2024 Honda CRF300L Road Test [Asphalt, Dirt, and Highway]

[@AverageGuyT]

Nice video! I have the 2021, bought when first available, and still love it. I have a lot done to mine, you can ride it hard off-road, (With a few tweaks), one day and cruise around town the next. The front brake line bugged me and if it bugs you, you can loosen the banjo bolt off the master cylinder just enough to move it, rotate it down until the brake line doesn't block the dash. It doesn't take much. Mine has been this way for a long time and zero issues with operation and suspension movement. Looking forward to some more 300L content. Thanks for sharing.

[@limitedslipautomotive]

Thanks for the support! Itching to ride more and make more videos, but it was -6 out here this morning. Hoping to haul her down to the desert at some point to get more riding in! What mods have you done to yours?

[@AverageGuyT]

@@limitedslipautomotive The two things that made the biggest difference were suspension and tires. There are quite a few options for both. I went with the full Race Tech suspension setup, sprung and valved for my weight and riding style. I have the rear shock with remote reservoir, high/low speed compression and rebound; front fork kit with Gold Valves. Some say this is overkill on this bike but not for me, it was well worth it. I've tried a few different sets of tires. The Dunlop D606 and Pirelli MT21 were a great overall combo, they wore quick, (Depends on amount of road Miles), and got quite loud as they did. Last season I put on the Motoz Tractionator Enduro I/T in the rear, and the Motoz Tractionator Enduro S/T in the front. The front is a 90/100/21 "Fatty", I love this combo and will stick with it. Can't speak to tread wear yet, after one riding season they are holding up great. We have a lot of sand and varied terrain here in Michigan and the front tire just floats in the sand and hooks up everywhere. These tires are aggressive but handle very well on road as well. I run 16/18psi off-road and 22/24psi on road with no rim locks. Motoz are not cheap, but I got through some stuff that I thought there was no way. I tried the Tusk Waypoint combo, they were just "Ok". Worked best loaded down for Moto-camping with extra on road miles. I have a few Rally Raid products and really like them, especially their extended kickstand for upgraded suspension. Twelve O'clock Labs fender eliminator and integrated tail light/turn signals, front turn signals wired as running lights, and the Cyclops headlight bulb. Nice and bright. ProTaper bars, CR Mid, with the ProTaper risers. Zeta break and shift levers. Zeta folding front break and clutch levers, love these as they can fold backwards and I hate Barkbusters. Few other odds and ends.... I installed the 550 Performance ECU, (Stock improved 93 Octane), with their open airbox lid, running the stock air filter W/removed backfire screen. Love this setup, smoothed everything out, quieted down the stupid "5K Rattle" and runs great overall. This is as far as I will go on this engine, you can go crazy with engine mods but I'm not giving up the reliability. I don't want a loud exhaust so for now I am leaving it alone although, there are some definite benefits to changing it. Had the Acerbis 3.7gal Tank on for a while, switched back to the stock metal tank as I prefer the slimness and lighter weight.....that's 10 extra pounds up high. If I ever get out to do the Colorado BDR I will put it on for that. Sorry this is a long response, hope it helps a little. I was looking everywhere for any info on what worked and what didn't when I got mine.

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

Glad you like it, I have a 23 model and love it.

[@limitedslipautomotive]

She's great! Definitely ready for warmer weather.