2016 KX450 Anybody got one?

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MXD 9/27/2015 6:11pm
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I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
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Had a look around one yesterday. It's definitely been on a diet


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MXD wrote:
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration...
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on mine now and it has seemed to clean its self up.
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keith101 9/27/2015 7:38pm
9/27/2015 7:38pm Edited Date/Time 9/27/2015 7:40pm
MXD wrote:
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration...
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
If you have a pipe on, it can lean it out. You can try the mellow plug which should help. Sure, you can send it in, but that's too much work. Just find a Kawi tuner and do it yourself or find someone local with a map that can flash your ECU. Easy stuff. See of the map plugs help first as it's easiest.

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If its using the stock exhaust, put in the white coupler, {lean), or aftermarket pipe, use stock green coupler., i had tokyo mods remap my 12 kawy 450, worked great, its not hard , and great service and turn around, bout $75, or tom at motolab on the east coast, he mapped my rmz, good results, great service. Using good fuel helps also.
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Carlos Z wrote:
Not much news or reviews about that bike but I hear they are at the dealers. Have one?


I love it !
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Carlos Z wrote:
Not much news or reviews about that bike but I hear they are at the dealers. Have one?
wilbur48 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/09/27/106464/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I love it !


I love it !
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bvm111 9/27/2015 9:51pm
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Carlos Z wrote:
Not much news or reviews about that bike but I hear they are at the dealers. Have one?
wilbur48 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/09/27/106464/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I love it !


I love it !
Wil,

Think i could take yours for a spin.... Just to compare? Tongue
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MXD 9/28/2015 6:01am
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MXD wrote:
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration...
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
yzkrazy219 wrote:
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on...
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on mine now and it has seemed to clean its self up.
I have about 5 so far. The white (pretty sure I used the white one) plug helped it but it's still there a bit.

The manual is confusing when describing the plugs. They call them something like "Loomy, standard and slippery" referencing conditions. I assumed that loomy was the more aggressive one and splippery was the most tamed?
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wilbur48 9/28/2015 7:09am
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Carlos Z wrote:
Not much news or reviews about that bike but I hear they are at the dealers. Have one?
wilbur48 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/09/27/106464/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I love it !


I love it !
bvm111 wrote:
Wil,

Think i could take yours for a spin.... Just to compare? Tongue
Hahaha. Let's roll
RiverockMX 9/28/2015 8:29am
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Carlos Z wrote:
Not much news or reviews about that bike but I hear they are at the dealers. Have one?
wilbur48 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/09/27/106464/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I love it !


I love it !
There you go..proof the bike is also loved by us shorter guys! Wink
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I saw Matiasevich on one today at LACR. They are nice for sure.
I was there on saturday & saw Chicken too. I think he and I were the only ones on 16' Kawis that day.
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wilbur48 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/09/27/106464/s1200_image.jpg[/img] I love it !


I love it !
bvm111 wrote:
Wil,

Think i could take yours for a spin.... Just to compare? Tongue
wilbur48 wrote:
Hahaha. Let's roll
don't tease me, Wil !!! Laughing

Ill bring the 06 KX250 for you to rip on... Tom Morgan has the motor running sweet Wink



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mxb2 9/28/2015 11:43am
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MXD wrote:
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration...
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
yzkrazy219 wrote:
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on...
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on mine now and it has seemed to clean its self up.
MXD wrote:
I have about 5 so far. The white (pretty sure I used the white one) plug helped it but it's still there a bit. The manual...
I have about 5 so far. The white (pretty sure I used the white one) plug helped it but it's still there a bit.

The manual is confusing when describing the plugs. They call them something like "Loomy, standard and slippery" referencing conditions. I assumed that loomy was the more aggressive one and splippery was the most tamed?
white lean coupler for loam, green is stock , standard, black is for hard pack, mellow coupler.
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keith101 9/28/2015 7:33pm
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mxb2 wrote:
white lean coupler for loam, green is stock , standard, black is for hard pack, mellow coupler.
thumbs up!
RoflCopter726 9/28/2015 9:18pm
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Magic Man, what did you have to do in order to get your launch control mounted on the thicker side of the twinwalls? I have a 2015 with twinwalls and the ARC perch and it is definitely cramped on my clutch side control area.

