TOP 5 MODS
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- CRF300 Rally - TOP 5 Mods.
In this video, we look at all the Mods I've done, the Pros & Cons of each, and the top 5 mods to turn the CRF300 Rally into the ultimate Lightweight Adventure Bike.
Where I bought things:
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Seat - seatconcepts.com/collections/...
Rack -bikerzbits.com/crf300l-rally-...
Exhaust - bikerzbits.com/honda-crf300l-...
Screen - www.ebay.com.au/itm/353696392...
Grips - www.mxstore.com.au/p/ProGrip-...
Barkbusters - www.mxstore.com.au/p/Bike-Par...
Handlebars - www.mxstore.com.au/p/Pro-Tape...
Levers - www.ebay.com.au/itm/174995781...
Pegs - www.mxstore.com.au/p/Ballards...
Sprocket - www.mxstore.com.au/p/Superspr...
ECU - www.550performance.com/produc...
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Seat
1:18 - Screen
2:20 - Rack
3:20 - Tail tidy
4:00 - Footpegs
4:32 - GPS
5:39 - Grips
6:12 - Throttle tube
7:26 - Handlebars
8:25 - Levers
9:11 - Barkbusters
10:15 - Steg Pegz
11:08 - Tyres
12:01 - Exhaust
13:02 - ECU
13:50 - Gearing
14:44 - Side stand
15:20 - Suspension
16:23 - Top 5 Mods
19:50 - SUBSCRIBE
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that the gearing changes made the speedometer spot on. It no longer reads faster than you are actually going.
Now running the 38 rear sprocket with the Perf550 ECU, OEM muffler. I'm so impressed with it Shonky, great idea. It's made the bike so much better and fun all round.
@@garthb4572 Glad you like it. I rode my bike back-to-back with another well set up 300 Rally yesterday running standard gearing. I defiantly like the 38t rear sprocket better.
@@ShonkyProductions Tried a 15T front first, not bad, but no pull in sixth. Even tried 15t and 38 rear, for a laugh, no good. 14t front and 38t rear , perfect!. She pulls thru all gears. Fun in the twisties and awesome off-road.
@@garthb4572 Good work with the experimentation! I swapped bikes with another 300 Rally rider and he loved the gearing too. This gearing and the 550 Performance ECU are the perfect match for this bike.
Did you notice much of a loss of torque on the rocky hill climbs out bush? (If you do any)
Also, are the revs much lower at higher speeds?
I noticed with the exhaust tone to be a little annoying at stock indicated 115kph. Nothing earplugs won't fix. But might give the smaller sprocket a run 👍
The diy stegzpegz is super clever, never seen that before. Off to buy some door stops. 🤙
Fantastic review. Thanks so much
Really concise and helpful mate. Thank you. I’m going to do a lot of these mods and use your channel for reference so thanks a lot! Subbed 👊🏼
Hi Sam,
Thanks for your comments and subscription. I'll have another ride video coming out in a few weeks hopefully. I'm heading out for a 3 day ride next week.
Great video, intelligent, concise and informative. Love the mods. New subscriber 🙏
Thanks Nala, great to have you onboard.
Great video Sean always good to see how people set there bikes up.
Thanks 👍
Great review , thoroughly explained each of your mods, thanks, you' ve got a new subscriber.
Thanks Dan, I'm very happy to have you as a subscriber. I have a few good rides planned for the next few weeks so stay tuned for more adventure riding videos.
Nice. I have wanted to see the two color seat concepts option. I love it. Def going to order that.
Excellent tutorial... thank you very much.
Great video mate, Getting my CRF 300 Rally in July , thanks for all the details.
Hi Cameron, great choice of bike. You have some time to acquire some accessories... That's what I did while I was waiting.
great vid! thx! that bike looks so cool for adv offroad usage! want someday to try it too!
Thanks for watching. Hopefully the dealers will get more stock soon and people will be able to test ride them.
Love the tail tidy! Great way to save some $$. Thanks for the knowledge.
Exactly! 👍
Great and informative video! Thanks and keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Great vid mate, I'm currently modding mine up and this has helped a tonne. Love your work. Subbed!
Thanks Craig. Enjoy the modding!
Great video. Thanks. I recently ordered a 300 Rally and will be taking some of your suggestions, probably some before the bike shows up!
The word you want is “buffeting” however, not “buffering”. They’re totally different.
Great choice of bike. I did the same and had a nice pile of goodies to put on the bike when it turned up.
