@@ShonkyProductions I built the Cobra back in 2007 using a kit from Factory Five Racing. I sold it but getting the itch to build another one. They are a ton of fun to drive, though my 300l Rally fairs better in the dirt. 😉
There is nothing shonky about your filming. I can’t recall watching a ride video in its entirety in a long time. Here is what I like. No loud obnoxious music, no loud mouthed uncouth massacre of the English language ( which is very common amongst Aussie and US riders). A considered, ego-free commentary of events. You showed the insanity of riding 200 kg bikes in the bush compare to the excellent 300. That was very tough terrain and you made the right decisions when crossing those creeks. Keep it up.
Thanks for the comments and kind words. I'm trying to improve the quality of my videos with each one. Please take a look at my latest video "CRF 300 Rally in Sand" and let me know what you think. I did add some music and I'm very interested in hearing your feedback. Sean
Really enjoyed watching this. Great to see someone in OZ finally putting the rally to the test in genuinely rough terrain. Look forward to watching more of your stuff until I can get my hands on my own.
That was a hard but awesome day in the saddle! With the Proper tires and a little suspension work looks like the Rally can do anything! Can’t wait to get mine! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Mark, thanks for your comments. I think a lot of people will be surprised by what the CRF 300 Rally can do, I know all my mates are. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos to keep you informed and entertained until yours arrives.
I’m exhausted just watching this lol. I couldn’t imagine how exhausted I would have been on that ride. I’ve been doing some research on the crf rally and it’s overall performance and capabilities. The most complaints I read about is the suspension. Looks like it was holding it’s own for the most part. I’m riding a TRK currently and it’s a beast to manage in the rough stuff. Not fun picking up fully loaded either. It will do it but at a cost. I’m looking for something lighter but that’s not a total dog either. I don’t ride much single track and try to avoid interstates as much as possible. I’m just worried the CRF may be under powered with camping gear loaded etc. Exactly why I watch these videos and greatly appreciate it! Keep it rubber side down! Thanks!
Hi Jamie, thanks for your comments. Yes, it was a tiring adventure that one. The CRF300 Rally does great loaded up too. Have a look at my Nundle Adventure video as I was carrying all my camping gear in that video. I am also preparing for a Simpson Desert crossing and will be carrying everything I need, plus extra fuel and water. I would recommend thinking about the CRF300 for what you describe.
I was shopping around for 300 ralley reviews as I’m looking to pick one up. Just saw this on MadTV and cam across your video as a happy coincidence, didn’t know you had a channel. I knew it was the same ride I saw on MadTV as soon as I saw Nuggets top box. This was a great video, glad to have it from a 300 ralley riders POV.
Hi Tednrok, I'm just starting out with my channel so thanks for watching and the kind words. If you like my content and you haven't already... Please subscribe to stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos. Sean
Holi Shitters, what a adventure! Job done very well. Rally owner here as well. Good to see that the Rally is super capable. Thank you for sharing your adventure brother.
I am convinced that a twin cylinder bike has no business being in the Australian bush ... the bike MUST be under 200 kgs and with euro emission requirements they will NEVER build a twin cylinder bike that light ... the performance of your 300 rally has even put me off the 701 LR (which I considered the true outback unicorn) ... that rally is brilliant.
Coming off an Africa Twin I can tell you that you have hit the nail on the head. MUST be under 200kg. It's funny, on paper the 701 looks great, and Nugget and Dave went everywhere I did, but I'm so glad I was on the CRF 300 Rally.
@@ShonkyProductions Yes, have to agree. I own a '19 701E and even though the suspension helps me get away with a lot, its still a heavy bike for that type of riding. Unless your name is Tony Bou, you'll wear yourself out. I'd sell it tomorrow but that power is an addiction. I will be watching the arrival of the 450 CRF Rally very closely.
@@charliem5332 no, not in Australia. Now if Husqvarna made a bike to compete with the Honda 300 Rally, it would have to weigh a lot less one would think.
@@goatie977 Would enjoy a CRF 450 Rally, but Dave raised an interesting point in his MAD video, the larger engine creates gyroscopic forces that makes the bike feel heavier, even though the 701 and 300 are of similar weight. There was an interesting video by a young man who owns both the CRF300L and the CRF450L and he says the CRF300L feels lighter even though the 450 actually weighs less. How about a CRF 400 Rally? I'd love that and would pay for the much better CRF450RL suspension. At 58 years old, I need a light bike and my WR250R is feeling too tall as I start shrinking - getting old isn't for wusses. Going to put a deposit down on the CRF300L Rally.
Great ADV ride, Sean! Pity about the bloody weather though. Some stunning views and lookouts across Taipan Tops, and further out where you guys ended up. May have to do it again in dry weather 😁😉
Woot! Real men, there. I like to putt on forest and service roads, but this looks like actual work! Loved the hand saw...we needed one to swap a push to a pull throttle cable two rides ago!
It's kinda funny to see how the big, heavy bikes make riding that trail look so dramatic and then you hop across on that light 300 like it's nothing special haha. Light bikes are so fun.
Thanks Sean , I watched the Darcy version last night , now yours tonight , don't tell Dave , but enjoyed yours better because it felt more natural and no drama queen stuff , just honest arse puckering moments . I have ridden most of those roads and trails in the past 6 months and some of them are quite steep and very intimidating in wet conditions . I bet you were all quite relieved when you popped out onto Cabbage Tree rd .
Thanks for the comments. And a couple of people have said the same thing. Darcy likes to tell a "story", my style is to give my perspective of the ride/adventure. I'm still working all this RUclips / video editing stuff out myself and trying to make quality content. I enjoy the whole process and it was great to have Darcy make a video of the same ride to compare. He's actually spent a fair bit of time answering my RUclips questions and given me lots of camera and editing advise. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to reply. Oh, and you'll have to show me around up there another time... But on my enduro bike please. Sean
@@ShonkyProductions I spent many years riding the big adventure bike (BMW F 800 GS). I finally came to the conclusion lighter bike would be more enjoyable 😀
Good stuff, thanks for that, it's the first of your video I've watched, the opening scene with it pissing down made me think this was the UK, thank you for reminding me it rains elsewhere, even down under. Good riding skills, my arse was twitching just watching it. A good review of what the Rally can do off road.
Thanks Stephen and welcome to my channel. It was actually a nice change to be riding in the rain instead of dust. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE to stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
Your going to be the reason why I might get the rally instead of another standard 300la. I really miss my 300l (sold in 21 after 8800km). I never experienced the fun of riding on terrain like you're riding
Literally every adventure style ride with a lot of off road ends up with a big adventure bikes on the ground repeatedly. I've loved my DRZ400 but love my CRF300L Rally even more, little bikes>big bikes
Newer subscriber, awesome channel! You've got some mad skills. My rally won't get here to March, I hope, so lots of time to watch your videos and plan the mods.
