I've got it at last! CRF450SM Race Bike.

Although the sale was agreed and payment made while I was in Korea in mid-November, I picked up the new bike yesterday!

It’s got the a few scratches and marks here and there, as you’d expect from a bike that has done 7 meetings. Good news is it was at the sharp end in those meetings.

Motor is stock (which is good!), I won’t bore you with the full spec but a few details.

One off DEP zorst system. Nissan 4-pot caliper. AP master cylinder. Carbon bash plate made by a F1 supplier.

Also supplied, spare plastics, air filters, oil filters, spare clutch, 2 sets of part worn slicks.

I’m looking forward to getting out on a practice track before the season starts!

EDIT - Suspension By K-TECH!

Pete, it’s lovely! Looks sharp, as you say, all the best for next season! So how about some spares in the finest oil you can get, and some spare pistons/barrels? What’s the track record on these going pop? Man, I’ve love to have a ride

Funny you should say that Jay, I’ve just purchased a 25L drum of fully synth!

I’ll be changing engine and gearbox oil after every meeting.

I know several people who swear by the CRF, the reason why I wanted a non-tuned one was that in std form the motor is fairly tough, (For a single!). In the second half of the season it may get new inlet valves and a piston - I’ll be taking advice from friends who have run them in seasons past!

Looks really nice Pete! I’m almost deciding to get an off road…

Very Nice… Ive always wanted a Road legal CRF motard with black excels. Fave bike. Love that one you have, the bloke who had that before is on another forum i use, sambo i think?

Yep, it was Sambo’s 05 bike. He’s switching to road racing next year, I’m going the other way!

Cezar, it’s a Supermoto, so not strictly off-road, well, only half the time for some supermoto races, though many are tarmac-only, i.e. the KTM 660 Cup is tarmac only.

Cezar, this is supermoto!

http://www.dizzzzz.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/onboard_files/lydd.wmv

Id rather make the switch to supermoto!

Although his dirt and supermoto experience may help him on the road drifting

I’m not really sure how much that will help him. Sam rode really this year in NORA SM, I can’t see why he shouldn’t go well on a 600 supersport bike.

I on the other hand have to learn to ride on dirt with 17 inch wheels with cut slicks or wets on! :eek:

Your bank balance will appreciate the crashes more than road bikes though

Yep, I’ve also got plenty of spare plastics, not that I’m bothered by a few scratches and dents!

Keeping the motor healthy is where my cash will go.

Good choice mate at least you might be able to start this one…

I am thinking about maybe racing SM if i dont race cars next season. Not sure i can do it to the berg though so maybe a 450

I could start the SMC easy, till those ******s at Bracken rebuilt it!

I wouldn’t mind, but as well as being the square root of useless, they also must be about the most expensive workshop in the UK!