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[/quote] I'll show the end product, but I gather there won't be much interest in that bit of engineering here, so I won't bother with the build up. pics. :cool:[/quote] Oh I think you're wrong about not being much interest! This topic is a lot like a rekluse topic. :lol: I can think of many times a ...

mxsouth shows to have UFO white shrouds and fenders for that model.
I've used the store a couple of times without complaint.

This belongs to a friend of mine at work. Thought I had a still shot with it all cleaned up but I can't find it.

You are going to have to make new pipe mounts no matter what pipe you use. If it was me, I would get a pipe for a standard cr500 and set my mounts to it. That way in the future if you wanted to swap pipes out you could use any for a cr500 instead of having to find one specific pipe.

On Speedway bikes, the hub is flanged the same on both sides... http://www.talon-eng.co.uk/images/headings/speedway-rear-wheel.jpg To get a fresh edge on the tire, you remove it and swap the sprocket to the other side, and remount it ... done. I'll never understand why on dirt bikes the drive sproc...

Damn! Another public pissing contest gone bad! Glen, I'm about as neutral on this as you can get as I don't know you or Bob personaly. You had a customer that wasn't happy. That is going to happen in any business a time or two for whatever reason. The good thing is you made good and replaced the par...

The problem in this case is the piston and crank are already stuck at the bottom. He could beat on the piston until the cows come home and it is not going to move. I assume you have already taken the nuts off holding the cyl. down. Try putting the bike in one of the higher gears and rotate the rear ...

Everyone mentiones the ktm 300 but that thing doesn't have enough low end for me.. and not enough too end either. ya dosent have enough power anywhere for me but its the woods weapon of choice for lots of people That is because it is about the biggest "new" 2 stroke anyone can get their h...

now to the point the cylinder is perfect the cast piston isnt scored at all and since i was broke i just rebuilt the bottom end, didnt even do the rings and it still started first kick, good comp and was good as new now if that was a iron bore there would ve been a smeared piston and it would have ...

Roostius, you saying I could run my 97 18" wheel on my 450 if I just install later model bearings?

nmdesertrider wrote: and a FLO filter which comes with a course outer sleeve that you can replace at a race.

I've been sold on that set up for about 3yrs now. I'll buy the Flo just to get the 2 outer pre filters that come with it. Use it on all the bikes.
Also agree with Mojo's comment.

I have a couple of thoughts. Don't know if they make a shit to your problem or not but this place is all about opinions and learning lotz of shit along the way. The others have already covered one being the welding. Second is after reviewing your build you said you used a table saw to cut the extens...

Damn, this is kinda a sad turn of events.

Bob, were you able to remove the top end in frame like you hoped? If so, was it a pain in the ass or not a problem?

Gave me a woody!

It will take some looking on your part but, go to honda dealer of choice that has parts finder and look at different bikes and years. Look under the "frame" section. If you look at the item # on the parts list it says the size of the bolt. One bolt on the 02-04 crf450 is 10x170 mm which is...

very happy with both D952 tires rear has 10 gallons of gas through it and no chunking, the knobs barely wore down, and this is in rocky terrain and lots of gravel road drifting. the front has this race and 1 lap of preriding on it, and you could wash it and sell it to me as a brand new tire and id ...

AlisoBob wrote:

NightBiker07 wrote:screw all brake leavers that arent an ASV Unbreakable lever.

Perker turned me onto these....

http://www.sixsixone.com/v1-mdx.aspx


Blows away ASV

X 2 I think the ones we got have already paid for themselves.

Whichever method you choose, pick one that supports from above and behind the mount of the cyl. head. Try and keep it as close to inline with the arch the motor travels from the swingarm pivot point. Some may balk because of who made it but, The TTM design is the best I've seen for the head stay. On...

Pour a small amount in a little cup and let the gas evaporate. You should see a small oil residue in the bottom when the gas dries up.

Sounds like you have more than just dent problems. Often when you hit hard enough to smash it it also bends some where in the small loop where it is connected to the cyl. I've wedged them in forks of tree limbs and pulled them back a little. Also used heavy nylon lifting straps, one hooked to the as...

M.F.D.B. wrote:What did I miss?

I don't know how the hell you missed that!
I'm with Danny except nasty was putting it nicely. I was thinking maybe Bob put it on there just to fuck with him.

Just because they're girls don't mean they can't fly!

My then 16yo daughter.

I'm curious about what others have to say about this headstay. It seems like there is alot of controversy about what works best. http://gallery.me.com/lonewolf039/100023/P8120003/web.jpg?ver=12817485820001 Might be better to start a new thread on 450 headstays. As for this one, nice looking bike! N...

Oh shit, now we're going to debate where the F belongs?! They all belong in the scrap heap if you ask me. :lol: From the photos I've seen on MPS, they shave off part of the original mounts on the bottom of the frame tubes leaving only one bolt hole. :roll: I guess they do that for looks but not sure...

Do I get a prize for being the first to suggest a head stay problem? :lol: I considered doing mine the way Gregrobo did also BUT I myself do not care for just a butt weld of aluminum holding something having a pulling force. Not saying that way is wrong, I just don't put a lot of faith in it. I know...