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After getting a lot of phone calls and emails about replacing the factory tail light and turn signals on the CRF250L, I decided to put together this lighting guide. I've broke it down into 4 different sections, with a few options for each...
- REPLACING THE FACTORY REAR TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS
- REPLACING THE FACTORY FRONT TURN SIGNALS
- REPLACING THE FACTORY HEADLIGHT BULB
- PACKAGE DEALS
- OTHER PRODUCTS TO CONSIDER
I'll be adding more to this every now and then, but so far here's what I've got...
REPLACING THE FACTORY REAR TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS
OPTION 1: DRC Edge2 Rear Tail Light Kit w/ DRC Flashers (Shown Above)
The most popular way to get rid of that big ugly rear tail light assembly on the Honda CRF250L is to replace it with the DRC Edge2 Tail Light Kit. This kit bolts directly to the sub-frame of the CRF250L with no modifications, and allows you to either re-use your stock rear turn signals/flashers (which can be bolted directly to the tail light bracket) or you can use aftermarket LED turn signals/flashers like the DRC Type 601 or Type 602. This setup gives you a nice compact tail light/turn signal assembly that looks much better than the stock unit.
Where To Buy:
• CRF250L DRC Edge2 Tail Light Kit w/ Turn Signals at SRmoto
• DRC Type 601 Flashers at SRmoto
• DRC Type 602 Flashers at SRmoto
• CRF250L Lighting Package Deal at SRmoto
OPTION 2: DRC Edge Integrated Tail Light Kit (Shown Above)
Another way to replace the stock CRF250L tail light assembly is to purchase the DRC Edge Integrated Tail Light Kit, which consists of a DRC Edge (sometimes called Edge2) tail light, a custom made bracket for the CRF250L, and a 12oClockLabs Edge2 Processor Upgrade Board. With this setup, you will not have separate bolt-on rear turn signals because the 12oClockLabs DRC Edge2 Processor Upgrade Board integrates the turn signals/flashers into the tail light itself. This makes for an even more compact rear tail light/turn signal assembly, but be sure to consider whether something like this is legal for your area.... external rear turn signals may be required in some states.
Where To Buy:
• CRF250L DRC Edge Integrated Tail Light Kit at SRmoto
REPLACING THE FACTORY FRONT TURN SIGNALS
OPTION 1: Zeta Armor Hand Guards w/Zeta XC Flasher Protectors (shown above)
One of the more popular ways to replace the stock CRF250L front turn signals is to purchase a set of Zeta Armor Handguards along with the Zeta XC Flasher Protectors (click photo above). This trick little setup integrates a pair of turn signals/flashers into the plastic part of the hand guards. To get the new LED turn signals/flashers in the XC Protectors to operate as running lights AND to flash at the slow stock flash rate, see the section labeled "Other Products To Consider" at the bottom of this page.
Where To Buy:
• Zeta Armor Hand Guard Package Deal at SRmoto
• Zeta PRO Armor Hand Guard Package Deal
OPTION 2: DRC Type 601 or Type 602 LED Flasherss
Another popular way to get rid of the huge stock front turn signals on the CRF250L is to replace them with a pair of DRC Type 601 or Type 602 LED turn signals/flashers. These bright LED's will mount to the stock turn signal locations on the side of the headlight assembly. To get the new LED turn signals/flashers to operate as running lights AND to flash at the slow stock flash rate, see the section labeled "Other Products To Consider" at the bottom of this page.
Where To Buy:
• DRC Type 601 Flashers at SRmoto
• DRC Type 602 Flashers at SRmoto
• CRF250L Lighting Package Deal at SRmoto
REPLACING THE FACTORY HEADLIGHT BULB
OPTION 1: PIAA Halogen Headlight Bulb
If you're looking for a high quality and affordable replacement headlight bulb for your CRF250L, PIAA makes a few bulbs that we really like. Their Xtreme White Plus bulb will provide a brilliant Xtreme cool white light that will light up road hazards and street signs long before a normal halogen bulb. Their Super Plasma Gt-X Anti-Vibration Halogen bulb provides an exclusive purple beam along with greater performance over standard bulbs.
Where To Buy:
• PIAA Motorcycle Headlight Bulbs at SRmoto
OPTION 2: Cyclops LED Headlight Bulb (shown in photo above)
If you're looking for the brightest headlight bulb available for your CRF250L, the Cyclops 3800 Lumen H4 LED bulb is the answer. These are the brightest, smallest and most reliable H4 replacement LED bulbs available on the market today! They provide HID performance with all the benefits of LED, and are an amazing upgrade over the stock Halogen headlight bulb, or even the PIAA Halogen bulbs discussed above. The bright white light they provide will light up road hazards, and make you much more visible on the road.
Where To Buy:
• Cyclops 3800 Lumen H4 LED Headlight Bulb at SRmoto
Everything you need to replace the stock tail light and front/rear turn signals...
• CRF250L Lighting Package Deal at SRmoto
Replace the stock front turn signals with turn signals that are integrated into the hand guards...
• Zeta Armor Hand Guard Package Deal at SRmoto
Replace the stock tail light and rear turn signals with the DRC Edge Tail Light that has turn signals integrated into it...
• CRF250L DRC Edge Integrated Tail Light Package Deal at SRmoto
12oclockLabs Running Light Adapters
Many bikes will come from the factory with turn signals/flashers that also operate as running lights when the bike is turned on and/or running. On dual sport bikes like the CRF250L, only the front turn signals/flashers operate as running lights. If you install aftermarket LED turn signals/flashers, like the DRC Type 601, DRC Type 602, or even the Zeta XC Flasher protectors, you will lose the running light feature. If you want to retain that, you need to install a 12oclockLabs Running Light Adapter.
Where To Buy:
• 12oclockLabs Running Light Adapters at SRmoto
12oclockLabs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher
If you install aftermarket LED turn signals/flashers, like the DRC Type 601, DRC Type 602, or even the Zeta XC Flasher protectors, they will flash at a faster rate than the stock turn signals did. This is because OEM flashers are designed for standard bulbs which draw a few watts each, much more than typical aftermarket bulbs or LED signals. If you want your new LED's to flash at the slower rate of the factory turn signals, you will need to install a 12oclockLabs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher. This product is highly recommended for the CRF250L when you upgrade the lighting. It is a super easy install on these bikes... plugs in behind the right tank shroud just under the radiator overflow tank.
Where To Buy:
• 12oclockLabs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher at SRmoto
12oclockLabs DRC Edge2 Processor Upgrade Board
The standard DRC Edge Tail Light mentioned several times above is pretty bright, but if you want something even brighter, then you will want to install a 12oclockLabs DRC Edge2 Processor Upgrade Board into your standard DRC Edge Tail Light. Not only does it make the standard Edge Tail Light brighter, but it also has features like safety brake pulsing and integrated turn signals.
Where To Buy:
• 12oclockLabs DRC Edge2 Processor Upgrade Board at SRmoto
All products mentioned above are available at SRmoto.com's On-Line Store.
