Neilly

46 minutes ago, BBJ said:

Thanks,  spoke to him a while back about his suspension.  Problem here is finding a reputable builder who knows what they are doing.  

Might be worth giving Race Tech a shout and see if they have anything in the pipeline...there's nothing listed at the moment, but they're normally not too far behind releasing valve kits for new bikes

http://racetech.com/index.aspx

9 hours ago, DDBKK said:

Granted, my hands could get a bit numb sometimes with the vibes but I actually prefer just taking it easy and riding the back roads to avoid the crazy traffic. 

 

Proper touring I wouldn't entertain it. 14/45 is fine for lengthy journeys if mixing it with trails though.

I ran with 13/44 for a long time...still plenty of speed for the road and good gearing off-road. I only switched to 13/48 when I got a road bike and there was no chance of me ever needing the 250L on the road

Not sure what grips you have at the moment, but I had the same problem with numb hands, I got some Progrip Rally 714's and it solved the problem.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Romesberg is aware that the creation of semi-synthetic organisms might raise concerns of hybrid life forms spreading beyond the lab, but the system they used makes such an escape unlikely.

I think it escaped already and is living in the White House

@BBJNot sure if you've seen this vid on YT...in the comments below he says the suspension is stock but had both ends revalved...the Temi system sounds nice

17 minutes ago, taninthai said:

Nice ohlins  no expense spaired??

There's a reason for that...I killed my YSS shock the first ride home last time (it dumped all it's oil out thru the rebound adjuster)...it survived 5 years of abuse so I can't complain. I gave it to one of the guys I ride with and he's had it overhauled by YSS for 4k...new rod, seals and valve kit.

13 hours ago, taninthai said:

neillys bike also looks brand new...555

It doesn't always look like that 555...but it does get a good clean before I go back to work each time

11 hours ago, ktm jeff said:

Neilly , nice modded bike. Could you tell me what revs your doing , in top gear , at 60 KPH.  Cheers.

Hi Jeff...no tacho on the CRF, but according the calculator about 4720rpm (I'm running a slightly larger profile rear tyre)

https://www.crfsonly.com/howto/gearing/motorcycle-gearing-calculator.php

14 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

Thanks, by the way is that a Moto-play sprocket.

No it's a Renthal Twin-Ring for a CRF250R with a conversion kit.

BTW...There were a few subtle changes from the 2016 to the 2017...different airbox, throttle body and header pipe to name a few...so maybe the 2017 will pull top gear?

3 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

Thanks so it comes with 44 t sprocket I guess.

My new Mia Noi. 

 

 

Congrats mate

Standard is 14/40 as Tanin says...but it won't pull top with that gearing (done for mpg figs)...so either one down on the front or a couple up on the back helps

2 hours ago, taninthai said:

 

See NEILly is running 13/48,,,that must be just off reading don’t think you would be to much road riding with that combo,,,,,would be revving the arse of it and high fuel consumption from small fuel tank.

Yeah mine only gets used on the road to get to the off-road

12 hours ago, DDBKK said:

I don't recall reading any failures with the stroker kits and I would trust any reputable place like dirtshop in BKK to fit it since it's not exactly a difficult thing to do. I'm just not willing to invest in the tools personally when it can be done for 5K baht. 

 

Still in two minds whether to mess with it any more or just keep it 250cc....

For reliability the stroker kit is the way to go because you're using genuine Honda parts and basically running a CBR300 top end and balance weights.

Out of the two 305 kits available the Takegawa one seems to have the higher fail rate over the B&B one. If I have to do some engine work for whatever reason I might go for the B&B 283 kit, that way I don't need to have the EJK re-flashed.

Where I ride I don't need any more top end...but a little more low end grunt would be nice...I'm already running 13/48 and this is just about perfect for me.

35 minutes ago, taninthai said:

all I really want for mine is another set of standard wheels ,so can just change wheels instead of tyres.

