Show us your 2017 crf450

Todd_Dooley 2/7/2017 8:04pm
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Here's mine. Came out pretty nice I think. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/14/169180/s1200_IMG_0911.jpg[/img]
Here's mine. Came out pretty nice I think.

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snape99 2/7/2017 9:15pm
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Received my electric start kit today. It looks like a massive job. So many pieces and with no instructions.
Not going to bother installing it .
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Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173938/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173939/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world



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Goes well with the MM bar pad
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The silver duct tape bike is still taking me a bit to get used too but it does cover up the backwards slanting CRF on the...
The silver duct tape bike is still taking me a bit to get used too but it does cover up the backwards slanting CRF on the shroud. Any plans to add some sharpie graphics on it?
Not quite sure as its my friends bike, i just put on some protective film, but i wouldnt be surprised, his other bikes have sharpie graphics allover, looks sick
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Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173938/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173939/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world



Skerby wrote:
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you...
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you run the risk of possibly scuffing your tires.

Surprised to see that you're running both the front brake lever and the rear pedal; those parts could easily be removed and kept in new condition, the same goes for the seat and clutch lever(gonna have to bump start).
Calm your tits, we have different plastics and graphics on the way home, i didnt want to ruin the stock plastics on the first run, as we were riding on a snow mixed rainy day of -0 degrees C.
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MBR 2/8/2017 6:50am
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snape99 wrote:
Received my electric start kit today. It looks like a massive job. So many pieces and with no instructions.
Not going to bother installing it .
PM me for instructions if decide to do it. Here is electric start installation video we made.
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I have an 8 plate full Hinson clutch ready and waiting to go on mine. Have already added ARC levers, Raptor Ti pegs, Emig lock on grips. I also have a complete graphics kit. Pictures will be added one day.
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snape99 2/8/2017 9:10am
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snape99 wrote:
Received my electric start kit today. It looks like a massive job. So many pieces and with no instructions.
Not going to bother installing it .
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PM me for instructions if decide to do it. Here is electric start installation video we made.[embed] https://youtu.be/gywFMKX5vCI?rel=0 [/embed]
PM me for instructions if decide to do it. Here is electric start installation video we made.
Ok. Thanks a lot mate
I did see that video. Very good
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sdjeff 2/8/2017 9:46am
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snape99 wrote:
Received my electric start kit today. It looks like a massive job. So many pieces and with no instructions.
Not going to bother installing it .
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't just come stock. I'm going to bite the bullet for the convenience but I wouldn't do it again.
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Tokyo_Tiddler 2/8/2017 9:50am
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Looks like you have to dismantle half the bike for the install. Looks more like a winter project.
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H4L 2/8/2017 9:59am
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sdjeff wrote:
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't...
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't just come stock. I'm going to bite the bullet for the convenience but I wouldn't do it again.
Looks like it would be more cost effective to buy the 17 RX model (if ES desired) & add a 19 in. rear wheel & remap to R specs. The suspension would need some work as well, but most serious racers / riders revalve & respring anyway. The RX is only $400 more retail & it's suppose to be the same bike with some changes noted above.
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Motofinne 2/8/2017 10:02am
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sdjeff wrote:
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't...
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't just come stock. I'm going to bite the bullet for the convenience but I wouldn't do it again.
H4L wrote:
Looks like it would be more cost effective to buy the 17 RX model (if ES desired) & add a 19 in. rear wheel & remap...
Looks like it would be more cost effective to buy the 17 RX model (if ES desired) & add a 19 in. rear wheel & remap to R specs. The suspension would need some work as well, but most serious racers / riders revalve & respring anyway. The RX is only $400 more retail & it's suppose to be the same bike with some changes noted above.
Or Honda could just offer to install the e start for their customers if they buy the additional e start for 800 bucks or what ever it costs.

It's very easy to see why KTM and Husqvarna are gaining market shares in our sport.
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H4L 2/8/2017 10:20am
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Or Honda could just offer to install the e start for their customers if they buy the additional e start for 800 bucks or what ever...
Or Honda could just offer to install the e start for their customers if they buy the additional e start for 800 bucks or what ever it costs.

