gregitt Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 My apologies if this has alrady been discussed.... Have any of the taller / heavier owners having any issues with the suspension and seat height? I am 6' 3" (190cm) and 95Kg (210 lbs) and love the look of the Honda. If weight is an issue, would basic modifications solve this? I am 208 pounds and feel the suspension is a little too stiff, although other heavys said they tightened the rear shock. I hear there are adjustable shocks coming for this bike. You are so tall I cannot imagine having a problem not reaching the ground. I have very short legs so I lowered my Honda and absoluted love it even more! Again, I am not an accomplished off road rider so my impressions are just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 http://www.fmfracing.com/Products/BikeAsList/2013_HONDA_CRF250L From usa of coarse Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearditallbefore Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 My apologies if this has alrady been discussed.... Have any of the taller / heavier owners having any issues with the suspension and seat height? I am 6' 3" (190cm) and 95Kg (210 lbs) and love the look of the Honda. If weight is an issue, would basic modifications solve this? I am 6' and 120k and the suspension is good for me as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Measure your sag to be sure. You may be surprised how much better it is once adjusted properly. Factory set pre load is probably set for 70kg +/- 5 kg. Lot's of info if you google "Rear suspension sag" or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmajor Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My apologies if this has alrady been discussed.... Have any of the taller / heavier owners having any issues with the suspension and seat height? I am 6' 3" (190cm) and 95Kg (210 lbs) and love the look of the Honda. If weight is an issue, would basic modifications solve this? I am 208 pounds and feel the suspension is a little too stiff, although other heavys said they tightened the rear shock. I hear there are adjustable shocks coming for this bike. You are so tall I cannot imagine having a problem not reaching the ground. I have very short legs so I lowered my Honda and absoluted love it even more! Again, I am not an accomplished off road rider so my impressions are just an opinion. My apologies if this has alrady been discussed.... Have any of the taller / heavier owners having any issues with the suspension and seat height? I am 6' 3" (190cm) and 95Kg (210 lbs) and love the look of the Honda. If weight is an issue, would basic modifications solve this? I am 6' and 120k and the suspension is good for me as it is. Thanks Gents. That the suspension worries out of the way. I heard mention that it feels uncomfortable to stand up on the bike for taller folk......... Anybody have any comments on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregitt Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have a generic one inch riser set for mine....helped some....two inch would even be better I think....same size bolts/ risers for the Kawasaki D-tracker, Honda and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Stripped down and ready for a super clean up ,will be going up for sale within a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmajor Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Stripped down and ready for a super clean up ,will be going up for sale within a couple of weeks. Why you selling up? I thought that you loved the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My bussiness starts up again in 6 weeks and runs through to march/April after this I am going back to uk for low season next year ,once bussiness starts again i have no time to ride the bike better to sell now than April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Just got a price on some new plastics for the bike the 2 bits either side of petrol tank and two fork protecters 1600 bht cheap as chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregitt Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Just got a price on some new plastics for the bike the 2 bits either side of petrol tank and two fork protecters 1600 bht cheap as chips can I ask where you got the quote....thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Local Honda dealer ordered today should be with me in 3 days Judging by the price they gave me you must be able to get a whole complete set of plastics for around 4,000 bht Just a note the price given to me is cost price the dealer hasn't added anything on. Edited September 22, 2012 by taninthai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Any one know if and when a Supermoto version will be available from Honda????? sent from my Wellcom A90+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandBert Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 My bussiness starts up again in 6 weeks and runs through to march/April after this I am going back to uk for low season next year ,once bussiness starts again i have no time to ride the bike better to sell now than April. Hi, Did you have a figure in mind for the bike ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 My bussiness starts up again in 6 weeks and runs through to march/April after this I am going back to uk for low season next year ,once bussiness starts again i have no time to ride the bike better to sell now than April. Hi, Did you have a figure in mind for the bike ? Cheers Probably going to put it up at 120k has 2400 km on it and 8 months 1st class insurance location krabi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandBert Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 My bussiness starts up again in 6 weeks and runs through to march/April after this I am going back to uk for low season next year ,once bussiness starts again i have no time to ride the bike better to sell now than April. Hi, Did you have a figure in mind for the bike ? Cheers Probably going to put it up at 120k has 2400 km on it and 8 months 1st class insurance location krabi No offence intended but for the extra 15000 Baht you would be a fool not to buy a new one. Good luck anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 My bussiness starts up again in 6 weeks and runs through to march/April after this I am going back to uk for low season next year ,once bussiness starts again i have no time to ride the bike better to sell now than April. Hi, Did you have a figure in mind for the bike ? Cheers Probably going to put it up at 120k has 2400 km on it and 8 months 1st class insurance location krabi No offence intended but for the extra 15000 Baht you would be a fool not to buy a new one. Good luck anyway No worries I partly agree with you however it's not easy to find them at 135k and certainly within at least a 300 kilometre radius from me they are priced at 145k not in any rush to sell so will just see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYKTHEMIN Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Sounds a lot to me, I got mine for just under 130000, up here in Loei! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramsRepus Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 No worries I partly agree with you however it's not easy to find them at 135k and certainly within at least a 300 kilometre radius from me they are priced at 145k not in any rush to sell so will just see how it goes. I asked yesterday at Mityon in Pattaya and was quoted 135K so im sure that all non-Mityons are much cheaper now-days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The initial rush is nearly over so the prices will fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For those that decided to drill a new hole in there shock should have waited lowering link now available lowers rear by 2 inches only seen in USA at the moment $130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 More people loving this bike - even in California: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/10/i-just-bought-a-honda-crf250l/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramsRepus Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) As i no longer could get my hands on a GPX ZF250 i bought the Honda CRF250L today instead. A white/red/black. I love it. But i dont know why the hydraulic braking hose has to be so long. I have done 31Km hard breake-in according to http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm I REALLY, REALLY hope that this is not a hoax that will give me future problems with the engine. I paid 130,000b INCL ALL (tax, 1-year theft, registration, Number plate etc) at Bowin. I hope to meet up with some of you fellow off-road bikers around Pattaya who might be able to show me some nice tracks around here... Edited October 12, 2012 by TramsRepus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramsRepus Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 And i thought i did a great deal... Look at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramsRepus Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 English manual http://www.honda.co.jp/ownersmanual/pdf/motor/crf250l/32KZZB010_LT.pdf?genpo=HondaMotorEurope&model=CRF250L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 And i thought i did a great deal... Look at this Yes, its a really long brake hose, but isn't this typical on dual sports (enduro)? Oh, and its a good price too. Have fun with your new bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sateev Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Not much use fitting an aftermarket ECU unless you change the exhaust and air filter. ... Think you have this backward, should be: no use changing intake/exhaust flows unless you install an aftermarket (tuned) ECU. Stock bikes are tuned lean for emissions compliance, NOT for peak performance. A properly modified ECU fuel map will make a LOT of difference all by itself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Congrats Trams I must admit at first these looked so out of place on the street but the more I see them converted to motards the more the look pretty good. Great suspension enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebula Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 At the dealer where I go the cost is 127 000 with registration. ( not including the theft insurance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TramsRepus Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) The bike does not looks like a brand new bike anymore.... But, I haven't had so much fun for a long time though......... Edited October 13, 2012 by TramsRepus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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