DIRT BIKE MAINTENANCE YOU SHOULD BE DOING | YZ450F

[@sincityenduro4111]

Good video 👍.

[@DanMX2112]

Dude thank you I really appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@RileyGarner-z7u]

Just picked up a 08 yz450f Thanks for your videos!

[@DanMX2112]

Nice bike dude, good luck and enjoy it, they are so much fun! Thanks for the love brother!

[@HenryAkes13]

Awesome video dude! I needed a quick video to suss out what I need for my wr450 oil change. And you nailed it!

[@DanMX2112]

Heck ya brother! Glad to help and I’ll have some more soon that will help with that bike also. What year is it?

[@Wardropulous]

Just did spark plug, air filter, oil, oil filter, new grips and lubed cables. Feels like a new bike after being neglected for a few years. Engine seems a lot happier and more responsive. Not sure if it was the blogged air filter or spark plug, but it's definitely running a lot better now.

[@DanMX2112]

It’s amazing what those little things do to make the bike perform so much better! Don’t forget the spikes and chain, also helps in making a solid dependable platform! Thanks for watching Tom, let me know if you have any suggestions for more!

[@Wardropulous]

@@DanMX2112 yeah sorry, forgot to add that I replaced the chain and front and rear sprockets. Did so much that I can hardly remember it all!

[@DanMX2112]

So sick, nice work!

[@wang744]

Whens the last time ypu changed piston amd bottom end..?

[@mineer-pg5sv]

This older yz450 model is litterly the most badass looking dirtbike ever giant engine old classic looking design nice looking plastics frakin awesome

[@DanMX2112]

Dude for real though I agree! I miss that bike, it was the best and never gave me any trouble. Can’t go wrong with the old Yamaha!

[@mineer-pg5sv]

@@DanMX2112 ahhh you got rid of the big dog? That's lame did you swap her out for a fuel injected bike? I'm thinking on buying something like a 19 kx450 or maybe a yammah 450 whatever year they added electric start

[@DanMX2112]

@@mineer-pg5sv I am upgrading to a 2020 Yz450f. My old 06 had near 200 hrs on it and was gonna need a motor rebuild. I’ve been wanting to upgrade for a bit, and it’s time! Stay tuned brother!

[@mineer-pg5sv]

@@DanMX2112 2020 yz450, that's clean af I see 2019 2020 kx450s on market place for 5k or under and those bikes look insanely attractive and are super reasonably priced I'm thinking to get one of them I currently have an 05 yz125 but I'm not gonna get rid of the old thing I love it to much I'll just have 2 bikes

[@DanMX2112]

@@mineer-pg5sv they are great bikes!

[@L3GamingHD]

Just bought a yzf/wr 450! Super helpful, thanks buddy!

[@DanMX2112]

Awesome, hit me up if you have any other videos you would like to see! Congrats on the bike, you’ll love it!!!

[@fattie2550]

I just bought a 2023 YZ250FX and this helped out a lot. Thanks much.

[@DanMX2112]

Awesome, I’m glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@mineer-pg5sv]

Holy shit that's a clean ass right damn

[@BigRy2023]

Hi mate ive just bought a 2017 YZ 450f i cant wait to pick her up soon ,im a mechanical engineer by trade so love doing stuff like this thanks for the video and advice :)

[@tomgroszek1933]

Thanks for the video, nice job. Just got a 06 50th anniversary 450 and will be doing all the maintenance since the last owner said the bike was sitting for a while. Looking forward to riding with my son who I got a TTR 90 to start out on. Lol. I guess I got to do his maintenance also…

[@DanMX2112]

For sure and congrats on the new bike. You’ll love it and the 90, both very reliable .

[@BowIsDemise]

I wouldn't tighten chain on stand, I did this once and luckily i stopped a few hundred meters down the road for another issue, and saw my chain was tight AF, I think having no weight on the bikes suspension/swaybar makes more slack in the chain, so when you take it off the stand it stretches out and gets even tighter. Happened to me anyway haha.

