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I built a CRF230F to go endurance racing after feeling how much potential it had. I modified it mildly and raced it at the 2022 Glen Helen 24 Hour Endurance Race. Had tons of fun, and this video goes over what happened.
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@64maxpower Год назад

Gabe, You really are an impressive person. I've raced 2 hours before, I can't imagine racing 24 hours. I hope you are proud of yourself. You deserve to be

@HoagesMoto Год назад

Stoked to see Rocky Mountain getting on board with the smaller stuff that makes all the difference to give you a solid bike for the race. Epic effort as always man

@morley3810 Год назад

I've been ordering parts from RM for a very long time. Many years. Even though they are the biggest game in town, they have maintained their very excellent level of service even for small niggles that sometimes occur with orders. On top of that, they seem to give a rats ass about their customers north of the 49th. I have 2 excellent companies that I can rely on when the local dealer can't get me what I need. Fortnine in Canada, and Rocky Mountain. I'm rarely in a bind for parts or accessories. They are both great companies in my opinion and a model for what a company that serves enthusiasts should look like.

@ZmanAdventurez88 Год назад

Hell of a story. Love the inspiration you bring to us all, seeing you absolutely dominate on these bikes shows how much it's not the bike, it's the rider.

@shockadellick Год назад

1% bike 99% rider ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EhRuLo25RpI.html

@Savage1351 Год назад

The crf230F is actually a pretty suprising plateform. In 2012, this was my second dirtbike. Coming from an 1986 XR80R this was quite the difference. Nonethelessm I had put in it a high compression wiseco piston, a hot cam stage 2 and a ovesized carb. The 230F was pretty spicy for its age. A 2004 model. Glad to see you enjoy them to this day.

@Michael-lu2tz Год назад

Haha I had an 04 as my second bike too… until I blew the transmission up pinning it in 6th out in the desert lol. If i ever get the chance to own another for the right price ill definitely be doing so. Great bike.

@FrankRanocchia 8 месяцев назад

i have 2 crf 230f's (some videos are in my channel) the bike is amazing, under 50cm of water, in the rain or mud, never fails, never let me down. very easy to drive.

@r0ckworthy Год назад

Wow that is the most sophisticated suspension upgrades I've seen on any of your CRF230 bikes! Those cartridge forks and shocks are like something from Area 51 compared to the stock non-adjustable damping rod hoonanny.

@kinker200 Год назад

Definitely want a link to the front forks he bought. I’d like to buy a CRF230 or CRF250f as a cheap motocross bike.

@5AMGOLD Год назад

Where can I find these forks?

@countryboyfarming490 2 месяца назад

They were used forks off of the last generation of xr250r if you're still reading this

@esmeben Год назад

I've iron manned a couple of 12 hour races in the UK and they killed me, doing 24 hours is fantastic, I love the way it shows it doesn't matter what you ride, it's your determination to keep going and finish that makes the difference.

@Stewbob112 Год назад

Yeeeeahhh, I was mentioned😎😎😎😎 That 11pm-3am part of the race was my favorite bit. Still proud of your 3rd place bro.

@prestonperez9610 Год назад

would love a longer video of the race

@jseevers81 Год назад

He showed a lot of it, maybe you was sleeping 😴

@TheFreerider1987 Год назад

Hooked on Enduro has a decent video from doing that race in Ironman that was fun to watch and a bit longer.

@insatiable_mind Год назад

I’m interested in these endurance races. I used to run ultramarathons through mountains and deserts. Now that I’m into bikes and not running as much I may want to try one of these

@pathurley354 Год назад

Do it! Watched Gabe's first 6 hour and 3 years later I finally got a bike drove to glen helen and did the race myself. It was so much fun plus got to meet Gabe. He is much taller than I expected.

@insatiable_mind Год назад

@@pathurley354 I’m definitely going to check it out. Maybe I’ll see you there.

