The single biggest complaint from CRF 250l owners is that the suspension is sprung way too light and the damping is inadequate. The bike seems to be set up for a 100-pound beginner rider- Here's how to fix that. A heavier spring or adjusting the pre-loadwill not resolve the issue.
Ohlins STX46 Shock for 2013-2020 CRF 250L The shock is equipped with a stiffer spring for 150-185 lb riders (68 - 84 kg) and offers precise rebound and damping control. (If you are installing on an ABS model, please click here to view the ABS install supplement sheet) The kit comes with great instructions and there is an installation video below.
Unfortunately, Ohlins does not offer a stiffer spring for the 250L. The best you can do is run the compression and rebound 20% firmer than normal and run your preload at the stiffer end of the sag setting.
We recently installed the kits on our CRF's and noted 3 things that are sort of glossed over in the instructions.
1- When installing the rear shock, the remote reservoir line at the top of the shock must be oriented so the line is positioned towards the rear of the bike and the line routed around the left side of the shock towards the front of the bike where the reservoir mounts on the left side of the engine.
2-Removing the top shock bolt isn’t too hard, but re-installation takes 2 people. One to operate a ratchet installing the top shock bolt from the right side of the bike and a second person to position the nut in place from the left side of the bike using a magnetic pickup
tool or by taping the nut to the end of a screwdriver. The airbox/battery bracket is what’s in the way-
3- To remove the fork spring, you need to remove a steel retaining clip located inside the fork tube at the top of the spring. It takes 2 people to do this. One to use a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool to depress the spring a bit while the other person uses a dental pick or similar tool to pull the retainer clip out of the groove. There's not a lot of preload on the spring, so it's not dangerous, it's just a tight space that requires 3- 4 hands! :-)
Side stand/Kickstand foot enlarger Royal Enfield Himalayan - SCRAM 411
R-HM18-14-01-SL
Regular price
$56.00
Sale price
$28.00
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Made specific for Royal Enfield Himalayan & SCRAM 411
Keeps your side stand from sinking into soft ground & hot pavement!
Don't find out the hard way why these are so popular!
Don't come back to your parked bike to find it on its side after parking on hot pavement or loose soil!
This side stand extension offers a large contact surface (50% larger than stock) to improve the motorcycle’s parking footprint on rough surfaces and soft ground.
Easily installed in just a few minutes with common hand tools.
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states without a general sales tax, so none is charged. However, when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
Lowered Seat HONDA CRF 250L & Rally
77200-KZZ-900ZD (RED)
Regular price
Sale price
$268.00
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OVERSTOCK SALE on the Black Version!
For some reason, the CRF 250L and 250L Rally's have really tall seat heights(over 35" and taller than the AFRICA TWIN!?! ), especially for a small displacement beginners bike.
Fits 2013-2020 250L & Rally
So we have some options to get your feet firmly on the ground. We are pleased to offer these custom-shaped lowering seats that lower the seat height by 2". These are brand new original HONDA seats that have been hand shaped and re-formed to reduce the seat height by 2" There is still 1-1/2" of foam cushion in the main seating area, so normal ADV riding won't be an issue, but if you are a hard-charging off-roader frequently getting airborne, it might be a bit firm on some landings! :-)
These were developed after my wife was about to give up on her Rally as it was too tall for her. She is relatively new to offroad riding and really felt unsafe and uncomfortable on the Rally, especially when riding on sidehills and slippery surfaces where she was not able to touch the ground when needed. We had already installed a lowering link and that helped, but she wanted it lower to feel comfortable. So we gave one of these a try and she now loves her Rally! Easily installed in just a couple of minutes with common hand tools.
Now available in your choice of RED or BLACK- Please make a selection
We occasionally get further inquiries regarding lowering options and this is our general reply:
The cons of running a link are due to the geometry change in the suspension. In a nutshell, the bike becomes "choppered out" slightly. So the bike likes to go straight (improves straight-line stability), but when cornering on loose surfaces such as gravel roads or lose dirt, the bikes front end will have a bit more of a tendency to plow or push through corners. This is not noticeable on pavement and a beginner off road rider probably won't push the limits of traction enough to have it be an issue, but if you are an experienced off-road rider, you will most likely notice it.
