CRF230F Shakedown Ride - Small Bike, Big Adventures (SBBA) Ep. 1
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- So I finally decided to get back into dual-sport riding on my CRF230F. I've finally reached a point where it's capable of riding after a couple years of slowly fixing problem after freaking problem. I'm feeling confident enough to start taking trips on it again. In this episode I just go on a simple road trip to shake the bike down and reveal any major issues that it still has.
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This channel in 5 years:
"The Dakar Rally sucked on my TTR90".
Goals haha
LOL! Good call. 😄
The Baja is doable
Take the like just for the California intro alone
Also, please do a video on what you've done to this bike, it looks like a monster compared to my 250F
I thought that I was the only one who played that song when entering CA.
The welcome to California part earned this video a like from me!
Love the intro to California. 😂😂😂
lol same
I've done thousands of touring miles on a klx250s. Similar mpg. My favorite touring tire combo has been mt21 front, d605 rear. I get about 4000 miles with that combo. The d605 rear is better in rain than the mt21 rear.
Small displacement FTW! Back in 2018 I took my WR250R from Poland to Tajikistan and back. Made almost 25.000 miles. On a long trip like that 60 mpg is a big plus. Apart from that, on a small bike you're not tempted to take a huge pile of useless stuff with you. Only the essentials. Cheers.
Thank you, Frickin Jim, for the huge amount of information you have provided on performance enhancements for the CRF230F. You have done the experimenting and shared the details, allowing the rest of us to save time and money and select the best mods and avoid the others.
Most of us that like the 230 also like similar bikes like the XR250, CRF250X, KDX200, etc., and yes, the TT-R125, so we enjoy those videos also.
I agree with you about 95% of the time, which is about as much as we could ever expect from two dirt bike riders.
We look forward to more from you.
Dwight.
LOVED this video--UA-cam recommended it to me and you got an instant sub from me. Been looking at the crf230f as my first dirt bike for next year. Every video I find on it just solidifies the decision for me! And I agree, I don't need a brand new bike right off the lot, I'd rather get one used and see where it needs some attention. Fantastic video!!
First off, who the hell gave this a thumbs down? I mean just superimposing the communist flag over california makes you one of my new best friends 😄
Second, which riding area was that? South of Tahoe? Looked amazing!
Hahaha the Cali intro had me absolutely floored! Also I loved it when that cylinder stud broke loose practically under finger tension. Looking forward to more 230 vids, makes me want an older small-displacement air-cooled bike to go on adventures on again! there's definitely something endearing about the robust, pragmatic simplicity of a little dual sport and both the limited possessions you can travel with because of it along with he ease with which you can fix it.
Omg, you got me so psyched to tour my CRF230F around Washington state and camp out this summer, while riding some black diamond gnar trails on the side! I’m in love with my little bike!
Oh you'll be having a blast!
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I love downhills in neutral. We went to the Alps a few years ago and I found that the no engine downhills teach you such a lot about braking points and lines. My 230 would generally keep up with the bigger bikes who were using their engines. Great fun.
Don't know if you stopped doing videos or I just stop seeing them but it's good to see your still around and back to riding. Excellent as always.
Now this is something. I think this is the only new channel for me in 2020. that I really find interesting.
Great video as always, Gabe! You're a madman in the forest too :) Looking forward to the next episode for sure. Re: questions, I am curious about what you packed in the line of tools and maintenance stuff for your trip?
i'm also curious as to what tools, i also have a crf230f and am trying to get it ready for moto camping trips, thanks!
Love the video, and agree with much of what you said. I'm probably going with a pair of 230's next. (My wife rides too, an XT250, I ride XR650) In 2017 I bought a brand new TW200 and put 4000 miles on it in a few months. A few 600 mile trips in the midwest, and several 300 mile cruises. Its always funner on two wheels regardless of what bike, but it seems I have the most fun on the smaller ones.
As someone who adventure rides an XT250 I really enjoy this series.
