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 beginners 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 seatsthat 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 often get further questions from customers: Here is our general response-
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
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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.
Wide Foot Pegs for HONDA CRF 250L/300L & Rally
D48-02-532
Regular price
$54.00
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Fits all 2012-2023 HONDA CRF 250L/300L and Rally Models*
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 foot peg make s a dramatic improvement in comfort as well as greatly improving grip in wet muddy conditions. Our 50mm wide Chrome-Moly pegs are a great value and easy to install.
Our 50mm wide Chrome-Moly pegs are a great value and an easy to install upgrade. Huge upgrade compared to the narrow 38mm stock pegs.
* Please note: The 300L Rally comes equipped with a larger peg than the other models, so not much of an upgrade on that model.
It only takes about 10 minutes to install with common hand tools. The 50mm width and aggressive tooth profile offer about 50% 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.
Ohlins Rear Shock for HONDA CRF 300L & Rally 2021-2024
HO 213
Regular price
$995.00
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Ohlins STX46 Shock for 2021-2024 HONDA CRF 300L and 300L Rally The single biggest complaint from CRF 300l and Rally 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.
The shock comeswith a 95Nm spring best suited for riders 175-220 lbs and offers an additional 130 lbs capacity with pre load adjustment for gear or passenger.
Kit includes the shock with remote reservoir, reservoir mounting bracket that locates the reservoir on the top of the left engine case, just like the 250L. (this is shown in the video below)
PS- If you are installing the kit yourself, PLEASE NOTE!
We recently installed the kits on our Rally’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! :-)
The video below is for the 250 L & Rally, but the 300's are pretty much the same process.
OHLINS INSTALLATION VIDEO
* 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.
OHLINS Rear Shock Spring Installation Service CRF 250L RALLY & 300L RALLY
springlabor
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$85.00
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NOTE: CRF 300L SPRING SERVICE COMING SOON - OHLINS HAS NOT RELEASED HD SPRINGS FOR THE 300'S YET. Y
The 250L Rally spring service is currently available.
This is a labor service fee to have us install the HD spring for your 250L CRF Rally. This applies to the HD spring included with the Ohlins Rally shock or the Ohlins extra heavy-duty spring available separately.
We can install the Ohlins heavy spring or extra heavy spring on your Ohlins shock for $85 for you if you like.Add the spring install service to your cart and we will swap the springs (Only available for Rally models and when the shock and springs are purchased together), usually the same day you place your order, so there will be no delay in shipping.
Ohlins Fork Fluid - 1 Liter (2 required for a proper fluid service)
01330-01
Regular price
$29.95
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OHLINS Fork Fluid Product Features:
Öhlins has developed high-quality oils for its fork spring kits. They include a range of fork oils which will increase the performance of original telescopic and upside-down forks. The different viscosities available make it possible to select the most suitable oil. (7.5W for 250L and 20W for the Rally)
What distinguishes Öhlins fork oil from conventional oils is that it reduces friction, stays cleaner, has a long service life, and is highly resistant to foaming (known as cavitation). Together with the front fork springs from Öhlins, a considerable improvement in the responsiveness and performance of an original fork can be achieved.
Note: 2 quarts/liters required to completely change the fluid
PLEASE NOTE! The CRF 250L and Rally models only have 1 fork spring and it is housed inside the right fork leg. Also, there is a single aluminum spring spacer included in the Ohlins fork spring kit, it is used on the standard 250L and goes on top of the right spring. It is not used on the Rally. This is covered in the provided instructions, but folks are overlooking it.
The CRF 250l & Rally Recommended Fork oil volume
Model
Damping Leg (right side)
Spring Leg (left side)
CRF250 Rally
670 cc
600 cc
CRF250 L
680 cc
650 cc
CRF300 L
595 cc
595 cc
CRF300 Rally
610 cc
555 cc
Oil recommendation can be found in the detail information for each Öhlins product.
Öhlins has developed high-quality oils for its shock absorbers, forks, and cartridge kits. They include a range of fork oils which will increase the performance of original telescopic and upside-down forks. The forks on the CRF 250L & Rally use OHINS No. 10 Fluid, part number 01314-01
What distinguishes Öhlins fork oil from conventional oils is that it reduces friction, stays cleaner, has a long service life, and is highly resistant to foaming (known as cavitation). Together with the front fork springs from Öhlins, a considerable improvement in the responsiveness and performance of an original fork can be achieved.
Available fork oil types are:
The CRF 250L Ohlins #5 (7SAE 5W)
Ohlins part number 01330-01
The 250 Rally and 300L use Ohlins #10 ( SAE 20 W) Ohlins part number 01314-01
The 300 Rally recommendation is 01314 and 01316 mixed at 1:1 ratio. The mix of these two oils equates to roughly SAE 30 W.
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