I even started breathing hard!! I really appreciate your videos..im in the market for a Rally and just seeing your experiences helped me prepare. Thank you!!
That’s awesome! Though they are quite similar, I think the L is a better trail bike and the Rally is more of a small capacity Adventure bike. That said, I’ve managed to get my Rally round a lot of the Peak District and had a run up Bomber Lane in Wales at the weekend. Will look up your trail rides! 👍
For suspension upgrade check out: ua-cam.com/video/dYJ626wNZRY/v-deo.html I have a 300 rally on order and wanna make and all-rounder adventure bike build Looking foward to see what fits on the rally... It seems like this bike really needs a suspension and an exhaust to shine...
Aye, I’d seen that, but they don’t really talk about the Rally. I guess it’s pretty similar, but not the same as few suspension makers are willing to confirm their L unit is fine for the Rally. It is changing every day though, and I spoke to several over the last few weeks. I have my list of call backs on Monday, so should have the latest info from all and I’ll share that Monday evening.
This was painful to watch. Not because you were slow. but because you don't seem to enjoy this type of riding ,you seem very scared.Maybe afraid to damage the bike.That can get you hurt.
Thanks! Yes scared (maybe not scared, but perhaps fear of falling, unless that’s the same thing) no to not enjoying it. I did enjoy it, quite a lot really, which is why I’m not sure about the scared thing. I know I need to go faster to make it easier, and that will come in time. It’s a new bike, a new trail, and other than a couple of other lighter trails, this is the first time I’ve done anything like this so bear with me! I’ll be getting in more practice over the coming months so I hope it gets less painful to watch. Thanks for persevering!
Thanks for the video mate that quarry road one looked quite interesting might have a go down that on the Strom once I've got a bash plate n some crash bars on it.
If you do Facebook, it was through a group called CRF300 North West, they’re out in the Peaks from time to time. Otherwise join the TRF perhaps? I’m out from time to time too 😉
If you do Facebook, it was through a group called CRF300 North West, they’re out in the Peaks from time to time. Otherwise join the TRF perhaps? I’m out from time to time too 😉
That said, the lack of my skills is still at least 80% of the problem 🤣. Though if I can sort the suspension then my skills probably become 90% of the problem. So I’m stuffed! Nothing for it but lots of practice. I definitely need it!
No offense intended. The suspension is fine for your level of experience. You just need a little more speed. Don't waste your money, spend it on lots of petrol and get loads of time on under your belt.
None taken. Will give that a try too. The internet is a wonderful place, with many helpful recommendations, some of which are the exact opposite of others. All are welcome and appreciated. Ride safe.
Looks like a lovely day out over some lovely ground, and a lovely bike. I don't know how experienced you are off road, but none of this looked particularly challenging, especially for the CRF300, you'll find your suspension will work better if you stand up more, and let the bike move around under you. Also I would say you need to be going a bit faster over some of the trickier bits, it's a lot easier to use momentum to get over small obstacles, than to balance at slow speed, and then need to use a handful of throttle. (Please don't take this as criticism, just a couple of friendly observations)
Coming home late from a tarmac workout on the Tuono V4. As a reward Andre takes me to wonderful tracks. Amazing! Also the hail. You're a tough bunch. One day I'll tackle TET U.K. on my Beta Alp 200. Hope sooner than later ;-) Cheers from Nürnberg, Günter
Thanks. It was a challenge. I definitely need to do something about the heavy breathing from my helmet mic when it gets tricky. So either get in shape or record audio out of the helmet. 🤣. I should probably do the former but will probably do the latter.
Hello - good job on the ride. Appreciate hearing the motor run a bit on your 300L- sounds good. I envy you getting out with your buddies and having some fun. Good for you! Video well done and enjoyed riding along with you. Best wishes from the US.
Not easily, if anything moving the Nav down would be easier. I just need to get better and gain more confidence to stand on the technical bits. Or get an L. 😉. Keeping the front suspension loaded up seems to make it easier but I can only do this standing.
It’s a BMW Navigator VI mounted in a Garmin Zumo 660 cradle. Video was done a while ago and is up on the channel. Let me know if you can’t find it. ua-cam.com/video/DP5BtfX7re8/v-deo.html
This was a super interesting ride. Lots of variety in road & trail surfaces. You had me worried a couple of times there! Happy you made it back home safely.
You were worried?! 🤣 As you may expect, I cut the couple of times I dropped the bike, and where I got stuck on an uphill step. Not because they make me look unskilled (I am unskilled, no doubt about that!) but because of the heavy breathing that accompanies fear. The learning continues!