I am very proud and impressed with the CRF 300 Rally. I've just returned from a 3 day ride with my mate on his 990 KTM and the 300 was awesome. Stay tuned for that video out in the next few days.
07:50... that there and 30 sec further bit... that shows how gnarly heavy big engined bikes offroad can become.. while you just darted right up no problem... i know what im buying this summer :D (i might check out the voge 300 rally allso!)
What a brilliant ride. I live in this area and I'd do this one for sure, got my 300 Rally on order so I can do longer adventure rides. My trusty KTM Freeride only has a 100km ish range. I recognise a lot of the route you did and it was already on my list. Just need some buddies to do it with for safety. (37F)
Except for the last "shortcut" bit in those sodden conditions anyway lol. How the heck did you get all the way from Jacky Barkers to myall lakes NP? Was it Myall River/Ghin-Doo-Ee just NW of Buladelah instead? Or was there a bunch missing. Cheers
Great minds think alike... I too had a KTM Freeride. I am very keen to get back out to that area and do some more riding and exploring. Let me know when you get your Rally arrives.
@@ShonkyProductions Parts of it yes as my range allows. And I've driven and bush walked a lot in the surrounds so I know some areas very well. I might just do that, I mostly ride solo and it is not the safest. Especially the further from home you go and if I'm getting use to a heavier bike.
@@NavyScrubz I do a lot of solo exploring too and the Rally is great for that type of riding. I'm not worried about having to turn it around at a dead end or take it over some rough tracks. You will love the fuel rang of the Rally, especially if you are just cruising around exploring.
Hi Brad, thanks for the message. I can't remember the name but we eventually got onto Jeep Trail. Yes, it's an awesome area. I'll have to bring my enduro bike next time.
Haha... Thanks Jeffrey. I'm not sure about "Great riders", but we can usually handle ourselves ok. Stay tuned for a new ride video coming out next week 🤞
wow what an adventure! I am planning to get a CRF 300 Rally and this video definitely makes me wanna explore the Aussie bush even more. Btw those log bridges look dodgy, I probably will chicken out even on a mountain bike! Great riding skill
Thanks Zhu, it certainly was an adventure. Those log bridges had me very worried but what can you do when all your mates have gone across and left you...?
Oh! Thats the MAD tv video! I wrote a question under there asking how was the CRF300Rally rider satisfied with the suspension, but I see now that you had it revalved, resprung.
Yes, we both did a video of that ride. I like to do the videos from my perspective and MAD TV likes to create a good story. I'm trying to answer all the CRF300 questions on Daves video comments too. Thanks for watching.
Hi Alexis, thanks for your comment. Yes, this bike surprises a lot of people with it's capability. I was lucky and found mine second-hand with only 500km on it.
hey, protip on osmand; in your offroad profile, set map style to offroad. include mountainbike routes, set nav settings to type bycicle and route preference to offroad. Might also set height lines to zoom level 11. Makes a world of difference in visualisation and routing. You could also set ms earth as secondary map with opacity slider on screen. Helps a lot to route trough questionable areas. This should be the perfect setting for ALL offroad bikers around the world, exept Belgian. Leave routing there on "car", and stay out of the woods & look at signs.
@@ShonkyProductions no prob. Took me ages to finetune an offroad profile , so if you can spare someone the agony of wading trough every menu, and a lot of trail and error. Now, it's best to create an offroad specific settings like described above. And a less aggressive offroad by selecting car, and a road motorcycle (i avoid highways there)
Hi, thanks for the comment. Thailand has been leading the world in development of aftermarket parts and accessories for the CRF 300 Rally. I have bash plate, exhaust and rear rack all from Thailand and love them. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos.
That was a tough ride! I am considering the CRF 300 Rally too, for my first serious steps off road. I think my Super Tenere would'nt come very far where you go!
Hi Leo, yes it was a tough ride. The CRF 300 Rally would be a great bike for getting into off road. As you can see in my other videos it can hold its own with the bigger bikes and is much easier to ride. I think I'd still be stuck in there if I was riding a Super Tenere! Good luck with your off road adventures, let me know what bike you get. Sean
Water crossings in Australia and all I can think of is: please don't let there be crocs! Meanwhile the Aussies just soldier on without a second thought :D :D
Haha.. I was having flash backs to riding in North Queensland where there are crocs! We were safe from crocs on this ride and only had worry about the deadly snakes and spiders.
Hi Rosario, thanks for your comments. I'm running Michelin Starcross 5 motocross/enduro tyres at the moment, they've done about 1500km and have about 40% left. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and I'll keep the videos coming.
Great post mate , looked like great fun , bit of a challenge but not much pushing and lifting, seemed like everywhere it looked slippery and hard the CRF’ s power delivery was perfect to get traction, and as you point out it keeps up with the bigger more expensive bikes no worries at all , Honda should be sponsoring you 😂 once guys see your channel CRF ‘s will be hot property . Well done mate 👍
Thanks Dale for your kind words. The CRF 300 Rally was the perfect bike in those conditions, just the right amount of power to get up everything without worrying about too much wheel spin. I've just received a performance ECU to give it a little more power and torque which will hopefully make it perfect. I'll be hitting the soft sands of Stockton Beach next for a real test of it's ability. SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally real world demonstrations.
Be very interested in the results Sean I have a 2017 rally with the cbr300r engine in it (this was before Honda released the 300) . Wonder if the ecu would lift the cbr300r engine too?? Conditions looked very WET!!
@@1964mjc Good work with your conversion. Send Maverick from 550performace a message and ask him. I wonder if the CBR motor might have a different cam? The ECU definitely increased mid range power. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for my next video when I review and test the ECU.
@@ShonkyProductions yep subbed today the cbr300r engine is different cams maybe they do one specifically for the cbr300r motor ? Yeah I was fed up waiting for Honda to bring this bike out - so I have the homemade crf300 rally - so obvious really the 300r has been around since about 2015.
