CRF450X thread..... - Page 20

robl110 · 01-03-2013, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrier

Would anyone just happen to know the weight in Lbs of the stock 450X muffler. Don't go stripping your bike down and losing trail time. (Although I know many inmates woule give you the shirt off their back) Looking to see what savings there are to be made going with a FMF Q4 which comes in at 5.9. Thanks.

I have mine collecting dust in the garage. I will try to remember to weigh it tonight. If you don't see me post it up by 11 tonight. Send me a reminder.

robl110 · 01-03-2013, 08:03 PM

Stock CRF 450X muffler is 7.9lbs

Shhhhh don't tell my wife I took her scale down to the garage

barrier · 01-04-2013, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robl110

Stock CRF 450X muffler is 7.9lbs

Shhhhh don't tell my wife I took her scale down to the garage

Explain that one if you can!
Honey.......... this inmate, I mean this fellow motorcyclist..........

seabee1 · 01-09-2013, 04:00 PM

in case anyone needs/wants one....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853609

helipilot650l · 02-05-2013, 08:08 AM

Hey guys I can't decide on what big tank to put on the CRF. Any thoughts. Some have radiator protectors biult in. But can't decide. Please help!!

AndyCBR · 02-05-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helipilot650l

Hey guys I can't decide on what big tank to put on the CRF. Any thoughts. Some have radiator protectors biult in. But can't decide. Please help!!

I've got the IMS 3.2gal and it works with Works Connection Rad braces/stock rads and the stock plastics.

Hope this helps..

Andy

nick_rhinocycles · 02-09-2013, 09:11 AM

My CRF leaked out all its tranny fluid.

I had a look, and it seems that it's the output shaft seal behind the front sprocket.

Motor oil level is fine.

So did some research and it seems that you can pull the seal and replace without splitting the cases, but it looks like a fiddly job.

While I have the thing down, I would also like to address the Clutch grab issue.

What happens is you get no fine "clutch release".

As you let out the clutch its like this

...nothing...nothing...nothing: FULLRELEASE

which is not a porn-tastic as it sounds.

Clutch does not slip, it just is like an ON/OFF switch

What do you guys think the issue might be there? What to look for?

--Nick

KZJohn · 02-09-2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_rhinocycles

My CRF leaked out all its tranny fluid.

I had a look, and it seems that it's the output shaft seal behind the front sprocket.

Motor oil level is fine.

So did some research and it seems that you can pull the seal and replace without splitting the cases, but it looks like a fiddly job.

While I have the thing down, I would also like to address the Clutch grab issue.

What happens is you get no fine "clutch release".

As you let out the clutch its like this

...nothing...nothing...nothing: FULLRELEASE

which is not a porn-tastic as it sounds.

Clutch does not slip, it just is like an ON/OFF switch

What do you guys think the issue might be there? What to look for?

--Nick

No/low trans fluid level will wreck your clutch. Pull the clutch cover off and inspect the plates. Look for hot spots on the metal plates and glazing on the fiber ones. Also look to see if the clutch basket is grooved where the plates contact it. How many hours do you have on that motor and when was the last time you replaced the clutch?

nick_rhinocycles · 02-09-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KZJohn

No/low trans fluid level will wreck your clutch. Pull the clutch cover off and inspect the plates. Look for hot spots on the metal plates and glazing on the fiber ones. Also look to see if the clutch basket is grooved where the plates contact it. How many hours do you have on that motor and when was the last time you replaced the clutch?

I took the bike on a weekend dualsport and only noticed a little weeping at the end of the trip.
The oil did not really come out until after it was parked. Of course it's impossible to really know because they
did not see fit to put a freaking dipstick on the transmission oil. Gotta keep the weight down, huh?
I was running a full quart of oil in the trans, FWIW. The bike is a 2005.

I have no idea how many hours are on the bike or clutch.
I see parts and pieces in my future!
thanks!
--Nick

KZJohn · 02-11-2013, 01:24 PM

When you buy your seal and clutch parts pick up an hour meter. They don't cost much and make it easyer to keep track of the maint. I bought one when I bought my CRF/X and base all of my work off of that and my service notes. BTW, hot spots on the metal plates will make a clutch "grabby".

seabee1 · 02-11-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helipilot650l

Hey guys I can't decide on what big tank to put on the CRF. Any thoughts. Some have radiator protectors biult in. But can't decide. Please help!!

