new2fourstrokes   Posted October 3, 2005 hi guy's to cut along story short i bought a wr450 thinking it would suit my type or riding🤣 but now the kids ride all the time also only at mx tracks so what i need to do is make my wr into a yz🤣 because the wr i feel doesn't handle the mx side all that well.. can anyone help please.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon@vic   Posted October 3, 2005 re-state your question! it isn't clear. put in a yz ex cam and re-valve the suspension for mx use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosted   Posted October 3, 2005 Depends on how you ride it at the MX track. If you aren't racing it the WR should get around just fine. If you are wanting to race it you might look into stiffening up the suspension. Just like simon@vic said, a YZ cam and suspension mods would get you closer to a YZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2fourstrokes   Posted October 3, 2005 What i'm tryin to do is trun my wr into a yz for the handling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Metallica   Posted October 3, 2005 Put the slimer YZ fuel tank on it for a start. That will let you move around on the bike much more freely. Suspension makes all the difference as well. That is something I am still playing with on my 426. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2fourstrokes   Posted October 4, 2005 If i change the tank will i need to change the seat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black_n_blue_thumper   Posted October 4, 2005 If what you really want is a YZ, try selling your WR. They do very well on the used market. Then buy yourself a nice YZ. Just a thought if MXing is all your going to do. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Metallica   Posted October 4, 2005 Not sure about the seat change. Will try to find out for you asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Lorenze   Posted October 4, 2005 Strip the bike of all it's lights, a rear YZ fender will save you a couple of pounds by itself, and replace the front head light with a YZ plate. Swap out the stock tank with a YZ tank (if you have an 03 or 04). Take the kickstand and mount off the bike and find a nice used YZ exhaust system for the track. As far as the engine goes, just leave the thing alone.. You could spend hundreds on a cam change and still be left with a gappy wannabe tranny for the track. I ride my bike on the track from time to time, it does fine until I ride my buddies YZ250F then my bike isn't fun anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
