‘Must-have’ parts and mods for a 2018 crf450r?

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Just what the title says, curious what everyone thinks.
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H4L 10/13/2018 2:52pm
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IMHO the 18 model doesn't need any "must have" mods unless you ride at a top level pro. As a vet int. mx rider the bike is very good off the showroom floor. The only thing I can think of would be springs if you're not within the weight range of the oem springs.
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gtbo71 10/13/2018 3:03pm
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I’ve already done springs/valves, I’m thinking about a hammerhead offset shifter, being that my feet are size 13 I sometimes have a hard time getting under the shifter. Has anyone cut the backfire screen out? If so, was it worth it/easy to do?
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H4L 10/13/2018 5:55pm
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I'm a size 12 feet & the stock oem shifter works fine for me. I remember seeing a couple of dyno runs done back in 05-08 on CRF450's with & without the fire screens. There was no noticeable gains to be had on the graphs.

Even though many claimed to feel a difference on seat of the paints. I'd attribute that to possibly a placebo effect.
coastlinecascot 10/14/2018 10:31am
10/14/2018 10:31am
I wear a 14 and yes couldn't shift my buddies 18 crf450. Overall great bike and shouldn't of rode it. I didn't want to get back on my bike after riding his.

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Wolfey 10/14/2018 6:08pm
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My only complaint on mine is the clutch pull was a monster! Crazy stiff...
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DJP120ci 10/14/2018 6:36pm
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First things I did with mine were works connection radiator braces and Tokyo mods engine vent kit.
And disconnected the clutch switch for the electric start.
MadsDausel 10/15/2018 2:57am
10/15/2018 2:57am
For me ti pipe , revalve/spring suspension for my weight/skill
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526 10/15/2018 2:04pm
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Set The Sag-Remove the Dunlops and let Er Bark
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gtbo71 10/15/2018 4:47pm
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DJP120ci wrote:
First things I did with mine were works connection radiator braces and Tokyo mods engine vent kit.
And disconnected the clutch switch for the electric start.
What’s the vent kit all about? I forgot to mention I’ve already done WC radiator braces, twin air radiator sleeves as well.
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gtbo71 10/15/2018 4:48pm
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And the front tire that came on it is junk (MX3S) , I have so many knobbies ripped off before 10 hrs.
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Wolfey 10/15/2018 4:55pm
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DJP120ci wrote:
First things I did with mine were works connection radiator braces and Tokyo mods engine vent kit.
And disconnected the clutch switch for the electric start.
gtbo71 wrote:
What’s the vent kit all about? I forgot to mention I’ve already done WC radiator braces, twin air radiator sleeves as well.
Vents the overflow engine oil out onto the ground (like the Yamaha) instead of into the air box .
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slipdog 10/15/2018 7:02pm
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Wolfey wrote:
My only complaint on mine is the clutch pull was a monster! Crazy stiff...
I just put a Works Connection Pro Perch on mine and the pull is much better. Well worth the cost, IMO.
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Wolfey 10/15/2018 7:07pm
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I ended up putting the magura hydraulic on mine. It's still stiffer than my other bikes but much much better.
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Kenny Lingus 10/16/2018 7:30am
10/16/2018 7:30am
Replace brake fluid with high temp good stuff. TM design works slider and chain guard.
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erik_94COBRA 10/16/2018 7:03pm
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Remapping made for smoother off idle throttle response and revved out better.

Revalve by Enzo fixed issues I had with stock settings.

48 tooth rear sprocket fixed gear spacing issues I had on tracks I ride.

I'm going to now investigate clutch perch as my pull is stiff too. Also need chain and sprockets and sliders.
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z00 10/22/2018 12:12pm
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erik_94COBRA wrote:
Remapping made for smoother off idle throttle response and revved out better. Revalve by Enzo fixed issues I had with stock settings. 48 tooth rear sprocket...
Remapping made for smoother off idle throttle response and revved out better.

Revalve by Enzo fixed issues I had with stock settings.

48 tooth rear sprocket fixed gear spacing issues I had on tracks I ride.

I'm going to now investigate clutch perch as my pull is stiff too. Also need chain and sprockets and sliders.
The remapping you dit it yourself?
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erik_94COBRA 10/23/2018 7:12pm
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erik_94COBRA wrote:
Remapping made for smoother off idle throttle response and revved out better. Revalve by Enzo fixed issues I had with stock settings. 48 tooth rear sprocket...
Remapping made for smoother off idle throttle response and revved out better.

Revalve by Enzo fixed issues I had with stock settings.

48 tooth rear sprocket fixed gear spacing issues I had on tracks I ride.

I'm going to now investigate clutch perch as my pull is stiff too. Also need chain and sprockets and sliders.
z00 wrote:
The remapping you dit it yourself?
Yes. I can add some details if you're interested in DIY. If not, spend the $100 and have a reputable shop do it (Tokyo mods, etc.). Worth the effort for me.


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z00 10/23/2018 9:32pm
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erik_94COBRA wrote:
Yes. I can add some details if you're interested in DIY. If not, spend the $100 and have a reputable shop do it (Tokyo mods, etc.)...
Yes. I can add some details if you're interested in DIY. If not, spend the $100 and have a reputable shop do it (Tokyo mods, etc.). Worth the effort for me.


I would be very interested if you could do that

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swtwtwtw 10/28/2018 5:11am
10/28/2018 5:11am
The Protaper XPS Clutch lever will soften the pull.
cowasocki205 10/29/2018 10:04pm
10/29/2018 10:04pm
Rode my buddy's 18 crf450 before and after he put an fmf system on it...huuuuge difference. Hondas seem to come leaner than any other jap bikes...have for a while. I should mention that he also put the new Athena GET cdi on it as well and then got in dyno'd. He got 5 extra horse just from doing that and shaved a few pounds with the exhaust. Later on when it was time to rebuild it he went with a JE high compression piston, got his head port and polished, switched to VP T4 and then got it dyno'd again and got about another 6-7 hp. That bike puts out around 52 stock so with all that he's around 64 ponys now. He definitely put some coin in it to achieve all that but I should also mention he has his pro license and did a handful out outdoors this year. I never rode it after the second list of upgrades but that pipe definitely made a big difference imo. That's probably one of the best things you can do, power wise, without getting 2 carried away. And if the other poster can hook you up with some mapping secrets you'd be in business. But I agree with the others too when it comes to a good suspension setup...that should always be first and foremost for everyone regardless of the bike.
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