She managed with me heading off to do the Leh-Manali highway in Ladakh a few years ago and also trail riding in Bolivia. At least here I’m never far from a road, I have mobile signal (mostly…) and a hospital is always near. It was mostly my pride that got dented, but it’ll recover 🤣
Great ride i did some of that route with High peak and porters TRF some weeks ago I think the yss shock is great for the cash i have just wired my gps on my CRF300 L the auxiliary socket is behind the headlamp for you guys that might be looking for it Would you have a GPX file of the route ?? Another great video
I don’t have a .gpx but I’m sure I can create one. I looked at the YSS, but even for the price, 105kg is a bit soft for me + luggage. I have a plan B 😉. My forks will be taking a trip on Monday!
@@simon7123 the T7 is a brilliant bike. If I didn’t have a GS, (and the CRF didn’t exist) that would be top of the list. The only slight thing is that I wish they could have found 20kg of weight saving somewhere. Everything else about it was great, though CMC’s demo bike could have done with heated grips. There was ice beside the road when I did my test ride. The engine is a peach and the gearing spot on. The only slight reaction was when I priced it up, picking all the toys from the extras list (including Akra and Ohlins) and then saw the end price, and started scaling back to what I really needed….
Nice trails some were a little rutted but in no way past the bikes limits not even close !! Given some weeks of workouts like that and you'll be going a lot faster I'm sure !!
That sucks. May they get some more soon. Mine’s about to have a break for a few weeks. There’s no Rally specific fork upgrades available, so it seems that if I want a Rally specific fork, then they need a Rally fork to play with. Mine will be collected on Monday and returned later in May. By the time you get your Rally the parts and upgrades market should have sorted itself out. Good luck!
You will not be disappointed 😉. The problem has been finding some that is specifically designed for the Rally. It’s almost the same as the L, but carrying an extra 10kg of bike weight plus luggage. I’ve found some but it’s not exactly off the shelf. Sometimes you have to help them make and fill the shelf!
@@PeakMotorcycles The 10kg diference it's not a problem, at max that can mean only heavyer springs, but the preload can be enough to compensate for the weight diference, my advice is to talk to a suspension tunner.
@@ERUtheWINDRIDER I have. Several in fact. And the manufacturer will be using my forks to set up the cartridge and the local suspension tuner (and distributor) will be doing my personal setup for my weight on a Rally and enough preload to add 15kg of luggage.
@@timjrvine I think my laptop is up to it, I just don’t have a 4K display, but I don’t suppose that matters. If 4K/60 is taking too long, I’ll drop it to 30. Thanks for the suggestion. (Turns out my 3 year old i7 8750/GTX1070 laptop is more than capable of doing 4K video, I’ll see how fast the fans will run!)
@@NVK85 if only! The 300 has a new frame, and welded subframe, new swingarm too so almost nothing from the 250 fits. Gear lever but not rear brake lever. Some clutch and front brake levers, but not all. The racks are different too.
Looks like fun. I'll pick up my Rally this week. Can't wait! Cheers from the USA. 👍
Hi, seems like there’s a few Rally’s arriving in the US this week. It’s awesome that they are finally trickling through. Ride safe!
I even started breathing hard!!
I really appreciate your videos..im in the market for a Rally and just seeing your experiences helped me prepare. Thank you!!
Thanks Steve. I’ll try to get fitter 🤣
Thanks for the video. We have just received a fleet of the 300L and are introducing Trail riding, so good to see what we will be getting.
That’s awesome! Though they are quite similar, I think the L is a better trail bike and the Rally is more of a small capacity Adventure bike. That said, I’ve managed to get my Rally round a lot of the Peak District and had a run up Bomber Lane in Wales at the weekend. Will look up your trail rides! 👍
@@PeakMotorcycles Thanks I have subscribed so likewise will check your vids out thanks
@@RJHMotorbikeTraining thanks, and likewise.
For suspension upgrade check out:
ua-cam.com/video/dYJ626wNZRY/v-deo.html
I have a 300 rally on order and wanna make and all-rounder adventure bike build
Looking foward to see what fits on the rally...
It seems like this bike really needs a suspension and an exhaust to shine...
Aye, I’d seen that, but they don’t really talk about the Rally. I guess it’s pretty similar, but not the same as few suspension makers are willing to confirm their L unit is fine for the Rally. It is changing every day though, and I spoke to several over the last few weeks. I have my list of call backs on Monday, so should have the latest info from all and I’ll share that Monday evening.
This was painful to watch. Not because you were slow. but because you don't seem to enjoy this type of riding ,you seem very scared.Maybe afraid to damage the bike.That can get you hurt.
