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Honda CRF300L and Rally and LS

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Gravel Guy said:
Almost 400 miles on the little 300; maybe I have a better feel for what it is and what it is not.
Without getting too windy, for the way I use a motorcycle (as a tool that makes me .65 cents a mile for real estate) I think the pros outweigh the cons. It is slow off the line, but not too bad. I ran up 49 north today at 65 with no problems. My magnetic tank bag works to help with carrying stuff, and I’ve got some old pannier racks that will get butchered for a new rear rack. Someday maybe a better seat (will cut off that stupid strap handle this weekend) And I’m still sitting at or just above 70MPG. Rode about 40 miles of gravel this week, and the Rally handled everything just fine, just mind your gears and she will pull. I think it is a keeper! 😎. @Windmill you should ride one of these, if you haven’t. BTW, after about 150 miles, my fuel gauge is showing 1 little bar left……is that how they all are? First gas gauge I’ve ever had on a bike. Thanks folks…
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Gravel Guy said:
Almost 400 miles on the little 300; maybe I have a better feel for what it is and what it is not.
Without getting too windy, for the way I use a motorcycle (as a tool that makes me .65 cents a mile for real estate) I think the pros outweigh the cons. It is slow off the line, but not too bad. I ran up 49 north today at 65 with no problems. My magnetic tank bag works to help with carrying stuff, and I’ve got some old pannier racks that will get butchered for a new rear rack. Someday maybe a better seat (will cut off that stupid strap handle this weekend) And I’m still sitting at or just above 70MPG. Rode about 40 miles of gravel this week, and the Rally handled everything just fine, just mind your gears and she will pull. I think it is a keeper! 😎. @Windmill you should ride one of these, if you haven’t. BTW, after about 150 miles, my fuel gauge is showing 1 little bar left……is that how they all are? First gas gauge I’ve ever had on a bike. Thanks folks…
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Good looking bike. Did you trade in the KLR?
 
@WoodButcher, Changed the oil yesterday, pretty easy to get to everything. Kinda wish that Honda had followed the KLR system of sealing the oil filter with an o-ring. They get you for a filter AND a gasket, but oh well.... The clutch cable needed a bit of adjustment (bedding in, I'm sure). We'll see how long all of that bodywork lasts, but I do like the minimalist windscreen and the headlight(s). Little bugger is a fun bike! :) :sun:
 
@ nearly 1000 miles, got to ride a few higher speed sweepers lately and I also like the stability of the USD front forks. Without a fork brace the flex can be felt on my KLR (for example) but I can't imagine needing a fork brace on this Honda. Back suspension will need an upgrade at some point, and the seat. :thumb:
 
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