Why I LOVE The CRF300L.. | Bikes & Beer Ep. 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ม.ค. 2025
- The more I ride this CRF300L, the more I fall in love with it. In my eyes it is the perfect Dual Sport. With its low maintenance intervals, usable and adequate power, this entry level machine is more capable than most would expect, and in today's video we show just that. I battle my way through a slate covered creek bed to reach a secluded location where I set the camera down and crack a cold one to further talk about the bike and a few other commonly asked questions.
We are switching things up today with a more sit-down style / Podcast format and introduce a new potential series called Bikes & Beer. Today we try out the BrewDog Hazy Jane IPA, in my eyes a lot of Indian Pale Ale's taste similar and although this was nothing special in my eyes, it was VERY refreshing.
Let me know what beers I should try next!
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"As you get older you worry less about power and more on how it's delivered" very well said
I was only thinking this yesterday.
@@gowengetter4599 Don't you get a kick out things with a soul and purpose? I traded my Supercharged Bonneville for a sloth 4runner with a 4 banger
i wooorry 'bout both
Im getting older and i still want more power..... 💪
@@johnnymartinez733 MO POWA BABY! #doughnutmedia
In 1980, I took a XR500R and rode up the side of a mountain and down the other side...in Montana, through snow and wilderness. There is something about conquering the wilderness on a bike... you feel like a cowboy on a horse....a very fast horse.
No better feeling!
Honestly loved the talking section. It felt real and like a connection of thoughts that are never given the time to be said because of the trying to meet an "invisible entertainment quota" TH-cam itself has created... It felt real and honest, I liked the ride talk. Ride some more and discovery style. Would defiantly look forward to another like this.
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Real talk he did a great job with this!!
I have owned the 450L and the 650L and even the Africa Twin. The power of the 450L was awesome. The delivery of the 650L was much better as well as the maintenance but it was really tall and top heavy. Africa Twin just wasn’t what I needed at the time. But a fantastic bike. Currently have a semi dual sport Grom and a Monkey that never gets ridden. Next bike is going back to true dual sport but something with low maintenance. Probably next year. I think it’s going to be the 300L after watching you. Just something to get off-road when I want with low maintenance and high reliability.
Man, your videos are always great, but I like the format of stopping on a cool part of the trail for a craft beer to reflect a little about whatever. Thanks for the awesome content!
Great video, please feel free to do the longer versions. Really enjoyed it. Also, thank you for taking a moment to recognize those lost during 9/11. You're a good man and a good brother, God bless you!
It’s about time you ride out and crack a beer and talk. One of us! One of us😂 Great video! Awesome editing man. Thanks!
@11:55 youre extremely fun to listen to. never, ever got bored watching your vids ♥
Thank you! Appreciate it
Gracias for your fine taste in brew , bikes and the battle we are in. Ride on. The battle is before us. Weak minds kill.
Dude love the idea of this new series. Hype to see more!
you can sit there and talk about anything and I'd watch it. This is so relaxing. great content. I love my 300L to. Great bike
Thanks for the great content! My rally gets racetech suspension next week. I'll let everyone know how that is! They said it will be a true dirt bike!
So, how is it?
You are right.I bought this bike based on your recommendation. Only has a week or so, love it so far.
Great to hear!
Great video! I really want a 300l, but until I can get my hands on one I'll be doing all the adventures on the grom!
You would love to visit Wales 🏴 in the Uk . I lived there for a good few years and the slate is amazing . Whole valleys with not a spot of green just slate .
Great vid 👍
I live in Wales and have to be honest the slate may look amazing but man it’s rough on bikes and tyres! I still wouldn’t live anywhere else, we have mountains , valleys, lakes, sea and just some amazing places to ride 🙂
That's my kinda riding right there. Getting out there, soaking in some nature and having a litte adventure.
Very cool that you’re drinking a local IPA. I’ve been there and it’s pretty cool that they have a pet friendly hotel and such. I live in Dayton, OH and you being on the south eastern side of Cbus is cool. Ive have been watching a lot of your videos because I’ve been wanting a 450L and you have given me a lot of pros and cons. Thank you
I'm loving the simple chatting
I was watching your videos with crf, drz, and Duke 390, and I got crf250l. I'm happy with that bike, I did some amateur rally, mx tracks, dual sport camping, traveling. I love this bike. It is not fast like my ex cbr600 atc. But it is fun. Probably crf300l is better a little but I'm happy with crf250l. All can do bike. And low maintenance
The bikes and beer in the title won me! Subscribed!
Such a quiet bike, really cool for a nature adventure.
This a great video! I like the longer ones and the chilling aspect of it .
Great video. Looks like you are liking the Oneal boots. I keep a folding saw zip tied to my bike, comes in handy a lot.
I love these keep it going!! First time seeing your channel. And Im hooked, I think I might get into dual sport.....
Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed, thanks for sticking around!
Did you get one yet? I just got a drz400s as my second bike this year and am really loving the dualsport life.
Okay okay you got me back as a viewer now you said beer. Keep these videos coming!! Wouldn't mind seeing the Grom out 😂
Hay, man. Awsome vid as usual. Got a call this morning and ended up getting mine early(previously quoted January) Iron Pony rocks! Proud to join the club. Seen a lot of videos on these but, subbed to you. Keep it up, man! Thanks
Awesome to hear! We will have to get out and explore sometime.
@@AdventureDaily I'm down in morrow this weekend. Would be cool to meet you, man!
@@AdventureDaily drove up 23 to where 42 is and took all the way to morrow. Done it so many times but, still enjoy it. No twisties until the last 30 minutes tho
Hey man. I recently started watching, I wont lie. But I love your stuff. And this video? This is gold. Love it and keep it up man. Peace.
Thank you Kaden!! I appreciate the support.
Love this format Tanner. Great vid 👏
Their are some great bike trails in las cruces New Mexico. Just a thought in case you want to head that way.
Wrong Flag.
I decided a few weeks ago that the 300l will be my next big purchase. Then today I come across this video and it totally cemented my decision. Now I just gotta find a dealership out here on Oahu asap.
Love watching your shows. Still waiting for my 300 L to turn up ,can’t wait 😎
Dude just stumbled onto your channel while looking for info on a bike. Instantly cracked fruity craft beer with ya and started talkin about bikes hahaha
Thanks so much for these videos, they're so well informed and engaging.
Instant sub.
That’s awesome Jimmy! Welcome to the family🙌🏻
Gotta get them Milkshake IPAs, I feel like that's where the flavor comes. But yes bro Bikes & Beer ftw XD
Love the video. Love my 300 and still have to get new tires and such but compared to my 450RL well it doesn’t. Definitely give it another try.
I didn’t even change the pipe or ecu.
Speaking of pipes you’re 💯 correct and I agree I love the ninja like stealth mode the 300 offers. So quite I go where I couldn’t with louder bike. Wouldn’t dare change it.
Thanks again for the great content
Top notch content. Just picked up a grom and enjoying small bore again. Thinking of selling the fz09 for klx300.
Need more of this one on one talk... Love from another fellow honda rider all the way from Nepal 🇳🇵
D606 are great. I run them on my DR-Z 400.
Love the video my friend, I have the seat concepts for my DRZ400sm and love it!
I've got a 250L bought last year. I get where you're coming from as out there on one's own, lots of times I park it and check the trail ahead, and like you said, if I had continued on the bike, instead of walking, I would be in a bad situation. It's been tough getting back out of where I've been sometimes...a lot of muscle and determination...now I wimp out and prefer just off off road gravel sand trails
Good video. Enjoyed the vibe.
Oh yea and the mullet is looking strong
Slowly but surely!
I think that circle you think is formed by the water might be part of an old footing for a bridge mate
Would like to
See your true option of the Kawi though!
The suspension in the Kawi is much better
Dunlop D606 on the rear and Pirelli MT21 on the front. Hard-wearing rear, soft grippy front.
Yo, I have Dunlop EN91s on my 300L. If you're looking for something that kicks ass offroad it's the perfect dual-sport tire.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Quite the find.
Hey love all your videos, but my current favorite are this series with both talking and riding. Any way you could post the link for the foldable mirrors you got? Thanks!
Thanks Jaysan! I went ahead and updated the description, thanks for the support!
@@AdventureDaily I was thinking maybe those were the ones, but I wanted to be sure. Thank you for responding and for posting that link! Keep creating awesome content! I live in Idaho, but I spent a few years over in Ohio from 2007-2009. As pretty as Idaho can be, your videos make me miss all the trees and beauty that Ohio has!
Also, I just recently sold my 1985 ATC 250SX to help pay for my 300L. I just watched your All Terrain Camping video last night, and it really made me miss my 3 wheeler:( Maybe I should have just financed the 300L and kept the 250SX, but I’ve been trying to pay cash for everything I own instead of financing. Anyway, that was a cool idea for a video, and a cool idea for going camping. I look forward to watching the part 2 of it!
Dunlop d606 rear / Pirelli mt21 front. you will not be disappointed...
How is the mt21 on the rear?
D606 rear Mt21 front is great combo . Mt21 on rear is good too, but wears VERY quickly and not quite as good as 606 on road. Off road D606 and mt21 rear are just about same. Some say lateral grip on d606 front is poor.. I’ve never tried d606 front..
Hi friend. I am an enthusiastic owner of crf 300l, a bike with which I do practically everything, from travel to enduro, even technical. I am fully satisfied with it. Gradually, I will make some changes to improve the chassis, starting with the suspension. The question I wanted to ask is if you recommend changing the original 14 tooth sprocket to a smaller 13 tooth one. This, to better face the hard off-road routes.
