by crfsonly » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:37 am
welcome to CRF's Only! on the jetting your choices are stock or OEM needles or a kit like the JD Jetting kit. the kit makes it quick work to get your jetting spot on as it includes the needles and jets you'll need along with the instructions on which needle, clip and jets to use for your altitude and engine modifications. if you want to go the stock or OEM needle route check the jetting database sticky in the CRF model forum for your bike (you mentioned a 450 but didn't specify X or R).
also, you should remove the backfire screen and replace the filter with a fire retardant air filter like the Twin Air Powerflow replacement filter or better yet replace the stock cage and filter with the Twin Air Powerflow system. if you have a 450X do the air box mod to get more air in. check our "how-to" for this mod.
again, welcome to CRF's Only!
ken