Agree: touring on my GL1800 goldwing 6cylinder couch was so boring I sold it. Looking at 250s for adventure now.and my 500cc royal enfield 55-65 on back roads you do see(enjoy it) more at slower speeds
Man wish I had some friends that are down to go on some adventures like this. I’m 37 now and the only one still riding out of my friends my sons are now old enough but that means now I gotta buy more bikes.
Don't know if you have them in the states, but the Mitas E09 is the go to tyre for your kind of riding over here in Europe. They last pretty long, even on bigger bikes.
Ahh this makes me so happy. I think the first videos I watched of yours were the solo death valley trip videos... so I am really looking forward to watching this! And dude... 3:55... Pretty much sums it up! Hahah. Nicely done! 😂😂😂
Mr Pickles is amazing... I've got on out by me and I don't go enough. Magical.
This is awesome I love dirt bikes and I’m almost 18 and plan on financing one to help my credit and I was thinking exactly this bike it’s dope seeing your going to make a series on it 😁
Not bashing the 230, Its an awesome bike, and i own one. But, if you're looking to buy new, you should definitely check out the honda CRF250F. Is basically an upgraded version of the 230, with a bit more power, the same legendary dependability, and some modern improvements like hydraulic disc rear brakes. All this for under 5 grand.
you need to test the new KLX230r vs crf230f and test the new klx300r, kawasaki has 2 new inexpensive dirt bikes
I Love the 230. I sold mine about a year ago to finance another bike. I regretted it instantly. Ill buy another before too long...or maybe a FZ 07 first, ugghh I want all the bikes!
I picked up a 230f 2003 for 600 hundred and just needs a lil bit of carburetor work because of bad gas. Im so f.ing happy.
So you rode right past my house here in Reno ? Pretty cool. Still prefer the XR250r though..
Love my 230 for dirt biking, but for th he longer trips I saddle up the 250l. I just pick up a 04 xt225 but haven't had time to ride it and compare all of them together. I ride up 108 from Stockton and go back down 4 or 88 and try to hit as many trails I can.
I'm interested in your luggage set up and it seems like you had planned places to crash but if not I'd like to see what your camping set up would be.
Life goal. Overland a Honda Ruckus.
I fully agree that going a little slower is better. Looks like a great trip, to bad on the tire killing the budget.
Killer video! Little bikes rule!
The question for the next video.. Why ditch the bike if it stops dead? Can't you get enough tools to get you running again on this not so complicated little dirtbike? Eager to see your answer. I have a waist bag with about 7lb of tools and if the rectifier doesn't go bad I will get home.
We going to see the XR250 again?
Wanting to give motorbike camping a go myself on the xr. Just another cool way to enjoy the out doors.
So happy to see you back dual-sporting the 230F!!!! What gearing are you running? I sold my CRF230L and am back in the market for a dual sport. Debating on a plated and lowered DRZ400E, 230F or XT250, but this video is pushing me to go with a plated 230F....when I can find one. The engine and transmission on the 230 is quite amazing. I'd have the 230L pinned for 30 minutes at a time at an indicated 70 running super knobby Pirelli Scorpions and couldn't believe how comfortable it rode. Loving the new channel, but you'll always be Frickin' Jim to me. ; )
Why not the xr250? Not mocking the 230, but I'm actually curious.
That extra 20cc not worth it that's like 2-3k on value added in my opinion I got a dr200s and the 250 was 3k more fuk that for a lil shit of power
@@renerodriguez6300 There's a really big difference between the dr200 and the dr250. The only thing they have in common is two letters and two numbers.
The dr250 is a basically a dr350 with a smaller bore, but with the same power.
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I own both, CRF230 and XR250R 2002. Down low the 230F is much stronger than than the XR250. However, the XR will eat the 230F for dinner after 5th gear. Real world, the XR250 is about 25 pounds more than the 230F.
The 230F is more MX orientated, especially once the suspension has been fixed. Both are excellent bikes. However, the 250XR, is more open fire roads or desert racing. The 230F is more for woods.
Small bikes are great for adventure rideing done around 400 miles on a Yamaha wr125r and must say you can really get to chill and take in the views also not to mention cheap fuel !
