Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

Duncster316 wrote:

Man, sorry to hear about your issues DB! Hope you can get it sorted quick like. On the maintenance note, anyone know the quickest/easiest way to...

Man, sorry to hear about your issues DB! Hope you can get it sorted quick like. On the maintenance note, anyone know the quickest/easiest way to get a service manual on these 19’s? Dealer or?

Moto520 wrote:

So far.....awesome bike. Ive got the Works Connection skid plate, radiator braces, phantom tall foam and Guts racing seat cover, Titanium Propegs, Pro Circuit throttle tube...

So far.....awesome bike. Ive got the Works Connection skid plate, radiator braces, phantom tall foam and Guts racing seat cover, Titanium Propegs, Pro Circuit throttle tube, TM Designworks lower roller, Renthal Fatbar, and a bunch of other crap that won’t make me any faster. Waiting on the FMF full exhaust and the full Hinson clutch kit is about to get installed. Beautiful bike to look at thats for sure.

Moto520 wrote:

So far.....awesome bike. Ive got the Works Connection skid plate, radiator braces, phantom tall foam and Guts racing seat cover, Titanium Propegs, Pro Circuit throttle tube...

So far.....awesome bike. Ive got the Works Connection skid plate, radiator braces, phantom tall foam and Guts racing seat cover, Titanium Propegs, Pro Circuit throttle tube, TM Designworks lower roller, Renthal Fatbar, and a bunch of other crap that won’t make me any faster. Waiting on the FMF full exhaust and the full Hinson clutch kit is about to get installed. Beautiful bike to look at thats for sure.

D_Mash336 wrote:

T.m. Designs roller, did you have to replace the mount/post it dits on? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/17/310934/s1200_4079A3D6_B70E_42AF_81FB_2477FF31D07B.jpg[/img]

T.m. Designs roller, did you have to replace the mount/post it dits on?

Moto520 wrote:

No....you get the roller and bearing. The post from the bike is still used.

Moto520 wrote:

No....you get the roller and bearing. The post from the bike is still used.

D_Mash336 wrote:

I got the power lip roller but the post was too short

Moto520 wrote:

No....you get the roller and bearing. The post from the bike is still used.

D_Mash336 wrote:

I got the power lip roller but the post was too short

mnomis484 wrote:

then it probably was for the 2018 model, which is a bit narrower. My clutch lever pull continuoisly got a bit harder (15 hours now), so...

then it probably was for the 2018 model, which is a bit narrower.

My clutch lever pull continuoisly got a bit harder (15 hours now), so i disassembled the lever and the bushings and it looks like there is not even the slightest bit of grease on there from the factory, thus creating a lot of friction after a couple hours. Cleaned and greased everything and its as good/ easy to pull as new, . So i would recommend to everyone to put a bit of grease on the bushings.

DB97 wrote:

Well finally got the compression tester. 0 psi FML. Was doing a sight lap not even riding...

DB97 wrote:

Well finally got the compression tester. 0 psi FML. Was doing a sight lap not even riding...

40acres wrote:

Something seems off. You'd get at least 1psi without the piston even installed.

dancolvin633 wrote:

Here’s some pics of mine. Just finished it for the most part. Still have some Cerekote work to do. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/12/309538/s1200_A0598FD5_C738_4E1C_B964_6D186E9F16C9.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/12/309539/s1200_999B1B61_73E4_4DCB_A8AF_6F74E923BB45.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/12/309541/s1200_42FF0DD3_AD73_4E34_BBFD_AE10E4D617D9.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/12/309540/s1200_55BA623C_DE7E_4490_A942_01E4C97A1E67.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/12/309542/s1200_91C32A38_E7B4_4671_AE5C_007C07DE52E0.jpg[/img]

Here’s some pics of mine. Just finished it for the most part. Still have some Cerekote work to do.

Paul333 wrote:

All I can say is WOW awesome bike. May I ask what skid plate that is?

DB97 wrote:

It's not a digital gauge the first line is 30 psi. Probably not sensitive enough to tell. Regardless it's toast.

DB97 wrote:

It's not a digital gauge the first line is 30 psi. Probably not sensitive enough to tell. Regardless it's toast.

