New Suzuki 450 Owners..

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Rotaholic 9/23/2019 4:04pm
9/23/2019 4:04pm
I've owned 6 RMZ 450s and they are a solid 6th place bike. For Suzuki to not change anything for 19 and 20 is a real kick in the guts. They have a lot of ground work to make up and might still land in 6th even if they make some decent changes.

In saying that, I love mine and its more of a built not bought bike, I have customised it to suit me and im happy with it for what it owes me all up.

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JM485 9/23/2019 4:04pm
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JM485 wrote:
Please make it stop. . .Pinch
Ted722 wrote:
Did I tell you I rode at MMX Sand on my RMZ this weekend!!! :laugh: (...bunch of Off-Road dudes were hauling ass getting ready for event...
Did I tell you I rode at MMX Sand on my RMZ this weekend!!! Laughing (...bunch of Off-Road dudes were hauling ass getting ready for event next weekend)
Well I’m now living up in Davis so MMX is a lot closer than it used to be for me. We went about a month ago and had a ton of fun, it was cool being able to bounce back and forth between the main track and the sand track all day. Found some pretty fun rhythm combinations on the main track in the middle straightaway, there were quite a few options though that section.
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cody41 9/23/2019 4:13pm
9/23/2019 4:13pm
If they throw the 250 rear shock on the 450 it would be a game changer.
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Ted722 9/23/2019 4:22pm
9/23/2019 4:22pm
JM485 wrote:
Please make it stop. . .Pinch
Ted722 wrote:
Did I tell you I rode at MMX Sand on my RMZ this weekend!!! :laugh: (...bunch of Off-Road dudes were hauling ass getting ready for event...
Did I tell you I rode at MMX Sand on my RMZ this weekend!!! Laughing (...bunch of Off-Road dudes were hauling ass getting ready for event next weekend)
JM485 wrote:
Well I’m now living up in Davis so MMX is a lot closer than it used to be for me. We went about a month ago...
Well I’m now living up in Davis so MMX is a lot closer than it used to be for me. We went about a month ago and had a ton of fun, it was cool being able to bounce back and forth between the main track and the sand track all day. Found some pretty fun rhythm combinations on the main track in the middle straightaway, there were quite a few options though that section.
Nice and congrats on the move.
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vetmotoxer34 9/23/2019 8:07pm
9/23/2019 8:07pm Edited Date/Time 9/26/2019 9:35am
Don’t believe they hype. Mine has he’s been known to rip a few fat holies. Slow and heavy seems to work for this 50+ racer. 😂😂😂 Is there really such a thing as a slow 450? 🤷‍♂️.
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Plus the contingency program is awesome here in Texas.

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TY331 9/23/2019 9:49pm
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you can go fast on anything you are comfortable on.
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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 8:22am
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Info was too good, Archived.
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fourfourone 9/24/2019 8:28am
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Austin_Rankin wrote:
Info was too good, Archived.
oh boy, your post is wrong in so many ways.
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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 8:32am
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Austin_Rankin wrote:
Info was too good, Archived.
fourfourone wrote:
oh boy, your post is wrong in so many ways.
Yes, and thanks, smile and wave, just smile and wave, there you go fellas now your getting it.

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motomike894 9/24/2019 8:55am
9/24/2019 8:55am
Catching air on mine, not sure how I even made it up the face of the jump the things so slow and heavy, also not sure how I am not going over the bars because the shock is junk, I must have got lucky.



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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 9:01am
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motomike894 wrote:
Catching air on mine, not sure how I even made it up the face of the jump the things so slow and heavy, also not sure...
Catching air on mine, not sure how I even made it up the face of the jump the things so slow and heavy, also not sure how I am not going over the bars because the shock is junk, I must have got lucky.



i personally dont think the shock is junk i think its just technology no body wants to learn to accept
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BroFoSho 9/24/2019 9:02am
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Austin_Rankin wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/09/24/375109/s1200_B4EF0638_2B72_4180_94A5_226F1D68C479.jpg[/img]

