Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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Squirrelings 3/28/2019 5:06pm
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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.
Even after scraping off the vulcanized grip, you still end up with a wavy throttle tube. Never again! I’m going aluminum right away next time. Less chance of it breaking in a race too. Win/win.
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Tad450 3/28/2019 7:29pm
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Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?

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Squirrelings 3/28/2019 7:34pm
3/28/2019 7:34pm
Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it was a drive noise at first on my ‘16 and have heard it’s not any better on the ‘19. Adding a little oil helps otherwise there is info out there about modifying the push rod I believe to allow more oil flow. The noise is nothing to worry about, but can be annoying. If you already knew about that, disregard this post!
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Tad450 3/28/2019 7:43pm
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Squirrelings wrote:
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it...
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it was a drive noise at first on my ‘16 and have heard it’s not any better on the ‘19. Adding a little oil helps otherwise there is info out there about modifying the push rod I believe to allow more oil flow. The noise is nothing to worry about, but can be annoying. If you already knew about that, disregard this post!
Thanks for the reply, I'm positive it's the drive chain. I can hear it on the stand by spinning the rear wheel.
I've owned all brands and this one is the noisiest by far.
And is really noticeable in the air off throttle?
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I only run stock because of the noise of the TM product. Plus it only lasts longer because it’s so thick. Just don’t like it.
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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.
Squirrelings wrote:
Even after scraping off the vulcanized grip, you still end up with a wavy throttle tube. Never again! I’m going aluminum right away next time. Less...
Even after scraping off the vulcanized grip, you still end up with a wavy throttle tube. Never again! I’m going aluminum right away next time. Less chance of it breaking in a race too. Win/win.
Great way to go instead of aluminum tubes or cleaning the vulcanized grip off OE units:

https://www.motionpro.com/c/titan-throttle-tubes
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rollin64caddy 3/28/2019 8:01pm
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Mine was good. At about 10 hrs i put on a tm lower chain roller and thats when i started hearing the noise. I know the tm stuff lasts forever but it sounds awful.
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Moto520 3/28/2019 8:02pm
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I’m waiting for my suspension to ship back from Factory Connection......full ride report once it arrives!
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Moto520 wrote:
I’m waiting for my suspension to ship back from Factory Connection......full ride report once it arrives!
Are you revalving it? I need stiffer springs in mine. Im wondering if its worth revalving it while i have it apart. Stock seems pretty good.
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Tad450 3/28/2019 8:08pm
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
rollin64caddy wrote:
Mine was good. At about 10 hrs i put on a tm lower chain roller and thats when i started hearing the noise. I know the...
Mine was good. At about 10 hrs i put on a tm lower chain roller and thats when i started hearing the noise. I know the tm stuff lasts forever but it sounds awful.
Now that you mention it, I didn't notice it until after I installed the tm Lower roller. My stock roller was toast at 6 hours!
Thanks for all the imput!
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NeedMoto 3/28/2019 8:13pm
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Moto520 wrote:
I’m waiting for my suspension to ship back from Factory Connection......full ride report once it arrives!
Just got mine back from SlipDog. Will report as well Cool
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Moto520 3/28/2019 8:20pm
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Moto520 wrote:
I’m waiting for my suspension to ship back from Factory Connection......full ride report once it arrives!
rollin64caddy wrote:
Are you revalving it? I need stiffer springs in mine. Im wondering if its worth revalving it while i have it apart. Stock seems pretty good.
Yes....plus stiffer springs. Im 195 lbs so i sent it away before i got a chance to even ride the damn thing. Not a smart thing to do but i’m weather fucked right now anyhoo
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rollin64caddy 3/28/2019 8:21pm
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
rollin64caddy wrote:
Mine was good. At about 10 hrs i put on a tm lower chain roller and thats when i started hearing the noise. I know the...
Mine was good. At about 10 hrs i put on a tm lower chain roller and thats when i started hearing the noise. I know the tm stuff lasts forever but it sounds awful.
Tad450 wrote:
Now that you mention it, I didn't notice it until after I installed the tm Lower roller. My stock roller was toast at 6 hours! Thanks...
Now that you mention it, I didn't notice it until after I installed the tm Lower roller. My stock roller was toast at 6 hours!
Thanks for all the imput!
No prob. Glad to shed some light.
Chris Nichols 3/28/2019 9:21pm
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Squirrelings wrote:
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it...
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it was a drive noise at first on my ‘16 and have heard it’s not any better on the ‘19. Adding a little oil helps otherwise there is info out there about modifying the push rod I believe to allow more oil flow. The noise is nothing to worry about, but can be annoying. If you already knew about that, disregard this post!
Yes mate I have noticed this myself a couple times riding back to the pits after racing.
And it’s not your clutch whining that is a hole different noise again ?I’ve also experienced but have been told not to worry kinda hard when ya hear the noises.Someone reckons to add 50-100mm more oil and I done that last oil change and haven’t heard it again as for the chain noise I have no answer it is a lot louder tho than previous Kawasaki bikes I’ve owned
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I went with a aluminum throttle tube with a bearing, throwing the OEM tube in the spare parts drawer not even going to attempt to get the grip off lol

