19 KX450 build (For Sale)

JBrockman856 10/15/2018 12:38pm
10/15/2018 12:38pm
Cygrace74 wrote:
You find anything for plastics yet?
JBrockman856 wrote:
I saw a post on Instagram by Acerbis this weekend that said something about the Back in Black kit (green front black rear) coming out soon...
I saw a post on Instagram by Acerbis this weekend that said something about the Back in Black kit (green front black rear) coming out soon. I don't think there was a date though. I would imagine the normal kits would be out around the same time.



I called both Acerbis and Cycra when I first bought the bike and was told the kits wouldn't be available "until the end of the year." Kind of ambiguous. I haven't heard of a definite date.

DJV804 wrote:
When the 17 250f cane out I wasn't able to order different shrouds until March of 18...almost 7 months later. The fact that the factory kawi...
When the 17 250f cane out I wasn't able to order different shrouds until March of 18...almost 7 months later.

The fact that the factory kawi had to run stock plastics on it the last 2 weekends isn't a good sign. They'd have it if anyone did.
Yeah I noticed that as well on the team's bikes. I would say by the end of the year will be best case scenario. Which is a pain because I'm one of those guys who likes to replace the stock plastic immediately to save it for when I put the bike up for sale.
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DJV804 10/15/2018 12:46pm
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JBrockman856 wrote:
Yeah I noticed that as well on the team's bikes. I would say by the end of the year will be best case scenario. Which is...
Yeah I noticed that as well on the team's bikes. I would say by the end of the year will be best case scenario. Which is a pain because I'm one of those guys who likes to replace the stock plastic immediately to save it for when I put the bike up for sale.
Yea idk. I bet they'll have it by January for supercross obviously, but I wouldn't be surprised if your waiting till late feb/march for it. Seems like that's how it always goes.

At least you can get the front fender, #plate, and fork guards ?

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JBrockman856 10/18/2018 3:28pm
10/18/2018 3:28pm
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch
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DB97 10/18/2018 3:34pm
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JBrockman856 wrote:
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/18/296747/s1200_IMG_5853.jpg[/img]
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch
Those look sweet. Honestly the normal stickers burn off in 3-4 hours here in Florida lol.
JBrockman856 10/18/2018 3:40pm
10/18/2018 3:40pm
DB97 wrote:
Those look sweet. Honestly the normal stickers burn off in 3-4 hours here in Florida lol.
Appreciate it! and not surprised at all haha
feelit2morrow 10/18/2018 4:34pm
10/18/2018 4:34pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
New Dirt Tricks sprocket and RK chain on. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/07/292849/s1200_IMG_5753.jpg[/img]This coming week is going to be the big week as far as all the parts that have...
New Dirt Tricks sprocket and RK chain on. This coming week is going to be the big week as far as all the parts that have been ordered finally getting in and put on! This coming weekend I should have on: cycra stadium plate, graphic kit, seat cover, Faster USA hubs, exhaust decal, ARC levers, WC extended skid plate, and some other little WC items!
Echo Valley?
motodude_47 10/18/2018 5:31pm
10/18/2018 5:31pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/18/296747/s1200_IMG_5853.jpg[/img]
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch
Those turned out pretty sick! I have a set for my fmf exhaust but going to wait for the new ones to burn off first. Hard to pull brand new ones off when they don't last very long anyways. What are you have Pro Curcuit do to your suspension?
JBrockman856 10/18/2018 7:15pm
10/18/2018 7:15pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
New Dirt Tricks sprocket and RK chain on. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/07/292849/s1200_IMG_5753.jpg[/img]This coming week is going to be the big week as far as all the parts that have...
New Dirt Tricks sprocket and RK chain on. This coming week is going to be the big week as far as all the parts that have been ordered finally getting in and put on! This coming weekend I should have on: cycra stadium plate, graphic kit, seat cover, Faster USA hubs, exhaust decal, ARC levers, WC extended skid plate, and some other little WC items!
feelit2morrow wrote:
Echo Valley?
Good eye! yup
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JBrockman856 10/18/2018 7:42pm
10/18/2018 7:42pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/18/296747/s1200_IMG_5853.jpg[/img]
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch
motodude_47 wrote:
Those turned out pretty sick! I have a set for my fmf exhaust but going to wait for the new ones to burn off first. Hard...
Those turned out pretty sick! I have a set for my fmf exhaust but going to wait for the new ones to burn off first. Hard to pull brand new ones off when they don't last very long anyways. What are you have Pro Curcuit do to your suspension?
Appreciate it! Yeah I'm going to go ahead and put a set on haha I can't wait for the stock to burn off.

