dude, I was thinking about checking my valves on my crf450x yesterday,.... I went to bed last night and had a dream that you randomly showed up at my house and checked my valves and somehow you done it in like 5 minutes and then we randomly bought some beer and got super drunk lmao.
The details man, awesome! socket size, how to determine proper filter cap direction, filter direction, over filling & puke line, oil check, etc. thanks for the detailed video - VERY HELPFUL!
thx for the video I'm new to this I just bought a 2008 450x for myself and bought my wife a 2008 kawasaki klx 140. wanted a new hobby to do together and really wanna learn everything I can to take care of them. Your video is very simple and easy for me to see what to do so thank you!
Spot on my friend..some vloggers here on TH-cam are using Automotive Diesel specific engine oils in both engine and gearbox on the CRF 450 which is not even proper bike oil probably to save a few dollars...But when something blows from wrong oil use,im sure they will spend hundreds more to fix..oil is cheap..engines and gearboxes are not.
I always learn something new when watching your vids. I agree torques are great, but i've lots of ppl over torque with the wrench, so be careful with that.
1 Question 1 comment - is it possible to ruin an engine by overfilling with oil? Also I noticed you didn't mention to run the bike to heat up the oil to let it drain easier :)
YES, Be sure to tighten the drain plug or your are going to have 'Broken Motor'!! I guess he finally saw all the oil dripping out near the end of the video.... LOL
Yes, for sure. When oil level is too high it creates froth, froth that rises up to areas that should be dry (like the PCV valve). Also, with froth comes bubbles of air that are very compressible. When the frothy oil goes through a pump the compressible air interferes with the pump's ability to move fluid and so the pump is inefficient, not delivering as much volume as it otherwise would. So if you overfill, remove oil and try again.
i personally run rotella T 15w40 in my crf450r in both sides and never run it for more than 10 hours. i wouldnt let it get as dirty as you did its a performance motor and oils relatively cheap
is it ok/safe/smart to run HP4S in both sides of my 02' honda crf450r, or what would you recommend for my transmission side.. guy at Honda told me I was good to use but I feel like they want your engine to break (more breakdowns equals more parts)
Honda manual says to grease the filter side of the spring....is this for retention/easy alignment on install or does it serve a purpose>? I've watched half a dozen crf vids and no one does this......
+briansmobile1, love the video and apprecaite the time people like you take to make videos, jus have a quick question, What does it mean when my oil comes out really really milky looking. and also that hose u were talking about spits fluid out the pcv vavle is that hose usually plugged at the bottom
+D-Block Milky is an indicator that water or coolant is getting into the engine. This could be rain, river crossing too deep or a head gasket or power washer. Some breather hoses have a small filter on the end.
+D-Block i think the gas/air mixture passes to the bottom end. you need to get piston and o rings changed. BUT DON'T COUNT ON ME. ASK FROM MORE RELIABLE SOURCE! just to be sure.
+Alistair Mcgown the guy I bought it from said he use to change the oil and then every time it was coming back milky, I bought a new head gasket set and the water pump bearings shaft and impeller so im hoping that will do it, what's the best way to check for air leaks
dude, I was thinking about checking my valves on my crf450x yesterday,.... I went to bed last night and had a dream that you randomly showed up at my house and checked my valves and somehow you done it in like 5 minutes and then we randomly bought some beer and got super drunk lmao.
The details man, awesome! socket size, how to determine proper filter cap direction, filter direction, over filling & puke line, oil check, etc. thanks for the detailed video - VERY HELPFUL!
thx for the video I'm new to this I just bought a 2008 450x for myself and bought my wife a 2008 kawasaki klx 140. wanted a new hobby to do together and really wanna learn everything I can to take care of them. Your video is very simple and easy for me to see what to do so thank you!
Thanks for posting. Just got a 2013 CRF450R from a guy who got it from a guy that races. Weekend oil and filter change!
Spot on my friend..some vloggers here on TH-cam are using Automotive Diesel specific engine oils in both engine and gearbox on the CRF 450 which is not even proper bike oil probably to save a few dollars...But when something blows from wrong oil use,im sure they will spend hundreds more to fix..oil is cheap..engines and gearboxes are not.
Nice video! I always wish that you guys shared torque values in these. I'm doing my first oil change soon, and appreciate the info. Cheers!
This video is better than the other ones I watched. Isn’t there two drain plugs close to each other ???
I always learn something new when watching your vids. I agree torques are great, but i've lots of ppl over torque with the wrench, so be careful with that.
Just got CRF450 2004...thanks for tips !!
You may have smoked a bowl or two before doing this video.... way to make it fun brother!! haha great vid
exactly what I was looking for. thanks a bunch!
+Typical Twan You're welcome!
Dip stick: some screw it in, some don't but you are correct for not screwing it in
1 Question 1 comment - is it possible to ruin an engine by overfilling with oil? Also I noticed you didn't mention to run the bike to heat up the oil to let it drain easier :)
I really like V-force reeds and an FMF pipe for that bike.
YES, Be sure to tighten the drain plug or your are going to have 'Broken Motor'!!
I guess he finally saw all the oil dripping out near the end of the video.... LOL
Yes, for sure. When oil level is too high it creates froth, froth that rises up to areas that should be dry (like the PCV valve). Also, with froth comes bubbles of air that are very compressible. When the frothy oil goes through a pump the compressible air interferes with the pump's ability to move fluid and so the pump is inefficient, not delivering as much volume as it otherwise would. So if you overfill, remove oil and try again.
i personally run rotella T 15w40 in my crf450r in both sides and never run it for more than 10 hours. i wouldnt let it get as dirty as you did its a performance motor and oils relatively cheap
Very helpful and detailed thanks.