Thanks for educating me on the buffeting.
Thanks for the response, I am moving on from my WR450F 2016 so I can do ADV rides interstate , desert etc etc. Can't wait. Cheers Cam
Best of luck!
I like the set up of your top 5, I would like to have the crash bars as well!
Your tail tidy idea works great, thanks bud.
Glad you liked it. 👍
And free!
Superb Video ! Loved it ! I just turned 59 and have a rally 300 on order. Sold my TW 200....it just was not capable enough on the roads. I will miss the TW 200 for the rest of my life. It was the coolest dirt bike ever built ! This Honda rally is a bit over the top graphics for me. I will be tuning it down a bit !
Hi Kent, thanks for your comments. The TW200 is an amazing bike, but I'm sure you will enjoy the 300 Rally, especially for it's road manners.
Many thanks for the tail tidy tip. Did it today, worked out awesome. Thanks legend!
No worries. And... it's FREE!!!!
Hey don't you need the little light over the plate to stay legally or can be removed and use only the big red light to light up the plate?
Excellent, well explained modifications.
Thanks mate 👍
Greetings
As always excellent video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸
Keep producing more videos
Hi Rosario, thanks for watching.
I'll be releasing a video soon on my Simpson Desert crossing set-up.
That tail tidy trick is awesome cheers for suggesting that
My pleasure. It's been holding up great too.
Wow...the 38 tooth rear sprocket makes the perfect bike even better! Thank you for the idea, and the link. Tried for 3 days to find a 38T sprocket here in the States, and called 3 manufacturers to no avail. The link was perfect, and it came here fast! Big bonus is the speedometer is dead on now! I'm fitted with a Yoshi system, and the 550 Performance ECU also. So much fun! Thanks again!!!!
No worries Gary. You will love the 550 ECU and Yoshi.
Can you retain the factory chain with a 38t? Thanks!
@@Eddie_Turbo Yes, you can. You just move the rear axle back further.
@@ShonkyProductions thanks!
Another excellently presented video Shonky. Your mods are well thought out and I agree with your top five, My addition to the family won't arrive until mid March, but I'll be in the south Island for a month on my AT. Mean time I've done the hard yards with hours of googling sourcing my planned mods. I've got the same Bark busters and Storm shields on the AT. One thing high on my list is Pivotpegz, The angle always suits your foot even getting on and off but especially standing changing gears. 'Nah'..... not going to put on a quick shifter, lol. Your vid will give a lot of 300 owners just what they want to know. I will definitely be going the Giant Loop way. Cheers and great riding.
Thanks Kiwi Adv, I've never tried Pivot Pegs but some of my mates swear by them. I might need to give them a try...then maybe add the Shonky footpeg mod to them!
@@ShonkyProductions Won't need any shonkiness Shonky, cos they're wide and long
Great video thanks. I use locus 4 maps. Awesome
thanks, Good stuff!
Awesome upgrades! Upgrading our KTM adventure 790 now!
Thanks. I hope you got a few ideas for your bike.
@@ShonkyProductions We got some, but still need some advices , but were limited on budget as we wanna leave soon!
@@ridewithmimi A lot of us are on limited budgets. Enjoy your trip!
Hey Sean. Excellent work on the Simpson Desert crossing on U tube. Thoroughly enjoying the insight as I hope to do this soon.
I noticed you have changed your exhaust to an Akropovic.
Was there a issue with the Moto x ??
That footpeg bung is genius
Thanks, I have been using it for a while on all my bikes.
Hi, great video! For the seat concept seat what firmness level did you get? Do you like the firmness you selected? Why? Thank you!
Great hack with the door stoppers!
Easy and cheap... Just like me.
Some food for thought.
There are plenty of options for modifications. Half the fun is setting up your bike to make it "Just right" 👍
Can you elaborate on how you fitted an R6 throttle tube? Enjoying your videos and the creative DIY mods.
Yes, I di forget to do a video on that, I will try to get it done soon.
Great synopsis. Love the shonky step pegs, thaat is brilliant.our bikes are very similar.
By the way the fatty golden tyre went on no worries, the 120 90 18 Dunlop 606 was very difficult to fit. I have been using them with no problems for years on my 18 rear dr but on the 300 rim it was very hard to fit it was a cooler day but I think the rear rim on the 300 must be a bit taller then normal.
Did you fit the starcross rear yourself and did it give you any trouble??
