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Honda CRF250L Project Bike Update Video

All the parts discussed in the video are available in our on-line store...

• Honda CRF250L Parts at SRmoto

2017 Honda CRF250L Rally Project Bike

We finally got our 2017 CRF250L Rally project bike and will be getting started on some updates to it this weekend. Stay tuned...

Honda CRF250L Supermoto #2 Updates

 
We've added a few new things to the bike recently...
• Yoshimura RS-4 Performance Exhaust Package
• EJK Fuel Injection Controller (part of package above)
• K&N Air Filter
• Cyclops LED Headlight Bulb
• Zeta Aluminum Bolt Kit (Red)

Now if we could just get winter over with so we can ride it!! You can see more pics of the bike and the full list of mods on our Honda CRF250L Supermoto Project Bike page.

CRF250L Project Bike Updates

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We've been putting some miles on the bike with the new Supermoto setup and it's a blast to ride. If you put a lot of street miles on your bike, a Supermoto wheel/tire setup is the way to go.

We've added a few new mods, including our Yoshimura RS-4 Performance Exhaust Package, new and improved DRC Edge2 Integrated Tail Light Kit, a Folding Shift Lever, an Acerbis Supermoto Front Fender, and some DRC Supermoto Footpegs. We're also using a Wolfman Enduro Carry All Numberplate bag.

WHERE TO BUY:
• CRF250L Yoshimura RS-4 Performance Exhaust Package at SRmoto
• CRF250L DRC Edge2 Integrated Tail Light Kit at SRmoto
• CRF250L Folding Shift Lever at SRmoto
• CRF250L DRC Supermoto Footpegs at SRmoto
• Acerbis Supermoto Front Fender at SRmoto
• Wolfman Enduro Carry All Numberplate Bag at SRmoto

CRF250L FMF Q4 Slip-On, FMF MegaBomb Header, and EJK Fuel Injection Controller

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Last week we installed an FMF Q4 Slip-On, FMF MegaBomb Header, and EJK Electronic Fuel Injection controller on our CRF250L Project Bike. The Q4 is our favorite exhaust system for these types of bikes, mainly because the Q4 Slip-On is a little quieter than some of the other slip-on mufflers on the market, but still sounds much better than the stock exhaust. Additionally, the FMF MegaBomb is an ideal header choice because it gives you more low to mid-range power, which the little CRF desperately needs. Finally, the EJK EFI Controller is a must-have mod any time you change the exhaust and/or intake, and EJK has pre-set the controller for Stage 1 type mods, like we've done here. And on a side note, the EJK controller is identical to the one FMF sells under their name... EJK designs and manufacturers them, and produces private label versions for companies like FMF.

Installation:
Installation was really easy. The stock exhaust comes off by removing four bolts, and the FMF Header and Muffler bolted right up with no issues... everything fit great, and FMF even includes a small mounting bracket to mount the OEM white plastic side panel to the Q4 muffler. The EJK EFI Controller was also easy to install... it plugs in right under the gas tank (which we did not need to remove), and we mounted the control unit under the seat. We had everything hooked up and the bike running in about 45 minutes.

More details and a video clip in the next few days when we get a chance to ride the bike a little bit... stay tuned...

Where To Buy:
• FMF Q4 Slip-On Muffler at SRmoto's Store
• FMF MegaBomb Header at SRmoto's Store
• EJK Fuel Injection Controller at SRmoto's Store
• FMF Q4 Performance Package Deal at SRmoto's Store

CRF250L DRC Edge2 Tail Light Kit Installation

Last week I finally had some time to install the new DRC Edge2 Tail Light kit on our CRF250L Project bike. This kit is specially made for the CRF250L and bolts directly to the sub-frame of the bike. The kit includes an LED tail light that comes on as a running light, then gets brighter when brakes are applied. License plate illumination is provided by 3 white LED's on the bottom of tail light. The kit allows you to re-use your stock OEM rear turn signals/flashers, which can be bolted directly to the bracket, or you can use aftermarket LED turn signals/flashers. We decided to pitch the big ugly stock turn signals, and install smaller/more compact DRC Type 602 LED's.

