They make quite a few after market windshields for the 300L. Most of my commute is 55-60. Only a few exits of 70. Your video told me exactly what I needed. Thank you
I agree with your comments completely. I own a 2014 KLX 250s & cross winds on open blacktop roads are deadly & can take you into oncoming traffic. It’s a great bike for anything but open highway, even secondary highways aren’t great for long distance. I’m 160 lbs & 74 yrs, been riding since I was 16 yrs
I really like your videos! I got pro taper contour bars and acerbis x factor hand gaurds after seeing your upgrade video. One question, what phone mount are you using?
Are you still running the stock gearing? Took my 250L on the highway for a couple exits the other day and it was miserable having a 13T sprocket up front. I'm honestly considering going back to a 14T but don't want to hurt what little dirt performance this bike has lol
Removing that tail end, the Seat and the bars were the first to get replaced. Agreed, the Seat was BAD...SC far better on the arse! The bike wasn't built to be traveling highway speeds for long shots...As others have proven it can be done...I wouldn't spend hours on a freeway with it. A couple of exits is enough for me, at top speed depending on the wind you can really get thrown around...Tire, suspension set up could probably improve the stability.
55 mph is it for me and that’s with tires inflated to 22 psi. More speed is just too edgy mentally. Two hours of highway wears me out and I suspect a 5 hour trip by car would take about 8 hours on this bike. That sort of adventure would certainly require a Holiday Inn Express overnight rest. Nevertheless I want to ride my 300L from Louisville Kentucky to Harlan County Kentucky to explore some fire trails and coal mining roads.
Bugger, I really want a dual aport i can ride to the trails nut its a 40 min to 1 hour highway ride just to get to them. I think im going to have to get an adventure bike even though what i really want is a light bike to comfortably thrash and pick up myself. I used to ride 2 up with ny ex on my klx250 sf on highway its ok in short bursts
For the most part if stay around 60-65mph this bike is fine on the highway, just not great. Even a small adventure bike is going to be a weight increase. You could also consider the rally version of the 300.
I haven't ridden one myself. I chose the 300L because I wanted something specifically for the trails and quick rides through town. The XR is more powerful, but also heavier. If you only have one bike the XR might be a better option, since I already have a street bike I didn't mind the slower, lighter CRF.
Being that I don't have any other bike to ride, and the klx300 and drz400 are in stock. But can't find the CRF in my area. CRF 250. But don't want that.
I was thinking of getting this bike. Where the trails are from my house is like 40 to an hour away. I don't plan on taking this bike on the highway, but the roads to go to these trails are 60 and 65 mph. I only do 5 over the speed limit and single lane. Would this be a pain to get there all the time? Was also thinking of the rally. Just can't figure out which one to get.