My RMZ 450

[coontz65]

I wanted to share pictures of my bike & the mods i do to it along the way. I just got it 2 weeks ago. I've already done a couple things to it, Pro Taper clutch perch, new Dunlop MX31 rear tire, & ive got Pro Wheel gold series wheels on the way.

[coontz65]

Picture i took of it yesterday after i cleaned it. It's going to turn out great!

[coontz65]

Raced my 1st race on it last Saturday & got 1st place. I got to race with Chris Bach (i didn't race against him tho, im not that good lol) ranked #10 in GNCC. Copperhead Classic King Knob, WV.

[LSeca]

Nice ride, welcome to ownership of the best 450s available.

[coontz65]

Thanks, i actually just read your thread with the bike you're trying to lighten. Sounds like a great project & seems like its gonna have a very positive turn out.

[humpness]

Awesome. Were those perch kits the new ones that just came out?

[coontz65]

No, mines the other version. They just came out with the profile pro, if its anything like the original...its definitely worth the cash.

[coontz65]

Haven't shared for awhile, got some great progress on the race bike! Just waiting for my wheels to come in. Also have an 07 as a practice bike now.

[YZCas27]

That bike is pure eye candy.

[coontz65]

Finally she's all done & looking great!

[BDubb106]

Looks good!

[coontz65]

Thanks man!

[BDubb106]

Only thing I would do is add black hubs

[bamster450]

Hi guys. I have just bought a 2007 suzuki rmz 450. Never had a dirt bike before always owned super bikes. Any hints tips etc with owning maintaining riding etc

[coontz65]

Hi guys. I have just bought a 2007 suzuki rmz 450. Never had a dirt bike before always owned super bikes. Any hints tips etc with owning maintaining riding etc 📎ImageUploadedByThumper Talk1395342537.302190.jpg

That's not an 07 man, that's an 05-06 model you have. They are great bikes, my bike I've been posting is an 05 & I also own an 07. I'd suggest getting it ported & if the exhaust is stock you definately want to change that too, they're too restrictive. & maintainence wise. Check the timing chain often because they tend to get loose after awhile but other than that they are great bikes!

[bamster450]

Thanks. Here in South Africa they registered as 07 models. Thanks for the tips. Only problem is performance parts are so expensive with the weak rand etc. I heard that there is a exzorst mod by trimming a few centimeters off the silencer. Are the black rims standard on these bikes. How can I tell if the cam chain needs tightening etc

[YZCas27]

Nice bike your gonna have boat loads of fun whith that scooter good choice.

[coontz65]

Thanks. Here in South Africa they registered as 07 models. Thanks for the tips. Only problem is performance parts are so expensive with the weak rand etc. I heard that there is a exzorst mod by trimming a few centimeters off the silencer. Are the black rims standard on these bikes. How can I tell if the cam chain needs tightening etc

Id atleast take the silencer out, it'll help to a certain extent. Black wheels are not standard, silver excel wheels are stock but they could be painted. & when the cam chain is loose you will hear a difference when it's idling (somewhat of a knocking sound) people often assume it's the valves but it's not. That's how I got mine so cheap, the guy thought the valves was bad & was gonna pass it along before things started breaking. But he was wrong & took me 10 minutes to correct. I did eventually adjust the valves & port the head & it runs strong

[coontz65]

Thanks. Here in South Africa they registered as 07 models. Thanks for the tips. Only problem is performance parts are so expensive with the weak rand etc. I heard that there is a exzorst mod by trimming a few centimeters off the silencer. Are the black rims standard on these bikes. How can I tell if the cam chain needs tightening etc

Very simple.

[bamster450]

Awesome thanks. Your bikes look great