honda. Spark arrestor removal is underintelligent for reasons better explained by others here. And the turn signal swap could have been done in reverse, it's a change for the sake of change. I bet if it came smoked, he would "upgrade" it to clear

@z50king29 Жыл бұрын

That crackling sound on roll off is a lean condition. You should rejet for the decreased back pressure

@russelrhaybasiao1498 8 ай бұрын

I dropped my XR150L the night I bought it. Just 10 hours after I bought it with cash. It's mine forever now. 3,500 kms (as of December 22, 2023). I drive it daily, and so far so good.

@patrickknight766 2 ай бұрын

Low key sounds like the gun from an A-10. All braaps. Love it

@Rocketman0407 10 ай бұрын

With that exhaust mod I would modify the airbox and put in a bigger main jet so it will actually improve some performance.

@Edward-Norton Жыл бұрын

Instead of using your foot and the ground to saw the spark arrestor a vice would have been much safer.

@Steveaux88 Жыл бұрын

Mod 2 for this guy. Wear heals so your feat stay on the pegs

@smckay4996 Жыл бұрын

HELLO!

@GeorgiaGrowGuy Жыл бұрын

Spark arrestors help prevent forest fires. If you're riding in the woods, you need one, ask Yogi.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

You didn’t see my last video when I put out the fire?! I’m ready! 🔥😂

@TGalanos Жыл бұрын

Firefighter Burch over here!

@deltoid77-nick Жыл бұрын

Since I'm planning on getting this for my own first bike these videos are awesome definitely worth a subscribe

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Ayy stoked to have you along for the ride!! 🤘🏻

@James-sir Жыл бұрын

You could have just sprayed the oem turn signals with the smoked spray paint for that and made it as dark or light as you wanted

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

They cost me $10 per lens including shipping. I have a bottle or two of the spray tint in my laundry room that’s never been used because it just makes WAY more sense to not waste my time on prep, paint, making sure they’re all the same shade, etc. when the entire turn signal is THAT cheap. I didn’t explain it in this video assuming people had seen the last, but that’s why I chose these over wasting my life painting the stock ones.

@fourtenlife1731 Жыл бұрын

Starting out on dirtbikes this little thing is so tempting

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Bro you’re more than welcome to come rip this thing some time! (No homo)

@fourtenlife1731 Жыл бұрын

@LifeOfBurch 👀 don't tempt me lol I have some time the next couple days and I'll do it!

@klrskir Жыл бұрын

Amazingly, my dealer has four of each color. I'd definitely want to stay stock until after break-in. I'll gladly wait for Yoshi to release a pipe/slip-on. I had one on my XR650L (jetted) and boy it had some "POP!"

@MrFastBenson 11 ай бұрын

Jardine is even better, and American made. I've had both on a couple different bikes.

@ExpatsOn2Wheels Жыл бұрын

The first mod/accessory I add is the throttle assist sometimes called a throttle paddle. I literally just pulled it off my old bike when I sold it and put it on my new bike. totally recommend it to anyone who does any long haul highway riding.

@paulp.6399 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he's not doing any long distance highway riding on a 150cc bike.

@ExpatsOn2Wheels Жыл бұрын

@@paulp.6399 That's cool. But there are plenty of people who do. I've done several long distance trips that take days to complete on my 150cc.

@therideofalifetime Жыл бұрын

Dude that freaking ending killed me I'm over here dying of laughter hahaha. Awesome vid my friend.

@jasonjac123 Жыл бұрын

I like to be seen and like quiet exhaust but I’m old. Modified exhaust does sound good though. Foot peg mod looks great. I just came back from a muddy ride and rubber was slippery.

@Darkmatter321 11 ай бұрын

I keep coming back for the sound of that muffler. Just love it

@illuzion2876 Жыл бұрын

You should have an affiliate I can use when I go to buy one because damn it you and that price tag convinced me

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Dude if only I was that cool!! 😂

@LinkFelton Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the free and cheap mods. If I had one I'd definitely wait for that aftermarket bracket just to keep the stock parts incase I need it.

@mannydcbianco Жыл бұрын

Cheap (and free!) mods are awesome for sure.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Free and cheap mods are the way to go! And also help balance out all the money I dump into my 1100 😂 I looked it up and the spark arrestor is actually only like $45, which isn’t bad if I ever want to swap it to be quieter for any reason!

@embeaston Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch I’ve only ever seen spark arrestors required if you’re riding on public lands during high fire season. It was super common when I lived out west.