That's a clean 2010 you got there
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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 9:05am
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BroFoSho wrote:
That's a clean 2010 you got there
loved 2010s since they came out man, just for the record though the motor has been the same since 2008, which 2010 model do you own? Green, blue, red, orange, white or brown.
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Autismmx110 9/24/2019 9:21am
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motomike894 wrote:
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know...
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know a lot of other fast guys riding them too they love them, with a little work they are super solid and extremely reliable unit.
NicNak wrote:
MotoMike!!! We're teammates right now. I usually ride a 2019 Kaw 450 but had an electrical issue so i've been riding my buddies 2019 Suzuki 450...
MotoMike!!! We're teammates right now. I usually ride a 2019 Kaw 450 but had an electrical issue so i've been riding my buddies 2019 Suzuki 450 and after the shootouts I had extremely low expectations. However the bike has been ultra impressive. It hits corners like no other. I weigh 148 pounds and I have the suspension almost as soft as it can go because it's stock and definitely stiff. Even with no suspension,I feel extremely comfortable on the bike and the confidence when leaning into turns, whether there is a rut or not, is awesome. I'm clocking similar lap times on the Suzuki as my Kaw, guaranteed. The power is not very good compared to the Kawi. However if you throw a pipe and get it remapped it's 4-5 horsepower and better bottom end pull. I'm a fairly decent A rider, for speed reference. RMArmy is reallll. The bike is sikk and people who are hating on it have no idea what there talking about IMO.
I am that buddy! lol we are getting an MX Tech Rear shock and gonna get the forks valved, this will be the best local handling 450 stamp it! So excited
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danman 9/24/2019 9:24am
9/24/2019 9:24am
BobPA wrote:
Who cares, ride what you like.
This!
The shootouts only matter the the top 1% of the riders who actually might use most of that power. Us mortals ride what we like, what's in our price range, what brand has a shop near by, etc.
I don't even read the shootouts anymore. I read all the hop up info, in case I want to waste money on that stuff.
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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 9:26am
9/24/2019 9:26am
The bike is a joke.
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motomike894 9/24/2019 9:32am
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motomike894 wrote:
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know...
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know a lot of other fast guys riding them too they love them, with a little work they are super solid and extremely reliable unit.
NicNak wrote:
MotoMike!!! We're teammates right now. I usually ride a 2019 Kaw 450 but had an electrical issue so i've been riding my buddies 2019 Suzuki 450...
MotoMike!!! We're teammates right now. I usually ride a 2019 Kaw 450 but had an electrical issue so i've been riding my buddies 2019 Suzuki 450 and after the shootouts I had extremely low expectations. However the bike has been ultra impressive. It hits corners like no other. I weigh 148 pounds and I have the suspension almost as soft as it can go because it's stock and definitely stiff. Even with no suspension,I feel extremely comfortable on the bike and the confidence when leaning into turns, whether there is a rut or not, is awesome. I'm clocking similar lap times on the Suzuki as my Kaw, guaranteed. The power is not very good compared to the Kawi. However if you throw a pipe and get it remapped it's 4-5 horsepower and better bottom end pull. I'm a fairly decent A rider, for speed reference. RMArmy is reallll. The bike is sikk and people who are hating on it have no idea what there talking about IMO.
Autismmx110 wrote:
I am that buddy! lol we are getting an MX Tech Rear shock and gonna get the forks valved, this will be the best local handling...
I am that buddy! lol we are getting an MX Tech Rear shock and gonna get the forks valved, this will be the best local handling 450 stamp it! So excited
Noah you don't need a different shock lol, Tom has mine working great.

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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 9:34am
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motomike894 wrote:
Noah you don't need a different shock lol, Tom has mine working great.
Rumor of wp internals going into the bfrc shock?!?
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O&GDriller 9/24/2019 10:14am
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vetmotoxer34 wrote:
Don’t believe they hype. Mine has he’s been known to rip a few fat holies. Slow and heavy seems to work for this 50+ racer. 😂😂😂...
Don’t believe they hype. Mine has he’s been known to rip a few fat holies. Slow and heavy seems to work for this 50+ racer. 😂😂😂 Is there really such a thing as a slow 450? 🤷‍♂️.
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Plus the contingency program is awesome here in Texas.

