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sponsored extreme off-road riders use the xc-w chassis while the Americans like Cody Webb use the Linkage chassis. I have moto'd my 250 XC-W (PDS) and it works well, although I run the SX ignition and head. Another brand to think about is a TM. They just redid their 2 stroke engines and added electric start. They use the same KYB sss forks as yamaha. I was thinking of getting one for my next bike. They really aren't much more expensive than KTM/HUSKY.
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Great feedback, if I were a gambling man, I would bet that I will have pictures to post by the end of the week.
I’ll give my $.02. I jumped straight to a 450 after not riding for a over decade. The last bike I, well my parents lol, actually owned was a CR80. I now have a ‘15 FC450 and I love it. Like all 450s, it has a ridiculous amount of power, but my bike is so smooth..and the new models are arguably smoother with the power delivery. I’m just an average sized guy at 190 and it’s perfect for me. My reasoning for the 450, besides being a killer deal financially, was I would rather have the power and not need it, than need it and not have it.
I used to get around a track quite well. I stopped doing local races due to work commitments and brought a yz 250 2 stroke. Idea was cheap maintence, super fun etc etc. 2 stroke was heaps of fun playing around, bush riding etc it just wasnt for me on the track. 4 stokes have made me super lazy. Just having to be on the pipe to get a bit of flow happening was too much work.
Had a 250f and found myself revving it too much, 2008 crf with a soft heads $$$$. so stepped up to a 450. Wouldnt go back, just having that extra power is so handy, you can cruise around a track easily and then wind it on and clear a jumps etc.
I find bikes power isnt that important as in too much, just depends on how hard your twisting it.
-Bigger guys / slower guys like the 2018 frame better from the reviews
-2018 air-box well known and popular
-2018 bike just spoke to me.
-The Bike just spoke to me. I could not get excited or comfortable on a KX or YZ.
-KTM smooth power delivery.
Ultimately, the package deal was a
19 YZ 65 for my son
18 KTM 450 SX for me
18 KTM 250 SX for my wife (she was better than me back in the day)
Lets just say by going with 18 inventory and working a commitment for 3 bikes, I was able to go with the dealer that I know and trust, and they gave me a very good deal. I could not be happier.j
Have a few weeks of winter left to get suspension components, and things ready.
The 450 power is amazing. I just idle along in upper gears riding out in the desert. The engine never works saving wear and tear. It laughs at my 220 lbs and glad I went 450. I hate wringing bikes out.
My son was blown away when I got home. breath of new life and excitement into the whole family!!
Eaton Rapids..holy smokes I work in Char-lot.
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Just maybe he remembered the link count on his new chain. I always do. Its not tough.
-Need to get in shape
-Need to scout the racing scene
D14 makes you start in a "C" class then earn points to advance, so for sure I'll be starting in the class that makes the most sense.
First meal of the day at 1 or 2 PM and last meal at 8 PM. Breakfast is for fat people. I dropped 15 pounds in 1 month with no problem so you will be down to your fighting weight soon. Oddly enough, meat makes you skinny, also look at the Carnivore diet. (YouTube Dr. Shawn Baker)
Most important is to ride slow and get the body back in shape so you can stay healthy. Here in TX we lose a few riders every year to the heat so go slowly and don't get hurt.
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