I still have my 06 from 06. There are plenty of mods you can do. It’s still my favorite open course bike. Change the sprockets to your riding style, and get the fork springs set for your weight, along with shock spring. Get a lithium battery. Saves about 6/7 pounds, get a slip on exhaust. Saves more weight. 04 YZ450 rear fender fits too if you don’t want the light. Get a Boyesen quick shot 3 works really well. Also the Boyesen water pump. It helps really well with cooling. Chassis flexes much better than the aluminum chassis.
Dirt N Iron -It’s a great video ..Even if I’m asshole and poke fun...lol. Actually because of this video I’m considering adding a WR450 to my collection. Cheers 🍻 Mate!
its a good bike, specially after the free mods, you will like it, but go ahead and watch 3 things I dont like about this bike.. so you can have full picture. cheers!
As I only just now stumbled onto your video here , I wanted to chime in with my opinion of my 20 plus year love affair with my ‘99 first generation WR-400 F . Hands down , it’s been the most reliable and Fun Motorcycle I’ve ever owned , and Because I bought it already set up with full Street legal Baja Designs lighting kit , and is Registered for street use , I can ride almost anywhere & anytime of year my heart desires here in San Diego Ca. The Designers of these 5 valve wonders sure as hell hit a home run outta the park in my opinion, and I know they made small improvements or changes each year as they inched up from 400 to 426, & then the 450 models like you have in this video. Aside from religious oil changes & keeping filters clean & only 1 valve adjustment (😳) in my ownership time , it still starts almost every time on 2-3 kicks cold , and still runs like the day I bought it . I’ve personally put over 10,000 miles on it , just using it for weekend desert or mountain trail rides & for almost 8 years in a row did the Annual 2 day , 300 plus mile Anza Borrego Desert Dash races held each year in February. Now I’m 63-1/2 & unfortunately don’t get out as often as I used to or should these days , but from a reliability standpoint I can highly recommend any of the WR series Yamaha’s as long as you take care of them maintenance wise. You get outta them what you put into them. C-ya out on the trails.😎👍
I have a 2014 wr450 and its amazing how reliable and tough it is. 300 hours on it and I just changed the chain and sprockets and only 2 valve adjustment and still in spec .
This engine is a beast. Particulary its cylinder head with its 5 valves plus a thin squish area offering more power in mid-range. The last model of this manufacture.
You are experienced and it shows. I was just looking at another video and the guy bad mouthed this bike. He was a slow rider that didn't like twisting the throttle or feathering the clutch to gain speed. He had some tuning tech info for elevation, which maybe helpful, but never got into the stock suspension or any other ergos(weight,SAG). Yamaha has continued to make a great reliable product, that in my mind is the paramount of the heap.
I had a road legal 08' WR450F. Such a great bike. Now I just picked up road legal 09' WR250F bit lighter for trails. I don't want to own anything else that isn't a WR!
I totally agree man! Yamaha is missing this market that is currently booming in Canada. Adventure riders are looking for a smaller bike than a 1200 cc.
One thing you need to watch out for is the first gen wr/yz450's 04-06 had a lower connecting rod oiling problem, it can take out the engine in a single ride. But good new is yamaha makes all the parts needed to fix it, they just only fixed the problem on the YFZ450 quads only for some weird reason. you change the clutch side case, install the high flow oil pump and oil squirter bullet proof engine after that. my 04 WR450's now street legal and ready for on/off road adventures with a completely brand new engine case's and all.
Love it! I like the old steel frame too. Ive been curious how the WR's compare to my XR 400. I know the Yamaha has more power but I love the simplicity of the air cooled design of the XR. Just wish it were a bit lighter and better in tight single track of course. Would like to see a vid with the WR on really really tight single track!? Congrats on the new bike !!!
@@dirtniron sorry l watched this in a hurry and thought it was a new bike 😊 But yeah cool bike..they do have a "stink bug" stance so to speak. Low in the front ..I would also like to try a wr 250f or yz250fx. Great bike reviews my friend 👍
Nice video... I have tried wr 450, 250, ktm sxf 250, husaberg 350, ktm exc 450, ktm sxf 450, yz 125, husky wr 125, honda crf 450, ktm exc 300.... And many other bikes... In my oponion nothing beats the exc 300 or beta rr 300. Cheers from slovakia
sounds good Gary, thanks for sharing, I didn't know where the name "granny gear' came from! I think wr450 can easily start in second gear, but I never did it on purpose though..
I’ve always wanted a motorcycle since probably 2010…. And no matter what bikes I’ve ridden or test ridden or looked at, I always come back to FZ-09, but i wouldn’t wanna ride it off-road. A WR450, or a Zero FX. Zero is stupid expensive, range kinda sucks, takes too long to charge, and the bike is very lackluster off road. I have a Sur Ron and it’s a blast, but range sucks. Charges quick and it’s cheap. But WR450 is for sure looking like the way to go.
