These mods will SAVE YOU on the trails | CRF250L & CRF300L
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2023
- With these 7 protection mods your CRF250L or CRF300L will survive most crashes. I had my two biggest crashes to date with these protective mods installed and in both cases, I was able to ride on and get home.
All the mods are based on real life experiences - behind every mod is a crash that has led to some kind of damage. I hope this video helps you in making the right choices for your CRF250L or CRF300L.
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My son just broke his leg when he squished it under the bike - not saying the crash bar would have stopped it, but it wouldn't have made it worse! Thank you!
I doubt the crash bar would have prevented that, you only get like 5 centimeters extra, but it could save your levers more often than not. Sorry to hear about your son’s leg. Hope he heals up soon! There are crash bars that might give you more room but if your son is into offroading, I’d recommend a proper set of knee braces. I have the Leatt X Hybrid Pro. They cost a pretty penny but really do seem to offer good protection. All the best!
Great video. I love how you are laughing at yourself (except the last hard one) on each crash and showing why the mod was necessary. Real life for a new rider!!
Haha, the struggle is real but I'm loving every minute of it. Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it!🙏
Awesome video Man thank you for sharing. It's awesome that you included the accident videos to provide more context to the upgrades, very neat, and I can only imagine how much work that was. I really want to get my hands on the 300l for my first bike however I would be very happy with the 250l also. Will subscribe for more and yes keen to see the video on the lights.
Thank you!🙏 I wanted to get a 300L as well but in the summer of 2021, they weren’t readily available yet and I didn’t want to wait for a year. If you can find a good deal on a 250L you’ll save some money for upgrades but either way, you really can’t go wrong. Both offer guaranteed fun!
Thank you for this! Gives me some info and idea for my own bike and im excited to see what your doing with the front of the bike with that tower! Subbed!
You’re welcome! Happy its helps😁 Thanks for watching!
Great ideas! I just bought a 2017 crf250l and I'm loving it! Mine already had a few of the mods on your video that the previous owner installed. I've been looking at the same rear rack that you have but was waiting to buy one. Seeing you use the extra handle grips to lift your bike when it falls has really convenced me to go ahead and get that one. Also considering the crash bars now. Thank you!
Congrats on the new bike, you’ll love it! And that rear rack will be one of your best investments! I use it more than I care to admit😉
Very well made video, looking forward to more CRF videos :D
Thanks, appreciate it!🙏 Next one is already in the making😁
Great video thank you ! I especially like the "demonstrations", it made me realize I need more protection.
Thanks Pete, glad you liked it! Good luck with the modifications. Winter time is a good time for wrenching.🙏
They do indicators that you just plug in , when your off-roading you take them out , pop in the plugs to keep debris out of the sockets and when your back on the road just pop them back in .
No more broken indicators .
😀👍🏍🇬🇧
That sounds perfect!👌
I agree with all these mods, but just want to tell you we completely destroyed a radiator on a 2008 CFR450R, zero water and rode is back 15km on a slow single track with hill climbs in 35 deg hot Australian summer, we honestly thought it would blow up or stop but it didn't just put new radiator in it and water, lol
That’s good to know! Sounds like a tense ride home though😅 Thanks for watching!
Really enjoy your channel! I subscribed and will spend my day looking through your videos. Thanks so much!
Thanks, appreciate it!🙏 Actually have a new video coming up any day now about how I almost ran a cyclist of a mountain pass. With sports like these it’s not always fun and games. Should have some good tips in there though. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Very informative. Keep up your good work!
Thank you!🙏 Already have two more videos in the making. :)
It's quite funny. I have a 2014 250L and I have a acerbis skid plate, acerbis frame guards (cheap and worth it, trust me) a xitomer radiator guard, double take mirrors, an amazon headlight guard and a JFG racing chain guard. I can't remember the name of the headlight guard but honestly these upgrades are all I need. I live in Nevada where the roads are essentially rocky washes and I feel 100% capable and I know my equipment can take crashes too. I fully recommend everything I listed
I’ve wondered about those frame guards! My boot rubs the frame quite a bit so I’m looking into a solution for that. I looked at the Acerbis frame guards but read that they can also cause damage due to sand and mud getting behind the guard and scratching the paint. Any experience with that? Thanks for watching!