You made a video, so Interesting i really enjoyed a lot and watched full, that area is so beautiful, ita real adventure you guys did, you guys looks very experienced. Your bikes is ideal for such adventure, I don't think so that bmw 1250 can make it what is your experience says please share it...thanks
Hi Masood, thanks for watching and for your kind words. A BMW1250 might of made it through the first day but definitely would not have made it through the second day when Nugget took us on his "Short Cut". My CRF 300 Rally was perfect for the whole ride, but worked really well when the tracks got steep, slippery, and tight. The Husqvarna 701's and the Ktm 500exc made it through as well but I was happy to be on the CRF in those conditions. I and the other riders are very experienced and have done years of riding and racing enduro. If you want to see more, please SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already and I'll keep the videos coming. Sean
@@ShonkyProductions thanks for reply...brother how can I not subscribe your channel...otherwise i will miss your trips..yes you are right that short cut was real adventure, ones I rode crf 250 I fall in love because of the balance, but I felt it's got less power, but now I saw your 300 is doing very well..if I go for crf 450l it's got more power..for that king of adventure 300 is super..good luck brother..take care waiting for new video..regards
Never "adjust" the pressure on a heavy adv bike. If you hit a rot or a sharp stone the weight of the bike will pinch the tire and/or the inner-tube. Use the same pressure as on the street. Ride safe. :)
If not for the larger fuel tank, wouldn't the non-rally version of the CRF 300 do better in these off-road conditions? (Trying to decide between the two.)
"That was not fun. That was not Fun at All!" 29:41 Crazy stuff, man! haha..Great video. I enjoyed this one. I'm going through them all now. Subcribed. Enjoy your content.
Thanks Jay, I'm not sure what the weight difference is but I had 14kg of food, water, camping gear, tools and spare clothes on the 300 and didn't notice the weight.
@@ShonkyProductions I have weighed my 300 rally out of curiosity. With all the mods crash bars skid plate rack and fuel it is 161 kg. This bike is replacing a 701which on paper is the same weight but I am sure someone lied 🤥. The 701 and my DR never felt as light and nimble as the 300. 14 kgs gears, you know how to pack light should show us your setup on one of the videos.
Haha... YES it was. I have another one planned that will be the same but over four days. I'm just waiting for this wet weather we've been having to go away. It looks like we're in for another summer, so the next ride could be more of the same!
Hahah... Thanks. Yes my Shonky Productions studio may be low budget but I know people would rather watch a video now, not wait for a Sunday night premiere! MAD TV does a great product and I hope to have at least some of Dave's success. Stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
Yes, as more and more people come to realise that bigger bikes aren't best when it comes to riding and exploring off road. Big bikes make great touring bikes but have too much weight for many situations off road. The CRF 300 Rally is able to tour fine and is much more suited to off road. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos. Sean
Thanks for your comments Tony, it's good to hear feedback that people are liking them. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE to stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
@@ShonkyProductions I've subscribed for now. I'm interested in the 300 Rally as I plan on buying two next year when my wife and I set out on an open enden journey. It will begin in the US but will hopefully bring us to OZ when we're done with North and South America... Keep the videos coming, but remember quality over quantity ;)
@@RoamingViking Wow, that's awesome 👍 The 300 Rally will be a great bike for you both. It will do the journey easily. When you get to Australia give me a shout and I'll show you around The Blue Mountains West of Sydney.
@@RoamingViking Excellent, looking forward to it. I've got a great 3 day ride from Sydney through the Blue Mountains. 1000ks staying overnight at Hill End and Jenolan Caves. I may make a video of it to show you the highlights.
Doing a ride with the famous Nugget hay 👍 . I do have to agree , a few of them river crossings and bridge , you all could of worked as a team ( and walked the bikes through some off them ) nothing worse then drowning a bike .
i almost bought a 701 last week. it was a 2020 at a good price, but i keep watching your videos and keep thinking the 300l Rally would suit me better and be much cheaper to buy and own. And reliability. Yet, if Dave or Nugget offered to trade their bikes for yours?
I hear what you're saying, Michael... IF I could afford any bike, I would buy a Husky 701 and add a rally kit to it. I'd have to upgrade the suspension and also change the gearbox gears so that it can cruise on the road comfortably. Once I did all that I'd be looking at about $25,000+ for a bike. To me, that's crazy! I can't afford that, but I can afford a Honda CRF 300 Rally that does everything a Husky 701 does... except accelerate as hard. The Husky has more power, but it also uses more fuel and 'feels' heavier in the hard or tight stuff. Have a good think about where you want to ride and what you want out of your bike. I'll be doing another big adventure ride with those boys in a few weeks, so stay tuned for the video on that to see how I did riding with the 701's.
High Sean Amazing adventure. What a gnarly ride. Looking forward to more of your epic trips on the little 300 I have been using a 550 chip on mine for a little while and it helps. Well done on the clay. I am more like Dave 😂 unfortunately I am using a golden tyre fatty on the front. Looks aggressive enough. Do you have experience with them on clay??
Hi Tony, thanks for your comments. I'll be putting out a review of the 550performance ECU very soon. I run the Golden Tyre fatty front on my enduro bike (Ktm250exc) and love it in the dry. I did a very wet and muddy ride with it a few weeks ago and I had a few front wheel washouts, maybe I was running too little air pressure in for the knobs to bite into. I'm thinking about putting one on the 300 Rally, it would be great in the sand and rocks, I like the way it handles rough terrain.
@@ShonkyProductions Thanks Sean I appreciate your insight, has got to be better then the 606 I usually run on the front which is marginal in clay. If you got the time can you please tell me what pressures you recommend on clay.
@@ShonkyProductions i had an Africa Twin for a few years but age and a dodgy back made it too difficult to manoeuvre and impossible to pick up. I’m sorely tempted!
Mate what can you tell about your height and your suspension set up? I'm 5'7 and 65 kilos and am thinking of getting into Adventure riding. This bike might be the go.
I'm 5'9 and I can get both feet (balls of feet, not flat foot) down. The suspension id setup for 80-100kg though. I have just today, wound down the rear preload 10mm and that has made it a bit better. If its too high you can either use a lowering link or get the suspension setup for your height (lowered)
Thanks Omar, They are a set of Michelin Starcross 5 that I had sitting in the shed. I had run them for a few rides on my KTM250exc and then taken them off. It's funny, I didn't like them in dry, dusty conditions but they were awesome in the wet. I've done 1500km on them now and they are about 60% worn.
Thanks mate, I'm still new to this RUclips thing and slowly learning the ropes. I'm trying to improve with each video so if you like the content please SUBSCRIBE and come along for the ride.
2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally Mods: Full suspension re-spring & re-valve Full Moto-X Exhaust 14/38 gearing ProTaper handlebars Bashplate and rack I'll be adding the 55-performance ECU and testing that on tomorrow's ride.
No, the ECU arrived while I was away on this trip. The bike still went great with the 14/38 gearing but was down in torque to use 6th gear under about 100kph..
