2017 CRF450R

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Hey guys and gals, thought I'd throw up a few pics of my 17'. Not really a build but more of a bolt on and stickers, going for the Factory Honda look. Pulled everything apart to grease, the steering stem had the most grease and that's not saying much. I plan to have the triple clamp smoothed and anodized red, as well as add the blue CV4 radiator hoses in the future. I went with the tusk rims (had them for an old bike but never used) and hubs, the rear wheel fully assembled was 1.8lbs heavier with a heavy duty STI tube. On the rear wheels (stock and Tusk) I installed renthal sprockets and stock honda brake discs. I didn't get the front wheel set up weighed, the wife was rushing me for dinner. The Yoshimura exhaust is 2.2lbs lighter than stock. It's been a bit cold to work in the garage so as you can see the living room was my work space, thanks to the awesome wife who was rushing me for dinner.
















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boyd823 12/29/2016 8:43pm
12/29/2016 8:43pm
Thanks man, I ordered it direct from Throttle Jockey. The front number plate is a 16' Cycra Stadium plate and I had to file it down a little for fit. Throttle Jockey gives you the option to order the front number for the 16' Cycra stadium with the kit for the 17 numbers.

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CarlinoJoeVideo 12/29/2016 10:30pm
12/29/2016 10:30pm
The black wheels really set it off, looks amazing! I can't wait until that full shroud is all red though.
charley586 12/30/2016 6:04pm
12/30/2016 6:04pm
How's the side number plater graphic installation compare to the 13-16b
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Bearuno 12/30/2016 7:35pm
12/30/2016 7:35pm
I do love seeing a 'bike build' in somebodies lounge room!

I can do that sort of thing, with a big house to myself (well, really, not now, as I've recently brought my old mum into my home : you've got to take care of your loved ones, no matter how much they drive you nuts - any Aussies here might remember the show "Mother and Son" - well, it could end up like that, I fear), and a crowded, 'working' workshop.

But with the mantelpiece hangings it looks like you've a family there.......... Woohoo
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ledger 12/30/2016 8:10pm
12/30/2016 8:10pm
What a great looking bike, and the seat cover really sets the bike on fire. I hope Honda will revise the 250 to this look and update it with the goodies the 450 has.
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boyd823 12/31/2016 7:41am
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charley586 wrote:
How's the side number plater graphic installation compare to the 13-16b
Side number plates went on great, the only place I used any application spray (dawn/water solution) was on the back fender with the little dip in there, wasn't sure I was going to get it the first go. I got a few bubbles on the left side airbox decal right at the base of the seat back by the the seat bolt due to get done-itis.
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flinthills 12/31/2016 7:45am
12/31/2016 7:45am
Did you get new plastics, so you could save the originals? If so, what brand? I am still drooling over this bike, and I also hope Honda does the same makeover on the 250.
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Pirate421 12/31/2016 8:30am
12/31/2016 8:30am
I may be looking for my first Honda here this year. Nice ride man
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boyd823 12/31/2016 9:26am
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flinthills wrote:
Did you get new plastics, so you could save the originals? If so, what brand? I am still drooling over this bike, and I also hope...
Did you get new plastics, so you could save the originals? If so, what brand? I am still drooling over this bike, and I also hope Honda does the same makeover on the 250.
Thanks man! I used the original plastics minus the front number plate (Cycra) and fork guards (Acerbis). I'd be willing to bet the 18' 250 will follow suit next year.
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boyd823 12/31/2016 9:46am
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Pirate421 wrote:
I may be looking for my first Honda here this year. Nice ride man
Thanks man, you won't regret it for sure. I switched it up last year and tried out the 16' KTM 450SX. Great motor and overall the bike was awesome but I didn't care for the suspension. And it wasn't red.





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boyd823 12/31/2016 9:51am
12/31/2016 9:51am
AfricaOffroad wrote:
Dump the Xmas tree, Hang the decorations on the bike.
Thumbs up !
Tree's gone, now waiting for the snow to clear so I can get it dirty!

Your builds are first class! I rode a CR500 once, outta control!
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smoothies862 12/31/2016 11:56am
12/31/2016 11:56am
well that sucks. you are going to have to buy another one and leave that sexy thing in the house.
very nice bike.

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ledger 12/31/2016 1:13pm
12/31/2016 1:13pm
I spy......Naughty is the new nice. That's a good one ! Laughing
eric513anderson 12/31/2016 4:28pm
12/31/2016 4:28pm
Beautiful bike to begin with but damn, you hit it out of the park on this one. I love it. Great work
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snackfedbear 1/1/2017 6:58am
1/1/2017 6:58am
Hey Boyd, sweet build and a great looking bike.
One question I have though.. How would you say the ease of disassembly and assembly is on this newer 450? I always felt my 2011 had some retarded design flaws making it a bit harder to work on.
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boyd823 1/1/2017 8:44am
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snackfedbear wrote:
Hey Boyd, sweet build and a great looking bike. One question I have though.. How would you say the ease of disassembly and assembly is on...
Hey Boyd, sweet build and a great looking bike.
One question I have though.. How would you say the ease of disassembly and assembly is on this newer 450? I always felt my 2011 had some retarded design flaws making it a bit harder to work on.
Thanks, I think break down and reassembly went really smooth. I'd say pulling the tank was the biggest pita just figuring out where the tether would allow you to get but nothing super tricky.
SeaClassExpert 1/1/2017 10:09am
1/1/2017 10:09am
I can't believe how little grease Honda puts in these things. For the amount of money that a new bike costs, it should come race-ready with an additional tub of bel ray.

OP, good on you for your due diligence, I can't wait to see how this thing turns out.
Kawasaki-rider 1/1/2017 10:13am
1/1/2017 10:13am
SeaClassExpert wrote:
I can't believe how little grease Honda puts in these things. For the amount of money that a new bike costs, it should come race-ready with...
I can't believe how little grease Honda puts in these things. For the amount of money that a new bike costs, it should come race-ready with an additional tub of bel ray.

OP, good on you for your due diligence, I can't wait to see how this thing turns out.
That's not just honda..


Nice looking bike!
Got the chance to see 3 of them at some tracks here in Spain last week, they are even better in person! Woohoo
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yak651 1/1/2017 1:58pm
1/1/2017 1:58pm
Looking good! Also pretty cool of your wife to let you bring it into that house, looks like a pretty nice/new house!

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