Installing a LIFT KIT on a Dirt Bike?.. | Honda CRF250F Build
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2023
- After installing all of the plastic bash protection parts from HyperLite, it's time to really bring this bike to life and better suit it for my build. I never thought I would be saying this but in today's video we install a full blown lift kit on a dirt bike..
All parts from hyperlitemoto.com/collections...
From the fork spacers and adjustable triple clamp, to the 2-way shock clevis and 3-way adjustable linkage, you would think the 250F is a mini bike.. Well it kind of is and these parts address the 250F's biggest downfall, the ground clearance.
Watch along as we add almost 3 inches of lift to this Honda trail bike and turn it into a rock bashing, single track loving, Enduro machine.
#CRF250F #Enduro #DirtBike - Zábava
Casting so much positive light on an underrated bike. I wish so bad there was a 400F.
At first I thought I was one of the only one's who enjoyed this bike but the response and community surrounding it has been awesome! You and me both that would have to be a passion project for Honda..
I've said it so many times... We need a modern xr400...
I beat the piss out of this 250f and raced it at a 24 and used it for drilling in my buddy’s back yard turn track we built thing is so much perfect noise level great power for how heavy it is. I had the lift and race tech suspension done to hit jumps and boy did I send it! Yoshi pipe and let’s see race tech custom shock was trash blew up on me 3 times after that the stock one did just fine with the extender. Sweet bike
@@chrisvillarreal2752 where would I go to get that race tech suspension
@@akajonesy4388 Go to Bruce’s suspension. Hell hook you up with everything.
Game changer of an upgrade for sure! The best part is that you can pickup one of these bikes new for cheap, learn on it and get the hang of pushing it's limits and then add this kit and you'd have a new bike that is more capable for sure. Can't wait to hear how you like it on the trail, hope it still feels right and has that compliant ride as well. Getting close to 100k subs, yeah baby!
I was blown away when you put the bikes side by side. Huge difference looks like a different bike👍
Awesome video! You make it look so easy. Looking forward to seeing the comparison video! 🔥🙌
Thank you Ronnie!! I can't wait to rip these things in the desert.
Love the videos can’t wait to install all my parts an ride it. Keep it up your putting out the best content for the crf250f rite an showcase the product great.
Thank you Jacob!! I can't wait to rip these things in the desert.
Makes the stock one look like a 125 lol that’s wild! Awesome stuff man🤙🏼
Holy crap I had no idea that you could lift a bike that's super cool! The difference is insane, looking pretty awesome with all that bling
Thank you so much - currently have R1250 GSA and 300Rally with Rally Raid level 2 Rear. I am also 6'4" - Love the height of current bike and have CRF250F on order - I just ordered everything you mentioned for the height lift! I mentioned you in the comments when ordering. Hope they give you some credit.
Beautiful piece of kit especially finishing it off with the side stand adapter 👌👌👌
First off , I love your videos always super inspirational, I have the 2022 250 and I’m so short that’s the bike I can actually touch the ground on but that set up looks awesome please keep making videos I love them thank you
Thank you Aristeo I really appreciate the support! The nice thing about the linkage is you can lower it as well. Plenty of content incoming.
Man! I just got my 250f. Minimal riding so far but I want to install this lift after seeing your video. Also can’t wait for your review on Bruce’s suspension.
I like the fact you can raise or lower the height with the same parts.
It does make it convenient! Especially if you were to spend all this time then not like the way it rides.. Quick swap back to stock.
Awesome bike...
These trail bikes are on fire.
Its a modern take on the old Honda XR250R now....nice work
Starting to make them look like an ‘ol XR250R. Tastefully done. Kudos.
That is one beautiful Honda!
Hyperlite did well sending you this stuff, definitely will purchase a few of their items if I get the bike.
That is dope!
Position and looks!
Thank you!! I am loving this bike more and more each day.
I feel your pain brother, 1,92mtr. 95 kg., i had to raise everything in my life. My lazyboy, stove, desktop, bicycles. They even gave me a lower chair in primary school, so the desk wouldn't balance on my knees! Physical Therapy and back pains followed.
Ergonomics matter a lot! Take it from a middle aged Dutchie, make sure it fits!!!
That's the difference between Noraly's bike and sasquatch's bike. Great video man !!!!!!!!
Looks amazing! My short ass would be taking Alexis’s bike, but the transformation is awesome to have those options
What a change! Looks great 👍🏼
Thank you Nate!!
That has to be about the trickest 250F out there! Awesome!
Scott's personal bike beats it for sure but I am far from done with mine!
