CRF300L is it Worth it? $6000 in Mods
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- Опубликовано: 14 янв 2023
- My CRF300L Project bike has been coming along and it's time to give it a progress report. Kinda a long term review and how have these modifications affected things. Are these mods worth it? Did I go to far? Should I have just got a different bike?
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Gotta say after the making of the "quitting youtube" video youtube has started to push you back into my sub box along with a few of the other motovloggers from back in the day. Glad to see you still going brother.
Same here, I've also seen the same thing with Life of Boris. RUclips must be going through a phase.
I just searched him because I’ve been following for years and started to get back into bikes he never comes up in my subscriptions anymore
Same here!!!
Great video have one on order
I was skeptical about the 300l at first, but watching Itchy Boots go from end to end in the Americas with minimal maintenance proved to me this bike is here to stay.
Clearly you haven’t rode one lol. I had a 2021 for a year. Absolutely the worst bike I’ve ever owned. This obsession with reliability is so silly. All these modern bikes are great. Period. And your not traveling the world. If something breaks and it never does by the way , you fix it. So think logically for a second. Would you rather have a bike at this price point that can’t ride comfortably on a highway or any road really , can’t go up a slight hill and maintain 45 mph , has zero excitement or punch in the motor , all the time. No matter what those are facts. Or for the same exact price something that can do all those things are far far more but someone on the internet who also doesn’t own one told you they break down. Even though you can’t find a single actual video showing that to be true. What is wrong with people lol.
I don't think she covers all of the maintenance of the bikes on her series. She covers some yes but hardly ever published stuff that would be seen as negative (smart on her part). As a Himalayan owner I can guarantee she DID not rack up that many miles on those two REs without a crap ton of maintenance and replacement of bad/broken parts. LOL
@@SticksAandstonesBozo worst bike ? really how so? stay toer up? couldn't balance it? bad gas mileage? wouldn't start? buzzy? what was so bad about it? do tell
@@sys-administrator did you watch the video? It didn't need it at all. It was done for the upgrades.
@@sys-administrator yeah. While I agree that pulling the entire engine apart for that repair. For a bike that's spent it's entire life off road and going through rivers that's not really all that major. I'm not trying to argue, it's just my opinion that for a bike this cheap it's not a lot of maintenance.
I used some of your mods to our 2 rallys and we have been traveling the world with no problems. Thanks for your channel
Thanks for the 300l content Jake!! You have saved me a ton of time and money in modding my 300l to suit me 👌 appreciate you brother!!
Hey Jake is this you? Asking to telegram you?
Can’t wait to see what Ari came up with for you. He is the absolute guru of these engines
As a 690 owner I really enjoyed this video. Really great perspective. I think about the Honda reliability all the time and cool to see what some “similar” options are.
See what we need is the ideas from ktm but built from a Japanese company haha.
I've got a 701. On the whole..I love the bike., but it's not the most reliable bike. And, being in Colorado and going over those 12,000 + jeep mtn passes...if/when I drop the bike...it gets heavy.
@@TheGardenSnake This is an awesome video in that you are just hanging out talking and not riding. I have come to conclude that it is dumb when youtubers are riding and talking about a topic because they think they have to ride for it to be interesting. Its even dumber to be riding and talking about a bike that you are not even on when you can do the video like you are doing.
Thanks for this review. Makes sense to big population of people who currently own one or looking at getting one to fit their needs
That was a very worthy video Jake to polish off all the hard yards leading up to this moment. $6000. well spent I'd say. I know you didn't need all of it but you were serving your subscribers and I absorbed every video. I spent at least $4,OOO nzd and when I do the big March ride in New Zealand's back country very soon, I'll be ready. Countdown and a big thanks to you.
Love this video so far. I thought I'd say here, for those on a significantly smaller budget. Hyperpro makes a "combi-kit" that is ~$300 and comes with stiffer progressive springs for the fork and shock + thicker oil for the forks. Is it as good as having an entirely new shock/racetech kit? No it isn't. But it is still significantly better.
If you can't justify spending ~$1k on suspension, then it's something that I'd look into, really easy to install too.
I love the mods you hv done. It looks beautiful! Congrats and thank you for publishing good videos!
Thanks for the video Jake. I have really enjoyed watching you work on the 300.
This is why I'm keeping my 99 DR350SE. It has the adjustable suspension from the dirt model, is lighter than the DRZ or 300L, has long maintenance schedules and has more power than the 300L. Has pretty nice torque down low. Just hit 16,000 miles on it and it hasn't let me down yet. Would definitely love to have fuel injection though.