Markopolo400 wrote:

Damn that sucks

DB97 wrote:

It's not a digital gauge the first line is 30 psi. Probably not sensitive enough to tell. Regardless it's toast.

Markopolo400 wrote:

Damn that sucks

DB97 wrote:

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to...

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to. I don't like people working on my bike so I'm debating if I should just check it out myself. It's not locked up so maybe it won't be a huge deal but who knows.

Markopolo400 wrote:

Damn that sucks

DB97 wrote:

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to...

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to. I don't like people working on my bike so I'm debating if I should just check it out myself. It's not locked up so maybe it won't be a huge deal but who knows.

Kyle_Liebaert wrote:

My bet is a cracked piston! Cylinder will be ok. Get in there and keep us posted. Good luck! I put a .52 spring in one...

My bet is a cracked piston! Cylinder will be ok. Get in there and keep us posted. Good luck!

I put a .52 spring in one fork leg and did the clutch mod. Removed judder setup. This bike is so damn good it blows me away every time I ride it.

Shawnh wrote:

I was just wondering what you notice most about the clutch mod and in what types of dirt is it most noticeable? Also, was the spring...

I was just wondering what you notice most about the clutch mod and in what types of dirt is it most noticeable? Also, was the spring very noticeable? I am a 175 lbs ex local pro and can still get around pretty fast, and I am in love with the forks but if it makes a big difference I may change it out. Thanks!

Shawnh wrote:

I was just wondering what you notice most about the clutch mod and in what types of dirt is it most noticeable? Also, was the spring...

I was just wondering what you notice most about the clutch mod and in what types of dirt is it most noticeable? Also, was the spring very noticeable? I am a 175 lbs ex local pro and can still get around pretty fast, and I am in love with the forks but if it makes a big difference I may change it out. Thanks!

Kyle_Liebaert wrote:

I felt it almost changed the engagement point. Its right at the beginning of clutch pull now. Before it seemed i had to pull the clutch...

I felt it almost changed the engagement point. Its right at the beginning of clutch pull now. Before it seemed i had to pull the clutch in a touch more.

The spring i noticed mainly it didnt oversteer as much. Im 175 lbs too. It rode a bit higher in the stroke. And i had to move my sag from 107-104. Forks 2mm up in clamps. Just settles into ruts much nicer. No over steer or under steer. Less knifing in soft dirt. Stock clicker setting except i went one softer on compression. Works awesome

DB97 wrote:

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to...

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to. I don't like people working on my bike so I'm debating if I should just check it out myself. It's not locked up so maybe it won't be a huge deal but who knows.

DB97 wrote:

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to...

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to. I don't like people working on my bike so I'm debating if I should just check it out myself. It's not locked up so maybe it won't be a huge deal but who knows.

Markopolo400 wrote:

Might be worth it to pull the valve cover off and have a look at least. Maybe it's something weird like the auto decomp system stuck...

Might be worth it to pull the valve cover off and have a look at least. Maybe it's something weird like the auto decomp system stuck? Did it make any bad noises when it shut off?

Keep us posted on what you find.

DB97 wrote:

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to...

Yeah at least I was going 5mph and it didn't get catastrophic. I told my dealer maybe kawi will help but I don't expect them to. I don't like people working on my bike so I'm debating if I should just check it out myself. It's not locked up so maybe it won't be a huge deal but who knows.

Markopolo400 wrote:

Might be worth it to pull the valve cover off and have a look at least. Maybe it's something weird like the auto decomp system stuck...

Might be worth it to pull the valve cover off and have a look at least. Maybe it's something weird like the auto decomp system stuck? Did it make any bad noises when it shut off?

Keep us posted on what you find.

DB97 wrote:

Yeah I just washed it with the tank off so it's clean before I open the top. I'm going to take it apart tomorrow. Didn't hear...

Yeah I just washed it with the tank off so it's clean before I open the top. I'm going to take it apart tomorrow. Didn't hear metal crunching or anything just cut out abrubtly when I gave it gas after putting to the track.

40acres wrote:

Yikes... are they aluminum flakes?

DB97 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/19/311482/s1200_WP_20181219_22_36_56_Pro.jpg[/img]