The CRF450R Supermoto needs help...

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I've had my Honda CRF450R supermoto for a couple years now. A lot of y'all have asked...how reliable is it? What's the maintenance like? Does it need a rebuild already? Well, here ya go.
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[@keltonwright7]

Honda motors are amazingly tough, I've owned 2 Honda dirt bikes 04 CRF230F and a 09 CRF450X, I bought the 450 used and mainly used it for riding back and forth to work (in dirt trim), put 120 kms on it a week . Also road around the farm and ripped with buddies on weekends, buddy of mine had a 07 CRF450X and we used to drag race all the time, for hours on end, running every gear to rev limiter, clutch-less shifting. My bike was a monster, never raced another 450 that could beat it, switched riders same result, even raced some R's and just walked away from them and my bike was stock gearing. I had rode the bike for 2 1/2 years all year around , +40 or -40 didn't matter if it would start I would ride. Changed the oil regularly about every 1,600 kms with full synthetic oil until one oil change I dropped the oil and was full of brass filings, so i put fresh oil in it, took it for a ride and drained oil again. Still right full of filings, so i road it for another week and changed oil again , and still right full of filings. So i decided it didn't owe me anything I was gonna ride it till it popped, and I got another week out of it before it started rattling and really sounding bad so i parked it. I figure I have got well over 200 hours on that bike since I've owned it , and the only thing I have done to that bike is change the oil , never checked the valves, none of that strict maintenance schedule. I haven't got time to tear the motor apart to find out what went wrong, i'm assuming it's the rod bearings but wont know till i tear it down. Oh and the 230... Its been to hell and back and still runs like a top. Honda makes the best quality motors in my opinion, simply bullet proof.

[@Mototzigane]

Take it to Jake ! He'll help you with all that and finish it off in a fraction. Make sure you stay away from Chase tho xD

[@Krozhin]

My friend told me about his zx10r build and i was like no way in babylonia this dude is gonna repair a zx10r and sure enough he had plenty of help from a certified motorcycle mechanic i do love twowieners though

[@Photogromer]

I’ll take it off your hands 👌

[@motonosity]

Nah thanks tho. This thing is my pride and joy. ✌🏻lol

[@victorqvanstrom3314]

Photogromer love your vids bro

[@Photogromer]

Motonosity lol worth a try. Bike turned out great.

[@SHO0WO0]

3 bolts in the rear fender would make the bike look tacky, But that bungee cord. 👌💯%

[@MikeChvarak]

You'll know if you need a valve adjustment cuz you wont be able to start your bike very well or at all. From my experience with my crf, the valves can go from in spec to tight from one ride to the next so if your valves are in spec now, they may not be 2 hours (riding hours) from now. Just need feeler gauges and shims to adjust. Also keep your valve adjustments documented because if the same valve goes tight, it's probably time for the valve to be replaced or it will drop and destroy your motor.

[@mtbridingog9083]

Not always bro you can still start a bike that needs valve adjustment it just won't be easy .. and valves don't go bad that quick .. but the reason why valves go out of specs is because of poor mantinence .. Like airfiter cleaning , replacing spark plugs, and oil changes .. of course the valves will wear over time but they can live longer if those things are always taken care of at the proper intervals ....

[@MikeChvarak]

this is true. I don't ride my 450 as a super moto and my bike is in constant dusty conditions so wear and tear is a bit more accelerated but I should have added that in 10 years I've only had to do 2 adjustments and 1 valve replacement which was what I was referring to in the original comment. I was curious how long his valves will last since his bike see's higher rpms more often than not but seems to be holding up.

[@mtbridingog9083]

@@MikeChvarak yep

[@mtbridingog9083]

@@MikeChvarak what bike you have ?

[@MikeChvarak]

@@mtbridingog9083 2009 crf450r built for desert hare & hound racing.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Really enjoyed the shots of the dude working on the bike man! Nice job.

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

Yeah working... something you barely heard of. Wasting 20 minutes of videomaterial on fukin cardboard front wheel. Good job.

[@bicky210]

@@Black_Gold_Saw 😂😂😂😂

[@TexMoto]

All you need to check valve clearance is a set of feeler gauges, to set the lash you need the shim kit. The CRF valve issues we're from the titanium valves causing recessuion of the valve seats. Most bikes by now are all swapped to SS. I'm at 150 hours on my CRFX and no valve movement yet. You are good for a while.