Good summary video. I think it answers a lot of questions. 👌
This has been an awesome build series
Love the shout out to Itchy Boots. Keep up the great content.
This channel is a big reason why there's a 2022 CRF300L sitting in my garage right now on a battery tender with 0km on the odometer. Can't wait until spring!
That awesome!
@@TheGardenSnake I had a Rally on pre-order since last August, but the more and more I watched of your channel, the more I realized that the base model L was actually way more geared to my life style. A 300L came into the dealership in late November and I jumped on it.
I wanna get one one day too, but Germany doesn't seem to sell the 300's anymore :/
@@Archetype123 I had a crf300l rally and sold it to buy a crf300l because I found myself on trails more than the road
I like the variety of riding footage you use.
I couldn't help noticing during one of your ride clips I could hear your tunes, something catchy from Cyberpunk 2074. Good video. ;)
That was a fantastic video Jake👍
Great vid bro, cheers! Great summation and sheeeettttt thassa grrreatttt bike!
Jake you create something that I think is more worth than $6,000
You created an awesome 300l modencyclopedia
Thank you 👍
KLX300 owner here. You're correct, it's basically a dirtbike based off the engine and frame just detuned for emissions.
These are the type of videos I love
Great summary, I'm looking for a 300l as a bike for easier trails, short commutes and exploring for which my bigger ADV is not so much suited. I do not mind the softer suspension or "weaker" engine, as those small cc bikes are still a blast to ride, what my Monkey taught me :)
As a 450rl owner im glad to see a 300L owner not absolutely thrashing our bikes. Although, I do wish more good info was out there. No the maintenance intervals do not need to be every 600 miles, I and plenty of other 450l owners have sent their oil off past 1200 miles with absolutely no issues whatsoever. As well as there are multiple 450ls out there with 30k plus miles that are still in perfect shape. Not hating on the 300 though, I just don't think there is any comparison.
I mess with my suspensions settings all the time. It a game changer depending on your ride. You will remember how many clicks you need to do when adjusting your forks. It’s so nice to run it softer when going to the destination. Your motorcycle will ride way nicer for the road trip.
I’d love to hear the Ktm stories and your opinion from a maintenance and performance perspective
I think you've made some of the most interesting content so far on the CRF300L. Honda should be watching. Thanks and do keep going.
I think they’re aware of me. When I put out a video saying “Honda where’s my crf300l?” It showed up two days later. It had been in a port for over three months just sitting there. And they sent a whole truck with only that bike on it. The dealership said they’ve never had a truck drop off just one motorcycle before. It’s always a handful. Anyways they don’t seem to want to talk to me though. Reached out a few times and nothing. But they work with a bunch of other RUclipsrs. 🤷♂️
@@TheGardenSnake Your work is more original and innovative so it's possible they feel more risk if you were to publicly disagree with them. The drawbacks of being an independent thinker. They may want to keep track of what you're thinking about but not be publicly affiliated with you.
I think you’ve nailed it
Keep plugging Jake.
I love your videos mate. 👍
@@TheGardenSnake Now we just need a 300L Type J(ake) from the factory and we're good.
I've put that amount into a DRZ before, wouldn't think twice doing it to this bike if I had one, mods are fun.
Yeah I probably had similar into my drz. I love modding these things.
Awesome video. A lot a lot of great info
Have taken my dr350 on 2500+ mile trips. Have had to fix shift drum on the road and little things like that but thats part of the fun of a trip. My friend was on a drz400, the other people on our trip were on a dr350s,dr650,crf250 and wr450. We went mostly back roads and trails. For true adventure riding its not about the bike it's about how you use it. I recommend anyone getting into adventure bikes to start light because if you go for a 650 your gonna have the learning curve of off road riding ontop of having to deal with a heavy bike. There are plenty of 1500 to 2500 biked to get you started and into the sport.
From a maintenance standpoint coupled with its versatility, it is hard to beat the 300L. You can spend less than $6k for similar results or even more if you go all out. I shopped around and found open box parts like my Flatland skid and radiator guard and saved around $70. Also got Rally Raid Level II ($2,000) for more usable travel and adjustability but a K Tech/YSS rear shock and Racetech spring/Gold valve kit ($750) will be best for most riders. Got CBR300 cams and intake boot on Revzilla for around $90. Ordered a Thai ECU from Bikerzbits for $79 and that saved me $75 for an ECU core charge from 550 Performance. Moto X full stainless exhaust was $230 and is a 1:1 of the FMF Powercore if FMF made one for these bikes. If you take your time you can save a good bit of money.
