Good choice, brother! Love my 250 Rally, but the 300L is an awesome dedicated off roader. It’ll serve you extremely well and you won’t have to worry about bashing up a bunch of plastics like on the rally. Mine are all cracked and it gives it character, but a bit more naked is better for the inevitable drops 😂🤙
Congrats on the purchase. You're living my dream! I'm nearly 70 and hope to be back on a light tail bike in the next couple years. Btw Yamaha's XT500 was the most uncomfortable bike I ever owned back in the day. Only a few miles down the road and the butt would be screaming, so no doubt not much has changed with your 250, put me off Yamahas for years. My regular ride at the time (early 80's) was a Ducati 900 Super Sport (bevel head), itself not an easy bike to live with, to say the least. Enjoy the Honda!
I got my Crf300l about 2 weeks ago, got really lucky got the last one off the showroom and got it within a week . Loving it hadnt ridden in 8 years within an 1hr on this was back into. Putting a race spring and shock in the back and got some minor upgrades to it. Best bike ive had. Glad you re enjoying yours m8.
I'm definitely stoked with mine, about to change out the tires and add the bash guard/hand guards and a luggage rack. May have to deal with the suspension..we'll see. Stay safe out there sir, glad you're back into riding!!
fun video. nice bike good engine sound. yeah those bikes are hard to find on the floor. I picked up a 2023 kawi KLX 300 and loving it, esp the suspension. Surprisingly the seat is comfortable in the ergonomics fit like a glove I use it for errands and Mountain exploration. happy rid'n mate Sol Cali USA
@@precipiceofgrind Yes sir! Bought the T7 last summer. Found one 4hrs away, and didn't look back. With that being said, I just picked up a 2023 XT250 yesterday and am loving it. Don't have to worry about picking her up after a dump. It's a feather compared to the T7.
That's cool that you got the 300L That's a super nice bike! Congrats I picked up a 2018 250 rally only had 172 miles. I like it pretty well!... Fun ass bikes
You going to like it I had a CRF 450 and Loved it, Ride On. The difference on the Dirt is going to be Night & Day and yes its way taller but you will get use to it fast. I have a a YZ450F and a YFZ 450 Quad and My old Honda XR400 Been riding since I was a very young kid.
Awesome bike! Im pretty sure I passed you on my way up to cove wash for a MTB ride. I started off on the 250L moved to a KTM 350. If you ever need a riding buddy, let me know!
Those oil change / service intervalls I'd think depends much on how you drive your Honda. If you're doing tight trails riding or pushing laps on a track, strainig the motor and gearbox more than on normal roads, you'd be doing well to change the oil more often. But for commuting or going on easier adventure trips around the state there's not much reason for frekvent oil change. It's not exactly a performance engine. I have a Kawasaki KLX230 which has about the same nice intervall times in the manual, but doing occasional enduro and softer motocross I'd like to be a bit careful so I change my oil+oilfilter a few times more than recommended, just to be good to the bike. Generic 4T motorcycle engine oil isn't too expensive.
Yeah, I have no intention of going from 600 miles to 8000 miles without changing the oil a couple times. That's pretty cool though, go on a nice long trip and don't have to be overly concerned about an oil changing.
I bought a crf300 rally the first week of last November with 1100 miles on it. It came with a top box that locks with the same key as the ignition, not sure if it's a factory option tho.
In Las Vegas Nevada they want 8232 and some change out the door for the 2022 CRF 300 L base model with no ABS man from 5249 with all the fee's .. HOW MUCH WAS YOURS OUT THE DOOR?
@@precipiceofgrind wow yeah that seems high to me and you have to leave a 500 dollar deposit and wait 30-45 days they said .. what state did you buy yours in ?
I'm really curious power-wise how do you find it over the xt250 because I'm a small Rider and I have xt250 and I'm thinking of upgrading to just a little bit bigger bike and I'm looking at the 300L. I'm not a new Rider either I've been riding for years and have some experience but just want a little bit more power and torque.
That's exactly why I went from the 250 to the 300, just a bit more power and comfort. I've found my 300L to be exactly what I wanted it to be....getting me into the same places as the 250 but with just a little more power and also be able to comfortably cruise the asphalt. One thing to consider is the 300L is a bit taller bike than the xt250 and weighs a little more...308 lbs without gear. I still didn't get rid of my xt250 though, an amazing bike! Get both!!
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Good choice, brother! Love my 250 Rally, but the 300L is an awesome dedicated off roader. It’ll serve you extremely well and you won’t have to worry about bashing up a bunch of plastics like on the rally. Mine are all cracked and it gives it character, but a bit more naked is better for the inevitable drops 😂🤙
Congrats on the purchase. You're living my dream! I'm nearly 70 and hope to be back on a light tail bike in the next couple years. Btw Yamaha's XT500 was the most uncomfortable bike I ever owned back in the day. Only a few miles down the road and the butt would be screaming, so no doubt not much has changed with your 250, put me off Yamahas for years. My regular ride at the time (early 80's) was a Ducati 900 Super Sport (bevel head), itself not an easy bike to live with, to say the least. Enjoy the Honda!
I got my Crf300l about 2 weeks ago, got really lucky got the last one off the showroom and got it within a week . Loving it hadnt ridden in 8 years within an 1hr on this was back into. Putting a race spring and shock in the back and got some minor upgrades to it. Best bike ive had. Glad you re enjoying yours m8.