[@DanMX2112]

Hey man, I appreciate the comment! I wanna give you what the manual says rather than just tell you to take my word for it lol Every Dirtbike I have ever worked on has the same procedure, involving elevating the rear wheel off the ground and allow the suspension to be unsprung and unloaded. Here is what Yamaha actually recommends as an example, straight from the manual. 1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing a suitable stand under the engine. 2. Check: Drive chain slack above the seal guard installation bolt. Out of specification: Adjust Drive chain slack: 48-58mm (1.9 a 2.3in) Hope this helps, and always refer to your manual for specs!

[@BowIsDemise]

@@DanMX2112 Yeah right! I understand that completely. Just odd that I just tightened a little bit like you did and it went totally stiff! I figured it was looser when on a stand, I stand corrected, thanks! :)

[@DanMX2112]

You bet dude, here to help and I’m glad to help further! Good luck on the bike!!!

[@MODOORTEK]

Thanks for the video. I too would guess soaking the oil filter would be beneficial. I always prefill my automotive oil filters when doing a change.

[@DanMX2112]

It’s so much better to have it soaked, and helps with priming.

[@shaunnwalton5638]

Great video, never had a dirt bike.thinking of getting my first one..

[@DanMX2112]

That’s awesome, do you research figure out what’s best for you and you can’t go wrong! Thanks for watching

[@shaunnwalton5638]

@@DanMX2112 most deff thks.......I do have a 07 R6 street bike tho

[@fetterscorpion3382]

Hey, so in the manuals it says 1l oil with Filter. So do you Fill up the cup with 1l oil and put the Filter in to soak it and than pull it out with like a fork or something? Or do you use more oil than 1 l cause the Filter soaked some oil? Hope ypu understand what im trying to say

[@DanMX2112]

Soak it after you fill with 1L. No biggie, and check the dipstick as always’

[@TheDude-em1xk]

Awesome Vid!!!!

[@DanMX2112]

Thanks man, let me know what more you would like to see!

[@remymorgan5931]

Hey so is yamalube 10w40w going to be alright I just did a rebuild and not sure if I should get something different an save for a future oil change . I’m goin to be sending you photos hopefully by this weekend

[@DanMX2112]

That oil is fine for sure, just go with whatever oil you plan to run through the life of the motor. I’m a believer In using the same oil on break-in and through the life of the motor.

[@davidtovar1716]

What about valve clearance? How often it’s done ??

[@DanMX2112]

Safe bet on the Yamahas is about 20 hrs after new, then 30 after that. I went 50 with no issues. Yamahas are great at holding valves.

[@armandomijangos7752]

Question i have a yamaha yz450f 2009 the right filter is kn 141 or kn140 i know you said kn 141 but Amazon saying kn 140

[@DanMX2112]

Double check on KN website, I’m Not sure 🤔

[@DanMX2112]

Looks like a 141 is what I’ve been using.

[@IvanCotayo]

Just picked up a 2003 YZ450F Last night on a good deal, haven’t really looked into it but I think it’s overheating a little. What do you recommend I check the water pump housing? Also I’m curious what spark plug do you recommend and what radiator cap is the one you have

[@DanMX2112]

Ya man, just do a check of all things related and a flush. Get online and find a radiator cap for your bike, and you can’t go wrong!

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

so the clutch shares oil with the engine? You would think that would compromise the oil from clutch particulate.

[@DanMX2112]

Correct it does, and for this reason is why we change oil so regularly on MX bikes compared to ride bikes or anything else with a wet clutch, is due to the abuse. Also the reason I run Rotella T4 15-40, it’s cheap, more than adequate, and always available. It also doesn’t contain friction modifiers so it’s perfect for wet clutch’s! Thanks for watching!

[@justmotogarage4638]

In my experience, the air filter is the most neglected of all. No one seems to like to clean them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DanMX2112]

And it’s such an easy job to do!

