I remember trying to find a video about it before I bought it and couldn't find anything, everyone always jumps to uncorking it, and then saying how much better it was compared to being corked... but without a video of the bike being corked you really had nothing to compare it to? So I made this video.
Thanks for the corked review! I own a 350 excf with GET ecu, rekluse, and every other part you can throw at it and still lust over a wr450.. Surprised how much I appreciate a quiet bike nowadays only being in my 30s. Had a 2020 yz250f and just felt like I had to scream it everywhere, but boy I could sure do whatever I wanted on the thing. Wish these came street legal..
Haha yeah I like the bike being quieter too. I did uncork this bike shortly after this ride, which meant removing the decibel reducer, but I kept the spark arrestor in it, it is a little louder than it was, but not near as loud as other 4 strokes. I wish they were street legal as well. I do plan on doing it so I can ride to the trails. I almost went with the yz250fx, but this bike is so close to being street legal, I figured it was the better choice.
@@tdog54 Glad to hear it! Yeah I envy that... not that I want to ride this on the road, but I do want to ride to some of the trails without loading up.. I'm looking into making it street legal, but it's not that simple in my state.
I'm leaning towards saying no, I think a WR250F might still be the better way to go. This depends on what you'd like to do with the bike though. I don't know anyone with a WR250F but I have a feeling that the 450F takes a bigger hit on power being corked than the 250f would, as the corking is the same but the 250f already breathes less due to its size anyways. I haven't had the chance lately to try a more modern 250F but have ridden quite a few in the past. If you're new to riding a 250f is plenty of bike (I'm not new to riding and I still almost went for the 250f honestly) reason being is that modern 450's have a ridiculous amount of power these days, which will hinder you as a rider if you're not prepared for it, and even if you get used to it as a new rider it'll be your crutch to rely on that power when you ride a bike with less. I think a WR250F would be best for a new rider, it's going to be tamer and easier to control, this will help you build confidence and skill as a rider. Once you feel that the corked 250F isn't enough power you can uncork it and it would be a bump in power, and honestly enough for most riders. It could take you years to outgrow that power. Perhaps by then you could go up to a bigger bore, or you'll have ridden enough and made some friends who have 450's and could try theirs.
I have an 03 wr450 with wmf and a few goodies, the inertia wears me out in technical trails so much that I bought a yz250x ...but miss estart and headlights don't miss the weight tho, what do you think the weight?
The weight of this bike was something that I thought might be an issue, however it turns out that it is not (for me) the 2022 WR450F is worlds different than your 2003, I can't imagine them feeling very similar. the reverse cylinder design with the gas tank below you really centers the weight and keeps it low. I can throw this bike around very easily. I was actually on the waiting list for the 2022 yz250 for 6 months but it never showed up, so I went down and bought this instead. Honestly really happy that I did.
@@grudgetank3127 I can't say for sure, as I've never ridden the older WR's but I used to own most of the old XR's and still have my DRZ, so I can imagine how it might feel. These new WR's are very closely related to the YZ (same chassis, engine, suspension "softer" )
Hey Evan, have another 2 questions for ya! 1) Did the new ECU get rid of decel popping (or was it never an issue) ? 2) What kind of fuel range are you getting (rough estimate) ?
1 - I’d say it’s better than it was, yes, but wasn’t popping a lot before either (Nothing abnormal anyways - loud backfires) I did notice once I got the new ecu in it that it was a bit quieter on decel, less of the little pops… so I guess the answer is yes 😆Popping or backfires on decel is a good sign that the bike is running lean, which is why I didn’t uncork it until I got the new ecu. 2 - if I had to guess, I’d say about 50 - 60 miles of single track. We did an 80 mile loop one day, 1st - 2nd - sometimes 3rd all day. Filled up when we were about 50 miles in. My bike said I had burned 2.0 gallons of fuel, where it holds 2.2 gallons. Obviously this varies wildly on what kind of riding you’re doing.