@@FineLine-Mediathe guards are great. They are really solid plastic/rubber material to dampen impacts. I highly recommend them. And I've never had any problems with sand or dirt or mud getting in them. They have little ridges on them that make a C shape on the frame so that it protects the skinny sides Aswell. If there ever was anything that got Into it I'm sure a spray with a garden hose would clean it out lol
@@Chris-yy5pj great, think I’ll get a pair as well then! On one side my boot has really scraped the paint of. Will be respraying it soon though. Thanks!🙏
@@FineLine-Mediathey are great, they are held on by zip ties and it's definitely helps with scratches and stuff. And I speak from a dive that I wish I had them earlier than I got them because I took a hard crash off road and got a dent in my frame (I just cut my hand despite being thrown over the bars about 20 feet on a rocky road)
Thanks… love your constant smile!!! Made me smile while watching.
Haha, thanks man, appreciate it!🙏
I love your attitude on crashing! Always be positive and learn!! Thanks for the vid!
Haha, thanks! I recently read a quote that said: “If you’re not failing, you’re not trying.” So that’s what I tell myself when I have to pick the bike up again and again and again.😅 Thanks for watching!🙏
Good video, thanks.
One mod that is important is guards for the clutch cover and for the oil side.
The Honda engine covers are made from cast aluminum that is soft and easily pierced by the gear lever (I learned the hard way) or by a sharp rock.
I couldn't afford the RG Plastic guard covers so I bought cheap metal covers from China that glue on and work great.
That’s a good tip, thanks! I did notice how soft the OEM covers are. They’re completely scratched up from my boots as well. Others also pointed out that for this reason, it might be better to keep a soft gear lever that bends in case of a crash. Thanks for watching!🙏
Excellent video!
Glad you enjoyed it!🙏
Liked and subbed. Thanks for posting.
Thanks! More CRF videos coming soon.🙏
I want to see what you figured out for the front headlight area!! Subscribed!!
Haha, thanks bud!🙏 It is for sure the most elegant solution to my problem with the stock headlight set up. I’ll do my best to finish the video soon!
@@FineLine-Media When will this be out? Looking forward to it!
@@fabienamy1 working on it right now! I’ve gone all out on it and need to do a bit more testing and editing, but trying to publish within the next two weeks. Thanks for watching!🙏
Great and helpfull video
Thanks, glad you think so! 🙏
Ooooh, I like that rally tower, I've been hoping to get something similar too... looking forward to seeing that. Will you be doing an installation video?
Yessir! Filming it tomorrow😁
I ended up getting tusk hand guards there a little thicker and I haven’t bent them done yet. Another mod I did was buy a brake light with the indicators built into it, but they’re hard to see when the bikes dirty.
I might try those next 😉 Thanks for watching!
Great informative video. One word of advice, though: You gear shifter modification can hurt more than it protects, as it can twist the selector spline and break the casing. Better get a casing side reinforcement and keep the soft selector, I think (but am not sure). Best regards
Thanks for your comment, appreciate it! That’s a valid point you’re making. Someone else also said it’s better to have a soft one, so maybe I’m wrong about it. I was personally thinking it wouldn’t hurt the engine as quickly because it won’t bend as easily, but that maybe that will result in other issues. I’ll look into it some more. Thanks for watching!🙏
@@FineLine-Media I think you could actually modify the new shifter to add a notch like they do for brake and clutch handles, basically an intentional weak point so that during a massive impact it would shear clean off instead of transferring the load onto the splines and potentially doing massive damage.
@@FrozenHaxor thanks, that sounds interesting! I will follow up on this in one of my next videos.
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I had a 2014 I beat it to all hell to heavy for the trails and the timing chain tension went good buy so I sold it
I’m amazed by what the bike can handle, although I do really begin to feel the limitations of the suspension. Trying to get my hands on some Rally Raid gear😎
Nice video! Could you please let me know what brand your luggage rack is and where it can be purchased? Thanks
Thanks, appreciate it!🙏 I’ve got it from Amazon. There’s a link to the rack and most of the other items in the video description. Click on the “…more” below the video.
Honestly, it just seems like your tires are the cause for your crashes. Have you tried the Dunlop D606's? The plastic skidplates are supposed to let the bike slide over rocks instead of taking the hit like aluminum skidplates. I also run aluminum, but who really knows.
