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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

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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