Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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cody41 1/22/2019 4:07pm
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Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
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Late to the party, but just built my freshy! Had a kid recently and gave me some garage time off the bike to make it how...
Late to the party, but just built my freshy! Had a kid recently and gave me some garage time off the bike to make it how I want.









I see you have a vortex Ecu. I have ridden with mine in map 1 and tried 2 on a supper dry turn track and it’s cool to feel the difference. How’s it working for you and any recommendations? New to the ecu world. Mine seems to have a bog when you rev it on the stand and I can some times feel it if I hit the gas hard out of a corner. Was wondering if I should mess with the low end dile?
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DB97 wrote:
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/05/315967/s1200_WP_20190105_11_53_35_Pro.jpg[/img]
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring.



A-kit internals.
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DB97 wrote:
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/05/315967/s1200_WP_20190105_11_53_35_Pro.jpg[/img]
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring.
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/22/319969/s1200_BBBFDF32_B67A_4D2D_AF24_CC5D53CCDE79.jpg[/img] A-kit internals.



A-kit internals.
Nice they're in better shape then mine. I was going to re coat the shaft but it's not really worth it. What compression assembly do you have? PC hasnt really told me which one will work.

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DB97 wrote:
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/05/315967/s1200_WP_20190105_11_53_35_Pro.jpg[/img]
Here's my a kit internals swapped over and a ti spring.
the kid 857 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/22/319969/s1200_BBBFDF32_B67A_4D2D_AF24_CC5D53CCDE79.jpg[/img] A-kit internals.



A-kit internals.
DB97 wrote:
Nice they're in better shape then mine. I was going to re coat the shaft but it's not really worth it. What compression assembly do you...
Nice they're in better shape then mine. I was going to re coat the shaft but it's not really worth it. What compression assembly do you have? PC hasnt really told me which one will work.
Not 100% sure. It’s from a 2013 show akit from pc.
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How much and how many hours?
$7,000 firm and 48 hours
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cody41 wrote:
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike...
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
I had a ‘16 kx 450 and think the 19 doesn’t feel as long.
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cody41 wrote:
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike...
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
Nope- Feels way smaller and agile than my 17' CRF. I swapped the stk springs to .52's and it rocks.
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the kid 857 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/22/319969/s1200_BBBFDF32_B67A_4D2D_AF24_CC5D53CCDE79.jpg[/img] A-kit internals.



A-kit internals.
DB97 wrote:
Nice they're in better shape then mine. I was going to re coat the shaft but it's not really worth it. What compression assembly do you...
Nice they're in better shape then mine. I was going to re coat the shaft but it's not really worth it. What compression assembly do you have? PC hasnt really told me which one will work.
the kid 857 wrote:
Not 100% sure. It’s from a 2013 show akit from pc.
DB97 sorry hadnt looked in a bit - The kid 857 - The HSC adjuster you have with the restrictor is an A kit adjuster, but it's the one piece style setup. PC can modify this to function in the production 19 shock. The 19 shock has the oversized HSC adjuster standard from the factory, but it doesnt have the restrictor setup that the A kit stuff has.

DB97 - Its not a "honda" specific a kit adjuster. Its basically ANY A kit HSC adjuster assembly, from kit shocks the general consumer would be able to purchase. If you called PC tomorrow and bought a brand new A kit shock as Joe Blow, you'd have this one piece style adjuster. If you purchased a second hand A kit shock that came from Pro circuit, chances are its been altered and is a 3 piece setup (no circlip retaining everything together internally). Hopefully this helps? I have photos I can show of both styles if necessary.
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DB97 sorry hadnt looked in a bit - The kid 857 - The HSC adjuster you have with the restrictor is an A kit adjuster, but...
DB97 sorry hadnt looked in a bit - The kid 857 - The HSC adjuster you have with the restrictor is an A kit adjuster, but it's the one piece style setup. PC can modify this to function in the production 19 shock. The 19 shock has the oversized HSC adjuster standard from the factory, but it doesnt have the restrictor setup that the A kit stuff has.

