Author Topic: CRF250 Rally/DS (Read 56312 times)

blauth · « **Reply #160 on:** May 03, 2018, 04:50:22 pm »

Yup, agree.

If I were to do upgrades, it would be in this order:
- Fat bars and Cycra hand guards.
- There is an oke overseas who builds a carbon fibre skid plate that bolts underneath the existing plastic plate. This sounds like a nice neat option.
- Pipe. Just to liven the mid range up a little. Doesn't look like it gets much more poke with a pipe though.
- I'd need to ride it a bit to determine what love the suspension needed. My fat ass would probably overcome the rear shock.
- Then just a Giant loop or similar.

Good to see some okes getting these bikes now. The market is starting to work as it should and driving the prices down to where they should be. Sorry for the lads who bought at 85k though. You'll just have to make the value up in usage.

LoopSoosStroop · « **Reply #161 on:** May 03, 2018, 05:22:47 pm »

Quote from: blauth on May 03, 2018, 04:50:22 pm

Good to see some okes getting these bikes now. The market is starting to work as it should and driving the prices down to where they should be. Sorry for the lads who bought at 85k though. You'll just have to make the value up in usage.

What are they going for now?

sidetrack · « **Reply #162 on:** May 03, 2018, 05:23:27 pm »

I wanted to remove the side plastic panels as Minkyhead did as I reckon they would damage easily but now having seen them in the flesh you would need to cut them in half to achieve that so not an option. The carbon skid plate sounds like an idea. Will tinker tonight and see how everything comes together on the bike. This guy rambles a lot but he does make some points on spending big bucks on new Honda plastics.

https://youtu.be/FU4DoOydn4o

sidetrack · « **Reply #163 on:** May 03, 2018, 05:24:19 pm »

Quote from: LoopSoosStroop on May 03, 2018, 05:22:47 pm

Quote from: blauth on May 03, 2018, 04:50:22 pm
Good to see some okes getting these bikes now. The market is starting to work as it should and driving the prices down to where they should be. Sorry for the lads who bought at 85k though. You'll just have to make the value up in usage.

What are they going for now?

Word is new deal will be 77k brand new, demos can be had for about 65 - 69k.

sidetrack · « **Reply #164 on:** May 03, 2018, 05:26:24 pm »

Quote from: blauth on May 03, 2018, 04:50:22 pm

Yup, agree.

If I were to do upgrades, it would be in this order:
- Fat bars and Cycra hand guards.
- There is an oke overseas who builds a carbon fibre skid plate that bolts underneath the existing plastic plate. This sounds like a nice neat option.
- Pipe. Just to liven the mid range up a little. Doesn't look like it gets much more poke with a pipe though.
- I'd need to ride it a bit to determine what love the suspension needed. My fat ass would probably overcome the rear shock.
- Then just a Giant loop or similar.

Good to see some okes getting these bikes now. The market is starting to work as it should and driving the prices down to where they should be. Sorry for the lads who bought at 85k though. You'll just have to make the value up in usage.

For sure

sidetrack · « **Reply #165 on:** May 03, 2018, 08:53:09 pm »

Looks good in this light

I see the bike uses a paper filter, what has the consensus been - good enough for dust ? Do you clean it or just buy a new filter from Honda ?

teebag · « **Reply #166 on:** May 03, 2018, 09:52:41 pm »

Just remove and clean

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zebra - Flying Brick · « **Reply #167 on:** May 04, 2018, 07:55:05 am »

dont want to clog this thread up....but here goes!

Rockfox also do a low crash bar solution, posting it here, since it will shortly become available....

Chris & Team

LoopSoosStroop · « **Reply #168 on:** May 04, 2018, 08:13:39 am »

Sidetrack, you are killing me here with those pics....

Dwerg · « **Reply #169 on:** May 04, 2018, 08:14:57 am »

Quote from: sidetrack on May 03, 2018, 05:24:19 pm

Word is new deal will be 77k brand new, demos can be had for about 65 - 69k.

Now it's starting to make a little more sense

Congrats on the bike!

teebag · « **Reply #170 on:** May 04, 2018, 08:17:58 am »

Quote from: teebag on May 03, 2018, 09:52:41 pm

Just remove and clean

Of course it gets replaced @ service time.

You may also want to remove the stainless steel backfire screen from the stock filter to allow better airflow but that is your choice.

blauth · « **Reply #171 on:** May 04, 2018, 10:28:42 am »

Quote from: zebra - Flying Brick on May 04, 2018, 07:55:05 am

dont want to clog this thread up....but here goes!

Rockfox also do a low crash bar solution, posting it here, since it will shortly become available....

Chris & Team

These lower crash bars are neat. How much are they Chris?

sidetrack · « **Reply #172 on:** May 04, 2018, 11:23:52 am »

Quote from: blauth on May 04, 2018, 10:28:42 am

Quote from: zebra - Flying Brick on May 04, 2018, 07:55:05 am
dont want to clog this thread up....but here goes!

Rockfox also do a low crash bar solution, posting it here, since it will shortly become available....

Chris & Team

These lower crash bars are neat. How much are they Chris?

Bet will be cheaper than Honda panels !

blauth · « **Reply #173 on:** May 04, 2018, 11:42:32 am »

And they are low so the weight won't be felt much. Also add protection to a degree for the gear and rear brake pedal.

I decided to go ahead with my procurement. Maybe even get it tomorrow if they can pull their fingers out of their asses.

zebra - Flying Brick · « **Reply #174 on:** May 04, 2018, 11:43:04 am »

R1900 incl for the lower crash-bars, and R2150 for the rear pannier racks.(we are awaiting product, it is being manufactured as we speak - rear luggage racks and other items are in stock, just awaiting pannier racks and LOWER crashbars...)CheersChris & Teamwww.flyingbrick.co.za021 510 6455

sidetrack · « **Reply #175 on:** May 04, 2018, 12:41:30 pm »

Quote from: blauth on May 04, 2018, 11:42:32 am

And they are low so the weight won't be felt much. Also add protection to a degree for the gear and rear brake pedal.

I decided to go ahead with my procurement. Maybe even get it tomorrow if they can pull their fingers out of their asses.

Great Rally owners are growing

sidetrack · « **Reply #176 on:** May 04, 2018, 12:41:46 pm »

Quote from: zebra - Flying Brick on May 04, 2018, 11:43:04 am

R1900 incl for the lower crash-bars, and R2150 for the rear pannier racks.(we are awaiting product, it is being manufactured as we speak - rear luggage racks and other items are in stock, just awaiting pannier racks and LOWER crashbars...)CheersChris & Teamwww.flyingbrick.co.za021 510 6455

Good price

sidetrack · « **Reply #177 on:** May 04, 2018, 12:43:13 pm »

Looking at a ride tomorrow to test it in the dirt lets see where we end up. Honda gave me a full tank

Rode home in the dark yesterday, like the white light the LED gives.

teebag · « **Reply #178 on:** May 04, 2018, 07:47:51 pm »

Lights are very good

sidetrack · « **Reply #179 on:** May 04, 2018, 08:28:41 pm »

Found some HRC stickers that comes with bike in the owners manual. Stuck them on the scoot although this bike is 12 Dakar stages away from a rally bike

Been short shifting it in town to around 5000rpm and it was ok then today giving some stick to 6-7000rpm and must say its really fun more than enough oomph for commuting ! Finished a bottle of Merlot so off to bed, looking forward to a ride tomorrow.