Honda CRF300L Rally - Best Top ten Mods for this amazing Dual-sport motorcycle

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

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[@Rick-4552]

Because I ride down to 35 degrees I recommend the oxford heated grips they have been a game changer for my Rally

[@byronlemay2166]

I have a Rally and I'm paying very close attention to your videos. I'll wait until the end or so of this winter before I pull the trigger on the more profound mods. You're doing a fine job.

[@melissaphillips-yq9ib]

I just got this bike and no experience riding so learning all I can. thanks for your video. ❤

[@bluchz79]

Yo! I just picked up a 300 Rally. Thank you for your videos about this bike. !

[@michaelanderson3771]

Andrew The DNA washable filter is OK except in really dusty environs. The New Aussie made Unifilter has a snorkel pre filter and a removable pre filter cover for the main foam filter and is made for the really dusty stuff we have here in Aus. That kit is available in USA EU and AUS either from Local USA agents or the AUS Unifilter website direct.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Ok awesome thanks, I will look into it.

[@thothtahuti5509]

Gearing up to buy a CRF300l rally and gotta do my research first ❤

[@chettjett681]

I bought the 550 performance ECU and it made a very noticeable difference, not only in the torque and top end performance but, in the slow on off throttle situation. I paired it with the BlackWidow full exhaust. I also had the header ceramic coated from JetHot. I bought the Nitron R1 rear shock and I can honestly say it was well worth the $650. It too is custom based on how the bike will be used. They are a UK company like BlackWidow.

[@josephnelson5463]

How fast can you go now pinned back

[@chettjett681]

@@josephnelson5463 So, I have gone 84 mph with the rear sprocket having 2 more teeth at 42. I am sure it will go faster. That is the speedo reading though.

[@johnraisbeck9756]

Now I see why your reviews are so well done and reasoned given your profession! For the record I’m 73 and a new Rally owner!

[@240LTS]

... John, I just turned 67 and purchases my used Rally 5-31-23. It has a lot of mods/upgrades already. I am doing the Yosh RS4 full exhaust, 550 Stage 1 ECU, CBR intake boot, air box mods and DNA air filter. Maybe I will change the rear sprocket after testing the above mentioned changes. I have been away from the dirt since I sold my last race bike in 1985. That's 38 years!!! It is still in my blood and I am excited to get back into it. . Jeff .

[@paulharper3411]

Hi Andrew I’m glad I run across your channel,I like your style straight forward and to the point

[@doobielawson702]

Nice video man. I have a 300L, not the rally. I had a 2013 250L before that. I ride mostly offroad. I've put over 10k miles on 606s, that's on 4 or 5 different sets. I've never had a flat and they're not bad on pavement. My buddy had a WR250R. He was much faster on pavement than I, he never had any issues with the 606s as well. On my 300L I'm sticking with the stock exhaust. We're using Cardo comms so the loud exhaust just doesn't work for me. I had full FMF exhaust on my 250L, even with the Q4 Muffler it was way too loud.

[@walterhaumaier9137]

I have a 22 rally I put the 550 performance ecu and I also have the black widow exhaust it really improved the low to mid range and almost got rid of the on off throttle response and just made the bike more responsive

[@scotthill9445]

Love your channel! Answers all the questions I have thought about. Actually wish the video was longer 😊

[@4x4ready]

Awesome rundown of parts. Picking up my CRF300L after selling my CRF450L and super excited.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Getting the smaller more reliable honda? What was the big deciding factors?

[@jackle842000]

I seen people claiming their rear racks didn't bolt on very good sometimes when they bought them and I thought it might be a good idea to add a note that sometimes the bolts are easy to cross thread that come with racks. Be sure you try multiple attempts before you cross-thread your bolts & force them in because that's no bueno at all if you ever need to remove and reinstall your rack. I bought a wreck that had many complaints of this and mine went on perfectly but I did have to be careful.

[@427walrus]

Great video. I have the 550 Performance 91 octane tune with Moto X full exhaust and airbox lid mod on my 300 Rally. Still running the OEM air filter. There's a noticeable increase in mid-range and the bike is a lot more fun to ride now. Did some pulls against my buddies stock Rally and it pulls on his bike easily up to top speed which is unchanged. Cheers. 👍

[@venkmanny4100]

In which country do you live that there's 91 octane fuel? Can't you buy 98-102 octane fuel?

[@427walrus]

​@Marcel-W. Eichberg I live in Utah, USA, where we have 85-91 octane only. Can get 92 in California but not in my state. Different rating system in the states.