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GPrider 3/29/2019 7:49am
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just get a set of Emig or ODI grips that come with the throttle tube, $25. You'll never go back.
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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!


This is my favorite look so far. Not to busy. Just right.
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Squirrelings wrote:
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it...
Are you sure it’s not the clutch? They have a whine to them when they get hot due to lack of oil flow. I thought it was a drive noise at first on my ‘16 and have heard it’s not any better on the ‘19. Adding a little oil helps otherwise there is info out there about modifying the push rod I believe to allow more oil flow. The noise is nothing to worry about, but can be annoying. If you already knew about that, disregard this post!
Typically the OE oil amount from Kawi is too much - causes aeration. Some of the factory teams were running 100cc less oil than recommended.


As far as throttle tubes to the other guys, just buy the cheapo aluminum tube with ball bearing from rocky mountain, the tusk brand. Works just fine. I buy one for every new kx I buy. Throw the OE tube + grip in the spare parts bin. The clutch side grip came off easier on my 19 than it did on my 16 / 13 / 11..
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lawson34 3/29/2019 12:01pm
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Yeah that's what I did ordered a tusk throttle tube put the OEM tube up for hard times
Duncster316 3/29/2019 3:38pm
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I recently put the full TM setup on my bike and noticed way louder chain noise. I have heard the lower roller off the kx250 fits and has better bearings. Maybe worth a try?
Squirrelings 3/29/2019 3:49pm
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GPrider wrote:
just get a set of Emig or ODI grips that come with the throttle tube, $25. You'll never go back.
I've had them and went back. Too thick IMO. I like Renthal full diamond which are quite thin.
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What fuel do u guys run
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What fuel do u guys run
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GPrider wrote:
just get a set of Emig or ODI grips that come with the throttle tube, $25. You'll never go back.
Squirrelings wrote:
I've had them and went back. Too thick IMO. I like Renthal full diamond which are quite thin.
Agree. I Always seem to go back to remthal full diamond medium.
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Duncster316 wrote:
I recently put the full TM setup on my bike and noticed way louder chain noise. I have heard the lower roller off the kx250 fits...
I recently put the full TM setup on my bike and noticed way louder chain noise. I have heard the lower roller off the kx250 fits and has better bearings. Maybe worth a try?
Use the ‘18 roller. The threads don’t quite reach the lock part of the nut, but it works fine.
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lawson34 3/30/2019 5:08pm
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I bottomed so hard today I felt my ass hit the back of my head I'm to old for this now... I cant move and my left ankle ankle started hurting a hour ago knocked it numb I guess
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Tad450 wrote:
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450. Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the...
Have you guys noticed excessive chain noise with your 19 KX450.
Every time someone rides my bike they think something is wrong with it by the noise it makes.
I know what they are hearing is the chain because I can hear it.
I just put on a new non-oring chain and sprockets (stock gearing) acerbis chain guide and it seems even louder.
Yes I checked the chain slider, tm designs lower chain roller, and top roller and they are in good condition.
Bike has 19 hours.
Any advise or suggestions?
Quit running it with five fingers of slackWoohoo
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