The 2012 CRF250L thread - Page 56

Spud Rider · 08-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I just got back from lunch and a couple errands on the bike. I was on the surface streets so I didn't get much above 45. I never got to 5th or 6th today. It cruised easily at 45 in 4th. The tires were a bit slippery, but I attribute that to being new, and being knobbies. The bike was awkward to push around, but what bike isn't

Once under way, it didn't feel heavy at all. I was cautious in the turns, because of the tires, but steering felt light. I got on the front brake kind of hard a couple times and the bike tracked straight and the handle felt firm. The seat will need work, but, I don't think you're supposed to sit much in the dirt.

If I could remove an inch from the seat, I think it would be great. Speaking of the seat and height. I could sit comfortable on the balls of my feet at stops. I have a 30" inseam. As I mentioned, an inch off the seat would be great. The Kenda 761's I'm going to put on the bike Friday, might drop it a tiny amount too. The wide footpegs are great. I congratulate Honda for including something that everybody would be doing anyway. I will probably get an IMS folding shift lever at some point too. Overall, I'm pleased with the bike. I won't be able to get to the dirt for a couple weeks. I'm sure by then, other guys will have had their bike out and reported in.

Thanks for posting your first impressions.

If you can comfortably rest the balls of both feet on the ground, the saddle height is perfect for off road riding. If you desire an even lower saddle height, I recommend you carefully choose tires with a lower aspect ratio.

Spud

G19Tony · 08-15-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Thanks for posting your first impressions.

If you can comfortably rest the balls of both feet on the ground, the saddle height is perfect for off road riding. If you desire an even lower saddle height, I recommend you carefully choose tires with a lower aspect ratio.

Spud

Good information. Thank you. Maybe I'll leave it as is.

I am getting different tires Friday. I'll see then.

japako · 08-15-2012, 03:16 PM

Would someone please check the cables and wires on the bars to see if there is room for a riser, or high bar?
Thanks

Carmwes · 08-15-2012, 04:39 PM

Bar Risers@ Japako......Yes, Mine looks like there is plenty of slack in the cables/wires for a 1 maybe 2 in. Bar riser.
(I had them on my TW200. Does make a difference.)
Rode about 70 miles on mine this afternoon. About 64mph is what I saw once on the highway. Worked in some dirt badckroads, and crossed an empty field. Feels great so far. You know you're on a lighter bike in a crosswind though. Nothing like that flimsy,divining rod looking for water, front end of my old KLR. Seats a little hard, but it's new. Have an Alaskan Sheepskin for that. Did take off the left side panels to get to the battery and have a look around. Wired in a 12V. acc. socket, and GPS. Also a BMW plug for my vest. Pretty tidy under wraps.

G19Tony · 08-15-2012, 07:34 PM

I had these KTM folding mirrors from my KLR250. I thought I'd try them out.

Ricochet Offroad Armor, header pipe protection.

Just another gratuitous bike shot.

ramz · 08-15-2012, 08:42 PM

Christmas came in August this year:
http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Now the fun begins...

Spud Rider · 08-15-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramz

Christmas came in August this year:
http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Now the fun begins...

I didn't see the new photographs posted on your website until I refreshed the web page.

I also thought your bike had been shipped upside down, until I figured out the shop had cut the cardboard box at the bottom, and flipped it over when they removed it from the shipping crate.

I eagerly await further updates, Rick.

Spud

gregitt · 08-15-2012, 09:50 PM

[QUOTE=byron555;19367170]I have a wr250r and it cruises down the highway at 72mph with no problems. Not that either bike is really for the highway, but I am wondering if the CRF is similar to the WRr in that regard.[/QUOTE]

I have had mine to 125 K's so far, which means about 115K's real time.....the Thai versions may be a bit slower, not sure...they restrict many bikes here.

Tiago · 08-16-2012, 10:04 AM

I am now quite torn between this and the WeeBR. The CRF I test rode fit me like a tailor-made suit, but the fact that I can't get a CBR250R to try out, and make an informed decision is annoying the crap out of me,

NoVa Rider · 08-16-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramz

Christmas came in August this year:
http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Now the fun begins...

