Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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DB97 3/26/2019 6:09pm
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use...
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use that much rear brake. I remember someone saying they had the same issue but I went through the thread and can’t find the answer to that problem.
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines it stopped dragging.
Chris Nichols 3/26/2019 9:14pm
3/26/2019 9:14pm
JohnnyD13 wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use...
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use that much rear brake. I remember someone saying they had the same issue but I went through the thread and can’t find the answer to that problem.
DB97 wrote:
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines...
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines it stopped dragging.
I’m having this issue as we speak it’s really frustrating as I’ve replaced the pin and onto my third set of brake pads would love to hear peoples answers
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JohnnyD13 3/27/2019 5:00am
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use...
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the rear rotors getting so hot the color changes. I don’t drag mine or even really use that much rear brake. I remember someone saying they had the same issue but I went through the thread and can’t find the answer to that problem.
DB97 wrote:
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines...
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines it stopped dragging.
Chris Nichols wrote:
I’m having this issue as we speak it’s really frustrating as I’ve replaced the pin and onto my third set of brake pads would love to...
I’m having this issue as we speak it’s really frustrating as I’ve replaced the pin and onto my third set of brake pads would love to hear peoples answers
I’ll order a line today. Front seems fine. I really didn’t want to touch my bike but that’s impossible. My fork seals have started leaking but I think it’s because I didn’t bleed the air. I’ve been on air forks for so long I forgot about bleeding the air after a ride.
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DB97 3/27/2019 5:25am
3/27/2019 5:25am
DB97 wrote:
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines...
Mine was dragging all the time. The brake pin had grooves already but that didn't fix it. For some reason when I installed braided brake lines it stopped dragging.
Chris Nichols wrote:
I’m having this issue as we speak it’s really frustrating as I’ve replaced the pin and onto my third set of brake pads would love to...
I’m having this issue as we speak it’s really frustrating as I’ve replaced the pin and onto my third set of brake pads would love to hear peoples answers
JohnnyD13 wrote:
I’ll order a line today. Front seems fine. I really didn’t want to touch my bike but that’s impossible. My fork seals have started leaking but...
I’ll order a line today. Front seems fine. I really didn’t want to touch my bike but that’s impossible. My fork seals have started leaking but I think it’s because I didn’t bleed the air. I’ve been on air forks for so long I forgot about bleeding the air after a ride.
I use core Moto lines but I'm sure any braided line will work. My front was fine too only the rear but I like the feel so I got both.

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Duncster316 3/27/2019 9:50am
3/27/2019 9:50am
A little graphics refresh courtesy of 180 Decals Smile
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Nystrom7 3/27/2019 10:01am
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Duncster316 wrote:
A little graphics refresh courtesy of 180 Decals :) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334336/s1200_4ED1E585_29CA_4A67_9E53_9E9FA51973FE.jpg[/img]
A little graphics refresh courtesy of 180 Decals Smile
Sweet, like the clean look ?
Duncster316 3/27/2019 10:12am
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Thanks man! Think this set turned out pretty nice. Here’s the other side.
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lawson34 3/27/2019 10:21am
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Great lookin bikes
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Nystrom7 3/27/2019 10:37am
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Duncster316 wrote:
Thanks man! Think this set turned out pretty nice. Here’s [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334343/s1200_98C5D904_5326_4095_A555_F94D1B34C689.jpg[/img] the other side.
Thanks man! Think this set turned out pretty nice. Here’s the other side.
For sure?

You guys got alot of trick stuff in US. Its alot of things i would like to buy but most companies have huge shipping costs and then the insane imoprt charges here makes everything twice as expensive. Its hard to get companies to send stuff as gifts nowdays
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lawson34 3/27/2019 12:57pm
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Duncster316 wrote:
Thanks man! Think this set turned out pretty nice. Here’s [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334343/s1200_98C5D904_5326_4095_A555_F94D1B34C689.jpg[/img] the other side.
Thanks man! Think this set turned out pretty nice. Here’s the other side.
Nystrom7 wrote:
For sure? You guys got alot of trick stuff in US. Its alot of things i would like to buy but most companies have huge shipping...
For sure?

You guys got alot of trick stuff in US. Its alot of things i would like to buy but most companies have huge shipping costs and then the insane imoprt charges here makes everything twice as expensive. Its hard to get companies to send stuff as gifts nowdays
Hang in there bud, add a little at time
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lawson34 3/27/2019 3:58pm
3/27/2019 3:58pm
I'm so glad winter is over, spent all winter rubbin and polishing it's time scratch this bitch up... gonna give these a shot
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lawson34 3/27/2019 6:48pm
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I have a GPS app that shows distance and max speed and a few other things, but to the point when the bike gets up to 70mph I start getting head shake got my forks up 2 mm... is this happening to u guys
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DB97 3/27/2019 6:51pm
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lawson34 wrote:
I have a GPS app that shows distance and max speed and a few other things, but to the point when the bike gets up to...
I have a GPS app that shows distance and max speed and a few other things, but to the point when the bike gets up to 70mph I start getting head shake got my forks up 2 mm... is this happening to u guys
Seems like an extreme speed lol.
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lawson34 3/27/2019 7:11pm
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Oh I'm old and slow everywhere but a straight line in a field just hate head shake, I let off instantly
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DB97 3/27/2019 7:15pm
3/27/2019 7:15pm
lawson34 wrote:
Oh I'm old and slow everywhere but a straight line in a field just hate head shake, I let off instantly
Could get a stabilizer but unless you're racing the desert or something kinda pointless. Not a realistic speed for mx.
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lawson34 3/27/2019 7:18pm
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No racing for me, was just wondering if it was my setup or just the bikes nature is all
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DB97 3/27/2019 7:22pm
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lawson34 wrote:
No racing for me, was just wondering if it was my setup or just the bikes nature is all
Idk never gone 70 lol.
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DJAKE 3/27/2019 8:08pm
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Duncster316 wrote:
A little graphics refresh courtesy of 180 Decals :) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334336/s1200_4ED1E585_29CA_4A67_9E53_9E9FA51973FE.jpg[/img]
A little graphics refresh courtesy of 180 Decals Smile
Pretty crappy that 180 Decals can't match Kawi green. Other than that sweet bike!
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dancolvin633 3/27/2019 9:21pm
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Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them!