I think the camera you used for these shots was released the last time they updated the RM...
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Austin_Rankin 9/24/2019 10:16am
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O&GDriller wrote:
I think the camera you used for these shots was released the last time they updated the RM...
about like my 2010 posted up bove
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kkawboy14 9/24/2019 7:13pm
9/24/2019 7:13pm Edited Date/Time 9/24/2019 7:15pm
Just curious: does anyone buy a bike because of a shoot out result?

I have ridden kx’s since 1981 and I’m about to purchase another new 450kx. Kx 450s didn’t win any shoot outs this year!
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misterwaterfallin 9/24/2019 7:21pm
9/24/2019 7:21pm
kkawboy14 wrote:
Just curious: does anyone buy a bike because of a shoot out result? I have ridden kx’s since 1981 and I’m about to purchase another new...
Just curious: does anyone buy a bike because of a shoot out result?

I have ridden kx’s since 1981 and I’m about to purchase another new 450kx. Kx 450s didn’t win any shoot outs this year!
It factors into my decision sure. If I can’t go ride all of the options, I take whatever real world info that I can get my hands on. Shootouts provide that at least in some regards.
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vetmotoxer34 9/26/2019 9:40am
9/26/2019 9:40am
vetmotoxer34 wrote:
Don’t believe they hype. Mine has he’s been known to rip a few fat holies. Slow and heavy seems to work for this 50+ racer. 😂😂😂...
Don’t believe they hype. Mine has he’s been known to rip a few fat holies. Slow and heavy seems to work for this 50+ racer. 😂😂😂 Is there really such a thing as a slow 450? 🤷‍♂️.
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Plus the contingency program is awesome here in Texas.

O&GDriller wrote:
I think the camera you used for these shots was released the last time they updated the RM...
Maybe these pics make you feel better.




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mattyhamz2 9/26/2019 9:45am
9/26/2019 9:45am
A week and a half ago I went 2-1 for 1st overall on a bone stock 2017 RMZ450 that I personally only have about 2 hours worth of riding on. So I'd say at the average rider level, it's a damn good bike.

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SoCalMX70 9/26/2019 9:51am
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
A week and a half ago I went 2-1 for 1st overall on a bone stock 2017 RMZ450 that I personally only have about 2 hours...
A week and a half ago I went 2-1 for 1st overall on a bone stock 2017 RMZ450 that I personally only have about 2 hours worth of riding on. So I'd say at the average rider level, it's a damn good bike.

Hey now, let's not forget those 2 monster holeshots you ripped!
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mattyhamz2 9/26/2019 9:53am
9/26/2019 9:53am
motomike894 wrote:
Catching air on mine, not sure how I even made it up the face of the jump the things so slow and heavy, also not sure...
Catching air on mine, not sure how I even made it up the face of the jump the things so slow and heavy, also not sure how I am not going over the bars because the shock is junk, I must have got lucky.



Austin_Rankin wrote:
i personally dont think the shock is junk i think its just technology no body wants to learn to accept
Kinda like air forks.
mattyhamz2 9/26/2019 9:55am
9/26/2019 9:55am
mattyhamz2 wrote:
A week and a half ago I went 2-1 for 1st overall on a bone stock 2017 RMZ450 that I personally only have about 2 hours...
A week and a half ago I went 2-1 for 1st overall on a bone stock 2017 RMZ450 that I personally only have about 2 hours worth of riding on. So I'd say at the average rider level, it's a damn good bike.

SoCalMX70 wrote:
Hey now, let's not forget those 2 monster holeshots you ripped!
Out of the gate wasn't all that great and I made some mistakes, but the old Suzuki definitely got me in, through and out of the first turn fast!
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pete24 9/26/2019 9:58am
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motomike894 wrote:
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know...
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know a lot of other fast guys riding them too they love them, with a little work they are super solid and extremely reliable unit.
lets talk about the vital member race
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motomike894 9/26/2019 12:20pm
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motomike894 wrote:
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know...
I love mine, and pretty confident I would do very well in a vital mx member race lol as far as speed in concerned, I know a lot of other fast guys riding them too they love them, with a little work they are super solid and extremely reliable unit.
pete24 wrote:
lets talk about the vital member race
Sounds like a good time to me haha.

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