@Walkeranz Год назад

Endurance racing is real racing

@tjn2254 6 месяцев назад

They have endurance races for horses also

@insatiable_mind 6 месяцев назад

@@tjn2254 the first 100 mile foot race was a horse race. The Tevis Cup. Someone showed up without a horse in 1974. The next year six more people showed up. In 1976 they created Western States Endurance run for humans. Basically the same course on a different day. You get a bronze belt buckle for finishing under 30 hours and a silver buckle for under 24 hours. Big cowboy belt buckles became the standard award for finishing a 100 mile race.

@TankToChest Год назад

Just finished up today with the Racetech seminars and I got to say I absolutely adore all the people that work there.

@jamieroach3828 Год назад

I've got a 2016 crf230f amazing bike no problems and some mates have had one since new back in 2004. Never had a front tyre change and it's still going hard with plenty of grip with atleast 5k hours

@michaelmiller9870 Год назад

I had an 03 crf230. I left mine bone stock. I jumped it quite frequently, and it definitely needed better suspension. I never was impressed with the power either. However, it was a great trail bike.

@nocoastds3067 Год назад

Congrats. Love seeing you take those bike to the podium.

@KestrelYI Год назад

Banger of an edit. Congrats on hanging in there :)

@The-Jokes-on-You 3 месяца назад

Now, this is some quality RU-vid video content! Well done!!!!!

@dirtniron Год назад

congrats man, very inspirational!

@astreet339 Год назад

We use a CRF 230 to lay out race trail loops. These little bikes can go just about anywhere because it has just enough power to put the power to the rear tire and not spin plus you can touch the ground with a low seat height

@tatemushroom1002 9 месяцев назад

Their also very reliable, i almost bought one that was abused since 2006 and still ran fine on the stock motor, ended up getting a newer one in better shape though.

@l.a.raustadt518 5 месяцев назад

Took a tired Honda and did it right! Your bud was there for ya, kudo's!

@Willythehillbilly01 6 месяцев назад

I just got a 08 Crf230f and the previous owner didn’t take the best care of it and I was questioning its ability even though I’m very fast on it this gave me a huge confidence boost I can’t wait to fix it up and race woods with it 🤠🤘🏻🏁

@Scoots1994 Год назад

More on this please!!

@tcepilot Год назад

Had some stuff happen earlier this year and hadn’t been keeping up. So glad to see everything coming together Gabe! Thanks for the shoutout

@andrewhanson5942 6 месяцев назад

The CRF230F is a sweet heart. Works with you instead of against you in the really difficult sections.

@upcountryoffroad2906 Год назад

This is going to be great! Three cheers for RM on providing some parts for the build. Can't wait to watch footage of the 24 hour!

@hookedonenduro Год назад

Great job on the race! I enjoyed my cameo where you pass me around the 3min mark lol. Next year you should come race the Shaddy Burro Enduro with me if you are up for a challenging 2-day race that makes for some great stories and epic views!

@TheFreerider1987 Год назад

Great job! Congrats on another podium at the 24hr!

@Snoop_rico Год назад

you inspired me in 2019 to get into dirtbikes in Arizona and one thing led to another, now im riding circuits throughout Europe on retro Honda sportbikes

@wsl5585 Год назад

Had to check out this vid cause I'm considering a new CRF250F. Nice to see the bike's potential.

@tatemushroom1002 9 месяцев назад

Their very similar but the 250 is way faster in a straight line, and the 230 eats the 250 on a track though. thier more nimble imo

@anthonyprocaccini1259 Год назад

I used to have 2005 Crf 150 with pretty much every BBR apart at the time and it’s was a Weapon kept up with most 125 and was a beast in the woods

@johnpagejr.7628 Год назад

Wow Gabe way to go.

@nickofcambodia2980 Год назад

will we get a full video on the 24h race like the dr200???

@andrewschmitt5792 Год назад

I literally just came moments away from buying one of these but the upgraded 250f. Instead I bought a clapped out crf250x with high maintenance and prone to failure. Sure it is more capable but at the cost I don't see it as worth it. Taking a big loss, but here I am selling the 250x a day after buying it (wasn't told it needed a full rebuild as it was prewarmed before I got there). So I'm getting the 2023 250f. It's an amazing bike and has some limitations but that air cooled engine is worth it's weight in gold.

@shockadellick Год назад

@Andrew Schmitt Some people only learn the hard way, but once they do, they never forget

@highaltitudeexperience Год назад

Great video as always!