Hi Daniel, I'm running the OSMand app. I've been using it for a few years and really like it... Plus, it's free. I've bought the paid version for a few extra features. I'm using a Chinese rugged phone that's dust, waterproof and shockproof. That setup is working well for me so far.
I'm running the Michelin Starcross 5 and they worked really well in the mud. They will probably be finished by 2000km as I'm doing some high-speed road kilometers too. I'm going to try something else next and try to find a combo that handles all conditions and lasts... We'll see. And if you're talking about that massive hole @30:50, then YES... that would have been really bad. Luckily someone had placed a stick and a white plastic bag to warn people.
@@ShonkyProductions I've now done exactly 5000 km on a set of D606 on my 250 Rally, primarily tarseal but also a lot of gravel roads and a good amount of sand and mud. The front is completely shot and I'll try the internet's MT21 next, but the rear still has 8mm on the centre tread blocks so I'm going to keep it a while longer and see what happens. I've decided to get MotoSR in Taupo to revalve everything and get springs more suited to me. Cost $1100-$1200 NZD, so $1000-$1100 AUS or $750-$825 is yankee money. For both ends.
@@BruceHoult Sounds like you will have a great set-up once the suspension is done. Thanks for the Dunlop 606 advice, I will give them a try for the rear soon. Stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
@@ShonkyProductions I imagine the D606 isn't as good in the clay / mud as your motocross tyre, but it's pretty good -- 10x better than the IRCs -- and road legal. Motoz Tractionator Enduro S/T (or even I/T) might be better than D606 in the mud (but probably not much), but really quite unpleasant on tar, and I believe they wear quickly too. Just got to suck it and see in the particular conditions I guess.
Well, Me being the impatient type... went onto forums and social media with a WANTED ad. To my surprise, I found someone who was considering selling his with only 500km on it, he had an old knee injury that was causing him pain when riding. We agreed on a price, and the bike was now mine. If you look hard enough they do pop up second hand, but not for long.
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I am reminded of the old racing adage: "More power helps on the straights, less weight helps everywhere" Great video and cheers from the USA!
Thanks, and how right you are. The AC Cobra in your photo is another example of that... My dream car.
@@ShonkyProductions I built the Cobra back in 2007 using a kit from Factory Five Racing. I sold it but getting the itch to build another one. They are a ton of fun to drive, though my 300l Rally fairs better in the dirt. 😉
There is nothing shonky about your filming. I can’t recall watching a ride video in its entirety in a long time. Here is what I like. No loud obnoxious music, no loud mouthed uncouth massacre of the English language ( which is very common amongst Aussie and US riders). A considered, ego-free commentary of events. You showed the insanity of riding 200 kg bikes in the bush compare to the excellent 300. That was very tough terrain and you made the right decisions when crossing those creeks. Keep it up.
Thanks for the comments and kind words. I'm trying to improve the quality of my videos with each one. Please take a look at my latest video "CRF 300 Rally in Sand" and let me know what you think. I did add some music and I'm very interested in hearing your feedback.
Sean
Nice adventure. Good to see just how capable the little 300 is.
Thanks, I think people greatly underestimate this bike.
Really enjoyed watching this. Great to see someone in OZ finally putting the rally to the test in genuinely rough terrain. Look forward to watching more of your stuff until I can get my hands on my own.
Thanks Sputnik, where are you located? The 300 Rally is very capable once the suspension is set-up.
@@sputnik5991 You've got some great riding down there when you do get one. I'm hoping to get down to the High Country soon on the Rally.
@@ShonkyProductions should be Itchy Boots is riding one all over South America to Alaska on one.
@@subaruadventures Yes, she's doing a great job!
This is the best advert i have ever seen against getting a bigger adventure bike
That was a hard but awesome day in the saddle! With the Proper tires and a little suspension work looks like the Rally can do anything! Can’t wait to get mine! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Mark, thanks for your comments. I think a lot of people will be surprised by what the CRF 300 Rally can do, I know all my mates are.
If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos to keep you informed and entertained until yours arrives.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to catch the latest videos. I'll be testing the CRF 300 Rally out on the sand as we explore beaches next time.
I’m exhausted just watching this lol. I couldn’t imagine how exhausted I would have been on that ride. I’ve been doing some research on the crf rally and it’s overall performance and capabilities. The most complaints I read about is the suspension. Looks like it was holding it’s own for the most part. I’m riding a TRK currently and it’s a beast to manage in the rough stuff. Not fun picking up fully loaded either. It will do it but at a cost. I’m looking for something lighter but that’s not a total dog either. I don’t ride much single track and try to avoid interstates as much as possible. I’m just worried the CRF may be under powered with camping gear loaded etc. Exactly why I watch these videos and greatly appreciate it! Keep it rubber side down!
Thanks!
Hi Jamie, thanks for your comments. Yes, it was a tiring adventure that one.
The CRF300 Rally does great loaded up too. Have a look at my Nundle Adventure video as I was carrying all my camping gear in that video. I am also preparing for a Simpson Desert crossing and will be carrying everything I need, plus extra fuel and water.
I would recommend thinking about the CRF300 for what you describe.
I was shopping around for 300 ralley reviews as I’m looking to pick one up. Just saw this on MadTV and cam across your video as a happy coincidence, didn’t know you had a channel. I knew it was the same ride I saw on MadTV as soon as I saw Nuggets top box. This was a great video, glad to have it from a 300 ralley riders POV.
Hi Tednrok, I'm just starting out with my channel so thanks for watching and the kind words.
If you like my content and you haven't already... Please subscribe to stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos.
Sean
Holi Shitters, what a adventure! Job done very well. Rally owner here as well. Good to see that the Rally is super capable. Thank you for sharing your adventure brother.
Hi Mate, thanks for your comment. The CRF300 Rally is very underrated fir it's ability.
Enjoy your bike 👍
Nugget will never die wondering will he. Gotta give him credit. Great video . luvd it.
Thanks Goatie, It's always an adventure with Nugget around. If you'd like to see more please SUBSCRIBE.
Rally was handling pretty much everything and it handled effortlessly!
Its really an all rounder bike!
I think this is the bike that I'll ever need!!
Yes, that's what is so good about this bike... it can do everything and do it all with ease.
I am convinced that a twin cylinder bike has no business being in the Australian bush ... the bike MUST be under 200 kgs and with euro emission requirements they will NEVER build a twin cylinder bike that light ... the performance of your 300 rally has even put me off the 701 LR (which I considered the true outback unicorn) ... that rally is brilliant.
