The 2009 CRF450 feels

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mxjef 12/15/2008 9:41am
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Worm had a Honda before, don't remember if it was an '07 or '08....

But I will say El Wormo has definitely picked up the pace since he got the '09...
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honda916 12/15/2008 12:43pm
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best cornering bike I have ever ridden. I also have a 08 crf250 and I think the 450 out corners it hands down.
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Adam43 12/15/2008 3:51pm
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It is a gorgeous bike for sure.

I am still on the fence on purchasing one, but the more I hear, read and have seen, the more I think I will wait another year.

Seems to have some issues....suspension imbalance, needs a pipe, potential compression release failures, FI mapping isn't quite right. I'm definitely not scared to tackle those things, but the major beauty of the 2004-2008 CRF450s is that they don't need a single thing to be completely race ready, even for fast riders.

Most people I have talked to figure that stock for stock, a 2006, 2007, or 2008 is a better overall bike. I know they will sort out the platform, methinks 2010 will be the ticket.
madmaxperformance 12/15/2008 3:54pm
12/15/2008 3:54pm
I bet the suspension... to fix it, they need to take the linkage off. Cause, like... the KTMs have great rear suspension this year, and well.. they dont have a linkage, and the CRF does... so, I mean like... it just makes sense. Till they take the linkage off the Honda, they wont be any good for Supercross. Man, you guys are SOOOOO stupid. No race bike should have a linkage. Duhhhh...

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mxracer32 12/15/2008 4:05pm
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i love my 09. suspension and all. turns better then any 250f imo. motor doesnt have the 'hit' like 08 but is no slouch. i think its actually faster, as throttle response is instant and the engine seems to rev faster and more free then previous years.
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tuz371 12/15/2008 4:43pm
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Camp332 wrote:
Check your email. People may get pissed if they hear how much or little I paid.
What shop do you deal with Camp? I haven't been to Englishtown in a couple of years and don't know who is working where anymore.

You ever ride at Blue Diamond? Maybe I could beg for a ride if I see you there? All I have is a stinken '02 CRF450 that the wife says is good enough for the few times a year I can get out to ride.
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testuser 12/15/2008 5:30pm
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"suck it"
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nc_mx_kid 12/15/2008 5:33pm
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YZ441 wrote:
i want an 09 so bad, but i cant get approved for financing.
get a cosginer and/or some money down. At the shop I work at, If you've got enough money done. We finance in house. I do know some/alot of dealers don't have the means to do that. just my .02
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worm 12/15/2008 6:04pm
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i don't know what to say about that mapping stuff

i have tried at least 5 different maps and still like the stock one the best!

i do prefer a larger rear sproket, helps out of the tight corners a bit.
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todder 12/15/2008 6:17pm
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honda916 wrote:
best cornering bike I have ever ridden. I also have a 08 crf250 and I think the 450 out corners it hands down.[img]http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/j_mylnar/Toes.jpg[/img]
best cornering bike I have ever ridden. I also have a 08 crf250 and I think the 450 out corners it hands down.
Have you ever ridden a RM250? That is the best cornering bike.
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Camp332 12/15/2008 6:27pm
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todder wrote:
Have you ever ridden a RM250? That is the best cornering bike.
Have you ever ridden a 2009 CRF450? Yes or No?
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crowe176 12/15/2008 6:35pm
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todder wrote:
Have you ever ridden a RM250? That is the best cornering bike.
Camp332 wrote:
Have you ever ridden a 2009 CRF450? Yes or No?
Hell no, but R-acer sat on one at the bike show.
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worm 12/15/2008 6:41pm
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honda916 wrote:
best cornering bike I have ever ridden. I also have a 08 crf250 and I think the 450 out corners it hands down.[img]http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/j_mylnar/Toes.jpg[/img]
best cornering bike I have ever ridden. I also have a 08 crf250 and I think the 450 out corners it hands down.
todder wrote:
Have you ever ridden a RM250? That is the best cornering bike.
thats funny

i have heard many say it corners as good if not better then that bike!
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Camp332 12/15/2008 7:03pm
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todder wrote:
Have you ever ridden a RM250? That is the best cornering bike.
Camp332 wrote:
Have you ever ridden a 2009 CRF450? Yes or No?
crowe176 wrote:
Hell no, but R-acer sat on one at the bike show.
Good point!
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davis224 12/15/2008 7:16pm
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Damnit, I was set on the Kawi and now I can't make up my fooking mind. Contingency $$ looks nice, but with me going 450 only next year I want a bike that feels lightest and handles most like a 250f. Someone just call the CRF a piece of shit to make this easier for me.
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R-acer 12/16/2008 3:27am
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Camp332 wrote:
Have you ever ridden a 2009 CRF450? Yes or No?
crowe176 wrote:
Hell no, but R-acer sat on one at the bike show.
Camp332 wrote:
Good point!
Hey...I never said anything about how it handles or how fast or slow it is.... all I said was, it FELT light sitting on it, leaning it over compared to all the other bikes.
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Camp332 12/16/2008 4:27am
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crowe176 wrote:
Hell no, but R-acer sat on one at the bike show.
Camp332 wrote:
Good point!
R-acer wrote:
Hey...I never said anything about how it handles or how fast or slow it is.... all I said was, it [i]FELT[/i] light sitting on it, leaning...
Hey...I never said anything about how it handles or how fast or slow it is.... all I said was, it FELT light sitting on it, leaning it over compared to all the other bikes.
Bustin your chops mang. Go easy...
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davis224 12/16/2008 5:19am
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Well i sat on one and I thought it'd get headshake at high speeds. It was slow as shit too, wouldn't even bring the front wheel up. Super quiet though.

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Camp332 12/16/2008 6:39am
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davis224 wrote:
Well i sat on one and I thought it'd get headshake at high speeds. It was slow as shit too, wouldn't even bring the front wheel...
Well i sat on one and I thought it'd get headshake at high speeds. It was slow as shit too, wouldn't even bring the front wheel up. Super quiet though.
I sat on mine in my garage, and it was the best sitter I've ever sat on. "Sitter of the Year"
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R-acer 12/16/2008 6:41am
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The one at the bike show was also SUPER QUIET Evil
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Moto547 12/16/2008 10:38am
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Racer92 wrote:
547, got any pics from that race? RM250s are good machines
On Weds the Graphics and backgrounds will be here.
Thursday for top end. Clutch just replaced. Hereee goes...

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