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vdrsnk04 1/11/2022 7:08pm
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What do you guys think of the stock clutch so far? I haven’t rode the bike yet so no idea lol. But I have exclusively ran...
What do you guys think of the stock clutch so far? I haven’t rode the bike yet so no idea lol.

But I have exclusively ran Rekluse clutches in all my bikes for 5 years now and love them. But they aren’t available yet.

Considered a Hinson as they are available, but have never ran one.
sandtrack315 wrote:
I’ve been really impressed with the stock clutch. For whatever reason I don’t abuse it as bad as I did on my Yamaha but 10 hours...
I’ve been really impressed with the stock clutch. For whatever reason I don’t abuse it as bad as I did on my Yamaha but 10 hours in on mostly sand tracks and it’s super fresh and grabby still.
That’s what I was curious of, my Yamaha I used my clutch quite a bit. I’m shocked you don’t need to use it as much on the Honda now.
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fourfourone wrote:
damn. I would think they would at least help out a little. Did you try and call Honda direct? How long did you have the bike...
damn. I would think they would at least help out a little.

Did you try and call Honda direct?

How long did you have the bike time wise before it blew up?
wrc777 wrote:
No I have not tried to call Honda. Bike has 18 hours on it but it started acting up around 15 hours. I have been riding...
No I have not tried to call Honda. Bike has 18 hours on it but it started acting up around 15 hours. I have been riding in the woods. It hasn’t even been on a track, and I don’t ride that fast. No excuse to have problems at this point.
kiwifan wrote:
wait....it started having issues at 15 hours ...what issues?
Didn’t want to run. Stalled when accelerating and fouled a couple plugs. Starting making a rattling/tapping noise an hour or so after that and it just got progressively worse. There are pics further back in the thread. Cams and head are ruined.
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Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
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zeromarine wrote:
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet? Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have...
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
Can I ask what is a fabric band?

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zeromarine wrote:
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet? Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have...
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
vdrsnk04 wrote:
Can I ask what is a fabric band?
There is a strap on the left side of the frame to hold the fuel tank upside down when servicing. Fabric is what your clothes are made of instead of plastic or metal.
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zeromarine wrote:
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet? Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have...
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
vdrsnk04 wrote:
Can I ask what is a fabric band?
wrc777 wrote:
There is a strap on the left side of the frame to hold the fuel tank upside down when servicing. Fabric is what your clothes are...
There is a strap on the left side of the frame to hold the fuel tank upside down when servicing. Fabric is what your clothes are made of instead of plastic or metal.
I installed them, you have to scoot over the fabric band. It’s in the instructions. Learn from my mistake don’t tighten down the brackets until you have your shroud bolts aligned.
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zeromarine 1/12/2022 6:36am
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zeromarine wrote:
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet? Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have...
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
vdrsnk04 wrote:
Can I ask what is a fabric band?
A piece of fabric almost like seatbelt material hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump then wrapped around the frame.
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vdrsnk04 1/12/2022 6:56am
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zeromarine wrote:
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet? Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have...
Anyone use the works connection radiator braces yet?
Reason I ask is I’m the left side of the frame where the left bracket goes I have a fabric band that’s hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump. Looks like it may be in the way. For people that have used them how’s the figment ? Thanks.
vdrsnk04 wrote:
Can I ask what is a fabric band?
zeromarine wrote:
A piece of fabric almost like seatbelt material hooked to the bottom of the fuel pump then wrapped around the frame.
Thanks fellas.
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zeromarine 1/12/2022 7:25am
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vdrsnk04 wrote:
Can I ask what is a fabric band?
wrc777 wrote:
There is a strap on the left side of the frame to hold the fuel tank upside down when servicing. Fabric is what your clothes are...
There is a strap on the left side of the frame to hold the fuel tank upside down when servicing. Fabric is what your clothes are made of instead of plastic or metal.
Gentry381 wrote:
I installed them, you have to scoot over the fabric band. It’s in the instructions. Learn from my mistake don’t tighten down the brackets until you...
I installed them, you have to scoot over the fabric band. It’s in the instructions. Learn from my mistake don’t tighten down the brackets until you have your shroud bolts aligned.
Perfect thank you!
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sandtrack315 1/12/2022 11:13am
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vdrsnk04 wrote:
What do you guys think of the stock clutch so far? I haven’t rode the bike yet so no idea lol. But I have exclusively ran...
What do you guys think of the stock clutch so far? I haven’t rode the bike yet so no idea lol.

