Thanx.
CRF250L - any owners out there who can comment?
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You aint a million miles from me and are very welcolme to a play on mine with what I think are decent mods.
I could chuck another £500 at suspension from Hyperpro, but its not bounced me off yet
But I'm a jessy offroad!
Bought mine as a winter toy to keep the salt and crap off my spanker GS.......... but i'm still washing/cleaning it all the time as it looks such a sweet little bike
The old adage that its more fun to ride a slow bike fast rather than ride a fast bike slowly is so very true.
I could chuck another £500 at suspension from Hyperpro, but its not bounced me off yet
But I'm a jessy offroad!
Bought mine as a winter toy to keep the salt and crap off my spanker GS.......... but i'm still washing/cleaning it all the time as it looks such a sweet little bike
The old adage that its more fun to ride a slow bike fast rather than ride a fast bike slowly is so very true.
Appreciate the offer. Thank you.
Blackpool Honda have an ex demo for £3495 IIRC if you want a middle ground. Wrong coast for you though. Of all 3 options, I'd go for the used one with bling. If you don't buy it, will you PM me and tell me who's selling it ?
Sure NP's. At this stage I'm leaning towards buying it but I could change my mind another twenty times yet. It's 'Reserved' for me until 1700 hrs tomorrow.
I'd buy the used one - if you don't like it you'll get your money back.
But if as you say it's primarily for green laning, you're very likely to want to keep it.
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But if as you say it's primarily for green laning, you're very likely to want to keep it.
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Cheers. I'm off to have another look today with a pal who know his green laning stuff & is incredibly helpful (PMVern of this parish).
Here's mine before I fitted the AC10's. They certainly look the part but aren't very stable on tarmac, the standard ones in the pics will be going back on.
Robbo1961
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I don't think you can go wrong with these bikes for greenlaning 
, the odd bits brake on them for sure but they are so much cheaper than there counterparts,
I went to Normandy in May with a couple of xr 400s a drz 400 I kept up no problem and all the other riders where very impressed with the crf 250 l it handles most things you throw at it.
, the odd bits brake on them for sure but they are so much cheaper than there counterparts,I went to Normandy in May with a couple of xr 400s a drz 400 I kept up no problem and all the other riders where very impressed with the crf 250 l it handles most things you throw at it.
I've not bought it.
To cut a very long story short I just can't look beyond the WRR.
I was tempted by the CRF as they're great bikes & this was a superb deal but I'm afraid heart has won out over head.
To cut a very long story short I just can't look beyond the WRR.
I was tempted by the CRF as they're great bikes & this was a superb deal but I'm afraid heart has won out over head.
CFR250 X
I'm considering buying one myself, but have chance of a CRF 250X not sure which to go for, any thoughts?
I'm considering buying one myself, but have chance of a CRF 250X not sure which to go for, any thoughts?
As I understand it the X's are far more highly tuned and require oil changes ad servicing far more often. In the hours rather than every 6,000 miles.
The L is a dual purpose bike capable of road and off road use, the X is specifically an off road bike.
The L is a dual purpose bike capable of road and off road use, the X is specifically an off road bike.
Definitely an L rather than an X unless you want a focused Motocrosser and like spending plenty of time maintaining the bike rather than riding it. The L is a joy on green lanes and has ample power and good manners.
Crofty
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Johnytuono
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Here's mine before I fitted the AC10's. They certainly look the part but aren't very stable on tarmac, the standard ones in the pics will be going back on.
Hi
Have just joined the forum as I'm thinking of buying this bike for commuting and a bit of green laning.
@Smuzzy......what tail tidy is that please mate....bike looks great....what tyres are they? Also I'm thinking of a graphics kit.....any recommendations?
Thanks
JohnyT
Hi Johny,
The tail tidy is the DRC one, can be used with the standard indicators or aftermarket LED's. Here http://www.adventure-spec.com/default/drc-edge2-tail-light-for-honda-crf250l.html
The tyres are that OEM that came fitted to the bike. They are fine for the road, but I suspect compromised offroad hence I ftted a pair of Michelin AC10's which really look the part and have a decent reputation offroad. However its a bit lairy onroad, gets quite scary over 60mph!
Other bits on mine:
Full FMF Powercore exhaust with power bomb header
Gearing, down 1 tooth on front, up 2 teeth on back cog and DRD gadget to correct the speedo
Fuel controller
Bar risers
Hand guars
Bash plate
Adventure spec engine case protectors
Zetec folding gear lever
It would make a fantatic little commuter, must get mine out for a spin, its been gathering dust all winter!! I'll post up to date pics with the AC10's later
The tail tidy is the DRC one, can be used with the standard indicators or aftermarket LED's. Here http://www.adventure-spec.com/default/drc-edge2-tail-light-for-honda-crf250l.html
The tyres are that OEM that came fitted to the bike. They are fine for the road, but I suspect compromised offroad hence I ftted a pair of Michelin AC10's which really look the part and have a decent reputation offroad. However its a bit lairy onroad, gets quite scary over 60mph!
Other bits on mine:
Full FMF Powercore exhaust with power bomb header
Gearing, down 1 tooth on front, up 2 teeth on back cog and DRD gadget to correct the speedo
Fuel controller
Bar risers
Hand guars
Bash plate
Adventure spec engine case protectors
Zetec folding gear lever
It would make a fantatic little commuter, must get mine out for a spin, its been gathering dust all winter!! I'll post up to date pics with the AC10's later
Johnytuono
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Cheers for the info Smuzzy....going off all the youtube videos I bet that sounds and rides great!. That's the kind I want to buy (with the main upgrades). Padgetts currently have one with a full Yoshi system, is that comparable do you think? What sort of effect would just an end can have, just in sound you think?
An american site keeps mentioning a 'controller', is that something like a Power Commander?
Sorry for all the Q's, I've always been a 'tarmac' rider (currently running a Street Triple R).
JohnyT
An american site keeps mentioning a 'controller', is that something like a Power Commander?
Sorry for all the Q's, I've always been a 'tarmac' rider (currently running a Street Triple R).
JohnyT
No problem with questions Johny.
I got my fuel controller from the states, its not quite as technical as a power commander in that it can only add fuel over 3 controlable rev ranges. Modern bikes run lean, a pipe will make it leaner still so the fuel controller puts it back where it should be.
This is a useful site http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/290
The Yoshi can looks great, but without the header, fuel controller and airbox mod, you will just be adding noise and loosing a bit of weight.
The best bang for buck to the performance is the gearing mod, down 1 tooth on the front, up 2 on the rear makes a significant difference with no loss of top speed. The bike is overgeared as standard and speed will actually drop off when you slot it into 6th gear.
They are a great little bike. They aren't a fire breathing enduro, but capable offorad and 8,000 mile service intervals rather then the 20 hours or so of a competition bike. Welcome to have a spin on mine if you are ever over my way.
I got my fuel controller from the states, its not quite as technical as a power commander in that it can only add fuel over 3 controlable rev ranges. Modern bikes run lean, a pipe will make it leaner still so the fuel controller puts it back where it should be.
This is a useful site http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/290
The Yoshi can looks great, but without the header, fuel controller and airbox mod, you will just be adding noise and loosing a bit of weight.
The best bang for buck to the performance is the gearing mod, down 1 tooth on the front, up 2 on the rear makes a significant difference with no loss of top speed. The bike is overgeared as standard and speed will actually drop off when you slot it into 6th gear.
They are a great little bike. They aren't a fire breathing enduro, but capable offorad and 8,000 mile service intervals rather then the 20 hours or so of a competition bike. Welcome to have a spin on mine if you are ever over my way.
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