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2020CRFWE Started a new thread 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/22/2020 1:45pm
So I bought a brand new 2020 CRF450RWE April 28th 2020 from a dealer in Metuchen, NJ. After 30min of riding for the 1st time, I noticed when checking the oil level that the oil had a strong smell of pump gas. Which by the way is what they used upon delivering the bike. Thinking that maybe it was ethanol...
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2020CRFWE Added a reply to 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/22/2020 1:45pm
So basically despite a video of my bike leaking coolant out the over heating hose, the dealership Cross Country Powersports said they can not duplicate the problem. They claim to have done a pressure test and found zero leaks. I’m calling bullshit and will bringing my bike into work for my techs to do our own diag. I work for...

2020CRFWE Added a reply to 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/14/2020 6:35pm
Wow... that sucks on both a 19 and 20. More worried about the 20 since that’s what mine is. My oil concern may be more of just smell of fuel over full on dilution. However now with the coolant concern, I wonder if it’s coolant that’s mixing in the oil? I have saved my oil from every oil change as...

Hamm_racing136 Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/14/2020 6:19pm
I had a similar problem with my 19 getting coolant into the engine oil. Ended up being the head gasket. I also bought a brand new 20 CRF450R and it blew up at 1.8hrs, was trying to figure out how I lost coolant in 15 min because it was full when my moto started and after ripping apart the engine found the one head bolt had not been torqued maybe had 5-10ft/lbs? Not saying that is your issue because of the fuel smell but if your losing some coolant and it’s causing a milky oil it could be the head...
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kb228 Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/14/2020 4:17pm
Sounds like a blown head gasket and a leaking injector. Thats the only way gas or coolant gets into your oil.
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Leeham Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/14/2020 4:17pm
Maybe do a leakdown test? That would help point you in the right direction. It would give you actual numbers/proof to make the dealer do something about it. Also those tusk rad caps are junk. I was losing coolant on my 19 250 on cool 65°F days. Switched back to the stock 1.1 cap and my problems on losing coolant went away. Tusk caps have a poor seal and will lose coolant without getting hot.
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LKHill Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 CRF450RWE Problems from day 1

10/14/2020 4:17pm
I don't think a blown head gasket would cause fuel delusion in the crankcase. Most of the time it's caused by a leaky injector and that can cause overheating. There where a lot of reports of the honda 250 and 450 overheating but I never noticed a rash of them at the track. I suppose the head gasket could have been buggered from the factory. Good luck getting honda to fix it if they can't see blood. I guess you need to go to another dealer and tell them it won't stop pushing coolant, should be pretty easy to prove...
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2020CRFWE Added a reply to 2020 CRF450 WE (Gas in Oil)

7/19/2020 3:25am
Ok. I basically drained it last night and let it sit for a while with the drain plug out. I put the drain plug back in and didn’t replace the oil. I figure when I get to the track Today I’m going to drop the plug and see what comes out. If there is anything it would be fuel as...

yz25 Liked a reply to forum topic 2020 CRF450 WE (Gas in Oil)

7/18/2020 7:35pm
Put fully synthetic in her this time around. After idle pulled the dip stick, a lot less “gas odor”. Not sure if this does the trick, or possibly just not broke in real well. Spit balling at the moment. I’m not a blazer on the track by any means. Will give it a couple more rides then check again. Have it leave for work travel, will drop it off at dealers ship to get the full grease down, service look over. Will let you guys know what comes out of it if anything at all.
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yz25 Liked a forum topic 2020 CRF450 WE (Gas in Oil)

7/18/2020 7:35pm
Just made my second oil change. Noticed a large smell of gas while draining. Don’t recall this in the first oil change. Anybody else having this issue. Have less than 10hrs on bike at least. Running 10w40. Should I change up the oil? Thanks
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