But I have exclusively ran Rekluse clutches in all my bikes for 5 years now and love them. But they aren’t available yet.

Considered a Hinson as they are available, but have never ran one.
sandtrack315 wrote:
I’ve been really impressed with the stock clutch. For whatever reason I don’t abuse it as bad as I did on my Yamaha but 10 hours...
I’ve been really impressed with the stock clutch. For whatever reason I don’t abuse it as bad as I did on my Yamaha but 10 hours in on mostly sand tracks and it’s super fresh and grabby still.
vdrsnk04 wrote:
That’s what I was curious of, my Yamaha I used my clutch quite a bit. I’m shocked you don’t need to use it as much on...
That’s what I was curious of, my Yamaha I used my clutch quite a bit. I’m shocked you don’t need to use it as much on the Honda now.
Honda just handles better and the power comes on smoother. When you roll through the corner faster, and you can roll the throttle on nicely, you don't need the clutch to help keep the front end from diving or climbing out of the rut.

The oil used to be really dirty on my Yamaha after a single ride. I put 4 hours on the Honda and it looks brand new when I change it.
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wojo108 wrote:
I’d really like to have one of those skid plates. j_wojo_1@hotmail.com whenever you have one in stock. Thank you
I would like to buy one too. How can I purchase one?
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Subotai wrote:
Does anyone make an oversize tank yet?
byronf29 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527903/s1200_7BB713A3_F8EE_483E_A481_88E932DDF220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527904/s1200_A7296635_9246_4055_86CD_9F939AF0642A.jpg[/img] The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx


The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx
Do you need the RX fuel pump for the IMS tank?
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My full titanium Yosh is on the way now, Wooh!! Can’t wait to see this work of art when it arrives.
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FGR01 1/16/2022 7:36am
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There has always been debate on how to break in one of these 4-stroke engines. The manual likely tells you to do heat cycles, etc.

Anyone who has been around these for a minute and/or rebuilt them will tell you that you have a small window on a new engine or new piston/rings to get the rings to seat on the cylinder and create a nice seal. If you do excessive warm up, you can end up with an engine with blowby and oil consumption.

My buddy just picked up a 2022 CRF250 yesterday. On first start up, it smoked quite a bit. After a few mid-rpm passes through the gears, with engine braking after each one, the smoked stopped, as expected.

Just a note to be careful with excessive long idling heat cycles as you may create an engine that consumes oil.
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I simply do a few motos and slowly increment my intensity. first, one super-slow rpm riding around, then incrementally go faster in each session.
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FGR01 wrote:
There has always been debate on how to break in one of these 4-stroke engines. The manual likely tells you to do heat cycles, etc. Anyone...
There has always been debate on how to break in one of these 4-stroke engines. The manual likely tells you to do heat cycles, etc.

Anyone who has been around these for a minute and/or rebuilt them will tell you that you have a small window on a new engine or new piston/rings to get the rings to seat on the cylinder and create a nice seal. If you do excessive warm up, you can end up with an engine with blowby and oil consumption.

My buddy just picked up a 2022 CRF250 yesterday. On first start up, it smoked quite a bit. After a few mid-rpm passes through the gears, with engine braking after each one, the smoked stopped, as expected.

