Honda CRF300L Rally Accessories, Upgrades, and Walk-around

In this episode I go over what is on the Rally and what I have done too it so far as requested by you. Thanks for your request and keep them coming!
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[@dawsynandbrotherbear4353]

Very cool. I actually really like the look of the trimmed plastics.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Engine should run cooler in hot weather...

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I like the way it came out.

[@brandencoburn757]

@@mikeschlup5279 That's why is has a radiator lmao

[@maverickbeezley1311]

Super underrated video love the in depth detail and show what works for you and i personally do like the cutoff skid plate look its looks sick!. good luck to you and your bike

[@Lowcruzr24]

Thanks for making that video. Just what I wanted to see! Safe travels.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you!

[@SgtDN0119]

😂😂😂 I bought my 2023 CRF300L Rally seven days ago. I’ve been researching this bike for about six months, and figured out what I wanted as far as upgrades and additions to my Rally. I could have saved six months time by watching this video. Our taste and choices are very similar!

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

😂😂😂 that’s awesome! Posting a new episode on it today!

[@bobwhite5274]

Good morning Mike thanks for your quick comments on all your upgrades and it looks like the trimmed off lower plastic fairings will work really well with that skid plate it looks like with the new tires you’re getting more comfortable on the bike so good luck with all your riding stay safe

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you!

[@vtoffroadadv735]

Cool video! I picked up the CRF300L myself and have been loving it! Stoked

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Excellent!

[@NewFurCat]

Looking at the terrain your on, the tires look like great choices !

[@JorgeGonzalez-ei6ft]

Yeh man. A real fine tuned, with close up viewing of the reckless 40 kit. And what you managed to pack in them. Cheers 🍻

[@japirajapira6318]

Props for the work done on the bike bro, ride safe.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you bro!

[@dancurran3854]

Thanks Mike - good overview of the add-ons - looking to add a 300 rally - once the AT is paid for!

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Excellent

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Hi Mike, great upload, thanks, and subscribed. I'm considering one of these here in the UK, among other bikes, and just trying to work out what will suit me best, as it will be mostly used on the road with occasional dirt track exploring. I look forward to seeing how you get on with this bike.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

It’s been a great little bike!

[@d-lincrc1508]

Nice job on the plastics, looks great.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thanks 👍

[@geoffwalton1459]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Anytime!

[@ellbee6705]

Great video.

[@SoundMindADV]

New sub here. I just bought a Rally and getting used to a taller bike. I think your plastics look good that way and that skid plate seems to offer a lot of coverage. Thanks for sharing your mods so far.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you!

[@josephnelson5463]

I'm getting one of these bikes in a few months has it give you any trouble and did you up grade your back suspension

[@ShonkyProductions]

Great video! It's good to see the CRF 300 Rally liked by both novice dirt riders and experienced alike. I really like your bike setup but wish the Mosko Moto bags weren't so expensive here in Australia. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you! They are pricey.

[@oliverorourke8342]

Hi Shonky (I like your vids too). Mosko's are expensive if you buy through Australia. I'm in Melbourne and bought a set through the Euro site (shipped from Netherlands, I think) and I saved a heap - you save on VAT and you don't get slogged for customer import taxes if the declared value is less than $1000.

[@adventuresofoldmanjeebis3745]

whats up from Tucson!! ! I'm totally gonna get one and start exploring AZ !! Cool video Brother!

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Haha awesome!

[@dwightbernheimer331]

I'm always amused when I watch videos like this one... Cuz most of these motorcycles come from the factory equipped with way more than 90% of the people that buy them can you use... Without changing 50% of the gear LOL...'Nuff said!!!... Good stuff thanks for posting. I'm in Glendale, thinking of purchasing the same bike so I'll be watching your videos... PS make sure your wheels and tires are balanced correctly... Just sayin'...

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

💯

[@Lenslovers90]

Looks way better than the stock plastics 👌

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Agreed!

[@mauricelowery9711]

Sweet looking Rally, I have one as well and loving it. Stock IRCs are actually 70/30 tires. Love your Mosko bags!

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thanks!

