Handlebars Pro Install - CRF300L

[@cyclerider5652]

I put new bars, grips and handguards on my 300 today and it turned out great. I drilled the bars and dremeled the throttle tube as you demonstrate here. I didn't have to remove the throttle cables because I worked on the throttle tube on the bike. I slid the old handlebars off the throttle tube and slid the new ones on without detaching the cables.

[@twr41cox]

I have changed bars a few times on different bikes, and never used that “tape indent” technique to find the location to drill the bars. Much better than trial and error it seems. Thanks for the tips!

[@randomusernumber1]

another way to put grips on is alcohol . pour yourself a glass of strong spirits ( my weapon of choice is whisky ) , after you got some fire in ya put some rubbing alcohol or aftershave or vodka onto the bar and slide the grip on . in a few seconds the alcohol will evaporate leaving your grips stuck

[@cyclerider5652]

I tried rubbing alcohol and it worked great. I couldn't get the grips on with an air hose like Jake. I used to use WD40 (it actually evaporates and holds the grips in place fairly well) but wanted to try something else this time. Thanks for the tip.

[@PatchedBandit]

I always just saw the tab off the control housings and use double sided tape underneath to keep them in place. I personally don't want to drill holes to aluminium bars and compromise the strength of them just to mount buttons. Controls stay in place very easily if you just have something suitable under them during install and it is also easier to change their position if you want to turn your handlebar a bit to one side or another later.

[@chriskneifl3290]

Many people who have gone this route have had to purchase new controls due to the fact that they no longer stay in place.

[@KentwoodWarrior]

Thanks for actually demonstrating for others. So many have asked about this.

[@cyclerider5652]

Nice job on video Jake. Good call on not cutting throttle tube off and using the dremel tool. It can use all the length it can get. I didn't think of that. Great trick.

[@ficklepickle2495]

so stoked for the supermoto build.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Great install video!! I don't have a CRF300L but if I get one, I'll be ready. 💪

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I just had to drill out my stock bars on the KLX 300sm to fit bark busters for the time being. This will come in handy once I bend the stock ones and need some more solid ones haha 👌🏻

[@Rambone224]

Keep making awesome videos!! Great job explaining the benefits of aftermarket handlebars

[@SnoTs]

I have a '21 Z900 i got at the end of June. A month ago I pulled it out of the garage and parked it so I could close the garage door. As I walked away from the bike i heard a clunk. It rolled forward a little bit on the kickstand and fell on the left side. Bent my bars. :-/ I wanted to go aftermarket but couldn't find a set that would match the bend/shape of the stock ones so went with another OEM set. Hopefully it doesn't fall over again.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Oh dang that sucks. Hopefully that doesn’t happen again.

[@Ride2Live420]

It’s much better to drill the tiny holes for the controls and have it not move as opposed to grinding the nubs. I found out the hard way. (Like always) Some JB weld or solder will make me some new nubs. (Doh!) It’s pretty straight forward to find the correct spot to drill so the controls line up. The goon guards will add a tad of friction to the throttle tube making drilling the hole more important so the throttle doesn’t move at all when WFO. I’m not a goon so I put Tusk bar ends on instead. Using the old clamps as a drill guide is a good idea since I always switch my bars to 1 1/8 fat tapered with no cross bar. (To combat arm pump) Otherwise I’d toss the old clamps over my shoulder because I’ll never use them again. Same with the stock bars. Tusk has the universal oversized clamp & bar kits for around $70 bucks. I went with the KTM bend because they were similar to the Pro Taper Carmichael bend (0.6” taller) and I’m a inch or two taller than RC. If KTM has a problem with that then do something! (Faint a punch) That’s what I thought you tea drinking pompous euros will do nothing but get slapped. (Flinch!) You goofy orange oompa loompa MFers! Now get me an espresso and scrumpettes!