Coming off an Africa Twin I can tell you that you have hit the nail on the head. MUST be under 200kg. It's funny, on paper the 701 looks great, and Nugget and Dave went everywhere I did, but I'm so glad I was on the CRF 300 Rally.
@@ShonkyProductions Yes, have to agree. I own a '19 701E and even though the suspension helps me get away with a lot, its still a heavy bike for that type of riding. Unless your name is Tony Bou, you'll wear yourself out. I'd sell it tomorrow but that power is an addiction. I will be watching the arrival of the 450 CRF Rally very closely.
@@goatie977 is there any actual word of a 450 rally coming along?
@@charliem5332 no, not in Australia. Now if Husqvarna made a bike to compete with the Honda 300 Rally, it would have to weigh a lot less one would think.
@@goatie977 Would enjoy a CRF 450 Rally, but Dave raised an interesting point in his MAD video, the larger engine creates gyroscopic forces that makes the bike feel heavier, even though the 701 and 300 are of similar weight. There was an interesting video by a young man who owns both the CRF300L and the CRF450L and he says the CRF300L feels lighter even though the 450 actually weighs less. How about a CRF 400 Rally? I'd love that and would pay for the much better CRF450RL suspension. At 58 years old, I need a light bike and my WR250R is feeling too tall as I start shrinking - getting old isn't for wusses. Going to put a deposit down on the CRF300L Rally.
Great ADV ride, Sean! Pity about the bloody weather though. Some stunning views and lookouts across Taipan Tops, and further out where you guys ended up. May have to do it again in dry weather 😁😉
Definitely, that's exactly what I was thinking as I was riding through. I'll head back up there in a few months.
Woot! Real men, there. I like to putt on forest and service roads, but this looks like actual work! Loved the hand saw...we needed one to swap a push to a pull throttle cable two rides ago!
Yes, we often explore well off the main service roads and need to be prepared for cutting fallen trees etc.
That's exactly what I ordered my rally 3 hundy for and its due about now. Really enjoyed your production thanks.
Hope it turns up soon for you.
It's kinda funny to see how the big, heavy bikes make riding that trail look so dramatic and then you hop across on that light 300 like it's nothing special haha. Light bikes are so fun.
Very true 👍
Wow what a trip. Definitely better on a small bike I reckon. Great video. Cheers Jeff
Jeff, smaller bikes are the way to go. Less worry = More fun.
Thanks Sean , I watched the Darcy version last night , now yours tonight , don't tell Dave , but enjoyed yours better because it felt more natural and no drama queen stuff , just honest arse puckering moments . I have ridden most of those roads and trails in the past 6 months and some of them are quite steep and very intimidating in wet conditions . I bet you were all quite relieved when you popped out onto Cabbage Tree rd .
Thanks for the comments. And a couple of people have said the same thing. Darcy likes to tell a "story", my style is to give my perspective of the ride/adventure.
I'm still working all this RUclips / video editing stuff out myself and trying to make quality content. I enjoy the whole process and it was great to have Darcy make a video of the same ride to compare. He's actually spent a fair bit of time answering my RUclips questions and given me lots of camera and editing advise.
Thanks again for watching and taking the time to reply.
Oh, and you'll have to show me around up there another time... But on my enduro bike please.
Sean
I think u r amazing, beautiful. Also very brave…..thanks for taking me to ur adventure. Please take care of yourself. 🙏🏽😘
Thank you, I will
Awesome video. Honda looked really good
Thanks Mark, it did really well on this ride.
A lot of scary moments. Well done. I am more & more impressed by the CRF 300
Thanks mate, it is a very capable and fun bike.
@@ShonkyProductions I spent many years riding the big adventure bike (BMW F 800 GS). I finally came to the conclusion lighter bike would be more enjoyable 😀
Good stuff, thanks for that, it's the first of your video I've watched, the opening scene with it pissing down made me think this was the UK, thank you for reminding me it rains elsewhere, even down under. Good riding skills, my arse was twitching just watching it. A good review of what the Rally can do off road.
Thanks Stephen and welcome to my channel. It was actually a nice change to be riding in the rain instead of dust.
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Your going to be the reason why I might get the rally instead of another standard 300la. I really miss my 300l (sold in 21 after 8800km). I never experienced the fun of riding on terrain like you're riding
These bikes are so much fun to ride, I hope you get yours soon.
im glad i have a rally on order,that was epic sean
Thanks mate, you will LOVE IT.
Went to barrington tops a couple weeks ago. Was so cool. Muddy as.
Hi Jesse,
Yes, it's an awesome place. I want to go back there soon. I bet it was cold if you camped there.
Great video. Good choice in NOT using music.
Thanks, and I agree.
Wild ride, thank for the excellent video.
This video has totally sold me on the 300 Rally! Loved every second of it. Bring a machete with you next time! 🙃 Subscribed!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm heading across the Simpson Desert next, hopefully no machete needed.
Impressive bikes and riding. 'Didn't look like much fun.... more of an achievement !
Haha... Yes, some of it wasn't fun, but we all love a good adventure!
Literally every adventure style ride with a lot of off road ends up with a big adventure bikes on the ground repeatedly. I've loved my DRZ400 but love my CRF300L Rally even more, little bikes>big bikes
Newer subscriber, awesome channel! You've got some mad skills. My rally won't get here to March, I hope, so lots of time to watch your videos and plan the mods.
What a show for the 300l ! I just put a deposit on one today. New Sub and great video. Thank you.
Hi Jace, welcome aboard!
Have a look at my Simpson Desert series to see what the bike can doo all loaded up.
Nice vid my man the Crf 300l rally is a good enduro bike 👍🤟
Thanks. Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it handled those enduro trails.
damn, you guys are hardcore. you should be proud of the Honda.
I am very proud and impressed with the CRF 300 Rally.
I've just returned from a 3 day ride with my mate on his 990 KTM and the 300 was awesome.
Stay tuned for that video out in the next few days.
07:50... that there and 30 sec further bit... that shows how gnarly heavy big engined bikes offroad can become.. while you just darted right up no problem... i know what im buying this summer :D (i might check out the voge 300 rally allso!)
Exactly. It's not power you need for offroad.
What a brilliant ride. I live in this area and I'd do this one for sure, got my 300 Rally on order so I can do longer adventure rides. My trusty KTM Freeride only has a 100km ish range. I recognise a lot of the route you did and it was already on my list. Just need some buddies to do it with for safety. (37F)
Except for the last "shortcut" bit in those sodden conditions anyway lol. How the heck did you get all the way from Jacky Barkers to myall lakes NP? Was it Myall River/Ghin-Doo-Ee just NW of Buladelah instead? Or was there a bunch missing. Cheers
Great minds think alike... I too had a KTM Freeride.
