2004 Honda CRF250X

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Yeah, those kill switches are a nuisance.

I thought that's what you meant about the perch / mirror mount; thanks for clarifying. What a stroke of luck that the mirror mounts matched the perches! What brand are the mounts?

I wasn't prepared for that kill switch to fall apart three times! :evil: I hate having little pieces like the screw and washer fall on the ground where I have to search for them, hoping they aren't lost for good! :(

I bought the mirror perches on eBay for $6, delivered! They don't have a name; they were described as shown below.

Universal Motorcycle Handle Bar Mirror Mount Holder Clamp Adapter 7/8 Black 10MM

Handlebar real estate is in short supply with the 1-1/8" handlebars. :? Therefore, I was beginning to despair, when I discovered the Moose Racing Billet Mirror Perch. :roll:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/192/44676/ITEM/Moose-Racing-Mirror-Mount-Clutch-Perches.aspx?SiteID=SLI|Mirror%20Mount&WT.MC_ID=10 010



Apparently, most clutch/brake perches have mounting bolts spaced either 30mm or 30.8mm apart. Therefore, the Moose Racing mirror perch will fit most perches; however, it costs $20 per adapter! 8O

I looked around, and found the BikeMaster T2 alternative, for $5 apiece.



http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-Adapters.aspx

Then the though occurred to me; perhaps I should try the back halves of the mirror perches I had already purchased for $6/pair. :idea: They fit perfectly! I am very happy with my $6 purchase of these mirror perches! :P



The inexpensive, eBay mirror perches are very strong, and I think they look great!



Spud

[SpudRider]

Incidentally, Flatland Racing makes an odometer replacement spacer for the CRF250X.

http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id/855



This spacer is only available in silver, and costs $28.45, plus shipping. I was able to find a CRF250R axle on eBay, complete with spacers, for $24.90, plus shipping.

I think the CRF250R axle looks better than the Flatland Racing spacer.



Also, I still have the original, CRF250X axle and spacers which I can sell, or use for replacements if I should need them. In addition, I am pleased to stick with Honda OEM parts, instead of substituting a unique, aftermarket part.

Spud

[katoranger]

I noticed on the bikemaster perches that they have an arrow with the label "up". You think that is necessary.

[Weldangrind]

That's terrific, Spud. It will allow us to use non-DS perches on our bikes and still have a solid mirror mount. Thanks for the clarification.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I noticed on the bikemaster perches that they have an arrow with the label "up". You think that is necessary.

Maybe the manufacturers in China don't know the definition of "up?"

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's terrific, Spud. It will allow us to use non-DS perches on our bikes and still have a solid mirror mount. Thanks for the clarification.

You're welcome. I'm really happy to be able to place good mirrors in a good location on the handlebars. If the mirror perches are placed too far inwards, one only gets a view of his shoulders, not the road behind. :roll: The perch clamp is a perfect location for the mirror mounts, and it doesn't take up any more real estate on the handlebars.

P.S. Being a China Rider, I don't want to spend $40 for mirror perches, when I can spend $6, instead.

Spud

[FastDoc]

You are off to an awesome start on the mods Spud!

I like those mirror mounts. That would have saved some precious bar space on my YZF. I didn't know they existed like that.

[FastDoc]

That's the same multi function switch I have on my YZF. Same brake light switch too. They work well.

The mirrors make it look very 'Factory' D/S, I like them!

The whole bike looks great.

How are you enjoying it's performance?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

You are off to an awesome start on the mods Spud!

I like those mirror mounts. That would have saved some precious bar space on my YZF. I didn't know they existed like that.

Thank you, Doc. I've been researching mirrors and mirror mounts for a while, but I somehow overlooked this option; it appears to be a well kept secret. :roll: I'm very glad I discovered it.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

That's the same multi function switch I have on my YZF. Same brake light switch too. They work well.

The mirrors make it look very 'Factory' D/S, I like them!

The whole bike looks great.

How are you enjoying it's performance?

Thank you. This bike has very nice power, and is very light. I am enjoying it very much, and I can't wait for the snow to melt from the mountain trails.

Spud

[FastDoc]

I think Al Gore has finally come through for us northern mountain people Spud. Assuming the worst is past us, we did not have winter here this year (by local standards). It looks like your area got off easy as well! 8)

You know life is good for a dual sport rider when the snow machine people are bitching about the weather.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I think Al Gore has finally come through for us northern mountain people Spud. Assuming the worst is past us, we did not have winter here this year (by local standards). It looks like your area got off easy as well! 8)

You know life is good for a dual sport rider when the snow machine people are bitching about the weather.

It's going to warm up rapidly here in East Idaho. I am praying for another early riding season such as last year.

Two things are dear to my heart. I love to hear New York Yankee fans crying, and snow machine riders lamenting the lack of snowfall. :twisted:

Spud

[Pliskin]

Great pics and very informative post. You do a great research. When installing Tusk Compact Control Switch, I presume you had to solder the wires to get it connected and working?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Pliskin

Great pics and very informative post. You do a great research. When installing Tusk Compact Control Switch, I presume you had to solder the wires to get it connected and working?

Thank you, Pliskin.

The Tusk switch is very easy to wire. Here's a video showing how you connect the headlight. The rest of the wiring is also easy.



I used "bullet" crimp connectors to wire the headlight, so the installation was very easy to perform. I am going to power the bike's horn directly from the battery with a dedicated wire and inline fuse. I am also wiring a relay to the horn button to control power to the horn.

Spud

[Pliskin]

Thank you Spud for the link. It looks easy indeed.