Crf450 clamps

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I bought ride engineering clamps which I love btw but having a hard time keeping the wheel alignment straight. Any tips on making sure it will stay straight ( wheel lined up with front fender)? Seems like the forks twist in the clamps. Thanks also the clamps are not bent I put them on glass and no wobble, new bars and bar mounts as well.
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Are you using the correct bottom bearing?
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jfb532625 6/27/2022 9:01am
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Yea, came with the clamp that I ordered off ride. When I first put the bike together everything was perfectly straight until after a moto
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jwall981 6/27/2022 12:22pm
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If it makes you feel any better my 22 crf450 with stock clamps misaligns just off slap downs. Everything gets taken apart and torqued to the manual spec, land a little long or slap the front and it’s off. Drives me mental taking my stuff apart this frequently so if you find anything it would be helpful.
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This happened to my son's 450 after a bad crash and it bent both fork tubes and lower triple clamp. I thought it was just the clamp replaced with a set of Ride Eng clamps problem still there! Brought the forks to work checked for straightness sure as shit they were bent replaced the tubes problem fixed!

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Really? I never had an issue with the stock ones other then it constantly knifing in the corners
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Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see but i will check the fork tubes just to make sure but like I said haven’t crashed
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Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
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NSP139 6/27/2022 1:04pm
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Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see...
Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see but i will check the fork tubes just to make sure but like I said haven’t crashed
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me like the triple clamp was machined incorrectly
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mxb2 wrote:
Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
I’m gunna throw the stock ones back on and see what happens. Just trying to see if anyone had the same issue and if so how was it resolved
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mxb2 wrote:
Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
jfb532625 wrote:
I’m gunna throw the stock ones back on and see what happens. Just trying to see if anyone had the same issue and if so how...
I’m gunna throw the stock ones back on and see what happens. Just trying to see if anyone had the same issue and if so how was it resolved
Ten4,. Or maybe contact. Ride and get their opinion. Great customer service.
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jfb532625 wrote:
Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see...
Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see but i will check the fork tubes just to make sure but like I said haven’t crashed
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I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me...
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me like the triple clamp was machined incorrectly
That’s what I’m starting to think
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jfb532625 wrote:
Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see...
Nsp139, I haven’t crashed and haven’t had this issues until I put the clamps on. I’m gunna try going up on the torque specs and see but i will check the fork tubes just to make sure but like I said haven’t crashed
NSP139 wrote:
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me...
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me like the triple clamp was machined incorrectly
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That’s what I’m starting to think
Like the other poster mentioned contact ride engineering they have awesome customer support
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NSP139 wrote:
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me...
I wouldn't go up on torque they have a certain torque for a reason you don't want to cause binding in the fork. Sounds to me like the triple clamp was machined incorrectly
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That’s what I’m starting to think
NSP139 wrote:
Like the other poster mentioned contact ride engineering they have awesome customer support
Iv been emailing ride back and forth now. We’ll get it figured out
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mxb2 wrote:
Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
I’ve a 22’ 450rx with Luxon. Zero issues. Stockers turned too quick for my slow ass.
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mxb2 wrote:
Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
mvd61 wrote:
I’ve a 22’ 450rx with Luxon. Zero issues. Stockers turned too quick for my slow ass.
Currently looking them up, thanks
eric513anderson 6/28/2022 3:03pm
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Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride Engineering clamps on my YZ250 January 2021 that I got on Black Friday of ‘19. Rode the bike twice (secondary bike) and both times I thought something just doesn’t feel right. But convinced myself nah I’m just being weird since I had new parts on it should feel different. Corners way better but just felt sloppy. After reading this thread I know have found that slop. If I pull the front break I can move the whole front end 1/8 inch back and forth. I’m lost. Everything is torqued to spec and had new races installed in the head tube on the frame. Figured while I had it apart I might as well grease new bearings and put it. They came with a bearing on the bottom stem and I obviously left it since it was already there. But anyways check the pictures to see what I’m talking about. What could be causing this??


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eric513anderson wrote:
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride...
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride Engineering clamps on my YZ250 January 2021 that I got on Black Friday of ‘19. Rode the bike twice (secondary bike) and both times I thought something just doesn’t feel right. But convinced myself nah I’m just being weird since I had new parts on it should feel different. Corners way better but just felt sloppy. After reading this thread I know have found that slop. If I pull the front break I can move the whole front end 1/8 inch back and forth. I’m lost. Everything is torqued to spec and had new races installed in the head tube on the frame. Figured while I had it apart I might as well grease new bearings and put it. They came with a bearing on the bottom stem and I obviously left it since it was already there. But anyways check the pictures to see what I’m talking about. What could be causing this??


There's something very wrong there!

Are you using the bearing Ride supplied? If so, are you also using the race they supplied as well? Ride doesn't use OEM bearings, they use All Balls. And for Yamaha, the All Balls bearings aren't the same size as stock OEM bearings, so you have to replace the race as well.