Someone just sold me a 2003 WR450 for $1,000. It runs great and is in great shape, he just had to sell it and get out of town quick. Haven't had a dirt bike since I was a kid back in the 80's. I'd like to learn to work on this bike, and ride it for years. Where do I start learning?
i Agree totally ,i jumped off my016 500exc on to a few yz450s and wr450s the 500 just so much balls down low and falls off up top , older carbi 530 had more top end ,, and you are spot on the money ,love the broad power spread really get on let it rev to the moon them WR450s, , lots of things i like about them including the KYB sss forks ,
new guy here, looking for a first bike, to understand cornering and practice beginner-level maintenance. However I don't want to get bored of the bike too soon either. I'm aiming for no less than the absolute best bike in the world. My compulsive lurking and researching has lead me to this. This seems like the absolute best bike in the world!
What I'm seeing it's a battle between European and Japanese bikes,haven't been on a European bike ,but i have had a chance to ride a wr450,and i must admit it was a nice ride, power when you need it and not too heavy, maybe ask ktm etc riders why they choose ktm etc ,over Japanese bikes to help people decided on their next purchase, great videos ,great advice,enjoy you passion for bikes 👍
The video is very good. I bought a wr f 450 f 2005 last week and I'm having problems with it. It has pieces that are not original. the hoses in the rear reservoir where the radiator fluid is released, can you make a video showing where they fit?
Yes..the WR' s are unique in their class,only it s kind heavy ..i owned 250 07,sold it bcoz of poor knowledge that the bike are must keep.. and regret after..
Dirt N Iron later i bought new KLX450R,another fantastic bike, And directly I felt the difference in wight..but still looking forward to go back to the Blue!..it was my first off Road bike..'first love'..you can't go wrong with yammi,..
Hey Rado, I know this is an older video but I had a question about the new version of this bike (2020 WR450F). I'm thinking about selling my KTM next year and perhaps looking into the WR450F. I currently ride on the road to reach my trails and they are about 15 miles away. Some are only 4 miles away and others are 8. If the pavement trip exceeds 20 miles, I will just use my truck. However, sometimes I like the convenience of just leaving from my house to the trails. Long story short, would a WR450F work well as a mostly dirt focused dual sport? Would it do okay on non-highway roads (55mph) for like 15 - 20 minutes? I've done some reading online and heard a few mixed things. People say it's a competition bike not meant for the road and the compression is so high the engine needs rebuilding every 100 hours. Others (like you) speak highly of the machine and appreciate the Japanese engineering. Fuel range is another concern but that should be fixable with aftermarket tank. What are your overall thoughts, can this bike live to be an enduro dual sport? Thanks.
I think it will make a great dual sport for the need you are explaining. I used to have 2019 wr450 and loved that bike. Check out my review on that bike, just do the search on TH-cam
hello Rado' it's been awhile and wanted to know what top " maintenance " concerns of these 07' wr450f should I be aware of after a few years of not riding it ? I've had mine in storage and going to hope nothing has changed too much since the storage. other than doing Oil and Air-filter maintenance, does fuel system( carbs/jets etc.) need to be removed and serviced . also how far until any major " top end rebuild " do these engines require service ? mine is a converted Supermoto but I plan on riding off-road again . thanks Rado ( BTW: I completed most all of the "free-Mods/uncorking " you described from videos you did a few years ago: Huge Improvement ! )
I also have a 2012 wr450f dirtbike fuel injected and I love to ride it a lot. Problem is I'm not too hands on as a mechanic so either I have to take it to my backyard mechanic or to a shop for serious issues. But the shops charge you a fortune and my backyard mechanic just had surgery so I don't want to bother him right now. My question is two days ago I was going to ride my bike, but noticed the header muffler was orange hot and that didn't look right. The bike sounds fine as usual but didn't want to take a chance so turned it off. I'm asking you if you would know what's wrong or what might be wrong since you have one too and noticed your a hands on guy? Thanks for the videos, and any feedback really appreciated.
Just bought a yamaha wr450 from 2012 with a fuel injected motor. Can i do the same “free” mods that you did on the other video’s of your wr? Much love from Amsterdam bro👊🏽🔥🔥
You should make a comparison between when it was stock and then after the free modes to see how much faster it really, like maybe timing yourself on a part of the trail
hi Kev, yes I have some experience with rekluse auto clutch and in my opinion its not a must have, its way easier to right with one but its not a necessity. If you have your clutch game under control then you should be fine. I have a rekluse torqdrive clutch on some of my bikes, but thats regular clutch just more durable than other brands.
Question m an I never thuoght about lowering a drt bke. Just purchased a 2013 wr 450 new world 2 inches taller than my 99 wr. What's ur thought s on lowering link for rear. And spacer dampening front sus thanks M an I
Tip 2007 is the best i have 2006 December but still 2007 has something that my English can't explain it's mod from Yamaha you can fix 2006 like 2007 but its 300/500€ 2 make it sent it at Japanese stores something like that.Anyway i agree with everything except the kilos its heavy i was running with 2strockes back 96' & i think its 2 heavy for very crazy things like Red bull stuff i mean;)lol!