@TehOnlySnipes Год назад

You’re an animal! You throw that 230f around like it’s a 150sx! Was happy to see stewbob as the pit crew!

@Charliano700 4 месяца назад

I agree!! I love this bike!! Just something about it fits me and I can give it hell and it takes it, high jumps though, she complains about those with stock suspension. Other than that it’s a fun ass ride!!

@GahBoe Год назад

Found your channel after viewing your vid on the harbor freight trailer. Great job.

@nathanscottshoemaker2554 Год назад

You’re back in my hero’s pantheon but (I know its a lot) I still want to see a first overall under powered and over spent. Stewart is the man I’m glad you supplicated good supports. One lap up has to tactically be viewed as even.

@adriennebetts6589 Год назад

My boyfriend had a crf230 for his First big bike was Indestructible except for the Suspension which had to be rebuilt Was the perfect bike for me to learn on And when we Upgraded and i got my own bike we kept it and used it as a loner for mates that didnt have bikes To come riding must of hade atlest 300h on it With no mechanical failures just regular Services Would still have a didn't get stolen 😢

@SDkillaa 10 месяцев назад

230f's are awesome bikes, Full size air cooled 4 stroke yesir. Reliable and fun

@Hanky_Bannist8r Год назад

It's amazing what we can endure if we can get past a mental block.

@willysm1505 Год назад

god I love this channel

@mikeemerson4284 10 месяцев назад

I like the 2:30 better than the 250 the 230 has a 6-speed transmission that's really nice

@chrisirsch1804 2 месяца назад

Unbelievably dope

@funkNretro Год назад

Dwight Rudder did a 230f race bike build on thumper talk 10 or so years ago. He liked it

@GasGrassOrAssetto Год назад

what a badass! Dude goes hard af

@tscotts9699 Год назад

My brother in Christ, bless your heart for this service to humanity.

@Beeydb163 Год назад

Bro this amazing content 😂😂😂 glad I ran into this video.

@bikeradam Год назад

"instead of stopping, how about you keep going and go even faster!?" Me: I wish I had thought of that in my race days lol That's some sound racing advise! Thanks for the vid

@daneheinrich2690 Год назад

look forward to the race video

@sarahdell4042 Год назад

Heck yes!!

@Rocketman0407 11 месяцев назад

Nice build! I would love to see you do the 24 hour with a honda xr200 budget build. I would pay to watch that

@hunterwooten5066 Год назад

I’m happy ur making vids abt 230s I just got a 05 ttr 230

@MrJanaRobi Год назад

inspiring ! the little Honda that could .Nice work

@Charliano700 4 месяца назад

You my brother are all up 🆙 n my head here! Subscribed!! 2005 and stupid amazing!! Suspension to come. Do we know each other? Seriously though! Great vlog!

@MsCas3 Год назад

Haha don’t lie Gabe you did it for the “free pancakes” hahaha!!!

@cameront.6467 Год назад

Bro you’re funny, great video. Perfect title. So cool seeing somebody give them some proper respect/challenge. Air cooled Hondas, for the win. 💪

@andrewstambaugh240 Год назад

If you need a challenge, you should try a dr650 on a 24hr race like me. Granted, I knew going into it that it was for fun and I would not be anywhere near the podium...

@MrAddison79 Год назад

See you got a dust mask, nice 👍. Love what ur doing can't wait to watch this!

@zemquoi Год назад

Way to go Gabe!!!

@tetleytoes Год назад

I too have 2003 CRF230 that is a blast when riding with $12k pumpkins. What fork are you using or stock fork with race tech emulators? I'm using BBR springs and Race tech emulators but curious what you have done to fork? Also using 1985 XR600 rear shock...minty!

@matthiasschulze393 Год назад

teaser, we want more details!

@landonblanchard8078 Год назад

When’s the glen helen 24 hour video?

@lowbuckgarage1 Год назад

Holy sh__t!!! I just watched it again! That course was way beyond gnarly! Glad you finished in one piece and were not injured. ?

@LostIn207 Год назад

Lol Stewart is a good friend.