That is a crazy difference
I was shocked..😂
Looks fantastic! Scott really has the parts for these bikes. I have these parts, just haven't had the time to install them yet. Now, just send those forks out to Bruce Triplett, and REALLY be blown away!! Heads up, if your thinking about the Hagon shock from Bruce, the clevis will not fit on the Hagon (eliminating the lift in the rear). But there is a solution!!! Olimotos sells a shock with 1.4" lift, and more travel. I'm assuming you used the linkage on the "stock" position? If it was used on the "raise" position, that would give the rear a total of 2.4" of lift (1.4" for the clevis, and 1" for the link), correct?
I like the how to videos, thank you!
The lift makes it a different creature Tann !
I think it's safe to say you're going to have the trickest, sickest CRF250F on the internet.
I’ve done quite a few mods to my 250L and pegs might just be my favorite
Hey where can I get some of those snap off tools 😂 bike looks great I have that same Honda 2018
I put the tusk lighting kit on my 2023 with thicker pro taper bars and a headlight aaand a speedometer
Love the channel. I just bought a new crf250f and I'm thinking about lifting it. Can you buy just the rear shock lengthening clevis to lift it, or do you need to get the corona linkage as well?
Hey Tanner, Thansk for all you and Alexis do... I have a 2023 Honda CRF300L Rally, and I’m tall with ridiculously long (38” inseam) legs.
Are any of these parts compatible to lift my Rally?
Some mountain bikes have those little reversible spacers to change suspension height. They are called "flip chips" in the mountain bike world. My Niner has them on it.
I like that name haha! That's awesome and good to know, hope all is well brother👊🏻
I’m from Ontario Canada and I ordered everything in this video and it cost me $850 + another $250 duty free charge at pickup. But that’s the price of ordering from the states lol. Can’t wait to get it all on and go rip.
Update: 100% recommend. I could not actually believe how much better my 250 is with these parts. Hight, Handling and Wheelies are so my better.
Would you have the torque speck for front fork caps. Thanks
How do you like the anker pegs, I want to get some for my ttr and wondered if they were worth the money
You get the torque specs yet? Awesome video.
I'm stuck between getting this bike or a klx300r...
I have a 01 cr250r... but want something more trail friendly but still super fun, low maintenance... so I can teach my son how to ride. He's almost 4. I don't want to be constantly clutching the 2 stroke to putt around.
I like the crf250f looks better but I also like what the klx offers in stock form. I'm torn between the 2 for sure...
I’m inspired that’s sic.
Personal experience know the need for no less then 13" of clearance is an absolute must. 14" is a bonus.
Being this bike is pretty much bullet proof the mods are more icing. The BIGest reason this bike is a hit for me, NO radiator. Lots of times I free lance thru the woods and there is nothing but scrub oak and pine that send you to the books looking for a replacement rad.
You'll have this bike a long time with proper maintenance (oil and filter changes). A quality synthetic oil will prove the point.
BRO!!! This was the video I’ve been searching for 🤘
I had Bruce do my suspension last year. But thought I couldn’t lift it. Cuz the lift was in a kit, not broke out like you showed. I’ve never ordered parts faster in my life!!! Easy install and it kept my sag the same🤘
Thanks for all the 250f info, really helpful on turning this bike into one I’m not getting rid of now.
I’m curious though, one of the bikes I was looking at upgrading to was the xtrainer. I was curious about Alexis’ opinion vs the 250f. I’m also a short rider, seeking out more technical single track??
Wanting same info
Crf250f vs xtrainer
Get a yoshi for it it would give it so much better performance and down low power
What did this kit do to the wheelbase length? Back wheel wheelbase would be shorter and front be longer! balanced out?
Did you need to add any extra oil to the forks with the new fork extenders?
Do you know if the parts work on a 250L? trying to lift mine but its not an F and they aren't getting back to me.
I’m 6’2” and my brother has the 450r, how would you say it compares to the size of the stock 450r because while the engine is way way too much for me the height of it feels really good. I mean I’m not short but I’m not 6’4” and if your almost straight legged if be afraid I wouldn’t be able to touch especially if I put the hagon shock on the rear yk; what are your thoughts I’m 6’2” an 185lbs
Have you found a steering dampening system yet for this bike?
do you think is possible to use this lift kit on a 2009 crf 230L? if not do you have another recommendation or different kit that i could use?
this bike is money!!! I got first dibs on it
Advice torque and lock tite those bar mounts mine came off mid race! And I thought I had them on tight! Had to ride 45min with a wobbly handle bar. I hit a lot of trees 😂
Good to know haha!!! That sounds like a good time.