@@dirtniron sorry for my English but if you know few things its important to avoid aluminium,so all European KTM&more they never put aluminium so all the "old"yamaha before aluminum are good but 2007&a couple models after are very good until aluminum model's came. Specific after 2007 they put this how can i put it hm... its like a metallic nail that helps lubricate.I hope you understand me bro ;)Google it.
buying 2nd hand parts here in Australia is impossible, no one wants to part out. the bike is way to good, they must be really looking after them or im just to slow at finding them.
Upgrading from a KLX 250 which I felt lacked power, even after the mods and a Big One Pipe. Can't decide between a YZ and WR. Il be riding on the road and on trials, no racing. Any advice? Also, how much faster is the Wr450 vs KLX, from setting off to top end? Love your content !
i just bought wr450f for $500. needs alot of work, i most likely will be into it for about $14-$1500 at the end of the rebuild, but will be great fun once its finished i hope
@@dirtniron thats what ive been told, i never have owned a wr450. i think i may do a rebuild video on my other channel about this bike. needs piston, head, valve job, cams, cam chain. and new starter i believe, also wiring is a mess. ill get it all sorted out i hope
Hmmm I got a 2013 wr450 I ride a lot of single track and harder stuff it’s way too heavy, i would say the suspension is great , the low end torque great, everything else 😕 I just bought a beta350 I prefer it a lot more for the type of riding I do,
I think you will love it! where are you from ? I have 2019 for new several months now and did all kinds of tests, love the bike. Check my recent videos
I have a crf150f and I was looking for a 2stroke and I was looking at the KX100 but idk If it’s good enough for me and I have rode a yz125 and I was deciding. KX100 or yz125 and I’m 14.
Slice1nDice look at the WR250R. The dual sport that has matainance intervals like a car. 3k mile oil change, 26k mile valve adjustment. If that isn't enough you can turn it into a 310R.
Just picked up a 2003 wr450f, Would a yz450 fuel tank fit on it? As the original one has been crushed. Finding it hard to get a wr450f fuel tank for this year (2003)
Hey i have a question im getting a2 soon and my first bike i have 3 bikes in my mind (mt-07, yamaha r3 or wr450f (wr250f in case i cant get the 450) i ride a 50cc moped modded since modding is necesary for that bike here in Croatia would a 450 be ok restricted i would like to start that SUMO life :) help me if you want
The power is nowhere near close. The WR250R is slow in comparision. The maintenance,however, is amazing. Valve check is at like 20,000 miles or something crazy like that. It is a very good bike, especially since you can find a good one for around 3.5k. I got lucky and found a supermoto WR450 for the same price. Carb bike, however, and need to change the oil at least 4 times for every one change you'd do with a WR250R. WR250R actually has 6 gears so it cruises better on the highway, but takes forever to get there.
Okay so i read a lot about yz and cr and people say yz is better by a mile. The handling is supposed to be a little better on the cr but just a little and its slow as they say. So ill buy yz 125. Thanks;)
I've ridden husky 350te which is like KTM exc model. It felt great, light and powerful, good suspension. Not sure if its fair comparing 2004 wr to 2014 exc.. but that te(exc) felt great!
a small granite stone passed through my friend ktm530 engine case..it went into the case...nailon engine...no where near the build level of yamaha..reliability..and wr450 is a beast after free mods
Hi rado, i discovered your channel a month ago and was into dirt riding (although i used to ride on roads). And now im getting a 2016 ktm exc 250 as its second owner. Since i dont know much about 2T engines, which oil/fuel ratio should i use, most guys on forums says 40/1 is better than recommended 60/1, but then why would ktm suggest smth bad for their engines? Im really confused. Also 1 more thing i need to ask, im not sure about this but is there any kind of valve that you need to switch in order to stop fuel/oil mix getting in the carb (i heard that it accumulates and clogs the jets) before you put it in garage for let say a week or two? I’ll be appreciated if you can help me out :)
hi Mehmet, very good bike choice congrats! I would follow KTM recommendation on the mixture ratio. There is petcock (valve) on the tank that you can turn on/off and some bikes into reserve as well. Its on the bottom of the tank, the fuel line from petcock goes to carburetor. hope that helps
i hawe been 2006 wr 450. i bougth the bike and i like it. i rebuild engine new crank bearings cilinder valves piston cam chain. and after that i run 10 engine haurs and its blow up the cam chain atesioner spring dont work and cam not spin engine been almost full rpms and engine head been completley destryed but new be 900 euros. that moment cant get used had to. but i realy like the bike.
Dirt N Iron actually we dont have dirt bikes in india except for 2 models from kawasaki and that cost a bomb!! Enthusiasts go to local mechanic workshop
Don’t ask why but for the LONGEST TIME I’ve been thinking that your name was ROBERT ....... ahahaha I’m dumb I know , nice videos RADO keep them coming !!