Hi Tony,
I did fit the Starcross tyres myself, I don't remember them being harder than normal. Thanks for the tip about the Golden Tyre fatty, I'm planning a Simpson Desert crossing later in the year and was considering your exact tyre combination... good to know they work well.
Thanks Sean, another to the point good video. Would you recommend the MotoX system vs arrow/acro systems? I don’t want to spent the extra $ on them if the MotoX will last the distance. Keep up the good work.
Hi Mickey, I was thinking about buying an Also system and doing a comparison video, but at over $1000 I don't think I can justify that.
I don't think the Akron would be 3 X better than the Moto-X. In very happy with mine.
Great to hear, thanks
Awesome to see you did my video idea! Thanks mate!
Keep the great ideas coming. I should employ you as my content consultant.
@@ShonkyProductions haha, let’s do it lol!
@@KJD1984 Ok, get to work then..... What's next?
@@ShonkyProductions haha well… “Top 5 riding techniques to get the most out of your 300L”. Just got the call that my 300L not rally has arrived!
@@KJD1984 AWESOME!
And I only know one technique... Flat out!
Love your steg pegz idea. Cant seem to find a door stopper like that anywhere. Do you have a link? Or maybe a website to look at. Thanks!
I don't believe you ever posted a video about this r6 throttle tube, would love to hear more.
Yes, thanks for reminding me. I'll try to do one soon.
Summery of mods video: PROS: looks good, strong. CONS: mods cost money.
Great set up review Sean & on a reasonable budget! Couple of Q's - With the exhaust and ECU, how does the power & torque compare to an un-corked XR250? (I gather you're a similar build to me & you mentioned you've had an XR). Also, excuse my ignorance here but how does the gearing throw out the speedo? Not read off front wheel huh? Thanks, Tim.
Hi Tim, power and torque are up over a XR250. Similar small thumper feel, but smoother with more pull out of corners.
The Speedo is driven off the gearbox on most bikes these days, so changing gearing affects Speedo accuracy. I'm my case making it exactly accurate.
@@ShonkyProductions Ok, good to know re the power, I was pretty happy with what the XR could do! Thanks Sean, Tim.
Great mods, just the "necessary" ones
Thanks, that's correct. I don't need any fancy looking stuff just things that make the bike better.
Hello, I see this is an older video but just discovered your channel and I had a couple of questions.
-is the Henry/Read handle bar bend similar to the stock one?
-the levers, I’ve seen these on other vids to be a problem with clearing the switch pod or switches when pulled. Apparently more so on the clutch side.
Excellent as always...what mount for the phone ?
Thanks Sausage, the Mount is a RAM Quick Grip.
www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-149Z-PD4U
Thanks for the inspiration! Does the Giant Loop bag still fit okay with that rack on?
Yes, it fits perfectly. I have it sitting half on the rear of the seat and half on the front of the rack. That way I still have the rear half of the rack if I want to carry anything else.
Great video thx. I notice you kept the stock heat shield. Does the motox come set ip so you can reattach the heat shield?
HI Joey, thanks for watching. If you watch my previous video on my camping setup, you will see that I added an aftermarket heat shield and bolted the stock heat shield to it. I prefer the look of it with the stock heat shield.
Hi Sean, THX for your Movie! I must tell 🥴....... you forgot the skidplate brand, under engine ( OEM plastic ) it's YAMOTO?
(the plate holder is the original that you wisely cut ? 🤩?
Sorry Sean .... can I advise you for the fork-dust-guards (dust cover & oil seals) : Forksaver brand or Kriega seal cover brand and the awesome little handlebar-bag Harness Pocket or XL type (Kriega)
VERY COOL tweaks!!!!!
Enjoy 🏁Ride Safe / Ciao e GRAZIE!!!!
Luca 📍(Milan-Italy)
Hi Luke, yes I forgot to mention my Yamoto bash plate. You can see details of it in one of my previous videos.
Thanks for the tips on the fork savers and handlebar bag, I'll take a look at them.
Sean
I fitted a screen the other week. How good are they! Massive difference at higher speeds.
Can cruise on the freeway ear plug free if desired.
Yes, they are great. Even with your visor up, there is no wind in your eyes.
Glad you like it.
👍
hi brenda, Did you get the same screen as linked by sean? I'm trying to decide what to get and you know what its like buying over the net.
awesome
Thanks for watching 👍
Hi really informative video thanks! I notice in your recent Simpson Desert series that you had installed a secondary fuel tank at the left side rear. Was this tank connected to the main fuel line or was it just a spare holding tank? Cheers and keep up the not so Shonky productions!!