DB97 - Its not a "honda" specific a kit adjuster. Its basically ANY A kit HSC adjuster assembly, from kit shocks the general consumer would be able to purchase. If you called PC tomorrow and bought a brand new A kit shock as Joe Blow, you'd have this one piece style adjuster. If you purchased a second hand A kit shock that came from Pro circuit, chances are its been altered and is a 3 piece setup (no circlip retaining everything together internally). Hopefully this helps? I have photos I can show of both styles if necessary.
Thanks, I guess my problem now is finding one.
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DB97 wrote:
I've had trouble with the tm allen head bolts stripping my swingarm without being very tight my friend even warned me. Anyone else had that problem?
Yes I have this same problem on my 14 with TM bolts.
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mxb2 wrote:
Why,you dont like it?
I love it, things have come up and I can't ride for a couple months. Just selling and will buy another
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cody41 wrote:
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike...
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
Superdave19 wrote:
Nope- Feels way smaller and agile than my 17' CRF. I swapped the stk springs to .52's and it rocks.
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer my 17' YZ450F, which is a bike a lot of people bash on the handling for, and I always liked the older "big feeling" kawi's. I am a bigger guy, and I don't like a lot of front weight bias.

Does the new kawi have that traditional green stability, all in a smaller package? Or does the new bike handle more like a KTM/Husky/Suzuki/Honda now? I ride rough tracks and sand a lot, so I don't like front weight bias.
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cody41 wrote:
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike...
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
Superdave19 wrote:
Nope- Feels way smaller and agile than my 17' CRF. I swapped the stk springs to .52's and it rocks.
Freakazoid wrote:
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer...
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer my 17' YZ450F, which is a bike a lot of people bash on the handling for, and I always liked the older "big feeling" kawi's. I am a bigger guy, and I don't like a lot of front weight bias.

Does the new kawi have that traditional green stability, all in a smaller package? Or does the new bike handle more like a KTM/Husky/Suzuki/Honda now? I ride rough tracks and sand a lot, so I don't like front weight bias.
I have been riding Kxs for the past 6 years, I did buy a 16 factory ktm and hated it... good motor but never got comfortable. The new kawi has a familiar feel compared to the older models I.e 13-18. The 19 just turns better and seems to follow a rut and not stand you up. You can rear steer the bike like old just not as much. This bike is much more nimble. It’s a point and Shoot kind of ride and it really responds to your body position. I run my chain on the long side with the axel block 3/4 of the way back. And get great stability. Motor is smooth and very predictable,
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mxb2 wrote:
Why,you dont like it?
Cygrace74 wrote:
I love it, things have come up and I can't ride for a couple months. Just selling and will buy another
10-4. Thanks
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cody41 wrote:
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike...
Do any of you 19’ kx450 owners feel like the bike is long? I had a 13’ and have rode multiple 16/17 models and the bike felt very long compared to a yamaha, ktm, or Honda
Superdave19 wrote:
Nope- Feels way smaller and agile than my 17' CRF. I swapped the stk springs to .52's and it rocks.
Freakazoid wrote:
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer...
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer my 17' YZ450F, which is a bike a lot of people bash on the handling for, and I always liked the older "big feeling" kawi's. I am a bigger guy, and I don't like a lot of front weight bias.

Does the new kawi have that traditional green stability, all in a smaller package? Or does the new bike handle more like a KTM/Husky/Suzuki/Honda now? I ride rough tracks and sand a lot, so I don't like front weight bias.
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike.

Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple weeks...

pic of when i brought it home 2 months ago





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Superdave19 wrote:
Nope- Feels way smaller and agile than my 17' CRF. I swapped the stk springs to .52's and it rocks.
Freakazoid wrote:
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer...
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer my 17' YZ450F, which is a bike a lot of people bash on the handling for, and I always liked the older "big feeling" kawi's. I am a bigger guy, and I don't like a lot of front weight bias.

Does the new kawi have that traditional green stability, all in a smaller package? Or does the new bike handle more like a KTM/Husky/Suzuki/Honda now? I ride rough tracks and sand a lot, so I don't like front weight bias.
the kid 857 wrote:
I have been riding Kxs for the past 6 years, I did buy a 16 factory ktm and hated it... good motor but never got comfortable...
I have been riding Kxs for the past 6 years, I did buy a 16 factory ktm and hated it... good motor but never got comfortable. The new kawi has a familiar feel compared to the older models I.e 13-18. The 19 just turns better and seems to follow a rut and not stand you up. You can rear steer the bike like old just not as much. This bike is much more nimble. It’s a point and Shoot kind of ride and it really responds to your body position. I run my chain on the long side with the axel block 3/4 of the way back. And get great stability. Motor is smooth and very predictable,
How s motor compare?
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Superdave19 1/26/2019 11:45am
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Freakazoid wrote:
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer...
How does the new KX chassis feel compared to your Husky? I have a 2018 FC350 that I don't really like the handling on. I prefer my 17' YZ450F, which is a bike a lot of people bash on the handling for, and I always liked the older "big feeling" kawi's. I am a bigger guy, and I don't like a lot of front weight bias.