@proto7688 Год назад

Bro where you been! Love your videos

@GusFrick 2 месяца назад

You’re audio sounds like a Swedish rap song😂

@zackerystill4941 Год назад

You're my favourite RU-vidr

@herbalchicken Год назад

Good lesson! Embrace the suck.

@edwardsfamilyantics392 Год назад

Awesome job!!!

@bubbaseth1 Год назад

One of the coolest things I've seen

@coryhawkins967 10 месяцев назад

So seems like you proved the point that a crf230 does kinda suck, now on the other hand a crf230 Tusk edition is the cats meow.

@renandenardo Год назад

Great stuff! Which KYB forks did u put on?

@HappyHermitt Год назад

I been wanting one for years. Or even a nice XR200

@bransonbasher6534 Год назад

Suspension over HP? Who woulda thunk it...

@NizeDirt Год назад

I did the 24 hours of starvation race in Washington recently and there were tw9 dudes on honda 650's from the 80's and they were beating everybody and sending everything! It truly proves that it's the rider not the bike...

@markilleen4027 Год назад

you should get GN 125, and make it into a dirt bike

@jamesjones5053 Год назад

Try a good real Rubber tube no more flats on my tire destroying open class yz 490 desert racer. Right on!

@goobtechgarage114 Год назад

Good job buddy

@jayburkett9719 Год назад

Good job🚀👍

@gorgebush6604 Год назад

I have a CRF230 ive got a hagon shock on and had my stock forks done by bruce tripplett. That man works wonders on those flimsy little forks, but, what exactly did you do to get those KYB forks on there? and exactly what kind of KYB forks and triple clamp is it youre running? Ive tried XR250 forks on the stock shock (tuned by helbo bros) with a different link that was supposed to raise the rear ride height... that rode like dog shit, choppered the fuck out, carolina squat, etc. I would love to get some full size cartridge forks on it though, so spill the beans (please). Im also running a PWK28mm carb, some webb cam cant remember which exactly, wiseco high comp piston, and converted to rear disc brake(pain). Wouldn't have done any of it if it weren't for your build series though, so thanks!

@RFVCXR200R Год назад

3:51 Stuart?! As in Stuart from your MX days waaaaaaay back from like 10ish years ago?

@gearhigher2027 Год назад

LIFE'S A 24-HOUR RACE 🏁

@Jockmystilo Год назад

No motor mods? Which KYB forks?

@gorgebush6604 Год назад

He's got motor mods, bore, cam, piston, cant remember the rest. There is a great build series he posted a couple years ago detailing all of it.

@Stylesidetruckguy Год назад

Where did you get the new plastics? RockyMountian only has a front fender for sale. Currently I can only find the later 08 and up plastics.

@glenmacdonald3477 Год назад

Sick!!

@millerpb Год назад

Hell Yeah man!

@sampson7941 Год назад

Love your videos. Can you do a rmz250 ? they get alot of hate

@ElectricCycleRider Год назад

This is awesome.

@tv1000s Год назад

great job

@totkop2156 Год назад

Sick!!!!

@canalthiagomello Год назад

Helloooo Can you please let me know where to get those Suspension parts!? Thank you

@jeremymann8930 Год назад

So I'm looking into getting a used trail bike for myself (5'11" ~150#) to ride with my daughters, will be mostly wood/trails riding and going to atv parks. I currently am looking at the crf250x, crf230f, ttr 223/230, and the wr250f. My question is, which one in your experience is the most reliable and best bang for the buck? I would like to have the kick-start as a backup, but if the deal was good and the electric start isn't a common problem, I would be OK with it after a while ,I suppose

@TortureTestMagazine Год назад

I like the wr250f. Drama free bike with zero limitations.

@emraldentity156 Год назад

You should test a yamaha 426

@timward8149 Год назад

What kyb forks are those? Where did you get them or what kinda bike do they come off?

@timjrvine Год назад

Damn man, you must be fit as.

@outlawpat8038 Год назад

I about 210 with gear 6 foot. Could i get some input from u. I have a xr400r but it's kinda heavy. Looks for a replacement. Xr250r crf230f or crf250f. Budget is important. I want light weight.