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Polisport Swingarm Protectors for the Honda CRF450RL / CRF450L

Polisport does not make their plastic swingarm protectors specifically for the 2019+ Honda CRF450L/RL Dual Sport models, however they do make a set for an older generation 2017-2018 CRF450R/RX that will fit the L/RL models with just a very minor modification (see below). They are available in black, grey or red plastic.

We recently installed these on our CRF450RL Supermoto Conversion. Installation on the CRF450L/RL is pretty easy... for the most part you just slide the protectors over the swingarm, and once positioned in place, you use the included heavy duty zip ties to secure them to the swingarm. They also include two strips of adhesive tape that go on the inside of each protector to stick them to the swingarm. The combination of zip ties and adhesive tape make for a very secure installation. To make these fit the CRF450L/RL, the only modification necessary is on the left side (chain side) protector, you have to notch out two sections of the protector where the bike's swingarm has the welded on tabs that hold the heel guard to the top of the swingarm. The right side protector fits right on with no modifications.

Polisport Swingarm Protectors, Black: Part #8985700001
Polisport Swingarm Protectors, Red: Part #8985700002
Polisport Swingarm Protectors, Grey: Part #8985700003

WHERE TO BUY:

• Polisport Swingarm Protectors at Revzilla

• Polisport Swingarm Protectors at Motosport.com

KTM 690 Seat Concepts Comfort Seat Review

Our KTM 690 with Seat Concepts Comfort Seat, Low Slip Top/Carbon Sides

KTM 690 Seat Concepts Comfort Seat, Black Gripper Top/Carbon Sides

KTM 690 Stock Seat vs. Seat Concepts Comfort Seat

I've been using Seat Concepts seats on various dual sport and supermoto bikes for years now, and they are a must-have upgrade if you're like me and can't sit on the typical stock seat for more than about 50-75 miles. The stock seat on our KTM 690 SMC R project bike is actually not too bad from a comfort standpoint, but I did a few long rides on the bike and knew that one of the Seat Concepts "Comfort" seats would be better suited for those long rides. For our project bike, we went with the Seat Concepts standard Comfort Seat, as opposed to the Comfort XL that Seat Concepts also offers for the bike.

The Seat Concepts Comfort seat for the KTM 690 Enduro R or SMC R is slightly over 10" at its widest point, compared to about 7" for the stock seat (see photo). The Comfort XL version of the seat is substantially wider, at about 12.5". The SC seats taper and get narrower as they get closer to tank, so you can still easily move around on the bike. The combination of a wider seating surface, and Seat Concepts proprietary foam material, make it much more comfortable than the stock seat, especially on longer rides. I've done several 250+ mile days on Seat Concepts seats and they are a HUGE improvement over pretty much any stock seat.

Cover Material Options: The Seat Concepts seats are available in several combinations of materials/colors. The covers with the Gripper Top are best for aggressive riding if you really want to be held in place. The covers with the Low-Slip top are slightly less grippy than the Gripper top, but still will hold you in place. The covers with the Diamante top have a suede-like look, and are slightly less grippy than the Low Slip top. For the average dual sport or supermoto rider, the Low Slip Top material seem to be the most popular choice.

Installation: This is a complete and ready to install seat. You simply take your stock seat off, and put the SC seat in its place... It's literally a 30 second install.

Final Verdict: Overall I think this is a great upgrade to the bike. The wider seating surface makes it much more comfortable than the OEM seat, and the Low-Slip top version I'm using offers just the right amount of grip with my riding pants. I think the Low Slip Top is probably the best choice for most dual sport/supermoto riders, and it seems to be the most popular with our customers. These seats also look great with the orange stitching and carbon-weave side panels, giving them a very trick and custom look.

Where To Buy:
• KTM 690 Seat Concepts Comfort Seat at SRmoto

KTM 690 SMC R Project Bike Updates

Our bone stock KTM 690 SMC R...

Our KTM 690 SMC R Build as of October 2021...

We've been working on our latest project bike, a 2021 KTM 690 SMCR, and you can check out the latest details on the bike at the link below...

• KTM 690 SMC R Project Bike

Tenere 700 50/50 Street Dirt Build

Our completely bone stock Yamaha Tenere 700...

Our Yamaha Tenere 700 50/50 Street Dirt Build...

We've been slowly working on our Tenere 700 over the summer, and you can check out the latest iteration of this project bike at the link below...

