Just picked up a 2015 Rmz 450

Dirtbikeking164
Edited Date/Time 9/23/2014 9:46am
So I just picked up a 2015 rmz 450 and straight out of the box I haven't adjusted anything and I must say it's amazing, I've been riding a 2008 rm 250 since it was new and it's a world of difference, even though the 450 is abit heavier I can't really tell at all and I ride trails. Long story short it's awesome
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bd 9/20/2014 10:05pm
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Photos? Congrats!!!!
deltamotocross 9/21/2014 5:15pm
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Congradulations on the zook..
Give us a good ride report after you get some time on it.
I bought a new 14 honda 450(first 4 stroke) but almost got the zook instead.
Btw, i love my crf, its everything and more i thought it would be. I just rode a buddies new 14 yz 450 today and didnt like it at all, but the suspension was amazing and it had power for sure, but couldnt come to terms with how tall it felt and the front end traction was terrible..anyway..

Congradulations.
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Brad460 9/21/2014 5:52pm
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So you prefer the 4stroke over the 2stroke?! Oh boy...prepared to be hated upon...jk

Anyways..congrats!!

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Dirtbikeking164 9/21/2014 6:11pm
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No i don't prefer one over the other, I've just had the Rm for so long i wanted to try the new Rm-Z, ill still be riding the Rm for sure lots!! its too fun of a bike not to be ridden!
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PJ205 9/21/2014 6:20pm
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Niiice! Congrats on the new ride!
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Bruce372 9/21/2014 7:13pm
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Congrats dude!!! Not trying to be rude, but what ball park $OTD did you pay? I am in the market for one! Smile
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mxb2 9/21/2014 7:40pm
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sick bike, congrats.
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tprice07 9/21/2014 7:48pm
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Dirtbikeking164 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/09/21/65764/s1200_1977258_10203943855409128_1407368010426525899_n.jpg[/img] Here it is, right from the showroom to the dirt!


Here it is, right from the showroom to the dirt!
Nice setup, I'm envious. Nothing better than the fresh smell of all that new equipment. I'm sure you weren't checking the rear view mirror every 5 minutes
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burn1986 9/21/2014 7:54pm
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Sweet ride! If I got a new 450 or 250f, it would be a Zook
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New bike smell? When do we get scratch n sniff around here? Congrats on the new ride!
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deltamotocross wrote:
Congradulations on the zook.. Give us a good ride report after you get some time on it. I bought a new 14 honda 450(first 4 stroke)...
Congradulations on the zook..
Give us a good ride report after you get some time on it.
I bought a new 14 honda 450(first 4 stroke) but almost got the zook instead.
Btw, i love my crf, its everything and more i thought it would be. I just rode a buddies new 14 yz 450 today and didnt like it at all, but the suspension was amazing and it had power for sure, but couldnt come to terms with how tall it felt and the front end traction was terrible..anyway..

Congradulations.
Can you elaborate on the front end traction issue?
Dirtbikeking164 9/21/2014 8:12pm
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I got it out the door for just under 10gs, and they threw in a bell moto 9 helmet. Im in canada also i don't know what he prices are like for these down in the states. And i was looking in the rear view every 30 seconds haha
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Skippie 9/21/2014 8:23pm
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How do you like that SFF Air fancyness? I'm interested to see how people like it compared to the PSF stuff.
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brimx153 9/21/2014 8:23pm
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congrads
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NorcalVet 9/21/2014 8:30pm
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Congrats!!
- don't sell the rm

Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the RMZ will help you with some sections/ jumps also....

Btw I use my RMZ for sight laps when the track is wet Smile

NOW get that girl dirty!!






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JW381 9/21/2014 8:32pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
Congrats!! - don't sell the rm Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the...
Congrats!!
- don't sell the rm

Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the RMZ will help you with some sections/ jumps also....

Btw I use my RMZ for sight laps when the track is wet Smile

NOW get that girl dirty!!






I would love to have that combo. Or a CR/CRF combo. Someday soon.
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newmann 9/21/2014 8:43pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
Congrats!! - don't sell the rm Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the...
Congrats!!
- don't sell the rm

Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the RMZ will help you with some sections/ jumps also....

Btw I use my RMZ for sight laps when the track is wet Smile

NOW get that girl dirty!!






JW381 wrote:
I would love to have that combo. Or a CR/CRF combo. Someday soon.
You take the bikes, I'll take the 69 Camaro.

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JW381 9/21/2014 8:45pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
Congrats!! - don't sell the rm Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the...
Congrats!!
- don't sell the rm

Having both is fun, it makes you a little more aggressive in some sections/ tight rutted corners. Just like the RMZ will help you with some sections/ jumps also....

