HI ALL I've been trying to find some threads on guys who's set up a WR 450 as a adv bike but can't find any, I've been thinking about it for some time now and i think it could work,i don't want to use it for big trips but more for long wkends and the odd long day so if you have 450 can you give me some feed back,would you do it again,what works what don't etc and any links pic's would be of some help, i don't want a 250 thanks
In my opinion, I think the biggest issue with modern 450's as adventure bikes, is their small oil capacity. I know there are options to improve capacity and I think that should be at the top of the list of mods. just my 2 cents
I'm not trying to be a smartarse, but https://www.google.com.au/search?q=advrider+wr450+as+an+adventure+bike+site:www.advrider.com&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=cu8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&channel=sb&gws_rd=ssl I was just going to link a couple, but when I saw how many there were I thought I'd just post the link...
There is a thread here on This forum . Look it up . Edit . Saved ya the trouble http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388247
All that's missing on mine is throwing on the giant loop bag. http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23238065&postcount=563 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388247&page=32
thanks guys i did try the search on here first with no luck didn't think to try the thumper section :eek1 oh well never mind
Just buy Bygdaddy a pie and look at his bike. Paul Coster in Samford has one set up for the APC. You could try my bike if you like, it works perfectly for me. Why did you go away from the 690??
thanks for the offer,690? thats a long story but one of the main reasons ktm could not stop it from stalling in and out of ktm more times than out,coming to a corner or ring road or in the bush and some times just riding along it would have a quick stall/cut out,shit me up once on a ring road nearly came off if i hadn't put my leg out quick enough + other things that pissed me off,but when she was going she was going brill bike who's the guy in samford?
Just got off brand new 690. Brilliant bike, no stalling now. Thought it might be my next bike, then got back on my WR. WR for me is just nicer, lighter, more than enough power, simpler and much better geared. Also bulletproof without the KTM's small issues as stated by others.
I don't think you could ever not be on blue Gordon, If you went to the Doc with a cut they'd run out hysterically cos of the blue oozing out of ya If my 610 wasn't so good of an allrounder the WR would be next on my list, Soooo many options and bomb proof reliability.
I have an adveturised 2007 ktm525 Heaps of aftermarket bolt ons to make a lightweight adv bike Puts a smile on my face every time I ride it Perfect for pub touring weekends. I use wolfman e12 bags & duffle. There is a thread here one 525 as adv bikes Andrew
Umm, where do I start? I bought a WR450 last year specifically to set up as a light ADV bike Biggest trip so far was about 3600km round trip from Gunnedah to Cameron Corner & back, at which it preformed brilliantly Modifications? Bash plate, rad guards, bark busters Home made screen / fairing from a plastic chemical drum to cut wind blast 16 l Safari Tank Cheap ebay rack Wolfman enduro tank bag, tank pannier bags, E-12 saddlebags, fender bag Had a 45 tooth Kush sprocket on the rear which was brilliant until it failed, although the rubbers failed it continued driving for the 2700 km rest of the trip with little or no deformation of the metal parts 15 / 45 gearing - sit on 120 all day, easy 150 + Oil changes? It's pretty easy to carry a litre bottle of oil & a zip lock bag to drain oil into, dispose at next convenient town etc. doesn't take long to change oil, happy enough with 1500 - 2000 km changes in ADV type riding You can increase oil capacity, I did look into it but from memory about $600 - $800, that buys a lot of oil. Also, something else to leak / fail / go wrong? I like to keep things simple Had swag on rear rack, fuel bladder strapped to it Water in left saddlebag Camp clothes / toiletries in right saddlebag Oil, clean air filter, bike maintainence stuff in left tank pannier Gas stove etc / head torch , camp stuff etc in right tank pannier Dehydrated food in camelback backpack Glasses, phone, wallet, hat, etc in tank bag This setup easily enough for a week away as long as you like things a bit minimalistic Wish Kush sprockets lasted a bit longer, I be happy if I got say 5000km Would like a Cush hub but too many $$$$ at the moment, a Cush clutch basket from a quad bike apparently is another option & cheaper, will look into that Headlight is crap, I just mounted some cheapy LEDs either side of headlight, not much distance but good spread either side, I try to avoid night riding if I can Mounted a USB outlet on handlebars hard wired from battery to charge phone The MAJOR modification needed is the seat, either re upholstering or getting a Seat Concepts kit, original seat not good for long hours 'A' on this forum had a couple of good write ups about setting up his sons WR450 for a CSR trip, I think they did about 6000 km in that trip Happy for you to PM me any questions Another mod I will make, is to add framework to the rear rack to carry the weight on the foot pegs, plan to strap jerrycans to this for increased fuel / water Cheers Roy
That's why I don't want to ride one, I might want one and sure as hell can't afford to do that, if you know what I mean