I am very keen to get back out to that area and do some more riding and exploring. Let me know when you get your Rally arrives.
@@NavyScrubz Yes, it was around Buladelah. Sounds like you know the area pretty well.
@@ShonkyProductions Parts of it yes as my range allows. And I've driven and bush walked a lot in the surrounds so I know some areas very well. I might just do that, I mostly ride solo and it is not the safest. Especially the further from home you go and if I'm getting use to a heavier bike.
@@NavyScrubz I do a lot of solo exploring too and the Rally is great for that type of riding. I'm not worried about having to turn it around at a dead end or take it over some rough tracks. You will love the fuel rang of the Rally, especially if you are just cruising around exploring.
That's a proper adventure!!
simply AWESOME , I love your LAND....it's a luna park for ADV Bike, GREAT. Thank you for yours video!
Haha... Love that comment "luna Park for ADV bike"... Yes, it is.
Hey mate, I live at Markwell & ride this area quite a bit, but I can’t work out the trail home you called “ Nuggets shortcut” great area to ride.
Hi Brad, thanks for the message. I can't remember the name but we eventually got onto Jeep Trail.
Yes, it's an awesome area. I'll have to bring my enduro bike next time.
Covid Dave will be waiting outside the Honda shop on Monday morning.
Haha.... He does very well on the 990 but it's a pain to manhandle.
Woooh! what a ride I bow my hat to you guys amazing video.
Thanks Andrew. I'm currently preparing for an unassisted Simpson Desert crossing, so stay tuned for that series starting in the next few weeks.
AWESOME video!! You guys are great riders!!!
Haha... Thanks Jeffrey. I'm not sure about "Great riders", but we can usually handle ourselves ok.
Stay tuned for a new ride video coming out next week 🤞
Bloody brilliant mate...scenery unreal, we have nothing like that here. Audio sorted, just remember when rec is on/off 🤣👍
Thanks SS, I'm still trying to improve the audio. Where are you located?
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@@sausagesandwichSA Nice work. I've subscribed to yours.
excellent content mate keep it up! considering the 300
Go the little Honda in the mud! Great video thanks!
Thanks 👍
You guys are f**king nuts, loved every second of this video. Thanks for the inspiration and much cudos from California!
Thanks Riley, it was a great ride. I'm currently trying to cross the Simpson Desert with my mate Dave.
wow what an adventure! I am planning to get a CRF 300 Rally and this video definitely makes me wanna explore the Aussie bush even more. Btw those log bridges look dodgy, I probably will chicken out even on a mountain bike! Great riding skill
Thanks Zhu, it certainly was an adventure.
Those log bridges had me very worried but what can you do when all your mates have gone across and left you...?
@@ShonkyProductions that’s true… definitely some adrenaline rush there
Oh! Thats the MAD tv video! I wrote a question under there asking how was the CRF300Rally rider satisfied with the suspension, but I see now that you had it revalved, resprung.
Yes, we both did a video of that ride. I like to do the videos from my perspective and MAD TV likes to create a good story.
I'm trying to answer all the CRF300 questions on Daves video comments too.
Thanks for watching.
Far more than my expectations and places this bike go! To bad they are short on stock!
Hi Alexis, thanks for your comment.
Yes, this bike surprises a lot of people with it's capability. I was lucky and found mine second-hand with only 500km on it.
Light small bores for the win!
That was some impressive riding!!!!
Love my 300l Rally. You deserve more subs for videos like these!
Thanks Marcus 👍
hey, protip on osmand; in your offroad profile, set map style to offroad. include mountainbike routes, set nav settings to type bycicle and route preference to offroad. Might also set height lines to zoom level 11. Makes a world of difference in visualisation and routing. You could also set ms earth as secondary map with opacity slider on screen. Helps a lot to route trough questionable areas. This should be the perfect setting for ALL offroad bikers around the world, exept Belgian. Leave routing there on "car", and stay out of the woods & look at signs.
Great advice, thanks. I'll set it up like that now.
@@ShonkyProductions no prob. Took me ages to finetune an offroad profile , so if you can spare someone the agony of wading trough every menu, and a lot of trail and error. Now, it's best to create an offroad specific settings like described above. And a less aggressive offroad by selecting car, and a road motorcycle (i avoid highways there)
@@jeanxlaxon7897 I had a little play with it this morning. I like the off-road setting.
@@ShonkyProductions told ya! Do a video on it, i'll post it onto adv reddits 😁
Love crf rally from Thailand
Hi, thanks for the comment. Thailand has been leading the world in development of aftermarket parts and accessories for the CRF 300 Rally. I have bash plate, exhaust and rear rack all from Thailand and love them.
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That was a tough ride! I am considering the CRF 300 Rally too, for my first serious steps off road. I think my Super Tenere would'nt come very far where you go!
Hi Leo, yes it was a tough ride.
The CRF 300 Rally would be a great bike for getting into off road. As you can see in my other videos it can hold its own with the bigger bikes and is much easier to ride.
I think I'd still be stuck in there if I was riding a Super Tenere!
Good luck with your off road adventures, let me know what bike you get.
Sean
Wow. Crazy. Great video.
Haha... It was fun ride.
Your making great Vids + great commentary 👌 love em keep it up .
I want to get a bike !
Hey John, thanks for the comments.
Stay tuned for more.
Great job mate enjoyed that
Thanks Mal, stay tuned for more.
Water crossings in Australia and all I can think of is: please don't let there be crocs!
Meanwhile the Aussies just soldier on without a second thought :D :D
Haha.. I was having flash backs to riding in North Queensland where there are crocs! We were safe from crocs on this ride and only had worry about the deadly snakes and spiders.
Greetings
WOOW what a fantastic journey 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 thanks for the ride
What type tires do you have on?
Keep producing more videos.
Hi Rosario, thanks for your comments. I'm running Michelin Starcross 5 motocross/enduro tyres at the moment, they've done about 1500km and have about 40% left. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and I'll keep the videos coming.
Excellent. Hard ride. WELL DONE !!!
Thanks Daniel, we all had a great sense of achievement when we returned from that ride.
Great post mate , looked like great fun , bit of a challenge but not much pushing and lifting, seemed like everywhere it looked slippery and hard the CRF’ s power delivery was perfect to get traction, and as you point out it keeps up with the bigger more expensive bikes no worries at all , Honda should be sponsoring you 😂 once guys see your channel CRF ‘s will be hot property . Well done mate 👍
Thanks Dale for your kind words.
The CRF 300 Rally was the perfect bike in those conditions, just the right amount of power to get up everything without worrying about too much wheel spin.