[@loop3328]

Means 70 road or 70 off road?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Greetings Sir, You make me miss the Arizona desert...I was born and raised in Kearny. I live in ABQ now, but I am in Portland for work until July. I own a Honda 450RL. I love the look and features of the 300 Rally. I just wish Honda would make a larger one with more CC's. Like most adventure riders, I'm searching for unicorns. These days, I think it's best to have multiple bikes. I will probably buy the KTM 890 Adventure R for more long trip adventure rides this year. I will keep my Honda, as it is a great light weight adventure bike! You can't go wrong with a Honda! I do think it's a good investment to put money into your bike. I have already put 10K into mine and more to come. I hope to post some videos of my build with my Honda soon. Cheers!

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Cheers!

[@Quepasaaqui718]

Should be picking up the rally sometime this week or next week keep watching videos I’m getting anxious lol

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Lol excellent

[@markparker5451]

Thanks for the cool video! Just got mine after a 8 month wait from the dealership and I just love this bike! I'm disappointed in the way it handles in the dirt but am hoping a tire change will help! Quick question..at 5'-6, this bike isn't too tall for you? I'm 5'-9 and was thinking of a lowering link already but it's fine once I"m moving.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Loving what your doing brother, new sub here, thanks and keep up the fun content, we need to meet up and go ride out your way one day. anyhow, have a blessed week Dale

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you bro!

[@larrybellucci4708]

Great video. Just subscribed to your channel.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you for your support!

[@marcochavanne]

Thanks for the video. I put around 26k miles on a WR250R and found the best tire combo is the D606 rear and Pirelli MT 21 front tire. Very smooth and stable on the road and held its own on Enduro/single track.

[@kiwiadventurer]

Great video Mike. You talk about an entry level bike and weather its worth going the extra mile with suspension mods. You could be missing the point for several reasons. This is a clever bike, just think how it took off and how popular it is with beginners as well as the experienced. Honda could have easily had a much upgraded standard of suspension where the money is but would be less attractive to the beginner with a budget. It is my opinion that Honda got it smack on for beginners who are happy as it is. I’m experienced and have done years of competitive enduro and have a utube channel showcasing New Zealands best on road rides on an AT. Braided rivers high passes and single tracks are more or less on the edge of where I want to be. Along came the CRF 3 hundy at the perfect starting point. I’ll spend money where I will build the bike to where I want it and have a very serious long service interval good range go anywhere motorcycle with one of the best motors in the business. I can’t wait for my 3 hundy Rally to arrive. How many bikes lend themselves to customizing as well as the crf. Its the future DRZ 400 legend in the making. I like what you have done with your bike Mike and you’re not rushing in until you work our your custom needs. Like the short tail look big time and funnily enough I love the look of the half fairing. I’ve been giving that a lot of thought before seeing your video because I like the look and simplicity of seeing the motor, not to mention serviceability. There are heaps of river crossings over here so the less that can go wrong the better. Like you I chose the Rally for open road running and will drop two teeth off the rear sprocket. I have a rackless giant loop ready for the bikes arrival. I look forward to seeing how you go in the near future and have subscribed. If I may ask a couple of questions. I used an Anikee Wild on the rear of the AT and I couldn’t hear the engine for the tyre noise and that's with an Akripovic system. How noisy is the Dunlop D606 Mike? Would you be kind enough to give me some details about your bash plate. Is it that thick 6mm tough plastic. I believe they save shitloads of noise too. Keep up your interesting vids mate and stay safe. Till next time.

[@Aldo-fj7ep]

Are you done?

[@kiwiadventurer]

🖕@@Aldo-fj7ep

[@martinlegrice1414]

Same thing happened to my iPhone. Like the way you have kitted the bike out. I finally found a CRF300L Rally last week and picked it up today. They have been extremely difficult to find.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you! they are a bit of a unicorn right now, congratulations!

[@JorgeGonzalez-ei6ft]

Ill be trimming the plastics on mine aswell

[@reg26]

Being that the D606 rear tire is a different size than the stock rear tire diameter did you notice any loos of power? Also how did it affect your speedometer? Thanks. Nice BIKE!!

[@roberttowery9664]

Mike given your size and weight, how much does the bike settle when you sit on it? Thanks.

[@joesmith7123]

Hey , I'm a newb rider too I just got a 300L I am in Tucson , if you wanna ride I am down. I like the review I got alot of information from this video.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thanks!

[@jasonruiz489]

There is an accessory plug behind your front left fender right at the top. It works perfect for hardwiring your Zumo. It’ll then be controlled by your ignition.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I’m using that plug for the SRC usb 12v source. I may change it, just not sure yet.

[@gzahnd]

@@Mike.A.Hernandez Could you not just use a USB port in your 12v to run the Zumo XT? My 300 Rally arrives next week, so thanks for the videos.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

@@gzahnd you could do that.

