Honda CRF300 Long Term Review - 1000 KM Update 

Hondas never break down it was the after market mods that failed . Great video as anyways Lucas 👍🏽

The 450L is based on the 450R race bike, high strung motor just de-tuned and choked up to meet emission standards, race bike style frame and ergos and proper adjustable race suspension just valved for dual sport riding, but it also needs services like a race bike. For what you do the 300L is perfect unless you want to get more into some serious off roading and jump table tops and stuff

I have a 2016 250 L. Not even one problem with it. I have over 36000 kms on it now. 3rd set of tires. 4 drive chains, 3 front drive sprockets. Love it!

Sucks to be broke down on the side of the road anywhere, at least you are in paradise.......glad it was a quick fix, great video as always!

The "Gear Shift Light" is adjustable to any RPM you want . Just adjust it to a higher RPM via the Menu on the Dashboard if you think its too low . The Shift light is handy once you adjust it to your riding style

Ha ha! I had to wait nearly two months to have someone work on my KTM in the states and they ride their bikes out to fix your bike on the spot! Now that's what I call service! And $35 for your first service on the bike....unbelievable!

The 450 is usually a race bike with number plates as No yours is just a run around bike that can go in the bush I had a klx 450 and it was absolutely savage and so fast Too fast for me so I sold it and got a klx400 which is more rideable but still goes when I want it to I have the bigger rims for off road and a set of motard wheels for on the road Takes half an hour to swap over and then it’s a dirt bike with smaller road wheels on 😍😍👍👍

Loucous, first off, I'm not a motorcycle guy. And I'm also not mechanically inclined or a specs person. But I've got to tell you, I was glued to every word you said. I was so interested, you almost had me running out to buy one...almost! Continued good luck and success on your vlog and stay safe...Say hi to Vee for us.

Their is so much food of your channel now,i think you need to rename it "Rides 4 eatz!" Lol

As soon as you mentioned filling up gas my first thought was water in the gas where you purchased it. Your motorcycle is a nice color. When they do arrive in Canada next month they will be a different color. Nice video to watch. Hello from Western Canada 😊

Great review Lou, thanks.. Please tell me, do Suzuki have a big presents in Thailand?

Those power lines all tangled together look like a fire just waiting to happen

Just picked up crf300L today, purchased Honda Service deal - 3 month; 1st year, 2nd year - £299 inc. fluids.

I'm ready to move. It cost me nearly $35 to change my own oil. I think this bike is in my future.

Thanks for the review. It was very helpful. I’m about to put a deposit on one here in Texas. The dealer here says that they will be arriving in late May 2021. Your bike looks radically different than the ones they sell here. The “tail tidy” is one of the first mods I’ll be doing to mine. Happy Trails

Glad you got your bike sorted 😎

If they made that 300 into a 450 with the same service intervals and weight, it'd sell like hot cakes, but the 450RL is too much of a race bike for my liking. Would like a KLX300, but they aren't coming to Australia.

So jealous! Not just the bike but the cost of living in Thailand! Here in NY that mishap would have been $300-$500! I'm planning on living overseas (Colombia) again. Can't wait!

Because the 450 is really a truly dirt bike. it's maintenance intervals are that of a dirt bike. Most people the 300 has plenty of power to do what you want. I'm getting the Rally.

Great little bike R4K bound to be a couple of little teething troubles especially when you mod something. Me personally for a city bike I reckon I'd either go for a motard that's prebuilt for the road, purely because I think youd get a bigger tank and better tyre/brake setup Or I'd get a scooter as just think shopping/luggage and passenger wise they're more practical in the city. But I know you like to do a bit off road and the bigger engine on that bike is great so completely get why you chose it. Glad your still happy with it 👍🏼👌🏻 Useful and informative as always R4K big thumbs up from UK 🇬🇧

Good work from the dealer, wonder if non celebrity peeps get it too 😋

100% I will buy a bike from them when I make the move. Amazing service!!

Good Review bruh...I enjoy your voice when trying to sleep...I conk out really quick...thanks for the fun

Great Customer Service!,,👍

Here I pay ca $ 150 for a service on my Yamaha DeLight scooter. For larger bikes it can cost 3 times as much... But Norway is an expencive country to live in.... Great video. Keep up the good work :)

A loty of good information , another great Video. Been there, along side the road looking at the rocks.

Great to hear tourists on the way back, economy needs it. Enjoyable video, cheers.

Thailand likely uses a fuel rating similar to E.U., which is just RON, whereas Canada and the U.S. use an average of RON plus MON to derive a fuel octane rating. In Canada and the U.S. 87 fuel is roughly equal to 91 in the E.U. Also, the "buzziness" that you are feeling in the bars is partially due to the fact that the factory bar weights were removed in order to install the handguards.

