"Mo-Bettering" a CRF450

I don't have a CRF, but have been doing some reading/considering getting one. The local dealer still has 3 05's that could practically steal from them. I was thinking of how I would drop some coin into the motor to increase power/reliability, cause we all know that I NEED more power.:rotfl:

The way I see it, if you add compression, you boost power down low. If you put in a more aggressive cam, you boost power up top(Hotcams stage 2). If you use a Hotcam stage 1, you boost bottom. If you put in a big bore, you increase power down low, if using the stock cam.

So, if you have a big bore with high comp piston and Hotcams stage 2 cam, how's the power delivery going to be compared to stock? I would think it would be a more-of-everything type of power, or possibly even more shifted toward the bottom.

I think that using the Hotcams stage 1 with a bigbore would probably be too torquey, but then again, I don't know of anyone who has tried it.

Would anyone happen to be using some combination of the following parts:
High comp piston
Hotcams
Big bore
Thunder Alley exhaust

How did the mods change the power deliverey?

Rich, aren't you running a stock bore high comp piston, Hotcam stage 1, Thunder Alley, and kibblewhite valves/springs? What kind of life are you getting from those KW valves/springs?:think:

I know, but it sure is fun to talk about spending money you don't have on a bike you don't have yet.:laugh:

Well, we can put an end to this thread, I just picked up an '06 125SX!

I'll type up a first ride report later, but comparing the suspension on the 125sx totally stock, with clicker settings as delivered, it is way better than the stuff that is on my 426! This is the first 125 I have ever ridden, and I am super impressed with the handling, power, and suspension. I don't think I'll be buying anything other than KTM. I am without a doubt faster on the 125 than I ever was on the 426. The 125 fits my riding style much better than the 426, and I'm having more fun riding than ever, thats all that really matters. All I gotta say is 250f's better watch out.