Hey, my mate has just imported one of these into UK and the first thing I noticed was the height issue. I used to do MX so I was put off the bike, telling my mate it looks like its been lowered slightly, not realing this is the satandard ride height outa the box. So, if you raise the rear ride height with that kit the problem you have is there is no room to also raise the front so that it keeps its natural geometry. Still, a nice bike for beginners cos my mate has never done off road or ridden off road bikes. Im sure it could also benefit from a larger rear sprocket to make it a little more lively. What's your take on that!
Did you compare the crf250F to the klx300R?? Preference between the two
No skepticism here, looks pretty cool. It will definitely fit you better now. Are you going to do any engine mods, ie a bore kit?
Thank you Doobie!! Stock for now to keep reliability but maybe a year or so down the line.
looks pretty good on there, hope you like it, im 5 fott 11 and i would prefer my bikes to sit lower.
Thank you! I am sure I will, sometimes low is better but I really do get hung up all the time in the conditions I ride in so every inch matters.
Do they make one for the 2023 model
Do they sell a kit for the 300L I'll check the link and search
its like a modern xr250r and i love it
Whats your inseam length ?
Thanks
And I quote... I dont wanna have to redo the suspension on the crf 300l... I feel like had someone had sent you the suspension you'd still have it lol. As I would mine lol
What bend bar please!
These parts would probably fit on a 300L?
Can I get a lift kit for a 2023 crf 125 big wheel?
Amigo a crf 250 aqui no Brasil está andando até 380 cilindradas
Looks amazing. That's crazy the change those parts brought. Now, the 250f's will be selling like hotcakes because ADV daily haaaa
I was shocked.. 😂 I'd love to see more of these on the trails!
São esses protetores que quero instalar na minha CRF250f, infelizmente não consigo comprar, a pesar de as peças serem de ótima qualidade, não tenho dinheiro para tanto.
Makes Lexis bike look like a 110, dangggggggg!
Looks like a totally different bike!
Is the suspension on this thing better than the CRF300L? Struggling *a little bit* to figure out why you ended up getting rid of that and its rough ride, but then ended up with another cheap Honda bike. What do you like more about this one that you didn't like about the 300L?
This is kinda late but yes the CRF 250f is better off-road it's lighter suspension may be slightly better for off-road the 300 is a dual sport
Thank for the link to the top clamp and foot pegs!
What bars did you chose?
These Tusk Fat Bars! One of my favorites.
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-chub-1-1-8%22-big-bar-p
Awesome!
*UPDATE* This is no longer sold as a complete kit, which is good because I HIGHLY encourage you to upgrade the rear shock. You cannot use the extended Clevis with the Hagon shock, but you can still run the Corona adjustable linkage and front fork extenders. Parts are constantly being improved and updated so be sure to check out hyperlitemoto.com/
Interesting upgrade. However, since one can only polish a turd of a front suspension but so far, isn't there a salvaged modern suspension fork that would fit, though professional tuning would likely be required? Looking at the CRF 250F as an old dude's play bike to replace a very well sorted '03 KDX220 that I never should have sold. Thoughts?
Can you use just the linkage to raise the bike? Or do you need the lengthening kit as well?
You would get a little raise but the big gains come from the extended Clevis.
So seat height is 37 inch now?
Dude I NEED a review of the ride quality after these upgrades my purchase rests on your shoulders lmao you’ve got me sold on this for a farm bike but I’m a 6’3 big guy so I need to know if the lift and a future suspension upgrade is the final key to this bike
All it took was one ride and I was sold just brought home my 2023 250f Honda sponsor this dude!
I'm 6'2, and can tell you the lift kit and Bruce's suspension is THE ticket for this bike.
@@usmc03 what’s your new seat height?
@@austintaylor753 I've never measured it, but it's tall, and I'm 6'2"
@@usmc03 stock height is 34 inches I think, just curious what it is after lift
If you add just the lift kit, does the linkage add even more lift? Can you do just the lift or do you need both? Love the channel, fellow Ohio rider.
The lift kit (fork extenders and rear clevis) add 1.4" of lift, the link adds +1", stock, or -1". I'm not sure if he used the rear link at the "stock" position, or if he used it in the "+1" position
So what's the bigger differences between the F and L? Besides the L being street legal. Got a video on that?
It’s 🌽 !! They are two completely different bikes the 250F is a non street legal trail bike (the successor to the 250L). Mine has been converted and is a fair better performer off-road than the 2Fatty. I might make a video on the future to clarify. Hope all is well!!
