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Honda CRF250L Rally Project Bike Update Video

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

• Honda CRF250L Rally Parts at SRmoto

Zeta Armor Handguards Installed on our CRF250L Rally

 
Honda spec'd their CRF250L Rally with flimsy plastic deflectors instead of real handguards, so we immediately wanted to get a set of Zeta Armor Handguards on our project bike. We sell a lot of those for the standard CRF250L, but weren't sure how they would fit the Rally model thanks to its fixed mounted digital display and windshield, which do not move when you turn the handlebars.

We first tried the basic Zeta Armor Handguards on our project bike with the stock handlebars using the standard clamps that come with the handgaurds. These fit fine with about 1/4" of clearance between the handguard and edge of the digital display, and about 3/4" clear of the windshield, at full lock. Phewwww, they fit!

Next we decided to upgrade the handlebars on our bike to a set of 1 1/8" Pro Taper Contours (Henry/Reed bend) using Pro Taper Universal Solid mounts to mount them. We put the same Zeta Armor Handguards back on and they still fit... plenty of clearance with the display and windshield at full lock. Nice!

We also tried replacing the handlebar clamps from the Armor Handguards with a pair of the Zeta U-Clamps that are an option with the beefier Zeta PRO Armor Handguards, to see if those would fit. This setup fit too, so that means the Zeta PRO Armor Handguards with 1 1/8" U-Clamps will fit the CRF250L Rally also! We haven't tried the Triple Clamp Mount kit yet with the PRO's... there are a few cable guides in the way and weren't sure if we could easily get the Front Mount style triple clamp mounts on.

Recommendations:
If you have the stock handlebars on your CRF250L Rally, we recommend the Zeta Armor handguards in 7/8" size. We installed them in black with the red plastic Zeta XC protectors and it looks pretty sweet...
• Zeta Armor Handguards at SRmoto

If you've upgraded to oversize aluminum 1 1/8" handlebars on your CRF250L Rally, we recommend the Zeta PRO Armor Handguards with 1 1/8" U-Clamp Mount Kit...
• Zeta PRO Armor Handguards at SRmoto

2017+ Honda CRF250L and CRF250L Rally FMF Exhaust System Guide

 
Honda made a few changes to the exhaust system on the 2017+ Honda CRF250L (and CRF250L Rally), which meant FMF's mufflers/headers for the 2013-2016 models would not fit the new bikes. FMF has finally come out with mufflers and headers for the new 2017+ bikes, but it seems to have created a bit of confusion, so we will try to simplify and explain everything here in this blog post.

FMF Q4 and PowerCore4 Mufflers:
For the 2017+ models, FMF decided to create 4 new muffler part numbers... 2 for the standard CRF250L and 2 for the CRF250L Rally. The Q4 and PowerCore4 mufflers for the standard CRF250L will come with a mounting bracket for the OEM white plastic piece that covers part of the muffler, and have a small threaded bung welded to the muffler to allow the bracket to be attached. The Q4 and PowerCore4 mufflers for the CRF250L Rally model will NOT include that bracket or welded bung since the Rally has integrated bodywork that covers part of the muffler and it bolts right back on.
• FMF Q4: Part #041568 (2017+ Honda CRF250L)
• FMF PowerCore4: Part #041567 (2017+ Honda CRF250L)
• FMF Q4: Part #041570 (2017+ Honda CRF250L Rally)
• FMF PowerCore4: Part #041569 (2017+ Honda CRF250L Rally)

FMF PowerBomb and MegaBomb Headers:
For the 2017+ models, FMF had to change their PowerBomb and Megabomb header pipes and add an O2 bung so that they would work on the new 2017 CRF250L and CRF250L Rally. These new PowerBomb and Megabomb headers will work on either a standard 2017+ CRF250L or 2017+ CRF250L Rally.
• FMF PowerBomb: Part #041565 (2017+ Honda CRF250L/Rally)
• FMF MegaBomb: Part #041566 (2017+ Honda CRF250L/Rally)

Recommendations:
To make ordering easy, we have put together Performance Packages for the FMF products discussed above, so order what you want based on the year and model of CRF250L you have...

If you have a "standard model" 2013-2016 CRF250L or 2017+ CRF250L, order one of the following and just choose your bikes model year from the "Bike Model Year" dropdown before adding to your cart, and we will make sure you get the appropriate parts for your bike....
• CRF250L FMF Q4 Performance Package at SRmoto
• CRF250L FMF PowerCore 4 Performance Package at SRmoto

If you have a 2017+ Honda CRF250L Rally, we've put together separate packages for that model, so order one of the following....
• CRF250L Rally FMF Q4 Performance Package at SRmoto
• CRF250L Rally FMF PowerCore 4 Performance Package at SRmoto

More CRF250L Rally Project Bike updates

 
Last night we did a few more things to our new CRF250L Rally. The main thing we wanted to tackle was replacing the stock hand deflectors with some real handguards, and we did manage to get a set of Zeta Rally Armor Handguards to fit using the stock handlebars. They clear the dash and windshield by about 1/4" at full lock. Next up we are going to try and get those same handguards to work using aftermarket 1 1/8" handlebars. At the same time we want to replace the stock front turn signals using the integrated LED turn signals that mount in the Zeta handguards. Stay tuned!

Here's what we added to the bike last night...
• Zeta Armor Handguards (7/8", black w/red protectors)
• Zet Billet Kit (Red)
• Galfer Front and Rear Brake Pads (Sintered)
• Zeta Drive Cover (Red)
• Zeta Pivot Levers (Black)

Honda CRF250L Rally Project Bike Updates

 
We had a little bit of time to work on our new CRF250L Rally this past weekend. So far we addressed a few things the bikes needs, and I've listed those below. Next up are handlebars and handguards, which will be a bit tricky because of the fixed mounted dash/fairing on the Rally, which is going to be in the way once handguards are installed. We have a few ideas so that's what we'll be working on next.

But so far, here's a couple of the changes we did to the bike...

• DRC Edge2 Integrated Tail Light Kit (Red Lens)
• DRC Type 602 LED turn Signals (Orange Lens)
• 12oClockLabs Fixed Rate Flasher
• Zeta Aluminum Footpegs (Red)
• Zeta Folding Shift Lever (Red)
• Zeta Trigger Folding Brake Pedal (Red)
• Seat Concepts Complete Seat (Standard Height)
• Wolfman Peak Tail Bag
• Scaggs Billet Big Rack
• DoubleTake Adventure Mirror (Pair)
• Zeta Heel Guard/Chain Cover
• Z Carbon Frame Guards

Stay tuned for more updates...

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...