[2005CRFMAN133]

will a 2008 crf450r steering stabilizer fit a 2006 crf450r.. If not what can i do to make my 2006 crf450r handle better???

[JimDirt]

The Triple Clamps would have to be changed to the 08 , and a tab would have to be welded on the head stock to make the OEM Honda one work , you would be better off getting a GPR or Scott or Fastway Stabilizer , and they will give you more control , the Honda one is actually a Steering Damper , not a Stabilizer

And what do you mean specifically by "Handle Better" ?? , there are lots of ways to make the bike handle better , but each depends on what its actually doing that you dont like

[2005CRFMAN133]

That makes since I was just wondering, and I'm have trouble in the turns and berms its like its over steering so I have to go slower then I would on my cr 125 I think the guy who had it before me got the suspension set at like 220 and I'm only 165-170... They guy bought the bike brand new in 07 broke both his ankles and the bike had been setting since 08 it might have 10 hours on it I know its a great bike and practically brand new....

[JimDirt]

Sorry for not replying sooner , my internet was down for a few days

The springs might be the issue unless your a faster rider that can work with the stiffer springs , make sure your correct for your sag settings , and mess with the clickers , but having the bike sprung for your weight is pretty important to handling , if the front end is way too stiff , the bike will push in corners , try turning the top compression clicker counter clockwise 2 clicks at a time and try riding the same section and see if it gets better (it should)

You might be able to get by with the springs if you soften the clickers in the front , and turn the Low Speed Compression on the shock(the flat screwdriver slot on the canister on the right side just under the seat)clockwise 2 clicks at a time (testing between each time ) this will stiffen the rear a bit and soften the front putting more weight on the front end and allowing the bike to bite better in the corner , dont adjust both the front and rear at the same time , do one , then test ride , then the other then test , so you can tell what each setting is doing

If it does not get better then you might have to go to softer springs

See if you can get the suspension specs from the old owner (valving,fork main and pressure spring size , oil CC , shock spring , linkage , etc)