2022 HONDA CRF300L SPECS, REVIEWS AND COMMON PROBLEMS

I did something similar with the 250 Rally, and I figured it was time to do the same with the 300 L. Again, all of this is my personal opinion based on my riding style, budget, skill level, and local riding conditions*.

* The riding conditions are most likely the most important factor. We have plenty of gravel roads, but true off-roading is difficult to come by legally.

My opinion is meaningless on the internet, and you must decide for yourself. I have to keep reminding myself that this is supposed to be a LIGHT 300 cc do-anything-go-anywhere worry-free motorcycle, not an over farkled BMW GS space craft. To be honest, NONE of the mods are absolutely necessary.

Disclaimer: There are numerous links to the websites of manufacturers and/or retailers. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links.

CATEGORIES
I’ve created four categories to help you understand what’s important and what’s not. Again, based on my experience.

MUST DO Mods that I believe are required for me to use the bike as I desire.

AWESOME TO HAVE
Although not required, some actual factual benefits can be obtained at a reasonable cost.

BURNING MONEY
Nice things, but either not necessary or too expensive for me.

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Recommended mods for Honda CRF 300 L – Project Honda CRF 300 L (wordpress.com)

CRF’s Exclusive Air Box Mod Kit

Everything you need to boost your motor’s air volume and velocity.

Kit Contents:

Air box stock door
Door seal
There are six air box vents.
Simply drill the holes, mount the air box vents, and replace the stock door.

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CRF300L Rally’21-23 – Air Box Mod Kit | CRF’s Only (crfsonly.com)

For some reason, the CRF 300L and Rally have extremely high seat heights (over 35 inches) “and taller than the AFRICA TWIN?! ), which is unusual for a small displacement beginner bike. So we have some options to help you get your feet back on the ground.

We are pleased to offer KOUBA LINK lowering links for the Honda CRF 300L and Rally, which lower the bike by 1-3/4 inches “

Fits both the standard and rally versions of the CRF 300L 2021-2023.

Please keep in mind that all lowering links change the rear shock linkage leverage ratio, effectively softening the rear shock spring. And it’s already too soft for most riders, as it’s designed for a beginner rider weighing 100 pounds. If you ride primarily on the street, it won’t be a big deal, but if you ride off-road on loose surfaces, it will cause the bike to plow through corners rather than carving them. If it makes sense, the front end will push.

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Lowering Links by SRC MOTO – HONDA CRF 250L & Rally

For some reason, the CRF 300L and Rally have extremely high seat heights (over 35 inches) “and taller than the AFRICA TWIN?! ), which is unusual for a small displacement beginner bike.

So we have some options to help you get your feet on the ground. We are pleased to offer these custom-shaped lowering seats, which reduce seat height by 2.5 inches “. These are brand new HONDA seats that have been hand shaped and re-formed to lower the seat height by 2.5 inches.” There is still one-half “There is plenty of foam cushion in the main seating area, so normal ADV riding will be fine, but if you are a hard-charging off-roader who frequently gets airborne, landings may be a little firm!:-)

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Lowered Seat HONDA CRF 300L & Rally (Red) – SRC MOTO

Designed specifically for the 2021 Honda CRF 300L & Rally.

This prevents your side stand from sinking into soft ground or hot pavement!
Don’t discover why these are so popular the hard way!
Don’t return to your parked bike to discover it on its side after leaving it on hot pavement or loose soil!
Also available in a 1/2″ taller version for bikes with taller suspension settings, which can cause the bike to lean over on the stand too far.

This side stand extension has a large contact surface (50% larger than stock) that improves the motorcycle’s parking footprint on rough and soft terrain.

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Side stand foot enlarger – HONDA CRF 250L & Rally 2013-2019 – SRC MOTO

The suspension is sprung far too lightly, and the damping is insufficient, according to CRF 300l and Rally owners. The bike appears to be set up for a beginner rider weighing 100 pounds; here’s how to fix that. Increasing the spring tension or adjusting the pre-load will not solve the problem.

Ohlins STX46 Shock for HONDA CRF 300L Rally 2021
The shock comes with two spring options. The shock’s factory-installed (64Nm/mm-6.53Kg/mm) spring is for riders weighing up to 175 lbs (80 kg), while the stiffer (7.0Nm – 7.15Kg/mm) spring is for riders weighing 175 lbs-215 lbs. For an additional $96 we offer an extra Heavy Ohlins Spring (75 Nm/mm- 7.65Kg/mm) for 225 lb-260 lb riders (102-118 kg) available above. If you prefer, we can install the heavy or extra heavy spring for you for an $85 installation fee. Simply add the spring installation service to your cart, and we will swap out the springs (Only available for Rally models), usually the same day you place your order, so there will be no shipping delays. (If you are installing on an ABS model, please see the ABS install supplement sheet here.)

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Ohlins Rear Shock for HONDA CRF 300L Rally 2021- – SRC MOTO

The ECU reflashes in the CRF 300L series recalibrate the base fueling and ignition timing to get the most out of your bike. Idle, cruising, transitional, and full throttle fueling are all remapped. Furthermore, the utilization zones of the stock oxygen sensor have been redefined to provide the best overall performance. All of these features work together to improve the overall drivability of the vehicle.

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MY21+ | ECU Tuning | Honda CRF 300 L and Rally – 550Performance LLC