I don't have the part number handy, but it is the GYTR ECU which works in the YZ450F and FX. The 2023 WR is similar to the (I want to say 2018 - 2022 YZ-F and 2019 - 2023 YZ-FX) I had called my local dealer and had them order it up for me.
@evanwilliams6352 so the video showing it corked was without the throttle screw but the other things still in place Did you ride it with the screw in at all and if so, what was it like?
Hey mate don’t spend any money jsut uncork it you be all good because my mate done it and it is way better it doesn’t run lean at all it is supposed to be done they only have it in there regulations so you can register it
@@rhamog8548 I’ve actually uncorked and put in the GYTR ECU and map switch, made a world of difference. What’s the part number on the ECU on your buddies? Here in the US the ecu is different than the GYTR that comes on the YZ-F. Thanks for the comment! I’ll keep that in mind if other ask about it. 👍
No I have not, I don't know anyone with one either. They look to be pretty sweet bikes. From the videos I've seen they'd be softer than the WR-F, but being that it's street legal out the gate, they'd make a great all around bike. Wouldn't necessarily be my go to bike if you're doing a lot of woods riding, but if you don't like loading up a bike to hit the trails, the Honda would be a great fit.
I've kept mine "corked" as well and it has all the power needed for trails and long roads ! Great video, thanks for sharing 👍
haha, I only left mine corked for the first 10 hours before I uncorked it (also have a video about that) You bet! thanks
Good video, finally a review corked up!
I remember trying to find a video about it before I bought it and couldn't find anything, everyone always jumps to uncorking it, and then saying how much better it was compared to being corked... but without a video of the bike being corked you really had nothing to compare it to? So I made this video.
@@evanwilliams6352 Exactly!
Thanks for the corked review! I own a 350 excf with GET ecu, rekluse, and every other part you can throw at it and still lust over a wr450.. Surprised how much I appreciate a quiet bike nowadays only being in my 30s. Had a 2020 yz250f and just felt like I had to scream it everywhere, but boy I could sure do whatever I wanted on the thing. Wish these came street legal..
Haha yeah I like the bike being quieter too. I did uncork this bike shortly after this ride, which meant removing the decibel reducer, but I kept the spark arrestor in it, it is a little louder than it was, but not near as loud as other 4 strokes. I wish they were street legal as well. I do plan on doing it so I can ride to the trails. I almost went with the yz250fx, but this bike is so close to being street legal, I figured it was the better choice.
Iam in Australia and have the same bike and I love it. Comes street legal, learner license approved and stock with tuneable ECU.
@@tdog54 Glad to hear it! Yeah I envy that... not that I want to ride this on the road, but I do want to ride to some of the trails without loading up.. I'm looking into making it street legal, but it's not that simple in my state.
@@evanwilliams6352 yeah man I mainly ride it to bush tracks but it still chews up the rear tire.
@@tdog54 I suppose you could switch to a dual sport style tire, but then you wouldn't have the traction in the bush..
I appreciate this.
I appreciate you
Awesome I really enjoyed this video
Thanks!
The shop I bought from uncorked it for me. Not as loud as I had expected.
Mostly air box noise
Hey man, love your videos. I have a question. Would you recommend a Factory Corked WR450F to a beginner since it acts like a 250?
I'm leaning towards saying no, I think a WR250F might still be the better way to go. This depends on what you'd like to do with the bike though. I don't know anyone with a WR250F but I have a feeling that the 450F takes a bigger hit on power being corked than the 250f would, as the corking is the same but the 250f already breathes less due to its size anyways.
I haven't had the chance lately to try a more modern 250F but have ridden quite a few in the past. If you're new to riding a 250f is plenty of bike (I'm not new to riding and I still almost went for the 250f honestly) reason being is that modern 450's have a ridiculous amount of power these days, which will hinder you as a rider if you're not prepared for it, and even if you get used to it as a new rider it'll be your crutch to rely on that power when you ride a bike with less.
