CRF450R Handbrake

[miker_dh]

Hey guys, anyone know where I can get a handbrake for a 2004 CRF450R or what parts from other bikes I can use to make one?

[E-Loc540]

im not sure but im curious be cause im switching to a crf250.....i thought companies were coming out with an adapter your your rear master as you know it had a built in reservoir so the only thing I can think of is if they integrate and adapter into the top cover...I may look into running an older Yamaha rear master on the Honda and using the self tapping full throttle adaptor where the res. line goes into the back of the master....let me know what you find out...

[miker_dh]

Its a big game of custom parts it sucks I know I'll still need to go to a tool and die shop to get the outcome I want so its gonna cost some money...

[808stunna]

i got one on my bike. i'll post pics later. check out ryan moores bike.
www.supermotostuntman.com

[suzuki7davis]

damnit i wish someone would make a fitting!

[miker_dh]

I kinda wanna give up on the hand break idea I think I'll just stick with the old school and ride without one

[808stunna]

i guess this company make a fitting for the crf450

http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/z-s...tm#Dual-Action

[suzuki7davis]

i emailed rekluse.com to see if i could just buy the adapter fitting for the master cylinder

[808stunna]

i just mad my own. cause i didnt know they had an adaptor. you could always check with ryan from 50stunt to see if he would make one for you.

[suzuki7davis]

How did you make it, any pics? ive been thinkin about doin it, just wanna see some ideas?

[808stunna]

r1 master, i think i need a better master. it works ok but i need to pull hard. 50" brake line. the line was a little long but thats ok. 3/4 inch aluminum. i think 1/2 will be fine. and i had the fluid hole viewer welded shut cause it couldnt hold the pressure and popped off. tools i used was a grinder, drill press, and of course the tap. hope this helps

[E-Loc540]

yeah that looks complecated and home made (no offense) when i get my honda set up im going older yz250f rear master and the full throttle adapter, ill prolly take mine right off my current bike and just get a used one to go back on the old motard

[suzuki7davis]

looks good enough for me, if i ever find time then ill probably just make something work.... hows the rear brake working with the motard wheels on it? Maybe im just in need of bleeding it some more

[808stunna]

Originally Posted by suzuki7davis

looks good enough for me, if i ever find time then ill probably just make something work.... hows the rear brake working with the motard wheels on it? Maybe im just in need of bleeding it some more

yup its definatly home made. cant expect to much from a grinder and a drill. i tink the master sucks or somthing its got rash on it and came off a crashed bike so that may be why. it works fine for doing seat standers in first gaer. i havent tried it going any faster but im sure it will work fine.

[suzuki7davis]

808 what gearing you have on that bike?

[808stunna]

Originally Posted by suzuki7davis

808 what gearing you have on that bike?

i got a 13 in the front an 53 in the rear. its ok but its not slow enough. i need a little more gearing to start practiceing circles. im gonna go back up to a 14 in the front and go to a 60 in the rear

[suzuki7davis]

i just put 12 front on last night with 60 already on the rear:YEAH

[E-Loc540]

Originally Posted by 808stunna

i got a 13 in the front an 53 in the rear. its ok but its not slow enough. i need a little more gearing to start practiceing circles. im gonna go back up to a 14 in the front and go to a 60 in the rear

lower gearing will help alot but no matter how low you will still need to use alot of clutch, i was a stock front/54 rear on my yz250f motard and it seemed too tall for circles then I went stock front/60 and it helped but I still slip the clutch almost the whole time im circling (che lower gearing change didnt really help)...im thinking about going back to a 53 so I can get more speed to do longer coasters...and again I have an older bike that doesnt lug well and when it cuts out it will sling shot you...so for safety im forced to use alot of clutch...im in the process of getting a much newer/fresher bike so I can see what the difference will be.

[suzuki7davis]

Originally Posted by E-Loc540

lower gearing will help alot but no matter how low you will still need to use alot of clutch, i was a stock front/54 rear on my yz250f motard and it seemed too tall for circles then I went stock front/60 and it helped but I still slip the clutch almost the whole time im circling (che lower gearing change didnt really help)...im thinking about going back to a 53 so I can get more speed to do longer coasters...and again I have an older bike that doesnt lug well and when it cuts out it will sling shot you...so for safety im forced to use alot of clutch...im in the process of getting a much newer/fresher bike so I can see what the difference will be.

im wondering if a heavier flywheel will clear this problem up?

[E-Loc540]

Originally Posted by suzuki7davis

im wondering if a heavier flywheel will clear this problem up?

I bought a flywheel for mine but it was the wrong year....I think it does help...wont find out until I get one that fits...