Upgrading CRF250L Rally (or CRF250L) Modifications for Off Road Trail Riding

Items Featured In This Video
Rear Shock
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Handguards
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Folding Mirrors
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Crash Bars
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Aluminium Skid Plate
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Rear Rack
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Tail Pack
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[@KL-uu2vq]

I absolutely have to get new knobby tires for mine. I can’t wait.

[@markellis8470]

Literally changes your off road riding. If you can, take a pump with you and run 12-15psi on trails, then back to 22psi for the road. See my video on a trail riding pump idea kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2e1mHpod6udfpY

[@ConnorGMedia]

Thing looks great man! I'm also making videos on my CRF250L but am certainly jealous of the windscreen on the rally when it comes to riding on the freeway! Subbed to see more💪🏻💪🏻

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hey Connor. I no longer have the CRF but stay subbed to watch my UK trail riding and other bike tips. Enjoy the CRF, great alround bike. I have an EXC-F for the trails and ride a GS also 👍

[@johnedwards4176]

great video with no silly music

[@adriantompson]

put the mitchelins on they will grip on tar wet tar they all move but thats off road tyres. if you listen to a lot of reviewers they will tell you any thing. im running anakee wilds on dry tar ive been scraping the pegs on a triumph 800xcx and every reviewer said they were loud on the road and they are not . ive got a wr 250f and there good on that off road and on. they will all go sidways on the wet tar if you ride fast thats part of the fun.

[@florme6494]

That is really well done, I’m definitely going to steal some of your ideas there.

[@Off-Road-4x4]

Nice one, I might have to get one of those tail packs.

[@ashtonburgess4696]

Great vid mate. I use my 18 plate rally solely to commute from Essex into London. Tall, light, economical and comfy; perfect for the job! Thanks for the vid bud; keep ‘em coming 👍🏻

[@rolandstaines3249]

Hi try some R&G detachable indicators for when u get to the green lanes take them off put them back on for your ride home if u want to keep indicators on your bike & DRC tail tidy . Nice bike . " "Keep it green all the way"

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Bar risers are the one, looking for these now in the Philippines, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@StoryMotoADV]

great video man. thanks! We are running a Rally too. Excellent advice for mods my friend.

[@umasapkota4671]

I love the background MUSIC .. just birbs

[@FriendlyEllis]

Ha ha. The birds. Yeah I live by the woods. I don't notice them anywhere. Kind of nice they are there 😊

[@76bradwatto]

Good video. Those croshbars are a bit of concern how they come underneath your skid plate like that. Your skid plate should be the last thing touching the rocks and logs free of that bar in the way. Bit of a design flaw I think. Cool little bike. I have a Honda AT 1000. Fun times

[@0xsergy]

it looks like the bar is meant for use with no skid plate hence why it's so low, not a bad idea just loses him ground clearance and gives the rocks/sticks a place to catch on.

[@shaneslivka8813]

Can you please tell me who makes the skid plate on your bike, and did you modify anything for fitment? Great video of mods. Thank you.

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Shane. It's this one and no mods, just swap out the plastic stock. bikerzbits.com/honda-crf250l-m-skid-bash-plate-121735.html

[@jojolagasca2062]

Im always a fan of CRF nice upload mate! Cheers!

[@usbsol]

Hi, what did the sprocket change do the what is a comfortable speed on the highway? And how tall are you? I am guessing at 190cm I will need some barrisers too 🙂 Thanks for the vid 🤗

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hello buddy. Noticeable more "pull" in the dirt uphill. Reduced comfortable cruise by maybe 10mph. I sacrificed top end for pzazz on trails. 60mph is still fine. Also approx 190cm. Great bike.

[@usbsol]

@@FriendlyEllis yeah, I got one now 🤗 13/42 sprockets, 1" barrisers, fmf exhaust and the ejk controller. Such a nice rider, sounds awesome, swedish forrests are a blast on it. Have order michelin tracker for it now 🤗

[@allans7281]

Thx for the useful video. Are your front and rear turn signal stock? Cheers Allan USA

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Allan. Yes stock in the UK.

[@bubbalandbeau9872]

Windscreen?

[@williamhewitt3434]

Hi, trying to decide between the rally and the l, what made you go with this one? Although I have to say it looks great!

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi William. It was an easy decision for me as the group I trail ride with live 50 miles away from me so I went for the Rally because of its road presence. Weather in the UK is unpredictable and that screen has been a God send some days. I feel the L is a dual sport trail bike, the Rally is a dual sport distance trail bike. Hope this makes sense .

[@williamhewitt3434]

@@FriendlyEllis hi Mark, thanks for the quick reply, it does make sense, I commute year round so think the rally will fit the bill. Cheers

[@georgehatcher8867]

Good vid, have you had any problems with rusting/corroding spokes?

[@FriendlyEllis]

None mate. But you have to appreciate I wash my bike down after every ride.

[@theravedaddy]

I quite like my 13/48 gearing......its shows 160kph when im hooning it!

[@joaquinhervada]

the ravedaddy yo know the real speed is less than 100 hph right?

[@theravedaddy]

@@joaquinhervada no idea on the real speed, its been on modified gearing since ive had it. Im on 13/45 now, speedo reads 135kph and im faster than everything on the road, their average speed is 90kph

[@theravedaddy]

@@dickheadbrian enjoy talking out your ass much? Run the gearing, check the speedo.