[@airadaimagery692]

I’m thinking about trying out the Michelin Trackers based off the guys recommendation over at Lightweight Adventurers. Their saying that when the front tire is brand new, it wants to follow every little crack in the road, but this seems to go away after only 100 miles or so, and then the tire performs excellent on road and off. As far as the rear Michelin, they believe that it performs excellent off road... The tires are nice looking, and do appear that they would perform well off-road. They certainly not priced towards the lower end, but Michelin’s never are...

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Those look cool!

[@EricBanner571]

Nice bike and set up. All new tyres will be a little Sketchy for the first 500km before they bed in so you need to give them some time. Having said that, I did not like the D606 front and changed over to a Pirelli MT21 which I have settled on. As a new rider, you are at the correct weight for the shock and fork springs. I would ride with the current suspension for a couple of years and then upgrade the bike when you become a better rider.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I agree! I had read bad reviews on the front D606 before I purchased them. I just wanted to find out for myself. I will probably change them out this week.

[@jimcarr8425]

I too like the Pirelli MT21s. I had the 606s on my XR400R and found the front to be vague on road.

[@sarahdell4042]

The d606 front is well hated for it’s sketchy feeling. I also had sketchy front end feel on the road, swapped out multiple tires. Issues were solved once I replaced the front and rear suspension.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

That’s what I have been hearing too. Im running RallZ next.

[@noblesseoblige2365]

Check out the golden tyre rallys mate. You might find it's exactly what you were looking for.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you, will do!

[@stephenscott6570]

If you live close enough to the offroad area that you only need to drive 5-10 miles on pavement to get there the 80/20 tires are the ticket. But if you are driving, say 20 or more, then 50/50 is a bit nicer and just taking more care riding offroad.

[@augustbrante8117]

Hi Mike great video. I'm from Chandler AZ but live in Medellin Colombia now. Here I have a Yamaha Bolt 950 that works really well in the city where anything goes as far as driving. Wrong way on one-way streets, riding on sidewalks... However, I belong to an ex-pat riding group and they go into the mountains and my bike is by far the biggest bys terrible suspension. Plus the drive super crazy here on and off the road.I noticed one of the guys on our last ride was on the Honda 300 Adventure and the Honda store told me both the Rally and Adventure are the same bike. The guy who had the Honda was 6 feet tall. How tall are you? Have you gotten crash bars yet? Adventure lights? What is your thoughts on a box on the back? I am only 5 foot 10 and about 210 lbs. Do you think a good fit for me? Thanks, Mike

[@jeffreystivala3386]

Great video Keep it up. You wouldn't by any chance have a video of the fairing trim ? I really want to do mine and I really like the look just didn't get the courage yet 😉. Thanks

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thank you! I haven’t put out that video yet but will asap.

[@jeffreystivala3386]

@@Mike.A.Hernandez thanks and keep it up. I'm probably trimming mine tomorrow , I took a day off from work for the occasion. That's how anxious I am 😂

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Nice! 🤣

[@zahidmeza151]

More videos about this bike brother would be awesome, just bought it couple months ago, i just put the 550 performance ecu

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Yes sir! How do you like it?

[@zahidmeza151]

You can feel it has more torque at low rpms

[@zahidmeza151]

Also i did the airbox mod

[@jaybosher6144]

Did you trim the fairing by necessity or could you have just mounted the new skin plate and kept the fairing stock? I'm usually hesitant of cutting body work if I do t have to

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

The bash plate I have will not work with the plastics.

[@CorGP]

Glad to see someone my height has no issue on this bike. I guess the only other question I have is, could this be a good bike for someone who wants to get into off-road riding but doesn’t have the truck or trailer to get a proper dirt bike to the destination?

[@metalsadman]

I think the non rally one is more suitable.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I prefer the Rally but the non Rally is a good option too.

[@bobpopelka]

Hi Mike, which Acerbic handguards did you get. It suppose to be a pain to instal decent handguards on stock handlebars. Did you change them? I love your setup.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

These are the Acerbis X factory on pro tapers.

[@usaf492]

Is there any chance you could post a more detailed description of how you cut the lower plastics?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

yes sir!

[@hellapro1343]

Nice bro, I’m trying to get my rally up and running like yours. Do you regret cutting the fairings?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Thanks! Not at all. I can always get new plastics but this is the look I wanted. Especially after I wrapped it.

