When did Honda fix their CRF450R dirt bike?
A more substantial fix would come from Honda in 2003, when the bike got different linkage that raised the rear end of the bike and steepened the head angle. There were minor mechanical issues that first year. The chainguide and slider had a short lifespan, and the seal between the air boot and the airbox was poor.
Is the Honda CRF450X a dual sport bike?
The Europeans—Beta, Husqvarna, and KTM—have turned their EPA-friendly Green Sticker motorcycles into dual sport bikes (a move we applaud), and their off-road bikes have become fully competitive machines. The Japanese—Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki—have continued to offer Green Sticker 450s, though they’ve yet to make a 450cc dual-sport bike.
What was the problem with the Honda CRF?
The biggest engineering problem was weight. Fuel injection had already added almost 10 pounds to the 2008 Suzuki, and Honda didn’t want to follow that path. So, the 2009 CRF went on a major weight-reduction plan in order to weigh in at the same weight as the 2008 model.
Can you change the muffler on a Honda CRF450L?
It’s not legal for the end user to modify anything that pertains to the emission equipment on the CRF450L, but that won’t stop many people. The stock muffler will be the first to go, but unless there are mapping changes, the bike probably won’t benefit from it. Will you be able to fit the CRF450R’s ECU? No. Everything is different.
What was the problem with the Honda CRF450R?
The chainguide and slider had a short lifespan, and the seal between the air boot and the airbox was poor. That particular problem would be chronic for years. PC Racing offered a kit that was a good remedy. Another ongoing issue from year one was the clutch, which also had a short lifespan.
When did Honda CRF450 valve adjustments come out?
Going by the number of videos detailing how to do Honda CRF450 valve adjustments, it looks like it’s safe to say that the model years from 2002 – 2008 deal with this issue quite a bit. So what do you do? It’s important to find a mechanic who has worked with these bikes and addressed this specific problem before.
What kind of shock does Honda CRF450X use?
Changing the valving on the 47mm Showa forks is as easy as taking the top cap off and modifying the shim stack—you don’t have to strip the forks down to nothing to get at the shims. The 450 is also using the same basic Showa rear shock as the 250X, although with different valving and spring rate.
How big is a Honda CRF450R dirt bike?
The fork in particular was harsh, and the power was about 7 horsepower compared to what we have now. But, the bike’s weight was 235 pounds without fuel, which is within a pound or two of the 2014 model.