Customer Bikes: Steve’s Honda CRF450RL

One of our regular customers sent us some great photos and details on his well-travelled Honda CRF450RL. Look for him out on the back roads and trails of California!

Here are some of the things Steve has done to his bike…

LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL:
• 12oClockLabs Integrated Tail Light Kit
• 12oClockLabs fixed rate flasher mod
• 12oClockLabs Front Running Light Adapters
• Moto Gadget LED Rear Turn Signals

PROTECTION:
• Zeta PRO Armor Handguards
• Moose Racing Plastic Skid Plate
• Zeta Drive Cover w/ Case Saver
• Zeta 3D Chain Guide
• TM Designworks Rear Caliper Guard
• Flatland Racing Front Brake Disc Guard
• Flatland Racing Radiator Guards

COCKPIT:
• Seat Concepts Comfort XL Seat
• Double Take Enduro Mirrors
• Pivot Pegz Footpegs
• ASV F4 Series Clutch and Brake Levers (Black)

HANDLEBARS/CONTROLS:
• Pro Taper Countour Handlebars CR High Bend
• Pro Taper Handlebar Mounts
• Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips
• G2 Tamer throttle tube
• Zeta PRO Armor Bend Guards (Black)
• Zeta XC Protrector Hand Guards (black) with LED turn signals
• G2 Tamer throttle tube

BODY:
• IMS 3 Gallon Gas Tank
• Kickstand Eliminator Plug
• Giant Loop Fender Bag (Black)
• Giant Loop Buckin Roll Tank Bag (Black)
• KoubaLink Lowering Link Kit (Not yet installed)

ENGINE/PERFORMANCE:
• Twin Air Air Filter

WHEELS/TIRES:
• Pirelli MT-21 Front Tire 90/90-21
• Dunlop D606 Rear Tire 130/90-18
• Michelin Ultra HD Tubes
• Front and Rear Rim Locks

DRIVE AND BRAKES:
• DID 520 ERVT Chain
• Renthal Twinring 52T Rear Sprocket
• Renthal 13T Front Sprocket
• Rekluse Radius CX Auto Clutch Kit
• Rekluse Rear Brake Kit
• Galpher Brake Pads Front and Rear

NAVIGATION:
• Garmin Montana 750i GPS and Handle Bar Mounts

TOOLS:
Adventure Designs Honda CRF450RLCustom Ultimate Complete Tool Set
DRC HC2 Lift Stand

TOP 5 FAVORITE MODS…
Picking out my 5 Favorite Mods is almost impossible! All 50 Mods (approximately) are great, and necessary from my standpoint. However, these are my 5 Favorite Mods:

1. Garmin Montana 750i GPS and Handle Bar Mount. Absolutely a must for me! I ride on hundreds of miles of unmarked fire roads and trails. However, the GPS has all of the fire roads and trails listed. I know where I am going, where I have been, and my way back because of the GPS. I wouldn’t take exploratory rides without it. Plus, if I break down or get hurt 20, 30, or 50 miles or more out in the wilderness where I ride, I can just push the SOS Button on my Garmin Montana 750i GPS, and Search and Rescue will come for me.

2. Rekluse Radius CX Auto Clutch Kit. I’m 66 1/2 years old, and wouldn’t ride without it! I probably would have the Rekluse Radius CX Auto Clutch no matter what age I was. And, I am having a Rekluse Radius CX Auto Clutch installed on my son’s bike next month when it goes in the shop…PacMoto in Eureka…Pacific Motor Sports…Salesman Andy…the best customer service I have ever experienced! And, the best mechanic work (Justin) done on my bike(s) as well!

3. IMS 3 Gallon Gas Tank. So far, every one of my rides has been 85 to 105 miles, and there are no gas stations on the way (just at the start of the ride, and at the end of the ride). I always have to pump approximately 2 gallons of gas in my tank after my ride(s). So, with the stock 2 gallon gas tank I would always worry about running out of gas, and/or end up running out of gas. And/or carry extra fuel. No thanks!

4. Michelin Ultra Heavy Duty Tubes and Rim Locks. I hate getting flat tires!

5. Seat Concepts Comfort XL Seat. My butt and back get very sore after riding 3, 4, and 5 hours. I can’t imagine riding on the stock seat!

You can buy many of the parts listed above at the following vendors…

• Honda CRF450RL Parts at SRmoto

• Honda CRF450RL Parts at Revzilla

• Honda CRF450RL Parts at MotoSport.com

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