@richknight5092 Жыл бұрын

@LifeOfBurch ⬆️⬆️⬆️

@tajharelstewart5854 Ай бұрын

⁠@@LifeOfBurch where would I get a replacement spark arrestor if I removed mine like you

@leostgeorge2080 Жыл бұрын

I did the exhaust mod on my 2017 XR150L and i was to loud and found it lost HP. So i cut off the spark arrester screen and put the end cap back in. HP went back to normal and sound went down just enough for my liking. My exhaust is a little different. My end cap is chrome. My foot pegs not the same either. I don't have the rat trap style under the rubber. The rubber is not able to be removed. I did jet the carb and have the cam ground. I also purchased a set of street tires and off road tires and switch them when i am going off roading. I also put a smaller sprocket on the front for off roading. My exhaust looks stock and at idle is quiet witch is very important for passing inspection here in the Philippines.

@blauer2551 Жыл бұрын

One of those would fit perfectly on a rack on the back of my camper.

@rt2255 Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect beginners bike. Light not over powered. Best thing 0:20 to learn riding on

@wayawolf1967 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the old school bikes I rode back in the 80s, Thats a good thing.

@kennethalbert4653 Жыл бұрын

Yeah the ramp but, the forks looked like they bottomed out and the rear bounced.... Adjustable ?

@ggnyc2017 Жыл бұрын

How hard is it to add a Kickstart on the Honda would be a great backup ,I can't on my xr650l

@rchydrozz751 Жыл бұрын

Lot of harsh words here about leaning out. A quick plug reading and re-jetting if necessary is not that difficult. A mod I did years ago on a few of my on-off road bikes rear turn signals, the ones that can get easily broken. Use the ones with a flexible rubber stalk, that bends if dropped.

@johnf8877 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you can put a card in the spokes to make more noise.

@hillbillypatriot1 Жыл бұрын

Johnf8877 That’s funny. 😂

@ghosthippox Жыл бұрын

Sounds way better!

@xmatix_zypher9143 5 ай бұрын

I actually like the quietness of the bike

@dicksonfranssen Жыл бұрын

Someone must make rubber mounted signal lights that won't snap off if you hit a tree or lay the bike down. I still know how to hand signal, more afraid the guy in the car behind me will take it wrong and I'll get shot. Maybe a Kevlar backpack?

@joe2479 10 ай бұрын

Love the way you crap up every bike you get your hands on! LOL

@Fellcracker 3 ай бұрын

Arrow exhausts sound really nice on the xr, not too loud but not quiet

@kurtwaller6792 9 ай бұрын

Very good info about the pipe , sounds great 🙏

@lowandslow24 Жыл бұрын

Sounds so much nicer... I would just check the air/fuel mixture. Great content!

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

I’m so stoked on how it sounds!! I’ll definitely keep an eye on things to make sure it’s not running lean, but I don’t see there being an issue just from this. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤘🏻

@telcobilly Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! our endcap is stainless here, so we get a little bling with the braap..lol

@placeboreject7247 Жыл бұрын

A lot of them (including mine) run bad out of the box, I was actually wondering if this might help flow

@Mr.Heitman Жыл бұрын

@lifeofburch can you follow up on the "is it too lean" point?

@awshucks5290 Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Heitman I'd like a part 2 as well!

@stevestudley5685 7 ай бұрын

January 15 2024. I am considering this bike for my around town bike. Thank you for your content.

@DimitriLeeBX Жыл бұрын

Dude, you bought this bike to explore the wilderness, then you modify the exhaust and increase the chance of starting a fire and destroying the wilderness.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

A stock spark arrestor is only $45 it’s not that deep 😂

@DimitriLeeBX Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch Just stating the facts. Hope you get your rebel sorted.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

@@DimitriLeeBX thanks bro, Rebel goes in for the fix next week! 🤘🏻

@shane508 Жыл бұрын

These bikes are just so practical. Honda has a winner here.

@johntotten4872 Жыл бұрын

Not sure how the laws are in your state but just be careful taking it off road without the spark arrester. I had a Yamaha Banshee (completely stock) and took it to my local OHV park. I backed in and dropped the gate to unload when an over zealous Park Ranger popped up and said don't even bother unloading it without a spark arrester. I told him it was stock and had them, he came over and spent 5 minutes making sure /SMH. This was a small town in Northern California. Sweet bike, I am so tempted to get one to have some fun.

@porterdallenbach1639 Жыл бұрын

Truckee? Or Bishop? I've been stopped both places

@tandk86 Жыл бұрын

I would bet Carnegie SVRA

@johntotten4872 Жыл бұрын

@@porterdallenbach1639 Nah Northern Cali, it was Red mountain OHV park.

@JM-dr1vl Жыл бұрын

Dropped my XR150 on the first day (night technically) I had it. The tires are terrible in sand, for anyone wondering lol.