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Click588 3/28/2019 3:14am
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dancolvin633 wrote:
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334531/s1200_DE38A632_D052_4C92_9734_629E1E744D52.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334532/s1200_30E8E66F_9E3F_485D_8D5C_03A316703367.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334530/s1200_750AB72C_FFF6_48B6_B304_58093697DF6F.jpg[/img]
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them!


What skid plate is that? Bike looks good
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lawson34 3/28/2019 5:43am
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dancolvin633 wrote:
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334531/s1200_DE38A632_D052_4C92_9734_629E1E744D52.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334532/s1200_30E8E66F_9E3F_485D_8D5C_03A316703367.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334530/s1200_750AB72C_FFF6_48B6_B304_58093697DF6F.jpg[/img]
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them!


Click588 wrote:
What skid plate is that? Bike looks good
I believe it's a CRM
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dancolvin633 wrote:
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334531/s1200_DE38A632_D052_4C92_9734_629E1E744D52.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334532/s1200_30E8E66F_9E3F_485D_8D5C_03A316703367.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334530/s1200_750AB72C_FFF6_48B6_B304_58093697DF6F.jpg[/img]
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them!


Click588 wrote:
What skid plate is that? Bike looks good
It is a CRM
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50dippin 3/28/2019 10:24am
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dancolvin633 wrote:
It is a CRM
Where did you buy it, I only see an add to wishlist button on their site.

Also, has anyone tried the p3 skid plate yet? They have it for sale on their website but have no pictures.
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lawson34 3/28/2019 12:00pm
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If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people at Kawasaki know how to install grips that's for damn sure, I got a new bearing throttle tube but I'm reusing my bars
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Nystrom7 3/28/2019 12:08pm
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lawson34 wrote:
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people...
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people at Kawasaki know how to install grips that's for damn sure, I got a new bearing throttle tube but I'm reusing my bars
Yeah they are horrible? i have used a razor Blade om My previous bikes but it takes some effort.
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lawson34 3/28/2019 12:16pm
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lawson34 wrote:
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people...
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people at Kawasaki know how to install grips that's for damn sure, I got a new bearing throttle tube but I'm reusing my bars
Nystrom7 wrote:
Yeah they are horrible? i have used a razor Blade om My previous bikes but it takes some effort.
Hows the weather across the pond? It's in the middle 70's here but I'm scraping rubber instead of riding
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EAmato88 3/28/2019 12:18pm
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lawson34 wrote:
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people...
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people at Kawasaki know how to install grips that's for damn sure, I got a new bearing throttle tube but I'm reusing my bars
Nystrom7 wrote:
Yeah they are horrible? i have used a razor Blade om My previous bikes but it takes some effort.
lawson34 wrote:
Hows the weather across the pond? It's in the middle 70's here but I'm scraping rubber instead of riding
They suck but they’re not that bad. 15 minutes with a sharp razor blade and I had new grips on mine. I will say though that the stock 7/8 bars blow. Awkward bend in my opinion
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Nystrom7 3/28/2019 12:25pm
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lawson34 wrote:
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people...
If you guys decide to change your grips, just buy new bars and throttle tube, I'm 2 hours in scraping rubber off my bars... Those people at Kawasaki know how to install grips that's for damn sure, I got a new bearing throttle tube but I'm reusing my bars
Nystrom7 wrote:
Yeah they are horrible? i have used a razor Blade om My previous bikes but it takes some effort.
lawson34 wrote:
Hows the weather across the pond? It's in the middle 70's here but I'm scraping rubber instead of riding
Its pretty good actually +17 degrees Celsius today and the tracks start to open so i will be riding this saturday? just got the bike ready, oil and filter change, greased the linkage and steering stem and charged the battery.
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lawson34 wrote:
What's your recommendation on highspeed for stock suspension, I'm not a ripper anymore more of a woods or small track guy now days I'm getting old
Wade221 wrote:
My shock is stock. I liked it and didn’t feel it needed revalved. However, I’m 6’2,185, and I could have gotten away with the stock spring...
My shock is stock. I liked it and didn’t feel it needed revalved. However, I’m 6’2,185, and I could have gotten away with the stock spring rate, but would have had to crank a ton of preload into it, so I went to a 5.7. With that I’m getting. 104R, 34S, ~2.5/3mm preload.

LS 12 REB 13

Just to clarify here, settings for a shock have a huge dependence with speed, riding style, and terrain.

Those should always be defined. It could be 12 clicks different and a turn on the HSC easily.


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dancolvin633 wrote:
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334531/s1200_DE38A632_D052_4C92_9734_629E1E744D52.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334532/s1200_30E8E66F_9E3F_485D_8D5C_03A316703367.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/03/27/334530/s1200_750AB72C_FFF6_48B6_B304_58093697DF6F.jpg[/img]
Just got my graphics on from Throttle Syndicate. Super inpresed and happy with them!


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