This is Rougher Than I Thought | Kawasaki KLX450R | EP. 1

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I recently bought this KLX450R. Time to strip it down and see what needs fixing and replacing.
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@xsr_dirt 2 месяца назад

Hey mate, with that muffler you could either remove the rivets at the header end and pop the cap off then try and press it out from the inside, or failing that remove both caps and spin them 180 so the dent is on the inside.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate. I tried to remove it (its actually allen key bolts which is very handy) but I'm guessing becuase of the dent it didn't want to come out. Might give it another try once everything is done and put some real effort into it

@j_moonchild 2 месяца назад

@@onthebackwheelyou can also repack the muffler if you manage open it.

@anthonya7066 2 месяца назад

This part of the hobby can be just as enjoyable as riding! Look forward to watching the project continue

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

I agree mate, good fun

@tieoneon1614 2 месяца назад

I did the same thing to an '03 KLX400SR {drz400s....but green!} last year. Pulled everything off, cleaned and replaced every wear item. Was nerve wracking and enjoyable at same time, never knew what can of worm's you find next LOL. My biggest surprise was finding the countersprocket was RED LOCTITE onto the shaft itself, not just the nut. Needed to borrow a pully puller. Id love to see some riding vids of this bike, especially at low rpm lugging cuz its a rare bike in USA.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Haha I feel your pain mate. I'm deep in that with caked on bearing seals ATM. Will definitely do ride vids once I get her up and running, long way to go though and not enough time

@ScottHintz 2 месяца назад

Decent buy. That work is fun (aside from your garage situation) so long as the expensive bits are in shape. Too bad about the tank cause we all know you are going to buy one.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Hehe more than likely mate

@peterc2876 2 месяца назад

Hey Curtis, try Taverner motorsports at Bowen Hills to fix your header and muffler. I had a really badly dented XR400 pipe restored by them a couple of years ago… it came back better than new.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Good to know mate. How much was the cost?

@DLL969 2 месяца назад

If you can, before replacing the exhaust header stud, re-tap it so it will clean out any rust etc. This is a good idea to do with all bolt holes that may be rusty or previously used some thread locker like the drive sprocket.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Good to know mate

@eljuano28 2 месяца назад

My '90 DR350 engine came out of the frame late last week. I'm hoping to get the rebuild gaskets and seals in soon so i can dig in to the rebuild. I try not to disassemble without having the parts i need to reassemble, but vintage bikes get interesting hunting down internal parts. Thankfully, not much needs replacing and the DR community in the States is pretty strong, so while not all, most things can be found and I can make most things if i do run into something I can't find. I'll start in on the frame and suspension while I'm waiting on engine parts. Best of luck on your rebuild adventure, my man!

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Reassembling can be a pain, especially when it's several days between and you can't remember where stuff went 😂

@leighhill9185 2 месяца назад

Great vid mate, love seeing bikes being taken apart! Awesome

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Cheers. Its definitely cathartic

@jonathanstormont2898 2 месяца назад

Enjoying the vids on this bike and the journey you taking us on with it. I think it be a great bike when done and agree it different to what many do as a light Adv bike.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, looking forward to fixing her up

@michaelgleeson1198 2 месяца назад

Curtis a good thing to have is a can of Ant Seize for bolts that get hot like exhaust header studs it could help if you ever have to replace them again or pull the exhaust off

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Funny you mention that, I've got some anti seize on hand for when I reassemble it

@powertrip1050 2 месяца назад

great to see this coming along......and glad to see you looked closer at the bearings - personally, I replace all bearings when I get an older bike - peace of mind, bro!! And I have done plenty of exhausts like you just did....and most of them on multi-cylinder bikes...alotta dust!😆😃😃 looking forward to the next vids.....especially when you get out and play on the kermit

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Kermit, I don't mind that!

@powertrip1050 2 месяца назад

@@onthebackwheel yeah sorry..🤭.I used to ride my old XR250 with a mate on a KX called ....that.

@lauriew2907 2 месяца назад

When removing tight or seized bolts or nuts, sometimes wd40 can help with removal

@vaughndrew852 2 месяца назад

I found Shelley's BBQ cleaner in the spray can works bloody good on cleaning up greasey stuff mate sometimes better than normal degreaser

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Yeah right. If my degreaser doesn't work I'll grab some

@andrewtreloar7389 2 месяца назад

Love the T-shirt Curtis and I hope you were wearing eye protection when using those wire wheels.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

She's an oldie that shirt but is still going strong

@jpbloodyaussie 2 месяца назад

Wish you lived in Melbourne... I could do the maintenance modifications and you could ride..... ha ha. Funny I have not ridden proper dirt bikes for 25 years but in the day we would not grease those swing arm and axles.. we would use wd40 or the like and pull them out regularly and clean and put back together.. grease attracts too much dirt and mud.. I have the crf1000 and that's ok for using grease as it's not treated quite the same... love your work

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate. Wd40 hey, I suppose it would work fine if you cleaned it regularly like you said

@Danziman78 2 месяца назад

Desert fox fuel bladder tied to the rear for now then eh. May as well get head stock bearings while your in the shop and change them regardless of also do wheel bearings too . Any bearing or seal that you can see the part number of on the actual part you may be able to get from a local bearing shop . Should be cheaper than original and better quality as well . And I purchased a WR450 years ago with the same hand guards, the clutch lever got stuck on the ally bar and I had to snap the ball off the end of it while out riding. Yeah they went into the bin , completely wrong bend.

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

They really are mate, like they are for a mini bike. Bearings shop might be a good option if I can't get a good eBay deal

@john0270 2 месяца назад

I would never replace perfectly good bearings( with China stuff) Especially steering head. Those can be cleaned, inspected and lubed just fine. Often on sealed ball bearings(wheels) I will carefully pop off the seals, clean and grease them.

@iiturregui 23 дня назад

Make sure you rewind the alternator/magneto. Otherwise you’ll struggle to keep the battery charged when riding

@onthebackwheel 23 дня назад

I've been hearing this. Might have to add that to the list hey

@iiturregui 23 дня назад

@@onthebackwheel yes mate, and at the same time upgrade the headlight as it’s pretty crappy OEM. Ask me how I know :)

@onthebackwheel 23 дня назад

@@iiturregui that good hey?! haha

@stevesanelli90 2 месяца назад

Best way to do a 2nd hand bike crazy man Curtis! Strip it all down, anything needing grease, clean the carb & next big thing is the headstem bearings. Check the springs & Bob’ your aunties’ brother🤟⭐️ Edit: get some odourless kerosene!

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Headstem is next...been many years since I've worked on one!

@stevesanelli90 2 месяца назад

@@onthebackwheel just like changing nappies 😉😂😂

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

@@stevesanelli90 haha if only. The camera didn't show it but the little fella was next to me for parts of the video 😂

@stevesanelli90 2 месяца назад

@@onthebackwheel I heard & so cute to be involved when Dads are working ⭐️❤️

@pinkiewerewolf 2 месяца назад

I've got so much wrenching to do but our place has been in renovation for years. I get in trouble for time spent wrenching on the bikes. I really need to get the KLR finished so I can move it on, then the ZZR1200. Being an older bike are you having any issues finding parts, or are they still readily available?

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Sounds like my place mate....No issues with parts, can get everything still very easily

@pinkiewerewolf 2 месяца назад

@@onthebackwheel That takes some frustration out of getting the bike sorted. 👍

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

@@pinkiewerewolf for sure, it was definitely a consideration in buying a bike. I didn't want the hassle of parts