[@Firestorm637]

Another great job with wonderful PRO TIPS

[@neggo4290]

Jake watch out with the pillow grips, two of them split in half while I was wiring them to the andlebar. I didn't get them very tight

[@ConnorGMedia]

I made a a video installing the CR mid Bend bars on my CRF250L and I love them🙌. I did have to drill for the controls, but it is so so easy to do [it was my first time drilling a set of bars]. My preference is the 1 1/8" jumbo bars, but these look great!!💪💪

[@ffengtastic5002]

Got the CR mid bend for my 300l rally too! I flattened the tabs on my controls and kind of regret it, but I'll try to get some double sided tape/electrical tape under there to get them to stop moving lmao

[@ConnorGMedia]

@@ffengtastic5002 Ngl i considered doing that at first, but given how much I dump my bike I figured I should just do it the right way the first time. That way my controls have less of a chance of getting all spun around😂😂

[@ffengtastic5002]

@@ConnorGMedia My thinking was if I eat shit the controls just spin instead of breaking, but I checked the OEM pricing and it's like $50 for a replacement lol 🤷‍♀️

[@bikewolf7455]

next time try using the strongest hair spray you can find for your grips. makes them really easy to slide on, let it dry over night, wont move unless you want to remove them, no residues. quickest and easiest method. been doing it for years. no safety wiring neccessary

[@Forgivemeimsorry]

Anyone got a recommendation for grease for where the throttle cable contacts the throttle tube? There’s some from the factory but not sure what kind of grease that is. Wanting to use something that won’t weaken the plastic

[@mal3762]

perfect cus my handlebar just arrived for my supermoto hahaha. Thanks Jake!

[@neemee04]

Great video and tips. I got a little too eager with the drill bit size and the hole is too large on the throttle side and the controls have rotation wiggle room. I've tried electrical tape and strong double sided tape to reduce the wiggle, but it is still there...any tips besides buying new bars. 100% my fault but not too keen on this dowel/hole setup.

[@Firestorm637]

My dirt bikes, just bend the bars back after a crash. I have a 2.5 inch diameter 3 foot long bar that bends bars back to new.

[@vossenzwe7637]

Wish I'd seen this guide before some self-appointed experts suggested that you'd just grind down the controller nubs and try securing it with electrical tape. Worked like shit and gives you two ruined controllers as the medal tabs aren't available as spare part :)

[@philippelabelle9988]

Compress air! Brillant!😊

[@agileep]

Remember when we were children we used dish detergent to install our grips? But air would be the professional way. 😅

a good trick to put the new grips is to use spray deodorant if you dont have a compressor. the deodorant serves as lube to push the grip and when it dries, it became almost as good as glue.

[@579aragon]

Hi Jake. What is the best bar for a Honda CRF 300 Rally and the size of the bar? I'm 5'7" heigth

[@paulpino963]

I struggling getting my grips over the end where it's raised and whe I had it there seemed like it rubbed on my controls so made me go before that and not seated all the way gotta check out again yommotow and I'm dumb and cut my grips to short

[@knobchocolate6491]

When is the sumo conversion and new exhaust?

[@TheGardenSnake]

SM conversation is very soon. Next video is the new hand guards set up. Such a good set up cuz it’s got turn signals, running lights, mirrors, and can’t twist. That vids on patreon already. But those led turn signals have forced me to have to do the whole fender eliminator now. So that’s what I’m working on right now. Will do supermoto wheels after that.

[@knobchocolate6491]

@@TheGardenSnake right on brother, love the content

[@lukeroderick2757]

You gonna get the upgraded exhaust soon?

[@TheGardenSnake]

I’ve had a yosh on order since July. I guess like the bike itself I’m gonna get mine last 🥴

[@ZuluUK]

11:23 that cap is so long on that hat haha

[@6ynessxD]

Like that sherif hat in Scary Movie 🤣

[@tylerhiggins8687]

I got the CR Highs (protaper) for my Rally (not here yet) and I don't know how much higher those bars alone will be over stock. Just wondering if I should throw a set of risers in as well. I'm 6ft. Any thoughts?

[@TheGardenSnake]

I'm 6 foot and I think it's about right with the CR High. I could pop in some small risers if I want. Seems to be enough slack in the cables and wires. I'll wait till I've done a ride to decide.