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

i watched that long, but i generally do. Crunch time for me -- i am finally able to go shopping and I'm in the usual quandary of tenure (for better touring) vs 300 Rally (for better day to day on/off roading). As ever, your videos are very helpful, so thanks mate!

[@TheGridMedia]

Great vid, this bike is on the list of bikes I'm looking at to get into adv riding. ❤

[@maxflight777]

Your T shirt is fantastic value ! well done 👍🏻

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you!

[@jackle842000]

How is read that the propellants used in things like WD-40 will degenerate the rubber rings in the chain. Do you use canned WD-40 on your chain or do you buy it in a big pour can and put it in a spray bottle?

[@neilcunningham6282]

Best mod for a CRF 300 New suspension!!!!!!!!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I actually did that not to long ago.

[@alexwiseman7923]

How is the fuel mileage after adding the 550 Performance ECU?

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Tusk has a really nice high fender kit for the tenere. I installed one on my tenere

[@ScotWorxs]

Great now I need to get a rally tower thanks lol❤

[@MS-sk7kw]

What would would your top 2 dual sport tires for running in pines? I ride mostly there as well. Maybe we can ride together some day. Im also on the Rally

[@mehmetsoysal1567]

thank you for your effort

[@AshBhang2010]

Enjoyed your vid. . Great information. - Im currently considering what bike to buy. . MAny thanks from Australia. . 🏁🚲

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome man, what bikes are you considering?

[@AshBhang2010]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad When I started getting back the itch, Was considering KLX650- was watching alot of vids and could tell it wasnt for me. I had a KDX200 as a youngin . and it was awesome. So i started looking at more Enduro style bikes. Have considered DRZ 400. . Im so impressed with the Honda 300 L . Im heavy so I will need to upgrade the rear shock mighty early but it seems a great option. . Im really enjoying researching. . Many thanks for your Vids. .

[@YTubFan]

Thanks!

[@chrisallison9536]

Nice job

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Do you want to sell an exhaust? How about the Yosh?

[@eyemanm6045]

great content watch it all

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you!

[@bvitale35]

Just got a rally man. Thanks for your awesome channel. What phone holder do you have as shown here?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I actually got a new one a few months back and it is really stellar. I will get back to you with a link.

[@bvitale35]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad thank you brother! Love your channel. Your part of the reason I just got the Rally. First bike for me. Loving it so far !!!

[@pastsevenpainting9977]

I was considering the black widow exhausts did you get nailed for duties or anything?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

No, nothing like that

[@Standupnfall]

Stellar

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

👍

[@reg26]

Great video, thanks. My question is I am going to a 42 tooth rear sprocket to make up for the larger diameter 120/90 rear tire. I know I should probably go up 2 links to a 108 link chain but I also have two sets of wheels and my street wheels are the stock 120/80 size. Do you know If I can fit the 42 tooth sprocket with the stock 106 link chain?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I forget what the site is exactly but if you go to my Gearing video I list how to get the exact number and you will see if it will work

[@gabrielkopp2036]

I have the tusk dsport tires on my wr250r and I have to say I do not like the dsport front at all and am looking to swap it out..any suggestions?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Well what type of terrain do you ride? and what percentage for road use?

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad gravel and loose dirt and some mud..not sure about pavement it varies.. I live in north idaho ( Bonners ferry)

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I am considering the keda track master front

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

If you want something that aggressive I ran a MT16 up front for over 2000 miles.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I am not familiar with that tire who makes it

[@hickokaviation2249]

❤

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

How long did you watch?

[@hickokaviation2249]

I always watch the whole videos 😊 Thanks for the content!

[@maxcactus7]

Excellent video, Andrew! You do a great job of explaining the advantage of these upgrades. My only complaint is that you're convincing me to spend a lot of $$, but I know I'll be happy with the results after the fact! 😁

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha yeah sorry, but what is the point in working for money if we can not enjoy some of it while we are still alive?! Have a great weekend.

[@bacpacker88]

I can vouch for the stock 550 performance ECU upgrade. It has made the riding experience so much nicer!

[@inlikeflynn673]

I put a dominator r on my 300l , wooooow

[@eddysadventures1964]

I’m always concerned about tubed tires. I’m not mechanically inclined. How big a problem is it (or not)?

[@marcochavanne]

I too went from the MT21/D606 combo to Tusk D Sport front and rear. The Tusks are wearing REALLY well and go well on and off-road. BUT, they are really sketchy in rain and standing water. The rear has broken loose several times in turns during downpours. Also had an occasion in the rain where the rear locked up when I was heading to a stop light. The car in front of me slammed on their brakes and for whatever reason ABS didn't do anything. The rear just locked and I stopped a few inches from the cars rear bumper.

