FIXING the WORST 450 On The Track // 2018 + Suzuki RMZ450 - FCP Engine Mounts - Track Test & Review

[@mxrevival]

*_***READY TO TRY THESE BAD BOYS OUT?_* You can see more photos & learn more about the FCP Engine Mounts for your bike here! www.mxrevival.com/product-page/fcp-engine-mounts 📌📌

[@robertwoods2505]

Dude, your bike is so bada$$ bro! Love it and how you've made it your own. Take good care Charles and take good care of that beautiful fam! Enjoy the Holidays!

[@mxrevival]

Big thanks Robert! I do love me some Suzukis!!

[@Papi1960R]

I love looking down from my big rig on I-80 and seeing you guys riding, and racing below me when I take a load into the Bay area. Then I'm jealous because I'm at work, and my dirtbikes are in Arizona. 🍻 Cheers. I built my 98 RM250 smoker into a RMX300 KTM/Beta/Husky killer with a a Eric Gorr 295cc kit ported for all round usable power, 40mm lectron, ffw, enduro protection and full lighting. If you really want to improve your Suzukis put on a set of 1996-98 49mm Showa conventional forks from a RM125-250. Still the best forks ever sold to the public. Remember ALL manufacturers went (or went back to) USD forks because they were considerably less expensive to manufacture, not because they were better. You'll get slight increase in flex that the late model RMZs could use. I have them on my 2006 CR250.

[@mxrevival]

May as well stop in sometime 😜 Gotta hit the scales anyway, right?

[@Papi1960R]

@@mxrevival the Livermore scale is usually closed the last year, but will pull through in the Spring. What are you doing with your RM250?

[@kollinrose]

Nothing better than waking up to a suzuk build on a Saturday morning🤘

[@mxrevival]

😍😍😍😍 Love hitting the garage & seeing the Lemon Ladies

[@kollinrose]

@@mxrevival 🤣🤣🤣🤘

[@gilvietor1918]

Wow. You can literally see it in the video. I'm so confused as to why it works, this is amazing.

[@mxrevival]

Love them! Thanks for watching 💪

[@anthonynunez2274]

club moto is my daily go to track !! LOVE IT ! hope i get to see you riding out there !

[@mxrevival]

We come back from Idaho every once in a while and definitely hit up the old home track

[@Archer_927]

Bike went from rag to riches can’t wait to see more keep it up man!!!!

[@mxrevival]

Thanks dude! She flexy now!

[@rocketbmw]

Nice work and riding! Always great to see the mXrevival crew at Club Moto MX riding, testing, and having fun.

[@mxrevival]

Gracias! Finally ended up hitting that big ass jump! Super fun, it's a booter. We're you out there?

[@wazman2-73]

I love my Suzuki, I have the 2018 RMZ450 have all the mods: PC linkage, RG3 suspension, FPC engine mounts, Yoshi full exhaust, everything bar a high com piston and ecu. It rides and handles great! I can back up what you were saying about the mounts and how they change the feel and ride 100% - game changer!! I have watched your vid on changing fork seals etc (excellent, btw👍) and wondered if you would consider doing a vid on replacing the oil on the rear shock or even a full tear down of the shock??

[@mxrevival]

Still Loving mine too. Such a great machine, and still my favorite looking bike of all of them. Enjoy showing up to the track and being the only one on a Suzuki as well. Maybe someday on the shock! I'm not set up with nitrogen or vac bleeder, so I usually just have those refreshed by legit suspension shops. I just need to invest in a little more equipment which will naturally occur if I can expand this year. Thanks for watching, and for sharing your feedback with others on your Suzuki 🔥

[@wazman2-73]

@@mxrevival Thanks for the reply. The reason I asked about the shock is because I am not a mechanic, but like so many of us I to am mechanically minded and not afraid to tear down the engine and do a rebuild or regrease the linkage bearings etc. So I tried on my 2010 RMZ 450 (a few years ago)to refurbish the shock/service myself and in the process of removing the piston I wrecked the bushing around the piston head, only to find out from the shock mechanic I took it to in the end, that he had made a special tool for removing the piston without damaging it etc... ( I couldn't find anything on KZbin about the pit falls and/or special tooling required). Like wise I haven't seen anyone who has refurbished the BFR shock, only a vid of one that had already been torn down. Even if you didn't have a vacum bleeder could it still be done? Nitrogen I would get my mxshop to do anyway.

[@bradywright407]

Love your videos man! Just recently got back into riding and fixed up my 08 rmz450 and its so hard to fight relevant content to watch. Keep up the kickass vids!