[@ffengtastic5002]

I'm 6'2" and the CR mid bend works for me, I like having a small bend in my knees when I'm standing. The built in "riser" of the 7/8 to 1 1/8 conversion + the new bar is enough for me. I didn't want to deal with rerouting the cables with a CR high. Heard some people had issues with the CR high + rally

[@FC-pf2xv]

Hi, can you please explain me in wich way have you delete the ABS error after remove it?

[@honkeyness9427]

Do you what size drill bit you ended up with?

[@dc2014101]

Drilled my holes to big in the bars now my throttle side housing moves lol

[@ridered55x84]

That “boring tool” is genius lol

[@TheGardenSnake]

🙏

[@colincowley870]

not quite step by step as you have already removed the bar end weights and that was what I was interested in. but thanks for the video.

[@ryand1952]

having removed locator tabs before, defo drill the holes way better than your levers or what ever spinning if you look at them funny

[@TheGardenSnake]

You can build in electrical tape under them. That should help!

[@corecass]

did it with gorilla tape. thy aint moving easily .. you have to put a bit effort in. could also use double sided tape. its a bit stronger hold. but once you move them you have to reapply it.

[@ffengtastic5002]

@@TheGardenSnake Gotta try that, my mine move so much lmao

[@glazedandconfused4756]

I've honestly never glued or safety wired grips and they only loosen up when they need replaced anyway lol. If you watch the pros they don't hold on to the bike a lot with their hands. Look at James Stewart doing a tail whip and he has like two fingers on the bike. Not saying I'm at that level but you should try to grip the bike more with your legs/knees. It gives you better control of the bike too.

[@TheGardenSnake]

If you do wheelies you end up tugging on em pretty hard

[@glazedandconfused4756]

@@TheGardenSnake I've never been able to hold a wheelie. I can manual through a set of rollers but could never hold a wheelie on flat ground lol

[@cheapvodka9942]

hell yeah JAKE ty

[@StubProductions]

Great video

[@shivamkhanna8776]

Where did he get that cap ???

[@shaunbarclay1309]

with the left hand grip id actually recommend a slight overhang, that way your handguard will really push up against it and stop it from roatating without needing glue or wire

[@jamesdyer744]

Yes sir I could not agree more and it looks cleaner!

[@DanWooDaddy]

crf300l handle bar repalce

[@luisochoa8023]

grips safety wired are a big over kill

[@TheGardenSnake]

Keeps em from twisting without and glue so 🤷‍♂️

[@RastusSoup]

The dirtbike is a a little overkill. Could just use a pedal bike.

[@Ooogabooga19]

"In regular talk"...... I have never been so offended by a fellow murican in my life brother.

[@TheGardenSnake]

haha sorry

[@FRKNSTN_music]

That hat bill is longer than Monday.

[@Dakindbrew]

Juicyyyy

[@sxurry]

"a regular pair of politically corrects" im dying

[@salazam]

"Bar options" talks exclusively about 1 bar and doesn't mention any of the dimensions. What a helpful video! NOT!

[@TheGardenSnake]

Was I supposed to buy all 500+ bars on the market and talk about then install them?

[@joetedaldi6125]

First😩

[@TheGardenSnake]

😶‍🌫️

[@TankToChest]

Gonna smoke some MX bikes tomorrow! They pissed me off cause they said “No ADV riders” Jokes on them… there riding my favorite spot that I ride all the time. 🤣 I’m gonna load up as much bullshit as I can on my bike and smok’em the whole day.😆 “Hey Alexa! Play that Circus meme song for these clowns…” (Gnome laugh)

[@TheGardenSnake]

Please film this

[@TankToChest]

@@TheGardenSnake Sorry buddy I’m not sure what I would film them with.

[@TankToChest]

Step 1:Turn on sena… Step 2:Play slipknot… Step 3:Procede to rip the bike so hard the piston high-fives my nutsack… That’s the itemized list for today.