It's very easy to see why KTM and Husqvarna are gaining market shares in our sport.
My thoughts are Honda might offer it on the R model as an option from the factory in 2018. I think one of things they're going to base it off of is how many ES kits are sold this year.
As far as the orange & white KTM's maybe so at the moment. I've ridden a couple of KTM's & couldn't come to grips with the handling due to the bad WP suspension. Not impressed with them personally.
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UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the bikes as it's a standard feature here, but comes seoerately from Honda. Getting mine next week-ish hopefully. Guess it's s first yr thing, i'm sure 18s will come fitted from the factory
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Skerby 2/8/2017 11:20am
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Lastander wrote:
Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173938/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/02/04/173939/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Me and my friend broke our bikes in today, ducttape is the eight wonder of the world



Skerby wrote:
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you...
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you run the risk of possibly scuffing your tires.

Surprised to see that you're running both the front brake lever and the rear pedal; those parts could easily be removed and kept in new condition, the same goes for the seat and clutch lever(gonna have to bump start).
Lastander wrote:
Calm your tits, we have different plastics and graphics on the way home, i didnt want to ruin the stock plastics on the first run, as...
Calm your tits, we have different plastics and graphics on the way home, i didnt want to ruin the stock plastics on the first run, as we were riding on a snow mixed rainy day of -0 degrees C.
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Heard that! Sorry for giving you a hard time; I used to know a kid that taped up everything on his bike just to keep his plastics "Fresh"

For the purpose of maintaining stock plastics for resale, this is a great idea. I am the asshole here, sorry.
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Lastander 2/8/2017 11:23am
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Skerby wrote:
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you...
Might as well bubble wrap the frame and cases while you're at it. Also, I would be wary of shifting out of first gear otherwise you run the risk of possibly scuffing your tires.

Surprised to see that you're running both the front brake lever and the rear pedal; those parts could easily be removed and kept in new condition, the same goes for the seat and clutch lever(gonna have to bump start).
Lastander wrote:
Calm your tits, we have different plastics and graphics on the way home, i didnt want to ruin the stock plastics on the first run, as...
Calm your tits, we have different plastics and graphics on the way home, i didnt want to ruin the stock plastics on the first run, as we were riding on a snow mixed rainy day of -0 degrees C.
Life aint easy in scandinavia
Skerby wrote:
Heard that! Sorry for giving you a hard time; I used to know a kid that taped up everything on his bike just to keep his...
Heard that! Sorry for giving you a hard time; I used to know a kid that taped up everything on his bike just to keep his plastics "Fresh"

For the purpose of maintaining stock plastics for resale, this is a great idea. I am the asshole here, sorry.
No harm taken, this is the internet, i could be off way worse
mattyhamz2 2/8/2017 11:43am
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MBR 2/8/2017 12:02pm
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Fraser wrote:
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the...
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the bikes as it's a standard feature here, but comes seoerately from Honda. Getting mine next week-ish hopefully. Guess it's s first yr thing, i'm sure 18s will come fitted from the factory
He is probably charging labor by hours so he says its 5 hours. My friend did it 3 hours without instructions (he works at dealership).

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Fraser wrote:
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the...
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the bikes as it's a standard feature here, but comes seoerately from Honda. Getting mine next week-ish hopefully. Guess it's s first yr thing, i'm sure 18s will come fitted from the factory
MBR wrote:
He is probably charging labor by hours so he says its 5 hours. My friend did it 3 hours without instructions (he works at dealership).
That's good, no they're not charging hours as they have to fit them on all the UK bikes as standard.
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Fraser wrote:
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the...
UK dealer i spoke to this week reckons the e-starts take them about 5 hours to fit now. They have to fit it to all the bikes as it's a standard feature here, but comes seoerately from Honda. Getting mine next week-ish hopefully. Guess it's s first yr thing, i'm sure 18s will come fitted from the factory
MBR wrote:
He is probably charging labor by hours so he says its 5 hours. My friend did it 3 hours without instructions (he works at dealership).
this, my friend did his in 3 1/2 hours at home, he just followed the video above...