[@LouieGonzalezGolf]

Got rid of my 07 yz450f and got me a yz125

[@DanMX2112]

That’s awesome! How do you like the 125? Ring it out a bit more lol

[@parkerpearce2295]

Do you have to unscrew both bolts for the oil drainage? I only unscrew the one on the bottom Idek about the other screw . I have a 08 yz450

[@DanMX2112]

Yes you do, one is for the sump and the other for the clutch side case. Oil gets trapped in both. Commonly missed item, then leads to overfilling of not done correctly.

[@parkerpearce2295]

@@DanMX2112 thanks man! glad to know. That could cause some issues if not drained too I bet

[@DanMX2112]

Oh ya for sure, you would notice when you add oil and check the stick.

[@tacticalcqb]

Nice work

[@DanMX2112]

Thanks Randy! Good to hear some positive feedback!

[@tacticalcqb]

@@DanMX2112 followed you from the beginning and I have always thought you provided good, solid content. I have a 08 YZ450F that is my baby and is immaculate just like your bike is. She’s a beast.

[@DanMX2112]

Man I try to give good advice and mostly personal experience. Idk about you but i love my YZ450F, I'm not even thinking about another bike anytime soon! It's got more than enough power and the suspension is amazing.

[@tacticalcqb]

@@DanMX2112 I lived in Colorado for 8 years and the 450 ate up the same terrain you are now riding in Utah. Now back home in Florida and it’s tight wooded trails and sugar sand. Still a great machine but a lot more work to ride slow, I miss the high desert and hill climbing. Mine would be very hard to let go for sure.

[@DanMX2112]

I understand! And that’s why I have the 125 project so I can ride the tight mountain trails and not lug the 450. I honestly hate riding that 450 on anything slow speed.

[@hiimdias115]

supossed to be 1.2l with oil filter change, and 1l without it right?

[@DanMX2112]

1.1l with filter, 1l without!

[@hiimdias115]

@@DanMX2112 Mine is a 08 yz

[@3dwezzy740]

i been runnin the last chain for 50 hours and it kinks 😂

[@NIP28]

I heard those bikes suck because of the maintenance required.. is this true?

[@DanMX2112]

Not at all, go watch my video on my review of this bike after 3 years. Thanks for watching!

[@leechpond887]

I guess the reson the guy doesn’t agree is becaus it causes you to over fill by .02 oz Personally I don’t do it becaus of the mess it causes

[@DanMX2112]

Lol 😂 to each their own right! Love it!

[@HeydarTajik]

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[@Director36]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@3dwezzy740]

i just now knew that there are 2 drains😂

[@DanMX2112]

Good deal, I’m glad you learned something lol change that chain before you wad up lol

[@3dwezzy740]

@@DanMX2112 🤘 my wheels wheels where way to loose😂🥲

[@lifestyleken7239]

Very helpful video 👌 these videos are needed 🔥 you wanna sell the bike to me ?

[@DanMX2112]

Sure, I’m looking to upgrade anyway. Where are you located?

[@lifestyleken7239]

@@DanMX2112 ima message you privately you got Instagram?

[@lifestyleken7239]

@@DanMX2112 got any social media I can message you on I’m very interested?

[@DanMX2112]

@@lifestyleken7239 DanMX on Instagram, you can’t miss it 👍

[@lifestyleken7239]

@@DanMX2112 just messaged you

[@robertvanderveldt3470]

Thanks for the video but what is the deal with this music?! Does anybody actually listen to this kind of music voluntarily?

[@DanMX2112]

Haha music choice and style is the most diverse thing on the planet! We’ve heard it all, and nobody cares what anyone likes, that’s the awesome thing about it. Thanks for watching!

[@robertvanderveldt3470]

@@DanMX2112 you’re right, thanks for the video, like it!

[@DanMX2112]

You bet!

[@3dwezzy740]

i thought it was a motor mount