12 CRF450 Handling issues

Zycki11
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Edited Date/Time 2/26/2013 1:37pm
I am struggling with my bike pushing in the corners. I feel like when i move the forks up in the clamps i am getting more head shake then i like. If i leave it normal, and mess with the sag, i get a pushed front end feeling and then it gives. Think it is a tire issue? I am not a large fan of the dunlops that came stock on it. For the record i am a +25 A rider.
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SwapperMX 2/21/2013 5:37am
2/21/2013 5:37am
Yeah those standard tyres are terrible. Probably a big part of your problem.I took mine off that were still brand new, sold em cheap and bought some Pirelli's. From there, merge racing linkage knuckle, .50 fork springs and valved it stiffer. Once set up man, the Honda 450 handles so well. Inspiring to ride. Have you already had the suspension done. Set my sag at 104mm and leave it. Only play with clickers depending on the track.
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markit 2/24/2013 2:42pm
2/24/2013 2:42pm
Have you tried backing off on you Comp? haven't run dun's in a while so cant help there.
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Riesenberg448 2/25/2013 9:58pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
I am struggling with my bike pushing in the corners. I feel like when i move the forks up in the clamps i am getting more...
I am struggling with my bike pushing in the corners. I feel like when i move the forks up in the clamps i am getting more head shake then i like. If i leave it normal, and mess with the sag, i get a pushed front end feeling and then it gives. Think it is a tire issue? I am not a large fan of the dunlops that came stock on it. For the record i am a +25 A rider.
The bike is known for having front end issues. I would love to help you out with a smoking deal on a revalve from Race Tech and guarantee it'll make your front end stick like no other.

email me at chris@racetech.com and we can get a discount setup and a quote if you'd like.
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253 2/26/2013 1:30pm
2/26/2013 1:30pm
I have the same bike with the same issues... Changed both tires (went down to a 110 vs 120 in the rear also)
and revalved front and back. totally different bike now - its great

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