Also, how the heck do you send PM's on this site?
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wilbur48 wrote:
Hahaha. Let's roll
Are you guys running that new BFR style shock? If so, how do you like it compared to the standard A kit shock? Once it's available to us mere mortals, I'm debating contributing to the economy again and updating my older A kit. It may not win me any races, but I'll win in the pits damn it!
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wilbur48 wrote:
Hahaha. Let's roll
Justin345 wrote:
Are you guys running that new BFR style shock? If so, how do you like it compared to the standard A kit shock? Once it's available...
Are you guys running that new BFR style shock? If so, how do you like it compared to the standard A kit shock? Once it's available to us mere mortals, I'm debating contributing to the economy again and updating my older A kit. It may not win me any races, but I'll win in the pits damn it!
You won't be disappointed. I really like the BFR

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wilbur48 wrote:
Hahaha. Let's roll
Justin345 wrote:
Are you guys running that new BFR style shock? If so, how do you like it compared to the standard A kit shock? Once it's available...
Are you guys running that new BFR style shock? If so, how do you like it compared to the standard A kit shock? Once it's available to us mere mortals, I'm debating contributing to the economy again and updating my older A kit. It may not win me any races, but I'll win in the pits damn it!
wilbur48 wrote:
You won't be disappointed. I really like the BFR
Can an A kit from a '14 be mounted on the '16? Or I'll need to make changes?
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mmcmx wrote:
Can an A kit from a '14 be mounted on the '16? Or I'll need to make changes?
I asked Pro Circuit this same question when the '16's first came out. They said they had just received them in so they weren't sure yet but I never followed up. Give them a call and they should be able to tell you now. I'm in the same boat - have an A kit on my '15 and would like to transfer it to the '16 whenever I scoop one up.
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RoflCopter726 wrote:
Magic Man, what did you have to do in order to get your launch control mounted on the thicker side of the twinwalls? I have a...
Magic Man, what did you have to do in order to get your launch control mounted on the thicker side of the twinwalls? I have a 2015 with twinwalls and the ARC perch and it is definitely cramped on my clutch side control area.

Also, how the heck do you send PM's on this site?
I used a longer bolt. Wink I forgot what the thread is, just take the bolt that brings the clamps together off and match the threads but with a 1/8'' longer one from your local Lowe's or Home Depot.
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mmcmx wrote:
Can an A kit from a '14 be mounted on the '16? Or I'll need to make changes?
Justin345 wrote:
I asked Pro Circuit this same question when the '16's first came out. They said they had just received them in so they weren't sure yet...
I asked Pro Circuit this same question when the '16's first came out. They said they had just received them in so they weren't sure yet but I never followed up. Give them a call and they should be able to tell you now. I'm in the same boat - have an A kit on my '15 and would like to transfer it to the '16 whenever I scoop one up.
I saw MLindsy from Vital try to mount his A kit shock on the 16 and the resivor was too tall so it hit the mid pipe. Not sure what year the shock was off though...
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Hinson Clutch Cover
plainviewpowersports 10/6/2015 12:02pm
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MXD wrote:
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration...
I have a new question. I'm getting a little decal pop and I feel like I can clean that up. Should I buy the KX calibration unit or just send my ECU to someone like Tokyo Mods? Do they do anything special or are they just dumping a canned program using the Kawasaki calibration unit?
yzkrazy219 wrote:
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on...
How many hours do you have on the bike? Mine seemed to do the same for roughly the first 4 hours. I have 7 hours on mine now and it has seemed to clean its self up.
MXD wrote:
I have about 5 so far. The white (pretty sure I used the white one) plug helped it but it's still there a bit. The manual...
I have about 5 so far. The white (pretty sure I used the white one) plug helped it but it's still there a bit.

The manual is confusing when describing the plugs. They call them something like "Loomy, standard and slippery" referencing conditions. I assumed that loomy was the more aggressive one and splippery was the most tamed?
If its lean popping take it back to your dealer, The TPS sensor needs to be adjusted up to richen it up. We have saw a couple that it needed it done. If your dealer doesn't know what to do have them call the tech line and they can explain. Hope that helps.
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mmcmx 10/6/2015 12:45pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
I saw MLindsy from Vital try to mount his A kit shock on the 16 and the resivor was too tall so it hit the mid...
I saw MLindsy from Vital try to mount his A kit shock on the 16 and the resivor was too tall so it hit the mid pipe. Not sure what year the shock was off though...
Thanks, figured it wouldn't work.

Just ordered mine, can't wait!!!
RoflCopter726 10/6/2015 1:04pm
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Magic Man wrote:
I used a longer bolt. ;) I forgot what the thread is, just take the bolt that brings the clamps together off and match the threads...
I used a longer bolt. Wink I forgot what the thread is, just take the bolt that brings the clamps together off and match the threads but with a 1/8'' longer one from your local Lowe's or Home Depot.
Awesome man, thanks for getting back to me on that. I'll go see what I can find this week!
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/10/06/107194/s1200_IMG_1960.jpg[/img] Hinson Clutch Cover


Hinson Clutch Cover
That's a sweet looking kawi if do say so myself
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With the ti/carbon muffler the weight savings is almost two lbs. This is with a ss mid pipi. The header hasn't came in yet.
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