crf300l rally raid suspension tested

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Do you have a video installing the shock, thank you so much for assisting me. Keep producing more videos about the CRF rally Did the seat height changed? What is your inseam?

[@Tripleb6036]

Thanks As it was the first time I’d swapped out the shock, I didn’t feel qualified to do a video on it to be honest. I may do one in the future if I move shocks around between my Rally and L models. It was pretty simple except the bolts in both the lower shock and suspension knuckle clearly hadn’t been greased at the factory and were over torqued so took a bit of work to remove. Lots more to come on the Rally as I’m keeping it long term and doing an adventure build on it. I haven’t measured it but my feeling is that yes, it has lowered very slightly but also sags a lot less so ride height is very similar to stock. My inseam is 32.5”. I’m 6ft, weigh 87.5kg . I think I gave all stats in the video for reference, apologies if I missed it.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

@@Tripleb6036 thank you so much for the quick response

[@EastboundDwn]

I just went from stock to RR Level 1 front and rear, and the bike has completely transformed. The front kit is a must. Great video!🤙

[@Tripleb6036]

Thanks. Did you fit them yourself?

[@EastboundDwn]

@TripleB6036 I had help, but if you are comfortable doing it by yourself, it is not really difficult. Got questions?

[@Tripleb6036]

I’ve seen videos and it looks fairly straightforward. Still not sure if I’ll tackle it myself though or when I’ll find time to do the work.

[@airadaimagery692]

I went with the Ktech Razor R shock, the Low version. Which is basically comparable to the Level 1. I also dropped in a heavier spring in the front. It’s such a good bike now.

[@Tripleb6036]

Agreed , once the suspension is done it’s a fantastic bike.

[@JustForFun-zh7cy]

Good to hear it works well… you’ll need a longer trip to decide on the fronts and get the new shock compression/rebound dialed in for you…

[@Tripleb6036]

The difference is night and day. The trouble is it’s making me wonder about the forks now but I think that might be a job too far for my mechanical skills 😂 You mean my Tomtom mount 🤣

[@JustForFun-zh7cy]

@@Tripleb6036 I thought that round thing was a Beeline 🤦🏻🤣 editing my original comment now 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Tripleb6036]

@@JustForFun-zh7cyhaha nope, just the mount for a Tomtom which I was too lazy to remove 😁

[@Tripleb6036]

That’s for sure. Perfect excuse for a trip 😁

[@joemann2178]

Nice video, I'm going to get a CRF rally this year in Thailand, I was going to get some YSS shocks, but after looking at the reduced travel on the Stage 1 Rally Raid it does make sense to not make the seat height too much.

[@Tripleb6036]

It depends how you use the bike but for me the level 1 Rally Raid made sense.

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

Good decision. I went with the YSS suspension front and rear and it is horrible. The Rally Raid is definitely the way to go.

[@JoshSinnott97]

Great video mate, thank you I finally got the chance to sit on a rally yesterday, I couldn't test ride it unfortunately as im still on my L's but I'm 75kg and 180cm and I could only touch the floor with the balls of my feet and could comfortably flat foot it with my right foot on the brake. I know ride height being ideal is one thing, but I wonder if I'm winning in this area if the ride quality will follow suit and not need to be upgraded for me. If I experience that bouncy feeling you described or the steering feels too slow that might make me upgrade eventually but so far I'm impressed and optimistic 🤞

[@Tripleb6036]

Thanks. I think you will have to ride it and see. You may get away with the stock shock, depending on what type of riding you do.

[@JoshSinnott97]

@TripleB6036 I just plan to use it as a commuter, for day trips and overnight camping trips. Hopefully a test ride will be enough for me to know for sure The salesman at the dealership told me to wait for the cf moto 450 mt but I have way more confidence in Honda's reliability

[@Tripleb6036]

@@JoshSinnott97it will do that perfectly well and I’d prefer Honda reliability on those trips. Saying that, I am getting a CF Moto 450MT for a long term test on the channel so we can see how reliable and capable it really is.

[@LnZ_Blu]

Lucky you. I bought the rear RR level 1 shock with the preload adjuster and the import tax and duties was 16k pesos.

[@Tripleb6036]

Ah I just got hit for 19k import tax and duties on the forks though

[@Twowheels-uz6lz]

Very interesting thank you! I have just done exactly the same modification and I had the same recation as you. Can you do a video about adjusting the sag? I find it a bit high still since I am 5ft 9in tall. Thanks again!

[@Tripleb6036]

Ah great. Are you going to do anything to the forks? Sure, I’ll add a sag video to the to do list.

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

Hmm I spoke to John Mitchinson of Rally Raid who said the level 2 shock on its own should be fine, no need to upgrade the forks just because of the shock change. But I’ll find out soon!