Orange is just a colour...Blue is a state of mind.
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God bless this comment. Sometimes, it's the rider, not the bike!
Agreed. It's a state of being. #blue4life 💙
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I still have my 06 from 06. There are plenty of mods you can do. It’s still my favorite open course bike. Change the sprockets to your riding style, and get the fork springs set for your weight, along with shock spring. Get a lithium battery. Saves about 6/7 pounds, get a slip on exhaust. Saves more weight. 04 YZ450 rear fender fits too if you don’t want the light. Get a Boyesen quick shot 3 works really well. Also the Boyesen water pump. It helps really well with cooling. Chassis flexes much better than the aluminum chassis.
thanks for sharing Nick! it is really great overall bike, specially for a little faster riding
The wr450 is a good bike, glad you like yours.
thanks bro!
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had an 06, now a 2017, yeah man, mid range just kicks in and just keeps coming. Love em!
great bikes, i got 2015 recently
@@dirtniron is your '15 as fast as your old one? And have you done any mods to the new one?
“I really love Turd gear ⚙️!!!”
you got me dude, good job. you should be proud of yourself
Dirt N Iron -It’s a great video ..Even if I’m asshole and poke fun...lol. Actually because of this video I’m considering adding a WR450 to my collection. Cheers 🍻 Mate!
its a good bike, specially after the free mods, you will like it, but go ahead and watch 3 things I dont like about this bike.. so you can have full picture. cheers!
As I only just now stumbled onto your video here , I wanted to chime in with my opinion of my 20 plus year love affair with my ‘99 first generation WR-400 F . Hands down , it’s been the most reliable and Fun Motorcycle I’ve ever owned , and Because I bought it already set up with full Street legal Baja Designs lighting kit , and is Registered for street use , I can ride almost anywhere & anytime of year my heart desires here in San Diego Ca. The Designers of these 5 valve wonders sure as hell hit a home run outta the park in my opinion, and I know they made small improvements or changes each year as they inched up from 400 to 426, & then the 450 models like you have in this video. Aside from religious oil changes & keeping filters clean & only 1 valve adjustment (😳) in my ownership time , it still starts almost every time on 2-3 kicks cold , and still runs like the day I bought it . I’ve personally put over 10,000 miles on it , just using it for weekend desert or mountain trail rides & for almost 8 years in a row did the Annual 2 day , 300 plus mile Anza Borrego Desert Dash races held each year in February. Now I’m 63-1/2 & unfortunately don’t get out as often as I used to or should these days , but from a reliability standpoint I can highly recommend any of the WR series Yamaha’s as long as you take care of them maintenance wise. You get outta them what you put into them. C-ya out on the trails.😎👍
thats so cool, thanks a lot for sharing Stephen!
I have a 2014 wr450 and its amazing how reliable and tough it is. 300 hours on it and I just changed the chain and sprockets and only 2 valve adjustment and still in spec .
Sounds great Richard, thanks for sharing. Did you have a chance to ride steel frame before? If yes, how does it compare?
This engine is a beast. Particulary its cylinder head with its 5 valves plus a thin squish area offering more power in mid-range. The last model of this manufacture.
it sure is, really good power!
*It's all about the squash brothers
You are experienced and it shows. I was just looking at another video and the guy bad mouthed this bike. He was a slow rider that didn't like twisting the throttle or feathering the clutch to gain speed. He had some tuning tech info for elevation, which maybe helpful, but never got into the stock suspension or any other ergos(weight,SAG). Yamaha has continued to make a great reliable product, that in my mind is the paramount of the heap.
thanks man, yea these bikes are well made, I had blast on 2004 and even more on 2019 last year!
My dad had one from 98 and it rode 10 years on the limit and it never broke and never had the engeine open. this bike is just a monster
thanks for sharing!
I had a road legal 08' WR450F. Such a great bike. Now I just picked up road legal 09' WR250F bit lighter for trails. I don't want to own anything else that isn't a WR!
sounds good Michael! do you have free mods done on that 250?
Dirt N Iron Not yet! I am planning on watching your video and doing those mods!! Thanks for the reply!
I just bought a 08 wr450f its only got off road title so I gotta figure that out but its really torquey! My first 450 😁
I had an 08 wr450 and it sucked for road use... i wasnt aware of this and blew the top end twice...
@@matthewduivesteyn3534 how did it suck. ive seen many people dualsport them
Yamaha is making a big mistake not selling this as a dual sport in the US!
thats right, new bikes dont come with plates no more
I totally agree man! Yamaha is missing this market that is currently booming in Canada. Adventure riders are looking for a smaller bike than a 1200 cc.
@@ExplorerJude and aus
James M you could just make it street legal
I have my 2015 plated and I LOVE IT !!!!!