I would definitely do that if I were you. I also plan on changing the gearing in the future.
@@AdventureDaily THANKS FOR THE ANSWER, FRIEND
Thanks, man! Should I have the Honda sales guy send you the commission when I spring for the 300L you've convinced me to buy? LOL I'm interested in seeing you drink a beer and talk to us about mods and impressions, the further out there the better.
Oh, and go west, young man. North and west. Where ya think all the good hops come from? :-)
This old dude (59) is enjoying the hell out of my 300L.
Is it possible to buy the LED headlight conversion kit from Honda for the CRF300L?
Tanner could use a Silky saw. They're great.
Funny I just bought a samurai silky saw at the mower shop. Works on all limbs. Wooden or otherwise. Great for the trail.
I liked it! Almost a podcast like conceptS
Thanks for sharing.
Please share your trail locations and apps.
I’m also in Florida not many places to ride :(
beautiful LAND, lucky you!!!!!
Hey man, love the CRF300L content. I also have a beer recommendation. I am not sure of you can find it near you since they are local to North GA, but Reformation Brewery just came out with a Banana Milkshake IPA, super smooth and subtle banana flavor. Check them out, maybe they can ship some. Keep up the content!
Tanner ,try the 270s ,I think you will love them.And they are inexpensive.
I like your style of riding: bush hogging. I had a 250 rally and sold it for an Indian Challenger. I miss the off road though. The thing I didn’t like about the 250 was I felt insecure on the road, and I think part of that was the stock tires. Thinking of getting a 300L and would definitely like to see different tires reviewed. I think I would want a 50/50 tire. Great channel. I love the craft beer reviews also. Check out Yee Haw beer.
I recently sold my klx250 and bought a crf 300 rally and I love it.
Great to hear! What's the biggest difference that you notice?
@@AdventureDaily how much smoother it is on the road. The rally is 100 times better on the road. If it had the klx's suspension it could be close to the perfect small adv bike.
Canal Winchester isn’t too far from me. I’m between Athens and Marietta. What dealer did you get the bike from? Having trouble finding one. The locals ones either have the 450s or the klx230 🙄
Great video man, love the personal touch. What is the mic setup you’re using for this? Interested to hear it. It worked amazing! Cheers man!
Thank you!! I am using the Rode Wireless Go 2.
More or these videos. Really enjoyed it
I put some D606 on my 300. They lock up in sand real well. I was washing out on the stock tires. No more of that.
Awesome video, ordering my 300L next month, also if your searching for a small sleeping system for a good price have a look at a lanshan 2 easy set up with 2 small poles, worked a treat for me moto camping with a klx250s
Thank you! Hope you get it soon. I'll be sure to check it out!
I just bought one of these and the downside of this bike is the stock rear shock. I've heard good things about upgrading to a YSS $400 shock. Honda dropped the ball and should've put fully adjustable suspension on the 300L straight from the factory. The bike sucks off road.
I had to go to a race shop a drop $1800cad for front and back. They said I would be disappointed with the standard YSS without the external resovoir . So I went with racetech like the KTM boys. Cartridges in the front, the whole nine. The bike was un-rideable for me personally. I actually broke the stock fronts.
A shop will tell you whatever is necessary to sell product. I've heard the YSS shock is fine, but if you want the best shock on the market with fulll adjustability, and have the money to spend, go for it. I would've bought an KTM or something if I wanted a full blown dirt bike. Not spending that kind of money on a duel sport.
I haven't done it yet, but will probably buy the shock without the cartridge. The front shock isn't as big of an issue as the rear and may just replace the spring.
I wish Honda would've given the bike full adjustability straight from the factory like the KLX300. I kind of have buyer's remorse simply because the suspension sucks from the factory.
Not sure how heavy you are but I am pushing 200 with gear and it has been fine for me. Is it soft, yes but so are all other Dual Sports out there, most bikes you have to upgrade the suspension so for me I was expecting it.
@@AdventureDaily yeah, I'm 200 pounds. Just wish the suspension was fully adjustable for damping like the KLX.
Those round pieces and brick wall is from a bridge at one point in time
Come to Utah! I have the exact same riding style.
That’s the way to do it bro!
BrewDog is just down the road from where I live.
That's awesome!
I'm not sure the water formed that circle. The remnants of the brick wall there looks really old, I'd bet it's what's left of an old mill. That cirle was probably part of what held a water wheel in place.
I’m really torn on financing either a new crf300l or a Drz 400… I just don’t know if I want a carb to deal with on the Suzuki but I also worry the 300 isn’t powerful enough for the 20-25 min of highway it takes me to get to the nearest trails here in Phx.