[@donparker1823]

nothing to the front fork? That single spring system was just too soft for me. I added another even higher spring rate spring in my other fork tube. Feels much safer to me off road,.

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Don - Yeah, since this video I've actually added the RaceTech kit, adding a second spring (to the left fork), and yes, it makes the bike much more composed off road!

[@rodneyshepherd9120]

Interesting. Have you watched "Itchy Boots" and her high mileage bike taking part in the Kalahari desert rally! She doesn't fall off much 🤣!

[@FriendlyEllis]

Itchy Boots adventures are awesome and inspiring. But I'm miles behind. She's still on Basanti where I'm up too 😳😄😝

[@no1bruce]

Could you tell me what effect the 13/42 sprocket conversion does to the top speed or rpm's at a 60mPh cruise if possible please?

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Bruce. Your revs are increased by 13% for any given speed, so your speedo will read 13% too high. So at 60mph would show 68mph on the Speedo. You can install a SpeedoDRD to correct this.

[@ridingwithmrP]

nice vid you say you burnt your clutch out! how many miles has you bike done?

[@FriendlyEllis]

I burnt the stock clutch plates after about 600 miles 😁 Slipping the clutch trying to ride in proper mud in stock tyres. Put Enduro tyres and an EBC DRC277 clutch plate kit in and its been ace since.

[@ridingwithmrP]

@@FriendlyEllis ok done 18k so far on original clutch different riding style i guess

[@FriendlyEllis]

@@ridingwithmrP I was in real wet mud uphill going nowhere. A total newb. The guys I was with said to keep slipping the clutch to try and prevent wheel spin. I guess the clutch ended up slipping even more than the wheels. Once I replaced it it was solid from that moment on.

[@ridingwithmrP]

@@FriendlyEllis goodo sorted my friend , where are you from?

[@ridingwithmrP]

@@FriendlyEllis Tip if your stuck on holiday or touring it really works...kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5zQdaOpqq2hZ8k

[@dustyhusqy5403]

Hi, nice work. I can,t find anything about your nice bag on your back rack.

[@FriendlyEllis]

It's this one mate - www.autokicker.com/shop/tail-bags/essential-mini-tail/

[@rickmanley767]

I thought I saw heated grips, but you didn’t talk about that.

[@FriendlyEllis]

Rick. You are correct. Entirely forgot they were there. Awesome for the long cold faster road runs when getting to the trails. www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/handlebar_accessories/hotgrips_premium_adventure/

[@myclubs6651]

How much it price including Bike pls tell us I'm very crazy in it

[@FriendlyEllis]

Bike was £4300, ex demo 300 miles on it. Spent roughly £500 on mods like sprockets, crash bars, tyres etc

[@PhilippevanHeek]

will there be a crf 450 rally in the future?

[@geo2472]

Yes. And its 1 whole HP more 😂

[@ginkgotreesurgerystevenmar9003]

How much did you pay for the t rex bars? i can see them for £140 on ebay

[@FriendlyEllis]

Bought direct for $165 but paid about the same again for shipping., import duty and VAT. EBay shipping is about $60 cheaper (I didn't know this at the time) so that's the way to buy but just be mindful of the import duties and vat etc

[@ginkgotreesurgerystevenmar9003]

@@FriendlyEllis Thank you! your video has been great thank you! I have done a few of the same mods. I noticed you haven't change the exhaust or added an EJK i have heard mixed reviews? With the gear ratio did it alter the top speed of the bike at all? I use mine for commuting and trail riding so i dont really want to loose my top end. Thanks again for the great video. My best buy has to be those folding mirrors!!!

[@FriendlyEllis]

@@ginkgotreesurgerystevenmar9003 Hello mate. Yes changing the sprockets probably took 10-15mph off the top end but provides much better torque off road. I ride knobblies as you can see so 60mph is quick enough tbh. I've not tried EJK or FMF, simply because it's a huge amount of money for what appears to be very little gain. I've not been in a situation yet where the 25hp has not been enough. If I get to that point I'll just buy a KTM 300 but to be honest I'm in it for the scenery more than the Enduro challenge 😀

[@ginkgotreesurgerystevenmar9003]

@@FriendlyEllis Great thank you Mark! sorry I have only just seen this message. I am thinking a 14 42 set up? seem to suit me the best. Thanks again for your help. I have just spoken to some one who has put the cbr 300 r internals in his Rally. seemed like a good upgrade

[@ginkgotreesurgerystevenmar9003]

@@FriendlyEllis I took my bike to the local honda dealer and I wanted them to put a 42 tooth rear sprocket on, but as I have mc360s the tyre was either rubbing on the swing arm or the chain adjusters were on full extension. If i had of gone for the 13 42 would this of solved this issue?

[@chestnut1969]

Nice Rally. What make are the bar risers? Cheers

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Andrew. I've just fitted Renthal RC High bars as I bent my stock ones so no longer need the risers. However, these were what I had and worked well. www.amazon.co.uk/RISER-30MM-HEIGHT-22-2MM-FITMENT-x/dp/B0069RO75W These ones

[@gouuful]

Hello Ac10 120/90-18 ?

[@FriendlyEllis]

Hi Marcin. Yes 120/90-18 👍

[@gouuful]

the tire is much higher?

[@FriendlyEllis]

@@gouuful it is about 12mm / 1/2inch higher but you wouldn't notice this.

[@richardperry4115]

Change radiator guard.