I'm running the acerbis tank, and love it. I never run out of gas, and the tank protects the radiators. It does a good job of it, too. I know

MartiniUp · 02-12-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_rhinocycles

I took the bike on a weekend dualsport and only noticed a little weeping at the end of the trip.
The oil did not really come out until after it was parked. Of course it's impossible to really know because they
did not see fit to put a freaking dipstick on the transmission oil. Gotta keep the weight down, huh?
I was running a full quart of oil in the trans, FWIW. The bike is a 2005.

I have no idea how many hours are on the bike or clutch.
I see parts and pieces in my future!
thanks!
--Nick

Your ctrshaft seal was ruined because you had the chain too tight. If you are going to get it wrong its better to miss on the slightly loose end. Adjust it correctly or you will become an expert at this job.

nick_rhinocycles · 02-26-2013, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartiniUp

Your ctrshaft seal was ruined because you had the chain too tight. If you are going to get it wrong its better to miss on the slightly loose end. Adjust it correctly or you will become an expert at this job.

That is my conclusion too!
So the proper method is:

Bike on stand such that the rear wheel is in the air, and suspension is fully extended.

At the end of the chain slider (top) push down on the chain and measure from top of chain to bottom of swing arm.
Push up on chain and measure to stop of swing arm.
Difference should be 25-30mm (~1 inch).

Sound about right?

--Nick

seabee1 · 02-26-2013, 11:32 AM

man, i love this machine!

helipilot650l · 03-09-2013, 10:38 PM

Anyone with a plated crf450x in Oregon?

01-09-2013, 04:00 PM	#289
seabee1 we build, we fight Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Oddometer: 1,729	in case anyone needs/wants one.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853609 __________________ calling an illegal alien an "undocumented immigrant" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" "If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective." Ted Nugent

02-05-2013, 08:08 AM	#290
helipilot650l Sweet!!!!!! Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Medford, Or Oddometer: 137	CRF450X Gas tank Hey guys I can't decide on what big tank to put on the CRF. Any thoughts. Some have radiator protectors biult in. But can't decide. Please help!! __________________ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

02-09-2013, 09:11 AM	#292
nick_rhinocycles Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco, Moto capital of N. America Oddometer: 476	My CRF leaked out all its tranny fluid. I had a look, and it seems that it's the output shaft seal behind the front sprocket. Motor oil level is fine. So did some research and it seems that you can pull the seal and replace without splitting the cases, but it looks like a fiddly job. While I have the thing down, I would also like to address the Clutch grab issue. What happens is you get no fine "clutch release". As you let out the clutch its like this ...nothing...nothing...nothing: FULLRELEASE which is not a porn-tastic as it sounds. Clutch does not slip, it just is like an ON/OFF switch What do you guys think the issue might be there? What to look for? --Nick __________________ More pictures and stories and stuff here.

02-11-2013, 01:24 PM	#295
KZJohn Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills Oddometer: 241	When you buy your seal and clutch parts pick up an hour meter. They don't cost much and make it easyer to keep track of the maint. I bought one when I bought my CRF/X and base all of my work off of that and my service notes. BTW, hot spots on the metal plates will make a clutch "grabby". __________________ 1976 KZ900A4 1985 CR250R 2006 CRF450X(Baja ready baby!!) Team Hammernutrition/T&S Motorsports

02-26-2013, 11:32 AM	#299
seabee1 we build, we fight Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Oddometer: 1,729	man, i love this machine! __________________ calling an illegal alien an "undocumented immigrant" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" "If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective." Ted Nugent

01-03-2013, 08:03 PM	#287
robl110 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 13	Stock CRF 450X muffler is 7.9lbs Shhhhh don't tell my wife I took her scale down to the garage

03-09-2013, 10:38 PM	#300
helipilot650l Sweet!!!!!! Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Medford, Or Oddometer: 137	Anyone with a plated crf450x in Oregon? __________________ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode