BMW 450 enduro (merged) threadfest...

Anyone have a Speedbrain Rally kit for sale or a kitted G450 for sale?

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You might want to touch base with Bert Duursma (bert@bertduursma.nl), he can supply the 29ltr tank and exhaust, which would be a good starting point. Bert is the OEM for those tanks, which is the same one Speedbrain were selling.

Looking for a bike for Sandblast Rally, Bill? I'm signed up.

has anybody come up with a good solution for side impact to the radiators? I have been looking but can't seem to find any radiator braces.

Where and when is this sandblast rally?

www.sandblastrally.com

Considering it for next years Dakar.

Better make a thread about your efforts here, if you go for it

Still got that xc200?

Do you have to replace the complete crank assembly to replace the connecting rod?

Yes, I purchased a piece of aluminium tubing and I cut it to fit between the two lower ears of the radiator. Then I taped the tube's ends so that the side scrowd bolts would fit. Next I marked and cut the plastic radiator guard with an hobby knife so that the tube would seat infront of the guard. I could email you a photo.

In October I tested the setup and it did very well. I did not fair as well breaking my collar bone.

can we have a pic pls

thanks

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I rode that thing once or twice and sold it. 6 bikes in the garage was more than necessary. Or maybe it was the lack of push button engine start. Who's to say?

Shit i woulda made ya a hell of a deal.

I want to go back to a smaller CC bike.200/250/300 2 smoke,or 250-400 4 stroke,KTM/Husaberg/Husky/GasGas.
Just so ya know.Ill kick....

post pictures?

I've been looking at that. Those that have taken their 450, any prep/setup tips?

I've done the Sandblast Rally a few times on my 450. Have to carry a little extra fuel, although last year I don't believe I needed to use the spare gas. The suspension on my bike has been re-valved over the years, but otherwise, you can run the bike in the rally in stock setup.

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Thanks. I'll probably have to change to gearing from the looks of the video. I run 14/51 for the woods around here, and rarely get into 4th gear. Might be fun to wind it out on something besides the gravel roads around here. Do you think I can skip the extra fuel if I leave it in low power mode?