I'm definitely stoked with mine, about to change out the tires and add the bash guard/hand guards and a luggage rack. May have to deal with the suspension..we'll see. Stay safe out there sir, glad you're back into riding!!
Nice video. I had to chuckle a bit when you said Ne-vod-uh. Guessing you're not from the area originally. Reminds me when people say Colo-rod-o. Lol
fun video. nice bike good engine sound. yeah those bikes are hard to find on the floor. I picked up a 2023 kawi KLX 300 and loving it, esp the suspension. Surprisingly the seat is comfortable in the ergonomics fit like a glove I use it for errands and Mountain exploration.
happy rid'n mate
Sol Cali USA
Your all in dude...there's no going back. Best of luck.
Just got mine! I love it so far it’s amazing
I’m pretty tall and the bike is perfect!
When I upgrade from my Xt250, it will be the Tenere. But I ain’t gonna sell the XT, I know that bike will run forever.
We're keeping the XT250 as well, that bike is awesome. I hunted a Tenere for awhile, hard bike to find...could see one of those in my future also!
@@precipiceofgrind Yes sir! Bought the T7 last summer. Found one 4hrs away, and didn't look back. With that being said, I just picked up a 2023 XT250 yesterday and am loving it. Don't have to worry about picking her up after a dump. It's a feather compared to the T7.
That's cool that you got the 300L That's a super nice bike! Congrats I picked up a 2018 250 rally only had 172 miles. I like it pretty well!... Fun ass bikes
I didn't know you picked this one up! Looking forward to more videos on this bike!
Sand squirlyness is a result of the child-tuned suspension and, yes, the tires. Stiffer fork spring and all new rear shock is where it's at.
You going to like it I had a CRF 450 and Loved it, Ride On. The difference on the Dirt is going to be Night & Day and yes its way taller but you will get use to it fast. I have a a YZ450F and a YFZ 450 Quad and My old Honda XR400 Been riding since I was a very young kid.
Awesome bike! Im pretty sure I passed you on my way up to cove wash for a MTB ride. I started off on the 250L moved to a KTM 350. If you ever need a riding buddy, let me know!
Killer! Loving my CRF300L as well!
While getting used to it increase the preload on the rear shock and lower tyre pressures to around 16 psi helped mine until I can get new tyres
Right on, Thanks! Putting new tires on mine tomorrow!
Nice ride!
Thank you sir! I watched your videos on your 300L, very helpful!
Beautiful bike. Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Got mine in June and love it. Tires suck. Enjoy!
Tires definitely suck, about to put a pair of Tusk Dsports on mine. Hopefully that'll improve the dirt ride. Love the bike too!
@@precipiceofgrind yeah I put some Pirelli MT 21’s on mine and they made huge difference. I think anything is an upgrade. Heard those are great too.
Those oil change / service intervalls I'd think depends much on how you drive your Honda. If you're doing tight trails riding or pushing laps on a track, strainig the motor and gearbox more than on normal roads, you'd be doing well to change the oil more often. But for commuting or going on easier adventure trips around the state there's not much reason for frekvent oil change. It's not exactly a performance engine. I have a Kawasaki KLX230 which has about the same nice intervall times in the manual, but doing occasional enduro and softer motocross I'd like to be a bit careful so I change my oil+oilfilter a few times more than recommended, just to be good to the bike. Generic 4T motorcycle engine oil isn't too expensive.
Yeah, I have no intention of going from 600 miles to 8000 miles without changing the oil a couple times. That's pretty cool though, go on a nice long trip and don't have to be overly concerned about an oil changing.
CONGRATS Looks like sweet ride. Ride like everybody on the road is trying to kill you. Be safe.
Six speed trans is the only way to go. IMO no bike should have any less!
Congratulations. Looks like a fun bike.
Thank you, it sure is!
Get ya a set of Shinko 244 Golden Boys... A great 50/50 tire
Hope you were able to adjust your rear sag, you don't have to be on your toes. 😉👍
Woohoo! Best bike ever. Like 137!
I bought a crf300 rally the first week of last November with 1100 miles on it. It came with a top box that locks with the same key as the ignition, not sure if it's a factory option tho.
Right on!
In Las Vegas Nevada they want 8232 and some change out the door for the 2022 CRF 300 L base model with no ABS man from 5249 with all the fee's .. HOW MUCH WAS YOURS OUT THE DOOR?
Whoa, that's crazy. Mine (a 2021 bought end of December) was $6200 out the door.
@@precipiceofgrind wow yeah that seems high to me and you have to leave a 500 dollar deposit and wait 30-45 days they said .. what state did you buy yours in ?
nice movie
I'm really curious power-wise how do you find it over the xt250 because I'm a small Rider and I have xt250 and I'm thinking of upgrading to just a little bit bigger bike and I'm looking at the 300L. I'm not a new Rider either I've been riding for years and have some experience but just want a little bit more power and torque.
That's exactly why I went from the 250 to the 300, just a bit more power and comfort. I've found my 300L to be exactly what I wanted it to be....getting me into the same places as the 250 but with just a little more power and also be able to comfortably cruise the asphalt. One thing to consider is the 300L is a bit taller bike than the xt250 and weighs a little more...308 lbs without gear. I still didn't get rid of my xt250 though, an amazing bike! Get both!!
do you need to remove the tank bag to refuel?
Yes, it just unclips..no big deal.