Wr450f

[Mikekitts81]

those timing marks look ok to me mike

Could just be the stamping thats out. just seems to be a few millimeters above on the exhaust side and few millimeteres in the casing on the intake side cant tell as much in the picture but when i leave them right it puts the marking 10mm off tdc . It runs fine though and kicks second kick wen not used for a day or 2 just needs the one valve shim changing anyway. i did read today though after searching through many forums on wr450f that the exhasut valves can be retarded 1 tooth or it may have been the other way around. This then gives more bottom end and mid power but loses a little of the top end so wondering if its that still seems to be 14 pins on the chain thou and others say it sholud be 13 with the exhaust 1 tooth

[SteveW]

Smashing Bob .................but everyone i know who fitted a Rekluse has gone back to a mans clutch !!!! but what do i know

Not quite everyone you know Phil.

How do you rate the clutch Steve ?

I liked it.....I had one one my 450exc and I've still got one on my DRZ 400.
Make sure you get a left bar rear brake to complete the set-up.
You'll lose some engine braking with the Rekluse clutch so some delicate rear brake work will be required....plus having accurate rear brake control with your left hand is really, really handy anyway.
For me the only downside with a Rekluse is not being able to bump-start....so also having a kick-starter is handy.
It's a yes from me.

[diggermanbob]

Smashing Bob .................but everyone i know who fitted a Rekluse has gone back to a mans clutch !!!! but what do i know

Not quite everyone you know Phil.

How do you rate the clutch Steve ?

I liked it.....I had one one my 450exc and I've still got one on my DRZ 400.
Make sure you get a left bar rear brake to complete the set-up.
You'll lose some engine braking with the Rekluse clutch so some delicate rear brake work will be required....plus having accurate rear brake control with your left hand is really, really handy anyway.
For me the only downside with a Rekluse is not being able to bump-start....so also having a kick-starter is handy.
It's a yes from me.

Thanks Steve , it's on the list ,and the rear brake sounds interesting , the bike has a kicker aswell so no worries about bump starting , I have a new rear wheel coming from Talon with Cush drive hub so might as well go the whole hog and got all the bits.

[herman]

pretty sure I have a lhrb here Bob if you want it.

[MR X]

I had one on the 300 exc but it just made things to essay , so have not had it on for a long time
Maybe when I get older I might fit it back on

[diggermanbob]

pretty sure I have a lhrb here Bob if you want it.

Ok mate let me know if you have and we can sort it.

[herman]

Yup found it. It is a rather nice lever , reservoir and line. I am in Gloucester next weekend so can meet or get it to Jane's via Sophie as usual.

[diggermanbob]

Yup found it. It is a rather nice lever , reservoir and line. I am in Gloucester next weekend so can meet or get it to Jane's via Sophie as usual.

Yes meet would be good , let me know when and where is good for you and how much.

[PHILinFRANCE]

Come on now Bob ....you learnt to ride with both hands so stop being silly

[chunky butt]

Lhrb.....hardly ever use it on panzer, but then on the odd occasion down hill in a very deep rut, both feet down....invaluable go for it Bob