@They_Live_While_We_Sleep Жыл бұрын

I can feel this kids, giddy excitement channel through the camera. I feel like his giddiness is palpable. I love when you first get another motorcycle when you cannot wait to wake up and go look at it some more.

@VanlifeReality Жыл бұрын

You still have warning labels on the rebel lol

@richknight5092 Жыл бұрын

@LifeOfBurch Exhaust mod completed, love the new sound of my bike. I can actually hear it at a stop idling with my helmet on...lol Your instructions were spot on, including the recommended size of the hole saw. I did add some steel screens (2) behind the large metal ring washer and ordered a replacement arrestor as well. Keep the vids coming and thank you from a new subscriber!

@stevie9361 Жыл бұрын

They don't want you to yank off that 150 an put a banshee 350 in it. Could you imagine

@GoldChump 2 ай бұрын

In Oregon you have to have a spark arrestor to drive a "street" bike on unimproved roads. These would include logging roads or any dirt road on BLM or Forest Service roads. Even with a spark arrester it is a requirement to carry a small shovel, fire extinguisher, and water when i nthe forest on an unimproved road.

@Galidi1969 Жыл бұрын

Just got my XR150 yesterday and put 100 miles on it. I'm mostly on the road and was planning to replace the exhaust with an aftermarket setup from amazon. Maybe this is a better and less expensive option.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new bike!! I was considering one of the Amazon ones too, but after doing this there’s definitely no need to. This is the perfect volume for me and I’m sure the Amazon one would be MUCH louder, plus I’ve heard the Amazon one needs some bending to fit anyway.

@datvik7187 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch the Amazon ones are super loud. But the good thing is they drop a lot of weight, compared to the stock heavy pipe.

@coacoa289 Жыл бұрын

I like it with the end caps sounds like a 70s XL. That were indestructible

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

A really cheap, or rather inexpensive mod to the lights is to keep the stock units, remove them and simply get a can of black or gray spray paint and lightly coat the insides of the lenses until it is as dark/shaded as you like them to be. No need in spending that cash and only using a small portion of the parts you bought. Well, not until you lay it down and break them...

@cooperlessard1723 9 ай бұрын

Or even just get a smoked wrap/tint and wrap them

@ggnyc2017 Жыл бұрын

The sound is perfect great solution

@ayedee6681 Жыл бұрын

add the same graphics to your DRZ, red and black stripe with DRZ in black :) - as to the spark arrestor, you could have just put the bolts back in and sprayed the end of the exhaust :) no need to molest the spark arrestor.

@TheTallAsian Жыл бұрын

The endcap is working like a resonance chamber changing the sound of the exhaust, which in my opinion sounds like ass. As in literally, it sounds like a wet fart every time it returns to idle. Thanks for the video though, i know what i wont be doing if i buy this bike. An easy test for the footpeg rubber though is to put one back on and feel the difference between the two. Im also curious if removing the rubber makes the reach to the brake/shifter easier.

@d.f.9064 10 ай бұрын

Voice or experience: mod, but save all stock parts because they are 1, usually better and 2, for resale of your bike. I've passed on many bikes because the previous thought making it hideous was really cool.

@twowheeleddemon4376 Жыл бұрын

So no performance issues with the carb or anything removing that spark arrest

@RAF238thCdr84 Жыл бұрын

Smoke your own lenses. Black marker and isopropyl alcohol (to even it out) plus some patients gives good results next to free.

@mikefrancais 5 ай бұрын

You make a very high-quality video so congratulations. I’m a lot older than you, but I’m stoked also!

@Darkmatter321 11 ай бұрын

Good job on the muffler, it sounds sick. Will be doing the same to mine

@toddwmac Жыл бұрын

Nice, vid, thanks. So I can get one for my short wife, we just need a vid on a unplugging, a lowering link, new springs, bar risers, a narrow seat and a 21 inch wheel kit. Is that really too much to ask. BTW...keep it quiet if you can. We struggle keeping riding areas open as it is. Stealth is our best strategy. Says a guy often on a 990.

@toddstidham8374 Жыл бұрын

With having that flat plate for the end cap, you could clamp in some stainless screening across the exhaust opening to act as a spark arrestor now too.

@richknight5092 Жыл бұрын

Placing the screen(s) behind the washer/gasket also works.

@CenturionSilver Жыл бұрын

This bike has been popping upnin my feed and dammit, i want one now. Been 20 years since i had one. Perfect machine to take back and forth to my camp 20 miles away from home. 3k doesn't even get a new sled anymore.

