[MadMatt]

Just baught a 05 450r and I was wondering if there is anything I should look out for, besides the ungodfull amount of power it has lol

[nedirtbikr]

Congrats on the buy and welcome. In my opinion, if it's starting and running good, leave it alone. I would, however, recommend radiator guards. The rads are made of tin foil (and you will go down here and there.) They bend really easy. I think they're about $250/each. Rad guards are anywhere from $75 - $100. Well worth the investment. Otherwise, just ride it for a while and visit the board often to see what popular.

Check your valves (How-To is on main Home page.) After that, change oil often, keep an eye on things, and enjoy.

[JAWS]

Bring some tape with you to keep that god-awful grin under control!
Joe

[124]

Contrary to popular belief, you should do everything to it.

--Check the valve clearances for a baseline. They may be in spec, but knowing exactly how much they move (or don't move) is good information.
--Grease the suspension, axles, and steering stem bearings.

[nedirtbikr]

-Grease the suspension, axles, and steering stem bearings.

Agreed!!! I guess this was just "assumed" in my head. I recently bought a KTM and did exactly what 124 said...complete breakdown, inspection, and grease. Sorry I left that out!

[braap207]

Make sure you bring a fly swatter to keep the girls off you as well, plus some troll spray they like to get into the falopian tube!

[MadMatt]

Thanks for the info. The valves are somthing im going to look into, the bike starts and runs awesome. I've had it for about 2 weeks now, and the grin did'ent go away. the tape's not working either