Walsh CRF450 Round II

[josborn]

Well, I have put some serious time on the old CRF, and like any war horse it deserves some TLC. Everything is out to PC right now. Cases on the motor are split. Just waiting on some last minute Honda parts to build the motor. New white maier plastic ready to rock. Im thinking Silver-Red-Blue this time around. I will post pics as I have new stuff rolling in, and as I get things together. Any special requests?

[Flyin_250r]

Man after seeing the last job you did on the Walsh, Im definitely looking forward to this time around... post some pics! lol

[jjohns5]

Sweet, I'm going to sit back and enjoy this...

[josborn]

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Just a little work on the engine, I should be ready to start building the chassis here in a couple weeks.

[josborn]

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Anyone tried these oil filter caps? This one doesnt go in all the way, it like the back part needs machined down a 1/16". If you feel inside the cover there is a tiny lip or edge (it goes all the way around, made that way) that was machined in there after the piece was made by honda, The back of the cap is extended and its hitting that, maybe later years dont have this?? Just guessing, because the cap is for all years crf 450, supposedly......

[josborn]

Just FYI, new cylinder and piston, timing chain, valves didnt move, so they stay in there, crank has two seasons, replaced all dog gears, shifts forks, and a tranny bearing, clutch, water pump, all seals, etc etc. The tranny was brand new two seasons ago. Freshly pc'd covers. This motor should be decent.

[patrickj75]

Anyone tried these oil filter caps? This one doesnt go in all the way, it like the back part needs machined down a 1/16". If you feel inside the cover there is a tiny lip or edge (it goes all the way around, made that way) that was machined in there after the piece was made by honda, The back of the cap is extended and its hitting that, maybe later years dont have this?? Just guessing, because the cap is for all years crf 450, supposedly...... [/B][/QUOTE]

I bought one of those for my CRF motor also. My friend is putting my motor together so I haven't tried mine yet. My bottom end is an 05-06. What years is yours?

[josborn]

Originally 02-03'. I think my iginition cover is the original. Thats what it depends upon, the year of the ignition cover.

[patrickj75]

Originally posted by josborn
Originally 02-03'. I think my iginition cover is the original. Thats what it depends upon, the year of the ignition cover.

Ok. I have an 06 ignition cover.

[polinipower]

do you know what kinda case saver that is? ive bin looking for one of those.

[josborn]

TM Designworks

[josborn]

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[patrickj75]

Just curious, what are you doing for graphics?

[josborn]

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[patrickj75]

Looks good. Who did those?

[josborn]

I started the design, and Brian Wood helped me finish them up. I will have Ripped Vinyl in Salem Ohio print them up, Ryan Mccoy is the man on graphics.

[patrickj75]

Originally posted by josborn
I started the design, and Brian Wood helped me finish them up. I will have Ripped Vinyl in Salem Ohio print them up, Ryan Mccoy is the man on graphics.

Cool. I started doing graphics last year. What design program do you use?

[josborn]

AI - CS6

[patrickj75]

Originally posted by josborn
AI - CS6

Nice. I'm on CorelDraw X6 but I'd like to get AI also.

[Logan #34's Dad]

Logan's CanAm Mod has a couple of those stickers.... :p

[josborn]

Frame is finally done, the rest of my parts will be ready on Tuesday.....might actually start building next week!!

[josborn]

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[jerorski]

what color powder is the frame? looks awesome!

[josborn]

metallic silver

[josborn]

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[danhung11]

Bike looks great! Colors go well together, I like.

[josborn]

Bike looks great! Colors go well together, I like.

Thanks Dan!

Here is some more from last night/this morning:

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[josborn]

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[CADWELL]

That thing looks sweet....nice build!

[josborn]

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Getting close, grip, mount a seat cover, mount the plastic, fluids, gas and kick it.

[ryanowarrior]

How u like that shifter? I have one but it hits my stator cover even ground it down some! I wanted one that was a lil longer than stock but guess it's to long

[josborn]

How u like that shifter? I have one but it hits my stator cover even ground it down some! I wanted one that was a lil longer than stock but guess it's to long

I havent ridden it yet, Im sure I will have to get used to it being longer. I always had trouble bumping the stock bike shifter, way too short. Hopefully this will work out.

[ryanowarrior]

Yup that's why I got this one too...just disappointed it hits my cover! How long is yours? Guess I could try and bend mine out a lil so it'll clear!

[josborn]

Yup that's why I got this one too...just disappointed it hits my cover! How long is yours? Guess I could try and bend mine out a lil so it'll clear!

+25mm. Mine seems to clear it well. Your making me paranoid, I might have to double check it today.

[ryanowarrior]

Lol sorry not tryin too...but yea check to make sure guess it depends on the angle ya put on the shifter! I like mine at an upward angle so I can get my boot under it easier! That's reason why it hits on mine

[laeger400]

Looks good!

[josborn]

Lol sorry not tryin too...but yea check to make sure guess it depends on the angle ya put on the shifter! I like mine at an upward angle so I can get my boot under it easier! That's reason why it hits on mine

Mine clears at all angles, and it is a +20mm.

Thanks Jerry - got your text, I was on the dozer last night, then got busy and forgot to text back.

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Mmm eye candy. Looks great!

[ryanowarrior]

Mine clears at all angles, and it is a +20mm.

Thanks Jerry - got your text, I was on the dozer last night, then got busy and forgot to text back.

Looked at mine last night and it's a *25 guess that's why it hits :( glad yours don't lol

Same here Jerry got your text and totally forgot to text back lol

[laeger400]

Well I guess I can save some money and get rid of my phone. Lol

[josborn]

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[laeger400]

That thing looks sick!!! How did the valve cover vent fit?

[Smoker]

Looks like it needs some BC dirt added to it.

[chronicsmoke]

:cool: one of the nicest I've seen!

[shadd_27]

who did the graphics for you? its hard to find anybody to do the rear graphics all the way down the side like that

[patrickj75]

who did the graphics for you? its hard to find anybody to do the rear graphics all the way down the side like that

I do custom graphics. I have a full rear fender template for the 250R's.

[josborn]

who did the graphics for you? its hard to find anybody to do the rear graphics all the way down the side like that

Brian Wood (Woody 329) finished the design, I started it in illustrator, then I had Ryan McCoy with Ripped Vinyl print them up. Ryan is more than capable of designing a set like this. He has those templates from me. Look him up on FB, just search Ripped Vinyl. Tell him Jeremy from BC sent ya.

Quad runs good, I was a bit surprised at how well it ran. Still a little off on steering, I need to re check my caster and/or roll the bars back. Of course everything is new and stiff, so each ride it got better as things started to loosen up. I will get it dialed in.

It definitely feels more like my old 250r, just a click off right now. Its all in the front end setup somewhere, I will find it.