@DRAGONRIDER385 11 ай бұрын

A drain trap screen will make a spark arrestor . I did that on a 250L. Thanks for the video.

@spydie Жыл бұрын

it's interesting to note that the Yamaha XT250 only weighs 9 lbs more and the seat height is .1" less! But about $2200 more!

@paulsilva6543 Жыл бұрын

Yes but the Yamaha Xt is proven and more power,speed and reliability. And made in Japan

@spydie Жыл бұрын

@@paulsilva6543 Yes, that's a fact, but that's why I mentioned it was $2200 more. If you want more power and speed (there should be nothing wrong with the reliability of the XR150 because it does have a Honda engine, but only time will tell how well it holds up) then you have to pay more money, and that could be said when comparing any bike to the XR150. I picked mine up a few days ago and it does lack the quality of most other bikes (you can tell it was made in Mexico of Chinese parts). But it runs good and unless a frame breaks, there's not much than go wrong with it.

@effervescentrelief Жыл бұрын

The end cap is acting as a sort of resonator making it sound a bit cleaner.

@TokenTombstone Жыл бұрын

Just put the end cap back on muffler and secure it with 3 self taping screws.

@kravenlestat414 2 ай бұрын

I got the tail and tank bags, phone mount, took off the rubber on the foot rest and that's about it. It's a good bike as it is. It's not sexy and crazy. It's plain and reliable. Ride safe.

@buickspry 4 ай бұрын

That seems to be a lot nicer than the Navi

@phmiii Жыл бұрын

The foot-peg modification was my favorite.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

It’s a game changer for sure!!

@playsportfun3356 Жыл бұрын

When all you had to do is spray paint the end of the muffler and not chop up a expensive spark arrestor

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Stock spark arrestor is only $45. The time it would take to paint the end of the muffler, plus trying to paint-match the rest of the muffler, plus how much worse it would look still, is not worth it. Feel free to go that route with your bike though.

@playsportfun3356 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch I saw you use spray paint. So you color matched ther whole muffler? Something in your statement isn't adding up there. LOL

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

@@playsportfun3356 it’s all adding up, you’re just not understanding or didn’t watch the video fully. As I said (and showed) in the video, I painted the flange of the spark arrestor after I was done cutting it.

@KosmicKorgi Жыл бұрын

YES! love that free footpeg mod! The smoke lights look badass!

@janetpinette Жыл бұрын

I don't know about your state but in my state it's illegal to ride in the forest with the spark arrestor removed. Of course they have to catch you first. Just an FYI. Sounds great though!!! Good video. Have a great day.

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up dude!! The stock spark arrestor is only $45, so if I ever do any serious off-road stuff where that would be a risk, I plan on ordering one to just pop back in for the day 🤘🏻

@janetpinette Жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch It's always a good idea, to have your backside covered. Remember, " Stay on 2 wheels with your knees in the breeze." Stay cool dude.

@shadow_2083 Жыл бұрын

buying a grom today but itll be missing the life of burch sticker :(

@bobbyjoesugar Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I want one so bad and they are so cheap. Great video

@123edwardzpad Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Road rash on your ankles is beyond nightmarish. If you have road rash on your a** it makes the skin grafts even worse. The pain medication could make you so constipated it requires a manual extraction, further nightmare fuel. Get some proper motorcycle shoes. You make your living on motorcycles, protect yourself. I see this most respectfully..

@andy5786 Жыл бұрын

Really like XR 150 bike thanks for brilliant videos class safe riding 👍

@JCsWrld96 Жыл бұрын

Sounds so good!

@TGalanos Жыл бұрын

Any way a CL500 video could be coming soon? Keep up the awesome work!

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

I meeaaan they are officially coming to the U.S. now 👀👀👀

@jessenicol449 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man, sounds great way more natural.

@MorganaRavenheart 5 ай бұрын

I need to find a super quiet exhaust for my XR250 for when SHTF, because stealth will be key.

@Towert7 Жыл бұрын

I would love to tool around on this bike around town or take it down to the beach! So cool!

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

It’s literally the perfect bike for that!! That’s pretty much what I plan to use it for 🤘🏻

@Galidi1969 Жыл бұрын

I live close to the bay and not far from the beach. I wish I could haul my longboard with my XR but don't think it would be smart with a 10ft longboard. I need a sidecar for that!

@garybowen1942 Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of parts on Amazon for bike.handlbars. Grips. Risers. Skid plate..tank bag etc ..

@SmossyYT Жыл бұрын

Being as its the perfect hunting rig stock "for me" because its quiet. I wont be modifying mine next month when I get one. With the weight capacity I can throw a deer over the tail with some straps and just go home lol.