[@bluchz79]

Hello.. fyi I picked up the black widow slip on exhaust. I sent the folks at black widow a specific email calling out your content as the reason I chose their system ! Thank you for your solid content.

[@1cyl430]

“Impossible to bend 1 1/8” bars? Nope! I have two sets CR Bend and a set of Easton Gold that are both bent! No biggie! Went with a regular 7/8” bar to see how that one works out. Thanks for the vids man! You’ve don’t the hard work for me in comparing these lightweight DS bikes! I appreciate it!

[@stuartgrimes1348]

The Honda CRFs are cheap rubbish over priced shite.... Your better buying a Voge 300 Rally, a better built bike loads of extras a better built quality bike and £3,000 cheaper, the Voge 300 Rally is a better looking and built bike....

[@HudsonMoto]

Awesome fellow radiographer! I wanna get into dual sport riding I want either crf 300 or the klx 300… thanks for the list of things…

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome! I took some shots of the new vs old suspension. I did do a video of a side by side of these 2 bikes.

[@shanebennett6088]

Just want to say thanks so much for your videos you explain and go into such sensible information and detail about any topic your talking about at the time and yes watching your videos on the 300l did convince me to when I upgrade I will be getting the crf 300l I still have the wr250r so time for upgrade soon thanks again

[@raptorjesus5488]

Rather than get a full aluminum sprocket you can get ones with steel teeth and aluminum hub so you get the best of both

[@allenanthony2651]

Honda's reliability is partially due to their bikes being de-tuned. I wonder if the after market ECU would affect this.

[@jakkbeyar]

I’m interested in the black widow exhaust but here in Michigan we must have a spar arrester and must be 94 db or less I’m not sure about the sound level of the black Widow

[@killepitsch9726]

Actually the Rally looks much better without that beefy fairing around the engine.

[@lincolndrushella8204]

What is your thoughts on a 15T front sprocket? Instead of a bigger rear sprocket?

[@steventank1113]

Great video content! Thank you.

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

Is the Black Widow review still coming?

[@onemileattatime2642]

Fantastic video! I am quite thrilled that I found your channel about the Rally because I have been trying to decide between it and the Honda XR650L. Because of Itchy Boots AND your reviews of this bike AND NOW the list of reasonable mods, I have concluded on this motorcycle as soon as it is available 👍 Lastly, your tone and and tempo make it enjoyable to watch your videos in their entirety. I look forward to the black widow reviews and the ECU vs stock vids. 16:34

[@mattbarrois8675]

Between those two bikes it really just depends what the intended use is going to be the xr650L is a plated XR trail bike that is a very solid performer everywhere out of the box the 300L is going to be much better for long highway rides but it is much more road oriented and more of a dual sport then the xr end of the day if you aren't much of a road riding guy and end up just using either as a dedicated dirtbike the xr would be the better buy its only downfall is the carb and old style emissions (which are easily fixed) and that it tends to get its oil Temps very hot on prolonged high speed road riding (perfectly fine at any trail pace)

[@allans7281]

Good video! I had the YSS shock on my 250 rally for about 500 bucks fully adjustable and it was great

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome, suspension can really make a difference.

[@EvanGamboni]

I'm not sure if you remember but a while back I commented on one of your videos that ill be getting one in the near-future. Just today I put the down payment for one to pick it up next week. Super excited for my first bike! Thank you for these great-indepth videos about them!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Awesome! did you get the 300L or the 300L Rally?

[@EvanGamboni]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad I went with the Rally because that's that only one I could find with ABS. I wanted the 300L initially, but the Rally will do the job!

[@gosolobox]

14-42 gearing, 91 octane flash and a FMF knock off pipe/header (Real FMF Q for this bike has been unavailable from them for a long time. I even called..) These mods made my 250 Rally 100% more fun to ride on road and off..

[@Firebear31]

ty for the video

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

Great video. Now you just need some Motion Footpegs to finish that build up;)

[@jjustj]

Fairings!

[@davidgipson1399]

Love your videos Andrew. Keep them coming.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Thank you, I am glad you are enjoying them.

[@RonniesRambles]

Hey good stuff, down to earth too. Was thinking maybe you were going to bomb past that little green goblin at the end. Lol

[@tea9176]

💗

[@jeremycorbitt2855]

What sprocket and chain do you recommend for someone who doesn't plan to change the tire size? I'm also looking for a little more on the low end.

