Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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dancolvin633 9/18/2019 11:39am
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bvm111 wrote:
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix...
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix wanted 7700 for a 2019 with 10 hours on it... I was like man that thing is used!!! WTF!
Did Power not have any left at $6850?
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DB97 wrote:
Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover...
Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover for 6500 or 7000 sure.
Kawasaki has a $1500 rebate around April/May every year for a long time now. If you want the bike 8 months earlier, you pay for it. And who pays $10,000 for a KX450?
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DB97 9/18/2019 12:51pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
Kawasaki has a $1500 rebate around April/May every year for a long time now. If you want the bike 8 months earlier, you pay for it...
Kawasaki has a $1500 rebate around April/May every year for a long time now. If you want the bike 8 months earlier, you pay for it. And who pays $10,000 for a KX450?
Yeah waiting is worth it for sure. Florida the dealers are stingy. But it was 9300 then 700 tax for the title.
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Mr. Afterbar 9/18/2019 1:07pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
Kawasaki has a $1500 rebate around April/May every year for a long time now. If you want the bike 8 months earlier, you pay for it...
Kawasaki has a $1500 rebate around April/May every year for a long time now. If you want the bike 8 months earlier, you pay for it. And who pays $10,000 for a KX450?
DB97 wrote:
Yeah waiting is worth it for sure. Florida the dealers are stingy. But it was 9300 then 700 tax for the title.
Ouch! I'd love to have one when they first come out, but I can't justify spending the extra coin when the bike will sit over winter here in Wisconsin. I got my last two KX450s in spring out the door for $7250. I can't see spending any more than that on a bike personally. Hope to pick up a 2020 in spring.
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DB97 wrote:
I hope you find a deal but honestly kawi screwed us last generation when they whored them out cheap. My 16 I traded it for 4200...
I hope you find a deal but honestly kawi screwed us last generation when they whored them out cheap. My 16 I traded it for 4200 terrible re sale lol.
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4200 for a ‘16 is a good price in my opinion. I planned on listing mine for that in a couple weeks and would hope to...
4200 for a ‘16 is a good price in my opinion. I planned on listing mine for that in a couple weeks and would hope to get $3800. I think I’d be lucky to get that and my bike is in excellent condition.
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Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover...
Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover for 6500 or 7000 sure.
they dump incentives every single spring. it should be pretty well known a bike will be 1000-1500$ cheaper in march than it will be in august when it drops. I've always bought out of state and paid cash in march for this reason, but we also cant ride in NY so buying a new bike in september to have the latest and greatest doestn make sense as i'd be staring at it from november - february.

also no idea how you guys are pulling 4k+ for 2016's, i didnt have any bites at 3700 on mine in late summer early fall 2018. Ended up trading it in
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Finally broke over and bought a new pair of riding boots lol
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Finally broke over and bought a new pair of riding boots lol
Neat
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Finally broke over and bought a new pair of riding boots lol
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Neat
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lawson34 wrote:
Finally broke over and bought a new pair of riding boots lol
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Neat
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Nice what kind? I have a fresh set too 🔥
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bvm111 wrote:
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix...
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix wanted 7700 for a 2019 with 10 hours on it... I was like man that thing is used!!! WTF!
dancolvin633 wrote:
Did Power not have any left at $6850?
They had at least one at $6999. Delivery on Tuesday!
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bvm111 9/20/2019 10:00pm
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bvm111 wrote:
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix...
Getting frustrated calling around to dealers... either sold out or still think they are made out of gold. One guy at a dealer in north phoenix wanted 7700 for a 2019 with 10 hours on it... I was like man that thing is used!!! WTF!
dancolvin633 wrote:
Did Power not have any left at $6850?
They do I talked to Billy there and he was super cool and as coastie said it's 6999 plus shipping I was getting ridiculous quotes for 600 from sublimity to Las Vegas. I am trying to get the same deal with a dealer in AZ but he is at 7600OTD with out tax.
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bvm111 9/20/2019 10:03pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
4200 for a ‘16 is a good price in my opinion. I planned on listing mine for that in a couple weeks and would hope to...
4200 for a ‘16 is a good price in my opinion. I planned on listing mine for that in a couple weeks and would hope to get $3800. I think I’d be lucky to get that and my bike is in excellent condition.
DB97 wrote:
Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover...
Not when you payed full price since it was current lol. 10k range to 4200 but whatever it's an expensive sport. If I got a leftover for 6500 or 7000 sure.
dmm698 wrote:
they dump incentives every single spring. it should be pretty well known a bike will be 1000-1500$ cheaper in march than it will be in august...
they dump incentives every single spring. it should be pretty well known a bike will be 1000-1500$ cheaper in march than it will be in august when it drops. I've always bought out of state and paid cash in march for this reason, but we also cant ride in NY so buying a new bike in september to have the latest and greatest doestn make sense as i'd be staring at it from november - february.

