CRF450L Project Bike Build #2 by SRmoto

Project Bike Page: soloracer.com/...
CRF450L/RL Parts: soloracer.com/...
Master List of Parts for the CRF450L/RL: www.srmoto.com...

[@ericrusch8258]

Great mods and product examples - that headlight must of incredible function because the have no form.

[@controlledfreakr]

Yes. ❤️ love that tank and rear bag. Looks beautiful 💯😁👌🏾

[@alblake7494]

Lovely I wish yall located by me I would have yall do all my stuff

[@danlefe]

that bike is so nice.. wow

[@coyotef150surfer7]

At 13:12 when you show the Zeta case saver, the black grease drips below, I have even more of this grease buildup from just a couple hours even after replacing both sprockets and new chain. Where does this come from? Any reason for concern?

[@brianrichard1768]

I put that flatland on my wr250r and thought something happened with engine shortly thereafter. They really change how engine sounds to the rider.

[@controlledfreakr]

And that seat 💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sacool3588]

I keep track of my fuel by looking at the wasted amount of gas (in gallons) on the odometer. Will the IMS tank mess with the odometer reading? My next upgrade for my 450L is a Yoshi pipe since I already got the vortex ECU. Tank might get replaced after that.

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Yes, if you are talking about the low fuel light, it will come on as normal, like it does with the stock tank. Odo/speedo correction is available if yours is off, by going with one of these... soloracer.com/crf450lsdrd.html

[@curtisbrennan7134]

A lot of people seem to be having issues with fuel in the oil did u do anything to correct that problem also have you thought of anyways to increase the oil capacity. To make the oil change intervals longer

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Have not experienced that issue, or even heard about it. Can you provide more details?

[@texlee1640]

I am active on a few forums specific to this very model and I have never once heard of this being an issue in almost 400 pages of communication. You can run a Rekluse or Hinson clutch cover to slightly increase the oil capacity. More than a few guys have started stretching their oil change intervals to 1000-1500 miles with no issues whatsoever. These have been backed by Blackstone Labs oil analysis showing no problems at those intervals. I think some is currently testing a 2,000 mile oil change interval as well. These service intervals will likely be reduced and mileage between oil changes increased in time as the platform proves its durability.

[@rockyesterline7942]

Oh now u say what year !!!

[@MrHeepspo]

Awesome update, Brett! How do you compare the JD EFI Controller with the Vortex?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Many customers complain about the low RPM fueling and snatchy throttle that the stock bike has. The JD Jetting EFI seems to correct that I'd say about 75% when combined with an exhaust. I'd say the Vortex corrects that nearly 100% with an exhaust. They both really wake the bike up, but the Vortex just takes it to the next level.

[@hphillips7425]

Nice I would like to have one with only minor changes

[@chachfunks6906]

What seat is on this bike, I dont think the seat on the parts list is the same one thats on the bike in the video, please and thank you. And great build, keep up the great work.

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Seat Concepts Comfort Seat. We've since switched to the slightly wider Comfort XL... soloracer.com/crf450lxlseat.html

[@steveshot81]

How much in extras did you put into this build

[@NeoMK]

All of them apparently.

[@jayash6108]

Rear tail light leaks, i had one, number plate tail light stops working because of water ingress, i had to solder a normal capless bulb for the number plate because the led strip was corroded, the stock tail light is way better.

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Did you contact 12oClockLabs about that? They would have warrantied it for you. Your experience is not the norm and I wonder if you got one of the early ones before they got everything sorted. They've done several things to make the kit stand up to the elements because they know these bikes will be ridden hard in all kinds of conditions. We've sold a ton of these tail lights with very few issues. And 12oClockLabs stands behind their products so they would have worked with you on it for sure.

[@kylebarnett4298]

I am having a hard time finding out to to remove the spark arrestor from the Q4. Any ideas is greatly appreciated.

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

There's a circular clip holding it in. Take a pair of pliers and it'll come out.

[@MarioReinhardt2525]

Nice bike! What’s the current ready to ride weight with all of your changes?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Haven't weighed it, but probably pretty close to the stock weight. With the FMF exhaust, we probably dropped 7-8 lbs, but then we've added some weight back with protective items like skid plate, radiator guards, handguards, etc. In the end, I bet it's close to being a wash. But depending on the type or riding you're doing, you need the protective bits, so you have to add a bit of weight for those.

[@Crsh0vrride]

You guys ever sell your p[project bikes?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Occasionally, but none for sale at this time. We'd post here if one is up for sale... soloracer.com/bargains.html

[@marcobigguns3417]

Hi There from the UK, do you ship here I wasn't sure after reading you t+cs etc on the web site cheers Marco

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

We don't ship there at this time.

[@marcobigguns3417]

ta mate

[@markserpa9066]

Please consider doing a xr650l project bike. Im currently doing a lot of mods on my 2020 XR 650L

[@davidsalo8397]

That bike needs a six speed transmission.

[@lorenkaiser6326]

How do you get the Honda logo on the grips?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

store.factoryeffex.com/Moto-Grip-Donuts-Honda_p_374.html

[@mmz77]

Does Zeta DRC have a good reputation? Do they compare to works connection and other similar companies?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

They are a Japanese company that specializes in dual sport and motocross parts/accessories. We've been using and selling their parts for years and it's generally pretty good stuff. We have their products installed on DRZ400's, CRF250L's, WR250R's, etc and now they have a lot of 450L parts as well.

[@mmz77]

@@user-we5yo2yo1f Great Thanks!

[@edwardlouiscruz]

Around how much overall cost for this build?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Have no idea. The bike is always changing. Always swapping out different parts. Current iteration is here... soloracer.com/crf450lbuild.html

[@rockyesterline7942]

I think this is a 2019 or a2020 doesn't say

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Our CRF450L's are both 2019's. No real changes to the bikes though for 2020 and 2021.

[@fsaghatchi]

How much did this project cost?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Not sure. We never added it all up. This bike is used to test fit parts, see what works, and what doesn't. So, the total project cost is sort of irrelevant.

[@texlee1640]

Which stand are you using?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

Stock

[@texlee1640]

SRmotodotcom not the side stand, the lift stand?

[@user-we5yo2yo1f]

DRC... soloracer.com/drcliftstand.html

[@schoolbusblues]

Are those bars the high bend?

[@schoolbusblues]

Nevermind, just had to watch the video...😅