| CRF450R MOTARD |
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| Wheels and tires are what make these Motards different from just regular dual sports. When time came for my wheels, I decided to use a Honda F2 front wheel. This way I could use the 295 mm street bike floating rotor. The difficult part was machining the caliper carrier. I made it out of the thickest billet piece I had in the shop, that way I knew I would get full performance from the brake... The rear wheel was a lot easier, 4.25 inch rim laced to the stock CRF hub and I was done. Tire choice was Avon and I decided on a 120\60\17 and a 150\60\17. The bike is an absolute blast to ride ON WHICH EVER WHEEL YOU CHOOSE. |
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| After the first track day it was obvious that the gearing was not correct. With the smallest back sprocket and the largest front I was still way off. Next step would have to be a wide ratio transmision.. With this modification and a bunch of sprockets I hope the gearing will finally be sorted out. |
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| Last on the list before engine instalation. New rings, port and polish and new valve seats. |
| Well finaly we tested the WIDE RATIO tranny , it has transformed the bike into a pleasure to ride. Now I can finaly use the potential of this wonderful Honda engine. It was so good, I only got to ride it once. Yuliya staked claim to it the rest of the day. I think the bike , as well as being a crazy blast to ride , also played a role in helping Yuliya get back up to speed after a horrific highside at Cresson last year. Well I was behind her and it looked horrific to me! |
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| Thanks to Yuliya , for making me get off my butt and build it. And "NO" I won't teach you to pull wheelies on it! |