Btw I use my RMZ for sight laps when the track is wet Smile

NOW get that girl dirty!!






JW381 wrote:
I would love to have that combo. Or a CR/CRF combo. Someday soon.
newmann wrote:
You take the bikes, I'll take the 69 Camaro.
Deal! We gonna kick his ass and take his possessions??
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bkent136 9/21/2014 8:48pm
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Sick! I got mine last month and I'm in love with it! It is so much better than the old models. I had a 12, 13, 14, and now a 15, and the 15 doesn't even compare to them. It is so much easier to ride. It feels like a factory bike! Get some Dunlop mx32s and a yoshi on there and the bike will be even more incredible!
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FLmxer 9/21/2014 8:58pm
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Congrats. New bikes are the best feeling. Fresh power and controls, everything is tight and right. Can't wait.
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bkent136 wrote:
Sick! I got mine last month and I'm in love with it! It is so much better than the old models. I had a 12, 13...
Sick! I got mine last month and I'm in love with it! It is so much better than the old models. I had a 12, 13, 14, and now a 15, and the 15 doesn't even compare to them. It is so much easier to ride. It feels like a factory bike! Get some Dunlop mx32s and a yoshi on there and the bike will be even more incredible!
I've got 3.5 hours on mine now and couldn't agree more! I'm blown away at how easy it is to ride fast, hahah my "fast" at least . Every one always bags on Suzuki since it has the same look as the 08, but I love the idea of small refinments. My PC pipe, hydro clutch over sized brake and other goodies bolt right up to the new one.
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NorcalVet 9/21/2014 9:22pm
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JW381 wrote:
I would love to have that combo. Or a CR/CRF combo. Someday soon.
newmann wrote:
You take the bikes, I'll take the 69 Camaro.
JW381 wrote:
Deal! We gonna kick his ass and take his possessions??
.... nope not gonna happen Smile

My daughter's been taking karate and then there's my 2 attack chihuahuas

BTW it's a dz 302 w/ smog and posi Wink
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MXerDW 9/21/2014 9:34pm
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Dirtbikeking164 wrote:
I got it out the door for just under 10gs, and they threw in a bell moto 9 helmet. Im in canada also i don't know...
I got it out the door for just under 10gs, and they threw in a bell moto 9 helmet. Im in canada also i don't know what he prices are like for these down in the states. And i was looking in the rear view every 30 seconds haha
Damn in 1986 we (my dad and I) got 2 brand new 1987 Honda CR 500's for $5000 out the door..
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Bruce372 9/22/2014 7:00am
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that's 10Gs Canadian^^^^^^^

what are people in the US paying???
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urbanlift707 9/22/2014 7:24am
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Bruce372 wrote:
that's 10Gs Canadian^^^^^^^

what are people in the US paying???
$8100 otd
keeptwostrokesalive 9/22/2014 8:26am
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deltamotocross wrote:
Congradulations on the zook.. Give us a good ride report after you get some time on it. I bought a new 14 honda 450(first 4 stroke)...
Congradulations on the zook..
Give us a good ride report after you get some time on it.
I bought a new 14 honda 450(first 4 stroke) but almost got the zook instead.
Btw, i love my crf, its everything and more i thought it would be. I just rode a buddies new 14 yz 450 today and didnt like it at all, but the suspension was amazing and it had power for sure, but couldnt come to terms with how tall it felt and the front end traction was terrible..anyway..

Congradulations.
bish153 wrote:
Can you elaborate on the front end traction issue?
I rode one as well and the front end always seemed to one to dive in on me when entering a corner. So in other words there was a really bad sense of no traction on the front end. Keep in mind this bike was set up for someone with a totally different riding style and weight, so It could have just been me.
eightbitmotocrosser 9/22/2014 8:39am
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Dirtbikeking164 wrote:
So I just picked up a 2015 rmz 450 and straight out of the box I haven't adjusted anything and I must say it's amazing, I've...
So I just picked up a 2015 rmz 450 and straight out of the box I haven't adjusted anything and I must say it's amazing, I've been riding a 2008 rm 250 since it was new and it's a world of difference, even though the 450 is abit heavier I can't really tell at all and I ride trails. Long story short it's awesome
Do you like it better than the two stroke?Evil
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CR250Rider 9/22/2014 10:19am
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curb weight 249?!?

no thanks
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Luke_Himler 9/22/2014 1:34pm
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Here is my zook! love it!

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