K-Tech Shock First Dirt Ride Impressions CRF300L

My first impressions of the K-Tech Razor-R Lite shock on my CRF300L on a familiar dirt route for a good comparison.

[marcochavane]

Love how you're incrementally doing each mod and reporting how each one improved the bike instead of throwing everything on at once with an unrealistic budget for most people.

[adkjeep]

I did the Race Tech front spring Kit on my CRF300L, it was night and day difference- zero bounce and with the correct oil in the forks it works amazing- I ride aggressive and I a lot of whoops and small jumps as well as pavement- the difference is way better than factory- around $150.00 for the kit-

You’ll be happy you did the modification- on road handling and braking is significantly increased on the positive side of things- I’m around 200lbs and 6’2” and it was the best modification I’ve done-

I’m looking into getting a new rear shock-

[erichalitsky]

Glad the shock worked out for you. And good on you for checking to see if there was anyone in that van ! 👍

[kennyd]

Did the Racetech front spring on my 250l last year. So far I have been very happy with it. It’s huge improvement off-road. Front end hasn’t been bouncy at all. Still have the stock rear shock with preload cranked up to the limit.

[josephpotterf]

Nice to see all the wild flowers in bloom and the view is awesome as well. Thanks Scoot .

[billroy]

Thank you so much for taking the time to helping me out and give me the rate info

[walterconn]

Great to hear your perspective because I had been thinking about replacing the rear shock first because it appears to be an easier project. Normally I like to keep the front and rear springs balanced for cornering.

I have read a lot of good reviews about the K-tech shock. It seems like a good choice. I have heard that some people wish that they had gotten the stiffer front springs option from K-tech, but those people say that if it feels too soft, then add more fluid than what is recommended to make up for it.

[artem]

Thanks for the video! Your videos helped me to make up my mind on crf250l purchase over a year ago and now I'm getting a new shock for it 😉 keep up good work!

[XnnorDaveB]

That ‘s right in my weight range and sounds like a good option for my 300 … Thanks for the vid 💪👊

[Casey_Schmidt]

I found that the stock shock on my 250L could not power through washboard. If it was bad enough and uphill, I couldn't even accelerate through it. Once I replaced the shock, washboard became a total non-issue. It's crazy how much the suspension plays a part in how the bike feels.

[donreed]

Nice video! I appreciate your stopping to check for people inside that car. 😊 Regarding the KTech shock, very good review. I have never like the way the stock shock sets down so much when I get on my 300L and the occasional bouncing up and down. I think your riding and mine are similar, so I wanted to ask if you purchase a specific model from KTech? I don’t want a shock that is set too stiff because I want a comfortable ride on the streets and dirt roads. Thanks again Don.

[omnipresent]

Glad you added your feelings regarding back pain. It's a consideration for me while I'm toying around with the idea of getting the particular brand/model. I'm in my 60's so felt a connection to your communication style. Wondering though... do you feel that... as a result of riding your back has strengthened? I intend to ride service roads and developed trails 90+% of the time so I wonder if I'm just fooling myself that my back strength is likely to improve if I take up riding. Seems safe to say that riding does '' encourage raised levels of fitness in general, but with backs... it could be another story. I'm not a 'chronic' back pain sufferer but yes, some days aren't so good.
Thanks so much for creating and uploading this video. 😉🙏🏻

[ginotremblay]

Thanks for your channel.
Just ordered the rear Hagon shock from UK to Canada, hope it will be a great fit.

[pugnboots]

Thanks for the review. Nice not having forest fires, and smoke to deal with, hope it stays that way. knock on wood.

[neighbordarrell]

Thank you, great video. I have had my CRF300L for a year now and am looking to upgrade the rear shock. Of course there are several to choose from and trying to find good comparisons is difficult. One of the issues I noticed with the stock shock was when riding up hill on rocks or unvaried terrain the rear tire hops a lot. Did the new K-Tech shock remedy that problem? New to your channel, looks like you may live in Oregon which is where I am located, great riding. Thanks again, Neighbor Darrell

[DirtAlert.Off-RoadAdventures]

Hello
In K tech site says its length it is adjustable. Maybe you know how is the length adjusted in this shock? what is the purpose of the length adjustment, to increase a bit the height on the back of the bike?

[BELAIR]

How much did this shock system cost to but for the parts alone?, and how much did the labour cost or did you do it yourself to install? Labor I think would be like about maybe $250 to What you think?

[stevenbaldridge]

As I await my Honda 300L on order, I appreciate your sharing a worthy upgrade, together with some beautiful scenery. I'm guessing British Columbia, but where?

[daveholmes]

Got me thinking! 👍 Thanks for the video

[Dudeitzmimi]

I don't know if it's my height or just me, but that passenger strap is so uncomfortable to sit on and no one talks about it. Removing it was the first modification I did to the bike. It's a pretty easy fix so it's not that bad