I will add I think one of its biggest strengths is that its okay stock, but there is a massive aftermarket already so if you want to mod it for more performance over time its perfect for incremental gains. If you want to go for all out performance stock, get a KTM and open your wallet a little wider.
Itchy boots proved how reliable the CRF 300 Honda is! I love my CRF 300L! Light and crisp for a 66 year old rider!
I wonder how many of the haters who talk down about your bike have actually tried yours? I'm guessing....none. Haters will hate. The question is are you happy with the bike and the mods so far? I truly believe so by the way you speak of it. And that is awesome! If we all liked the same bike and rode the same thing, the world would be boring. I look forward to seeing more work done on this bike and your honest opinion of it you feel it was worth it or not. Stay awesome and stay focused! It's making for some great content Jake! :)
That was a really enjoyable video to watch.
FWIW, I sent my front & rear for my 250L to Pro Action (in Pittsburgh) and they rebuilt it for my weight/riding style, and it makes a huge difference!
Great review.
I know I have said this before but when I started riding motorcycles, I'm thankful that I listened to the veteran dual sport/single track racers at a local Motorcycle club. A proper suspension setup will make you a faster rider, was general consensus among the veteran racers. Also tires and brakes were the next recommended changes before any engine mods.
No truer words have ever been said suspension tires, gearing.
Was a bit worried about the power of the 300l, but after doing 60km on highway and another 140km on the first day riding, I can say its an excellent bike. I'm 95kg / 1.90cm and the only mods it really needs to be perfect are rear shock and bar risers. Its an amazing machine.
Great video, I’m really looking at getting one of these. Had a DRZ400 about 6 years ago but was never happy with the on street ride-ability. Now I’m older, but want something to ride to work, and be able to maybe leave work and hit a desert trail on the way home. Thanks again 👍
I'm similar weight and height, loving my 300 Rally and can't wait to upgrade the suspension, even though I'm having zero issues with it so far on the trails I've been taking it.
I feel the same - but now with upgraded (more heavy duty) suspension, carrying camping gear etc., the bike stays far more stable on the road/trail@@richardkenna149
I've enjoyed watching your build and mods series on this bike and seeing it evolve to overall a much better bike. I agree that Honda could and should have done some of the easy modifications or upgrades and just chucked a few $$$ on the ticket price in the first place. Please try and get it dyno'd again though before you do the 350cc engine build, as many of us want to know if you did unlock the CBR300+ bolt ons rear wheel hp figures? If you can't get it to say 29-30bhp on the dyno like a CBR makes, then fair enough we can say it was a waste of time and money. But if you get there I reckon it's been worth it for the journey as much as anything else.
Why I love my WR250R. Tall seat concepts means all day riding comfort. GORace suspension upgrades (similar as to what Racetech would provide in parts) and crash protection with a little enrichment tuner to not have it run stock lean. Reliable as dirt and capable in all scenarios with a huge grin factor.
You got it ! I own a250 x Since 11
Agreed, the WR250R is still among the very top in this class. Shame they stopped production, but it is a fantastic bike.
I got the rally and like any bike with mods it all depends on what your use cases are and your riding style is. I agree with the comments re: suspension as the only real needed mod. On the road the front end dives way much when cornering and off road you lose a lot of travel to static/rider sag. I did a YSS spring upgrade in the front and replaced the stock shock. Made a world of difference and was pretty cost effective. Other than that add protection and replace the handlebar are the other things I would recommend as the next thing to address.
I love my 300l I did the yoshi exhaust,550 tune and the DNA air filter along with a 45t rear sprocket made a HUGE difference from complete stock form..
I have a kawi 300sm and have similar mods you got and can say it definitely wakes the bike up...still can't compare to even a 250 race bike though like a yz250f/fx.
How much does that 45t hit your top end on the highway?
71mph but it's pretty buzzy so I haven't been over that but it makes the bottom end really snappy on take off
Your videos have been EXTREMELY helpful as I've been looking into getting this bike for the past year. Even knowing all the mods I'd be doing, it's still pretty high on my list. Been watching a ton of your videos on this build. As a rider that's less than 120lbs, do you think I'd still be needing to swap out the suspension?
Thanks for all your hard work on this series, Jake!
You might be then.
when you do the 300 L suspension front and rear Ktech change the gearing install a lithium battery exhaust and ECU and the proper tires. This bike is amazing to ride and it’s quiet very reliable no issues.