Impressions?

150ron · 08-16-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G19Tony

I had these KTM folding mirrors from my KLR250. I thought I'd try them out.

Ricochet Offroad Armor, header pipe protection.

Just another gratuitous bike shot.

Nice!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramz

Christmas came in August this year:
http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Now the fun begins...

Looking forward to hearing your review on the bike ramz, and im sure you will do all sorts of nice mods to it like you do to all your bikes , congrats, man that is a sick looking bike, id love to try one/own one in the future.

philp38 · 08-16-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jub jub

When you guys get some time on the bikes, would really like to hear about your riding impressions!

Plus 1

.... Would like to know how it cruises at 55mph.

Tiago · 08-16-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philp38

Plus 1

.... Would like to know how it cruises at 55mph.

I can tell you that from my test ride. It does so effortlessly.
I yanked it up to 120 Km/h (75 mph) indicated on a slighly uphill section of highway (I live in a mountainous region), and it still had a bit more steam in it. I didn't go full whack due to crosswinds, but I do not expect it to be much faster than that - which is fine by me.

At a severe incline (say as severe as a freeway will go) it held up 100 km/h / 62mph in 5th, with no trouble whatsoever getting a bit more to pass some slower cars.

6th gear is kind of an overdrive, but it pulls nicely all the way to 5th.

For the record, 6ft1", 190 lbs.

philp38 · 08-16-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiago

I can tell you that from my test ride. It does so effortlessly.
I yanked it up to 120 Km/h (75 mph) indicated on a slighly uphill section of highway (I live in a mountainous region), and it still had a bit more steam in it. I didn't go full whack due to crosswinds, but I do not expect it to be much faster than that - which is fine by me.

At a severe incline (say as severe as a freeway will go) it held up 100 km/h / 62mph in 5th, with no trouble whatsoever getting a bit more to pass some slower cars.

6th gear is kind of an overdrive, but it pulls nicely all the way to 5th.

For the record, 6ft1", 190 lbs.

Thanks Tiago... Just what I needed to know.

gregitt · 08-17-2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramz

Christmas came in August this year:
http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm

Now the fun begins...

Congrats....I view your site often. If anyone out there knows where I can get an owners manual in English (PDF would be great) please advise.

I purchased mine here in Thailand and the dealer cannot seem to fathom that request.

thanks

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08-15-2012, 03:16 PM	#828
japako Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: North Texas Oddometer: 436	Would someone please check the cables and wires on the bars to see if there is room for a riser, or high bar? Thanks

08-15-2012, 04:39 PM	#829
Carmwes Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Shawnee,OK Oddometer: 11	Bar Risers@ Japako......Yes, Mine looks like there is plenty of slack in the cables/wires for a 1 maybe 2 in. Bar riser. (I had them on my TW200. Does make a difference.) Rode about 70 miles on mine this afternoon. About 64mph is what I saw once on the highway. Worked in some dirt badckroads, and crossed an empty field. Feels great so far. You know you're on a lighter bike in a crosswind though. Nothing like that flimsy,divining rod looking for water, front end of my old KLR. Seats a little hard, but it's new. Have an Alaskan Sheepskin for that. Did take off the left side panels to get to the battery and have a look around. Wired in a 12V. acc. socket, and GPS. Also a BMW plug for my vest. Pretty tidy under wraps.

08-15-2012, 08:42 PM	#831
ramz Professional Trail Rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 1,725	Christmas came in August this year: http://rickramsey.net/CRF250L.htm Now the fun begins...

08-15-2012, 09:50 PM	#833
gregitt Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Loei, Thailand Oddometer: 14	[QUOTE=byron555;19367170]I have a wr250r and it cruises down the highway at 72mph with no problems. Not that either bike is really for the highway, but I am wondering if the CRF is similar to the WRr in that regard.[/QUOTE] I have had mine to 125 K's so far, which means about 115K's real time.....the Thai versions may be a bit slower, not sure...they restrict many bikes here.