I'd recommend replacing all the bearings and races with fresh OEM Yamaha bearings. That should fix the bearing issue at least.
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eric513anderson wrote:
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride...
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride Engineering clamps on my YZ250 January 2021 that I got on Black Friday of ‘19. Rode the bike twice (secondary bike) and both times I thought something just doesn’t feel right. But convinced myself nah I’m just being weird since I had new parts on it should feel different. Corners way better but just felt sloppy. After reading this thread I know have found that slop. If I pull the front break I can move the whole front end 1/8 inch back and forth. I’m lost. Everything is torqued to spec and had new races installed in the head tube on the frame. Figured while I had it apart I might as well grease new bearings and put it. They came with a bearing on the bottom stem and I obviously left it since it was already there. But anyways check the pictures to see what I’m talking about. What could be causing this??


Funny say that bc I did put the new race and bottom bearing in that came with the clamp. When I pull my front brake in, rock back and forth I did notice more play then usual.. I’ll have to check into that

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mxb2 wrote:
Any chance of trying other clamps? Pc. X trig. Luxon. See if same thing happens. ?
mvd61 wrote:
I’ve a 22’ 450rx with Luxon. Zero issues. Stockers turned too quick for my slow ass.
jfb532625 wrote:
Currently looking them up, thanks
Let me know if you have any questions!
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jfb532625 wrote:
Funny say that bc I did put the new race and bottom bearing in that came with the clamp. When I pull my front brake in...
Funny say that bc I did put the new race and bottom bearing in that came with the clamp. When I pull my front brake in, rock back and forth I did notice more play then usual.. I’ll have to check into that
Make sure you also have the right bearings in the right spot. The top bearing is different from the bottom. I'm not sure it's even possible to switch them, but if it is, then that will be an issue too.
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eric513anderson 6/28/2022 6:37pm
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eric513anderson wrote:
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride...
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride Engineering clamps on my YZ250 January 2021 that I got on Black Friday of ‘19. Rode the bike twice (secondary bike) and both times I thought something just doesn’t feel right. But convinced myself nah I’m just being weird since I had new parts on it should feel different. Corners way better but just felt sloppy. After reading this thread I know have found that slop. If I pull the front break I can move the whole front end 1/8 inch back and forth. I’m lost. Everything is torqued to spec and had new races installed in the head tube on the frame. Figured while I had it apart I might as well grease new bearings and put it. They came with a bearing on the bottom stem and I obviously left it since it was already there. But anyways check the pictures to see what I’m talking about. What could be causing this??


Luxon MX wrote:
There's something very wrong there! Are you using the bearing Ride supplied? If so, are you also using the race they supplied as well? Ride doesn't...
There's something very wrong there!

Are you using the bearing Ride supplied? If so, are you also using the race they supplied as well? Ride doesn't use OEM bearings, they use All Balls. And for Yamaha, the All Balls bearings aren't the same size as stock OEM bearings, so you have to replace the race as well.

I'd recommend replacing all the bearings and races with fresh OEM Yamaha bearings. That should fix the bearing issue at least.
Good catch I’m sure that’s it. Yeah it’s the supplied bearing from them. I figured it’s on the stem might as well use it. I ordered a All Balls bearing kit because it was the same price as just the OEM Yamaha top bearing. Guess I’ll tear into it tomorrow after work and figure it out. I’m going to order new Yamaha races & bearings since I’m sure these are shot now! Thanks!!
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eric513anderson wrote:
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride...
Sort of off topic but just read this then it made me think. I had to go check my bike. I put a set of Ride Engineering clamps on my YZ250 January 2021 that I got on Black Friday of ‘19. Rode the bike twice (secondary bike) and both times I thought something just doesn’t feel right. But convinced myself nah I’m just being weird since I had new parts on it should feel different. Corners way better but just felt sloppy. After reading this thread I know have found that slop. If I pull the front break I can move the whole front end 1/8 inch back and forth. I’m lost. Everything is torqued to spec and had new races installed in the head tube on the frame. Figured while I had it apart I might as well grease new bearings and put it. They came with a bearing on the bottom stem and I obviously left it since it was already there. But anyways check the pictures to see what I’m talking about. What could be causing this??


jfb532625 wrote:
Funny say that bc I did put the new race and bottom bearing in that came with the clamp. When I pull my front brake in...
Funny say that bc I did put the new race and bottom bearing in that came with the clamp. When I pull my front brake in, rock back and forth I did notice more play then usual.. I’ll have to check into that
You’ve probably got the same issue I have then
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mvd61 wrote:
I’ve a 22’ 450rx with Luxon. Zero issues. Stockers turned too quick for my slow ass.
jfb532625 wrote:
Currently looking them up, thanks
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Let me know if you have any questions!
Never heard of luxon before and wish I would have. Can’t really swing the money to buy another set rn but for my new bike next year, very likely
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