I have owned WR250R, WR450F, Ktm 690, DRZ400. Now i have a EXC500 and couldn't be happier. 40.000 km so far without problems. Peolple say there is so much maintance, but that is only for racing.
I had a 250L rally and I didn't like it. Suspension too soft, lazy power, heavy. Plastics and such constantly breaking. Your 300 seems to solve those issues pretty well. I bet it's a joy to ride.
I especially like the radio / comms setup.
I was looking at getting a 300L but I ended up getting a Husqvarna fe350s which is more of a dirt bike than a dual sport. Yes it has shorter maintenance intervals but what you get from jump makes up for it with adjustable suspension, lighter weight and is more oriented for the riding I like to do and it can cruise just like the 300L. Plus I got the Husky for less than a brand new 300L, yes it was used but with less than 200mi and was owned by a 78yr old guy it was absolutely pristine in every way. I am still looking to get a 300L because I like having 2 bikes to ride and I can teach a few of my buddies to ride and that’s what I like about the bike, it’s easy and approachable for new riders and I think it’s the best beginner bike out there because riding dirt makes a better street rider if someone chooses to go that route.
Great vid. Really looking forward to the upcoming engine mods. Mine will be staying at the 1.5 tune but it will be interesting to see what can be done.
How do you find the 1.5 tune? Are you running the 550 ecu?
@@luke3892 I am. With the cbr cams, boot and the airbox opened up, a better filter, moto x exhaust, it pulls way harder everywhere. Stock form it would fall on it's face at 9000rpm, now it pulls to 11,000. Recommended!
@@ug9191 nice. Thanks for the reply. I've actually got my bike at the shop now getting the cams swapped over and I'll start work on the air box once I have her back. Looking forward to it!
@@luke3892 nice, make sure to open up the intake end of the airbox a lot and get rid of the long snorkel. Something like what Jake did.
@@ug9191 yep, that's the weekend job 👍🏽. Are you running the stock airbox lid? And do you recommend any particular air filter? Happy to hear any other tips you may have. Glad to hear you are loving the stage 1.5 set up. So keen to get this work done and take her for a spin.
Excellent info cheers 👍
Got my first KTM a year ago a 790 Duke and despite all the hose leaks/replacements, thermostat housing gaskets leaking and horrible off throttle jerkiness, because of running too lean from factory (fixed with a RBE fuel controller) I still love the character of the bike and how it performs. If it didn't have as much character as it does I for sure would have sold it after the first leak.
I can see why people don't want to give them a go because of the most simplest of components fail so often.
The bikes are really great to ride and I can see how people will put up with the price and the silliness. But man I just haven’t been able to justify it yet.
I think you should bring the supermoto Sunday series back and that should get you more views. It’s what I enjoyed the most. Also I’d love to see you get a KTM 690 and hear your opinion on it. I upgraded from my DRZ and as much as I miss the DRZ, the 690 excels at everything.
yup same here Thump........
Pretty neat you did all this. I sometimes wonder if I should dump suspension money and other stuff in my 'humble' xt250. But I have a Husky501 for trail ripping, but if I wanted something reliable I wouldn't hesitate to ride my XT across the USA. Its 19hp slow, but very bulletproof.
Your 501 is reliable you just listen to RUclips comments, I've see them with 20k miles without a valve adjustment on long service intervals.
Man it’s funny to hear how hard it is to clutch that thing up. My kx450 will just throttle up in 4th doing 40-45ish no problem. But that’s the difference from a hardcore mx bike and a reliable do everything bike
Great build, I have a klx 300 that I have performed similar build I also put in a 331cc big bore kit which definitely placed it more into that dual sport category with extra torque and hp for those longer trips! It would be nice if Kawasaki and Honda could make these bikes 350cc from factory!
I don’t think I would’ve spent the money he spent on it.
Love mine! More fun than my 450RL.
Would,love to see someone of your video creation caliber to motovlog the TAT! Please, just do it! Would be an amazing series…
Hoping to get one of these next year, but also thinking about just getting an older used dual sport
I did similar modifications to you, yes I say it's worth it for me at least.. it's fantastic... !!
You convinced me to get a 300l now if I could just find one out in the wild 🤣
Broken Bow here, you need to come back to K Trail before it's gone. My Rally has made it a few times but monetization is taking everything, especially our trails.
