Boydy accepted an invitation to race the 12-Hour without really knowing much about it. A quick Google search revealed only a few videos despite big-name riders like Tye Simmonds, David Walsh and Daymon Stokie having participated.
His weapon of choice? A 2017 Honda CRF450R prepared by Desert Edge Motorcycles. In his own words, Boydy said: “It was a thing of beauty and one of the most impressive machines I’ve ridden.”
You can read his full story about racing the grueling event in ADB issue #457, but here’s the rundown on his desert steed.
2017 Desert Edge Racing Team CRF450R
• Twin Wall handlebar, Villopoto bend with crossbrace removed
• Scotts steering damper
• AME handgrips
• Acerbis handguards
• Long-range Acerbis fuel tank
• Acerbis skidplate
• Powerflow cylinder head by Bruce Woodley for DERT
• Map 1 standard, Map 2 aggressive, Map 3 Finke custom by DERT
• Big core FMF single exhaust system with Mega Bomb header
• 18-inch rear wheel
• Dunlop AT81 reinforced tyres
• Ultra heavy-duty tubes
• Desert spec Steg Pegz (mounted further back)
• Kashima/TiNi-coated fork and shock, Finke Desert Race valving by DERT with standard springs
• TM Designs chainslider
• IMS desert spec footpegs (larger platform)
• Baja style, handlebar mounted headlight with amber lense, with piggybacked condensor.
• Topline Upholstery custom seatcover with hump.
• Kustom MX race numbers