Thanks Justin, the rear fuel tank is plumbed into the main tank.
@@ShonkyProductions Many thanks for getting back to me and was this tank available off the shelf or did you have to fabricate it and then connect it up yourself? Apologies for all the questions but I am preparing for an overland trip to London from Penang using the same bike. Cheers!
@@JustinBikesnBites Sounds like a great trip you have planned. The tank I used is an off-the-shelf tank designed for the Honda CRF 250L(Rally). Because the subframe is different on the CRF300L(rally), I had to custom make all new mounting brackets. Shonky Engineering as I call it!
@@ShonkyProductions Fantastic! Thanks so much and keep the great videos coming! Cheers!
Just a clarification for USA viewers, the 550 tune is less than $150 if you ship your original ECU and my turnaround was less than 10 days both times. It certainly doesn't turn your bike into a 450 but the difference is fairly dramatic and a game changer when you are in the woods.
Thanks for clarifying that. I should have stated the options for purchasing.
Wow, I just roughly calculated, without tyres. It is hefty 2.4k $ for mods, and with set of tyres (which you should nevertheless buy at some point after OEM) we come to 2.6 k $.
Hi Cyber Gasty, yes that is a big outlay. But, most of it are things that myself and others would add to any bike. At the end of it all, including the purchase price of the bike I have spent $12,000 (Australian dollars). What I have got is a bike that is setup perfectly for me and what I what I want... A lightweight adventure bike. That is still a lot cheaper than the purchase price of many other "adventure bikes"
Cheers. Great mods vid of the Rally. Would you still add the ECU, if you were ti travel around the world? Considering the fuel requirements of the ECU
If I was doing that, I would get the 550 performance Stock modified ECU, still some improvement but able to fun low octane fuel.
Cheers Mate!
LOVE Seat concept seats. had a heap of them. Biggest con is that you have to own a air staple gun or spend more money for an upolsterer.
You forgot the levers link.
How long did it take to get the 550 ecu from the US?
HI Greg, thanks for reminding me about the lever link.
It took about 6 weeks to get the ECU sent to me here in Australia, but that was over the Christmas postal rush.
Hey Shonky, what size rear tire did you put on? The stock tire is a 120, I'm thinking I could put a 140 on it. What do you think?
Hi Sean ,did yours come stock wit IRC tires in Australia?
Did you do your suspension? I would love a video on the process. So you can just add another spring to the other fork?
My was done by a professional suspension shop.
Whats the name of the phome-mount you used? Because I did exactly the same : bought me a cheap rugged phone and can confirm that this is with the right apps way better then a normal gps. Problem is the thickness of more then 16mm I cant find a phone mount which can take that....
Con in the tail tidy, no number plat light.
True. I only have the tail light to illuminate it. But, yes a highway officer might not like it....
Perfect advise on the 300 Rally
You have it summed up excellently
Now if we could get some motor bikes into dealers …
Keep posting info and purchase links
When things free up I’ll use your channel to purchase in support of the work
Hey mate, do you have bar risers on there also?
great video what's the name of ECU and were can I get one thanks
It's from 550 Performance.
I have a video review of it on my channel.
Hi Shonky, I noticed in a later video of the Simpson that you had a rear tank. Would you recommend a rear tank? What brand rear tank did you use. any chance of doing a video on the install. I have checked out your later videos and cannot not see any mention of the rear tank except when you fuelled to test bike weight. Thx
Good spotting. I used a Camel ADV tank from a CRF250L on my bike. It was a custom install as the rear subframe is different. Camel ADV now do a 5L one for the CRF300L. Have a look at their website for info.
There is one more small mod you did'nt mention: You got kind of a heat-shield at your exhaust, that keeps the plastics from being bent to the exhaust by your luggage. Am I right? Where is this part from?
Hi Axel, You are correct. I did forget about that one, but if you watch my camping set-up video I give more details about it there.
Hey. Thanks for the video. great ideas. can i pick your brain please. do you have any issue with the storm barkbuster setup? Itchy boots ended up changing hers and apparently they affected how much turn there was on her handle bar! She ended up putting on an acerbis. i use the storm barkbusters on my 660 currently and love them and was going to get them for my new 300 in July.
