Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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Looby321 2/22/2019 2:10pm
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40acres wrote:
If you purchase a bike out of state to skip on taxes, you still have to pay sales tax when you title the motorcycle in your...
If you purchase a bike out of state to skip on taxes, you still have to pay sales tax when you title the motorcycle in your home state.
People title dirtbikes?
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Looby321 wrote:
People title dirtbikes?
I've never bought one without it, and I never will. In my state it is usually a good indicator that the bank still owns the bike you're supposedly purchasing. For $33 it's a no-brainer here imo.
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Is it powder or cerakote? I like it. If it’s cerakote, what do they call that color ?
Graphite metallic powder coat, I'm looking into cerakote tho cant find the burnt bronze powder that looks anywhere near as good as the cerakote burnt bronze... I just tried the graphite on my starter cover wasn't sure how it would look
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Do u guys know of a chain lube that doesnt throw black specks all over everything

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lawson34 wrote:
Do u guys know of a chain lube that doesnt throw black specks all over everything
Maxima chain lube doesn’t fling. I use the chain wax
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lawson34 2/22/2019 6:39pm
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lawson34 wrote:
Do u guys know of a chain lube that doesnt throw black specks all over everything
dancolvin633 wrote:
Maxima chain lube doesn’t fling. I use the chain wax
Thx bud
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Looby321 wrote:
People title dirtbikes?
40acres wrote:
I've never bought one without it, and I never will. In my state it is usually a good indicator that the bank still owns the bike...
I've never bought one without it, and I never will. In my state it is usually a good indicator that the bank still owns the bike you're supposedly purchasing. For $33 it's a no-brainer here imo.
Same as^^^

I've titled every bike I've ever had.
Derek Harris 2/22/2019 10:14pm
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lawson34 wrote:
Do u guys know of a chain lube that doesnt throw black specks all over everything
No chain lube

Wax always acquires huge amounts grime

Lube flings and creates a lapping compound till it dries off

Yeah yeah tell me Im wrong. We tested chain and sprocket life being lubed every moto and never being lubed ever except after a wash

After that testing - I no longer lube chains at the track and use minimalist type lube after a wash followed by whiped “dry” with a rag

If you disagree and show me how much better your wheel spins after lubing it - ill counter you by saying go ride 1 lap and show me how the lube lasts.

It doesnt...and just attracts grit and grime

I believe if you get really anal - the mtb boys have it sorted out best with dry type lubes, wiping as dry as possible after and not re lube during ride

Otherwise, lube after wash for corrosion prevention and thats that

Dyno says unless the chain is haggard - no difference
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Hey guys plastic has been a head ache for me to find as my bike has close to 35 hours now I wanted to change plastic and graphics. Finally found plastic UFO plastic has all the colors. Check them out if you are ready to order
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Tomac has finally woken up
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Click588 wrote:
Hey guys plastic has been a head ache for me to find as my bike has close to 35 hours now I wanted to change plastic...
Hey guys plastic has been a head ache for me to find as my bike has close to 35 hours now I wanted to change plastic and graphics. Finally found plastic UFO plastic has all the colors. Check them out if you are ready to order
Sick I'm ordering Monday!
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Bottoming?
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No I only hear a thud when I bottom lol. Speaking of that has anyone actually had the rear tire hit the fender? Considering a ride link I don't think I've ever bottomed the shock.
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cablemonkey334 2/23/2019 6:37pm
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Just installed a link and love it , bike way more fun to ride and predictable. Do it!
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lawson34 2/23/2019 6:41pm
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Is your lower clamps to tight maybe
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Shawnh 2/23/2019 6:46pm
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D_Mash336 Check to make sure your forks are at equal levels in the triple clamps. I had the same issue with my '17 Kx450. It feels like the fork is rebounding too far, which is was since one had slipped up about 2 or 3 mm. As soon as I fixed it, the clunk went away.
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lawson34 2/23/2019 6:49pm
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DB97 wrote:
No I only hear a thud when I bottom lol. Speaking of that has anyone actually had the rear tire hit the fender? Considering a ride...
No I only hear a thud when I bottom lol. Speaking of that has anyone actually had the rear tire hit the fender? Considering a ride link I don't think I've ever bottomed the shock.
I G'd out once, over a big down hill thought my pegs almost touch the ground
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lawson34 2/23/2019 7:02pm
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cablemonkey334 wrote:
Just installed a link and love it , bike way more fun to ride and predictable. Do it!
Which link did u buy, ride engineering?

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cablemonkey334 2/23/2019 7:10pm
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cablemonkey334 wrote:
Just installed a link and love it , bike way more fun to ride and predictable. Do it!
lawson34 wrote:
Which link did u buy, ride engineering?
Ride engineering
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cablemonkey334 wrote:
Just installed a link and love it , bike way more fun to ride and predictable. Do it!
lawson34 wrote:
Which link did u buy, ride engineering?
cablemonkey334 wrote:
Ride engineering
How much seat height did the link shave off
Chris Nichols 2/24/2019 1:19am
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Just bought a ride engineering link any of you guys change fork heights? and sag?
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lawson34 2/24/2019 6:53am
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Chris Nichols wrote:
Just bought a ride engineering link any of you guys change fork heights? and sag?
I raised my forks 2mm running 105 sag but I dont have a link
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DB97 2/24/2019 6:55am
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Anyone had their seat bolt jam? Maybe I cross threaded but I ran out of patience lol.
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Nystrom7 2/24/2019 7:32am
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Why just not drill the Bolt?
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Nystrom7 wrote:
Why just not drill the Bolt?
I don't have everything at my house I'll get it from the shop Monday lol. Just wanted to wash my bike I have stuff to do.
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Holy hell ?
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Chris Nichols wrote:
Just bought a ride engineering link any of you guys change fork heights? and sag?
They explain what fork height and sag to run in their video. Let us know how it feels.
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Nystrom7 2/24/2019 7:59am
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Nystrom7 wrote:
Why just not drill the Bolt?
DB97 wrote:
I don't have everything at my house I'll get it from the shop Monday lol. Just wanted to wash my bike I have stuff to do.
Now you have a good reason to buy green plates.

Must have crosstreaded? Mine is fine but thats an easy fix with a helicoil?
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Nystrom7 wrote:
Why just not drill the Bolt?
DB97 wrote:
I don't have everything at my house I'll get it from the shop Monday lol. Just wanted to wash my bike I have stuff to do.
Nystrom7 wrote:
Now you have a good reason to buy green plates.

Must have crosstreaded? Mine is fine but thats an easy fix with a helicoil?
Maybe, no need to heli coil it's just a nut and a bolt. I'm ordering plastics Monday I just ordered graphics too.
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DB97 wrote:
I don't have everything at my house I'll get it from the shop Monday lol. Just wanted to wash my bike I have stuff to do.
Nystrom7 wrote:
Now you have a good reason to buy green plates.

Must have crosstreaded? Mine is fine but thats an easy fix with a helicoil?
DB97 wrote:
Maybe, no need to heli coil it's just a nut and a bolt. I'm ordering plastics Monday I just ordered graphics too.
Yeah My bad. Its insert nuts in the rear fender if i remember correct.
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