Getting honda trx450r~~ need advice

[cheater13]

im getting my first 450r fourhweeler this weekend probably. im moving up from my old 250 mojave becase the engine is clicking badly and about to blow. i was wandering on the 450r what all maintanance has to be done to it. i heard there was a good bit but i need all the details on everything to do. also, what oil do i buy for the transmission and the engine?
thanks

[Jem450ER]

Hey, the 450R is a great bike. As for maintanance on it, really depends on how much you ride... If your racing it, you'll rebuild it quite a bit more. I have an 07, has70 hours on it (i know because i have a trail tech computer installed) and have just done regular oil changes, and adj valves. I probably do valves every 10-15 hrs, just because its not really that hard to do once you do it a few times and helps keep them fresh. Also have more then one air filter as a dirty air filter is what will really kill your bike! i have 3 filters and i always change them out. And i use the same oil in the tranny and engine, whatever its says in the book its a honda oil, G4 or something? Hope this helps!!

[cheater13]

thanks. this will really help me out. but do you have to lube the chains or sprokets?

[cheater13]

anyone?

[Shawthy33]

Yes, good chain lube is key for any chain-drive four wheeler, not just the 450r. I'd lube it every couple rides, not only will it spin free'er but its quieter too.

[cheater13]

ok thanks. what kind of oil will i use for that? wd40?

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by cheater13
ok thanks. what kind of oil will i use for that? wd40?

No, buy a motorcycle chain lube.

I recommend Maxima Chain Wax, they also make another clear lube.
Some brands will fling off and make a mess of your bike.

[cheater13]

ok thanks. is there anything else i should be looking to do?