CRF450X Float valve seat

[Thrasherg]

Okay peeps, I need your help. A friend of mine parked his CRF450X (2005) up 6 months ago and left regular fuel in the carburetor, the fuel has evaporated and the ethanol has done a real number on the carb, all the jets have turned green and are blocked, I removed them all and bought new ones from Honda, the float valve and seat where also completely gummed up so I removed them from the carb and ordered a float valve set from Honda. When it arrived it contains only the float valve, not the seat. Apparently honda does not sell the seat, it's a push fit into the carb. We ruined the old seat getting it out so cannot re-use it and I am now stuck what we can do, don't want to buy a new carb!! Have any of you come across this issue before? Any idea of any other seat from another model/bike will fit? Was trying to help the friend out but am worried I may have completely messed it up!!

Cheers for all ideas/suggestions.

Gary

 

[WFO75080]

Contact Lucky at LCS racing in Palestine Texas. He's forgotten more than I'll ever know. Great Guy!
1330 TX-155, Palestine, TX 75803

 

[Thrasherg]

Many thanks, Just spoke with Lucky, he has done this before and actually machines the carb to take a removable valve seat so it can be changed in the future if needed!! Cheaper than buying a new carb..

Gary

 

[WFO75080]

If you remember tell Lucky David Baccus said hello. He's the real deal.

 

[Thrasherg]

He asked who had recommended him and I said David from Greenville (I didn't know your last name), but I am not sure he realised who you are!!

Gary

 

[jbird710]

Sounds like that’s a great resource. Another good place to get carb parts is Sudco. I’ve talked to them several times for Keihen carb parts.

 

[Thrasherg]

I tried Sudco, but they told me the seat is not available. Have sent the carb to Lucky and hope he can fit a valve from something else that has the same float height.