The 2012 CRF250L thread

[taninthai]

Originally Posted by philp38

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

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.

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Hello
I have had mine in thailand for 3 months now top speed 5th gear 130 km/r gps 121 and 6th gear seen 140 on the clock which is around 130 gps
Few things to watch for dropped mine on the radiator side this then moved the radiator to come in contact with the fan which then caused the rotating fan to put hole in radiator really do need a rad brace for these bikes but dont seem available yet
Also i seemed to have tigtened the plastic lid on the expansion tank to much and it split the top of the lid off there seems to be no lip on the expansion tank so its a bit easy to over tighten itapart from them little problems love the bike 2500 km done so far
Hopefully now the bike has made it to us and europe we should see more aftermarket parts come available.
Oh and on you tube there is a thai guy getting his to 163 km/r says he has just changed sprokets id would say his speedo is now reading completely wrong and its no where near the indicated speedo reading

[Schrauberklaus]

I like it that Honda take many Parts out of the big box .

I need a new Helmet lock for my XR 250 Part No. 50710-KCZ-J71 Price from a australia Website 36,70 AUD
Plus shipping &Tax .

Now i get a Helmet lock for the CRF 250L today Part No. 50710-KCZ -J71 from the local Honda dealer here in Thailand Price 600 Baht thats half the Price , no shipping or Tax .

Rims , Breaks and some other Parts looks like they will fit both bikes .

Just order the steering stem and Top brige for the CRF 250 L for 2790 Bath thats 84 AUD compare to 667 AUD in Australia .

I like that Bike even i maybe never buy one . It reduse my Spare part costs a lot .

[xr400r]

Nice to see honda doing something new!!!! Now they need a 450L and a 700L

[ramz]

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

Here's what I found in my CRF250L Owner's Manual.

61KZZ00 -- 2013 CRF250L Service Manual
31KZZA00 -- 2013 CRF250L Owner's Manual

Order on-line: http://www.helminc.com
Order Toll Free: 1-888-292-5393
(Credit Card Orders Only)
Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm EST

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I looked on Helm's web site and neither of these manuals are listed. I have ordered manuals from Helm for years, and I know that they often don't show new model-year manuals right away on their web site. So I called the number I usually call when looking for new manuals: 1-800-782-4356. The lady said they did not have the Owner's Manual yet, but the Service Manual was available for $49.95 + $6 S&H. I was quick to order the Service Manual and she said it would be 7-10 days, but in my experience, it will be more like 5 business days.

I also asked her to check for the CRF250L Parts Catalog, and she said it was not available yet.

The Owner's Manual may also be available electronically on the HRCA web site, but it's not updated to accept 2013 models when you sign up. C'mon Honda, get it together.

I would be willing to scan a few pages of the Owner's Manual and post them, but not so many as to violate copyright. Fair use rules allow a few pages to be copied. The Service Manual will be much more useful. It has a Maintenance chapter that includes everything shown in the Owner's Manual and more. RED1 kindly posted a bunch of pages from this very chapter: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...740737&page=46
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[Schrauberklaus]

Originally Posted by ramz

Here's what I found in my CRF250L Owner's Manual.

61KZZ00 -- 2013 CRF250L Service Manual
31KZZA00 -- 2013 CRF250L Owner's Manual

Order on-line: http://www.helminc.com
Order Toll Free: 1-888-292-5393
(Credit Card Orders Only)
Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm EST

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I looked on Helm's web site and neither of these manuals are listed. I have ordered manuals from Helm for years, and I know that they often don't show new model-year manuals right away on their web site. So I called the number I usually call when looking for new manuals: 1-800-782-4356. The lady said they did not have the Owner's Manual yet, but the Service Manual was available for $49.95 + $6 S&H. I was quick to order the Service Manual and she said it would be 7-10 days, but in my experience, it will be more like 5 business days.

I also asked her to check for the CRF250L Parts Catalog, and she said it was not available yet.

The Owner's Manual may also be available electronically on the HRCA web site, but it's not updated to accept 2013 models when you sign up. C'mon Honda, get it together.