I've just received a performance ECU to give it a little more power and torque which will hopefully make it perfect. I'll be hitting the soft sands of Stockton Beach next for a real test of it's ability. SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally real world demonstrations.
Be very interested in the results Sean I have a 2017 rally with the cbr300r engine in it (this was before Honda released the 300) . Wonder if the ecu would lift the cbr300r engine too?? Conditions looked very WET!!
@@1964mjc Good work with your conversion. Send Maverick from 550performace a message and ask him. I wonder if the CBR motor might have a different cam? The ECU definitely increased mid range power. If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for my next video when I review and test the ECU.
@@ShonkyProductions yep subbed today the cbr300r engine is different cams maybe they do one specifically for the cbr300r motor ? Yeah I was fed up waiting for Honda to bring this bike out - so I have the homemade crf300 rally - so obvious really the 300r has been around since about 2015.
You made a video, so Interesting i really enjoyed a lot and watched full, that area is so beautiful, ita real adventure you guys did, you guys looks very experienced. Your bikes is ideal for such adventure, I don't think so that bmw 1250 can make it what is your experience says please share it...thanks
Hi Masood, thanks for watching and for your kind words.
A BMW1250 might of made it through the first day but definitely would not have made it through the second day when Nugget took us on his "Short Cut".
My CRF 300 Rally was perfect for the whole ride, but worked really well when the tracks got steep, slippery, and tight. The Husqvarna 701's and the Ktm 500exc made it through as well but I was happy to be on the CRF in those conditions.
I and the other riders are very experienced and have done years of riding and racing enduro. If you want to see more, please SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already and I'll keep the videos coming.
Sean
@@ShonkyProductions thanks for reply...brother how can I not subscribe your channel...otherwise i will miss your trips..yes you are right that short cut was real adventure, ones I rode crf 250 I fall in love because of the balance, but I felt it's got less power, but now I saw your 300 is doing very well..if I go for crf 450l it's got more power..for that king of adventure 300 is super..good luck brother..take care waiting for new video..regards
@@masoodkhan7156 Thanks brother Masood, I have another big adventure coming up in early March but I'll keep the videos coming in the meantime. 👍
@@ShonkyProductions all the best shonky bro..
Never "adjust" the pressure on a heavy adv bike. If you hit a rot or a sharp stone the weight of the bike will pinch the tire and/or the inner-tube. Use the same pressure as on the street. Ride safe. :)
Hi Booghy, thanks for your comment.
This is amazing 🤩, thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
I watching this before, but MAD version... wow cheers
Yes, two different perspectives of the same ride. Thanks for watching.
Good video mate
If not for the larger fuel tank, wouldn't the non-rally version of the CRF 300 do better in these off-road conditions? (Trying to decide between the two.)
Yes, and you can always put a bigger fuel tank on the L model. I prefer the Rally for the extra comfort the fairing gives on long adventure rides.
@@ShonkyProductions Thanks
That creek crossing! How do you know there are no freshies there?
Hi Suzy, we were fairly confident there are no crocodiles in it.. they haven't invaded this far south in Australia... yet
Really enjoyed this video thanks
Thanks Theo, Glad you liked it.
"That was not fun. That was not Fun at All!" 29:41 Crazy stuff, man! haha..Great video. I enjoyed this one. I'm going through them all now. Subcribed. Enjoy your content.
Excellent, thanks for joining us... Hope you enjoy the ride.
Love the video. What is the weight difference fully loaded Holyfield between 701 Endura or 690 and the 300 rally?
Thanks Jay, I'm not sure what the weight difference is but I had 14kg of food, water, camping gear, tools and spare clothes on the 300 and didn't notice the weight.
@@ShonkyProductions I have weighed my 300 rally out of curiosity. With all the mods crash bars skid plate rack and fuel it is 161 kg. This bike is replacing a 701which on paper is the same weight but I am sure someone lied 🤥. The 701 and my DR never felt as light and nimble as the 300.
14 kgs gears, you know how to pack light should show us your setup on one of the videos.
Wow ,adventure ride is right!
Haha... YES it was. I have another one planned that will be the same but over four days. I'm just waiting for this wet weather we've been having to go away. It looks like we're in for another summer, so the next ride could be more of the same!
Looks like fun! You uploaded the video and got it out there, unlike those blokes at MAD TV 😜
Hahah... Thanks.
Yes my Shonky Productions studio may be low budget but I know people would rather watch a video now, not wait for a Sunday night premiere!
MAD TV does a great product and I hope to have at least some of Dave's success.
Stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
Subbed! Nice adventure, wish I had that over here!
Thanks so much, noostNL 👍
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@@ShonkyProductions Nice! May I ask what tires you're using?
@@noostNL I am currently running Michelin Starcross 5.
Hi there, Awesome ride!!! just wondering what add-on windscreen you use? Is it easy to raise and lower? does it help on the highway? Cheers
Yes, it's awesome.
Very easy to adjust in 30 seconds.
I bought it on eBay.
Great video. What type of tires you had for this trip?
Hi, thanks for your message. I was running Michelin StarCross 5. Soft front and Medium rear.
im sure after that ride Dave went with smaller bike lol
U guys need intercom helmets so u guys can communicate properly
The Honda is dominating, big bikes struggling a little. …
Yes, as more and more people come to realise that bigger bikes aren't best when it comes to riding and exploring off road. Big bikes make great touring bikes but have too much weight for many situations off road.
The CRF 300 Rally is able to tour fine and is much more suited to off road.
Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more CRF 300 Rally videos.
Sean
What a gnarly ride 😄 Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your comments Tony, it's good to hear feedback that people are liking them.
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@@ShonkyProductions I've subscribed for now. I'm interested in the 300 Rally as I plan on buying two next year when my wife and I set out on an open enden journey. It will begin in the US but will hopefully bring us to OZ when we're done with North and South America... Keep the videos coming, but remember quality over quantity ;)
@@RoamingViking Wow, that's awesome 👍
The 300 Rally will be a great bike for you both. It will do the journey easily.
When you get to Australia give me a shout and I'll show you around The Blue Mountains West of Sydney.
@@ShonkyProductions Don't be surprised if/when I take you up on that offer 🙂
@@RoamingViking Excellent, looking forward to it.
I've got a great 3 day ride from Sydney through the Blue Mountains. 1000ks staying overnight at Hill End and Jenolan Caves.
I may make a video of it to show you the highlights.
Doing a ride with the famous Nugget hay 👍 . I do have to agree , a few of them river crossings and bridge , you all could of worked as a team ( and walked the bikes through some off them ) nothing worse then drowning a bike .
Nugget did say that his agent will send me the bill for any footage of him I use 😂
@@ShonkyProductions funny the 701 would be the ones given to test I believe
So excited for this. Who did the suspension on your bike?
Pro-Moto Suspension
i almost bought a 701 last week. it was a 2020 at a good price, but i keep watching your videos and keep thinking the 300l Rally would suit me better and be much cheaper to buy and own. And reliability. Yet, if Dave or Nugget offered to trade their bikes for yours?
I hear what you're saying, Michael... IF I could afford any bike, I would buy a Husky 701 and add a rally kit to it. I'd have to upgrade the suspension and also change the gearbox gears so that it can cruise on the road comfortably. Once I did all that I'd be looking at about $25,000+ for a bike.
To me, that's crazy! I can't afford that, but I can afford a Honda CRF 300 Rally that does everything a Husky 701 does... except accelerate as hard. The Husky has more power, but it also uses more fuel and 'feels' heavier in the hard or tight stuff.
Have a good think about where you want to ride and what you want out of your bike. I'll be doing another big adventure ride with those boys in a few weeks, so stay tuned for the video on that to see how I did riding with the 701's.
Here i am local to bulah. Looking at reviews on this bike thinking of getting one 🤣
You have some great riding at your doorstep, just be careful where you decide to go...🤔
High Sean
Amazing adventure. What a gnarly ride. Looking forward to more of your epic trips on the little 300 I have been using a 550 chip on mine for a little while and it helps.
Well done on the clay. I am more like Dave 😂 unfortunately I am using a golden tyre fatty on the front. Looks aggressive enough. Do you have experience with them on clay??
Hi Tony, thanks for your comments. I'll be putting out a review of the 550performance ECU very soon.
I run the Golden Tyre fatty front on my enduro bike (Ktm250exc) and love it in the dry. I did a very wet and muddy ride with it a few weeks ago and I had a few front wheel washouts, maybe I was running too little air pressure in for the knobs to bite into.
I'm thinking about putting one on the 300 Rally, it would be great in the sand and rocks, I like the way it handles rough terrain.
@@ShonkyProductions Thanks Sean I appreciate your insight, has got to be better then the 606 I usually run on the front which is marginal in clay.
If you got the time can you please tell me what pressures you recommend on clay.
…..what a great little motorcycle.
Hi Geoff, yes it is a great little motorcycle!
@@ShonkyProductions i had an Africa Twin for a few years but age and a dodgy back made it too difficult to manoeuvre and impossible to pick up. I’m sorely tempted!
wow! this was some awsome adventure! :)
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That honda has proved it is a very capable motorcycle.
Small is better.
Hi Dale, it is really capable and surprises a lot of people.
I agree, smaller is better and more FUN!
Hat off for all of you...not an easy ride in the parc!
Thanks Robert, it certainly took a turn for the worst!
Mate what can you tell about your height and your suspension set up? I'm 5'7 and 65 kilos and am thinking of getting into Adventure riding. This bike might be the go.
I'm 5'9 and I can get both feet (balls of feet, not flat foot) down. The suspension id setup for 80-100kg though. I have just today, wound down the rear preload 10mm and that has made it a bit better. If its too high you can either use a lowering link or get the suspension setup for your height (lowered)
Great video. What tires are you running?
Thanks Omar, They are a set of Michelin Starcross 5 that I had sitting in the shed. I had run them for a few rides on my KTM250exc and then taken them off.
It's funny, I didn't like them in dry, dusty conditions but they were awesome in the wet. I've done 1500km on them now and they are about 60% worn.
great Editing , well done
Thanks mate, I'm still new to this RUclips thing and slowly learning the ropes. I'm trying to improve with each video so if you like the content please SUBSCRIBE and come along for the ride.
@@ShonkyProductions have SUBSCRIBE
@@StayingSane Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Is this Australia ?
YES, sorry I didn't introduce the video better. New South Wales in Australia.
Give us the details about the CRF, any mods to endure this journey?
Thanks
2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally
Mods:
Full suspension re-spring & re-valve
Full Moto-X Exhaust
14/38 gearing
ProTaper handlebars
Bashplate and rack
I'll be adding the 55-performance ECU and testing that on tomorrow's ride.
Did you do this ride with the chip installed?
No, the ECU arrived while I was away on this trip. The bike still went great with the 14/38 gearing but was down in torque to use 6th gear under about 100kph..
What app are you using for navigation?
Hi Daniel,
I'm running the OSMand app. I've been using it for a few years and really like it... Plus, it's free. I've bought the paid version for a few extra features.
I'm using a Chinese rugged phone that's dust, waterproof and shockproof.
That setup is working well for me so far.
What is your tyre choice for the mud Sean ??? @33:50 OMG good job you didn’t hit that at speed !!!
I'm running the Michelin Starcross 5 and they worked really well in the mud. They will probably be finished by 2000km as I'm doing some high-speed road kilometers too. I'm going to try something else next and try to find a combo that handles all conditions and lasts... We'll see.
And if you're talking about that massive hole @30:50, then YES... that would have been really bad. Luckily someone had placed a stick and a white plastic bag to warn people.
@@ShonkyProductions I've now done exactly 5000 km on a set of D606 on my 250 Rally, primarily tarseal but also a lot of gravel roads and a good amount of sand and mud. The front is completely shot and I'll try the internet's MT21 next, but the rear still has 8mm on the centre tread blocks so I'm going to keep it a while longer and see what happens. I've decided to get MotoSR in Taupo to revalve everything and get springs more suited to me. Cost $1100-$1200 NZD, so $1000-$1100 AUS or $750-$825 is yankee money. For both ends.
@@BruceHoult Sounds like you will have a great set-up once the suspension is done.
Thanks for the Dunlop 606 advice, I will give them a try for the rear soon.
Stay tuned for my next video from Stockton Beach... Coming Soon.
@@ShonkyProductions I imagine the D606 isn't as good in the clay / mud as your motocross tyre, but it's pretty good -- 10x better than the IRCs -- and road legal. Motoz Tractionator Enduro S/T (or even I/T) might be better than D606 in the mud (but probably not much), but really quite unpleasant on tar, and I believe they wear quickly too. Just got to suck it and see in the particular conditions I guess.
How di you get one so fast? i have been told 6 months before they even arrive in OZ
Well, Me being the impatient type... went onto forums and social media with a WANTED ad. To my surprise, I found someone who was considering selling his with only 500km on it, he had an old knee injury that was causing him pain when riding. We agreed on a price, and the bike was now mine. If you look hard enough they do pop up second hand, but not for long.