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2004 Honda CRF450R 10

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manandmachine
1/8/2016 6:17pm
The completed Man and Machine Fire Breathing Dragon weighing in at 240.6 lbs with 1.5 gallons of fuel. As a point of reference, the 2016 CRF450R weighs 242lbs.with 1.5 gals on board.
The completed Man and Machine Fire Breathing Dragon weighing in at 240.6 lbs with 1.5 gallons of fuel. As a point of reference, the 2016 CRF450R weighs 242lbs.with 1.5 gals on board.
Completed wheel set with 2012 rear rotor
Completed wheel set with 2012 rear rotor
Factory Connection B Kit rear suspension with RCS titanium spring and the almost impossible to find White Brothers Carbon Pro
Factory Connection B Kit rear suspension with RCS titanium spring and the almost impossible to find White Brothers Carbon Pro
Jodhpur MX Park, Anchorage Alaska in the background
Jodhpur MX Park, Anchorage Alaska in the background
s1600 IMG 8876
s1600 IMG 8884
s1600 IMG 9249
The completed Man and Machine Fire Breathing Dragon weighing in at 240.6 lbs with 1.5 gallons of fuel. As a point of reference, the 2016 CRF450R weighs 242lbs.with 1.5 gals on board.
The completed Man and Machine Fire Breathing Dragon weighing in at 240.6 lbs with 1.5 gallons of fuel. As a point of reference, the 2016 CRF450R weighs 242lbs.with 1.5 gals on board.
The completed Man and Machine Fire Breathing Dragon weighing in at 240.6 lbs with 1.5 gallons of fuel. As a point of reference, the 2016 CRF450R weighs 242lbs.with 1.5 gals on board. Completed wheel set with 2012 rear rotor Factory Connection B Kit rear suspension with RCS titanium spring and the almost impossible to find White Brothers Carbon Pro Jodhpur MX Park, Anchorage Alaska in the background c90 IMG 8876 c90 IMG 8884 c90 IMG 9249
General Info
Additional Info

General Info

Model Year
2004
Model Year:
2004
Brand
Honda
Brand:
Honda
Model
CRF
Model:
CRF
Engine Size
450
Engine Size:
450
Engine Type
4-Stroke
Engine Type:
4-Stroke
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Air Filter
Uni
Manufactured by UNI
Manufactured by UNI
Air Filter: Uni Manufactured by UNI. Misc: Manufactured by UNI
Fork
Showa
Fork: Showa
Rear Shock
Showa
Rear Shock: Showa
Suspension Mods
Factory Connection
Suspension Mods: Factory Connection
Tires
Dunlop
Tires: Dunlop
Rims
D.I.D
Rims: D.I.D
Sprockets
Renthal
Sprockets: Renthal
Chain
DID
Chain: DID
Brakes
Other
Brakes: Other
Brake Pads
Other
Brake Pads: Other
Brake Rotors
Moto Stuff
Brake Rotors: Moto Stuff
Oils Lubes
Shell Rotella
Oils Lubes: Shell Rotella
Additional Info

I built the CRF450R for riding off road. Steve at Factory Connection specified a plush suspension setting that still works well with MX, Scott from MOTO STUFF provided their 270mm front brake rotor, which is powerful and very progressive (I am going to take Scotts recommendation and upgrade to the 2012 master cylinder for better lever feel) and I was able to find a new White Brothers Carbon Pro on eBay to give the motor some added bark. I am very impressed with the suspension, brakes and power of the bike. What surprised me is how well bike performed on the track even though the bike mods were intended to be best suited to off road riding. The bike is within a half of a pound of my 2012 CRF 450R and significantly more powerful. Not to mislead, the 2012 feels way lighter while riding. This 2004 CRF450R is still a competitive motorcycle! The clutch on the bike still needs to be addressed. I'm leaning towards the Rekluse EXP 3.0 Auto.

Additional Info:

I built the CRF450R for riding off road. Steve at Factory Connection specified a plush suspension setting that still works well with MX, Scott from MOTO STUFF provided their 270mm front brake rotor, which is powerful and very progressive (I am going to take Scotts recommendation and upgrade to the 2012 master cylinder for better lever feel) and I was able to find a new White Brothers Carbon Pro on eBay to give the motor some added bark. I am very impressed with the suspension, brakes and power of the bike. What surprised me is how well bike performed on the track even though the bike mods were intended to be best suited to off road riding. The bike is within a half of a pound of my 2012 CRF 450R and significantly more powerful. Not to mislead, the 2012 feels way lighter while riding. This 2004 CRF450R is still a competitive motorcycle! The clutch on the bike still needs to be addressed. I'm leaning towards the Rekluse EXP 3.0 Auto.

manandmachine
1/8/2016 6:17pm
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manandmachine
8 years ago
The shock is a Showa B Kit shock body with a titanium spring from Renton Coil Spring and a Factory Connection Revalve. Super Plush!
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manandmachine
9 years ago
Thanks Steve,
You are the suspension master. I appreciate all of your help with my bikes over the last 13 years. Factory Connection always exceeds my expectations. The CR250R is up next for treatment.
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MOTO STUFF
9 years ago
Very nice build Rob, that thing is super clean! I remember my 2004, it seemed like it was so plush, but that was probably due to the fact I hadn't had a new bike in about 15 years!
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manandmachine
9 years ago
Thanks Scott, I wanted to maintain all of the great things about the stock 04 with lighter weight, smoother suspension action, a little more power and of course modern braking power (btw- I love the brakes!). Strangely enough, in some ways this bike is more comfortable than my 08 and 12. Maybe I'm getting old..

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