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02-29-2012, 02:49 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Muk, WA
Oddometer: 1,725
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My new toy!
I picked up my new toy yesterday at Tasky's in Everett, a brand new Christini 450 dualsport AWD! These are the first complete production bikes they have made using a Chinese made Honda 450X replica engine and some components with their own frame and front drive system. Christini is based in Philadelphia, PA and has made AWD conversion kits for Honda and KTM for several years.
 I haven't ridden it yet, but am pretty impressed so far. A lot of CRF450X parts will fit, such as the Rekluse clutch and hand brake I will be installing, brake pads, bodywork, and the Supermoto wheels, although I need to get another front hub with the one way clutch and drive mechanism laced up to my wheel. The system only drives the front wheel, there is no engine braking, and it drives much slower than the rear so it only works when the rear is spinning. The drive can also be disconnected with a lever on the bars. There is also a torque limiting clutch to protect the front drive. I was pleasently surprised that the suspension doesn't have the usual 150lb rider settings?! In fact, it seems about right for my 200+lb weight. The Paioli forks are also very cool, with a pre-load adjuster normally only found on street bikes. It also came with tapered pars and adjustable bar mounts similar to KTMs. I will report back after a ride. 
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02-29-2012, 02:52 PM
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Studly Adventurer
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Beaverton Oregon
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SWEET!!! I have really thought about getting one of these for dirt riding especially after seeing one doing the Romaniacs. I will be interested to hear what you think of it as a dual sport bike.
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02-29-2012, 03:38 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Camano Island, WA
Oddometer: 1,052
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What a great toy you bought yourself. Congrats
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02-29-2012, 03:55 PM
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Hurricane Harry
Joined: Dec 2010
Location: Seattle
Oddometer: 872
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02-29-2012, 03:55 PM
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ride the night
Joined: May 2010
Location: Arlington, WA
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time for I5 reverse in the snow?
looks cool |
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02-29-2012, 04:04 PM
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Old but not dead
Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Skagit Valley, WA
Oddometer: 198
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I really want to hear how you like it. It sure looks great!
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02-29-2012, 05:35 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2007
Oddometer: 5,072
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What all the cool kids have...
Very nice. You are bringing it to Sunday's tech day at Woodlief's place, right. 
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02-29-2012, 05:52 PM
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Aspiring advrider
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Oddometer: 3,349
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Wow! You don't see that everyday.
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02-29-2012, 06:18 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2011
Location: Wetside, Washington
Oddometer: 108
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Very cool!!!
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02-29-2012, 06:30 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Kootenai, BC, Canada
Oddometer: 1,770
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 Can it be PLATED??  
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02-29-2012, 06:55 PM
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One Happy Dog
Joined: May 2008
Location: Griffonderosa Dog Ranch
Oddometer: 6,774
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Me rikey! Solly, just tryin' to be funny.
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02-29-2012, 07:15 PM
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Studly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Bellingham, Wa
Oddometer: 854
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'10 Gas Gas ec 450, plated '05 Gas Gas fse450, plated. For Sale (sort of) |
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02-29-2012, 08:46 PM
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Whatever...
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: Vagabond Hippie
Oddometer: 2,503
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I'm jealous.
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02-29-2012, 10:47 PM
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oneandahalfassed
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Eyejamnotta Sanchez
Oddometer: 9,841
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 Please ride the wheels off of it and report back.
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03-01-2012, 06:52 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Oddometer: 3,565
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very cool Pete..
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