[@gzahnd]

Mike, is this the Yoshimura “race” exhaust that they make you swear you’ll never ride on public property? Looks awesome. :-)

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Haha yes sir.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

I found the stock tyres very vasue on and off road. Not bad, just not feedback

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

D606 rear and Pirelli M21 Rallycross front . PERFECT 👍 Combo. Arai XD 4 ? Like what you done ✅ with the lower fairing. Paul from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Yes XD 4, Thank you!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@Mike.A.Hernandez I recently brought one ☝️ they are a fantastic helmet ( expensive) prior to that I had a Tourtech ADV , Airoh Commander and also still have a Klim Cros - I use it for my real snotty riding and it’s super light . But for safety on the roads on long trips and long off road trips I use my XD4. Another great 👍 peace of kit I use for under body protection is the Knox urban pro 2 ( fantastic for on and off road protection) highly breathable it’s like a jacket and body Armour all in one ☝️. Utube it ( made in the UK )

[@jbeatzzz]

No ECU tune with the exhaust? I don't own the exhaust yet but heard you need a tune if you install the exhaust due to the bike running lean and hot.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I haven’t yet but it’s in the list.

[@ricardosacub]

That's how the rally should be. It's a great bike but I really hate the plastics, especially because of the skid plate

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

agreed!

[@Steve-yu6pq]

With the new front fender, is there space for a fender bag?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

yeah I think so, a small one.

[@579aragon]

Hi Mike. Did you get the low seat? and if yes. Is it constable?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I did get a new seat recently. It’s not in this vid but I’ll do a vid on it ASAP

[@Skatafossy]

Hello, good work, but you move the camera too much, I got seasick🤣

[@joe_juthawat]

What model handlebar?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Henry/Reed

[@nashktm8035]

Mt21 front tire d606 rear👍

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

that's what I need to do.

[@stephenscott6570]

Presumably you left the stock Honda engine on the bike, right.🙂

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Yes sir

[@alpap1980]

Which acerbis are those?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

The front fender is a Super Moto.

[@human1513]

No one likes the original tires that I know of for any serious experienced riders. That bike keeps me liking it more everytime I see it. Itchy Boots used the same Mosko Luggage package you have on your Rally and she is riding now from Ecuador north to Alaska. Most people carry too much stuff on their bikes. She also never had time to modify the suspension and so far after 2 months she has not mentioned any issues with it.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I love her channel

[@aaron___6014]

Was it hard to find a Rally to buy?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

It wasn’t hard but I did come across several dealerships who had ridiculous prices for bikes they didn’t have yet. The dealership I went with gave me the right price and delivered the bike a week ahead of schedule. I think I waited just over 4 weeks for it to come in.

[@aaron___6014]

@@Mike.A.Hernandez awesome, I was worried about narkups. Did you order it or was the dealer allocated one?

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

When I contacted the Honda dealer he had 2 that had roughly 6 weeks to arrive. I was able to reserve one for $500 and he gave me a discount.

[@fcalin21]

Itchy boots rulez.

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Yes!

[@805gregg]

That tire exists, you just needa 19" Warp 9 front wheel and desent tire,much better than 21" pizza cutter

[@AntonioAugusto1010]

Crash bars should've been top of list followed by proper height adjustment You are too small for this bike I'm 5'8" and 205lbs and I've got the same rally 22 and it's just about okay to me but I've been riding for over 20 years You could use a lowering link and fork adjustment to get on a height where you can hold the bike before it hits the ground

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

Truth

[@colmdoherty49]

As u become a better rider tyres won’t matter so much

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

I hope so!

[@gaetan458]

These are NOT upgrades, but like more changes on the bike...

[@Mike.A.Hernandez]

False

[@NewFurCat]

Itchy Boots is pretty amazing woman ! Smart as hell, too ! Im worried about her in America, as that where she me encounter pot growers, and other possibly bad, people. Stay girl ! And, I have a 300 rally on order right now, 95% Because of you and all the other videos showing its strength. I sold my 2017 TW 200 to buy this bike ! I hope I did not make mistake ! Lol ! Im sure I did not ! I did plenty of Homework on this, and the only thing I will need to do is a lowering kit, most likely. Im 5 10...235 I will will do what needs to be done, when the bike gets here !

[@moemuggy4971]

Ahh yes, that evil devils lettuce. They probably inject the pots with a rusty needle too.