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PcBuilder's 2014 Honda CRF250L Build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by PcBuilder14, Jun 28, 2014.

  1. Jul 26, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Haha yeah I know I'm just short. Hope it makes stopping more comfortable instead of me having to shift my whole body to one side just to feel stable :rolleyes:

    Broke the crappy OEM brake lever last time I dropped it. The Zeta levers are much nicer than I expected (better be for the price). They're not bright aluminum silver like I thought. They're a dark metallic grey which I like better and DEFINITELY feel more solid.
     
  2. Jul 27, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    Got the lowering link installed, clutch/brake levers installed, and raised the forks.

    Didn't have time to install the hand guards and wire the turn signals.

    Bike feels sooooooo much better and actually fits me now.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    Outstanding Private Brent. I think we've finally found something that fits you well!
     
  4. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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    Can actually touch the ground with both feet and easily pick it up off the kickstand while sitting on the bike haha plus the COG is noticeably better.
     
  5. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:31 PM
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    Noice. Now.........i expect 4th gear wheelies by the end of the summer!
     
  6. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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    Hah! You evidently have never ridden a 250cc dual sport...
     
  7. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    You're small enough and light enough....worth a shot
     
  8. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:54 PM
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    2nd gear probably, 3rd gear doubtful, 4th gear no way.

    Need to get a stage 1 performance kit to get a little extra oomph out of it as well as break it in more before I can do any wheelies in anything but 1st.
     
  9. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:57 PM
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    I'm teasing. You need to be super confident and used to your machine before that stuff
     
  10. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:03 PM
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    Very true, but I'll try it on grass right now. No big deal.

    The gf should be able to ride with me once I get a little more riding time in. Will definitely sit low enough with both of us on there.
     
  11. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:15 PM
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    How tall are you?
    And what size pants do you wear?
     
  12. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:18 PM
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    5' 4" and wear size 28/30 jeans.
     
  13. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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    LOL SO TINY!

    6'1" 185lbs 36/32
     
  14. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:21 PM
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    Ahh ok I was wondering why you wanted to lower the bike.
     
  15. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:22 PM
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    Fuck you and your height advantage

    Wish I was tall :(
     
  16. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    :brianr:
    Yeah, if I was like 3"-4" taller I wouldn't have bothered. But oh well, being on such a tall bike will make a street bike or cruiser a piece of cake if I ever get one.
    x2
     
  17. Jul 27, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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    No hard feeling. I love bugging Brent!

    Somedays i wish i was 5'10" and nothing but muscle. I could stand to loose a few pounds and work out regularly for once :/
     
  18. Jul 27, 2014 at 6:34 PM
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    Haha whatever

    I could stand to gain a few pounds I only weigh about 116 right now.I hate working out though, maybe whenever I finally deploy haha
     
  19. Jul 27, 2014 at 6:38 PM
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    I weighed more than that when i was 12 :eek:
     
  20. Jul 27, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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    Weighed between 115-120 in most of high school, weighed ~130 at the end of basic, but now I'm back down again haha

    113 was my minimum requirement to join the Air Force...
     

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