Awesome Video! Thanks.. How do you keep your motor so clean?
Thanks Brian for the know-how !
Perfectly explained
Close- that's winter sports- *powder snow Shawn White type stuff. This is POWER! lol
is it ok/safe/smart to run HP4S in both sides of my 02' honda crf450r, or what would you recommend for my transmission side.. guy at Honda told me I was good to use but I feel like they want your engine to break (more breakdowns equals more parts)
Yes its fine to run it in both tranny and engine side! For your tranny side i'd run belray gearsaver thumper or pro honda transmission oil
YeahWeRepTheSameSmartech no moly additive on the clutch side. you'll fry the plates. moly is great for the crank side.
Sounds like your subconscious mind is an optimist- that's pretty healthy!
Hey nice video, but I want ask you what the other side is for ? oil i'snt the same as the clutch oil ?
You're welcome- and you're awesome!
Good video. Man that oil was dirty.
Learnt lots. Thank you.
I always wondered how. Thanks for the video. Is it pretty much the same on a street bike or harley?
What year is this? My 2013 450 has a sealing washer and I see you didn’t change yours. Was wondering what the part # would be for them
No need to add some other oil for the trans? I saw another video where he was adding another kind of oil for the trans. Not sure what to do now.
What are the torque settings for oil filter -engine oil -and clutch oil bolts. ...thanks
I swiped a 1qt measuring cup from the kitchen just to put oil in my vehicles from oil jugs. Takes the guesstimating out of it.
Honda manual says to grease the filter side of the spring....is this for retention/easy alignment on install or does it serve a purpose>? I've watched half a dozen crf vids and no one does this......
Heck ya! That's what it's about!
very well explained :) so thank you
Congratulation my frind great video
Hey Brian, I noticed that you did not swap out the 'o' ring on the filter assembly, how often do you change them? Thanks
actually easier to search "my moto lean gas drain"
thanks again...
Is this the same as on the 250x thanks:)
You're welcome!
As long a the oil is not 'energy conserving' you can use it with a wet clutch. Motorcycle specific oil is a big waste of money.
Great video bro
Does the 450 X have a bad reputation or something? I never see one on any showroom floor I go to?
Thanks for the how-to Brian. :)
very helpful, thank you
Damm I completely destroyed my oring.. was hoping there was a trick to installing... is that a 2010?
Do you know if the rim size on a 07 crf 450 is the same as a 04 ?
Would you be able to get a 73 Honda XL 350 street legal if it has all the components? Just not working cause of its age.
Would it be the same four a crf250x ?
+briansmobile1, love the video and apprecaite the time people like you take to make videos, jus have a quick question, What does it mean when my oil comes out really really milky looking. and also that hose u were talking about spits fluid out the pcv vavle is that hose usually plugged at the bottom
+D-Block Milky is an indicator that water or coolant is getting into the engine. This could be rain, river crossing too deep or a head gasket or power washer. Some breather hoses have a small filter on the end.
milky coolant is what he said or in some cases a bad water pump seal and oil seal on the back side of the water pump seal. super easy fix
What year is this bike ?
"right on the money" drip drip drip, did you overfill it since you removed the drain bolt again ? :P
How must hours When you change the oil?
Yes... yes I did!
Brian you do realize the K&N filters are made in china, Compared to honda filters which are made in japan!
Did you do the floor? Epoxy kit?
good video.
exellent.
nice video, thanks
does the CRF have seperate engine and gearbox oil??
+Snitchy1989 It does.
I change my bikes after every second ride and it's pretty dark by that time
thanks for the link :)
Thank's my friend
+Jose Diaz Welcome Jose!
Its the same on crf 450 R 2017????
Polyurea floor- since right before the alligator gar trip.
What oil do you put on the other side?
Motorcycle transmission oil
Do u ever change the gear oil
Yes, just not as often.
epoxy floor! cool! since when?
how often you have to change the oil?
Every ride.
The guard needs to go back on.
DANG!
what does it mean when my oil is coming out a milky colour
my compression is next to nothing too
+D-Block i think the gas/air mixture passes to the bottom end. you need to get piston and o rings changed. BUT DON'T COUNT ON ME. ASK FROM MORE RELIABLE SOURCE! just to be sure.
It means you have coolant in your oil
YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!
great video
Прежде чем проверить уровень, нужно запустить мотор на пол минуты.
nice ! like
polyurea
Imagine wearing gloves 😂 all jokes aside it gets to slippery
Use fully synthetic oil, Fill the oil up and start the bike and let it run for 1 minute then fill it up again because the oil filter needs to fill up!
what does it mean when my oil comes out milky looking.. I posted posted video looking for help
and thats a really good tip, u can juat put a tad extra in
You have water in your oil take the bike to a mechanic to get it looked at, it could have sucked water in if you have crossed a river crossing?
+Alistair Mcgown the guy I bought it from said he use to change the oil and then every time it was coming back milky, I bought a new head gasket set and the water pump bearings shaft and impeller so im hoping that will do it, what's the best way to check for air leaks
I wouldn't know that sorry you will have to visit a bike mechanic.
thanks bro
Trans ??
ginger powder lol
yeah rv1x3
F I R S T!!!!
thx
Is the oil change the same for an 03 crf450?
What year is this bike?