I’m running the D606 ;). With a Pirelli Rallycross upfront. I think a lot of my crashes just come from lack of skill, but the only way to get better is to try so the bike will likely take some more hits in the future.😅 I think the main problem with the skid plates is that they don’t create enough of a space barrier on the sides. That’s why I like the crash bar so much. It takes the first impact about 10-15cm away from the engine and other parts. The skidplate is great for bottom protection though and I do like the idea of a plastic one. Sounds like that should indeed slide over thing easier. Thanks for your comment!🙏
Fasten the plastic under the aluminum?
Acerbis plastic skidplate is very thick and extremely tough. It also comes up around the engine somewhat.
Only small issue is the aperture for oil drain plug is in the centre but 300L drain plug is at one side.
Best investment I've made for crash protection was getting rid of the stock tires on my 300l. Next to that, hand guards are a must, then skid plate and radiator guard. Thinking of getting a rear rack like that to make it easier to lift the bike out of the bush 😁
Haha, yes different tires helps quite a bit too. I can highly recommend this rear rack! Made my life a lot easier.😅
@@FineLine-Media hoping I can find a good engine guard without adding too much weight (or spending too much). My skid plate is HDPE plastic instead of aluminum as this (apparently) helps slide over objects without getting hung up like you might with aluminum plates. Still very much a novice rider, so it remains to be seen if that will be enough protection or not!
@@FineLine-Media I feel like having easy locations to grab and pull the bike is not only useful for me, but a kindness to my riding buddies when they help me pull my bike out of strange places
@@thegreatmoa definitely! Top 4 mod!
@@thegreatmoa Haha, you'll find out soon enough. If there's one thing I would have done different in hindsight it's adding a frame guard and engine guard. I don't mind damage but boot rub really grinds my gears. Also, those kevlar engine case protectors would have been nice., just for resale value.
what is your top end now with 14/43? also how is it getting through the gears on and off road? I was thinking about 14/42
I’m not 100% sure because I haven’t corrected my speedo yet, but I reach up to 137kph on the speedo. I think it translates into just over 120kph in reality. That’s what it feels like anyway.
Going through the gears is fine, shorter, but not too short. Offroad it makes a pretty big difference. I was thinking about 43 or 45 in the rear. I feel 43 was the right choice. Although I haven’t tried 45 yet, I think that combo will be going through the gears just a bit too fast based on my experience with the 43. 42 in the rear seems like a popular option, but I was really looking for a big change offroad and felt like 43 would be the minimum. I would be more tempted to try a 44 than notch down to 42.
I ride mostly offroad, although I sometimes have to ride 2 hours of highway to get to the best trails. With the 43, the bikes sits around 8,000rpm in 6th with the throttle fully opened. Hope this helps!
What is the part number for the Acerbis hand guards?
I have no idea, just google “Acerbis hand guards” and you’ll find them. I bought a pair of Zeta XC Pro hand guards to replace my broken Acerbis guards. They’re a bit pricier but I’ve been told they’re sturdier. Just thought I’d let you know😉 Can’t really go wrong either way. Good luck👍
90% of the times i fell over, I fall on the inside of the turn. So a good tip is to have 100% of your weight on the outside peg ( try at the least).
You can see in the video you was out of ballance with your weight on the inside peg when you fell.
Use your ass as a counterweight when you are standing.
Thanks for the tip🙏
Question can you use and put a crf150 shifter lever on a 250?
I would think so as they’re both Honda and CRF but…. this is my first bike and I’ve never tried it so don’t know for sure. Ask it on Reddit in r/dualsport. Someone there will know.
Since when would the stock gear shifter be made from aluminium and the ZETA from cast iron ?
I misspoke. It's corrected in text in the video, stating it's from "*forged aluminium".
nice video! Just don't agree with your opinion about double take mirrors. They are nice!
Thanks man, appreciate it!🙏 I want to like the mirrors but they make it so difficult. Do yours not come down like that while riding?
I’ve ordered bar mounted mirrors to see how that is. The idea of never having to touch them seems nice. Keeping the DT’s as spare for now though.😉 Thanks for watching!
@@FineLine-Media The rubber on the ball can get slippery when it's worn a bit - take some fine sandpaper and give it a little sanding, that should cure your problem. Maybe it also got some lubricant on it if you were spraying cables etc. Make sure they are clean. Mine are rock solid, yours should be too.
