I have a 2006 Honda CRF 100.

As of right now, I definitely need a rear tire, new front brakes, and fix my clutch/brake levers.

I will be riding all summer with my friends so I'm going to mod it a little. Strangely enough, DHinkle agreed, crazy, and along with MomHinkle's persuasion, I should have a sweet dirt bike in the end.

So my ideas besides the typical maintenance things were an exhaust system, the clutch/brake levers that bend both ways, make some shocks, pistons (I think I can get them for free, maybe DHinkle?).

Suggestions to pick these parts up from?

I also thought about taking all the plastic parts off and removing all the stickers and paint it flat black. How would that look?

 

CRF100? Aren't you like 18 or something? You need a CR250, my friend!

All crazyness aside, I wouldn't do too much on a CRF100, because of its limitations. A CRF150 would be a fun bike for much longer than a 100 ... and let's not get into the normal bikes CRF250 or even CRF 250X (enduro, with headlights and stuff).

First off, forget painting it, especially flat black, it will look like crap within 32 seconds. Leave it as it is, maybe get a new sticker kit or new plastics ... everything else is just not durable, even a powdercoated frame will last a year, barely.

How are you going to use it? On a closed course or just trails?

If it's a closed course, real MX stuff you will most likely need to upgrade forks and shocks. You could get an exhaust for fun (don't forget to re-jet!), but to be honest a good suspension setup is the most important thing on a track. If you bottom out at every bump, it will suck. I would suggest staying clear of the expensive fancy levers, you will break them anyways. Get some better handlebars, though. If you skimp on that, you will bend them every time you fall. Mine are Renthal top of the line and are stronger than my bones, so it's good enough.

If it's trails, I'd suggest staying clear of the pipe, and re-gearing to get a bit more speed. If the engine can take it, drop a tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket. Those long straights won't suck as much. OEM shocks could do the trick, depends on where and how you ride. I'd get some hand protection too. Looks cool IMO and won't crush your fingers when you hit a branch. Ask me how I know. Some lights could be a nice addition, for those times when the ride gets stretched a bit too much.

Get good brand tires for your terrain, they make a world of difference.

The truth is, you don't need anything to have fun on a dirtbike. I have a 250CR ... but had just as much if not more fun riding a friend's Yamaha 225 TTR, it wasn't powerful, but was so light and nimble I could literally throw it on the ground and keep on going in circles. Same on an XR100 ... tiny bike, had a great time!

It's all how you ride and how comfortable you are on the bike.

PS - don't forget, good helmet and goggles, MX boots and chest protector are a must. Knee and elbow pads if you can (I can't stand 'em). Crashing is so much more fun when you don't get hurt too much.

 

I'm 14.

Thanks, yeah I figured that flat black wouldn't last. I've got all the safety stuff. I don't like to wear it, well I wear my helmet of course.

We'll see. I'll talk to a mechanic who works for my Dad. His son, who's one of my best friends has a sick modded Kawasaki that he races. He would do all the work on my bike most likely.

Just wanting some quick 'go faster' mods so I can keep up with all my buddies this summer. It'll just be used on trails, my 'mini' track behind my house.

I might sell it, but all the $ would be put in my soon to be shifter kart.

And also, i am out growing it. But I can still have fun on it. I'm about 5'9 ish.

 

I'm 5'9 145lbs ... and the 250CR feels just right!

What bikes do your buddies have?

 

Your small.

They're all modded. Yamaha and Kawasaki's and one guy has a Honda.

So any good places to buy parts?

 

LOL, I meant what kind of bikes, what model ... just to figure out the extent of the mods you will need to keep up.
Check out ThumperTalk (although I don't know how good they are with the CRF100) and ENGINES ONLY The Performance Specialists since 1990 , it should get you pointed in the right direction on the mods that work best.


I'm small, I know. I'm compensating.

 

So do I have a CRF/XR 100???

 

Yes you do!

I wouldn't go to crazy on modding your bike. I've been racing since i was 3 and by the time I was your age I was on a 125. You and your family all feel the need for speed and what not, so pretty soon i would bet you will be on a 125 or 250f. Just enjoy the bike for now until you get rid of it.