2017 crf 450 adjustments for taller riders?

blewis18
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Just looking to see what you guys are doing , if anything to open the cockpit up a little for taller riders? I am 6'1" and the bike just feels cramped and like I'm reaching down for the bars a lot when standing. Any and all advice/opinions is appreciated. Thanks!!!
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mxdan11 6/15/2017 4:04am
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blewis18 wrote:
Just looking to see what you guys are doing , if anything to open the cockpit up a little for taller riders? I am 6'1" and...
Just looking to see what you guys are doing , if anything to open the cockpit up a little for taller riders? I am 6'1" and the bike just feels cramped and like I'm reaching down for the bars a lot when standing. Any and all advice/opinions is appreciated. Thanks!!!
I have just fitted xtrig clamps, which come with a 10mm bar riser. I'm also 6,1 and this made a massive difference.

Fastway and protaper also make footpegs that are lower than stock which will help.
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Mx746 6/15/2017 6:31am
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xtrig. Bars in forward mount position
mattyhamz2 6/15/2017 8:22am
6/15/2017 8:22am
Sell it and buy a Yamaha or Kawasaki! Tongue

Just playin! I know what you mean though. I rode my uncles stock 17 back in January, and at 6'1, I felt like I was riding an 85. It felt small but I could throw it wherever I wanted. Maybe try a little taller bend of bar or taller bar mounts. Does anyone make a set of lower footpegs for it yet?
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281moto 6/16/2017 6:57am
6/16/2017 6:57am
I rode a stock 17 and felt like it had far more room than the 09-16 hondas. 2008 was the last year CRF I owned. I'm actually stuffing a CR500 motor in an 08 450 chassis now because I liked it so much.

My current bike is a 2014 KX450F and it is a much larger bike. Same with the YZ450Fs

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blewis18
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blewis18 6/22/2017 7:22pm
6/22/2017 7:22pm
Thanks for the input guys! I went with renthal twin wall rc high with 5mm offset clamps and it feels a lot better. Just rode around my turn track this afternoon but hope to take it to the track this weekend, weather permitting

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