A bit of Aussie swearing never hurt anyone. That looked like a right ol bugger Bazza! I'd probably forget the lower crash bars if using the uprated bash plate...
If you loosen the rear bolts near the footpegs on both bashplate frame rails the job becomes so much easier. Screw the bolts out about halfway and you can manipulate the rails to make the bashplate holes line up
@jackchristodoulou197 definitely the 450 mate. The tiger has heaps of power but on dirt all I do is spin the back wheel and its a heavy bike. I always have a smile when on the 450.
It's only flying wrong on one side lol. B@b have a fantastic bash plate, it was on back order last time I looked. I needed a bash plate now for a trip to the high country.
@@bazz6670. lol. Just tell them to hold a mirror up to it. Apart from the water in subframe. How is the bike holding up? How many km’s on it now please? Enjoy the trip 👍.
@holden3083 bike has been solid, I have done over 3000 ks now. I know that doesn't sound much. Will test it out in the high country soon, nothing to extreme, but .
@@bazz6670. Good to hear. I do expect the bikes to be fairly solid with not much going wrong with them. At least till the 15 - 20 k mark. Do they have a 5 or 10 k service interval?
I was wondering what the difference was between the 2 seats.. I think you should lower the bike now. Be mindful though that lowering the bike makes the side stand seem longer and the bike doesn't lean over as much, so you'll have to be careful using t on uneven ground
im findind the std low seat custom built for my legs amd shit to , but im gunna go a hi seat as well , you sorta get vertigo goin from standing to seated with the low rider cheers
Hi Bazz, Love your vids but should pay more attention to lighting. In this vid the subject (Moto) was back lit and quite hard to see. Keep up the good work 👍
Seen this guy's RU-vid page? He has an answer for those seat rubbers. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BR4XtT6ErD4.htmlsi=IcHPUCOTGFT4k1MD
If you drop the rear shock to the low position, you may want to lower the front by slipping forks thru the same amount. Otherwise the geometry will be affected and bike will understeer and push the front, especially in the dirt.
Bazz, I was surprised to see the height difference with that new seat. Geez, my DRZ400E Seat Concepts seat was double+ that price. I'm impressed what the 450MT offers with the thought gone into the design. We have something in common, I'm the same height as you. 🤣
@bobdrakeford5731 G'day Bob, yes 30 mm makes a big difference. I'll lower it sometime and see how it feels. I'm pretty impressed with the bike it has lots of great features.
@@bazz6670 yes. CFMOtO is doing everything right. Bike seats and screens are the worst design elements of all bikes, especially adv bikes and I have heard good reports re the 450 screen too. As you would expect, I make my own screens from either modifying other screens or fitting appropriate ones. I am currently fitting a superb Aliexpress screen to my 690, same as the one I fitted to my 500. I fitted screens on a Husky Terra, BMW Xchallenge, DRZ400, DR650 as well.
@grayl5514 I've had attempts of making screens too but now at the price I just buy them . It's good you can do your own. The tall screen is pretty good on my bike just gets in the way a little when off road, I also just wind it up and down when needed.
@robinmendozagomez8647 I flushed tube with fresh water then let dry in the sun for two days then you can treat with rust converter let dry and then I used fish oil or cavity wax then sealed holes with polyurethane. Or you can drill holes at bottom of subframe.
Nice one Bazz, looks like the new seat is much more comfortable for longer trips. I think if you use the lower link you will lower the bike 20mm so it should be more manageable foot down wise. I think I will put 150/70/18 Motoz on mine as it should only increases the height by 7mm compared to the 140/80/18 which increases the height by 14mm. I am still waiting for my raised seat.
Hi Bazza, have you lowered the link to the low position? That theoretically should give an 850mm seat height from the deck but being the tall seat will give you a less acute angle to the pegs. Cheers.
Hi Bazz, Thanks for taking the extra time and effort for making this video. I think everyone will change the gearing. I'm curious to see in future if someone keeps the 14 tooth up front and drops 1-2 to 45-46 at the rear as a bit compromise to ensure suitable gearing for off road use. Time will tell.... Thanks again Bazz
Great video, explains all the possible pitfalls. I've ordered a 450, delivery in March '25 so I'm stockpiling your videos for my' to do' list. Thanks again