Does the new kawi have that traditional green stability, all in a smaller package? Or does the new bike handle more like a KTM/Husky/Suzuki/Honda now? I ride rough tracks and sand a lot, so I don't like front weight bias.
Like the kid says- Ergos are very comfy, but I get along with most anything. Totally love my Husky, and believe it or not, I prefer to race the two stroke. The Kawi does turn way better than the previous gens..much more front end bias- almost effortless. Motor is good, snappy, and overall the bike is light feeling. I also love the 17' & 18' KTMs, but the 19's, not so much.

Can't go wrong with Green for 19'-

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How do you guys think this bike would work in GNCC/east coast off road races? Looking at getting one and ditching my '18 KTM 250XC two stroke. I hate the way the KTM handles and the suspension blows. Just worried this much power will gut me and it will stall a lot in some of the tight stuff.
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SLAPAHO wrote:
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike. Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple...
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike.

Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple weeks...

pic of when i brought it home 2 months ago





I saw a guy riding with the yosh exhaust, it looks even longer than the stocker.
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tackomoto wrote:
How do you guys think this bike would work in GNCC/east coast off road races? Looking at getting one and ditching my '18 KTM 250XC two...
How do you guys think this bike would work in GNCC/east coast off road races? Looking at getting one and ditching my '18 KTM 250XC two stroke. I hate the way the KTM handles and the suspension blows. Just worried this much power will gut me and it will stall a lot in some of the tight stuff.
I think it would do good. It’s got some power but it’s very linear and manageable.
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tackomoto wrote:
How do you guys think this bike would work in GNCC/east coast off road races? Looking at getting one and ditching my '18 KTM 250XC two...
How do you guys think this bike would work in GNCC/east coast off road races? Looking at getting one and ditching my '18 KTM 250XC two stroke. I hate the way the KTM handles and the suspension blows. Just worried this much power will gut me and it will stall a lot in some of the tight stuff.
D_Mash336 wrote:
I think it would do good. It’s got some power but it’s very linear and manageable.
There will be 2 Kawasaki team green teams in GNCC this year that I know of

Precision Concepts has been racing them off road in the West and winning titles and last weekend 2 of the Preceision Concepts riders finished 2nd and 3rd.


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SLAPAHO wrote:
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike. Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple...
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike.

Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple weeks...

pic of when i brought it home 2 months ago





50dippin wrote:
I saw a guy riding with the yosh exhaust, it looks even longer than the stocker.
i didn't think that was possible. if that's the case, i'll prolly just get the FMF....

I saw a short clip of ML512 with one on a kx, but couldn't really tell how long it was from that....
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To all the guys running PC pipes, how many have had the subframe break and how many have had no problem at all? I am not far away from picking up a 19 and I'd like to go pc but fmf has the s mount that looks to prevent that problem.
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I broke mine but both PC and Kawasaki took care of it. I put some extra support on the new subframe and have a our 15 hours now with no problem
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SLAPAHO wrote:
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike. Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple...
It turns like my 2012 RMZ, i was very surprised. Love this bike.

Still waiting for my Yosh exhaust... supposed to be here in a couple weeks...

pic of when i brought it home 2 months ago





50dippin wrote:
I saw a guy riding with the yosh exhaust, it looks even longer than the stocker.
SLAPAHO wrote:
i didn't think that was possible. if that's the case, i'll prolly just get the FMF.... I saw a short clip of ML512 with one on...
i didn't think that was possible. if that's the case, i'll prolly just get the FMF....

I saw a short clip of ML512 with one on a kx, but couldn't really tell how long it was from that....
I think I'm the only one that has one other than the other one we used as a test unit but that one went to Idaho...it was probably me that had it from what he's talking about. Yo Slap, go Yosh...I tried the FMF...go Yosh. If you want it sooner, hit me up, might be able to help you there.
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WW444 wrote:
To all the guys running PC pipes, how many have had the subframe break and how many have had no problem at all? I am not...
To all the guys running PC pipes, how many have had the subframe break and how many have had no problem at all? I am not far away from picking up a 19 and I'd like to go pc but fmf has the s mount that looks to prevent that problem.
Mine didn't break but I got the sub frame welded just in case. Brett at ICW did it for me $40.
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SLAPAHO wrote:
i didn't think that was possible. if that's the case, i'll prolly just get the FMF.... I saw a short clip of ML512 with one on...
i didn't think that was possible. if that's the case, i'll prolly just get the FMF....

I saw a short clip of ML512 with one on a kx, but couldn't really tell how long it was from that....


Again, I'm no exhaust expert but you would think a company would be able to make these things a bit shorter. Whoever makes it the shortest sells the most imo.

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