17 yz450 build

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8/25/2016 7:27pm Edited Date/Time 8/25/2016 7:28pm
JkopMx wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148504/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148505/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148506/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148507/s1200_image.jpg[/img]








That sprocket! Where did you buy that?
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8/25/2016 7:34pm
It's the same sprocket as an MSR 41hundred just anodized over the chrome.

They are probably made by the same company.
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8/25/2016 8:23pm Edited Date/Time 8/25/2016 8:30pm
Thesprocket is made by dirt tricks . It's there iron man sprockets.

Msr is made by them, they just relabeled it . Msr has a few products like that . but I don't believe they give a year warranty as dirt tricks Does.

Well edit ^ they still honor dirt tricks year warranty , the colored versions actually last even longer than the normal chrome ones, check em out , www.dirttricks.com if ur interested shoot me a PM and I can get u a little something $
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Tmick wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148533/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I build this bike about every ten hours. I love the Yamaha


I build this bike about every ten hours. I love the Yamaha
Colts mechanic ? Me and lane shaw stayed at Robbie's for awhile , before Lorettas last year .

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8/26/2016 4:08am
Yea MSR does that with a lot of things, well basically everything they sell in their hard parts catalogue is renamed stuff.

And your right they do honor the warranty. I'm about to put one on my 16 yz 450. I get 50℅ off on everything MSR sells.
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8/26/2016 8:19pm
the guys over at Works Connection got me set up with another killer box of goodies , should be some final touches that really make this bike feel at home



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Gunna be sweet
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Threw some more stuff on it today ,

Works connection elite perch - arguably the best clutch set up out there
Arc front brake lever - which actually with the different leverage it makes the front brakes feel much better .
works connection radiator braces for the oh $hit moments.
WC holeshot device
Works connection oil filter cover which just looks bad a$$

Works connection axle blocks are nice ! They actually make the numbering and lines on each side equal , unlike the stock ones , which the amount of lines on each side are different so could get confusing .

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My titanium pipe from yoshi got finished Friday , and I'm looking for some carbon fiber exhaust shields , I seen JGR had some but there sold out ,

Also going to get a Hinson on its way, stock cover is hideous , or atleast that's a good reason for me to order a complete Hinson Evil
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8/29/2016 2:06pm
looking good! Did you have to take the stock water pump guard off to get the Cycra skid plate to fit?
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looking good! Did you have to take the stock water pump guard off to get the Cycra skid plate to fit?
Didn't even try to fit it with the stock one underneath it . Didn't make much sense to run one under this one .

Thing is pretty nice , protects it all the way up to the radiator
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JkopMx wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148504/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148505/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148506/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/25/148507/s1200_image.jpg[/img]








Does the guts VS cover come with the front piece as well? I've been looking at a blue one for a while. Also, what's your review on the velcro?
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I got the complete seat but it didn't come with the small piece ,

Seeing the seat was complete its hard to say what the VS is like putting on , but seems very easy and simple , only thing I could see is making sure u let the Velcro stick to your seat base and be stuck for good . When I got this seat it was slowly peeling up but the seat cover still looked good ,

once I get some time on it ill let ya know how it holds up
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Where can I get that swingarm plug?
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forgot all About posting some more photos ,

Currently did a road trip to southern cal riding and testing out all the new stuff .

So my titanium yoshi system came in and my ride engineering 22mm clamps .

First day we rode at Pala pro or main track not sure what they call it, I use the 25mm but with some of those tight corners I could tell I wanted more initial lean in . So today we went to cahuilla and went 25mm then to 22mm and set the sag accordingly to 104. And whoo did that make a difference, suprisingly charging into corners and stability I felt was better or more for my liking coming from a Honda , turn in was very good almost too good in the hard base cahuilla dirt,

Currently have my mapping changed to accommodate the pipe but will play more with it







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Got a small video clip but not sure how to put it on a forum
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YouTube, then embed here.
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Those clamps make a huge difference and have no negative affects in my opinion.
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I think these carbon heat shields from FMF would really finish your bike off, I love them. I know there are not Yoshi (shhhhhh), but you can take the fmf stickers off.

Nice build! btw, looking into some 22mm clamps for my next addition.
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motoman103 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/09/17/152106/s1200_IMG_9536_copy.jpg[/img] I think these carbon heat shields from FMF would really finish your bike off, I love them. I know there are not Yoshi (shhhhhh), but...


I think these carbon heat shields from FMF would really finish your bike off, I love them. I know there are not Yoshi (shhhhhh), but you can take the fmf stickers off.

