2016 KX450 Anybody got one?

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Jenkins398 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/06/12/138784/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Just picked her up last week. 5 years without riding, im ready to get back into it.


Just picked her up last week. 5 years without riding, im ready to get back into it.
Kawi4life wrote:
It's been 5 years for me too (last bike was a 2007 KX450f). I REALLY have my eye on a new 2016 KX450f. First set back...
It's been 5 years for me too (last bike was a 2007 KX450f). I REALLY have my eye on a new 2016 KX450f. First set back is no place to ride followed by I'll be 39 in less than a month and feel like I'm too old...
Dude... You are NOT too old, just turned 43 and started riding again after 12 year break. I can promise you the youngest you feel is when you are riding... Just go have fun, twist the throttle and smile from ear to ear!!!
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Indy mxer wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/06/13/138955/s1200_2016_450.jpg[/img] Finally got to put in a good day on my bike Saturday on a really rough track. Haven't had the chance to ride a lot...


Finally got to put in a good day on my bike Saturday on a really rough track. Haven't had the chance to ride a lot so far this year. Factory Connection suspension worked great. I like the air forks and just made sure fork air pressure was correct.
I love the bike after coming off many years riding a 250F.
The bike feels a lot like my 250. FMF slip-on definitely sounds better than stock, plus it saves a little weight.

Only thing I need to do is cut my seat down, since I'm 5'6 it's a bit tall for me.
man I liked your graphics setup so much from decal works had to get one myself. just put it on with acerbics flo green plastics. just edited a few differences on mine. You bike looks great. Here's mine

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MX4EVR 7/28/2016 8:49pm
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I just bought one
Parked the 2011 YZ 250
Just so I can hear that smoker zing once a month


I love it
Tons of power and tracks well
I'm lazy and hate checking the air forks
So I make my son do it

Bought the son a 2016 KX 250F as well I love him like my dad loves me
100%
Kx125rider 7/28/2016 9:07pm
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Jenkins398 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/06/12/138784/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Just picked her up last week. 5 years without riding, im ready to get back into it.


Just picked her up last week. 5 years without riding, im ready to get back into it.
Kawi4life wrote:
It's been 5 years for me too (last bike was a 2007 KX450f). I REALLY have my eye on a new 2016 KX450f. First set back...
It's been 5 years for me too (last bike was a 2007 KX450f). I REALLY have my eye on a new 2016 KX450f. First set back is no place to ride followed by I'll be 39 in less than a month and feel like I'm too old...
bvm111 wrote:
Dude... You are NOT too old, just turned 43 and started riding again after 12 year break. I can promise you the youngest you feel is...
Dude... You are NOT too old, just turned 43 and started riding again after 12 year break. I can promise you the youngest you feel is when you are riding... Just go have fun, twist the throttle and smile from ear to ear!!!
Agree, a few guys at my local track must be in their late 60s and still tearin it up.

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RiverockMX 7/31/2016 12:05pm
7/31/2016 12:05pm
Anyone using a frame grip like the Acerbis guard/grip? I shred tape in one ride so was considering the Acerbis.

Wonder if and issues or if they felt bulky at all...
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Well last night I got a call from Scott at Hillsboro motosports and he wants to buy back the 05' RM250 I bought from them two months ago , for the same price I paid for it. I'm putting that money down on my new Kawi 450 today and may very well take mine home tonight. If that doesn't work out , I'll be bring it home in a couple weeks when I pay it off!

Excited as hell right now! Been off the 450's for about 1.5yrs and that new 450 just feels " right! "

Going to have to re-read through this thread for all the good pointers.
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RiverockMX wrote:
Anyone using a frame grip like the Acerbis guard/grip? I shred tape in one ride so was considering the Acerbis. Wonder if and issues or if...
Anyone using a frame grip like the Acerbis guard/grip? I shred tape in one ride so was considering the Acerbis.