There was a set on Baht/Sold a few months ago 7.5k...Ad has expired but not marked as sold

http://www.bahtsold.com/view/wheels-for-honda-crf250l-251688?co=Thailand-1&s=crf250l&ca=NULL&c=NULL&pr_from=NULL&pr_to=NULL

2 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

Yeah sure understand but personally l don't see myself bothered with power gains on a CRF.

Mines well sorted (hence the reason for not messing around with my original motor) and I don't reeeeeeeally need any more power...but I'm addicted to tinkering ...in the UK & US it's cheaper to do the CBR300 swap than exhaust/EJK/air box mods etc...hardly any CBR300's on Samui so the chance of finding a wrecked one here is slim to naff all

16 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

To gain 36 cc wouldn't you need more than just 300 motor,  e.g. the ECU,  fuel controller,  gearing etc. 

Read many go with s/h CBR250 motors because CBR riders are write off merchants.  

I was actually referring to the CBR300 engine...and yes you do need the ECU from the donor bike. In the UK & US there are many on eBay, but here they are like hens teeth because nothing seems to get written off, and the resale price of a S/H CBR300 is still north of 90k.

The 'easiest' way for me to get to 300 would be to upgrade using the Bill Blue 305 kit and have my EJK re-flashed (EJK will do for free)...but I'm loath to go that route...would much prefer to have a 2nd engine

http://bandbcyclerestoration.com/Page_1.html

13 minutes ago, DLang said:

Really?

 

New balance-shaft? 

 

Doubt that. 

 

 

According to this it does...

CRF 300 cc quotation.pdf

21 minutes ago, taninthai said:

Yep I’m waiting for my engine to blow up then just by 2nd hand 300 engine??

I'd like to buy a 300 before mine blows up...have searched long and hard but can't find any second hand 300's in Thailand...if you know of a place give me a shout please 

On ‎21‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 8:50 PM, DDBKK said:

Can I remember who? Not in the slightest! Does any of you knowledgeable folk know what I'm rambling on about and able to point me in the right direction? 

Yes I know what you're on about...but can't find any links either.

Maybe try Tony's Big Bikes in Chiang Mai...they run 300L's so maybe can point you in the right direction?

https://www.thailandmotorcycle.tours/our-tour-bikes/

1 hour ago, MartinL said:

The 250 has been around as the Estrella since about 1992. Looks like it's been renamed to fit into Kawasaki's 'W' retro class.

Thanks for that...when I saw the pic's yesterday I thought something looked familiar...saw this a few years ago and did a check then because I'd never heard of Estrella

I'll probably regret entering this thread...but what the hell...

I'm now on my second CRF in five years...for what they are they are an okay compromise between a dirt bike and a road bike...not the perfect dual-sport, but okay none the less. We only have the choice of the KLX or CRF in Thailand, the KLX has better suspension out of the box and is geared better...but costs more. Spend the difference in price on a suspension upgrade for the CRF and they are just about equal.

Out of the box the CRF is geared way too high and won't even pull top gear...change the front sprocket to a 13t...it takes all of 15mins to do this.

Buzzing on the bars...change the grips to Progrip Rally - 714...and if you can run to it a set a decent ally bars

https://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/355_358_290_295/products_id/1711

I'm a petrol head...but I really want to try one of these!

https://www.altamotors.co/#redshift-ex

1 hour ago, AllanB said:

With the 286cc engine's reputation

It only takes 5 minutes to fix...

Kitty litter boxes...

Samui immigration are a law unto themselves   

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The new TM7 and TM8 forms were discussed earlier this year.

I had the same problem...but they made me fill out the 'new' form...the one you have put a link to still doesn't match the new one in use in Samui...that one asks for phone number and email address

43 minutes ago, AllanB said:

Suggest you Youtube Steph Jeavons, who has the right bike and right idea how to use it.

I know full well who Steph Jeavons is, and I take my hat off to her...I've had a CRF250L for fives years now and there is no way in hell I'd like to ride it all day, every day...a change of seat made it better...but not enough for long distance touring...she must have an iron butt is all I can say.

20 hours ago, Damrongsak said:

Not something that weighs half as much as a small car.

It is possable...even for short folks...