Also the bash plate. Are you happy with the yamoto or have you found any better alternative? I'm hoping to get all my accessories sorted before the new bike arrives.
Looking forward to seeing your journey across the Simpson.
Cheers. Charlie.
Itchy Boots had her Barkbusters installed incorectly!
I did send her a message saying that the mounting arms were installed upside-down, but I guess with so many comments, she never noticed it. I have no problems with the Storm Barkbsters on my Rally.
I am very happy with the Yamoto bashplate, I reccomend them highly.
Thankd for your message, and I hope your bike arrives soon.
Sean
@@ShonkyProductions thank you Sean. That's cleared that one up lovely for me. Bark busters storm it is then 🤘🤘.
Are the bars that it comes with tapered? I have Tapered Bar Barkbusters and wondering if I can transfer
No, they're not. You will need adaptor mounts. But they helped me raise the bars slightly to suit my preferred height when standing.
Am I seeing a lot of rust on the exhaust piping?? @12:11
Shonky, I'm looking for a new rack as my Honda rack recently broke. Do you know the steel thickness of that one, the weight, is any of it solid or all hollow. That particular one isn't available for my 250 so I'll get something made up to look like that one. Thanks
I'll have a look at the thickness. I know it's all solid as I have moved the position of the handle on one side when I mounted the rear tank.
What is the phone mount you use? Looks rock solid - do you have issues with the charging cable popping out?
It's a RAM QUICK GRIP
www.mounts.net.au/collections/ram-phone-mounts/products/ram-hol-pd4u-ram-quick-grip-xl-large-phone-holder
It's great. I haven't had any issues with the USB cables coming loose.
Thanks! How does that mount to your bike though, hard to see from your clips or from the RAM website.. Sorry for the annoying questions!
Have you any thoughts on a modification for the air filter? For example to make it more effective but not restrictive.
Yes, I have removed the backfire screen from the standard filter and added an 1 inch extra snorkel to the top of the airbox, next to the standard snorkel. I'll make a short video on it soon.
@@ShonkyProductions Thanks for the advice and the quick response. Very much appreciated! I look forward to your video!
Hey shonky, what are you using the prop the plastic stock exhaust heat shield ?
I have a generic heat shield on the muffler and bolted the stock heat shield to that. If you take a look at my Camping Setup video you will see it better.
It seems that everyone else doing similar mods to similar bikes always do an airbox mod to improve the breathing. Doesn’t this model need it? Or would benefit at least a little from inhalation improvements?
Yes, there is more power to be had from opening the airbox. Just taking the lid off and testing it without the lid in place proved it to me.
I have since done several intake mods that you can see in my Power Up Kit video.
Not sure if you mentioned it, how tall are you? Asking for the wind protection / screen. thx!
Good question., I should of mentioned that. I'm 5'10.
Where to get the 38T sprocket, i Live i Norway, an not all will ship to europe
The rear sprockets are the same as XR250 and XR400. If you can find somewhere local selling those. Or maybe Rocky Mountain ATV might ship to Norway?
Has anyone gotten just Stock Improved ECU without doing any other exhaust mods and think it still worth it or should I wait until I upgrade the exhaust?
I know people that have and they are happy. But, if you plan on upgrading the exhaust, I would wait and get the Stage 1 tune so you dan't need to get it down the track.
Hi Bud
are you still 100% happy with the bike compared to the African twin to you miss in any way thinking of swopping the tiger 900 rally pro for the 300
talk soon Marcio
Hi Marcio, YES, I am still very happy with the change from Africa Twin to CRF 300 Rally. It has opened up so much more riding opportunities for me. For example, yesterday I did a 230km "dual-sport" ride where I left my home, rode 20km up the freeway and then did 150km in the bush exploring lots of side tracks including very muddy, rough and steep trails. The ride ended with about 60km of nice country roads to get home. Not once did I wish I was on the Africa Twin, and in fact, I wouldn't of done any of the exploring on the Africa Twin because of it's weight.
Once you accept the lower power, everything else is better or easier. If you are just touring or going on gravel roads the bigger bikes are great, but as soon as the road gets wet, slippery, rough or steep you will wish you were on a lighter bike like the CRF 300 Rally. It's a shame that there are no bikes at dealers for people to test ride. I've been letting people ride my bike to help them make up their minds. So far, everyone has been very impressed with the bike.
I hope that helps.