Dreamt of a supermoto since I was a kid. This blue beast is the one I want.
this would make a nice supermoto
One thing you need to watch out for is the first gen wr/yz450's 04-06 had a lower connecting rod oiling problem, it can take out the engine in a single ride. But good new is yamaha makes all the parts needed to fix it, they just only fixed the problem on the YFZ450 quads only for some weird reason. you change the clutch side case, install the high flow oil pump and oil squirter bullet proof engine after that.
my 04 WR450's now street legal and ready for on/off road adventures with a completely brand new engine case's and all.
great info Troy, thanks a lot for sharing!
Does that apply to the older wr400 and wr426 too? Do you have a youtube video showing how to do this?
Love me 03 ,the power delivery from third and up is awesome ,there a great machine to ride
yea, those bikes run so sweet!
Love it! I like the old steel frame too. Ive been curious how the WR's compare to my XR 400. I know the Yamaha has more power but I love the simplicity of the air cooled design of the XR. Just wish it were a bit lighter and better in tight single track of course. Would like to see a vid with the WR on really really tight single track!? Congrats on the new bike !!!
thanks Joe, I will do some single trail riding for sure ;)
@@dirtniron sorry l watched this in a hurry and thought it was a new bike 😊 But yeah cool bike..they do have a "stink bug" stance so to speak. Low in the front ..I would also like to try a wr 250f or yz250fx. Great bike reviews my friend 👍
Get your xr revalve for your riding and weight. I know you've heard it before but it really is the beat mod. I'd take it over a 440 big bore.
Nice video... I have tried wr 450, 250, ktm sxf 250, husaberg 350, ktm exc 450, ktm sxf 450, yz 125, husky wr 125, honda crf 450, ktm exc 300.... And many other bikes...
In my oponion nothing beats the exc 300 or beta rr 300. Cheers from slovakia
thanks man, yes 300 2 stroke is great bike for trails! you forgot to mention CZ and Jawa ;)
You shold try the 2016-18 mod wr450f. More power and more fun.
I would love to, hope I will get a chance soon
1st gear, the granny gear. Never heard that one before, made me laugh! 😅
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sounds good Gary, thanks for sharing, I didn't know where the name "granny gear' came from! I think wr450 can easily start in second gear, but I never did it on purpose though..
@@dirtniron heh, 1st gear is just as fast as my moped
Great review mate you spoke on a lot of subject i was wondering about and answered a lot of questions i had.
Cool mate, glad it helps!
Wish they'd make it a dual sport with the matainance schedule as the WR250R.
yes, that would be nice
I’ve always wanted a motorcycle since probably 2010…. And no matter what bikes I’ve ridden or test ridden or looked at, I always come back to FZ-09, but i wouldn’t wanna ride it off-road.
A WR450, or a Zero FX. Zero is stupid expensive, range kinda sucks, takes too long to charge, and the bike is very lackluster off road.
I have a Sur Ron and it’s a blast, but range sucks. Charges quick and it’s cheap. But WR450 is for sure looking like the way to go.
Perfectly said WR with the free mods is one Lethal Weapon the older steel frame ones are super easy to work on.
Great video
But mine is a red sticker 😭 cuz its an 04. To hot to ride in desert and to many rangers in the cool forest
yea, mine too.. which forest do you ride usually?
Dirt N Iron ive ridden in big bear arrow bear area a few times.
Someone just sold me a 2003 WR450 for $1,000. It runs great and is in great shape, he just had to sell it and get out of town quick. Haven't had a dirt bike since I was a kid back in the 80's. I'd like to learn to work on this bike, and ride it for years. Where do I start learning?
i Agree totally ,i jumped off my016 500exc on to a few yz450s and wr450s the 500 just so much balls down low and falls off up top , older carbi 530 had more top end ,, and you are spot on the money ,love the broad power spread really get on let it rev to the moon them WR450s, , lots of things i like about them including the KYB sss forks ,
thanks for sharing bro!
Love my 05 !! 💯
new guy here, looking for a first bike, to understand cornering and practice beginner-level maintenance. However I don't want to get bored of the bike too soon either. I'm aiming for no less than the absolute best bike in the world. My compulsive lurking and researching has lead me to this. This seems like the absolute best bike in the world!
this is a good bike for sure, take it easy tho, its quite fast
Love the WR 😍
Enjoyed the video, I love my 06 WR, never had an issue, still running strong
thanks man! great machines for sure!
I own this bike 03 wr450f, real wild horse.
exactly!
What I'm seeing it's a battle between European and Japanese bikes,haven't been on a European bike ,but i have had a chance to ride a wr450,and i must admit it was a nice ride, power when you need it and not too heavy, maybe ask ktm etc riders why they choose ktm etc ,over Japanese bikes to help people decided on their next purchase, great videos ,great advice,enjoy you passion for bikes 👍
thanks bro, glad you like it.
The europeans need to steal the japanese style of wiring. Thats the biggest problem or so ive heard.