@@AdventureDaily Yeah, been a while. I thought you stopped making videos only to find out I got unsubbed. Life's complicated but I'm back in the PNW for ADV riding with my dad ✌🏻😁
Pretty crappy that they don't send you the nuts for the engine mounts. Surely a company selling replacement ones knows that the stock ones are welded right?...
Makes me want to sell my YZ250FX. Very bad ass.
the fact that Honda hasn't hit up ya boi yet is crazy!
Maybe someday! I think they are butt hurt about my 450L videos😂
I miss my bike so much but I would never buy another one until I move out the BRONX SMH
I love everything except the bar risers and here is why. These risers are actually bringing the bar closer to the waist because of the rake angle. What you really need is an offset riser to take the bars away from your torso and waist to free up the cockpit. Love how it make the bike taller.
I agree they could be more offset but they are pushed forward a bit, I didn't show it but the holes are offset in the bar mounts and I also have them in the furthest position, still a positive change from stock👍🏻
@@AdventureDaily how do you this this compares to the old XR400r or XR250r?
can you pls do a how to video on a valve agistment on the crf 250f pls
Eventually! It will be a while before these bikes need it, it's a Honda, go till they tap!
@@AdventureDaily ok thanks I was wondering because of I want to get one and idk how to tune that bike
Haha I want to lower my Im 5”4 1/2 looking for a perfect bike for my size
Get a 50. Would be a good size bike for midgets
@@illhaveanother4365 well you sister doesn’t complain
Question - I've watched over 25 of your videos, looking at getting a bike in the next week, considered the 250F, just do trail riding, similar to what you guys do. No jumps, no supercross stuff - I'm 6ft 210lbs athletic build - I hear that people are quick to out grow the 250F after a month of riding, so why not go with the crf250rx? Seems to have more legs in it to grow and capabilities, Can you do a video on why the 250F is a better fit over the CRF250RX? Suspension seems better and more power, feel the same and yet more capable than the 250F. Price is not really an issue for me right now. Yes, you can upgrade the 250F suspension, brakes, etc but why put lipstick on a pig? Thanks. - Your thoughts?
Cost is a big factor for many, but for those who know, the bigger factor is the maintenance schedule. The 250f is about as simple and reliable as it gets.
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I found a dealer that will do $5400 OTD on this bike. Still debating the purchase. I live in Az...it'd be cool to meet up when you're out there. I also ride a 300 Rally. Plus a quad. I'm doing the Travel nurse thing and will be doing 7 on/7 off schedule so looking forward to my new schedule. I used to do the white the van but now its an F350 with a slide in camper. And a minivan when I want to impress the women. LOL
$5400 OTD is a great price. You should jump on it. Herr in San Diego, these bikes are going for 5k used. If you don't mind me asking, what dealership? Not Del Amo, right? Lol
@@usmc03 I spoke to soon. The salesman is a moron. I told them $5400 OTD and I would put half down. Somehow the salesman didn't understand that. Now they're telling me over 6K. LOL. They just lost a sale. I will be going there in 3 more hours to say no thanks. When I first went there the saleman didn't even know what the 250F was and its a really small dealer. Oh well. I have my new 300 Rally to ride. Maybe I shouldn't be spending money now anyway.
@Matthew Hoopes Yeah, dealers are being ridiculous right now. Just wait a few more months when the recession really gets rolling, they will come back to their senses. I paid $6k otd with the 3 year warranty, hopefully that will give you a ballpark for prices.
Forks via 1985.
They really are😂
And any hope of changing them out, as far as I’ve found, is a real headache and costly. I really do wish someone would offer a simple swap out solution.
What insurance do you use ?
300L who
Wish they kept the XR name plate instead of CRF
It makes the stock one look like a 125f
Right! I was thinking that earlier, crazy difference.
How much has this “cheap” CRF cost you so far?
Part of that “cheap” includes maintenance time and expense. If it weren’t for the extra down time/wrench time, I’d have a 250r in the garage instead. Of course, while these modifications aren’t necessary for most, it certainly should factor into the equation for anyone thinking about it.
Nothing for a 150f? Was gonna bling out the wife's bike.
The 230F and 150F share a near identical frame so give some parts a try!
Honestly, if they just made a new 400r, it probably would be the perfect bike.
Gonna have to call this bike corona19 It seems like everyone loves this name now that companies are making parts named after it for fs pretty sad all I can say
How much does the kit cost?