Taking the bikes out on a warmish day, I sure do miss riding. Ready for winter to be over. Also, trying out my new-to-me GoPro Hero 7 Silver for the first time on a bike.
I’m thinking about letting my old 96 XR400R sit pretty, I’ve heard nothing about complaints about 450X’s and L’s, how do you like the yamaha compared to the XR ?
I have a 98 XR400 Piped, jetted, and uncorked. I still have yet to rebuild it. It's blowing a little smoke on start up and when I've been lugging it through some tight areas. But, it's usually lugged for about 30 mins in those areas. Then get back out to a mainline and crack it open to blow it all out. Never a rebuild on it. Then there's the 02 XR400. Factory stock everything. I bought it about a year ago the, Original owner had an HR meter on it when brand new( know it was brand new because i installed it) and there are 98 hours on it. Basically...You'll very rarely need a rebuild if you keep on top of your oil intervals and run NON-ethanol. Lastly, if you bought one and know NOTHING about its history, two things to do immediately, compression test, and see the health of the engine. and then drop the oil and oil filter. all super ea....ok taking out the spark plug is fun. haha MAKE SURE TO BLOW THE SPARK PLUG RECESS OUT BEFORE TAKING THE PLUG OUT! USE a long pick to dislodge the debris then blow it out with the air compressor. Wow...that list was all over the place. Sorry about that. As you think something through, you remember things that help and deter from future issues. I hope this helped.
I got the XR400R because of the nostalgia, air cooled carbonated, kick start only, it's super cool. Nice smooth power and predictable. I love that bike. I also love the WR450F, it rides like a rocket ship, even thought it's a 2007. I know newer bikes have 10 to 15 more horsepower, I don't know what I would do with that much, I never use all the ponies in the 07. I guess it comes down to what you want to do with a bike. The 450 wears me out quicker on single track for sure.
@@chrisfic I've had several wr450s and i'm currently riding an 01 XR400 that is street legal. Gotta love the linear power of the XR and doubt i'll ever sell it. I've been considering picking up another WR450 or CRF450X to add to the fleet if I can find one that is street legal.
I had a 2000 XR and did the Öhlins upgrade on the suspension. I still kick myself for selling that bike. Yamaha knocked it out of the park with the WR 450, then Honda answers with the underpowered weak suspension CRF300L and the anemic CRF450.
Poor video , all you see is the handle bar view of the bike. I'm tired of seeing videos like this. I'd rather see the bike profile and shots of the bike in action not from the handle bars.
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@@brandonheat6851 XR 650 R 😁😁
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I have been riding dirt bikes 453 years.I still ride a nineteen ninety eight x r four hundred honda fantastic motorcycle
@@Ron-n4s Ikr. It's hard to believe they had dirtbikes 453 years ago, but they did! I would've loved to see Napolean get on a RM 450.
Xr every day of the week !! Cool vid 👍🏻
That thing puts a smile on my face every time.
Xr 400r 😍
Excelente video y excelentes motos 🔥 sin duda buena elección la XR y la WR 👌
Pretty comparable in performance, but the XR has the looks hands down.
Wow the wheat sure looks good. Ride looked fun also.
I'm loving the warm weather, we need to get out for a ride.
Team blue all the way :D
Amazing bikes and even better landscapes, where is that?
I’m thinking about letting my old 96 XR400R sit pretty, I’ve heard nothing about complaints about 450X’s and L’s, how do you like the yamaha compared to the XR ?
Very good , estou assistindo aqui do Brasil. Tenho uma XLX 350R 1988
Great footage!
It should be, I used your GoPro. I love that little thing.
He'll ya...wish I had my xr650r ripn it up there
Before the electric starter it was a real beotch to start a yam 4 stroke
Que año es la suya, tengo exactamente una identica😅👌👌👌
Xr400
The XR is a 2003, the WR is a 2007. Great bikes
How reliable is the 450f? How often do you rebuilt top/bottom end ?
wr are very reliable if your getting one get any of the 2012 up ive had mine for 4 years 241 hours later no rebuild yet
I have an 05 wr450f supermoto 130 hours on rebuild so far. No adjustments needed yet. Still going strong and I expect it to for another easy 130
I have a 98 XR400 Piped, jetted, and uncorked. I still have yet to rebuild it. It's blowing a little smoke on start up and when I've been lugging it through some tight areas. But, it's usually lugged for about 30 mins in those areas. Then get back out to a mainline and crack it open to blow it all out. Never a rebuild on it. Then there's the 02 XR400. Factory stock everything. I bought it about a year ago the, Original owner had an HR meter on it when brand new( know it was brand new because i installed it) and there are 98 hours on it. Basically...You'll very rarely need a rebuild if you keep on top of your oil intervals and run NON-ethanol. Lastly, if you bought one and know NOTHING about its history, two things to do immediately, compression test, and see the health of the engine. and then drop the oil and oil filter. all super ea....ok taking out the spark plug is fun. haha MAKE SURE TO BLOW THE SPARK PLUG RECESS OUT BEFORE TAKING THE PLUG OUT! USE a long pick to dislodge the debris then blow it out with the air compressor. Wow...that list was all over the place. Sorry about that. As you think something through, you remember things that help and deter from future issues. I hope this helped.
sure do have some wide open spaces there, where about are you riding?
Blue mountains above Walla Walla, Wa
Which one u prefer if you Want to get it?
I got the XR400R because of the nostalgia, air cooled carbonated, kick start only, it's super cool. Nice smooth power and predictable. I love that bike. I also love the WR450F, it rides like a rocket ship, even thought it's a 2007. I know newer bikes have 10 to 15 more horsepower, I don't know what I would do with that much, I never use all the ponies in the 07. I guess it comes down to what you want to do with a bike. The 450 wears me out quicker on single track for sure.
@@chrisfic I've had several wr450s and i'm currently riding an 01 XR400 that is street legal. Gotta love the linear power of the XR and doubt i'll ever sell it. I've been considering picking up another WR450 or CRF450X to add to the fleet if I can find one that is street legal.
I had a 2000 XR and did the Öhlins upgrade on the suspension. I still kick myself for selling that bike.
Yamaha knocked it out of the park with the WR 450, then Honda answers with the underpowered weak suspension CRF300L and the anemic CRF450.
Poor video , all you see is the handle bar view of the bike. I'm tired of seeing videos like this. I'd rather see the bike profile and shots of the bike in action not from the handle bars.
I agree, but I work odd days and have a hard time getting friends to ride with me. Thanks for the feedback
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xr400 wouldnt hold a candle to a 450
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