My 2020 model all uncorked etc love the bike
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The video is very good. I bought a wr f 450 f 2005 last week and I'm having problems with it. It has pieces that are not original. the hoses in the rear reservoir where the radiator fluid is released, can you make a video showing where they fit?
Good for a beginner as well? I haven't ridden in YEARS but am about to start back into it again 👍
Thanks. Awesome video 👍
I think its little too much for beginner .. its a lot of bike!
I love mine brother. My sons got one too.
cool! great bikes for sure !
I wonder how the carbi models compare to the fuel injected ones ??
Side note, I just picked up one of your shirts!!!!
Thanks man, don't forget to send pic once you get it ;)
Dirt N Iron will do brother!!!
Yes..the WR' s are unique in their class,only it s kind heavy ..i owned 250 07,sold it bcoz of poor knowledge that the bike are must keep.. and regret after..
yes, they are little heavy.. what are you ridding now?
Dirt N Iron later i bought new KLX450R,another fantastic bike, And directly I felt the difference in wight..but still looking forward to go back to the Blue!..it was my first off Road bike..'first love'..you can't go wrong with yammi,..
sounds good bro!
Hey Rado, I know this is an older video but I had a question about the new version of this bike (2020 WR450F). I'm thinking about selling my KTM next year and perhaps looking into the WR450F. I currently ride on the road to reach my trails and they are about 15 miles away. Some are only 4 miles away and others are 8. If the pavement trip exceeds 20 miles, I will just use my truck. However, sometimes I like the convenience of just leaving from my house to the trails. Long story short, would a WR450F work well as a mostly dirt focused dual sport?
Would it do okay on non-highway roads (55mph) for like 15 - 20 minutes? I've done some reading online and heard a few mixed things. People say it's a competition bike not meant for the road and the compression is so high the engine needs rebuilding every 100 hours. Others (like you) speak highly of the machine and appreciate the Japanese engineering.
Fuel range is another concern but that should be fixable with aftermarket tank. What are your overall thoughts, can this bike live to be an enduro dual sport? Thanks.
I think it will make a great dual sport for the need you are explaining. I used to have 2019 wr450 and loved that bike. Check out my review on that bike, just do the search on TH-cam
My stickered 07 does woods and supermoto equally well.
Not wearing the Dirt N iron shirt 🤔🤔
haha, was in the laundry ;)
hello Rado' it's been awhile and wanted to know what top " maintenance " concerns of these 07' wr450f should I be aware of after a few years of not riding it ? I've had mine in storage and going to hope nothing has changed too much since the storage. other than doing Oil and Air-filter maintenance, does fuel system( carbs/jets etc.) need to be removed and serviced . also how far until any major " top end rebuild " do these engines require service ? mine is a converted Supermoto but I plan on riding off-road again . thanks Rado ( BTW: I completed most all of the "free-Mods/uncorking " you described from videos you did a few years ago: Huge Improvement ! )
i lov u yamaha 250/450f is the besssss
I also have a 2012 wr450f dirtbike fuel injected and I love to ride it a lot. Problem is I'm not too hands on as a mechanic so either I have to take it to my backyard mechanic or to a shop for serious issues. But the shops charge you a fortune and my backyard mechanic just had surgery so I don't want to bother him right now. My question is two days ago I was going to ride my bike, but noticed the header muffler was orange hot and that didn't look right. The bike sounds fine as usual but didn't want to take a chance so turned it off. I'm asking you if you would know what's wrong or what might be wrong since you have one too and noticed your a hands on guy? Thanks for the videos, and any feedback really appreciated.
Just bought a yamaha wr450 from 2012 with a fuel injected motor. Can i do the same “free” mods that you did on the other video’s of your wr? Much love from Amsterdam bro👊🏽🔥🔥
You should make a comparison between when it was stock and then after the free modes to see how much faster it really, like maybe timing yourself on a part of the trail
yea, that would be interesting
W r starts for wery reliable
Great video!
What year is your bike ? Im planning on buy me one like urs
My 07 i lov the first gear 😂😂😂😂😂 crazy gear
yea, its very low..
Nice power
1st gear isnt that pokey? idk bout the 450f but my 426f is lethal in 1st 2nd n 3rd...
chen Wang haha I have a 01 YZ426F and it’s a beast
I have a '02 WR426... I call it "bubba, the bread truck"... Because it hauls buns!!! 🚜 Torque!!
i love my wr450 it'sawesome i thinkits the the same model with yours with allot extras
cool man! great bike
one ofthe best bikes ever
Hey my friend, do you have any experience with Rekluse clutch system ? Wanting to put one on my 2012 WR. Not sure if its a "must have" or not........
hi Kev, yes I have some experience with rekluse auto clutch and in my opinion its not a must have, its way easier to right with one but its not a necessity. If you have your clutch game under control then you should be fine. I have a rekluse torqdrive clutch on some of my bikes, but thats regular clutch just more durable than other brands.