My buddy said he had his stuff sent to them before LLs the year before last and he said they basically did a "B" kit for him, so I'm not sure what that entails but the plan is to look into that. I may get the uppers kashima coated eventually but that'll be another time.

Generally speaking though, I'm having them set up for my weight and skill. It'll be resprung, revalved, adding their works bladder cap to shock reservoir to increase oil volume, upgrading the fork spring seats, and upgrading the shock collar to an aluminum one (Kawi has a plastic one on the new 19 450s for some reason)
motodude_47 10/18/2018 8:41pm
10/18/2018 8:41pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/18/296747/s1200_IMG_5853.jpg[/img]
I think these turned out really good. Was hesitant on the chrome but I think it's a nice touch
motodude_47 wrote:
Those turned out pretty sick! I have a set for my fmf exhaust but going to wait for the new ones to burn off first. Hard...
Those turned out pretty sick! I have a set for my fmf exhaust but going to wait for the new ones to burn off first. Hard to pull brand new ones off when they don't last very long anyways. What are you have Pro Curcuit do to your suspension?
JBrockman856 wrote:
Appreciate it! Yeah I'm going to go ahead and put a set on haha I can't wait for the stock to burn off. My buddy said...
Appreciate it! Yeah I'm going to go ahead and put a set on haha I can't wait for the stock to burn off.

My buddy said he had his stuff sent to them before LLs the year before last and he said they basically did a "B" kit for him, so I'm not sure what that entails but the plan is to look into that. I may get the uppers kashima coated eventually but that'll be another time.

Generally speaking though, I'm having them set up for my weight and skill. It'll be resprung, revalved, adding their works bladder cap to shock reservoir to increase oil volume, upgrading the fork spring seats, and upgrading the shock collar to an aluminum one (Kawi has a plastic one on the new 19 450s for some reason)
Very nice! Kashima coating is sick just crazy expensive. I'm having racetech do my suspension pretty much same thing as you set for my weight with little additions like gold valves and the metal collars as well. Some people have been able to adjust them by hand that's the reason they are plastic. I couldn't do mine by hand and don't want to mar it to hell.
JBrockman856 10/18/2018 9:45pm
10/18/2018 9:45pm
Oh I know it's super pricey! We clear coated the uppers, had the lowers Ti-ni coated, the lugs coated, and the internals kashimaed. After the internals we had added and some other upgraded components it was almost the same as just buying kit suspension.


Yeah that makes sense with the collars. I would still rather have metal either way, just something about plastic that makes it feel cheap. But nice! Having your suspension set up for you specifically is arguably the most important part. I love seeing builds that buy the best cosmetic stuff but don't touch the suspension haha

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JBrockman856 10/18/2018 9:58pm
10/18/2018 9:58pm
Those bump sticks are form my last build btw. Didn't mean to insinuate they were for this one if it came across that way!
motodude_47 10/18/2018 10:18pm
10/18/2018 10:18pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Oh I know it's super pricey! We clear coated the uppers, had the lowers Ti-ni coated, the lugs coated, and the internals kashimaed. After the internals...
Oh I know it's super pricey! We clear coated the uppers, had the lowers Ti-ni coated, the lugs coated, and the internals kashimaed. After the internals we had added and some other upgraded components it was almost the same as just buying kit suspension.


Yeah that makes sense with the collars. I would still rather have metal either way, just something about plastic that makes it feel cheap. But nice! Having your suspension set up for you specifically is arguably the most important part. I love seeing builds that buy the best cosmetic stuff but don't touch the suspension haha

Those are killer!
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JBrockman856 10/19/2018 7:14am
10/19/2018 7:14am
JBrockman856 wrote:
Oh I know it's super pricey! We clear coated the uppers, had the lowers Ti-ni coated, the lugs coated, and the internals kashimaed. After the internals...
Oh I know it's super pricey! We clear coated the uppers, had the lowers Ti-ni coated, the lugs coated, and the internals kashimaed. After the internals we had added and some other upgraded components it was almost the same as just buying kit suspension.