Before (stock tail light and turn signals)

After (DRC Edge2 Tail Light Kit with DRC Type 602 Flashers)

Installation:
The kit comes with instructions and is relatively straightforward to install. Initially we got the tail light and brake light to work, but could not get the DRC Type 602 LED Flashers to work. After a few days of working with Brooks from 12oClockLabs, we figured out the problem. Brook's theory is that the CRF250L's factory turn signal flasher module is not designed to work well with LED flashers, and having LED flashers both front and rear like we did causes issues. The fix? We installed a 12oClockLabs Fixed Rate Turn signal flasher module, and now our LED flashers work front and rear. As an added bonus, this module will also make the LED flashers flash at a slower rate like the stock flashers do.

This is how we wired the tail light and flashers (click photo to enlarge). The plug you see on the end is what we cut off the factory OEM tail light/turn signal assembly. We spliced the wires from that together with the DRC Edge 2 Tail Light and DRC Flasher wires as shown...

More Photos:
• CRF250L DRC Edge2 Tail Light with DRC Type 602 Flashers
• CRF250L DRC Edge2 Tail Light, from below

Where To Buy:
• CRF250L DRC Edge2 Tail Light Kit at SRmoto's Store
• 12oClockLabs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher at SRmoto's Store
• CRF250L Edge2 Lighting Package Deal at SRmoto's Store

Honda CRF250L Project Bike Update

Click video above to watch a short video update of what's been done to our 2013 Honda CRF250L Project Bike. Stay tuned for more...

Red anodized Zeta farkles for our CRF250L Project Bike

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Last week I installed a few red anodized Zeta parts on the CFR250L project bike. On the left side of the bike (top photo) I added a red Zeta drive/sprocket cover and pair of red Zeta engine plugs. On the right side of the bike (photo bottom left) I went with a red Zeta oil filler plug and red Zeta oil filter cover. Out back I added a pair of red Zeta axle blocks.

Too much red would be gawdy, but I think just a few red parts like this looks really nice.

Where To Buy:
• CRF250L Zeta RED Parts Package Deal at SRmoto

CRF250L Seat Concepts Seat Review

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I've used Seat Concepts seat kits on several dual sport bikes over the years and they are must-have upgrade if you're like me and can't sit on the stock seat for more than about 50 miles. On our Honda CRF250L project bike I went with the Seat Concepts seat shown above, in the Standard Foam Height version, and the All Carbon cover material.

The Seat Concepts seat for the CRF250L is about 9 1/2" at its widest point, compared to about 7 1/2" for the stock seat (see photo above, bottom left). It also has slightly softer foam than the stock seat. That combination of softer foam and wider seating surface 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 All Carbon Cover shown on our bike is a black vinyl that has a carbon fiber pattern made into the surface for a good look. There is a texture that acts like a very light gripper material and it's easy to move around on the seat. Your other option would be the Black Gripper/Carbon cover, which has a gripper material on top of seat and the carbon vinyl material on the sides. It's great for aggressive riding and when you want to be held in place. It is definitely more grippy than the all carbon cover.

Foam Height Options:
The Standard Height Foam version we have on our bike is about the same height as stock, but about 2" wider than stock at its widest point. The lowest point of the seat is raised 1/2 inch to help the slope into the tank. The other option available is the Low Height foam, which is about 1" lower than stock, and still features the wider seating surface.

What You Get:
The seat kit includes seat cover and replacement foam, so you have to use your stock seat pan and assemble it yourself. Installation instructions are included with each kit. The Complete Seat is a direct bolt-on seat and simply replaces your stock seat and uses the factory mounting hardware.

Where To Buy:
• Honda CRF250L Seat Concepts Complete Seat at SRmoto
• CRF250L Seat Concepts Seat Kit at SRmoto

Flatland Racing Radiator Guard installed on our CRF250L

I finally got a little time to work on the new CRF250L project bike and managed to get the Flatland Racing Radiator Guard installed. Installation was super easy and the guard is a must-have if you want to protect your bikes exposed and unprotected radiator.

Read more detailed info over at Honda-CRF250L.com.

Where To Buy:
• CRF250L Flatland Racing Radiator Guard at SRmoto's On-Line Store