Question m an I never thuoght about lowering a drt bke. Just purchased a 2013 wr 450 new world 2 inches taller than my 99 wr. What's ur thought s on lowering link for rear. And spacer dampening front sus thanks M an I
thanks for the info bro. could talk about how is the bike in road?? top speed and things like that ?
thank you
Not sure about top speed but it can do 80 no problem, also depends on your gearing. I had it for dirt only
Mine guzzles gas, get a bigger fuel tank. 2015 wr 450f, I can get up to 90mph+ on the street and it handles great. I really love my wr ❤️
Tip 2007 is the best i have 2006 December but still 2007 has something that my English can't explain it's mod from Yamaha you can fix 2006 like 2007 but its 300/500€ 2 make it sent it at Japanese stores something like that.Anyway i agree with everything except the kilos its heavy i was running with 2strockes back 96' & i think its 2 heavy for very crazy things like Red bull stuff i mean;)lol!
thanks for sharing!
@@dirtniron sorry for my English but if you know few things its important to avoid aluminium,so all European KTM&more they never put aluminium so all the "old"yamaha before aluminum are good but 2007&a couple models after are very good until aluminum model's came. Specific after 2007 they put this how can i put it hm... its like a metallic nail that helps lubricate.I hope you understand me bro ;)Google it.
buying 2nd hand parts here in Australia is impossible, no one wants to part out. the bike is way to good, they must be really looking after them or im just to slow at finding them.
this was good find, some 2004 look way worse
@@dirtniron i agree, your bike looked pretty good to begin with, no mods was a hige bonus.
Upgrading from a KLX 250 which I felt lacked power, even after the mods and a Big One Pipe.
Can't decide between a YZ and WR. Il be riding on the road and on trials, no racing. Any advice?
Also, how much faster is the Wr450 vs KLX, from setting off to top end?
Love your content !
wr450 with free mods is a rocket, way faster than 250klx.. if you want to ride trails and road then wr makes more sense I think
I’m looking for a gate silencer insert for my 04 wr450 but can’t find any…mine fell out when the screw rattled loose
Anybody got one for sale?
i just bought wr450f for $500. needs alot of work, i most likely will be into it for about $14-$1500 at the end of the rebuild, but will be great fun once its finished i hope
thats a great deal! these bikes are so good
@@dirtniron thats what ive been told, i never have owned a wr450. i think i may do a rebuild video on my other channel about this bike. needs piston, head, valve job, cams, cam chain. and new starter i believe, also wiring is a mess. ill get it all sorted out i hope
Hello! I'm thinking buy one WRF 450 2006 for enduro!!
This is nice choice?? I m bored whit my Husqvarna TE 250 2009, very problems!! 🙁🙁
Good choice
How many miles do these motors usually last?
Hi!! Good video..! Do you know what is the different between 250R and 250F? Thanks..
one is streel legal, de-tuned to meet standards.. probably little different engine..
@@dirtniron Thanks!!!
Hmmm I got a 2013 wr450 I ride a lot of single track and harder stuff it’s way too heavy, i would say the suspension is great , the low end torque great, everything else 😕 I just bought a beta350 I prefer it a lot more for the type of riding I do,
that makes sense, I have new video on the way "3 things I dont like about wr" where I will address that.
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I’ve just bought WR 450 F 2020....waiting on it being registered ...have I done right thing ...do you rate them .
I think you will love it! where are you from ? I have 2019 for new several months now and did all kinds of tests, love the bike. Check my recent videos
I’m in the UK ...
Isn't there alot of maintenance required on the wr450f?
Great video brother, but I think you back tire is shot?
Yea, pretty much done. Man it's getting expensive to change those tires, I got little over 300 miles on that one.
Dirt N Iron dam I wish I could ride as much as you lol. Keep up the great work on the videos brother, any plans on buying another bike? Lol
I might have something new coming ;) stay tuned brother
I have 500k on my Michelin endurocross4 tires and they are barely worn. Check them out
I am looking to buy one but not for enduro,In my country is really famous as supermoto,is it still good for road ?
I think so
I have a crf150f and I was looking for a 2stroke and I was looking at the KX100 but idk If it’s good enough for me and I have rode a yz125 and I was deciding. KX100 or yz125 and I’m 14.
I would go for 125
Dirt N Iron thanks
Slice1nDice look at the WR250R. The dual sport that has matainance intervals like a car. 3k mile oil change, 26k mile valve adjustment. If that isn't enough you can turn it into a 310R.
Would a wr450f be good for motorcross? I’m just starting and that’s the bike I got
you can start on it, its doable.. but wasnt made for that
@@dirtniron can I put anything on it to make it better for motorcross like change parts or put new parts
Just picked up a 2003 wr450f,
Would a yz450 fuel tank fit on it? As the original one has been crushed. Finding it hard to get a wr450f fuel tank for this year (2003)
I think it should fit
@@dirtniron I’ll order one and see lol 😂
Why do enduro bikes have 18 inch wheels?
more rubber, bigger footprint - more traction, less pinch flat, etc..