Nice build! btw, looking into some 22mm clamps for my next addition.
I would agree, so far no negative , stability is still awesome , just better lean in .

And avout the heat shields , I am for sure looking into it , jgr makes some so hopefully those become available soon , if not I was wandering how those fmf ones looked , and if the sticker was removable , thanks for that . How does the head pipe side look?
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JkopMx wrote:
I would agree, so far no negative , stability is still awesome , just better lean in . And avout the heat shields , I am...
I would agree, so far no negative , stability is still awesome , just better lean in .

And avout the heat shields , I am for sure looking into it , jgr makes some so hopefully those become available soon , if not I was wandering how those fmf ones looked , and if the sticker was removable , thanks for that . How does the head pipe side look?
Yep the stickers are removable. FMF sends about 12 of them with the shields. Here is a pic of the engine side, not a good pic but you get the idea. My buddy has the JGR ones and they are basically the exact same design as stock, but in carbon. The FMF are a little smaller and sleeker in my opinion.



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No bike is complete until you put a Hinson on it



9/29/2016 4:45am
Wow, great looking build. Almost makes me wanna go to the blue side lol
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did a little racing with It this weekend , made a bone head move and my clutch cable popped out the lever first Moto but man sure was nice second Moto having the full Hinson clutch
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10/5/2016 9:40am
JkopMx wrote:
I got my subframe back from the shop , lowered it 8mm which should really help with handling and the stance . alot of guys are...
I got my subframe back from the shop , lowered it 8mm which should really help with handling and the stance . alot of guys are going 10-17mm but didn't feel the need for that much seeing my shock is internally lowered

Also got a cool little billet piece from trick eng that goes into the swingarm pivot to make it flush so no dirt and rocks build up causing your brake to lock up .cheap and cool little piece .


Also have a GUTS racing complete seat on its way ,

Went with the carbon fiber base / light weight seat foam / and Nee Velcro system seat cover with pleats .

Graphics are in so I will throw those on tommorow ,

Ordered a titanium Yoshimura full system , so with the seat ,plastics and pipe I'm sure ive lost some weight ( much easier than losing body weight)
Great looking bike! I have a question for you. Is it very expensive to internally lower the shock? I have a buddy that is looking to buy a new bike and he's vertically challenged. I had mentioned a lower seat and possibly lowering the subframe. He asked the dealer if there was something that could be done to the shock to lower it and they said it isn't possible. How much lower would yours sit with just the internal shock mod. He is looking to get an inch and a half lower than stock. I'm curious if the shock, seat, and subframe would get him close?
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JkopMx wrote:
I got my subframe back from the shop , lowered it 8mm which should really help with handling and the stance . alot of guys are...
I got my subframe back from the shop , lowered it 8mm which should really help with handling and the stance . alot of guys are going 10-17mm but didn't feel the need for that much seeing my shock is internally lowered

Also got a cool little billet piece from trick eng that goes into the swingarm pivot to make it flush so no dirt and rocks build up causing your brake to lock up .cheap and cool little piece .


Also have a GUTS racing complete seat on its way ,

Went with the carbon fiber base / light weight seat foam / and Nee Velcro system seat cover with pleats .

Graphics are in so I will throw those on tommorow ,

Ordered a titanium Yoshimura full system , so with the seat ,plastics and pipe I'm sure ive lost some weight ( much easier than losing body weight)
Krazyk2774 wrote:
Great looking bike! I have a question for you. Is it very expensive to internally lower the shock? I have a buddy that is looking to...
Great looking bike! I have a question for you. Is it very expensive to internally lower the shock? I have a buddy that is looking to buy a new bike and he's vertically challenged. I had mentioned a lower seat and possibly lowering the subframe. He asked the dealer if there was something that could be done to the shock to lower it and they said it isn't possible. How much lower would yours sit with just the internal shock mod. He is looking to get an inch and a half lower than stock. I'm curious if the shock, seat, and subframe would get him close?
Shave the seat, pc lowering link.
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how much did those trick chain adjusters lower your laptimes?
i notice a lot of similarities with ricers and mxers.
i love how my yamahas work stock
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10/6/2016 2:45am Edited Date/Time 10/6/2016 2:48am
rongi#401 wrote:
how much did those trick chain adjusters lower your laptimes? i notice a lot of similarities with ricers and mxers. i love how my yamahas work...
how much did those trick chain adjusters lower your laptimes?
i notice a lot of similarities with ricers and mxers.
i love how my yamahas work stock
Good build here, and he gives reasons why he's done everything he has to the bike... including the axle blocks. Purpose behind everything with a few aesthetic pieces to boot.

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