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Ricky4071 Started a new thread YZ450f gearbox issues :(
8/9/2022 3:32pm Hi guys, I have a 2020 YZ450f I bought brand new which has just over 40 hours on it. The other week it started making a what can only be described as chain slapping sound when putting it in second gear and felt like the clutch was slipping. I changed the clutch with no luck, if you go 1st to...
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Ricky4071 Added a reply to Yzf450 Gearbox Issues...
2/10/2022 4:02am First time happened at around 38 hours if I remember correctly. This time is around 100 hours. It was coming apart for a full rebuild this month anyway so not the end of the world, but still annoying for them to keep failing. Hopefully you have better luck with yours 🤞
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Ricky4071 Started a new thread Yzf450 Gearbox Issues...
2/9/2022 10:53am Have a 2020 YZF450. about a year ago second gear went (edges had rounded over). So I changed 2nd, 4th and the selector. Riding today the same issue is starting to happen in third, I want to order the parts in advance of stripping the engine this time as there around a 5 - 10 day lead time for them...
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Ricky4071 Added a reply to Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:35am Snaps half way inside the nipple each time, leaving some thread stuck in the nipple and a little bit on the spoke it's self.
Ricky4071 Added a reply to Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:35am Thanks dude, I could be going wrong here as I just tightened them in order, watching some videos online seems like I'm doing it the wrong way each time.
Ricky4071 Added a reply to Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:34am Thanks dude, the wheel does seem a bit out of true so I will look into that some more.
spimx Liked a reply to forum topic Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:32am
I would put liquid wrench on each spoke and buy a spoke torque wrench. As well as check the wheel for round. Harbor freight has a stand for balancing a motorcycle wheel that would be very helpful.
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Hammer 663s Liked a reply to forum topic Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:32am
Where does it snap? If at the hub, make sure there's no bur or anything stressing the spoke, and that the hole isn't wallowed out. Are you putting a little oil on the friction points at hub and rim, and anti-seize on the threads?
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willbilly Liked a reply to forum topic Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:32am
KB covered it. Only thing I can add is that the spokes all have to work together. Are all the other spokes tightened properly? If the rim lock spoke is loose you shouldn’t just tighten that one. There are tutorials on the internets. Basically get a starting point like the rim lock. Tighten that spoke, skip two, tighten third. Continue around the wheel tightening no more than a quarter turn for each spoke. It should take three revolutions. Repeat if some still need tightening. That procedure will keep the wheel true and all the spokes sharing the load. Good luck.
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kb228 Liked a reply to forum topic Snapping Spoke
8/26/2021 5:32am
Id make sure the wheels radial and axial runout is what its supposed to be and see if the wheel lock is tweaking the rim just a little too much
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Ricky4071 Started a new thread Snapping Spoke
8/23/2021 6:31am I have a 2020 YZF450 and the same spoke has snapped 3 times, (the one next to the rim lock) on the front wheel. Each time I replace it with a genuine spoke and nipple and do not overtighten it, can't see any issues with the rim lock or rim. Anyone had this issue, any ideals what could cause it...
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Ricky4071 Added a reply to Fly Racing 2022 Line
7/24/2021 2:09pm JT, do you know any online dealers which have the new range in stock already? (UK customer looking to import it from America) thanks.
Ricky4071 Added a reply to Fly Racing 2022 Line
7/24/2021 2:43am Is anyone aware of any online dealers which have any of the new ranges in stock? I'm from the UK but struggling to find any site which has listed it yet. Thanks.
Ricky4071 Started a new thread Yz450f launch control
5/17/2021 12:47am Hi, I have a 2020 450f. Every time I start the bike then go into 1st, 2nd or neutral the launch control light. Flashes. If I go into 3rd it turns off but then comes back on when I shift down into second. Anyone experienced this before and have any ideas? Thanks.
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5/16/2021 2:53pm
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Ricky4071 Added a reply to YZ450f gearbox issues :(
4/30/2021 4:23am Update: second gear cog and forth gear cog worn, shift fork worn..
Ricky4071 Added a reply to YZ450f gearbox issues :(
4/13/2021 3:37am Thanks for the reply's everyone, I have spoken to 2 dealers today who both said there's know issues which "Yamaha wont admit to" and it's likely a bent shift fork or chipped cog but wont know until it's stripped. I'm going to pull the engine out this week and take it to them so will update with what we find...
Ricky4071 Added a reply to Anyone riding this week? (UK)
3/27/2021 1:59am Making the most of it before it all gets shut down again 😂 Cheddar Wednesday, crediton Friday, minchampton Sunday, cheddar Monday
Ricky4071 Started a new thread YZF450 Renthal Bars
6/10/2020 1:41pm I have a 2020 YZF450 and want a set of Renthal twinwalls for it, but I want as close as possible to the standard bar size, Been looking on Renthals site with no luck, Anyone know what the closest ones would be? Thanks
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Ricky4071 Added a reply to Tall riders, what have you modified on your bike and feel like is a MUST for us lanky tall people?
5/1/2020 10:19am 6ft 4 - ride a 2020 YZ450f, only tall mods are: bars in forward position pegs in low position bar clamps in forward position. taller seat foam I found the Honda's to me felt a lot smaller in general because of how slim they are.