Had a Rusi TC 175 never had a problem with it...yes handling was interesting at high speed l changed the sprocket for more relaxed high speed maybe not such a good idea ...not comfortable on long trips due to skinny seat but as you say local and around town was good...brakes l found ok ...as you get free brake down service for a year when buying new and spares where easy to get plus free service for a year just give the macanic a drink all in all good service.. as l'm a gluten for punishment l sold my bike as l wanted a change and am currently considering a Rusi bolt 125 ...ride safe what ever you ride ..peace ✌️
excellent review of a bike I'd NEVER buy for all the right reasons.. that off idle "torque" you mention thats undefinableable is a factor of 2-valve motors & "swirl" vs tumble 4-valvers in combo with low comp engines & the way they burn in combustion.. likin the channel 👍👌🇳🇿🇳🇿
Super motard.. used to be reserved for bikes over 350cc.. these are just motards.. liking your practical reviews.. Western thinking is so prejudiced "trend" following.. cheers 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿nz
Awesome video bro! The KLX looks just as good as the CRF in mini moto/supermoto form.. I'm 6' with 32" inseam and the mini moto conversion on my CRF is the best! Plentiful tires here in the Philippines and now family and friends can easily get on it.. plus just rolling it around, less rotating mass it feels way lighter and the maneuverability while riding is awesome! The tire setup is same as the KLX here, but I went with 2.5x14 front and 3.0x14 rear rims so the rubber pokes out a little more.. super happy with my setup.
I'm 5' 6" tall & considered "short" by US beliefs but it never stopped me from sinking 3-point shots in B-Ball, leaving the tall guys standing there.... lol, most the bikes from 30 " to 36 " in seat height have soft enough suspension to bring your butt down to allow a firm footing on one side of the bike. I'm older so it's harder to throw me hip over but I'll take it to a parking lot for 3-4 hours to practice. After 4 hours of throwing your leg over a bike seat & practicing slow rides/turns, you'll be all the better on the roadways. Thanks for this video..... I like the bike >> > you've got a flair for the artistic side of bikes !!
@@TheManoy66 Isn't the weight quite a bit more? They also say it's less manageable offroad. What's your view on that? I'm pretty small too, 170cm and 70kg...
The DRZ represents off the beaten track. The CRF300 represents urban fringes. As an adventure rider I'll take the DRZ over the CRF any day. The extra power is also a bonus.
popular because it's the most good looking in its category. 4 stroke dual sport bike should have at least 200cc. most sub 200cc 4T bikes are a joke in terms of power.
Yeah, we in America have had tool issues since the mid to late 70's..... you've got a discerning eye to see an artistic outcome of a bike & just enough mechanical skills to, " GiT-R-Done ". Being able to picture in your mind how different wheels sizes & styles will look is big & you know enough to do this. Without that "artsy" ability I doubt you'd be doing this specialized work & you are a special type of place. I don't even own a bike yet & I'm here bookmarking/saving concepts, even your address so I can send wheels to you to be done. I'm still saving for my bike but I've got you b/c you're able to make things happen & that's a gift you've honed over time. Now I'll watch what you do to this Harley to piss off hardcore Harley guys? Lol. I'm kidding you, I don't know jack-cH!T about Harley's or the owner's mindset. peace man
Do remember what I said about electrical stuff ; use a heavy foam like Rubbatex between the wrires & tank/seat so it can't arc later on..... I'm sure you remember me saying it? That's a touch that will save you down the road.
Hey man, Question: bought myself a 2024 crf 300 l rally. I would really want a supermoto set now i found some sets online from the crf450 arround 1000 euro with everything on them but im not sure if it fits my 300. would u say buy everything by piece like the hubs and get spokes and make it yourself like you do or u think i can make a set from a crf 450 fit with some spacers? Also you think it's even possible i order a plug & play set from you guys and u send it to the Netherlands ?:P I really like ur work :) thanks!