Sean
Hi Sean
That's the way I'm starting to think
I ride my 900 reasonable hard not sure if you have seen any of my videos ? ?
but I say I would be able to go harder and maybe have more fun on the 300
@@ozbiker5311 Yes, I've watched a couple of your videos, and think that you will definitely be able to go harder and faster on the 300 Rally... AND have more fun.
It is just so much easier to turn and stop that it encourages you to go harder and faster. As a result, you have more fun. Just as long as you are happy to give up the big bike acceleration and power. I have gone from 100hp to 20hp and am loving it. Sure I can't go as fast on the freeway (but I can still do 120kph) or do big power slides, but I can explore everywhere and have a ball chasing and overtaking the big bikes!
So does the CRF 300 only have a spring in one side ? , like one side is rebound and other damping? , apparently getting correct tyre size is an issue is this true ? , and buy putting larger tyres on increased height and actually weight?
But thanks mate , I have one of those screen mounts on one of my bikes .
That's correct, the standard suspension only uses a spring in one fork.
The standard rear tyre size is a slightly less common size but myself and most other people have used anything from a 100, 110 or 120 width tyres without any issues. The height/weight issues are very minor and vary from tyre to tyre.
@@ShonkyProductions thanks 🙏 mate
Where did you get rear sprocket?
There's a link in the description.
Where did you get the mounting bracket to attach the stock exhaust shield?
It's just a cheap eBay exhaust heat shield that a drilled a hole in to mount the standard heat shield.
@@ShonkyProductions brilliant! that's what I will do then, not a fan of the way it looks without it. Thank you!
Did you make a video on your throttle tube mod shortening the throttle throw, I can't find it? I have an injured wrist with very restricted movement so this mod would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.
No, I haven't. But Aaron has:
th-cam.com/video/0iJN4ygxc4Y/w-d-xo.html
Also, you could always change the throttle for a quad bike thumb throttle.
@@ShonkyProductions I was also thinking about that. Thanks.
How do you like your rear rack. Did you use that on the simpson crossing? How is the quality? Thank you!
I love the rear rack. It was perfect on the Simpson Desert trip. I recommend it.
Thank you! It has just arrived today, cant wait to put it on. :)
is the seat comfort or comfort XL?
It's just their standard comfort seat.
Hi Sean,
How wide is the H2C rear rack?
I'm trying to figure out which rack will work best with Mosko Moto R80...
Cheers T
PS. The link for the rack in your description is wrong - you end up viewing another rack than the one you have.
Hi Tonny, I'm away from the bike for a few days. I'll be back home Sunday and measure for you then.
Thanks for picking up my boo-boo with the link. I'll fix that up.
@@ShonkyProductions I'm still curious about the measurements 🙃
@@RoamingViking Dam, sorry Tony... Let me run out and measure.
The main rack hoop is 260mm at its widest and tapers down to 200mm. The handles stick out wider at 320mm but are angled down say 45 degrees.
@@ShonkyProductions Thank you! Much appreciated 👍
Hi Sean, is the Henry Reed eco bar height ok for someone 6ft tall? And do yo use handlebar risers? Thanks again
HI Mickey, The Pro Taper EVO in Henry/Reed bend is an 'oversized' bar so it necessitates a 'bar adapter' which also raises the height 25mm. I added an extra 20mm to make it more comfortable for me standing up. (I'm 5'10).
At 6ft, you will probably need some sort of bar riser whatever bars you choose.
Thank you
@@ShonkyProductions Hi Sean, further to this, did you have any issues with cable length (brake and clutch) getting too tight when rising the bars 45mm? The bike looks great! Cheers, Ash
@@ashrafchaudhry4357 Hi Ash, the cables will be fine but you might have to unclip a few cable ties to get the slack you need. Thanks for watching.
@@ShonkyProductionsgood to know, thanks!
Hi Shonky, can I ask what bar rises you bought to go with the handlebars?
Hi Slakk, good question.
Because I'm using oversized bars I need an adaptor... that raises the bars a little itself. I also added the original top bar clamps, now used upside-down as another spacer. I needed to use longer bolts when bolting it all together.
If you are tall, you may want to look into lowered pegs also.
@@ShonkyProductions ok cool thanks 👍 I am trying to work out a solution. I am 5'10" and was thinking a 30mm riser/fatbar adaptor with the same bar bend as you have.
@@slakk5093 Yes, that should be very close. I'm 5'10"... well, maybe 5'9" now (shrinking) and this setup suits me.
