Got a motard today

Akilldema · 09-21-2010, 06:30 PM

My 2nd one... 2003 CRF450R - tagged. It's not the prettiest bike I've ever seen, but it rips. Also passed inspection with michelin race tires on it

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derf · 09-21-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

My 2nd one... 2003 CRF450R - tagged. It's not the prettiest bike I've ever seen, but it rips. Also passed inspection with michelin race tires on it

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Bitch, where are the pictures?

Akilldema · 09-21-2010, 08:06 PM

Have a kickstand, black seat with hump, chain guide, hand guards and black side panels on the way. The trash bag is so it doesn't scuff the wall.

Particle Man · 09-21-2010, 07:39 PM

^ what he said.

Didn't happen if there are no pics.

TYEster · 09-21-2010, 08:34 PM

They look so weird without handguards.

Akilldema · 09-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Yeah.. looking forward to getting all of the stuff, it'll look a lot better then. You know if you can run a fan on the stock electrical system? Or how to create a reservoir to collect and recycle coolant overflow?

TYEster · 09-21-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

Yeah.. looking forward to getting all of the stuff, it'll look a lot better then. You know if you can run a fan on the stock electrical system? Or how to create a reservoir to collect and recycle coolant overflow?

I have UFO catch can for the radiator and a Redbull "shot" drink drilled out for the carb vent.

http://www.motostrano.com/ufosucaca.html

http://sneakermaniac.com/wp-content/...ergy-shots.jpg

goof2 · 09-22-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

Yeah.. looking forward to getting all of the stuff, it'll look a lot better then. You know if you can run a fan on the stock electrical system? Or how to create a reservoir to collect and recycle coolant overflow?

I've heard of a few fan solutions for cooling. Most involve mounting a larger computer fan on the rad. If yours has mounting tabs you may be able to do what this guy did.

http://www.rickramsey.net/CRF250Xbigbore.htm#coolingfan

Actually running the fan depends on if you are running the stock electrical system which, as I understand it on the 450r, is basically nothing. Are the lights running off the stator (probably upgraded if so) or are they running off a total loss system (do you have to charge the battery)?

Akilldema · 09-21-2010, 09:18 PM

Does that UFO recycle the coolant or just catch it?

TYEster · 09-22-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Akilldema

Does that UFO recycle the coolant or just catch it?

Catch only, there's a drain plug at the bottom.

Do they make a recycling coolant system on bikes? I'd think anything that heated when need venting.

09-21-2010, 06:30 PM	#1
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	Got a motard today My 2nd one... 2003 CRF450R - tagged. It's not the prettiest bike I've ever seen, but it rips. Also passed inspection with michelin race tires on it .

09-21-2010, 07:39 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	^ what he said. Didn't happen if there are no pics. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

09-21-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	They look so weird without handguards.

09-21-2010, 08:50 PM	#6
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	Yeah.. looking forward to getting all of the stuff, it'll look a lot better then. You know if you can run a fan on the stock electrical system? Or how to create a reservoir to collect and recycle coolant overflow?

09-21-2010, 09:18 PM	#9
Akilldema Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Moto: FJR1300 Posts: 462	Does that UFO recycle the coolant or just catch it?