Behind Heath Voss' CRF450R Photo Gallery

Slideshow

Behind Heath Voss' CRF450R - Heath Voss is not like any other mechanic we've talked to for this "Behind the Bike" series.

Heath-Voss_1.jpg
Voss has been running the 'unlucky' number without any negative effects.
Heath-Voss_2.jpg
Voss has come full circle from his early days as a Honda privateer.
Heath-Voss_3.jpg
Don't be too disappointed, but nothing too fancy for this top-level racer.
Heath-Voss_4.jpg
A pile of parts as a new bike gets checked out.
Heath-Voss_5.jpg
Heath likes the reliability of the stock motors. Once all those hop-up parts get put in the maintenance factor increases.
Heath-Voss_6.jpg
Doug Dubach is an old friend and his company, Dubach Racing Development, provides the exhaust systems for Voss.
Heath-Voss_7.jpg
A quick solution to a potential bad situation.
Heath-Voss_8.jpg
Voss is a long-time Supercross competitor. Having been on the Factory Yamaha team, he knows exactly what he's up against.
Heath-Voss_9.jpg
This bike is a working proof of how good stock machinery is these days.
Heath-Voss_10.jpg
Stock motor, except for the Hinson clutch.
Heath-Voss_11.jpg
Voss even makes his own bike stands!
Heath-Voss_12.jpg
Renthal suppliers the stock bars, and Voss runs stock triple clamps.
Heath-Voss_13.jpg
It's rare to see a top-tier rider working on his own equipment.
Heath-Voss_14.jpg
The engine timer keeps track of how long a bike had been run.
Heath-Voss_15.jpg
Stock steel pegs, slightly modified.
Heath-Voss_16.jpg
The Works Connection clutch perch with teflon sleeve on the bar.
Heath-Voss_17.jpg
Everyone's running these holeshot devices.
Heath-Voss_18.jpg
Nice graphics!
Heath-Voss_19.jpg
MB1 takes care of the extra abuse Supercross puts on suspension.
Heath-Voss_20.jpg
Not much different than anyone else's bike.
Heath-Voss_21.jpg
On the left is an older practice bike, in the center is his race bike, and in the truck, a fresh bike getting built.
voss-daytona.jpg
Voss has been quietly going about his business and is currently in ninth overall with three races to go in 2007.
MotoUSA Magazine
Get your copy FREE!
Email Newsletter
Sign-up for our monthly update.
MotoUSA Mobile
Optimized for your mobile device.
Motorcycle Superstore
Shop with confidence - #1 rated.

Motorcycle USA covers the world of motorcycles with breaking motorcycle news, motorcycle reviews and motorcycle race coverage. When you can’t afford to miss a single event in the world of motorcycling, trust Motorcycle USA to bring you the inside scoop on the two-wheeled world.


Copyright 1996-2009 Motorcycle USA, LLC. All rights reserved.