@@ShonkyProductions 😁 awesome, thanks shonky. Appreciate the response
SP, what size Michelin Starcross tyres did you put on your Rally? I'm a newbie and didn't see an exact match to the stock size. Thanks in advance.
Great question. The rear is 120 width (I think its a 120/80 but I'll check tonight when i'm home.) It's wider than standard but doing a great job with no negative effects. The standard size rear tyre is not that common and there are limited off road tyres in that size. I'll have to check the front tyre size for you as well.
Thanks for watching.
@@ShonkyProductions Really appreciate your help! Was telling the Mrs. how much I enjoy your channel. Very entertaining. I also enjoy the tips and wisdom you always share. Lastly, the dialogue you have with Nugget can be downright hilarious. Thanks again mate!
@@quest4adventure508 Glad to hear you're liking it. I've got a ride next weekend with Nugget and the other boys. Stay tuned for that video.
@@ShonkyProductions Haha! Fantastic. Can't wait to see it. Have fun!
@@ShonkyProductions Just a friendly reminder to share your tyre sizes using the Michelin Star Track 5's. Thanks mate!
DID YOU DO AN AIRBOX MOD?
Yes, I have now. check out my "Power up kit" video.
th-cam.com/video/zOtYvro-xVM/w-d-xo.html
Did I miss a skid plate?
Ohhh... Maybe I did. I did a seperate review video on it.
got the 300l and then ims came out with their 300l fuel tank and its only 2.5 gallons.... not to happy about that , its hardly an upgrade , was planning to use their tank thought it was going to be 3.5 gallons like the 250 l
Email Camel ADV and ask if they're going to make a tank for the rear of the 300.
@@ShonkyProductions They got back to me, they are looking into it but haven't made a decision yet
@@bondibeast good work getting in contact with them. Hopefully when they see the interest, they will make a model for our bike. I'm pretty sure they just need to make different mounts as the 250 subframe is different to the 300.
Did these mods throw off the accuracy of the speedometer?
Great question, I forgot to mention that the gearing changes made the speedometer spot on!
@@ShonkyProductions oh ok. That’s awesome.
Did you make the steg peg or buy them?
I made them out of door stoppers that I bought from the hardware store.
Never mind... I watched the video again. Not sure how I missed that
@@ShonkyProductions That is a really good idea!
Can you swap the crf300l headlight assembly in this bike?
I'm sure you could. It should just attach to the triple clamps. But not sure what you would achieve doing this over the 300L... bar a little more fuel.
There is a 13L tank coming out for the 300L soon.
@@ShonkyProductions well, i want the body fairings of the rally along with the riding position and the larger tank, i just dont like the adventure style headlight assembly. which brings to my next question, can you fit the body fairing of the rally on the 300l? Cheers.
@@junnereyguinid You would need the Rally tank I suspect.
@@ShonkyProductions actually i need the rally tank, engine fairings, and the position of the foot pegs. So i was thinking maybe ill just go with the rally and change the whole headlight assembly.
And of course the seat of the rally
The license plate mod “con” is no license plate light.
That is true. It's now up close enough to the tail light that it gets som illumination.
It’s shame you can’t get a test ride on a 300 till June/July
Yes, the dealers could have kept a demo and taken a lot more orders.
You might be able to find a dealer with the 300L. I know my dealer has one sitting in his showroom.
Jeez, I can't get a test ride at all. All three dealers in Adelaide are not getting a demo bike and next delivery is November 2022! If I want one I have to put a deposit down now to get in the November shipment
@@slakk5093 I feel your pain. I put a deposit down in December 2021 and that bike still hasn't turned up. The dealer said April, but with major manufacturing and shipping delays around the world... I decided to look for one second hand.
I put a lot of WANTED ads on forums and Facebook pages until I got a lead on a 500km old Rally. I bought it straight away.
There are some turning up on the used market now. I hope you find one or at least get a test ride soon. I know of a couple of SA riders who have one.
@@ShonkyProductions that's a great idea on putting out wanted posts. I should do that. Thanks
only thing wrong is the exhaust.. its a 300cc.. it WONT sound good, you will just make more noise when you are out riding in the forest and pissing off other people... just... stop.......
I agree. That's why I made custom baffles for my muffler. I don't like loud bikes either. Also, loud exhaust is more fatiguing on long rides.
how's the heat on the right hand side.. i hear it gets very hot . any problems .?
Heat?
I have no issues with heat at all. Maybe with the original exhaust which has a catalytic converter in it.