also no idea how you guys are pulling 4k+ for 2016's, i didnt have any bites at 3700 on mine in late summer early fall 2018. Ended up trading it in
I'm feeling lucky I finally sold mine for 4200 last week!
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lawson34 9/21/2019 7:46am
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Jbulz wrote:
Neat
lawson34 wrote:
I know right
DB97 wrote:
Nice what kind? I have a fresh set too 🔥 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/09/20/374126/s1200_20190910_155820.jpg[/img]
Nice what kind? I have a fresh set too 🔥
I'm not even a weekend warrior anymore these 7's will do me fine
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lawson34 9/21/2019 7:48am
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Jbulz wrote:
Neat
lawson34 wrote:
I know right
DB97 wrote:
Nice what kind? I have a fresh set too 🔥 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/09/20/374126/s1200_20190910_155820.jpg[/img]
Nice what kind? I have a fresh set too 🔥
Those 10's are sweet btw
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seth419 wrote:
i just got the wing seat cover in stock height but have not put it on yet. I sat on my buddies KTM with the wing...
i just got the wing seat cover in stock height but have not put it on yet. I sat on my buddies KTM with the wing seat and it felt awesome, especially because my knees are above the seat when standing. He said it really helps him ride longer because he is gripping with his legs so much more. How tall are you? I am 6'4" and did not go with the tall foam as the bike is so flat on top as it is, but now I am wondering if I should have.
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I'm 6'4" and have the fastway pegs in the low position and tall seat foam. This is the first bike where my knees actually grip the...
I'm 6'4" and have the fastway pegs in the low position and tall seat foam. This is the first bike where my knees actually grip the seat, which is nice but...I went with the phantom foam and I don't think I would get that again because it is so hard. Even with knee braces my knees are bruised after riding from gripping the bike. I'm curious if the wing seat would give me some pad so my knees aren't wrecked and bruised every time I ride.
aees wrote:
What footpegs are you using? Are they lower then stock in low mode? Feel like stock low mode is still way to high
I'm running the Raptor titanium from a 2008 KX450. I'm not sure if they are lower than stock because the guy I got the bike from put them on.
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lawson34 9/21/2019 11:09am
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I stuck some el'cheapo aluminum billet pegs on mine this morning with the screw in studs, they have a surprising amount of grip..
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dancolvin633 9/21/2019 10:05pm
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lawson34 wrote:
I stuck some el'cheapo aluminum billet pegs on mine this morning with the screw in studs, they have a surprising amount of grip..
Iv seen a few of those aluminum ones break. Keep an eye on therm...
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GW83 9/22/2019 7:16am
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Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.

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GW83 wrote:
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so...
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
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GW83 wrote:
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so...
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.
dancolvin633 wrote:
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
Yeah aluminum is scary. The bracket is aluminum already and gets wobbly. I need to buy ti brackets or something just haven't bought them kinda pricey.
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GW83 wrote:
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so...
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.
I've used Fastway stainless steel pegs for many years. Never had a problem. Had them on my2016 KX450F. I used HAMMERHEAD Titanium pegs on my 2019 KX450.
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GW83 wrote:
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so...
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.
dancolvin633 wrote:
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
DB97 wrote:
Yeah aluminum is scary. The bracket is aluminum already and gets wobbly. I need to buy ti brackets or something just haven't bought them kinda pricey.
You can use the steel brackets from the earlier KX450F and KX250F. They are interchangeable.
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dancolvin633 wrote:
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
DB97 wrote:
Yeah aluminum is scary. The bracket is aluminum already and gets wobbly. I need to buy ti brackets or something just haven't bought them kinda pricey.
OLDMOTO wrote:
You can use the steel brackets from the earlier KX450F and KX250F. They are interchangeable.
Very good to know ! Thanks
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dancolvin633 wrote:
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
DB97 wrote:
Yeah aluminum is scary. The bracket is aluminum already and gets wobbly. I need to buy ti brackets or something just haven't bought them kinda pricey.
OLDMOTO wrote:
You can use the steel brackets from the earlier KX450F and KX250F. They are interchangeable.
Yeah I know thanks. The paint on those look trashy quick though.
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As I was putting them on I said these things will break but they look perty and I'm old and slow these days
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Does the ride engineering link noticeably lower the seat height?
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GW83 wrote:
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so...
Any idea which brand pegs were breaking? Looking for a lower peg for my YZ. Do I need to be looking for titanium lowering pegs? so far I have only seen lowering pegs from FLO.
dancolvin633 wrote:
I have seen one set of Flo break and another off brand. I only use Ti pegs. I’d use stock pegs before aluminum ones personally.
Yeah, I didn’t realize just how bad aluminum pegs were. I usually just run the OEM pegs. I thought I found the solution with fastway pegs but their website says they can’t be run in the low position on Yamaha. That’s kind of stupid considering I could run my OEM Kawi pegs lower. Yamaha is one of the brands that needs the low option...
Anyhow, thanks for the GOOD advice!!!
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lawson34 wrote:
Does the ride engineering link noticeably lower the seat height?
I didnt notice any difference in seat height.
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MetalTek racing out in California is who I get my pegs through.
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