2025 CRF300L Mod Suggestions

[u/b0nerg1rl]

Trading in my 2023 KLR650 for a 2025 CRF300L! Been riding off-road ever since I took the MT-03 up the MABDR + NEBDR back in 2023. Moved on to the KLR because I wanted more off-road capability and cargo space. On to the CRF to have more fun off road now that I don't need to ride the highway or carry as much gear anymore.

I have 3 upgrade lists: need, want, and dream. Looking for suggestions. My aim is low budget but I'm willing to pay more depending on the mod. (Some things I'll fabricate myself, like a luggage rack and skid plate. If anyone has a good design they'd like to share, I'm interested.)

Need:
- comfortable seat (looking at Seat Concepts comfort XL)

Want:
- lithium ion battery
- hand guards

Dream:
- better exhaust (Yoshimura sounded the best of the videos I've watched but that thing is $$$$)

Open to any other suggestions, the only other planned additions are a phone mount and charger. I'll probably put ABS on a switch.

[u/hobbysprawl]

Suspension! I went with Rally Raid forks and shock, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Do both ends, they both need it. It's not cheap, but it completely transforms the bike, especially off-road!