[@mxrevival]

Appreciate you! I loved my 09 to death. Would take another in a heartbeat too. Did you get the recalled engine for your 08? Probably by now... The 08's cases would crack and they all got upgraded engine cases (the 09 engine) 👍

[@bradywright407]

@@mxrevival yeah, fortunately the previous owner had the engine replaced with an 09. I just rebuilt the entire thing though so its running great right now! Trying to find a nice rear shock at the moment but theyre tough to find for this old of a bike

[@mxcollin95]

Brand new to the channel and am loving it! Have you heard of anyone trying to mill down the thickness of the stock aluminum mounts and getting similar performance results? I’ve never messed with changing motor mounts but I’m assuming from everything you’ve said that the FCP mounts flex more than stock which you could probably accomplish by milling down the fat stock mounts a bit.

[@mxrevival]

Glad to have you and thanks for watching! I have seen and read a little bit about guys drilling the stock engine mounts which apparently has an effect. You're right about the fcp's being thinner, by a long shot especially on the lower stays. There are some decent articles on setting the stock mounts to a different torque spec and getting a little bit more compliance out of the bike as well.

[@mxcollin95]

@@mxrevival right on. Thanks for letting me know.

[@kristinaquinones9315]

"Look at me when I'm talking to you goddamit" had a laugh at that 🤣

[@mxrevival]

F*ckin' Matt!! Camera shy... 🤣

[@DinoAungpe]

Always loved the suzuki 2 strokes. They look amazing & aggressive. I started with my 83 rm80 then 125 now a rm250 i really love all bikes but the yellow suzuki is my choice

[@UlisesGlez26]

I missed some riding videos man! And those plating skills are something else tho 💦

[@mxrevival]

Felt good for sure! Now to figure out the damn GoPro compression and crappy footage. Thanks for watching brotha-man

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

Love the vid C!!! Unfortunately I just traded my 18 450 in needed a quad for hunting and driving around the property so sadly I had to part with the 450 but of course I still got the classic Honda 125 and the 06 rm 250 lol won’t part with them! Can’t wait for the next vid bud!!!

[@mxrevival]

That's ok, can always swoop another! Maybe they'll switch the bike up a bit too by then. Hard to find an 06 right now, that's a keeper for sure! Thanks for the love bro

[@Davido50]

Saying it's the worst is relative. Its a great 450 generally speaking! Suzuki always makes great machines. Own 2 newer Yamaha Sport Quads (YFZ450R & Raptor 700R-SE) must say but dirtbikes.. its ALL Suzuki ALL THE TIME. #RM #RMZ

[@mxrevival]

Totally! In the shootout, one bike has to lose. I see why they gravitate that way, but of course that doesn't mean it's not a great bike.

[@motoxjim929]

Awesome video great to see you enjoy some track time!!!

[@mxrevival]

Thanks dude! It was PERFECT!

[@drkaymotorsports]

Do these engine mounts fit the 14-17 rmz450? Don't see an option for those on their website.

[@kwprice1987]

I have a 2018 rmx450z do you know if the same year rmz450 shares anything in common like plastics frame fuel tank ect...

[@mxrevival]

Probably a lot of little odds & ends. Not sure exactly which but examples like kick starter and prake pad pins might carry over. You can always use an OEM parts microfiche to check for matching part numbers between years too 💪

[@j20062006]

I love Suzuki, have an LTR 450 (516 big bore stroker), Suzuki outboard, had several ltz 400's, brother had 2 drz 400's. The newer king quad 750's are bulletproof. Yeah I'm a Fanboy. I like all Japanese brands to be honest. I just don't like the new Polaris atv's, the older ones are solid though when they used Subaru engines.

[@whothat4684]

My lady just bought me a ‘19. Absolutely pumped to rip it. Any other tips other than the engine mounts? Also have you tried a longer lower linkage like the ride engineering?

[@mxrevival]

Congrats! Honestly, getting the your suspension redone with the link is the biggest thing. The bike is pretty turn key otherwise. If you cannot find anyone local to you with experience on the bfrc shock, just shoot me an email. I'll get you pointed in the right direction with the exact same shim stack I am running. It transformed the bike. I'll do a Pro Circuit system review for everyone later. All of these parts are from my 18, so I know what they do and how much weight they shave. If you haven't checked out the entire playlist on this little Suzuki series, you might also like that!

[@STRIDER99r1]

@@mxrevival I can't find anyone with experience around me to get my rear shock right. What stack do you recommend? Thanks!