You mentioned the KLX300 and now I wanna see you hot rod one and do some classic garden snake tomfoolery with it some day. Lol. Or even hot rod a KLR650 and turn one of those into an adventure supermoto some day. I'd do it but I just bought a Honda Monkey bike and figuring out how to install a big bore kit and turbo on it. Lol.
I bought a 250L new in 17’ wish I did more mods to it cause I’d probably still have it. Suspension and gearing would have made that bike. I blew out the rear shot within the first year. Ended up trading it in for a new klr650 in 18’. Still have it.
In what gear makes you the wheelies??? Thanks
You just convinced me to buy one. Massive purchase for me.
Fun to mod bikes if you got the money but always gotta be careful to keep it reliable
I highly recommend Seat Concepts it’s definitely the most comfortable dirt bike style seat I’ve ever had
Agreed!
Thank you
Just like the CRF250L was dumbed down from CBR250R 26hp spec to only 23hp. The 286cc of the CRF300L was dumbed down to only 26.5hp from the CBR300R 31 hp spec. Just use the CBR300R ECU with some stage one mods and enjoy about 33 hp at the crank. A low cost YSS rear shock with rebound damping adjustment can easily solve the comical noSHOWa rear suspension work.
I always find it intriguing that people put the KTM 500 in the same class as say a WR450. Its actually a capable cross country bike and many people have done it. On paper it has a "high maintenance" schedule but in reality it doesn't. I'd recommend a lot of people to research this. I use to think the same.
Yeah, the service intervals on the enduro bikes from ktm are for people that actually compete in hard enduro. Not the ones just putting around on gravel roads or chill single tracks. But still people be like ”uh gotta change oil after every ride and swap airfilter after a ride in damp conditions” sort of, u know what i mean
@@HeyAddieImTojonobody buys a 450 to put around on gravel roads though.
We get them to bang the rev limiter and rip wheelies all day. 😂
Have you made a video for what mods you did for the enduro set up? Or is there a video that includes that info? Would be interested in that👍👌
Whats the top speed of this bike when modded out? The speed limit on My local highways to get to trails is around 65mph however everyone does 75-80mph and id like to at least keep up with the flow of traffic without being pegged out at like 73mph.
I love my 300l. I use it for everything from street riding to hard enduro. I have a full racetech suspension, cbr cam swap, cbr intake, twin air filter, modded air box lid, full yoshi exhaust, charcoal canister delete, warp 9 mx wheels, and a 550 stage 1.5 ecu. I slapped cheater tires on my stock wheels for my hard enduro setup. I personally think that the 300l is as close to a perfect duelsport platform that you can get. The only letdown is the fact that the subframe isn't removable.
That sub frame is pretty beef though but I hear you on that
My channel? I have like 2k videos
:subframe isn't removable" ... should have got the 250 :-)
How much faster is it than stock? Are there any mods that you regret doing or were unnecessary
@jahredalmonte7945 I'm not sure how much faster it is over stock, but there is definitely a big improvement in the entire rev range. All of the mods that I have done have been a necessity for my weight and riding style.
Ive been watching itchy boots videos and it looks like a good all around/entry level dualsport. But im wondering how the highway performance and general 50/50 performance is if you are a 200 pounds male with 100+ pounds of gear, essentially maxed weighted bike ?
Hey Jake what about a KTM 350 EXC-F. As a direct comparison video to your bike. Your past year of videos on this bike have been great!
Man I’ve been on one a few times but would really need some time with it to have an opinion. But for sure it’s similar to all the other plated enduros as far as maintenance and how far I’ll be willing to ride one.
For the same price you can run a bone stock ktm husky 500 and if you just change the oil on those and give them a little fuel they are rock solid reliable
I dont meant hate i used to have a 250l and i love it my only mods big gun slip on and 13 thoot on front and i was happy now 6k on mods i wil get the 450 rl still your bike looks sexy af
Mr. Jake, my cb500f's got adjustable suspension (though only preload if I know correctly).
I have no idea how to adjust it, can you help?
i am planning on buying one this year and do some basic essential upgrade. suspension. ecu. exhaust. i do want bags and such but are less important.
how do you like the ruroc helmet.
I currently have a klx300sm, ducati scrambler urban enduro, and indian ftr1200, what should I look at next.
Think it might be useful to have a sorta build guide for each of those setups that you made.