You can keep up highway speeds on a 230? I'm wanting to do something similar to the TTR230 I just picked up but it doesn't seem like it can do much more than 50 to 60 at best. What's your secret for not getting ran down by cages? Lol
Let's see the luggage set up and what you brought!
Looks fun. I'm looking into getting a crf230f
Good video man! Question: can you give some details on your CRF230F throttle setup? Looks like something other than stock. I've been wanting to swap my 2006 CRF230F throttle setup to something that is easier to twist for my wife. Thanks!
Awesome! Yep welcome to Commifornia...and its getting more and more commi everyday trust me! I cant imagine wracking up those kind of miles on a ktm or crf450l that cost ten grand!
Nice!
Ive got a WR290F I've thought about doing this with.
Awesome ride Sonora Pass is cool? Ever right Highway 4?
Nice vid!! More with the 230
LMFAO @3:59! Welcome to the peoples republic of California! Awesome stuff as always dude!
Where are you paying $5.40 a gal. for gas? That's expensive even for Comifornia!
The East valley of California. $5.40 isn't too bad for that side. I've seen it get stupid high out there
Awesome video. I have a 230F that I sometimes prefer over my Husky 350 for a lot of the same reasons you mentioned in the video. It's just plain fun to ride...everywhere. Here's some questions. What's gearing were you running. The only time my 230F hits 70 is when I'm towing it on the trailer! How did you pack gear? The 230F has very few options for racks and gear carrying.
The fun will never end, it's adventure time
Were those all issues that came with the bike .That doesn't sound good .Great video "RIDE ON"
The 230 has my attention, I thought of looking for one of them for trail riding fun and selling my crf 450x. My gut tells me I'd regret doing it though. Cant help but wonder if a 230 would be a little better for trail use where I can chug the motor down in tight trails where my 450x doesnt like to do that.
I stood up for our state anthem. Nice touch.
Is there a build series on this bike? I'm very interested to know about all the luggage attachments and bags you have on the bike, Also did the bike come with a headlight assembly or did you install that yourself?
Great video hey Burns less oil than a xr650l too haha at 70 the 650l drinks the stuff lol.
After months of searching, I picked up a CA plated CRF230F yesterday! I figured it would be wise to revisit the videos from the master of CRF230Fness himself. Did you go back to a stock header and pipe for this trip?
Yeah. After playing with a few different exhaust setups I have concluded that the complete stock system with modified baffle or baffle out is all I need
I absolutely get it I've got a Harley that I love highway riding it's a freedom of its own especially when I want to ride at pretty moderate speeds.
But in saying that there's just a different type of ride when you're on like say my dr650 and cruising back roads that are not as well maintained and then dirt roads and then if I want up on the power lines it's a whole different freedom.
But get on any bike anyway that you can and just Cruise God bless everyone rubber side down Sunnyside up May the wind always be in your face.
Would you ever try it on your xr250r? And do you think any stock 230 is up for this challenge?
Man, I'm in Galt, where were you guys riding? Looks awesome
I base distance oil consumption on no more than an hour away lol
I remember when you were just a FrickinJim
Hi I was wondering how you got your suspension that high on a 230 because I have a 230 and I want to do the same thing
Why do I feel like I would tuck the front end on any of those corners at anywhere near that speed?
I got a crf230l. Can’t use dirt bikes for the street here in Hawaii. Can’t make a dirt bike streetlegal either.
I just don't know if the reliability, durability issues are worth it on a newer 4 stroke. The XR is obviously and shockingly irreplaceable by "modern technology". If I was going to buy a smaller new bike for some street and non racing off-road, I'd probably have to go with something like the Yamaha XT. I'd rather deal with trying to fix the soft, bottoming suspension issues off-road than trying to constantly stay on top of the entire maintenance of these small, cheapy "new tech" bikes. I'll just look for a well taken care of XR 250, do some one time mods and actually ride it!
Were you running any long-distance comfort mods? Like a jury rigged cruise control or cruising pegs or superior quality IKEA sheepskin rugs?