Yeah that makes sense with the collars. I would still rather have metal either way, just something about plastic that makes it feel cheap. But nice! Having your suspension set up for you specifically is arguably the most important part. I love seeing builds that buy the best cosmetic stuff but don't touch the suspension haha

motodude_47 wrote:
Those are killer!
Thanks! Might treat the new forks to some of that lovin' too, eventually haha
JBrockman856 10/19/2018 4:13pm
10/19/2018 4:13pm Edited Date/Time 10/19/2018 7:57pm
Really like how this turned out! However, I am a little worried at the fact these aren't aluminum graphics like the stock ones are... but we'll see, they look good at least!


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JBrockman856 10/19/2018 8:14pm
10/19/2018 8:14pm
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to my main logo and had another logo added). Thinking about doing radiator hoses as well.
Obviously going to be a lot easier to do skid plate and oil filter cover when I get my suspension and wheels back haha. Speaking of which, wheels will be done tomorrow. Still probably have another week on suspension unfortunately.

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motodude_47 10/19/2018 8:42pm
10/19/2018 8:42pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to...
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to my main logo and had another logo added). Thinking about doing radiator hoses as well.
Obviously going to be a lot easier to do skid plate and oil filter cover when I get my suspension and wheels back haha. Speaking of which, wheels will be done tomorrow. Still probably have another week on suspension unfortunately.
Who did you have do your wheels?
JBrockman856 10/19/2018 9:26pm
10/19/2018 9:26pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to...
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to my main logo and had another logo added). Thinking about doing radiator hoses as well.
Obviously going to be a lot easier to do skid plate and oil filter cover when I get my suspension and wheels back haha. Speaking of which, wheels will be done tomorrow. Still probably have another week on suspension unfortunately.
motodude_47 wrote:
Who did you have do your wheels?
A local guy here in southern IN. He owns a bicycle shop so he has all the equipment to lace and true the wheels. We've taken my wheels to him for as long as I can remember
JBrockman856 10/19/2018 9:28pm
10/19/2018 9:28pm Edited Date/Time 10/19/2018 9:28pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to...
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to my main logo and had another logo added). Thinking about doing radiator hoses as well.
Obviously going to be a lot easier to do skid plate and oil filter cover when I get my suspension and wheels back haha. Speaking of which, wheels will be done tomorrow. Still probably have another week on suspension unfortunately.
motodude_47 wrote:
Who did you have do your wheels?
Or do you mean brand? I'm running Faster USA with the stock rims if so
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Treeman528 10/20/2018 9:32am
10/20/2018 9:32am
JBrockman856 wrote:
Twin Air Power Flo is in! The stock cage having the screen imbedded is such a pain. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/09/26/289655/s1200_IMG_5669.jpg[/img]
Twin Air Power Flo is in! The stock cage having the screen imbedded is such a pain.
Oh man I am completely with you on the stock air filter setup being a real pain! Not a big fan that they made the filter bigger than the compartment it goes into IMO. Could just be because was running a loudmouth setup on my 13 kx450 (that I LOVED). What are you thoughts on this air filter set up? I'm considering following suit.
motodude_47 10/20/2018 2:38pm
10/20/2018 2:38pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to...
Seat cover and side plate graphics going on tomorrow (waiting for new shroud graphics instead of ones I have, as I had hologram inlay added to my main logo and had another logo added). Thinking about doing radiator hoses as well.
Obviously going to be a lot easier to do skid plate and oil filter cover when I get my suspension and wheels back haha. Speaking of which, wheels will be done tomorrow. Still probably have another week on suspension unfortunately.
motodude_47 wrote:
Who did you have do your wheels?
JBrockman856 wrote:
A local guy here in southern IN. He owns a bicycle shop so he has all the equipment to lace and true the wheels. We've taken...
A local guy here in southern IN. He owns a bicycle shop so he has all the equipment to lace and true the wheels. We've taken my wheels to him for as long as I can remember
Very nice! If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to go that route? I want to get green hubs but weighing my options on whether to get another wheel set or get just the hubs like you did.
JBrockman856 10/20/2018 3:32pm
10/20/2018 3:32pm
JBrockman856 wrote:
Twin Air Power Flo is in! The stock cage having the screen imbedded is such a pain. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/09/26/289655/s1200_IMG_5669.jpg[/img]
Twin Air Power Flo is in! The stock cage having the screen imbedded is such a pain.
Treeman528 wrote:
Oh man I am completely with you on the stock air filter setup being a real pain! Not a big fan that they made the filter...
Oh man I am completely with you on the stock air filter setup being a real pain! Not a big fan that they made the filter bigger than the compartment it goes into IMO. Could just be because was running a loudmouth setup on my 13 kx450 (that I LOVED). What are you thoughts on this air filter set up? I'm considering following suit.
I absolutely love the power flo setup. Normally I'd just pop the screen out but this one was a real pain, in addition to the overall set up just being shit imo. The actual Twin Air filter fits a lot better than stock as well. Overall the kit doesn't makeup for the sucky design but it makes it a lot easier on you!
JBrockman856 10/20/2018 3:34pm
10/20/2018 3:34pm Edited Date/Time 10/20/2018 3:38pm
motodude_47 wrote:
Who did you have do your wheels?
JBrockman856 wrote:
A local guy here in southern IN. He owns a bicycle shop so he has all the equipment to lace and true the wheels. We've taken...
A local guy here in southern IN. He owns a bicycle shop so he has all the equipment to lace and true the wheels. We've taken my wheels to him for as long as I can remember
motodude_47 wrote:
Very nice! If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to go that route? I want to get green hubs but weighing my...
Very nice! If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to go that route? I want to get green hubs but weighing my options on whether to get another wheel set or get just the hubs like you did.
I think it was around $600 for the hubs after tax. And we've been going to our wheel guy for a while so he helps us out on that so I'm not sure what it would cost to have it done honestly. I'd say around $100 tops? I could be way off though haha. Here's a picture of them. Everything I've read has been really good review wise.
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JBrockman856 10/20/2018 3:45pm
10/20/2018 3:45pm
Went ahead and did the oil filter cover, radiator hoses, and the rest of the graphics minus the shrouds! Had a few Ti/drilled bolts laying around as well from a previous build so I added those to the radiators while it was apart