Not sure if the 450l wheels fit but to be safe don't get those. There are supermoto wheel builders near you that sell sets specific for the 300L. Check out Warp9, SMpro and Alpina if they can make one for you. Yes i can build you a custom set. I have hubs and rims in stock. Feel free to dm me in IG and i'll send you a quote.
@@TheManoy66 thanks alot for the answer and tips. I will be checking those out! If i cannot find someone i will message u. Also wont be useing 450 ones to be safe 👍💪
Man this is my favorite video I have seen from you so far - really practical setup and explanation. Love your bike and watching your guys ride, the Philippines has such a great bike culture it seems. If I ever get to Cebu, I'm coming to your shop!
Engine Performance is Yamaha Wr✅ Motorcycle Price is Honda Crf✅ Weight Honda Crf✅ Engine Power Output Yamaha wr✅ The design and looks are subjective to each taste 😅😅✌️👍
Great video! BTW- has anyone yet come up with a well thought out fork & shock upgrade path for the 230/230R? I’m a 215lb rider full kitted up with backpack, and I need a stiffer set-up. I see piecemeal solutions from Eibach, HiVolt, BBR, Techno(?), Ohlins…. but has anyone found a really great go-to proven solution for this bike?
I like your vids sir, you cover some great stuff. I like the Honda better because it's air cooled which means one less system to have to worry about breaking. I wish these smaller displacement bikes were sold where I live. Cheers from the USA!
Thank you sir for making this video. I'm thinking of converting mine and this is exactly what I wanted to see. May I ask, what aftermarket headlight is on this one, and also did you change out the rear sprocket?
Good question. I have been eyeing that bike ever since it came out and i'm on the lookout for a cheap used unit. As far as i know its a Chinese copy of Honda's CB400SS which is powered by the same engine found in the best dirtbike ever, the XR400.
This is the content I’ve been looking for! Thank you for the great information! I noticed that the Shinko 705 90/90 - 18 F is tubeless, but I use tubed spoke rims. Is it okay to put a tube in this tire?
I recommend you tighten your spokes before doing this mod. If you do need to re-adjust the spokes after a while this mod has been done, re-apply it to the affected spokes.
I'm back to double-dipp the info here. I'm now looking into the suspension swaps that might work? IF I can determine that at least the front end can be swapped out, that would go a long way towards my confidence in the handling of this bike. I know the score on power, it simply means that I'll have to ride very defensively on roads that I can't go the speed limit... sharing the road is something I learned while riding a TOMOS Targa w/ after market exhaust.... did 42mph but I shared the road. Made it safer & the cars appreciated my letting them go by! That said, this is why having a better front-end would make it safer as I dealt w/ similar issues? I hope you are right, in that a few of the models over the last 20 years might swap straight out? Is there an easy way to know? Shit, I'll figure it out if you say some of them will work. Also I agree that bigger front tires is better handling, the Tomos had the bigger tires, nothing like a scooter - they were 16" - 20" inches, I forgot which but I know bigger is much better. Again, thanks for all your videos & I'll look at your stuff for a "SM 150L" look. peace man
Hi Manoy hope you are well ? Manoy i need to pick your brains please , i have two Alloy rims both 2.15 and two Sonic hubs disc front and disc rear , what size spokes do i require for both wheels please . Thank you in advance 😎😎👍👍
I would like to give you a solid answer but i do not have experience with those bikes. I would suggest you take measurements to get an estimate on on what you might need.
Thank you for the recommendation! I'm planning to change my CRF 150L tires to these. Should I use sizes 90/90 - 21 F, 120/80 - 18 R? or stick to stock size 2.75 - 21 F, 4.10 - 18 R. Thank you very much!
@@TheManoy66 Thanks! What are the advantages and disadvantages of running larger tires? I’m mostly on the road. The most off-road driving I do is when going to the farm, which is a very manageable farm road.