I think a WR250F would be best for a new rider, it's going to be tamer and easier to control, this will help you build confidence and skill as a rider. Once you feel that the corked 250F isn't enough power you can uncork it and it would be a bump in power, and honestly enough for most riders. It could take you years to outgrow that power. Perhaps by then you could go up to a bigger bore, or you'll have ridden enough and made some friends who have 450's and could try theirs.
@@evanwilliams6352 that was really helpful man, thanks for taking the time and sharing your insights, I appreciate it 🙏
I have an 03 wr450 with wmf and a few goodies, the inertia wears me out in technical trails so much that I bought a yz250x ...but miss estart and headlights don't miss the weight tho, what do you think the weight?
The weight of this bike was something that I thought might be an issue, however it turns out that it is not (for me) the 2022 WR450F is worlds different than your 2003, I can't imagine them feeling very similar. the reverse cylinder design with the gas tank below you really centers the weight and keeps it low. I can throw this bike around very easily. I was actually on the waiting list for the 2022 yz250 for 6 months but it never showed up, so I went down and bought this instead. Honestly really happy that I did.
@@evanwilliams6352 thanks, I'm sure you're right, id love to try a new one
@@grudgetank3127 I can't say for sure, as I've never ridden the older WR's but I used to own most of the old XR's and still have my DRZ, so I can imagine how it might feel. These new WR's are very closely related to the YZ (same chassis, engine, suspension "softer" )
Hey Evan, have another 2 questions for ya!
1) Did the new ECU get rid of decel popping (or was it never an issue) ?
2) What kind of fuel range are you getting (rough estimate) ?
1 - I’d say it’s better than it was, yes, but wasn’t popping a lot before either (Nothing abnormal anyways - loud backfires) I did notice once I got the new ecu in it that it was a bit quieter on decel, less of the little pops… so I guess the answer is yes 😆Popping or backfires on decel is a good sign that the bike is running lean, which is why I didn’t uncork it until I got the new ecu.
2 - if I had to guess, I’d say about 50 - 60 miles of single track. We did an 80 mile loop one day, 1st - 2nd - sometimes 3rd all day. Filled up when we were about 50 miles in. My bike said I had burned 2.0 gallons of fuel, where it holds 2.2 gallons. Obviously this varies wildly on what kind of riding you’re doing.
What ecu do I need to uncork my 2023 wr450? I want to eventually get an fmf system but I just want to uncork it and have it not run lean
I don't have the part number handy, but it is the GYTR ECU which works in the YZ450F and FX. The 2023 WR is similar to the (I want to say 2018 - 2022 YZ-F and 2019 - 2023 YZ-FX) I had called my local dealer and had them order it up for me.
Did you remove the throttle limiter?
First thing I did
@evanwilliams6352 so the video showing it corked was without the throttle screw but the other things still in place Did you ride it with the screw in at all and if so, what was it like?
@@terrythompson448
I rode it around the block. Then I brought it in and made the mods. It would have been unridable off-road.
Hey mate don’t spend any money jsut uncork it you be all good because my mate done it and it is way better it doesn’t run lean at all it is supposed to be done they only have it in there regulations so you can register it
No it is in there so it’s legal to emission regulations
@@rhamog8548 I’ve actually uncorked and put in the GYTR ECU and map switch, made a world of difference. What’s the part number on the ECU on your buddies? Here in the US the ecu is different than the GYTR that comes on the YZ-F. Thanks for the comment! I’ll keep that in mind if other ask about it. 👍
have u ridden the crf450rl?
No I have not, I don't know anyone with one either. They look to be pretty sweet bikes. From the videos I've seen they'd be softer than the WR-F, but being that it's street legal out the gate, they'd make a great all around bike. Wouldn't necessarily be my go to bike if you're doing a lot of woods riding, but if you don't like loading up a bike to hit the trails, the Honda would be a great fit.