Just a note to be careful with excessive long idling heat cycles as you may create an engine that consumes oil.
Let’s not turn this into a break in thread, but yes it’s not good to let a new bike idle for long periods of time. Might not be great to hold it wide open right away too. I generally follow the manual but am maybe a bit more aggressive on the throttle than it suggests.
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What’s everyone running for fork height ? Stock 5mm? Thanks

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Subotai wrote:
Does anyone make an oversize tank yet?
byronf29 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527903/s1200_7BB713A3_F8EE_483E_A481_88E932DDF220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527904/s1200_A7296635_9246_4055_86CD_9F939AF0642A.jpg[/img] The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx


The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R machine with the Red Moto 2.0gal tank / the stock RX tank?
thumperrider1 1/19/2022 2:16pm
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Subotai wrote:
Does anyone make an oversize tank yet?
byronf29 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527903/s1200_7BB713A3_F8EE_483E_A481_88E932DDF220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527904/s1200_A7296635_9246_4055_86CD_9F939AF0642A.jpg[/img] The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx


The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx
brentj9 wrote:
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R...
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R machine with the Red Moto 2.0gal tank / the stock RX tank?
The RedMoto looks like this on mine

llaliberte22 1/19/2022 5:50pm
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Anybody put a vortex with maps from twisted, xpr or tokyomods on their bike?

Don't know who to send mine to. Theres a huge price difference between them.
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llaliberte22 wrote:
Anybody put a vortex with maps from twisted, xpr or tokyomods on their bike? Don't know who to send mine to. Theres a huge price difference...
Anybody put a vortex with maps from twisted, xpr or tokyomods on their bike?

Don't know who to send mine to. Theres a huge price difference between them.
No, but I plan to call XPR in the next couple days.
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zeromarine wrote:
What’s everyone running for fork height ? Stock 5mm? Thanks
3mm.
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byronf29 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527903/s1200_7BB713A3_F8EE_483E_A481_88E932DDF220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/11/527904/s1200_A7296635_9246_4055_86CD_9F939AF0642A.jpg[/img] The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx


The ims is is2.6, redmoto is 2.0 I think. I have the rx
brentj9 wrote:
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R...
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R machine with the Red Moto 2.0gal tank / the stock RX tank?
thumperrider1 wrote:
The RedMoto looks like this on mine [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/19/529235/s1200_1ECF22B9_E00C_423C_8C27_4BF026FDBBED.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/19/529236/s1200_37DCA2A0_6613_47AA_8E69_234E730E213E.jpg[/img]
The RedMoto looks like this on mine

You had to buy the rx fuel pump also?
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Are you guys finding these in stock at dealers or are they still very difficult to get? I want to buy one in a couple months, not sure if that's even gonna be possible though. I'm in Michigan if it makes any difference.
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llaliberte22 wrote:
Anybody put a vortex with maps from twisted, xpr or tokyomods on their bike? Don't know who to send mine to. Theres a huge price difference...
Anybody put a vortex with maps from twisted, xpr or tokyomods on their bike?

Don't know who to send mine to. Theres a huge price difference between them.
Can’t go wrong with xpr or twisted. Would not waste my money on tokyomods again
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How many people have gone stiffer on the fork/shock? I’m 163, pretty fast but not that fast. Thinking one rate stiffer for both.
thumperrider1 1/20/2022 5:01am
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sandtrack315 wrote:
How many people have gone stiffer on the fork/shock? I’m 163, pretty fast but not that fast. Thinking one rate stiffer for both.
Factory connection had me go one rate stiffer on front and rear for off road. I’m 165. So for my rx thats stiffer front and a rear spring from the R.
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brentj9 wrote:
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R...
Is there a top heavy feel with that IMS tank as compared to the stock RX tank? Also, is it noticeably wider than the comparable R machine with the Red Moto 2.0gal tank / the stock RX tank?
thumperrider1 wrote:
The RedMoto looks like this on mine [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/19/529235/s1200_1ECF22B9_E00C_423C_8C27_4BF026FDBBED.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/19/529236/s1200_37DCA2A0_6613_47AA_8E69_234E730E213E.jpg[/img]
The RedMoto looks like this on mine

Subotai wrote:
You had to buy the rx fuel pump also?
This is an RX. For the R yes you have to buy an RX pump per RedMoto/Checkpoint Offroad. The IMS can use the stock R pump.

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