@@mollygrubber thanks, that's a great tip! Will definitely try it out because I do really like the field of view of these mirrors.
Hoj kan je hem ook sneller maken ik heb dezelfde laat maar weten gr rob
Er zijn wel wat dingen om de motor iets levendiger te maken, maar echt veel extra snelheid zul je er niet uithalen. Betere vering en andere tandwielen - standaard is 14-40, maar ik rijd 14-43 (13-42 en 14-45 zijn ook populaire opties) - maken het grootste verschil. Er zijn ook mensen die ECU's en andere uitlaatsystemen installeren, maar hoeveel verschil dat echt maakt weet ik niet. Succes!
Pleased share the link where you get the crash bars from!, I appreciate it.
Hey, I just looked on Amazon but can’t find them there. I can only find them in European stores. They’re from a German company called SW Motech. Are you in Europe or the US?
I found one on Ebay in case your in the US. Does become pricey with shipping though. I bought mine for 40 euros, this one is 180 dollars. Honestly, for that price, I think there are better options.
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Yeah is the bike too tall for you or something? I mean I’ve laid mine down but I do some pretty tough single track and have to pop it up over logs and stuff but I don’t lay it down THAT much lol. Maybe try a lowering link so you can touch better? Or maybe get some practice standing I think that helps a lot for me. Or maybe you’re just doing stuff that’s a bit more advanced too soon. But hey if you’re happy to keep fixing it then ride however you want man!
Haha, I’m on the short side a little but I think the main reason behind all the crashes is me wanting to progress fast and riding above my abilities. Tough single tracks and popping over logs sounds exactly like what I want to do. Probably not done crashing yet but I’m enjoying the process so it’s all good.😁 Thanks for watching!🙏
@@FineLine-Media I mean dual sports are built to be crashed. Just be careful not to get hurt!
It will work well but it seems to be made to stick branches in🤔
This was one of my concerns as well but after riding it for a while, I don’t think it’s much of an issue. The sticks would have to get so close that they would hit your boot anyway. Apart from some small bushes, I haven’t had any proper sticks or branches stuck inside yet. 👌
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Thank you! Life is indeed beautiful🙏
Is your crash bar surviving the crashes or is it bending?
Hi Alexander, it's holding up pretty well except for the little brand name tags coming off. That being said, if I were to shop for a crash bar now, I'd probably try a few other ones. This one is nice and compact, but I would have preferred it extending out like 1 or 2 cm more on each side.
@FineLine-Media OK, thanks for the reply... Holding up pretty well is certainly better than being rubbish. I have just bought some lower crashbars, so I was wondering how they go.! Thanks again for the reply .!
Tell me - is this bike for me I am 5,7?
I’m 1,74 meter and have no issues with the bike. 5,7 is about 1,70 though, so you’re a bit shorter than me. It could work but also depends on your inseam, if you really want to be able to put two feet down etc. Best is to try it at a local dealer. They do make a LS version now specially for shorter people. You can also lower the original with an extra link so there are plenty of options to make it work. Good luck!👍
Maybe the best investment would be you taking an off road driving course
Haha, probably true😂. I’m enjoying the process though.
Don’t listen to this guy. But if you ride mostly off road, a competition 250R will be 100 lbs lighter and have twice the horsepower. An 85R of the same year will eat a 250L for breakfast.
@@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921 don’t worry, I have a thick skin.😉Besides, the only way to get better is by doing and you gotta start somewhere. Thanks for watching!
I’m just gonna buy a used CRF250R to ride in the dirt and keep my CRF300L for the street.
The “L” sucks in the dirt anyways and I want to keep it scuff free. (Like a street bike)
It will never compare to a competition dirt bike no matter how much money I put in it, so why try?
This way I’ll have the best of both worlds, a trail and track bike for the park and a street legal bike for around town.
Yeah, I totally get that. I love my L but it will never be as good as a dedicated offroader. The CRF250F also seems quite nice but with the stretches of highway I have to do to get to the trails that’s not really an option. For now this bike ticks a lot of boxes for me but I could see myself upgrading in the future. The 701 and 690 look quite nice too.
