Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Honda Tech
Prepare my XR250L? Prepare my XR250L?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Honda Tech Honda Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Honda riders only.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 29 Aug 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Marlborough, NZ
Posts: 2
Heyas,
Sorry to bump and old thread, but i myself have a 2006 XR250L , in black ~

and i think there isnt an aftermarket tank that will fit these bikes at all, please if someone knows please reply, id damn near give my left nut.


oh how i want a bigger tank ;(
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 29 Aug 2008
PocketHead's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sucre, Bolivia
Posts: 535
Quote:
Originally Posted by charapashanperu View Post
Maximondo,

I suggest you forget the saddlebags . I started a South American trip on an XR250 with the soft bags and had to repair them EVERY NIGHT! Then when they finally "gave up the ghost" we got rid of 3/4 of our stuff, went with small hard cases on a rear rack and a small back pack on the tank. Narrow is the way to go. Keep anything heavy (tools and parts) down low on the frame and volume (bag and clothes) in the upper packs. Around the Block 2007 |

Toby
did you have to repair them because they were getting caught on stuff? or were they simply not up for it? I am trying to figure out a cheap way to cart all my stuff around when I go but don't really want to pay for panniers
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 6 Sep 2008
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 277
i got the soft panniers... they were great for 6 -7 months... now.. they are falling apart. maybe i should have built my pannier rack differently - but now i cannot change it... so i am fixing them once a week. I have a few suggestion which i am going to tell the manufacture to help make them better. all i can say to you - is make your rack as wide as the panniers to support the whole width! then hopefully no sowing for you!!
__________________
For more information on my adventures, please visit either of the following:
w.http://www.motomonkeyadventures.com/
fb. facebook.com/motomonkeyadventures
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 15 Sep 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: On the road
Posts: 121
In 2002 I did Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia on a Djebel 250 with soft pannier bags that I had made. Cost me about Au$30 all up. 2 army bags and an old seatbelt. Used my Mums sewing machine. In hindsight I should of built a frame to keep the bottom of the bags away from the sprocket/disk when the suspension was under heavy load. They survived the whole trip though.

I suggest making your own bags, it really is easy.
On this trip I made hard pannier boxes, not easy but super cheap, waterproof and much more secure than bags.
Check the bike prep. section of our bilingual blog if interested.
Nathan and Aki
__________________
Round the world on a Postie bike, 2-up
Bilingual Blog (japanese and English)
http://faster-than-walking.com
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 26 Sep 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Marlborough, NZ
Posts: 2
So any word on tanks for our new super cool xr250L's which seem so hard to get anything for ?
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 28 Oct 2008
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 277
I replaced my tank in Cambodia with a honda Baja tank, which is a 14L tank.

There were only one time, I could have done with a bigger tank and that was in Mongolia, and I was way off course and had missed a planned fuel stop. People told me, I would need a tank that would alow me to have a fuel range of 300-400kms. This is not ture. There are fuel stations every 200kms (roughly) unless of course you are heading into the middle of nowhere from the middle of nowhere!!

I know you can fit a tank that sits on your seat behind you, but I decided not to take that option as it was adding weight where you didnt really want it. Sorry I do not not have the name or brand of this tank.
__________________
For more information on my adventures, please visit either of the following:
w.http://www.motomonkeyadventures.com/
fb. facebook.com/motomonkeyadventures
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 18 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 6
I have some of those plastic 'bark busters' on my TS185 which I do a lot of dirt riding. I have crashed it at least 25 times and have never broken a lever because the 'bark busters' take the impact. These would be a good option for when you bin off. Don't have your levers done up too tight either so when you crash they are more likely to move out of the way then break. Some motox guys I have talked to recomended putting teflon thread tape around the bars where the levers go on so that they move insted of break when you crash, I havn't tried this though.

What you can do is wrap 100mph tape around the frame, so that you don't have to carry a roll seperatly. Could do the same with copper wire. copper wire is good because it's quite soft so its easy to tie things up with.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
xr250l adventure moto Honda Tech 3 20 Feb 2007 07:47
UK to OZ, how long to prepare? shandydrinker Route Planning 1 5 Nov 2006 21:37
impossible to find sides for 92 XR250L? drmnofdakr Honda Tech 0 27 Oct 2006 01:28
Hilux. how to prepare? banano Equipping the Overland Vehicle 10 23 May 2004 19:09
Is there a big tank for xr250l yarob Honda Tech 3 12 Mar 2004 23:38

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:52.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top