Wonder if and issues or if they felt bulky at all...
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and as you said, one ride and it is wore right thru to the frame. I do not feel they are bulky or anything relative to that whatsoever.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 8/6/2016 8:29am
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RiverockMX wrote:
Anyone using a frame grip like the Acerbis guard/grip? I shred tape in one ride so was considering the Acerbis. Wonder if and issues or if...
Anyone using a frame grip like the Acerbis guard/grip? I shred tape in one ride so was considering the Acerbis.

Wonder if and issues or if they felt bulky at all...
You should look into the frame grip from Squid Decals. Lasts much longer than other frame grip. Not as good as frame guards but it will hold up a few weeks rather than 1 ride.
Jeff @ https://www.squiddecals.com
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jeffro503 8/6/2016 8:33am
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Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15' on down.
rocketsocks26 8/6/2016 10:22am
8/6/2016 10:22am
If anyone is looking for great prices on these kx450 theirs a shop in delaware that has insane prices, $6300 otd on 16 kx450.
RiverockMX 8/6/2016 10:45am
8/6/2016 10:45am
tomm55x wrote:
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and...
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and as you said, one ride and it is wore right thru to the frame. I do not feel they are bulky or anything relative to that whatsoever.
Thanks tomm55x, good to hear!

Carlino, nothing really to see on Squid's site..links don't work for me.
RiverockMX 8/6/2016 10:49am
8/6/2016 10:49am
jeffro503 wrote:
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15'...
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15' on down.
Acerbis does for sure, possibly Rtech as well. Rob Fox and others have posted pics on this thread with the flo plastic.
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bvm111 8/6/2016 11:12am
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Anyone know of good OTD prices on the west coast... Seems most dealers don't like to answer emails!
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Will_Cuthbert wrote:
Anyone had any trouble with their 2016? Mine kicked back on the kickstart and cracked the kickstart assembly and crankcase @ 1.5hrs and before anyone says...
Anyone had any trouble with their 2016? Mine kicked back on the kickstart and cracked the kickstart assembly and crankcase @ 1.5hrs and before anyone says it no I don't or never have pulled on any throttle when starting it or any other injected bike





egg449 wrote:
How could you tell the damage was done without pulling the thing apart? What were the signs?
Any answer on this yet? I wonder too..how would you know this happened?
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Will_Cuthbert wrote:
Anyone had any trouble with their 2016? Mine kicked back on the kickstart and cracked the kickstart assembly and crankcase @ 1.5hrs and before anyone says...
Anyone had any trouble with their 2016? Mine kicked back on the kickstart and cracked the kickstart assembly and crankcase @ 1.5hrs and before anyone says it no I don't or never have pulled on any throttle when starting it or any other injected bike





egg449 wrote:
How could you tell the damage was done without pulling the thing apart? What were the signs?
rutsmash wrote:
Any answer on this yet? I wonder too..how would you know this happened?
Has your bike ever backfired when kicking and you felt it back through your boot?That is the cause of the above. If it tends to backfire either little ones a bunch of times or one big one will do it.
ask your self the following?
does the k/starter return to the original location ever time?
does it return slow?
do you somtimes have to pull it back up with your hand or foot?
does it engage in a slightly lower position than normal?
does it somtimes feel like it skips or slips before it grabs and kicks through?
any of the above symptoms and it might be time to pull the cover and look. if yours tends to back fire it is best to let the kicker return immediately. I dont think back fire is a very common thing these days.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 8/6/2016 6:56pm
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tomm55x wrote:
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and...
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and as you said, one ride and it is wore right thru to the frame. I do not feel they are bulky or anything relative to that whatsoever.
RiverockMX wrote:
Thanks tomm55x, good to hear!

Carlino, nothing really to see on Squid's site..links don't work for me.
Here's his E-mail and number:
janton@squiddecals.com
(413) 384-9727

They are the ones BTO uses. I believe he makes them for P3 as well.



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RJMX834 8/6/2016 9:07pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15'...
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15' on down.
yes I have them on my bike now. acerbics has them out. scroll up a few posts and you'll see my bike with them on it. I love the flo green look.
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jeffro503 8/7/2016 12:08pm
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jeffro503 wrote:
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15'...
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15' on down.
RJMX834 wrote:
yes I have them on my bike now. acerbics has them out. scroll up a few posts and you'll see my bike with them on it...
yes I have them on my bike now. acerbics has them out. scroll up a few posts and you'll see my bike with them on it. I love the flo green look.
Thanks RJ! I guess I should have scrolled up a little bit. That color scheme you have looks really , really nice! I'll definitely be doing the same plastic kit on mine. Love that flo green!