• Yamaha Tenere 700 50/50 Street Dirt Build

DRZ400S DRZ400SM 12oClockLabs Integrated Tail Light Kit Review and Demonstration

Click the video above for a review and demonstration of the 12oClockLabs Integrated Tail Light Kit for the Suzuki DRZ400S Dual Sport and DRZ400SM Supermoto. These tail light and fender eliminator kits really clean up the back end of the DRZ400 making it look much better, while still being bright enough to keep you visible on the road. We have this exact kit on our DRZ400SM Project Bike and really like it.

These tail lights are very popular with DRZ400S Dual Sport riders looking for a tail light/turn signal setup that doesn't have external turn signals sticking out that can get broken off when riding off-road, and they're also very popular with the DRZ400SM supermoto riders who just want a compact tail light that looks good, while still being functional and high quality.

Where To Buy:
• DRZ400 / DRZ400SM 12oClockLabs Integrated Tail Light at SRmoto

KTM 690 SMC R Project Bike Walk-Around Video

Click video above for a quick walk-around showing the first round of updates to our KTM 690 SMCR Supermoto Build, and we also talk about what plans we have for it in the future.

More details about this project bike...
• KTM 690 SMCR Supermoto

Some of the parts from this build are available in our on-line store...
• Zeta PRO Armor Handguards at SRmoto
• Supermoto Mirror Package at SRmoto
• Seat Concepts Comfort Seats at SRmoto

CRF300L Project Bike Updates

 
Here's what we've done to our Honda CRF300L Project Bike so far...

• Zeta Armor Handguards at SRmoto
• DRC Ultra Wide Footpegs at SRmoto
• DoubleTake Enduro Mirror Package at SRmoto
• Zeta Pivot Lever Set at SRmoto
• Zeta Engine Plug Set, Red at SRmoto
• Giant Loop Buckin Roll Tank Bag at SRmoto
• Galfer Front Brake Pads at SRmoto
• Cyclops LED Headlight Bulb at SRmoto

More to come!

Honda CRF300L Dual Sport Project Bike Walk-Around Video

Click video above for a quick walk-around showing the first round of updates to our Honda CRF300L Dual Sport Build, and we also talk about what plans we have for it in the future.

More details about this project bike...
• Honda CRF300L Dual Sport at SRmoto

All the parts shown in the video are available in our on-line store...
• Honda CRF300L Parts and Accessories at SRmoto

Customer Bikes: Grant's Yamaha Tenere 700

 
One of our regular customers sent us some photos and details on his 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700. Here's some of the things Grant has done to his bike...

HANDLEBARS/CONTROLS:
• Zeta Tenere 700 Adventure Armor Hand Guards
• Pro Taper Evo Adventure handlebars
• Scotts Sub Mount Steering Stabilizer Kit

COCKPIT:
• Double Take Adventure Mirrors
• IMS Rally Footpegs
• Rally Raid GPS mount with Garmin Amps gps holder

BODY/PROTECTION:
• Yamaha Crash Bars
• Yamaha Chain guide
• Yamaha radiator guard
• Camel adv tail tidy
• Camel adv anti bobble head

ENGINE/PERFORMANCE:
• None yet

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You can buy many of these parts and more at the following vendors...

• Yamaha Tenere 700 Parts at SRmoto

• Yamaha Tenere 700 Parts at Revzilla

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If you want to see your bike on our blog, just email a list of your mods, along with a few photos, to us using the info on our contact page.

KTM 690 Handguards - Zeta PRO Armor Handguard Review

We recently installed a set of Zeta PRO Armor Handguards on our 2021 KTM 690 SMC R project bike. We tried both the anodized Black and anodized Orange aluminum guards, along with their Black or Orange colored XC Protectors and the handguards look great on the bike. We were really pleased with the fit, using the 1 1/8" Zeta U-Clamp Mounting Kit to attach the handguards to the stock handlebars. We also plan to install the optional LED turn signals in the XC Protectors at some point.

Shown in the photo above is a photo from one of our customers who used the Zeta BC Mount Type mounting kit to mount his Zeta PRO Armor handguards. This mount kit will attach the handguards to the KTM's handlebar mounts.

These Zeta PRO Armor handguards should work well not only on the KTM 690 SMC R, but also the KTM 690 Enduro R, as well as the Husqvarna 701 dual sport and supermoto.

For more photos and details on the install, click the link below...

• Zeta PRO Armor Handguards on a KTM 690 SMC R