Interesting, that's exactly the opposite they told me, maybe things changed once they went into production. I just went and did some measuring. The Damper itself is 1 1/4 inch at the part the bars go over. With 2" ROK risers, that leaves only 3/4" when you combine the scotts top clamp and damper, so depending on how thick the Scotts top clamp is would depend on if it will work. There's no measurement available on their site though. Maybe once someone here gets a kit they can post up how thick it is. The other option I do believe would work would be to go to a 3" ROX ATV riser, and maybe get a flatter bar if you don't want it to go that high, personally another inch wouldn't make much of a difference to me and might even be more comfortable for dirt riding. Might look a bit like a HD with ape hangers. http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showdetails.cgi?parts_id=10013 The way it works with a HDB clamp will be that the ROK risers will be in place of the bars, lifting the bars above the Scotts top clamp and Damper mounted to it, up from the outside of the damper, then the HDB clamp goes right on top of the handlebars, mounted to the ROX riser. It will work, just might need to use a 3" riser instead of the normal 2", depending on the thickness of the scotts top clamp. I will need a different BHD top clamp, since the one I have isn't quite wide enough, coming off a GS, but that's an easy fix. I will not being going to a 7/8 renthal bar no matter what and when I can buy a damper I will figure it out, if nobody has already. Where there a will, there's a way, no matter what Scott's said, since I doubt they have actually been motivated to setup a bike not their own with product they don't sell. Good, smart guys over there, I stop in now and then to buy other bits from them, but I think it still can be done, if not with a 2" riser, then a 3" one. This is also not taking into account that you can rotate the ROX and bars back to they are not directly above the damper, so it's really unknown if it will work 2" IMO. goondock, there should only be one relay, replacing it with the LED relay should make both front and rear flash correctly, you will probably lose the running light function of the front with led's, but I haven't actually changed the light on our LRP and am not familiar with your products.
Well, in my experience they handle about the same as a D606 on pavement, wet and dry. On dry pavement I can still haul ass in the twisties just the same as on a 606, when it's wet in the mountains some extra care is needed of course. They are not designed for mud or wet conditions be any means, supposed to be terrible in mud, they are dry desert tires. I've only been in a little slop once with them, didn't seem horrible, but I would not buy them if I didn't live/ride where I do in SoCal most often, and surely not to travel on. Pretty specific tires IMO, great for what they are made for. They do make other types of tires though, I have the Enduro I/T (intermediate terrain) rear on now. Awesome traction, not lasting as long though since it's a softer compound. The Desert H/T Tractionator will be going back on soon my Husa, and then the LRP to see how they work. Check out their site for their range of tires. http://www.motoz.com.au And for a visual reference as to riding on 606's in the twisties, here's on a loaded GS in Colorado on them, I can only imagine they performing better on a much lighter bike like the LRP.
I've read or skimmed over all 3174 posts and marked down a wealth of info on two pages listing the posts and page that I may want to refer back to some day. In the mean time, I've put on the lowered Seat Concept, Manrack and 13 tooth CS, ordered a Ricochet skidplate, new 7/8 CR highbars and grips, on the waiting list for a Service Manual and considering the Scott Stabilizer. Really enjoyed Lost Riders video in Death Valley and realized from that that for me, the bike is fine in it's stock form as I'll never ride like that.
I remember you talking to them and basically I just called to confirm that it would in fact just bolt on. I would like the look better if the damper sat down like the sub mounts shown on other bikes. But, I did go with a low bend bar (Carmichael Bend width 31.50" height 3.00" pull back 2.17") because of the risers and most of my riding will be woods and mild MX track with my son. So a 3 inch riser would still be an option. I was also trying to stay away from needing longer cables. It will be interesting to see what they come back with for my set up and I will be sure to share that information.
Right on, I'm sure with the help of the community we can figure it out. All I really need is a Scotts top clamp because I already have the ROX and a Damper on my Husa I could test with... might just buy the mount to see, or would love it if anyone was willing to send me their for a quick test that could benefit us all... While some of us might have differing views on some things, we're all in the CRF250L community together.
Whats funny is that your "rules" your inforcing and commenting on in this thread have derailed it more than anyone. As far as the CRF, clocked 82mph with the 13t last night.
"As far as the CRF, clocked 82mph with the 13t last night." So what were you getting with the stock 14 tooth in a similar situation? I have a 13T on order. At 6500 ft elevation, there is not much punch left in 6th gear without a tailwind, and I usually have to drop back into 5th keep up speed.
I just rode my wifes brand new crf. Why do the brakes suck so bad? They're scary! I never thought my WR had great brakes but they are amazing compared to the ones on this bike.:eek1
They will get better once you get them worn in. While not the strongest or most sensitive brakes, after a little while they get much better, at least our did. I do know what you mean when brand new.... scary.
WOW! Some people beat a dead horse, and then there's this type. Beat the horse, ran it over with a truck, backed up, ran it over again and still can't figure out why it won't eat the apple. Hahahahahaha.
Yes we are !!! and I for one am happy to be a part of it. Thanks to all that post the good stuff !!! I am sure in a month or so I will have more to contribute
Hey guys, just logged 1k on my odometer!! The crf rocks as far as 250 road legals go! Great MPG, decent handling, and plenty of get up and go in town. Once on the highway, there is no snap left in the throttle. If you're past 60 mph, rolling the throttle to the stop will only yield a gentle acceleration up to 80 +/- 6 mph indicated, and the spedo seems to be 2mph off according to my GPS, so the top speed seems to be 84 mph in stock form. It handles off road pretty good but I can't get nearly as sideways as I can on my CRF450R with good off road tires! It will wag the tail a lot less, and doesn't give good feedback on the edge, it but if you've got a little bit of experience you can still ride it close to the edge off road without crashing. The tires seem to be holding it back. The NICE dual chamber forks on my CRF450R look like they'll fit the triple clamps on the crf250L no problem, and add all the adjustability I need! I haven't measured the shock yet, that's for another day, hopefully the 450 shock will fit too! I have a variable DC power supply and I will be checking to see what everything on the bike draws. I believe with LED running lights in the front, an LED tail light, and an HID and/or LED headlight, there should be plenty of wattage available for any touring needs. I've added polly heaters, and it handles them no problem! Cheers, Mike P.S. The brakes don't suck! I can stoppie this thing no problem! The back brake does take a little bit of a stab to brake slide though Edit: LED tail light from a new CBR600RR draws 2.7 watts when brakes are applied, and a little less than half that when they're not. The OEM brake light on the crf250L draws 5 watts running, 21 when the brakes are applied. Liscense plate light draws 5 watts, the front running light should draw 5 watts each, 10 total, should be able to get that down past 1 watt with LED's. Should be able to easily conserve 15 watts by changing these to LED's. We shall see!
I read this onmy phone and didn't get to see all the pther talk back and forth on plans for sollutions. I think I need to just look while on the computer! Hahahaha. I am also interested in seeing what we come up with. I think I will be a ways from one anyway. 7/8" noncrossbar. I didn't even know they made something like that. Is it solid or something?