CSC TT250 Commuter Modifications

Goob · 12-15-2019, 01:45 PM

Hello,

Well, it has been about a month and 300 miles of commuting (and some riding around)! I live in Denver and rode 5 days last week, and 4 days each of the two weeks before. The forecast looks good for 4 days next week.

It was as low as 22 degrees in the AM, but we usually get a 20 degree rise by the time I leave work. Only an 8 mile RT, so the cold 4 miles in the AM isn't bad.

I have made a few upgrades for the commuter use, as I will likely never use off-road. These include:

* LED headlight, 15W, 1600 Lumens (vs. 35W 800 lumen stock)

* LED brake light bulb replacement (has the brake flashing built in)

* extra brake/tail light below license plate... I found a better one that is for trucks that will replace this one...has 30 LEDs + 6 license plate.

* 20W x 2 LED front spots (1600 lumens each, I set up the halos to flash all the time using a CSC turn signal relay)

* Mega-Tube tool "box" to replace the small stock one

* "BigAnt" folding milk-crate for carrying capacity (and acts like a regular rack when folded). I carried 3 bags of groceries, 12-pack and 6-pack in this. One week of groceries for 3 people.

Future additions will include heated gloves because the grips won't keep my finger tips warm below 35 degrees (hoping this is a Christmas present) and Continental GO! tires.

Sites for some of the parts:

[url]https://www.ebay.com/itm/36-LED-Combination-Stop-Turn-Tail-License-Plate-Light-Red-White-Trailer-Truck

https://www.bigantus.com/bigant-heavy-duty-collapsible-stackable-plastic-milk-crate-ip543630-12-7-gallons-medium-size-charc-gray-set-of-1-absolute-snap-lock-foldable-industrial-storage-bin-container-utility-basketip543630-cg-ip543630-cg.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Tool-Tubes-Gloves-Put-Box-Waterproof-Raincoat-A-locker-Waterproof

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUXITO-H4-9003-HB2-LED-Bulb-Hi-Lo-Beam-HID-White-Motorcycle-Headlight-High-Power

https://xotictech.com/products/2pcs-1157-3157-7443-red-40-smd-led-flashing-strobe-brake-stop-tail-light-lamp?_pos=1&_sid=cf0ae87fa&_ss=r

https://www.motosport.com/continenta...-combo?variant[CON000I]=CON000I-X001-Y009&variant[CON000K]=CON000K-X001-Y008

I have attached some photos.

Goob

culcune · 12-15-2019, 04:30 PM

I commuted on two different TMEC 200 Enduro bikes for a total of 4 years and 12k miles (year round, 33 miles a day round trip). At the time, a company called Excalibur was importing them, and one could choose either 21/18 wheels or 17/17 wheels. Both my bikes had 17/17 (the first one I bought used, so had no choice) with street tires even though I live in the southern AZ desert. The sandy terrain is the consistency of soft ocean beach sand, so trying to ride off-road on anything not a 4 wheeler is not enjoyable. I prefer the shape and design of dirt bikes, so having a 'motard' style dual-sport was a win-win. I suggest you might try and find some 17/17 wheels. I know CSC offers them for astronomical pricing, but I know the hubs are the fairly common Honda replicas, so aftermarket wheels should be easy to find for your bike, such as through Pitster Pro.

Goob · 12-24-2019, 03:07 PM

Culcune...I will try Pitster Pro...any other suggestions for the aftermarket Honda wheels? Also, what Honda model is matching? I know that there is one (CF??250) that the exhaust is a near match, maybe that one? Thanks, Goob.

12-15-2019, 04:30 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I commuted on two different TMEC 200 Enduro bikes for a total of 4 years and 12k miles (year round, 33 miles a day round trip). At the time, a company called Excalibur was importing them, and one could choose either 21/18 wheels or 17/17 wheels. Both my bikes had 17/17 (the first one I bought used, so had no choice) with street tires even though I live in the southern AZ desert. The sandy terrain is the consistency of soft ocean beach sand, so trying to ride off-road on anything not a 4 wheeler is not enjoyable. I prefer the shape and design of dirt bikes, so having a 'motard' style dual-sport was a win-win. I suggest you might try and find some 17/17 wheels. I know CSC offers them for astronomical pricing, but I know the hubs are the fairly common Honda replicas, so aftermarket wheels should be easy to find for your bike, such as through Pitster Pro. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-24-2019, 03:07 PM	#3
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	Culcune...I will try Pitster Pro...any other suggestions for the aftermarket Honda wheels? Also, what Honda model is matching? I know that there is one (CF??250) that the exhaust is a near match, maybe that one? Thanks, Goob.
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