In regards to seat comfort, we had to choose a compromise point that had decent comfort and still an effective seat height reduction. If you read through the reviews, you will see a couple of comments about reduced comfort. I generally tell people that you most likely won't notice it riding off-road where you are standing up intermittently, but if you are riding a couple hundred miles of pavement, then its surely to be noticeable.
Lastly, to simulate the ride height adjustment, find some lumber, bricks or something that you can easily stack up on both sides of the bike that you can rest your feet on that is the same height as the potential drop from the seat and link. That will give you a pretty good sense of how it will feel after the mods.
* These are brand new original HONDA seats that have been hand shaped and re-formed to reduce the seat height by 2"
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states that does not have any general sales tax, so none is charged. However, please be aware when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
Side stand foot enlarger HONDA CRF 300L & Rally
H-CRF300-14-01-SL
Regular price
$68.00
Save $-68.00
Made specifically for 2021-2024 Honda CRF 300L & Rally
Keeps your side stand from sinking into soft ground & hot pavement!
Don't find out the hard way why these are so popular!
Don't come back to your parked bike to find it on its side after parking on hot pavement or loose soil!
Also available in a 1/2" taller version for bikes running taller suspension settings that can often cause the bike to lean over too far on the stand.
This side stand extension offers a large contact surface (50% larger than stock) to improve the motorcycle’s parking footprint on rough surfaces and soft ground.
Easily installed in just a few minutes with common hand tools.
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states without a general sales tax, so none is charged. However, when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
Lowered Seat HONDA CRF 300L Rally (Red)
77200-K1T-E10ZA
Regular price
$368.00
Save $-368.00
Fits 2021-2024 300L RALLY
About 2" lower than stock seat
For some reason, the CRF 300L and Rally's have really tall seat heights(over 35" and taller than the AFRICA TWIN!?! ), especially for a small displacement beginner bike.
So we have some options to get your feet firmly on the ground. We are pleased to offer these custom-shaped lowering seats that lower the seat height by about 2". These are brand new original HONDA seats that have been hand-shaped and re-formed to reduce the seat height by about 2" There is still 1-1/2" of foam cushion in the main seating area, so normal ADV riding won't be an issue, but if you are a hard-charging off-roader frequently getting airborne, it might be a bit firm on some landings! :-)
These were developed after my wife was about to give up on her Rally as it was too tall for her. She is relatively new to offroad riding and really felt unsafe and uncomfortable on the Rally, especially when riding on sidehills and slippery surfaces where she was not able to touch the ground when needed. We had already installed a lowering link and that helped, but she wanted it lower to feel comfortable. So we gave one of these a try and she now loves her Rally! Easily installed in just a couple of minutes with common hand tools.
We occasionally get further inquiries regarding lowering options and this is our general reply:
The cons of running a link are due to the geometry change in the suspension. In a nutshell, the bike becomes "choppered out" slightly. So the bike likes to go straight (improves straight-line stability), but when cornering on loose surfaces such as gravel roads or lose dirt, the bikes front end will have a bit more of a tendency to plow or push through corners. This is not noticeable on pavement and a beginner off road rider probably won't push the limits of traction enough to have it be an issue, but if you are an experienced off-road rider, you will most likely notice it.
In regards to seat comfort, we had to choose a compromise point that had decent comfort and still an effective seat height reduction. If you read through the reviews, you will see a couple of comments about reduced comfort. I generally tell people that you most likely won't notice it riding off-road where you are standing up intermittently, but if you are riding a couple hundred miles of pavement, then its surely to be noticeable.
Lastly, to simulate the ride height adjustment, find some lumber, bricks or something that you can easily stack up on both sides of the bike that you can rest your feet on that is the same height as the potential drop from the seat and link. That will give you a pretty good sense of how it will feel after the mods.