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JBrockman856 10/22/2018 7:51am
10/22/2018 7:51am Edited Date/Time 10/22/2018 12:02pm
Parts that will be in/ going on this week:
- WC brake caps/ clutch cap (all green)
- WC axel block (red)
- WC steering stem nut (green)
- FasstCo brake clevis + spring return kit (red)
- WC engine plugs (red)
- WC oil fill plug (red)
- PC water pump kit
- N-Style revised shroud graphics
- N-Style seat cover


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DB97 10/22/2018 5:18pm
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Man you're going all out haha. I gotta space my stuff out planning clutch, xtrig clamps, wheels, and ecu possibly. Love the green hubs I'm going to get mine from faster as well gotta support USA.
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JBrockman856 10/23/2018 10:26am
10/23/2018 10:26am
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Man you're going all out haha. I gotta space my stuff out planning clutch, xtrig clamps, wheels, and ecu possibly. Love the green hubs I'm going...
Man you're going all out haha. I gotta space my stuff out planning clutch, xtrig clamps, wheels, and ecu possibly. Love the green hubs I'm going to get mine from faster as well gotta support USA.
Appreciate it, the hubs look even better in person I highly recommend them! But yeah kinda going all out haha. I did a similar build on my 17 crf450 last year but we spaced it out (not knocking you going that route at all) and I ended up missing almost all of the winter -- Riding down south and the AX series because of how long the suspension took and getting the parts we wanted etc. So just kinda decided to get it all done at once this time! It's still kinda spaced out but it's not a do a little here and there type deal like the past.
I'm not sure if I'm going to do clamps yet. I may end of getting the current ones polished down. I would love some xtrig though haha. And what ECU are you going to do? I honestly haven't looked into that realm yet
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