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  • MadMatt
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    New to the crf

    by MadMatt » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:21 am

    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 :shock: lol
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    by nedirtbikr » Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:50 pm

    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.
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    JAWS
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    by JAWS » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:02 pm

    Bring some tape with you to keep that god-awful grin under control! :)
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    124
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    by 124 » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:01 am

    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.
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    by nedirtbikr » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:07 am

    124 wrote:-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!
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    by braap207 » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:22 am

    :shock: 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! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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    by MadMatt » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:25 am

    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 :D

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