Personally I like the fact that Honda gives you the option of EC. Perhaps yes they could do that in 2018 pre-installed (ala RX) as a option when ordering the bike
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sdjeff wrote:
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't...
Same. I got a quote from my local shop of $700-$1000 for installation. Pretty pricey when the parts were already $850. It's too bad it didn't just come stock. I'm going to bite the bullet for the convenience but I wouldn't do it again.
H4L wrote:
Looks like it would be more cost effective to buy the 17 RX model (if ES desired) & add a 19 in. rear wheel & remap...
Looks like it would be more cost effective to buy the 17 RX model (if ES desired) & add a 19 in. rear wheel & remap to R specs. The suspension would need some work as well, but most serious racers / riders revalve & respring anyway. The RX is only $400 more retail & it's suppose to be the same bike with some changes noted above.
Motofinne wrote:
Or Honda could just offer to install the e start for their customers if they buy the additional e start for 800 bucks or what ever...
Or Honda could just offer to install the e start for their customers if they buy the additional e start for 800 bucks or what ever it costs.

It's very easy to see why KTM and Husqvarna are gaining market shares in our sport.
Yea Honda did a crap job on this project. Plus after spending all the extra $$$ on the electric start kit, they don't include the kick starter plug. That has to be ordered separate. Seriously what a bunch of tards running the show at Honda. Disappointed big time.
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kiwifan 2/8/2017 3:21pm
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1HRCrider wrote:
Yea Honda did a crap job on this project. Plus after spending all the extra $$$ on the electric start kit, they don't include the kick...
Yea Honda did a crap job on this project. Plus after spending all the extra $$$ on the electric start kit, they don't include the kick starter plug. That has to be ordered separate. Seriously what a bunch of tards running the show at Honda. Disappointed big time.
if it concerns you that much why dont you write to them? I mean seriously???
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Fortunately, I received the whole electric start kit for free. In Australia, if you pre ordered the bike . They gave it out as part of the deal. Just have to install myself.
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I've been wondering for a while and thought I'd figure it out on my own but for the life of me, I can't figure why people refer to it as EC instead of ES. WTF?
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Man I would love one of these bikes. Just don't think I'm ready for a 450 after only riding 250f and 125 for a couple years. Beautiful bikes.
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kiwifan 2/8/2017 6:26pm
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snape99 wrote:
Fortunately, I received the whole electric start kit for free. In Australia, if you pre ordered the bike . They gave it out as part of...
Fortunately, I received the whole electric start kit for free. In Australia, if you pre ordered the bike . They gave it out as part of the deal. Just have to install myself.
thats a damn good deal !!!
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1HRCrider wrote:
Yea Honda did a crap job on this project. Plus after spending all the extra $$$ on the electric start kit, they don't include the kick...
Yea Honda did a crap job on this project. Plus after spending all the extra $$$ on the electric start kit, they don't include the kick starter plug. That has to be ordered separate. Seriously what a bunch of tards running the show at Honda. Disappointed big time.
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if it concerns you that much why dont you write to them? I mean seriously???
Seriously dude, it's an open forum, on topic about the electric start kit. You need to seriously chill.
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Got mine a few weeks ago. Got the 1 1/8 bar mounts, twin wall bars, with a WC clutch perch. And an hour meter. I'll post a pic of how I mounted it. Alittle different, but I like it. It's hidden but yet still easy to see.

Got black wheels on order, alone with the ES kit that I'm waiting on to release from Honda!
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MBR 2/8/2017 10:04pm
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Actually this topic was about showing your Honda CRF450R, so...

The electric start comes free here in Finland also (if you order yours before end of February). Seems that this whole electric start thing is the biggest issue for people that are not planning to get Honda anyways
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