Thanks! Yes scared (maybe not scared, but perhaps fear of falling, unless that’s the same thing) no to not enjoying it. I did enjoy it, quite a lot really, which is why I’m not sure about the scared thing. I know I need to go faster to make it easier, and that will come in time. It’s a new bike, a new trail, and other than a couple of other lighter trails, this is the first time I’ve done anything like this so bear with me! I’ll be getting in more practice over the coming months so I hope it gets less painful to watch. Thanks for persevering!
Thanks for the video mate that quarry road one looked quite interesting might have a go down that on the Strom once I've got a bash plate n some crash bars on it.
There’s quite a few storm-friendly lanes around, so yes definitely. Happy to show you around if you like.
@@PeakMotorcycles Thanks mate I'll have to take you up on that when I've upped the protection on her a bit :)
Pick up my rally next week. Would love to find a group like this to ride with. Am based warkshire but around matlock bath most weekends 🤣🤣
If you do Facebook, it was through a group called CRF300 North West, they’re out in the Peaks from time to time. Otherwise join the TRF perhaps? I’m out from time to time too 😉
If you do Facebook, it was through a group called CRF300 North West, they’re out in the Peaks from time to time. Otherwise join the TRF perhaps? I’m out from time to time too 😉
@@PeakMotorcycles perfect thanks m8 hopfuly catch you on the lanes one day then. Keep up the good content pal
Was this filmed before or after your suspension upgrade?
A long time before! And part of the reason for it. One of them at least.
That said, the lack of my skills is still at least 80% of the problem 🤣. Though if I can sort the suspension then my skills probably become 90% of the problem. So I’m stuffed! Nothing for it but lots of practice. I definitely need it!
No offense intended. The suspension is fine for your level of experience. You just need a little more speed. Don't waste your money, spend it on lots of petrol and get loads of time on under your belt.
None taken. Will give that a try too. The internet is a wonderful place, with many helpful recommendations, some of which are the exact opposite of others. All are welcome and appreciated. Ride safe.
Looks like a lovely day out over some lovely ground, and a lovely bike. I don't know how experienced you are off road, but none of this looked particularly challenging, especially for the CRF300, you'll find your suspension will work better if you stand up more, and let the bike move around under you. Also I would say you need to be going a bit faster over some of the trickier bits, it's a lot easier to use momentum to get over small obstacles, than to balance at slow speed, and then need to use a handful of throttle. (Please don't take this as criticism, just a couple of friendly observations)
I’m learning and don’t get as much time as I’d like to practice. All tips are welcome! Thank you
Coming home late from a tarmac workout on the Tuono V4. As a reward Andre takes me to wonderful tracks. Amazing! Also the hail. You're a tough bunch.
One day I'll tackle TET U.K. on my Beta Alp 200. Hope sooner than later ;-)
Cheers from Nürnberg, Günter
If we didn’t ride in the rain (or hail!) we wouldn’t ride at all 🤣
@@PeakMotorcycles True grit
Excellent content thanks for the videos always interesting cheers Phil 👍
Thanks. It was a challenge. I definitely need to do something about the heavy breathing from my helmet mic when it gets tricky. So either get in shape or record audio out of the helmet. 🤣. I should probably do the former but will probably do the latter.
Hello - good job on the ride. Appreciate hearing the motor run a bit on your 300L- sounds good. I envy you getting out with your buddies and having some fun. Good for you! Video well done and enjoyed riding along with you. Best wishes from the US.
Thank you sir! I’m now at 600 miles so will be getting the first service done and I can then see what 7-10k rpm does and sounds like.
Is it possible to mount the speedo onto the handlebars and bring the Nav screen down for better visibility in technical stuff without standing?
Not easily, if anything moving the Nav down would be easier. I just need to get better and gain more confidence to stand on the technical bits. Or get an L. 😉. Keeping the front suspension loaded up seems to make it easier but I can only do this standing.
Hi, Very interesting video. A map or Gpx file of your route would be good. Keep up your interesting videos. Cheers
Aye, I’ll sort that. Thanks! Just need to work out how to share it on YT…
What gps are you using and how is it mounted ? Can you do a video showing it ?
It’s a BMW Navigator VI mounted in a Garmin Zumo 660 cradle. Video was done a while ago and is up on the channel. Let me know if you can’t find it.
ua-cam.com/video/DP5BtfX7re8/v-deo.html
This was a super interesting ride. Lots of variety in road & trail surfaces.
You had me worried a couple of times there!
Happy you made it back home safely.
You were worried?! 🤣 As you may expect, I cut the couple of times I dropped the bike, and where I got stuck on an uphill step. Not because they make me look unskilled (I am unskilled, no doubt about that!) but because of the heavy breathing that accompanies fear. The learning continues!