[@billcotton1551]

For me ,the IRCs stood for: I Really Can't .But I'm not that great of a rider.

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

Nice video. Plenty of info.

[@jackle842000]

I'm curious how much power difference those mods added? I had a computer on a 4x4 ATV that did nothing power wise but sure did make it suck a lot more gas even with an aftermarket exhaust. It also started making it die when it was idling randomly. I remove the computer for the factory only one and everything seemed so much better. The power was the same and it was getting way way better fuel mileage. I can go like two or three times as far on a tank now. So I'm somewhat skeptical about doing computer upgrades anymore.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

A huge night and day difference. Everything from throttle response, less jersey throttle, and low end torque.

[@jackle842000]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad that's cool. Does the computer alone make a big difference? I'm not trying to win any races but would like a little bit of power improvement to get down the highway a little better although it does all right. I just installed crash bars and a skid plate and all that type of stuff and don't really feel like pulling it all back off to put an exhaust on with the loctite and all. Don't really feel like doing it even if I didn't have the loctite. And did it happen to mess with the fuel mileage any?

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

@jackle842000 yeah, so I have a whole video review of the 550 performance ECU flash. He advances the timing and it runs much better. The bike is super lean running from the factory. If you pull your spark plug you will see. He has a stock improved flash as well that requires no other upgrades.

[@jackle842000]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad need to find that video. I'm no KZbin guru for sure but I'll try to find it. Thanks for the info

[@bkruger377]

A great review Andrew. I subscribed.

[@Splintermill]

Great video! FINALLY picking up my rally this week, wasn’t expecting it until September and it showed up Friday. Dealer couldn’t get it put together Saturday so I’ve had to keep it together until sometime this week. Really like your style, great content!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Congratulations! And thank you, enjoy the beautiful new bike.

[@augustbrante8117]

Dont like the light tower at all!

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings As always fantastic video 🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸 If you could add the links for the mods. Keep producing more videos.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Hello, thanks for the comment. The link is the amazon store link tagged in the pinned comment. From there you will see a "list" where it is specifically for this video.

[@jjustj]

Good vid thanks

[@wilson5377]

I think you missed the most important 1.😂 Dangit! Now I'm binge watching your channel.🤣

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha well I am happy to have you here.

[@Anthony-fk3br]

Excellent video as now I’m thinking of getting an ecu for my 300l now. I also appreciate the slipknot intro 👍

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Haha thanks, Im glad you liked it.

[@Washoejim]

Good information stayed to the end, I am curious about the tower and the effectiveness of the lighting.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Sure man what Is you questions directly?

[@That_Guy_Outside]

Nice video!

[@SuperLaplander]

Good one, cheers!

[@kitmcv]

Great video mate! New subscriber here, and hopefully new 300 rally owner soon 😊

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Welcome and thank you, I am glad I earned your sub!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

I have a ton of rally content and its one of my main motorcycles I ride currently.

[@curvedbearclaw]

Awesome, thanks!

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

No problem. thanks for watching.

[@mattbarrois8675]

Don't do the rally tower on the 300 rally maybe for the t700 but not the 300rally if you still had the 300L then yes but solid no on the rally

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

yeah? Why no, im curious to see your justification.

[@mattbarrois8675]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad the way that just about every rally tower I have seen mounts to the bike is on the triple tree and the bars so it would basically require you to remove the entire front off your 300 rally it would just look like an incomplete bike if you want more lighting just buy some round bullet led lights to mount to a crash bar or something

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

The adventure rally has a frame mounted design

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Sorry "Adventure Rally X" from adventureonstore

[@mattbarrois8675]

@@MotorcyclesOffroad still I doubt that it fits with the body lines of the rally I think it would look amazing with the 300L just dont think you should spend that kind of money with intentions to mount it to the rally. I think the t700 could pull it off though

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

Great video, as always. I sold my Rally today and I’m picking up the standard 300L tomorrow, it just suits me better. Love the engine, light clutch pull, smooth transmission, and looong service intervals. Stock power is plenty for my 6’1”, 175 lb frame. Also, if you got the funds, I say yes to the tower, it looks SO much better than the stock one and it’s lighter.

[@davidray4128]

Wondering why you like the standard 300l over the Rally? I like that the Rally has a bigger gas tank and windsreen.

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

@@davidray4128 if I only had one bike the Rally would probably be the one but I also have a road bike so the standard 300 is my choice, narrower, lighter, etc

[@gs8259]

Damn these videos. Here I thought I had my mind set, looking at a 2017 CRF250L, now Im looking at the Rallys

[@toniecuffia3422]

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