Did this REALY just LOCK UP!?! Its a NEW ENGINE!! + New Wheels Laced up! 2008 CRF450R Build: Part 7

[@djantix1200]

Very weird issue, glad you were able to sort it out. Nobody wants to tear back into a freshly rebuilt motor! LOL

[@nwmotogarage]

Yeah no kidding!!

[@lukemorrow2631]

Need more like this video. It’s my favorite seeing someone facing a problem and tackling it head on cool and collected. Well done for keeping your patience.

[@VitruviunMan]

There is a timing alignment with the kickstarter gear. The manual for my 07 details that you have to live up the dots on the kick starter gear. I haven’t watched the whole video but I thought I’d mention.

[@nwmotogarage]

Yes there is in the 08’s as well and it is set correctly, it’s mainly for the correct amount of spring tension. Not a bad suggestion!! Thanks!

[@DylanDubs-xe3ej]

The kick starter gear has marks on it that need to be aligned properly when installing. It essentially is timed. But if u dont line them up occasionally they will bind up!

[@sartajs6405]

Good to know!

[@Rocker4JCforever]

"Kay ... Little bita somtn'-somtn'." Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@TheBnb89]

You put the idler gear between the kickstarter gear and the clutch basket gear in backwards. I did the same thing on my 450. Putting it in backwards will allow it to rub on the RH center case. And then when you torque your clutch basket down it will lock the engine up completely

[@sartajs6405]

Thank you for your experience!

[@michaelanderson7206]

Your clutch basket is hammered. The clutch plate ears have cut grooves , which can cause them to no slide freely.

[@MotoMango]

Oof! It's not a project if something like this doesn't happen lol stoked to see you finish this and rip it!

[@nwmotogarage]

You know, you’re not wrong!! But I thought i saw the last of it with the case half!! And as for ripping it… let me start by prefacing, I know how to operate a Dirtbike, but by no means know how to “Ride” a Dirtbike. I grew up on a YFZ and can absolutely tear it up on 4 wheels. Sure I switched back a forth a couple of times to a Dirtbike but never took it to the next level. So this brings me to now. I got bored knowing just about everything there is to know about sport quads, I needed an adventure. It’s honestly exhilarating just how uncomfortable I am on two wheels. It’s a weird combo, because I have zero fear so it “looks” like I know what I’m doing, but I’m just trying to copy what I see Tomac and Webb do on Saturdays.

[@NOTTApro142]

When I first heard it I thought it was either the kickstarter or the valve train. I also had an idea that the ring gap may be off. But I can’t wait to see this bike finished

[@nwmotogarage]

Me too! Scared me for sure, next episode, and she is done!!

[@DonGH297]

Such an awesome build! To be honest, it would’ve been even more cleaner if you would’ve painted the clutch and flywheel covers! Glad you found the problem, sounded scary!😵

[@comotofilms]

The bike is coming out sick! 🔥🔥🔥

[@nwmotogarage]

Thanks Cuz!!

[@Gabriel-kj4ie]

I had a 03 yz125 that out of no where, locked up. There is a bushing on the started that wears out. It causes the starter get to actually make contact with the clutch basket.

[@hopheadscooterclub]

Great video, didn’t want it to end! Thanks!

[@nwmotogarage]

Thank you! Been trying to get something interesting out to watch

[@loganwhite3161]

Thanks for sharing, lots of good information as I am trying to learn more about building motors!

[@matthewnorris203]

I JUST NOW found your long form content! 😢 This’ll be fun

[@zuteris1657]

i had a very similar locking up issue with my 04 crf450r it ended up being due to the kid i bought off that rebuilt it not putting locktite on the crank bearing retainer causing it to catch on the crank occasionally locking it up until it got so bad it fully locked up and costed me 2k for a full re assembly from a processional

[@dec922]

Am I not right in thinking that heating up the wheel hubs to seat the bearings in could be causing heat to transfer into the bearings and potentially damage them?

[@chillon2922X]

Wasn't there always some valve struggle with these Hondas? Mine had some. But the fcr.. So sharp. Don't know any efi which felt so good.. Great channel btw. And I am always in for some asmr too ;-)

[@billyarsenault1970]

Jeez I can’t take it your gonna give me coronary if it don’t start.

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

Cool video. Background music is a bit too loud. Glad you got her going.

[@Digitaltiger123]

Love mr doggo coming to check everything out

[@31mouth]

Where can I buy that gold chain? Looks so good on that bike 😮

[@SkillCollectors]

Did you ever figure out what happened with it locking up? I was out riding my 2007 CRF150RB today and this exact thing happened, I actually crashed. Now I'm wondering if it locked and I crashed or if I crashed then it locked. But anyway, brought it home, went through the same thought process you did, valvetrain is all good, I just clearanced these valves last week. Then took the clutch cover off and low and behold, I remove the clutch basket and the motor frees up. Then I remembered this video. I went looking at the components to me kickstarter and couldn't find anything wrong with it. SMH. I'm at a loss, I put it back together, it kicked over until it started then locked up again. May try one more time to take it all apart and meticulously clean everything.

[@nwmotogarage]

I haven’t purchased the components yet, but everything else behind that right side case cover looks good, so I’m thinking it must be a kick starter. I’ll be sure to report back and make a new video once I find the real solution!

[@SkillCollectors]

@@nwmotogarage Has it gotten stuck again since you've cleaned it and gotten it running?

[@nwmotogarage]

@@SkillCollectors yes, it does it every once in a while. I found that if I leave the bike I gear, rock it forward and back to slightly rotate the engine it frees up so I can kick it again

[@SkillCollectors]

@@nwmotogarage So I ended up having to split my case because the plastic oil pump gear came apart and the tiny steel rod made it's way into the crank case when I crashed and the bike was on it's side, at least that's what I'm thinking (I originally had to repair a different catastrophic failure with the cylinder head when I first got the bike so I think metal made its way into the oil pump gears and seized it). But it must have been a coincidence when I messed around with the clutch and kickstarter gears that it freed up. Now it's all back together and smooth as ever. Just thought I'd share my solution for anyone reading the comments.

[@nwmotogarage]

@@SkillCollectors I love this thank you!! I will check my oil pump gear as well while I’m in there 🤘

[@FOG-CANOE]

Did you ever find the problem?

[@jarrin07]

Where you get the tire bead pusher tool I need it lol

[@trevorneeley5423]

Love your channel. What camera are you using?

[@nwmotogarage]

I am using a Sony ZV1, kind of a an entry vlog camera, and then I sprinkle in some iPhone footage throughout

[@Kolbyproduced]

starting to hate the 04-09 hondas.

[@nwmotogarage]

Haha! I’m not there yet, but it’s certainly not fun finding all of these hidden issues

[@kingman171]

Please use a boysen water pump thank me later

[@nwmotogarage]

Did you have a bike overheat?

[@kingman171]

No it's a common issue with the crf450 s me am a xr guy

[@nwmotogarage]

@@kingman171 oh I didn’t know they have an issue! What does boysen do differently?

[@kingman171]

It's a better cooling system and better performance