$40 for the crash bar? it is almost 300$aud
I bought it secondhand, new it costs about €100 here. It’s made in Germany so shipping is cheap. I do think there are better options if the price is that high. I wouldn’t mind if it would stick out 2cm more to either side. Any crashbar that creates a bit of space around your levers and engine will do fine. Bikers Bitz in Thailand had a nice one too. That might be cheaper for you? Good luck and thanks for watching!🙏
Dat bagagerek... mmmm dr is een reden he waarom enduro mannen zoiets juist niet monteren.. Als je je motor denkt beter op te kunnen rapen.. Dan kan ik enkel zeggen dat je dat verkeerd doet.. Buiten dat om.. Dat rek is een mega grote verlenger. Je subframe zal daardoor aanzienlijk sneller krom worden bij een ''goede'' crash.
Enkel voor echt het reizen dan is zoiets wel vrijwel een pre. Maar een enduro rijder reisd niet met hun motor.
Wel een mooi machine wel hoor.. Vraag me alleen af hoeveel power dat hij heeft. Maar ook dat is net wat je gewend bent. als je altijd MX gedaan hebt voelt dit soort motoren [maar ook bijv. klx drz en dat soort motoren] al snel traag en loom aan.. ik rij zelf met een 450. vind ik echt zeeer aangenaam zeker bij hillclimbs. die power trekt je vanzelf naar boven.
Thanks! Motor ziet er sportiever uit dan dat ie is. Ik denk heel vergelijkbaar met een KLX. Miste tijdens de OTR Eindhoven wel wat pk'tjes in ieder geval. Had daar een stukje op een 2-takt Beta gereden van een vriend. Dat is een andere wereld.😂
Interessant punt over het bagagerek, zo had ik er nog niet over nagedacht. Ik rij een beetje van alles, wat TET, wat trails in Belgie, laatst mn eerste OTR gedaan, wat crossdagen gedaan, en wat motortripjes idd. Had 'm geinstalleerd voor een weekje TET Slovenie. Daar kwam die heel goed van pas. Raap m'n motor wel beter op tegenwoordig. Ook erg veel oefening gehad😉
Sorry, Doubletake mirrors are really the only option. Just stop, adjust and tighten. Get with it newbie! 😀🤣
No, I refuse!😜But seriously, I bought a set of bar mounted mirrors, not sure if it will work nicely but I’ll install them this weekend and try them out. Keeping the Double Takes as backup for now though. Thanks for watching!
@@FineLine-MediaI thought about Touratech Adventure Mirrors for my CRF300 rally. Foldable, but with defined positions. Maybe a good alternative?
@@deeno_berlin those look pretty nice and more affordable too! I just installed a set of bar-mounted mirrors though. I wasn’t sure if I was going to love it, but it actually turned out very nice and surprised with the field of view! The FOV is not as good as the Double Take’s but it will do just fine for my use. I’ll do a short update video soon when I also publish my rally tower video. Thanks for watching🙏
Acerbis handguards are garbage. Do yourself a treat and get a set of Zetas. Aluminum pedals are for racing. Steel bends... and bends back. Aluminum breaks.
I actually bought a pair of Zeta hand guards to replace these Acerbis ones and think I have to agree with you. I’ll make a short update soon! Thanks for watching!🙏
@@FineLine-Media I think the Acerbis are made of butter. The Zetas paired with the triple tree mount are the pinnacle of handguards. 👍 So glad I went that route. I went ahead and drilled and retapped the bar end weights for the standard 8 mm and got high grade bolts.
@@phantomshtter I don’t have the triple tree mount but just looked it up, that looks interesting indeed! I think I’ll keep them mounted to the bar for now but this may be a nice upgrade in the future. There’s always room for one more mod😉
@FineLine-Media if you wanna free up bar space for other mounts like navi and such those mounts are great. Above all though significantly strengthen and protect the entire bar setup and rigidity. Pricey couple of brackets though🤑 I hesitated on them quite a while. Might not work with some high or wide bars or riser setups. They have a fair amount of adjustability.
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Id rather have a bendable shiften that a stiff shifter that can damage my internals.
Totally understand. I first thought about just replacing the shifter but had the same worry you have. That’s actually the reason I decided to also add the crash bar. I hope that with this set up, the gear shifter won’t take a hit too quickly, but in case it does, it will be able to handle the impact better. If that’s really the case is another thing of course. We did have quite a bit of trouble bending the old one back.