I'll do a video soon but I would pick the 300 all day long.
Brewdog is originally from Ellon, Scotland, Hazy Jane is taaasty… like the vids 👍🏻
That's awesome! I did not know that.
I did watch a video of the dsports vs d606 (rear, the fronts suck), vs the ams bite mx and the guy said the bite mx was the best on and offroad.
Good info! I'll look into those.
Dunlop D606 - or the MT21 Pirelli
Also i love the brew review 🤙
Did the water form all that break on the right side as well?))
Great video, thank you. I am on the fence about getting this bike. I actually want it for my wife to learn on but also something I can have some fun with. I do a lot of adventure riding on my Triumph with mostly basic to intermediate dirt trails. The 300 would allow me to do things a bit more technical and won't hurt the wallet as badly if I drop it or crash. Would you recommend the 300?
If you want to ride the klx300, there's a kawasaki riding day at iron pony next weekend (sept 25-26).
It looks like they won't have the 300? It showed a list of bikes.
@@AdventureDaily I'm here right now. They have both the klx300 and the klx300sm. They even have the new klr even though it's not on the list
Relaxing video. Thank you
Thank you Jim!
Hey! Great video! Had a question about the bike colour. What do you think about changing the colour of the bike black? Is it possible? would you do it?
They don’t offer black plastics yet but for me I wouldn’t do it, they get scratched easily and lose their shine fast.
@@AdventureDaily Ohh that makes sense thanks :)
Glad to see your knee is holding up good, mine is still messed up a bit, makes riding a few hours painful 😓
Back to the dr. next week!
I have always wanted a back rack for my wr250r like you have on the 250L but I never know we're to look for one.
You ought to give this one a try! amzn.to/3o5vDuW (affiliate link) Looks like a good deal for the price.
@@AdventureDaily thanks a lot I'll definitely order one up.
I got an email from IMS today regarding the 300. Probably have a 3.5 g available by early next year.
BTW I just bought a 300L today to go along with the Rally I got in May.
The goal is to take each bike in opposite directions.
Thank you for the info! I will definitely be getting my hands on one.
I'd really like to hear your opinion on the Kawasaki KLX 300 that is supposed to be like the CRF300L but with better suspension?
For some good riding in south west Utah, get a hold of Everide.
Where you live is it pretty flat? If so how do you "find" spots to ride? Main thing i hate going off the beatn path is those huge mounds hidden in the grass, bucks me around. Just curious, thanks!
Yes nothing but Farmland out here but if you look hard enough you can find spots like this, usually I just ride around and look, especially by rivers where the land ownership is kind of grey area because I don’t like blasting down someone’s property. But yes I know what you mean that actually happened to me yesterday and will be in tomorrow’s video haha. Huge hole ate my front tire.
Most IPAs taste like hairspray - I do enjoy a select few though.
I went with the AXP plastic one with the linkage guard and not real impressed with how the rear guard mounted up. Contemplating trying something different.
You talking about the skid plate ?
@@DakotaHDrums yes
thinking of selling my homda fury for one. But they are not in stock anywhere
I love my supped up 250L haha can't bring myself to sell her
I live in north east ohio we have some great dual sporting up here i have a 250l we should do a ride day meetup or something. Been watching you since the start of the 250l videos.
Let's do it!
Hi Tanner does the 300L not need a bash guard? You have had yours a while and have got away without one. :)
I would highly recommend it, I actually have one coming soon.
How do you like this compared to the DRZ400? Is there a big difference in perceived weight? This bike looks super fun and I like the more modern features. I have a DRZ but that thing feels so heavy sometimes, and I'm not a small guy. Am I crazy to sell the DRZ for this bike? Or is it too similar?
I'll have a video on this soon but I would way rather have the 300L.
@@AdventureDaily Looking forward to it! If you know anyone that has a DRZ try to borrow it so you can show the two bikes side by side. Thanks for the reply.
is the front end on the 300l any slimmer because i rode a 250l the other day and didnt like how it sat and where my knees are im 6' 4" and have size 15 feet and i have a 2019 dr200 so the front end is slim because its just air cooled compared to the Honda's with a single radiator on one side
Is it really the same motor from the CBR300? I've also heard that it is a completely new motor and they just took the old CRF250 motor and made some modifications by lengthening the stroke and increasing the displacement by 36ccs. Can't get a straight answer on the forums. Who knows.
It is the same engine! A few things changed of course with mapping and gearing but ultimately the same.
Come down to Athens and I'll let ya take a spin on my 2022 klx 300 that is piped and tuned 🤘
I might take you up on that! How can I get in contact with you?
Gotta love living in a flyover state. 🙂
Nice one bro 😎
Thank you brother!
That thing looked like a petrified stump, now I'm curious what it looks like up close.
If you're out west in New Mexico let me know, there are so many places to explore!