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    CRF450 Timing chain

    do i need to do any mods to be able to run a CRF timing chain.
    also what year bike should i buy it for?
    2005 400EX
    99-04 plastic, 155 main jet, 42 pilot jet, HMF Sport Series Slip-On, UNI air filter, LSR PB Block off plate, TAG bars, AC nerf bars, 15/39 gearing, CST Ambush rears, stock Ohtsu fronts

    1973 Yamaha DT360A Enduro
    hooker headers/expansion chamber no other pipe

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    I know a 2002 fits no issues, thats what I ordered.

    No mods needed at all either.
    If it's stupid, and it works, it isn't stupid. - Murphy's Law
    2000 426EX,sold
    2004 450R WIP
    -Longtime A.A.D.S. (Accessory Acquisition Disorder Syndrome) sufferer.
    400EX Frequently Asked Questions, CHECK HERE FIRST!

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    k thanks, thats what i needed to know
    2005 400EX
    99-04 plastic, 155 main jet, 42 pilot jet, HMF Sport Series Slip-On, UNI air filter, LSR PB Block off plate, TAG bars, AC nerf bars, 15/39 gearing, CST Ambush rears, stock Ohtsu fronts

    1973 Yamaha DT360A Enduro
    hooker headers/expansion chamber no other pipe

    98% of the teenage population does, will try or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature.

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    Thanks for the info as I'm in the middle of a complete rebuild and the timing chain is on the list.
    2000 KTM 300 EXC (two stroke heaven)
    1999 Honda 400EX
    Bored to a 406
    Lonestar carrier
    CRF450 timing chain
    1994 Suzuki 250F

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    Make sure you guys check the auto tensioner over to make sure its springy and check the guides for wear. You suspect anything is bad replace it.
    If it's stupid, and it works, it isn't stupid. - Murphy's Law
    2000 426EX,sold
    2004 450R WIP
    -Longtime A.A.D.S. (Accessory Acquisition Disorder Syndrome) sufferer.
    400EX Frequently Asked Questions, CHECK HERE FIRST!

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    On my 99 its the original... so yes its getting replaced
    2000 KTM 300 EXC (two stroke heaven)
    1999 Honda 400EX
    Bored to a 406
    Lonestar carrier
    CRF450 timing chain
    1994 Suzuki 250F

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    ive been through several tensionors, and i bought oem honda one and a week later the spring had broke and was makin a terrible ticking noise.......replaced it with another and ive had no issues........am kinda curious wat the numbers r all about, theres a single digit number on the tensionor, wats that all bout?
    2002 honda 400ex w/ 05' plastic and headlight
    big bore weisco 440 12:1
    gold label, 110
    ac nerfs
    +2 flull flight A-arms, elka stage 3 pcr adjustable, +1.5 wheel spacers in rear, hot cam stage 2, heavy duty chain, oil pump, barrent clutch, wht bro. r4, k&N air filter, shockwears, itp front wheels, doulas rear wheels
    http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...lz400/4402.jpg
    http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._4013207_n.jpg

    2000 400ex, 416, white bro r4, ac nerfs

    project 400- 416 02 trani in 01 bottom end....gusseted frame

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    Im my experience what caused the tensioner to fail on my friends 400 was the timing chain was stretched.

    We put on another one before swapping the chain (brand new) and it failed too after like 3 rides. Put on a whole new chain, guides and tensioner he got used and no issues.

    What I think causes it to fail is it pushes to hard against a stretched chain and breaks. Comparing the worn to the new chain we could clearly see the old one was just slightly longer.
    If it's stupid, and it works, it isn't stupid. - Murphy's Law
    2000 426EX,sold
    2004 450R WIP
    -Longtime A.A.D.S. (Accessory Acquisition Disorder Syndrome) sufferer.
    400EX Frequently Asked Questions, CHECK HERE FIRST!

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