* These are brand new original HONDA seats that have been hand-shaped and re-formed to reduce the seat height by 2"
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states that does not have any general sales tax, so none is charged.
However, please be aware when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
Lowering Link for HONDA CRF 250L & Rally
CRF250-L-2
Regular price
$168.00
Sale price
$132.00
Save $36.00
OVERSTOCK SALE!
For some reason, the CRF 250L and Rally's have really tall seat heights (over 35" and taller than the AFRICA TWIN!?! ), especially for a small displacement beginners bike. So we have some options to get your feet firmly back on the ground.
Built in Boise, IDAHO. Ridden and raced everywhere.
We are pleased to offer lowering links by KOUBA LINK:
250L L 1.75" Lowering Link: For the standard 2013-2020 CRF 250L, This KOUBA LINK lowers the bike 1-3/4" (44.5mm)
RALLY 1.5" Lowering Link: This KOUBA LINK lowers the 2017-2020 CRF 250L Rally 1-5" (38mm) in the rear.
Please be aware: Any lowering link alters the rear shock linkage leverage ratio, effectively making the rear shock spring softer. And it's already too soft for most riders as it's set up for a 100 lb beginner rider. If you ride primarily on the street, it probably won't be that big of a deal, but if you ride off-road on loose surfaces, it will have a tendency to make the bike plow through corners instead of carving corners. The front end will push if that makes sense.
We generally also recommend that when installing a lowering link that the forks be raised as much as possible without touching the bottom of the handlebars. (assuming no bar risers have been installed). We do offer lowering seats that don't alter the handling.
We occasionally get further inquiries regarding lowering options and this is our general reply:
The cons of running a link are due to the geometry change in the suspension. In a nutshell, the bike becomes "choppered out" slightly. So the bike likes to go straight (improves straight-line stability), but when cornering on loose surfaces such as gravel roads or lose dirt, the bikes front end will have a bit more of a tendency to plow or push through corners. This is not noticeable on pavement and a beginner off road rider probably won't push the limits of traction enough to have it be an issue, but if you are an experienced off-road rider, you will most likely notice it.
In regards to seat comfort, we had to choose a compromise point that had decent comfort and still an effective seat height reduction. If you read through the reviews, you will see a couple of comments about reduced comfort. I generally tell people that you most likely won't notice it riding off-road where you are standing up intermittently, but if you are riding a couple hundred miles of pavement, then its surely to be noticeable.
Lastly, to simulate the ride height adjustment, find some lumber, bricks or something that you can easily stack up on both sides of the bike that you can rest your feet on that is the same height as the potential drop from the seat and link. That will give you a pretty good sense of how it will feel after the mods.
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states that does not have any general sales tax, so none is charged.
However, please be aware when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
Wide Foot Peg Adaptors for Honda CB500X & NX500
H-CB500X-18-01-SL
Regular price
$76.00
Sale price
$48.00
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Fits: 2012-2025 HONDA CB500X & NX500
Kit includes a pair of wide peg adapters
If you've never run a wider high-quality footpeg, you will be pleasantly surprised by the improvement this inexpensive and easy to install upgrade will make! Upgrading to a wider platform footpeg makes a dramatic improvement in comfort as well as greatly improving grip in wet muddy conditions. Our peg adaptors are a great value and easy to install.
It only takes about 10 minutes to install with common hand tools. The additional width and aggressive tooth profile offer about more contact surface to reduce foot arch strain and improve grip. The wide platform and increased contact points will improve rider confidence in sketchy situations!
* Note: SRC MOTO is located in Oregon which is one of the few US states without a general sales tax, so none is charged. However, when shipping outside the USA, import tax, duties, and other local taxes may still be charged by the destination government or municipality.
If you are having difficulty locating an item please email us at info@srcmoto.com or call (503) 830-6433 during regular business hours, M-F 8-5 Pacific Time.