Happened to me in Vietnam about 1 mile after filling up. Opened gas cap and completely full. Drained some gas and it started right up. Vapor lock

The crf300 models are make in Thailand and the crf450 models are made in Japan which attract import taxes, also the 450 being a larger cc increases the price in Thailand as well

Good Video, I'd like to see what the have at a Harley shop in Thailand if you can make a video of that would be cool !

No biker is sexier than the one who knows what's his talking about...... go Lucas and hope you enjoy many-many more rides on your new Honda! Thanks for the very detailed and great review as always.

Good to see your getting a good handle with the metric world that most of us live in Lucas It is odd to see a Honda that is not red 👍👍

Great service from Honda, I ride a Honda myself. Lovin the bike content!

Like your bike colors!

That is great service and all-in-all you received a good value. If you were charged that just taking it in, I'd be a bit unhappy. I pay 60 Baht for a .8L bottle of petroleum based (not synthetic) oil. You might be able to turn the shift light off or even set where you want it to come on in the digital display menu. I did that on my Suzuki.

Hey Lucas, do you watch itchy boots channel? She has a CRF 250, and is traveling in south Africa at the moment,😄👍

You have a good bunch of guys there, good Thai people, Honda dealership there !! Lucky you definitely !! Great information 👍 Thx Personally I don't have that great an experience with honda in Thailand. But l probably still will by from them, Hondas are great 👍

Back in the mid 80s I tore my foot up on foot pegs like that. Perfect storm of tourist rental, flip-flops, and 20-something bravado. Happened on Koh Samui. Back then a trip between Koh Samui and Bangkok was an overnight trip. When I got back to my Bangkok hotel I asked for a doctor. Doc came, gave me a couple horse-pill size doses on penicillin and told me another day or so I'd have lost my foot to gangrene.

I have a Yamaha n max first service is free...I’m living on bali retirement here Don’t need a big bike on this island Jb from San Diego-

Fuel octane is not a measure of fuel quality or power, high octane is for high compression engines, so it doesn't pre-ignite under pressure.

A couple of possible reasons on the pricing. The CRF300 is based on the old 250 and is a pretty low end motor and base level running gear, whereas the CRF450 is based on the much higher performing 450 dirtbike motor and uses higher spec suspension etc.. The 450 is also not manufactured in Thailand, whereas the 350 I believe is (as was the 250).

Love the sound of the Honda CRF. My tall brother in Atlanta still loves his CRF. I hate Pirelli Scorpion tires, very happy you got Japanese tires my favorite is Yokohama.

Aftermarket accessories are frequently the cause of minor electrical problems. It's why I don't bother with them. Good bike. I feel the same about my KTM 390. It soaks the bumps up. I prefer my twist and go for round the city, though. I like how your registration plate is attached now. I put 95 in both my machines. They haven't half tidied up the area below the Pattaya City sign.

nice bike you have , I quiet like the BMW 310 GS ... Looks good , do you have any thoughts on it

thanks for the review, ive arranged a test ride on the rally version when lockdown is over in the u.k. , if i like it i will buy one to replace my old suzuki drz 400, they seem like a great bike for the price.

For the parking, the spaces are designed for small scooters with a central stand - the bike then doesn't lean over which takes up far more space than you think - esp for tall adventure bikes etc. Using my centre stand on my 'Adventure' bikes in the garage takes up much less space.

I love your delivery sir....nothing worse than people screaming in my head phones. Can we do something besides bikes....

Great update on the CRF. If I were you, I’d try the adventure pegs, they can’t be that much.

misdiagnosed the issue. failure to start was due to the blasphemous BluCru plastics you installed ;)

Really a nice bike man! Wish we had these in europe cheers man!

35 US dollars wow!!! For the 1st service that here in Australia would be about 250 Australian dollars maybe more

Off Road Safari for the win! I loved my CRF250 motocross race bike and this just makes me miss it. Seat tip; have an upholsterer use a hot wire to notch-in a gel pad. Did that on my KTM 125sx and the 2x6 board turned into a sofa.... sorta.

I can't speak about Honda, but a friend of mine and I were traveling in Eastern Tennessee and his Harley had an electrical problem. We managed to get his trike to a Harley dealer in Knoxville (Bootlegger HD) and they had their service technicians (all of them) work to repair his trike. It was after hours when they started and they identified the problem as a wire breaking inside the plastic covering. He had a maintenance warranty and it cost him $48. I am curious what a HD dealer in Thailand would have done.

$3 for labor would still be cheap at 5 times the price. But I think they made up for that with 2 liters of oil at $26.

