2018 Honda Crf250l review (400 miles)

[@allans7281]

Fun video! I have the 2020 rally. I made 4 important upgrades: Seat concepts seat, YSS rear shock ( 450 bucks) and Race tech front forks ( 200 bucks) upgrade with additional spring and thicker oil, and pro grip thicker grips. World of diff- comfortable, Handles, And soaks those bumps

[@wjb111]

Nice! I picked up a new 2017 CRF250L last April and loving it.

[@adventurepastor8195]

That's awesome! Where do you ride at?

[@wjb111]

I’m in Michigan. Not many trails local but up north there is a lot of trails. Beautiful area where you’re at.

[@rolandstaines3249]

Hi guys the 13 tooth sprocket makes the bike pick up a lot quicker to put up the hills better . Try the DRC tail tidy that will lose some weight. R&G detachable indicators also Also. A radiator brace as the radiators are soft as jelly. R&G do engine side case protectors that helps with the stones hitting the engine . Your exhaust looks wicked . & What a wonderful country u have to ride in .

[@Onnoel.simbahan]

Ive had problems with the 13 tooth I’ve noticed it wears out quickly and easily compared to the 14 tooth. If you want some more power you can keep the front sprocket stock and the rear change to 45 it will accelerate quicker and climbed hills easier. The exhaust changes the bike like fr! It adds power and it makes the bike breathe better. I still have the radiator guard stock and have no problems with that, I mostly rode on road that’s why I don’t really have to change it. But overall the sprocket and exhaust changes the bike a lot! Love my crf250l got 5800 miles on it😄

[@Droptineful]

RaceTec makes a spring kit for the front, awesome upgrade. Keeps the front from diving. Been super happy with it.👍🏻

[@adventurepastor8195]

Yah the diving front end is its biggest flaw. How much does that spring kit cost?

[@Droptineful]

I got it from Rocky Mountain ATV and Motorcycle for $109.00. Worth the money.

[@duckie62]

Pastor, I also own a 2018 Crf250l and HIGHLY recommend you install a EJK fuel controller. It will make your bike alive as it should have been from the factory.

[@adventurepastor8195]

What does it do to fuel mileage?

[@ThePr8head]

Nice bike I want one. I had Heidenau K60 Scouts on my 94 DR350SE and I LOVED THEM. They went anywhere I wanted to go no with complaint and are great on and off road plus they wear like iron. I just got a 97 XR650L and I got a K60 rear and a Karoo 3 front but I haven't installed them yet so no idea how they will work together. WOW the XR650L has A LOT MORE POOP than a DR350 but I REALLY miss my DR :(

[@adventurepastor8195]

I really like the idea of an xr650! A go anywhere bike that can handle the highway! Hope they workout well for you!

[@dorondahari648]

HI. you can put thicker oil in front suspension it will help you . i love this bike

[@adventurepastor8195]

Really? I have never heard of this, that could be great thanks!

[@ricklarmer461]

Honda dealer told me you can do 2 things for the front. Phase 1 thicker oil Phase 2 stronger springs.

[@rfrontera042]

Great video👍🏻

[@trailrider1980]

which risers did you get?

[@adventurepastor8195]

Just some cheap Amazon ones.

[@markbezzy]

hi did you fit the 13t sprocket ?

[@adventurepastor8195]

Yes I did and I love it!

[@markbezzy]

@@adventurepastor8195 how did it affect the cruising speed ?

[@adventurepastor8195]

@@markbezzy it definitely made the rpm higher at any given speed. So now cruising at 50mph it will be at about 6.5k rpm. But now.it climbs hills in 5th and 6th gear and off road it crawls in 1st and is a lot more torquey

[@pearyforrest8869]

So do you mind saying how tall and how much you weigh? I’m 6’3” and 200 lbs and wondering how this will do with my size..

[@adventurepastor8195]

I am 5'10" and like 170 haha. I have recently upgraded the suspension and its way better! I would recommend suspension upgrade if you are over 150 pounds.

[@sws5833]

A new reply to an older post but im also 6ft3 and about 200 pounds, looking at getting a CRF 250L was wondering how you made out, im worried about the distance from the seat to the pegs, dont want to be chewing on my kneecaps

[@Mjr1348]

What skid plate ? Nice vid. Ride safe.

[@adventurepastor8195]

It is a hard plastic one from Acerbis It was about $70 online

[@ForbesNation00]

Great review, Thanks for sharing. I have one on order. :) I'll be anxious to hear your opinions on the 13t sprocket.

[@adventurepastor8195]

Yah by next week I should have it on and ill take it out and make a review

[@adventurepastor8195]

How are you liking your new bike?

[@machalforbes8575]

@@adventurepastor8195 I'm loving it. It's everything I wanted (other than a Harley Streetglide... but we'll save that for when I hit the lottery). I wish it sounded deeper with stock exhaust, but that's just nit-picking for my personal preference. The only real downside is the seat. While the bike is still very new to me, after about an hour, I wish I had something softer. I got a Maddog seat cover, adn it helps a little, but not much. I will likely go back to just the stock seat until I can upgrade to a Seat Concepts. Aside from that, for me poking around on back roads in Southwestern Pa, and maybe a little trail here or there, I could not be happier!

[@adventurepastor8195]

That's great to hear. Yah I added the maddog seat cover too and it helps a bit.

[@reggieholguin7907]

heard the 13t could wear the chain out more and its smaller diameter could eventually wear the rubber off the swingarm.

[@glendasue70]

I have 13/42s it will hit 80mph. I also have the speedo that adjusts the speedometer. Just saying. Lower gears make it faster??? Yeah it did go figure... Gives that 6 gear it's potential.

[@nelsdude]

glendasue70 what are you using to re-calibrate speedometer. I want to do that

[@glendasue70]

@@nelsdude Look up the company. (12 0 clock labs) Its called a Speedo.. Plug and play. Like 70$ or so. Instructions will show you how to calibrate your speedomedor.

[@nelsdude]

glendasue70 Thanks!!

[@nowords124]

xaxa' i can deadlift more than bikes weight!' i listen that from many people for XR 250 its soft

[@HyperSpaz]

Nice bike but the green spokes look horrible. Thanks for the info and vid.