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RiverockMX 8/7/2016 12:39pm
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tomm55x wrote:
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and...
I have put a pair of the acerbis frame guards on my Yamaha and so far they have been fantastic!! I was using grip tape and as you said, one ride and it is wore right thru to the frame. I do not feel they are bulky or anything relative to that whatsoever.
RiverockMX wrote:
Thanks tomm55x, good to hear!

Carlino, nothing really to see on Squid's site..links don't work for me.
CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Here's his E-mail and number: janton@squiddecals.com (413) 384-9727 They are the ones BTO uses. I believe he makes them for P3 as well. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/06/146149/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/06/146150/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Here's his E-mail and number:
janton@squiddecals.com
(413) 384-9727

They are the ones BTO uses. I believe he makes them for P3 as well.



Those look way cool, I'm going to contact him.. Thanks!
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does anyone knows an aftermarket seat brand? i have read that the '17 comes with a more rigid seat that the '16 but the oem cost 300$
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jeffro503 wrote:
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15'...
Quick question : did anyone come out with the flo green plastic set for the 16' model yet? I've only seen it available for the 15' on down.
Yes you can get everything except fork guards in flo green from acerbis.

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Indy mxer wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/06/13/138955/s1200_2016_450.jpg[/img] Finally got to put in a good day on my bike Saturday on a really rough track. Haven't had the chance to ride a lot...


Finally got to put in a good day on my bike Saturday on a really rough track. Haven't had the chance to ride a lot so far this year. Factory Connection suspension worked great. I like the air forks and just made sure fork air pressure was correct.
I love the bike after coming off many years riding a 250F.
The bike feels a lot like my 250. FMF slip-on definitely sounds better than stock, plus it saves a little weight.

Only thing I need to do is cut my seat down, since I'm 5'6 it's a bit tall for me.
RJMX834 wrote:
man I liked your graphics setup so much from decal works had to get one myself. just put it on with acerbics flo green plastics. just...
man I liked your graphics setup so much from decal works had to get one myself. just put it on with acerbics flo green plastics. just edited a few differences on mine. You bike looks great. Here's mine

Nice! I like the flo green. That might be my next purchase.
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TSCHAM101 9/22/2016 5:39pm
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whats everybody running for gearing? im thinking im going to a 51 in the rear...
RiverockMX 9/22/2016 7:15pm
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TSCHAM101 wrote:
whats everybody running for gearing? im thinking im going to a 51 in the rear...
Happy with the 51, seems to work really well.
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ricko 9/22/2016 7:44pm
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I see pro circuit released their 2017 exhaust. it's a different part number from the 2016. fmf has same part number for 2016 and 2017 systems.
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I talked to PC about it today. They changed the muffler a little bit for the 17. Physically the 16 and 17 are the same and will fit either or.
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ricko 9/23/2016 10:29am
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dancolvin633 wrote:
I talked to PC about it today. They changed the muffler a little bit for the 17. Physically the 16 and 17 are the same and...
I talked to PC about it today. They changed the muffler a little bit for the 17. Physically the 16 and 17 are the same and will fit either or.
Cool, good to know, no idea why they wouldn't just update the 16 exhaust and sell it under one part number, seems to make more sense.
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anzzz73 9/28/2016 2:13am
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Has some made some change to improve front end traction and works?
mjr119 12/19/2016 4:51pm
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Anyone have an A kit on their 16? I'm about to swap mine over from my 250f. Will the shock fit? Anyone know?
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mjr119 wrote:
Anyone have an A kit on their 16? I'm about to swap mine over from my 250f. Will the shock fit? Anyone know?
I just bought a set of sff air a kit but it wont be here untill Thursday. I can't put it on untill end of next week I'll be out of town as well. Might as well try since you already have a set it should fit.

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