CRF450X Suspension

[op01jre]

I need everyone's help. I have a new 05 CRF450X and love it. Although I have been riding street bikes for years I'm new to dirt riding. I'm somewhat of a aggressive rider who rides about 50% of the time at the track and 50% riding extreme trails. I'm 6'1" 245lbs. I definitely feel like I need to replace my stock spring front and rear with after market springs. I have NO idea what brands I have to choose from and which ones are the best, I don't have ANY idea where to get the best deals on stuff for dirt bikes, and most importantly I have no idea what size springs to get? Can anyone help??

Brands to choose from?

Best place to buy from?

Spring rates for me?

Thanks!!!

[TrackAdaptor]

Call Factory Connection: 800-221-7560

Ask for Steve Ross - tell him Vince from San Jose, Ca. refered you...

They will ask a lot of questions...

They do 95% Honda Only suspension work.. and do a Damn good Job.....

Best "Prices"

www.motosport.com

www.planethondaracing.com

Zoom Cycles: 408-248-5780 Dan/John

Good Luck...

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CRF450X - HOLLISTER HILLS , CA. 500 – 1500’ 50 – 68 Deg.

BONE STOCK JETTING: 168 MAIN / 45 PIOLT / 2.0 AIR/FUEL

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WITH ALL MODS.

JETTING: 172 MAIN / 45 PILOT / 2.0 AIR/FUEL / STOCK NEEDLE # 5 CLIP POS.

ALL HRC MODS “THE WRENCH” (copy at all Honda dealers)

CRF450R MUFFLER With PRO MOTO END CAP – SPARKY ONLY

TWIN AIR COMPLETE AIR FILTER “KIT”

APPLIED SMOG REMOVAL KIT

SCOTT EXTEND AIR FUEL SCREW

SCOTT S/S OIL FILTER

CHANGES MADE SO BIKE WOULD LAST: GNCC RACES / FEW G.P. MX RACES:

CHAIN: DID MX520

PRO TAPER CR “HI-BEND”

TALLON HUBS: FRONT / REAR

ECELL RIMS: FRONT / REAR

BUCANON: 8MM SPOKES FRONT / REAR

FACTORY CONNECTION SUSPENSION

SCOTTS/OHLINS STEERING DAMPNER

ACREBIS HAND GAURDS

BRIGESTONE 201/202

RENTHAL REAR SPROCKET

OVERSIZED WAVE ROTORS : FRONT / REAR

ALL HONDA FLUIDS: HP4 10W/40W ENGINE OIL

HP TRANNY OIL 80W / 85W

[op01jre]

Thanks for the info.

Anybody else have have brands they prefer for a CRF450X, spring rate suggestions?

[450X22]

I weigh 250lb and run 49s front and 5.9 rear. Works great, I would just try springs first, but then I like to do things in stages. I put factory Honda springs in because the price was the same.

[chuckX]

I also tip the scale at just under two-fiddy. I had Eboch springs and Pro Action valving for woods riding, it was a night and day difference from stock. I can go almost twice as fast in tight rought woods trails.

[op01jre]

Can I get away with just buying springs and putting them on myself and not do any re-valving? I called Factory Connection they recommend a 4.9 & 6.1.

I really don't want to spend a lot of money to start. I would prefer to buy the springs first and re-valve later if I can.

[Nayther]

Another source here in CA is ESP in Tujunga. George used to work for Scott's Performance before opening his own shop give him a call he's really easy to talk to and gives advice freely (818) 951-9144. I would think you could just do the springs but ask George.