🤔
i have a 2020 drz400E cape york edition i paid $8k aud ($5612 usd) brand new in the crate.
it's street legal and the cape york kit added at no extra charge suzuki bash plate and radiator guards made by force accessories, suzuki branded barkbuster ego hand guards, protaper henry/reed bars and grips, pirelli scorpion enduro tyres, enduro exhaust baffle and cape york edition stickers.
additionally i've added a 28l safari tank second hand but unused
seat concepts seat good used $150
b&b offroad chain case saver, rear rack and luggage plate
hammerhead +20mm shift lever.
and the 18 year old staintune exhaust off my previous drz, staintune exhaust is now an optional extra through suzuki for new 400E
stock suspension sprung and revalved for me by jay foreman factory suzuki race team manager for $900 aud ($631 usd)
all up cost is $10,110 aud or $7,100 usd total it has 43hp at the wheel i use it daily the longest trip was equal to riding across usa 1.5 times except it was through outback australia and across the simpson desert.
oh and i fitted the kickstart kit $280 aud
I was going to buy a 300L but they where impossible to get at the time so I ended up getting a 2022 ktm 350 excf. This is my first non Japanese bike and I know what you are referring to. They have some "interesting" designs. I have had it for a year and so far I love riding it but it does keep disappointing me in other ways. For how expensive they are, they sure cheap out on some basic stuff. there's about 6k in mods and I do not even have supermoto wheels. The thing is really close to being as powerful as a 450 MX bike though. So fun off road and can even rip the dunes.
Could you share a link to the suspension you went with ? And also your other recommendations. Thanks !
Hi Jake! What are the best mods for the engine and what impact did each have?
Custom built congruent rear shock best way to go and they'll be there to back you up
good stuff
And just like that your back in my feed...
Let the games begin
Did u calibrate the speedo somehow when changing wheel diameter ?
Got the “tall” Seat Concepts on my DRZ ….. niiiiiiiiiiiice.
8k miles on my 300 rally. Gonna ring out the motor and already have a cb500 motor laying in garage. Swap doesnt look difficult. Bike really only needs suspension. 50 cc or 20-30 lbs lighter would really benefit it.
Oh that’s so cool. I love seeing those 500 swaps. Kinda one do one on a rally.
@@TheGardenSnake that's the plan. Love the content. Look forward to seeing what you have planned. That 300 motor is tough to kill. I've been beating on it.
After putting that 500 engine in you'll definitely need to work on the suspension. And maybe even do a Brake upgrade.
Can't imagine that the 500 engine is lighter than the 300.
@@Daniel-dj7fh that 500 engine is big and heavy and not very powerful. Not even sure it would increase power / weight ratio
@@chrishart8548 the weight of the 500's is not just the engine, 45kg of that is the engine. And with double the power, I don't see why it can't be good
Finally!!!
They sound the same to my ears on a recording. Can anyone give a description of the change with no DB killer? Mine is currently installed.
I made the same mistake pissing away 4-5 grand. I sold my CRF300L rally after all the work, bought an orange bike, I never been happier. Even after all that work, it wasn't half the bike I have now.
Saying you have confidence in a vehicle is huge into having fun.... my old P/U Truck is one that I don't have any concerns of it
making it half way across the country & that's a confidence that allows you to have fun if there's fun to be had>? I'm looking
at this bike & a few others but the suspension is one I'd like to know more about. Are there any other Honda's that the front
forks can be swapped out directly? And I didn't catch the name of the Fork/Suspension guys he named but I do want to see
what they have? peace
Are you using in helmet speakers and VOX for the Baofeng??
I have a stock 300L. I'm going to leave it that way. I ride with a couple friends and we use comms. Aftermarket exhausts are way too loud. I had a 250L with full FMF exhaust, even with the Q4 it was still annoyingly loud. We ride mostly logging roads so it works great for me.
Well the exhaust part depends, in Germany you're only legally allowed to put an exhaust on which isn't louder (give or take 2dB) than the original one.
So if you get a proper slipon and leave your cat and dbKiller in, it shouldn't be louder than stock. But it could have a nicer sound profile or tune.
On my cb500f, a huge chunk of exhaust rattle disappeared and I could hear the intake after swapping my muffler out with a Mivv gp.
sir did you get the cut off issue?
If you're new to Enduro, I think the 300 would be great with it stock. I've had 6 street bikes and bought a 22 ktm 500. I don't like the service intervals because I ride mostly road. I've had zero issues with mine at 7000 thousand miles. I bought some cool shit a exhaust and programmer from an engine builder, making a world of difference. I can do 5 gear clutch ups and I'm 250lbs.
If you're a street bike guy and are looking to move to enduro, definitely go for the 300.