Thanks for the helpful review. By the way, just put in the octane that the manufacturer recommends. Any higher is a waste of money except for additives that may be helpful. Octane is not a measure of gasoline quality.

Great Content thanks What kind of holder do you use for your phone on the motorcycles? What's the best holder?

Lucas, some maybe usefull tips. For chain lubrication I would use grease. On my kawasaki boss the chain took at least three times longer to wear out. Put an extension at the end of the cover of your chain to stop getting oil dirt from your chain on your license plate . It is way too short. And whenwill they start taking down that ugly building on the background near the pattaya sign.

great report

Hello - Thanks for another great video. Question - A new rally cost about $6000 (US), how much did yours set you back and did you buy it new ? Thxs

Were you a bike racer once? You’re so knowledgeable about bikes.

Great service, there! Definitely not the USA! LOL! Great video!

I've had the same problem bike stopped battery was dead new battery fixed problem fortunately my usual bike shop fixed bike on sites my old Harley to heavy to push far , loved this vlog good one Lucus

$3 labour !!!!! It’s $55 an hour in Australia.

That is much faster/better service Than here! Unless you have really good AAA Even tow trucks are scams here. Your CRF300 is perfect for what you need it for.

Hi Lucus, I have no idea about bikes and scooters. I just get on and ride. Watching your videos about bikes has really spiked my interest. I think when the weather improves I will get some training and go for a big bike licence. The reason why is that you're not allowed on the highway unless you have a bike 400cc and above. I intend to tour Thailand so I will need a licence. Enjoyed your video. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

Hey Lucas, Good to see you wearing the new helmet on the "trail" bike...

When you start messing around with the original spec, your toast. Never had any trouble with my Honda's or Yamaha's in 13 years.

Cheers and beers from Melbourne

Thanks for the video very informative cheers Phil

that would have to be the best service deal i have ever heard of

crush washer for the engine oil drain bolt

CRF 450 are fuel injected and rev to the moon and back. 300cc sounds about perfect for around Pattaya. Stay upright.

That's a beautiful color look fantastic

Once you wear out your current tyres, try Dunlop Motard tyres. Check with Maxxis on Sukhumvit at clock bridge.

My question, If a CRF300M was available like the discontinued CRF250M (the supermoto version W 17 inch rims) would you have bought a supermoto version instead with the smaller street tires? I think that 40b fee was likely a new crush washer on the drain plug. Assuming the CRF uses one. The CR450L is a very different bike. I wouldn't want a bike with a 1800 mile valve check interval.

When I buy a new bike I negotiate the price of servicing the bike during the break-in period be included in the final cost along with a new helmet and gloves. Costs the dealer very little. Saves me ~ $1000 U.S.

Great video, nice bike. Hmm Pattaya seems empty now. Would you consider a full-face helmet to minimize the chin-to-pavement or chin-to-tree probability?

The difference in bike prices may have to do with where the parts are made or the bike is assembled. As I understand it Thailand has a pretty steep import duty on vehicles.

It’s a nice bike

Hi Lucas.....great bike video 😁...

Yeah you failed to mention you have just modified the bike when you were on the side of the road talking about cruising around a lake and getting gas.

Bike theft is a massive issue in the UK, is it a problem in Thailand?

Thx, the remaining honda red drives me nuts. Nice bike

great episode

Hold on to your hat Lucas...for my new Harley Davidson the first 1000 mile service was $350.

I ve got 160 cc bike from tvs (Indian brand) has done 97000km on odometer. I’m getting serviced from a local mechanic for every 3000km costs around ₹1300-1400 (approx US $20 )

I've never ever heard of a Honda anything breaking down!

Whoa good price on the "service" 120 u.s. here in Seattle-Tacoma... I'm sure they would have doubled that service fee or "voided the warranty" on throttle deal here... so good on that Honda shop...we have 98 octane here U.S. can boost it to 120

What happened to the older bike you bought Loucas? The one that gave you all the trouble? Good video, good review. 👍

Did I hear that larger engines attract higher taxation, could that be why the 450 is so much more expensive?

Do you have a video showing all the upgrades you have done to the bike along with links. I really like that tail assembly .

I think it's a good bike

That happened with my bike 😫 the replacement heated grips damaged the cut off switch cable and the bike completely died.

I’m ashamed to tell you what I paid for my first(and only) KTM service. I’ll do it myself from now on. Over 500.00 bucks

I saw many now riding on the CB500x in Pattaya

I love the plastic colors,,,

Did the dealer fit the aftermarket grip? Seems like a very quick diagnosis , I know Thai mechanics can be great, but it appears they knew just where to look

Can you review your 400, ? That's a nice bike, 😁👍

I'm on 1900km about 3weeks old. Had first service 1050km how often do you change oil. I wish $$ was like that here in Australia lol