The crf is all done the cut out air filter cover makes a bit of difference.
The crf is a completely different bike to when I picked it up from honda.
Unfortunately I am now selling the crf as I do not have time to use it so will buy another bike that can be used on road as well.
I am currently studying the options that are availale here in Brasil at the moment. There are several options some are only available used and some are available new:
Used:
Suzuki DRZ400 (Up to 2009)
Kawasaki D Tracker 250 X (2009-2010)
Yamaha XT225 (up to 2005)
Honda XR200 (up to 2004)
Honda XR250 Tornado (up to 2008)
New
Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander
Honda CRF 250 L
I have had a XT225 before and the suspension is not up to offroad use for someone of my weight.
The DRZ and CRF250L are out as they are too expensive here (R$18000+)
The other 2 hondas are also out as they are too old.
I am still studying the Lander as I have a concorcio on one and may get one but my first option is the Kawasaki.
The D tracker is basically a klx250sf which is the supermotard version of the klx 250 s. Out all the options here in brasil the Kawasaki has the best stock suspension it has adjustable Upside down forks and adjustable gas rear shocks. The Kawasaki also has various aftermarket mods and can easily be modified to increase its power from 18HP to nearly 30HP.
Sunday 25 May 2014
Wednesday 19 March 2014
New stuff arrived
The cut out air filter cover and clutch lever arrived yesterday.
Here is how the air filter looks with the old cover off.
Haven't got time to test the bike tonight but will give it a test in the morning. I did switch the bike on and it seems to idle better.
looking at the amount of dirt and dust in the air filter box I think I am going to have to rotate the 2 twin air filters that I have every time I wash the bike but if the performance improves like the site says it will be worth it.
Friday 14 March 2014
Back from service
Got the crf back from the mechanics. He thinks that I need a thinner fork oil than the 15w oil I have now.
I will test the bike tomorrow to how it is. One the ride home the bike felt good. Also putting the throttle push cable back on improved the throttle response a lot.
Tuesday 11 March 2014
Bike gone for a service
Took the Crf for its first service today. My mechanic is also going to swap out the fork springs for the bbr springs, install the fork emulators and change the fork oil for the motol 15W fork oil.
I also took motol motor oil for the oil change and asked him to make sure that I regulated the carb properly when I installed the new valves.
I also got a notification that the new air filter cover with vent holes and the new clutch lever were posted today so they should be here early next week.
I also took motol motor oil for the oil change and asked him to make sure that I regulated the carb properly when I installed the new valves.
I also got a notification that the new air filter cover with vent holes and the new clutch lever were posted today so they should be here early next week.
Sunday 9 March 2014
first trail ride done
Did my first trail ride on the crf today. Went really well but manged to bend my clutch lever more. Luckily i ordered a new lever yesterday.
I may cut the lever off as it is a perfect 2 finger lever now!
I will also got to the motor bike shop tomorrow and get some hand guards to stop getting bent levers again when the new one arrives.
I also learnt that 14 psi is too much air for the rear tyre I will drop it down tomorrow to 11 psi as it was before the trail ride his morning. My rear wheel wasnt gripping at all today becuse i listened to my friend who is a bit heavier than me.
We did about 50km offroad today and it was really slippery due to it raining last night. Really enjoyed it. Cant wait till next week with the new and improved front end to see how that does.
The bike is really dirty and a lot more scratched up.
I will also got to the motor bike shop tomorrow and get some hand guards to stop getting bent levers again when the new one arrives.
I also learnt that 14 psi is too much air for the rear tyre I will drop it down tomorrow to 11 psi as it was before the trail ride his morning. My rear wheel wasnt gripping at all today becuse i listened to my friend who is a bit heavier than me.
We did about 50km offroad today and it was really slippery due to it raining last night. Really enjoyed it. Cant wait till next week with the new and improved front end to see how that does.
The bike is really dirty and a lot more scratched up.
Saturday 8 March 2014
Air filter fitted
Fitted the new air filter just now. I have washed the original filter and it is drying ready to store for when I sell the crf.
Have also just bought an air filter cover with cut-outs for increased airflow:
http://www.penoestribo.com.br/pecas/honda/crf-230/tampa-do-filtro-de-ar-mxpro-crf-230.htm
Also bought a new clutch leaver as I bent mine this morning messing around behind my house.
The bike is also booked in next week to have a service and swap the fork oil, fork springs for the bbr ones and also fit the emulators.This should sort the soft and washy front end out.
I am going to do the first proper trail ride tomorrow so I will see how the carb mods and new air filter work out.
Have also just bought an air filter cover with cut-outs for increased airflow:
http://www.penoestribo.com.br/pecas/honda/crf-230/tampa-do-filtro-de-ar-mxpro-crf-230.htm
Also bought a new clutch leaver as I bent mine this morning messing around behind my house.
The bike is also booked in next week to have a service and swap the fork oil, fork springs for the bbr ones and also fit the emulators.This should sort the soft and washy front end out.
I am going to do the first proper trail ride tomorrow so I will see how the carb mods and new air filter work out.
Sunday 23 February 2014
More riding done
Still haven´t done the front suspension mods but have been riding a bit without the mods as my knees aren´t ready to trail ride yet..
The area of waste ground behind my house caught fire last week which burnt out all of the scrub land that was full of near shoulder hight grass and full of snakes!!!!
Now it is a perfect playground.
I have been there playing on the crf all weekend testing my knees as the terrain is challenging but not as hard as we encounter during a trail ride.
My knees have been fine so far so I am thinking of gound out with the guys next sunday so will take the crf for a service and to do the front suspension mods (gold valve emulators, bbr springs and thicker fork oil) and put the push throttle cable back on and swap out the air filter as well.
From playing around this weekend I can feel the improvement in power the carb mods I did last month have made. It climbs everything near home without spluttering of stalling or loosing power at all. All you have to do now is put it in second gear and pin it and hold on!!! Much better.
The area of waste ground behind my house caught fire last week which burnt out all of the scrub land that was full of near shoulder hight grass and full of snakes!!!!
Now it is a perfect playground.
I have been there playing on the crf all weekend testing my knees as the terrain is challenging but not as hard as we encounter during a trail ride.
My knees have been fine so far so I am thinking of gound out with the guys next sunday so will take the crf for a service and to do the front suspension mods (gold valve emulators, bbr springs and thicker fork oil) and put the push throttle cable back on and swap out the air filter as well.
From playing around this weekend I can feel the improvement in power the carb mods I did last month have made. It climbs everything near home without spluttering of stalling or loosing power at all. All you have to do now is put it in second gear and pin it and hold on!!! Much better.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)