[@Tripleb6036]

I’ll be interested to hear what you say once you’ve tried it as I’ve heard conflicting reports. Due to my location I didn’t want to test out the level 2 shock and find it unsuitable.

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

@@Tripleb6036 I've had the shock installed for a few days and done 3 rides, around 100 miles. I'm finding it fine in terms of the angle/attitude of the bike. It immediately exposes the front suspension, because the RR shock is so good! But in terms of the front/rear ride height relationship, it's fine. It does make the bike sit up on its nose a bit more, but that is fine, because the standard shock really sits back a lot. I am thinking about a fork upgrade though! But not because there is any issue with the angle front to rear, that is fine.

[@Tripleb6036]

@@duckbeneathpigeons that’s good to know. I appreciate you coming back with your thoughts.

[@didgeridoothedeepmechanics]

Excellent video! I am thinking of buying the level 1 as well. Does the seat height stays the same? How about the front forks, have you done anything there and does the rear shock effects the symmetry of the bike? Thanks!

[@Tripleb6036]

Thanks. The seat height stays pretty much the same. I haven’t touched the front forks on the Rally yet as I want to ride it a bit more before deciding whether to do any work on them. For me the Rally is more of an exploring bike so I don’t ride it too hard. initially I want to see if I can get away with leaving the forks alone. The bike geometry feels fine with just the shock. I’m just waiting on parts to change out the forks and shock on my 300L , including the Rally Raid level 2 forks so that will give me an idea how much difference it makes and whether it’s worth doing the forks on my Rally. I’ll be posting videos on all that stuff once the parts finally arrive here.

[@didgeridoothedeepmechanics]

@@Tripleb6036 Thanks for the fast reply! Have not watched the video to the end previous but did now and you pretty much answered my questions already. I have the 300L and if you want to upgrade yours you also might check the Wilbers 640 Road Monoshock. Its a german company and they make high quality suspension for a good price. You also can choose different seat heights and you can order the fitting front fork spring as a complete package. So you get rear and front fix for about750€. They also have higher upgrades but more expensive though. Will watch your next vids, good content!

[@donniegreenpastorofgraceby5475]

Outstanding information, im a bit larger sonthisnhelps in my options

[@Tripleb6036]

Glad you found it useful. They do stronger springs too. I think they have at least 1 or 2 stiffer springs beyond what I got.

[@truthbomb1809]

you need a new kickstand with the level 2 also.

[@Tripleb6036]

That’s what I read. Mind you, I don’t like the original one much.

[@alvinbajalla5400]

present

[@Alan-rz2fc]

Did you buy the bike in philippine or had it transfer over?

[@Tripleb6036]

Bought it locally in the Philippines. It’s cheaper here than in the States and Europe.

[@Alan-rz2fc]

@TripleB6036 how much did you pay?

[@justinbang6025]

​@@Alan-rz2fc I got mine over a year ago here for 180k php. Second hand. Beat him down on the price from 220. Only 5k kilometers. Expect to pay anywhere from 200 plus. I've noticed they retain their value even second hand.

[@Alan-rz2fc]

@justinbang6025 that's a good price at 180k

[@justinbang6025]

@@Alan-rz2fc smoking deal for sure

[@ralphdesanti7504]

What country are you in? It is absolutely beautiful. I am very jealous.

[@Tripleb6036]

This is the Philippines, more specifically , Cebu island.

[@msd85TvT]

Where to buy the shocks?

[@Tripleb6036]

www.rallyraidproducts.co.uk/collections/crf-300-l-r

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 No wheelies, no flat track drifting, no stoppies, no triples, no wide open woops? 🤷

[@Tripleb6036]

Haha sorry, I ride what’s here. I’m still searching for more off-road/tracks. I’m heading out to one that’s been recommended next week. Wheelies, noted although it’s a shock. Stoppies on that loose stuff, beyond my skill level I’m afraid.

[@franktaylor7617]

@@Tripleb6036 😆👍✌️ That's kinda funny. Because I'm on a dirt bike built for tarmac. I have a sport bike that's seen more dirt and gravel roads than the dirt bike has. 😏

[@Tripleb6036]

@@franktaylor7617hahaha you need to get a gold wing and take it off road 😂

[@franktaylor7617]

@@Tripleb6036 I seen that. Not really my cup of tea. I did however take my Honda RC30 off road a time or two. I lost sleep over that. Still haunts my dreams. 🤦FOOL!! 😆

[@Tripleb6036]

@@franktaylor7617haha not mine either. My god, that bike would be worth a bit now if you didn’t off road it 😂 I had and loved the baby NC30. I rode that bike for 2 years solid when I was 18 and it took me everywhere , even in the snow and ice. Brilliant bikes.