Author Topic: CRF450X Long Distance Race Bike Build (Read 4891 times)

Motties · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2015, 03:29:32 pm »

Hi Bill,

Are you planning on doing the Amageza/other with the CRFX? Give us a bit of a comparison if you don't mind between the 450X and the 690 for that specific application (if that is your intention off course).

I have done Ama previously on a 690 and now own a 450X, which I might use if I do enter the Ama again. It would be interesting to hear what you think.

They are quite popular in Aus for the Safari, which I guess is fairly similar.

Cheers

Dwerg · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2015, 03:29:52 pm »

Son't want to import? Justgastanks.com sell them

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:07:24 am »

I told him I'll take it, but I could not make any further contact with seller.

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #23 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:17:50 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on November 30, 2015, 03:29:52 pm

Son't want to import? Justgastanks.com sell them

That or eBay. I'll make a decision later today, see next post.

Dwerg · « **Reply #24 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:19:59 am »

Just stay away from http://www.crfsonly.com/. In my mind, I built up a CRF that would cost more than a brand new 1290

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #25 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:33:09 am »

Quote from: Motties on November 30, 2015, 03:29:32 pm

Hi Bill,

Are you planning on doing the Amageza/other with the CRFX? Give us a bit of a comparison if you don't mind between the 450X and the 690 for that specific application (if that is your intention off course).

I have done Ama previously on a 690 and now own a 450X, which I might use if I do enter the Ama again. It would be interesting to hear what you think.

They are quite popular in Aus for the Safari, which I guess is fairly similar.

Cheers

Hi Motties

I'm not doing Amageza proper for the next couple of years. I'm helping Alex to pre-run the roadbooks for the Baja and the rallye.

I actual bought the 450x for a rental unit. I am a partner in a off-road touring and rental start-up (we use DR650s for that). The idea was the rent out a couple a rallye bikes as well. However, the numbers are not really supporting that. My 690 cost about R200k to build and the set-up is for somebody double Dwerg's size.

The 1st obstacle in the way of the CRF was getting it licensed. The reg cert says OFF ROAD. However, it passed roadworthy yesterday, so today is D-Day to see if I can bullshit my way into a license disk.

Until that is in place, I do not actually know how I will set it up. If the disk is approved, it becomes a rallye bike with a front and rear tank but without a fairing. If not, it becomes a Baja 1000 replica with a 12l front tank only and I strip out the road worthy harness and ancillaries and sell it.

I have taken it once around my test track and then I parked it. It needs suspension work before I can run it close to any decent pace. I'll strip it out tonight and send it to Superfoxi before Friday.

It feels long, heavy and slow turning, unlike any of my KTMs. That is good, as I had to remove the progressive damper to fit the roadworthy stuff

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #26 on:** December 03, 2015, 03:00:32 pm »

So, it got licensed today, therefore it will become a rallye beast. The question: I had to remove the PSD to get the harness to fit behind the light. I'm assuming I would want to have a damper. Can anybody give me a source for a Scotts mounting bracket? And can I sell the OEM progressive damper? Do they have value?

Motties · « **Reply #27 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:36:15 pm »

Thanks for the reply and good news on the license. The crf in my opinion does not need a damper nearly as desperately as any ktm that I have owned.

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:42:49 pm »

Thanks Motties, since I generally have between 2 and 3 KTMs most of time, I have enough dampers to go around, so I just need to buy a mount/pillar. However, if its not needed, that's real good news.

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2015, 12:39:06 pm »

Suspension was sent out to Superfoxi for a service and new heavy springs. While it was out, I decided to re-grease the steering stem bearings. So, I found out why the 450X was so stable that I thought it could work without a steering damper: top bearing rusted solid.

wolf skaap · « **Reply #30 on:** December 21, 2015, 10:50:40 pm »

Quote from: Bill the Bong on December 03, 2015, 03:00:32 pm

So, it got licensed today, therefore it will become a rallye beast. The question: I had to remove the PSD to get the harness to fit behind the light. I'm assuming I would want to have a damper. Can anybody give me a source for a Scotts mounting bracket? And can I sell the OEM progressive damper? Do they have value?

Registration number and all?

Koosdp · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2015, 05:21:55 am »

If anybody interrested, I have a tank for a Crf450. Will check the size and post.

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2015, 07:56:27 am »

Quote from: wolf skaap on December 21, 2015, 10:50:40 pm

Quote from: Bill the Bong on December 03, 2015, 03:00:32 pm
So, it got licensed today, therefore it will become a rallye beast. The question: I had to remove the PSD to get the harness to fit behind the light. I'm assuming I would want to have a damper. Can anybody give me a source for a Scotts mounting bracket? And can I sell the OEM progressive damper? Do they have value?
Registration number and all?

Yes. Disk, number plate, the worx

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2015, 07:57:24 am »

Quote from: Koosdp on December 22, 2015, 05:21:55 am

If anybody interrested, I have a tank for a Crf450. Will check the size and post.

Please do. And post pics...

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #34 on:** December 26, 2015, 10:45:01 am »

While waiting for the suspension to come (courier picked it up last week, but I'll only get it on the 28th), I replaced the steering bearings.

Also fitted some wider footpegs:

I like the steel DRC pegs. I'm heavier than most dirt bikes, so I don't like most of the cheaper aluminium pegs, I'm sure I can break them. I've used the steel DRCs on my KTM 300 for 4 years (I moved them from my previous KTM 250) so I trust their strength.

Hopefully today I'll straighten the left radiator. It is just stupidly hot in Upington again today.

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #35 on:** December 27, 2015, 06:30:01 pm »

Before:

During:

After:

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2015, 06:32:59 pm »

Went for a 80% solution just to enable the shrouds to fit without strain.

This coming week I should get the re-worked suspension and the fuel tank.

Gwilliams · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2015, 12:28:47 pm »

Hi

I have a long range Ali tank if you are interested - generally I don't sell but if it is for a race bike - maybe we can talk. I am in Australia until 10 Jan 2016 - you can call me if interested when I am back on 0825513263

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:55:20 pm »

I think everybody will be phoning you on the 10th

sidetrack · « **Reply #39 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:44:38 pm »

Quote from: Bill the Bong on December 26, 2015, 10:45:01 am

While waiting for the suspension to come (courier picked it up last week, but I'll only get it on the 28th), I replaced the steering bearings.

Also fitted some wider footpegs:

I like the steel DRC pegs. I'm heavier than most dirt bikes, so I don't like most of the cheaper aluminium pegs, I'm sure I can break them. I've used the steel DRCs on my KTM 300 for 4 years (I moved them from my previous KTM 250) so I trust their strength.

Hopefully today I'll straighten the left radiator. It is just stupidly hot in Upington again today.

Will you sell the stock pegs ? Been looking for ages for a set to mount to my XT660Z (with some mods)