The Torture Test - Niks Industries Yamaha WR450F

April 2009

About the bike:
We at Niks Industries felt the Yamaha WR450F was very close to being an all-around dirt bike right off the showroom floor. Although considered a "big pig" by the common motohead, we looked past its shortcomings at what we could do to shape and trim this Ding Dongs-donut-eating-princess and turn her into the captain of the cheer squad and certified prom queen!

We started by getting her some inner confidence to boost her ego by adding a set of Hot Cams; this allowed her to keep up with the thinner girls. Next we added an R&D float bowl to give her a more precise on-call throttle without hesitation, as well as an Applied Racing emissions block-off kit. In order to prevent our big lady from slipping in her high heels, we installed a Hinson clutch kit. Wossner pistons helped by giving our big beauty a new heartbeat while Dubach Racing gave her a new horn to toot!

Now that we have increased our Yamaha WR450's internal self esteem, we wanted to make sure she stayed cool under pressure by providing her with CV4 high temperature radiator hoses. Then it was time to accessorize!

Have you ever seen a diesel truck lose its brakes on the freeway? Well, now that we've increased her speed in the motor department, we've got to be able to slow this big girl down. Therefore, we've put together the ultimate braking package for our Niks Industries WR450. We bolted on an oversized QTM front brake rotor with a set of AP Racing's ORR compound brake pads. This overall brake package provides superb braking power with linear feel. Next, we added some of AP Racing's famous PRF 608 brake fluid which has the highest boiling point on the market. Therefore, even after hours upon hours of riding a Niks WR450, brake fade will be non existent. In conclusion, our lots-to-love WR450 will stop on a dime every time.

We at Niks Industries also knew that by going to the Dirt Rider Torture Test Dance, Miss Niks Industries WR450 would be confronted by thinner, good looking, and more popular light-weight bikes throwing rocks at our Niks Industries WR450. In order to protect her, we installed hand guards by Cycra, Works Connection skid plate to protect her motor and Works Connection radiator braces to keep our Niks Industries WR450 radiator from being crushed. She'll be safe from any Dirt Rider test riders accidently falling over!

We also decided to give our Niks Industries WR450 girl a remote RTT stabilizer in order to keep her steady. We wanted to prevent any sort of head shake that may be prevalent at high speeds. By giving her the RTT stabilizer, we consider this to have provided her with more stability at intense speeds and convenience since it can be adjusted at any time. In addition, just like any good fitness instructor having a heart rate monitor, we installed a DR. D hour meter to keep track of its running time.

Big girls need jewelry too, so we added Zip-Ty Racing's chain adjuster block kit for anyone who wants hassle-free chain adjustment and tire removal/installation. The blocks are carved from billet aluminum and laser etched so that you can actually "see" your adjustment. They stay in position when you remove the wheel. We also added Zip-Ty Racing's front axle quick pull handles in order to make front wheel removal/installation a lot faster, and much easier. No more trying to get a grip on the axle to pull it out, just grab the handle and pull! They take seconds to mount. Other notables were a magnetic drain bolt and front and rear wheel spacers.

As the finishing touch for our ravishing big beauty's attire, her shoes chosen for ultimate traction and control were Dunlop tires, And we can't forget to mention the company that made the pretty dress for our prom Queen: Powersport grafx.

Yes we know that our prom queen did not lose any weight and therefore is not the lightest motocross track bike, however, your motocross or trail buddies will be blown away on the next trail ride. Our Niks WR450, due to the enhancing effects of Hot Cams, the Dubach Racing exhaust pipe, Wossner piston, and R&D bowl, will leave your trail riding buddies in the dust because of its harder responsive hit that sustains through the mid to the top of the power curve. Caution, for this will result in a collection of bewildered facial expressions from your buddies taken aback by this sudden change in your bike's character, just as our prom queen will leave lasting impressions at the Dirt Rider Magazine Torture Test.

Full article at Dirt Rider here.

Parts and modifications
The following are available through Niks Distributing :

Hot Cams:
Exhaust cam $189.95

R&D:
Powerbowl $249.95

Wossner Pistons:
Wossner WR450 piston: $184.95

Dubach Racing:
Hour meter with bracket $49.99
Stainless exhaust $549.00
Hot-start lever $48.95
Radiator lowering kit $49.99
Brake clamp $29.99

QTM:
Brembo 270mm oversized front rotor w/bracket $299.00

AP Racing:
390ORR rear brake pads $35.99
440ORR front brake pads $35.99
PRF Hi-temp. brake fluid $34.00

RTT Motorsports:
Triple-clamp stabilizer MX version $589.00

Zip-Ty Racing:
Case saver $28.95
Chain block $98.95
Front axle pull handle $21.95
Magnetic drain bolt $19.95
Front wheel spacers $34.95
Rear wheel spacers $34.95

Works Connection:
Skid plate $139.97
Radiator cages $64.97
Elite clutch perch with hot-start $116.95
Aluminum throttle tube $ 32.50

Cycra Racing:
Pro Bend racer pack w/standard U-clamp $ 109.95

Hinson:
Billet Proof cover $159.99
Billet Proof basket w/cushions $274.99
Billet Proof 6-spring inner hub & pressure plate w/high-temp. springs $569.99

CV4 Products:
Radiator hose $175.62

Applied Racing:
WR smog emissions block-off kit $39.95

Dunlop Tires

Powersport Grafx:
Graphics kit $199.99

 

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