[@Dirt_Serpent]

Wanna trade an RMZ 450 for my YZ400F ? ol I just recently posted it for sale.. I want a little more out of my bike so its time to sadly let the historic 400 go so I can buy a 450

[@waynethepain2640]

👍make Suzuki great again! 😆

[@mxrevival]

I'll keep doing my part! 😂

[@appleandbuchoi]

Boss if you have old one boots please give for my preset this coming xmas i dont boots

[@someoneyouknow96]

New video. Count me in.

[@mxrevival]

My man!

[@juanjosemunozgarcia1276]

awesome mate

[@mxrevival]

Thank you Juan 🙏

[@matthewtoes6433]

What needs to be done to the Suzuki's Engine to get more HP out of it

[@seatime674]

Slightly off topic I have an '05 WR450 runs great but has heavy seat vibration (not handlebars), numb butt after 3 or 4 miles on the road should i go around and add rubber gaskets on the motormounts and seat connection bolts??😢

[@mxrevival]

Balance your wheels 😁 (and check all engine mounts for proper torque/ at least tightness)

[@aidanq4280]

what track is this?

[@mxrevival]

Not sure to be honest, I download a lot of royalty free stuff that sounds cool. Somewhere on my hard drive!

[@aidanq4280]

@@mxrevival it sounds sick!

[@samwittstruck.6685]

Do they make a set for a tm 400?

[@mxrevival]

Sadly I do not have a line on that!

[@נועםמזרחי-צ6ח]

Does anyone know where you can buy a new rmx450z engine, a company, not a private person Only original engine

[@mxrevival]

I have one. It was removed from my 2018 RMZ450. It has 65 hours of run time & is completely stock / OEM Suzuki. www.mxrevival.com/contact

[@armyretired28]

I guess I'm too old school, I can't get use to hearing MX 4 stroke bikes. Back in my teen age years when I rode MX the only MX bikes were 2 smokes!

[@mxrevival]

Hey, I don't see a damn thing wrong with that! 🙌

[@kochykoo]

lol I feel like a stalker trying to catch up on these videos lol

[@mxrevival]

Stalk-on, my friend! Hope you enjoy them!

[@kochykoo]

@@mxrevival all good man. I been watching them off and on but didn't realize how much times gone by. Plus I figured I at least help boost your rates up to help you out in the long run...😉😉😉

[@josephforcino6399]

Funny !!! $7000 dollar bike passing $1200 dollar bike. But he has a $5000 start button.

[@mxrevival]

🤣🤣🤣

[@driftmax5180]

Rmz is best

[@mxrevival]

🙌🙌🙌

[@jamienichols6277]

Does this bike really deserve the negative comments or is it people reading too many MX shootouts? RC or Stewart would've smoked everyone with this machine.

[@mxrevival]

Riding mine right now, love this bike. Always has to be a shootout loser, so I get why it loses shootouts. But they're all amazing no problems with the Suzuki once you iron out a few kinks like any other bike.

[@jamienichols6277]

@@mxrevival I'm a old guy now and this my first bike after not riding for 23 years. I think it's pretty damn sweet. I could almost put it in my man cave like the car collectors lol

[@desert4seat]

Yeah man, too many “reviews” and “shootouts”.

[@usmc03]

$400 for engine mounts? 😂

[@mxrevival]

Higher! But, they do work great on the RMZ. Honda as well. Not worth it on some other brands.

[@user-le1ye4dy5i]

Can I just ask why fix the worst bike on the track when you can just buy 5 other way better bikes. Suzuki’s have just been a joke, waaay behind for the last 25 + years or so

[@mxrevival]

My "worst bike" comment is more of a joke. Because the bike is usually in last place and shootouts. I love this bike. I am a Suzuki loyalist to begin with, and I've had modern KTM's. They are amazing. But this Suzuki's price point at $7200 out the door VS $12,000- $13,000 for the KTM is very hard to beat. The Suzuki's price, plus it being an amazing bike, gives you lots of room to spend money on mods and still be well within budget. It's not for everybody, but it's a really great option. You should try one, you'd like it. Ken Roczen, Ricky Carmichael, & James Stewart all won championships on RMZ's not too long ago. 😉

[@christopherfowler1549]

25yrs, what? Suzuki had the first good running fuel injected bike back in 08. Cannondale was first, but it was an absolute turd. You should probably ride dirt bikes a little, rather than just watching test on KZbin. The RMZ is a really good bike.

[@josephforcino6399]

Apparently you're clueless and out of date