Great video, thanks. I am looking at a CRF230F and plan to buy one in the next couple of weeks. Your video answered the one burning question I have left about this bike, fuel mileage/range. Where I live there are 500 miles of ATV trails in the wilderness, but no gas stations out there. I want to go about 100 miles on a tank if possible. There is a loop I can do that is about 80 miles, so that is the shortest range I would need. I'd sure hate to run out of gas in the wilderness because there are not many riders out there sometimes. It seems that worst case scenario would be 75 miles on a tank? That was flat out the whole time right?
80 miles would be no problem if the trails are easy. Make sure you do measure your consumption and figure out what you're getting, because it will vary wildly based on terrain and your bike setup.
@@TortureTestMagazine Thanks. I would say the trails are pretty easy. I live on the edge of Superior National Forest, there is a trail head a block from my house. Its a 4 million acre forest with no houses or anything in there, except a lot of trees and rocks. Half the trails are fire roads that are not maintained with the exception of clearing trees that fall on the road. This area is glacial, so there are lots of rocks in the soil ranging from small to large. The roads where built in the 50's or earlier, so the rocks are embedded in the road surface everywhere. They are less than two cars wide and very curvy. On a dirt bike you can fly, but you have to be careful not to hit a large rock in a corner or you can be ejected. The other half of the trails are maintained by the local ATV clubs. They are pretty narrow and curvy, with steep hills, but they grade them from time to time and even haul in gravel for the bad spots. At times, there are spots with two feet of water on the trail. I'm 65 years old now and probably have slowed down a little. That's why I think a 230cc thumper would be a good match. And yes, I would of course check my mileage before I venture too far out into no man's land. Your video was a big help to figure out if this CRF230F is even a viable choice. I bought a Torture Test Magazine T-shirt! I can always use another good shirt, thanks.
Try a motoz tractionator enduro IT on the rear.
Dude. Can you please ride and review a KTM for funzies?
Your intro you kinda sounded like vanoss
Two things; Mr. Pickle looks like a green peanut, Pumper carb!
Hahaha he does!
Thats real Dual Sport hardcore ha ha!
So you held 70mph on the highway? Have you done any performance mods on the bike and like gearing and stuff? Asking cos I am interested in dual sporting a CRF230F.
What year is your 230? Mine is an 05 and I think it would be cool to make mine street legal so I can go places like you.
Damn dude, you really haul the mail.
You mention burning oil, are these bikes known to do that? I notice when I'm out riding aggressively I can actually smell a little burning oil at times but over a tank of gas, it didn't burn enough to really reflect on the dipstick.
Mine consumed oil from brand new. I had broken it in easy in accordance with the manual. First top end rebuild I did the same thing, and it consumed less oil but still did. The rest of the builds I broke it in hard and didn't have much consumption. This one I broke in crazy stupid hard with only a very light hone on the cylinder, and got oil consumption lower than I've seen before on this bike. So I don't know if they are known to consume oil, but I know that breaking it in mad stupid hard with a light hone results in very low consumption 😉
How do you know when you are ready for a trip mechanically? I keep wanting to do one, but I always find an excuse (IE: front tire has a slow leak, oil leaking, etc)
What bag do you have strapped to the back of your bike? the multicam one
Lol hammer and sickle...comiefornia. love the vid
Ever willing to have another youtuber along? Would love to get out and do something like this on my ktm 350
Occasionally, yeah, get into my DMs on Instagram
What’s so undersized about a CRF230?
I want to get into trail riding is this a good choice? , I have no experience with bikes
What gearing did you run for a trip like this on the 230?
How did the brakes respond?
What's your sprocket ratio for hwy top
"closed course in Mexico" haha right
How are you fixing the block threads?
I'm going to attempt a helicoil. Problem is there is not much room, so I may end up with an oil leak anyway
The commie flag... I’m dying 😂
Haha the California intro
Small bikes rule
Thumbs up from me!!!
Can anybody recommend a bike similar but for the smallest budget possible? Used and older?
Where u located..
gypsymanjeff 21 germany✊🏻
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