@@PeakMotorcycles Show your wife this video haha
She managed with me heading off to do the Leh-Manali highway in Ladakh a few years ago and also trail riding in Bolivia. At least here I’m never far from a road, I have mobile signal (mostly…) and a hospital is always near. It was mostly my pride that got dented, but it’ll recover 🤣
Great ride i did some of that route with High peak and porters TRF some weeks ago I think the yss shock is great for the cash i have just wired my gps on my CRF300 L the auxiliary socket is behind the headlamp for you guys that might be looking for it Would you have a GPX file of the route ?? Another great video
I don’t have a .gpx but I’m sure I can create one. I looked at the YSS, but even for the price, 105kg is a bit soft for me + luggage. I have a plan B 😉. My forks will be taking a trip on Monday!
@@PeakMotorcycles yes i am only 78k so it works well and on big trips i will use my T700 good riding that looked a great day out
@@simon7123 the T7 is a brilliant bike. If I didn’t have a GS, (and the CRF didn’t exist) that would be top of the list. The only slight thing is that I wish they could have found 20kg of weight saving somewhere. Everything else about it was great, though CMC’s demo bike could have done with heated grips. There was ice beside the road when I did my test ride. The engine is a peach and the gearing spot on. The only slight reaction was when I priced it up, picking all the toys from the extras list (including Akra and Ohlins) and then saw the end price, and started scaling back to what I really needed….
Looks fun, you sound like your having a panic attack 😂
🤣 I cut all the swearing too 😁. Despite that, I had a blast!
Nice trails some were a little rutted but in no way past the bikes limits not even close !!
Given some weeks of workouts like that and you'll be going a lot faster I'm sure !!
Thanks Vince! I hope so. Definitely more my limits than the bikes. Though given that I can get down it, as a novice, on my first go gives some hope!
@@PeakMotorcycles Just Relax and get your bum off the seat the bike will do the rest !
@@vince38curious2 aye, I expect it will!
I can't wait for my 300 rally to come in. The dealer is out and I have to wait for more to come in.
That sucks. May they get some more soon. Mine’s about to have a break for a few weeks. There’s no Rally specific fork upgrades available, so it seems that if I want a Rally specific fork, then they need a Rally fork to play with. Mine will be collected on Monday and returned later in May. By the time you get your Rally the parts and upgrades market should have sorted itself out. Good luck!
Yeah, that's okay about the wait, no worries. Yours will be sweet with the upgrades.
Great video 👍
Thanks Cumo! I was way out of my depth 🤣
Cracking ride out bud cheers 👍🏻
Thanks. My skills definitely need some work 🤣. Plenty of areas to work on but great to find some new trails.
Do not cheap out on suspension, the money you put into it will be the best spent money bike wise.
You will not be disappointed 😉. The problem has been finding some that is specifically designed for the Rally. It’s almost the same as the L, but carrying an extra 10kg of bike weight plus luggage. I’ve found some but it’s not exactly off the shelf. Sometimes you have to help them make and fill the shelf!
@@PeakMotorcycles The 10kg diference it's not a problem, at max that can mean only heavyer springs, but the preload can be enough to compensate for the weight diference, my advice is to talk to a suspension tunner.
@@ERUtheWINDRIDER I have. Several in fact. And the manufacturer will be using my forks to set up the cartridge and the local suspension tuner (and distributor) will be doing my personal setup for my weight on a Rally and enough preload to add 15kg of luggage.
Beautiful countryside. If you can shoot in 4k 60fps, it would look even better. Not sure how much more cost/hassle that is.
I’ll give it a try. Not sure what my GoPro Hero 7’s will record, but I think they’ll do 4K. Not sure if my laptop is up to it, but worth a try…
Ok, so hero 7’s will do 4K. Not sure how long my 128gb cards will take, or if my laptop is up to it. Happy to try though! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@PeakMotorcycles 4k 30fps would be fine too
@@timjrvine I think my laptop is up to it, I just don’t have a 4K display, but I don’t suppose that matters. If 4K/60 is taking too long, I’ll drop it to 30. Thanks for the suggestion. (Turns out my 3 year old i7 8750/GTX1070 laptop is more than capable of doing 4K video, I’ll see how fast the fans will run!)
@@PeakMotorcycles yea no 4k screen needed but the laptop might take off 🤣
How is the seat comfort? It is so narrow...
It’s ok. Not spectacular, but I’ve done a few long days on it and it’s not bothered me too much.
@@PeakMotorcycles i see, thx for feedback)
@@NVK85 I’m sure Seat Concepts will have something better out in due course once there’s more bikes out there.
@@PeakMotorcycles Oh. I thought seat of CRF250 and seat of CRF300 are the same =)
@@NVK85 if only! The 300 has a new frame, and welded subframe, new swingarm too so almost nothing from the 250 fits. Gear lever but not rear brake lever. Some clutch and front brake levers, but not all. The racks are different too.