[@TheKansasDude]

How about the SWM 500SM? Basically a 2010 Husky 510smr re-branded, brand new in 2018 for Only $8,000!

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Dude I've never even heard of that till now, thanks!!

[@Savige96]

I have one, but I'm from Germany 😅🙈

[@TheKansasDude]

@@Savige96 Hell yeah. How's the bike? Any reliability issues? They just came to the states a couple weeks ago. Strongly considering getting one!

[@Savige96]

@@TheKansasDude I now have about 750 miles on it. So far so good 😇👌 I live in the black forest so it's great fun for where I live. Just did a review, but it's in german, so it's probably no good for you 😅🙈

[@DapperxDan]

Yes all three of you on supermotos would be a great video

[@ohbogey]

They're not on sumos, but I remember this vid was hilarious & one of the cool times when they got to hang out back in the day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/harao3itoJiVjqc

[@mgreene1409]

You could get some machine screws that are painted white for that tail light.

[@shiftlove]

You should switch your titanium intake valves out to a stainless steel set up. That’ll keep your valve check intervals down

[@frbfreeridebeans]

The maintenance schedule was the only thing putting me off the crf but think I could live with that great video mate

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Dude when we put our daughter on daycare it was hard on us at first but my daughter loves it there.

[@tornut24]

Nice, I live right by King's Island! It's been about 55° in Cincinnati though, so be ready to freeze your ass off on the coasters! 😂

[@CODFREAK159893]

Is it worth building a supermoto or would it be better to just buy like a drz or husky sm

[@GrowingDownUnder]

it's not worth doing changes on any bike unless you plan to keep it forever because once you change it that makes selling it even harder, if you want a dirt bike go with either ktm, husqvarna or yamaha. If you want a road bike go with yamaha or kawasaki

[@Tiqerboy]

no, just buy a supermoto out of the box, you'll save money that way.

[@mtbridingog9083]

Yeps valves are a must on hondas well any 4 stroke dirtbike but hondas for sure because of the way the valves seat in the head ...

[@daimondavenport1455]

Dude you have to be close to me I'm in Dallas and I don't know anyone that rides supermoto bikes.

[@tylercrowell]

You should do a small meetup in Louisville Kentucky!

[@blacklightingstrikes]

link was not in the description...nice effort.

[@FreshGage]

See what you did there with the color grading, looks crisp as hell

[@washaunrilson5515]

Carowinds is now called Scarowinds for October.

[@rcmaniac9116]

Washaun Rilson no it’s still Carowinds during the day. Scarowinds is after 7pm

[@anthonyaguilar1787]

Great build! Looking to build a supermoto myself my commute to work is 10 miles back and forth. How often do you Maitiance?

[@__-cy9mv]

liked the quick little biker wave at ~7:30...very slick :) What is your take on the wave?

[@joeleonardo5119]

where did you get the billet gas cap?

[@masteronesolo4615]

Get the speedometer working ffs lol

[@killbill2208]

Single cylinder that tops out around the same as every other bike with similar cc’s lol

[@bebeKoRider]

yay..it seems more baby exposure for the coming episodes...I like that...

[@tylerhague3555]

When are you going to Kings Island? It's 25 minutes from me and it would be amazing to meet you!

[@tashanpunch278]

Have you thought about getting the engine bored out ?

[@tawn248]

Wow you come 30 minutes away from my hometown while I'm on vacation :(

[@ReedSta4]

I would definitely watch the three of you on super motos! Then you three can go back to Texas to ride with Jake

[@clarencemays2535]

Ohio!!!! I’m about an hour away from Kings Island. Would love to meet you dude.

[@datboygeorge5587]

can you do another video riding the ruckus...

[@Need4SteveMoto]

Any word on a Texas meetup this year?

[@RuckinScott]

Mine needs work to. It runs great it’s just slow :(

[@ag522]

What’s your thoughts on the 2019 R3?!?!

[@163082rock]

That’s why you buy yourself a Honda right there

[@anthonycurtiskeller3082]

How many hours does the crf have on it?

[@Inkedup128]

what brand and type of brake and clutch levers are you using. you have like super shortys n i have been looking for those type for my 03 r6. i can only find "shorty" but can get 3 full fingers and not short enought to my loking

[@motonosity]

I use the RSC shorty! Check out my crf450r mods video where all the parts are linked.

[@thomasgorre9285]

Get rid of the adhesive and use some white painted nuts and bolts.