Also for getting over logs and rocks easier.
Its stronger. Made more for resisting damage from rocks.
Hey i have a question im getting a2 soon and my first bike i have 3 bikes in my mind (mt-07, yamaha r3 or wr450f (wr250f in case i cant get the 450) i ride a 50cc moped modded since modding is necesary for that bike here in Croatia would a 450 be ok restricted i would like to start that SUMO life :) help me if you want
450 is a lot of bike, take it easy my friend. You are moving from 50cc that is huge jump
I’ve got a 2001 wr400 and it shreds
sounds good bro!
What’s the street legal version of that bike
same bike, wr450
why do you use diesel oil in your engine?
its a great oil for dirt bikes, many people use it.. even some race guys too
Is it good on highway riding like supermoto style
it has enough power, just play with the gearing
What exhaust were you running?
open exhaust, kinda weird brand "flowe" I havent seen that kind of muffler before.. but sounds pretty good
what year is your bike?
2004
What year is it?
its 2004
I know that place.
Does this also apply to the wr 250??
i think most of it, but of course power is different
The power is nowhere near close. The WR250R is slow in comparision. The maintenance,however, is amazing. Valve check is at like 20,000 miles or something crazy like that. It is a very good bike, especially since you can find a good one for around 3.5k. I got lucky and found a supermoto WR450 for the same price. Carb bike, however, and need to change the oil at least 4 times for every one change you'd do with a WR250R. WR250R actually has 6 gears so it cruises better on the highway, but takes forever to get there.
William Marshall I think he’s talking about the wr250f hahah
number one reason not to buy one....................DEALER FEES
gimme a break, they want waayyy too much.
Hello i am 15 year old and have budget of $2000, what 125 dirtbike should i get? i was thinking about honda cr or yamaha yz. What do you reccomend?
Poke mo I would say a cr125 or a rm125
YZ is great option too, for 2k you can get decent one!
so what would you recommend for forest riding?
Okay so i read a lot about yz and cr and people say yz is better by a mile. The handling is supposed to be a little better on the cr but just a little and its slow as they say. So ill buy yz 125. Thanks;)
Good luck!
Have you ever ridden a ktm exc enduro. What Is your opinion on that. Which is better?
I've ridden husky 350te which is like KTM exc model. It felt great, light and powerful, good suspension. Not sure if its fair comparing 2004 wr to 2014 exc.. but that te(exc) felt great!
a small granite stone passed through my friend ktm530 engine case..it went into the case...nailon engine...no where near the build level of yamaha..reliability..and wr450 is a beast after free mods
Hi rado, i discovered your channel a month ago and was into dirt riding (although i used to ride on roads). And now im getting a 2016 ktm exc 250 as its second owner. Since i dont know much about 2T engines, which oil/fuel ratio should i use, most guys on forums says 40/1 is better than recommended 60/1, but then why would ktm suggest smth bad for their engines? Im really confused. Also 1 more thing i need to ask, im not sure about this but is there any kind of valve that you need to switch in order to stop fuel/oil mix getting in the carb (i heard that it accumulates and clogs the jets) before you put it in garage for let say a week or two? I’ll be appreciated if you can help me out :)
hi Mehmet, very good bike choice congrats!
I would follow KTM recommendation on the mixture ratio. There is petcock (valve) on the tank that you can turn on/off and some bikes into reserve as well. Its on the bottom of the tank, the fuel line from petcock goes to carburetor. hope that helps
Dirt N Iron thank you for the response man, keep up the good work👊🏻
what year?
2004
@@dirtniron awesome, thats the year of the one im looking at to buy, thank you!
you need FI my guy
yea, but carbs are fun too
But what is abaut new generation wr 450 its good to ?
From what I am hearing they are even better!
i hawe been 2006 wr 450. i bougth the bike and i like it. i rebuild engine new crank bearings cilinder valves piston cam chain. and after that i run 10 engine haurs and its blow up the cam chain atesioner spring dont work and cam not spin engine been almost full rpms and engine head been completley destryed but new be 900 euros. that moment cant get used had to. but i realy like the bike.
sorry to hear that man
💪🏾💪🏾
;)
Sadly we dont have this in india
what kind of dirt bikes do you guys have there?
Dirt N Iron actually we dont have dirt bikes in india except for 2 models from kawasaki and that cost a bomb!! Enthusiasts go to local mechanic workshop
80-90mph....🤯
Parachute landing now, you have an peculiar accent, where are you from?
:)
from Slovakia
@@dirtniron Oh nice man! Cheers from Brazil!
What year is that bike? 2006??
its 2004, same as 2006 tho
Don’t ask why but for the LONGEST TIME I’ve been thinking that your name was ROBERT ....... ahahaha I’m dumb I know , nice videos RADO keep them coming !!
haha, thats because my name is rare, no worries bro ;)
What year is yours?
2004
Dirt N Iron cool I was looking to trade my 07 Kx250f for an 06 wr450 but idk yet😬