Looking for advice

alanj490 · 08-26-2012, 12:37 AM

I lost a shifter fork or something else in the tranny on my KX450. So now I am trying to find out who I can talk to about getting the cases split to have a peek at what happened. I have the knowledge but lack some of the tools to do this at home. Any recommendations as to who I could go to would be greatly appreciated.

BuellCru · 08-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Having anyone split your case is going to be rediculous. i did my 02 CRF 450 in my garage to replace the crank and as long as you do it standing up right and take pictures and mark where things go it's fairly simple. I did it by myself besides have a second hand on the other half of the case for the actual split. I don't know if anything is different on the KX's but on the Honda everything was slotted so it was rather idiot proof. I had a quote for replacing the crank at right around $1,000 not including parts and that was with the engine already out of the bike. I did the whole thing myself for the cost of the crank which was $250.

alanj490 · 08-28-2012, 12:53 AM

I got lucky turned out to be the tab on the shift shaft broke on the clutch side no need to dig into the tranny. Can't believe non of the debri got into the primary gear set while limping back to the truck stuck in 2nd gear.

Pimpit · 08-28-2012, 05:13 AM

Glad to hear you figured it out. Looks like I sold the Honda, so hopefully I'll be good to go with the kx by the time the cold gets here

alanj490 · 08-29-2012, 01:29 AM

KX means your cool by me...Get it going and come riding with us. I get alot of I ride dirt and they never show up...hmmmm bike night posing does not make a good dirt rider

Pimpit · 08-29-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alanj490

KX means your cool by me...Get it going and come riding with us. I get alot of I ride dirt and they never show up...hmmmm bike night posing does not make a good dirt rider

Well I woulda had the money to finish paying it off and get the piston kit for it if one of my sales didn't just back out on $350. But should still be able to figure it out. Either way I might be riding my friends rm140 tomorrow out at little gem. Depends on how things go.

alanj490 · 08-29-2012, 07:10 AM

Looks like next weekend we'll be going so bring it. The good riding season will be coming when it rains it brings a big smile to my dirt side.

Pimpit · 08-29-2012, 07:15 AM

I am always taking donations to get my ass in the dirt

Should have atleast the bike paid for this week, but Suzi needs a new shoe. No more passengers for a while. That tire went quick

alanj490 · 08-29-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pimpit

I am always taking donations to get my ass in the dirt

Should have atleast the bike paid for this week, but Suzi needs a new shoe. No more passengers for a while. That tire went quick

Sounds like another wet dream.

08-26-2012, 12:37 AM	#1
alanj490 Road Kill Joined: Sep 2010 From: Meridian Posts: 416 I Ride: 2006 Z1000 & 2007 KX450F	Looking for advice I lost a shifter fork or something else in the tranny on my KX450. So now I am trying to find out who I can talk to about getting the cases split to have a peek at what happened. I have the knowledge but lack some of the tools to do this at home. Any recommendations as to who I could go to would be greatly appreciated.

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08-26-2012, 09:56 AM	#2
BuellCru Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 3,146 I Ride: Buell Firebolt XB12R	Having anyone split your case is going to be rediculous. i did my 02 CRF 450 in my garage to replace the crank and as long as you do it standing up right and take pictures and mark where things go it's fairly simple. I did it by myself besides have a second hand on the other half of the case for the actual split. I don't know if anything is different on the KX's but on the Honda everything was slotted so it was rather idiot proof. I had a quote for replacing the crank at right around $1,000 not including parts and that was with the engine already out of the bike. I did the whole thing myself for the cost of the crank which was $250.

08-28-2012, 12:53 AM	#3
alanj490 Road Kill Joined: Sep 2010 From: Meridian Posts: 416 I Ride: 2006 Z1000 & 2007 KX450F	I got lucky turned out to be the tab on the shift shaft broke on the clutch side no need to dig into the tranny. Can't believe non of the debri got into the primary gear set while limping back to the truck stuck in 2nd gear.

08-28-2012, 05:13 AM	#4
Pimpit Unicorn Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,480 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	Glad to hear you figured it out. Looks like I sold the Honda, so hopefully I'll be good to go with the kx by the time the cold gets here

08-29-2012, 01:29 AM	#5
alanj490 Road Kill Joined: Sep 2010 From: Meridian Posts: 416 I Ride: 2006 Z1000 & 2007 KX450F	KX means your cool by me...Get it going and come riding with us. I get alot of I ride dirt and they never show up...hmmmm bike night posing does not make a good dirt rider

08-29-2012, 07:10 AM	#7
alanj490 Road Kill Joined: Sep 2010 From: Meridian Posts: 416 I Ride: 2006 Z1000 & 2007 KX450F	Looks like next weekend we'll be going so bring it. The good riding season will be coming when it rains it brings a big smile to my dirt side.

08-29-2012, 07:15 AM	#8
Pimpit Unicorn Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,480 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	I am always taking donations to get my ass in the dirt Should have atleast the bike paid for this week, but Suzi needs a new shoe. No more passengers for a while. That tire went quick