2016 HONDA CRF450X: PART 2
FULL TEST
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us a couple attempts on the front wheel to
get the bead to set while the rear installed
much easier. Follow the TUbliss directions
carefully, the process is very important.
During the 24-Hour race the front TUbliss
system (we ran 12 psi ) burped out all the
air after about 8 hours. We tried to reseal it
a few times, then went with another wheel
with a tube. The rear TUbliss system made
the full 24 hours, using 10 psi. We really
should have changed the Dunlop tire since
it was pretty worn out, but we wanted to
see if it the TUbliss system would make the
full race, which it did without issue. Overall
the TUbliss system is pretty cool. It does
take some time to install and the more you
do it, the easier it gets. It is really cool for
the rider who loves to run lower air pres-
sure for maximum traction.
The 10-Hour and the 24-Hour races
alone logged 34 hours of endurance rac-
ing on our 2016 CRF450X. The 24-Hour
race is especially hard on a bike since
there isn't time for an oil change midrace.
We had to add a few hundred cc's during
the last half of the race.
This 2016 CRF450X hasn't only lived at
Glen Helen pounding laps around the en-
durance course. We've logged an addition-
al 30 hours of trail riding and even spent
many hours at the motocross track. The
original clutch pack is still working great
and we have nothing negative to report.
We have burned up almost two sets of rear
brake pads, which is to be expected.
The Honda 450X hasn't changed much
at all in the past 10 years and we could
have easily used a 2008 450X with the
same results. A 450X is a great bike with
a rich history and plethora of aftermarket
goodies, so if you are in the market to build
an affordable bike that can wear many
hats, the faithfully carbureted 450X is awe-
some. CN
2016 HONDA CRF450X SHOPPING CART
Below are the products we used to
make our experience competing in the
24 Hours of Glen Helen on the CRF450X
more enjoyable.
NCYS CRF450R Needle ..............................(See Honda dealer)
Antigravity Lithium Battery .... www.antigravitybatteries.com
FMF Exhaust ..............................................www.fmfracing.com
IMS 3.2 Gallon Gas Tank .................... www.imsproducts.com
IMS Quick Dump Can .......................... www.imsproducts.com
Rekluse EXP Core Clutch ........................... www.rekluse.com
Fasst Company Flexx Bars .......................... www.fasstco.com
Fasst Company Impact Moto Peg ............... www.fasstco.com
Factory Effex ........................................ www.factoryeffex.com
Dunlop MX3S Tires ............ www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com
Kenda Heavy Duty Tubes ............................... www.kenda.com
Pro Taper Handlebar Mounts .....................www.protaper.com
Pro Taper 1/3 Waffle Grips ........................www.protaper.com
Seat Concepts Sport Seat .................www.seatconcepts.com
53Twelve Suspension .................... ride53twelve@yahoo.com
Tubliss .......................................................... www.nuetech.com
Baja Designs ......................................... www.bajadesigns.com