I would be willing to scan a few pages and post them, but not so many as to violate copyright. Fair use rules allow a few pages to be copied. The Service Manual will be much more useful. It has a Maintenance chapter that includes everything shown in the Owner's Manual and more. RED1 kindly posted a bunch of pages from this very chapter: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...740737&page=46

The Honda dealers here in Thailand have the Parts Catalog in Thai .
Had it in Hand today . for finding the Parts No to the No in the Sketch nobody need to read Thai .

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by ramz

Here's what I found in my CRF250L Owner's Manual.

61KZZ00 -- 2013 CRF250L Service Manual
31KZZA00 -- 2013 CRF250L Owner's Manual

Order on-line: http://www.helminc.com
Order Toll Free: 1-888-292-5393
(Credit Card Orders Only)
Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm EST

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I looked on Helm's web site and neither of these manuals are listed. I have ordered manuals from Helm for years, and I know that they often don't show new model-year manuals right away on their web site. So I called the number I usually call when looking for new manuals: 1-800-782-4356. The lady said they did not have the Owner's Manual yet, but the Service Manual was available for $49.95 + $6 S&H. I was quick to order the Service Manual and she said it would be 7-10 days, but in my experience, it will be more like 5 business days.

I also asked her to check for the CRF250L Parts Catalog, and she said it was not available yet.

The Owner's Manual may also be available electronically on the HRCA web site, but it's not updated to accept 2013 models when you sign up. C'mon Honda, get it together.

I would be willing to scan a few pages and post them, but not so many as to violate copyright. Fair use rules allow a few pages to be copied. The Service Manual will be much more useful. It has a Maintenance chapter that includes everything shown in the Owner's Manual and more. RED1 kindly posted a bunch of pages from this very chapter: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...740737&page=46

Thanks, just ordered the service manual.

[eakins]

Originally Posted by xr400r

Nice to see honda doing something new!!!! Now they need a 450L and a 700L

yes a CRF700L dual-sport would be awesome.

[xplodee]

My bike came in today (two days late) and I'll be picking it up tomorrow morning. Can't wait! Will take some pics this weekend. fwiw I'm a total beginner on dirt (not a beginning rider though, been riding street for ten years including track riding) so my ride report will be worth a little but not as much as an experienced dirt rider.

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[Carmwes]

Just rolled over 107 Miles today on mine. Filled up W/gas for the first time. 98Miles@ 1.2 Gallons. 80 mpg. More miles this weekend. And Offroad! Fun Bike!!

[RED1]

We have been told in Oz that we will be able to source a larger capacity dual sport, do not know what size or when!

[lstehbens]

Originally Posted by RED1

We have been told in Oz that we will be able to source a larger capacity dual sport, do not know what size or when!

Please expand upon this frivolous innuendo... I want to know more

[TIKI-da-MAN]

Have had mine on order since early May.Got the call today that it was in. Picking it up from Sports Cycle in Rockingham,NC next week. Very excited about this sweet machine ! Should prove to be a great alrounder with awesome fuel economy (80 mpg rumored). Can't wait !

[Spud Rider]

Gentlemen, please follow G19Tony's fine example and post photos of your new bikes.

Spud

[ADVNCW]

Was touring the WA coast and riding the legal beach parts on my 230L the past 2 days. I stopped at South Sound Honda and sat on the new CRF250L. Nice, nicely done. Feels big, especially after finishing 225 miles in 2 days on my 230L. The big-framed 250L feels like it needs a 450 motor. Still however am a fan of the little 230L in tight mountain singletrack riding. But definitely that CRF250L would have been nicer for the touring and beach sand riding that I did.

[kirbi69]

i wonder how this bike compares to my first ever real bike, a 1984 honda xl125s.... best bike ive ever owend, i got it in 2002, with 300 miles on the clock. it was still brand new, the original owner, had it sealed inside a shipping container. and had done all the preventive stuff to it. it was basicaly like buying a brand new 1984 honda xl125 s in 2002. i loved that bike.