[@victorqvanstrom3314]

Love your vids man

[@Codyjames83]

Love this bike

[@brokenlegz]

Why does your video fit my iPhone X’s screen so perfectly‽

[@jered2177]

Cool flannel

[@MrTrackdawg]

What ever happened to your 240

[@johna6968]

Shouldn't the motor be stone cold for the valve check?

[@j0lel666]

I dont remember exact temperature but engine just has to bee COLD

[@1Corinthians151to4]

74 degrees

[@chrisfoster3709]

Time to update that License Plate to GA.

[@brandongrubaugh8940]

Just so you know. I have a CRF450R sumo as well and I learned that these bikes beat themself to death sitting at stop lights due to so much compression. Even though they are so fun. They ARE NOT meant for the street. So be ready for issues. Knock on wood.

[@Tiqerboy]

I also think they aren't meant to be ridden on interstates doing 'daily 100s'.

[@brandongrubaugh8940]

Tiqerboy right 😂😂

[@FryRiding]

Lol, your can guide says men

[@Racer57]

Fix the speedometer

[@yomom1364]

I live in Atlanta your cool dude

[@anthonycurtiskeller3082]

What happened to Sunday Grom build videos?

[@bicky210]

My My. I'm the first one here. Much love guys! 😁👌👽

[@Mr.XR8996]

Come to San Antonio man!! haha

[@Uprise95341]

This bike needs a graphic kit

[@hambrgr6283]

Its missing a carb

[@SkaterVonMoltyn]

Sick vid

[@OGPokey151]

It's a Honda. They are tough

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

If you do go out with Dan and Chase make sure you give Dan a hard time about his poopy tires

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

I agree that the tail looks good without anything bolted to it, what adhesive do you use? You could try contact cement that stuff is serious

[@ricardsjh1978]

love you

[@NN072288]

I swear officer i was going 0mph

[@ohbogey]

Depends, I fell in love with a wr250x kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmqxhniPirGHp5I Now dearly departed, it was pretty reliable! I think that ur pondering the fun of it vs the reliability issues. I say FIND A GOOD MECHANIC! OH, & try to look mean the first time u meet them. Remind them ur from Texas. That'll get the sumo fixed 😁

[@1Corinthians151to4]

Don't lie, you legit just video taped a whole valve adjustment... you didn't know how to do it. Now you do.

[@masterbeta343]

Its private

[@sheparddoran2366]

Imo if you're doing this style authentic supermoto where it's ultra high maintenance and made specifically for street riding, I'd honestly go with the ducati hypermoto. At the same time, i love bikes like this so I'll never try to steer people away from bringing them to the street.

[@burneraccounthandle]

the hypermotard is NOT a supermoto, that bitch weighs like 400 lbs

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Agreed, plus it's absolutely garb and probably leave you stranded

[@Hallfast]

I wouldn't be able to ride that thing on 2 wheels lol

[@ethanyoung4828]

Hey

[@melto3923]

101 likes 0 dislikes that s Nice 👌👌

[@temeez5910]

Hello😊

[@danielmoran654]

Meet up in Ohio please?????

[@Purplemonkey1974]

🐵🐵🐵🐵

[@josh15670]

First comment?

[@logancochis]

#9

[@thabeast2658]

Its about 7.5 hours on one piston and then its time to buy a new one for 125 dollars :)

[@nahnothnx4608]

U serious about that?

[@thabeast2658]

nah no thnx yes i am, if you are racing motocross bike like full throttle all the time its needed for top performance.

[@ayRehzy]

ThaBeast not even close. maybe 45 hours, he doesn’t race this bike at all, he doesn’t even ride it much.

[@nahnothnx4608]

Oh ok thanks for clarifying that. I never realized that dirtbikes had such an intensive maintenance schedule and id ride them for a super long time without changing the oil and stuff (when I was younger) amd looking back at it now makes me wonder

[@thabeast2658]

WhiteSS well if ypu race a bike its 7.5 hours. But it depends on the level of racing. For example when my dad raced he changed it every 7.5 hours. But then of course its less maintence on a four stroke

[@therealslimshady4555]

Zzzz 😴

[@valloxgaming9034]

First

[@victorqvanstrom3314]

Fist

[@brandongrubaugh8940]

Just so you know. I have a CRF450R sumo as well and I learned that these bikes beat themself to death sitting at stop lights due to so much compression. Even though they are so fun. They ARE NOT meant for the street. So be ready for issues. Knock on wood.