09 CRF450R how well do they work in snow ?

OffroadMT · Aug 2, 2011

I was wondering how many of you out there have a fuel injected crf450 out ther with a snow bike kit and how well they work ? I purchased a used 09 crf450r to install a Timbersled MH kit that I have ordered and at home the bike is a little hard to start ( that is normal for that bike ) and hope I made a good choice in bike for snow biking. I hope the engine holds up to the higher reving. Also what mods are good for that bike to convert it to snow ?

SLDHVN · Aug 3, 2011

my brother has 10 crf450 and it never missed a beat all season, frequent oil changes and 1 new fuel filter, keep the airbox clean. i rode my pro about 1300 miles and he was with me 90% of the time, so take it for what its worth. I wouldnt hesitate on a Crf450, but i bought a an 11 Yz450 that i am considering a kit on.

Rush44 · Aug 4, 2011

skisucca said:
i am considering a kit on

Hah! You won't be considering for long with that bike. You might as well put that $$$ aside in a special Mountain Horse account. :biggrin1:

OffroadMT · Aug 5, 2011

skisucca said:
my brother has 10 crf450 and it never missed a beat all season, frequent oil changes and 1 new fuel filter, keep the airbox clean. i rode my pro about 1300 miles and he was with me 90% of the time, so take it for what its worth. I wouldnt hesitate on a Crf450, but i bought a an 11 Yz450 that i am considering a kit on.

Is your brothers bike have black plastic and ride the Flathead valley area ? I have seen it around if thats his and its good to know its doing good. Does his start good in the cold ? How was it riding with a snowbike in the deep powder ? Im allready commited to buying one but just seeing your thoughts. Good luck with the YZ450, I just rode one two weeks ago and it had LOADS of POWER and should make for a great snowbike !

SLDHVN · Aug 5, 2011

OffroadMT said:
Is your brothers bike have black plastic and ride the Flathead valley area ? I have seen it around if thats his and its good to know its doing good. Does his start good in the cold ? How was it riding with a snowbike in the deep powder ? Im allready commited to buying one but just seeing your thoughts. Good luck with the YZ450, I just rode one two weeks ago and it had LOADS of POWER and should make for a great snowbike !

Yep thats him. Starts just fine in the cold, i think he did a little bit lighter oil for winter but im not sure. Its a lot of fun riding it in most any condition. For me, I dont think it will replace my sled, sled=tearin it up/deep pow, snowbike=exploring new spots/spring. Yep the YZ will rip on snow, on dirt you can get into trouble pretty quick if your not careful. Im excited for the snow to fly.

SLDHVN · Aug 5, 2011

Rush44 said:
Hah! You won't be considering for long with that bike. You might as well put that $$$ aside in a special Mountain Horse account. :biggrin1:

Visa? Mastercard? or good old fashioned slave labor and pay with money i actually have right now haha

diamonddave · Aug 8, 2011

skisucca said:
I wouldnt hesitate on a Crf450, but i bought a an 11 Yz450 that i am considering a kit on.

Cool...I can leave sleds at home and ride the Bus over.

SLDHVN · Aug 8, 2011

diamonddave said:
Cool...I can leave sleds at home and ride the Bus over.

LMAO! Fine with me!

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