Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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Moto520 10/29/2019 9:15am
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Jbulz wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/29/381824/s1200_IMG_20191026_143409.jpg[/img] So what skid plates are everyone running? I've never broken a engine cover before, but I'm considering going with the big-boy Works Connection or Acerbis...


So what skid plates are everyone running? I've never broken a engine cover before, but I'm considering going with the big-boy Works Connection or Acerbis plates with engine protection after this!
Go with the Works Connection full coverage skid plate. For me....i think all of the bikes need these. I get hit with so much roost and rocks when i ride so i figure the bike needs it. The WC skid plate fits perfect, doesn't rattle or make excessive noise, it's vented with drilled holes so the motor won't heat up, it has a drain plug hole, and it does it's job.
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Jbulz 10/29/2019 9:55am
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seth419 wrote:
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I...
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I would have had the option for the green linkage guard though!!

https://www.acerbis.com/motorsport/en/product/details/0023701#a_page
Any pics of it on the bike? This is what I was leaning towards
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seth419 10/29/2019 11:04am
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seth419 wrote:
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I...
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I would have had the option for the green linkage guard though!!

https://www.acerbis.com/motorsport/en/product/details/0023701#a_page
Jbulz wrote:
Any pics of it on the bike? This is what I was leaning towards
I'll post some this afternoon.

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Arthur357 10/30/2019 12:00am
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She definitely barks with the PC pipe, but I will have to wait until saturday to test it though Whistling


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Markopolo400 10/30/2019 4:37am
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New engine mounts for 2021? Swap posted pics from Japan’s championship, and mentions the Kawi engine mounts being stock but they aren’t, but look very production. Check out how thin that upper mount is, and they got rid of the drilled hole in the front mount.





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mxrose3 10/30/2019 6:32am
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I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner.
Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer has used?
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Markopolo400 10/30/2019 7:10am
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mxrose3 wrote:
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner. Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer...
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner.
Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer has used?
Hit up Jbulz.
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Jbulz 10/30/2019 7:17am
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Markopolo400 wrote:
New engine mounts for 2021? Swap posted pics from Japan’s championship, and mentions the Kawi engine mounts being stock but they aren’t, but look very production...
New engine mounts for 2021? Swap posted pics from Japan’s championship, and mentions the Kawi engine mounts being stock but they aren’t, but look very production. Check out how thin that upper mount is, and they got rid of the drilled hole in the front mount.





I'm more interested in the front sprocket cover than the engine mounts! Lol.

Also that KHI carbon skid plate is 👌
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Jbulz 10/30/2019 7:18am
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mxrose3 wrote:
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner. Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer...
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner.
Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer has used?
Markopolo400 wrote:
Hit up Jbulz.
I know a guy
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mxrose3 10/30/2019 7:27am
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mxrose3 wrote:
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner. Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer...
I just got hold of a new Kawasaki EFI tuner.
Does anybody have a resource for some good maps to try, besides the one that Keefer has used?
Markopolo400 wrote:
Hit up Jbulz.
Jbulz wrote:
I know a guy
Care to share?
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Markopolo400 wrote:
Hit up Jbulz.
Jbulz wrote:
I know a guy
mxrose3 wrote:
Care to share?
Yeah I can post some maps when I get home. I don't have any on me right now
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Jbulz wrote:
I know a guy
mxrose3 wrote:
Care to share?
Jbulz wrote:
Yeah I can post some maps when I get home. I don't have any on me right now
Awesome - thanks man!
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Markopolo400 10/30/2019 8:44am
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Jbulz wrote:
I'm more interested in the front sprocket cover than the engine mounts! Lol.

Also that KHI carbon skid plate is 👌
Go tighten your sprocket bolts
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seth419 10/30/2019 11:02am
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seth419 wrote:
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I...
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I would have had the option for the green linkage guard though!!

https://www.acerbis.com/motorsport/en/product/details/0023701#a_page
Jbulz wrote:
Any pics of it on the bike? This is what I was leaning towards



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lawson34 10/30/2019 11:24am
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seth419 wrote:
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I...
I am running the Acerbis skid plate and it seems really stout for a plastic skid. I am running the linkage guard to. I wish I would have had the option for the green linkage guard though!!

https://www.acerbis.com/motorsport/en/product/details/0023701#a_page
Jbulz wrote:
Any pics of it on the bike? This is what I was leaning towards
seth419 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/30/382042/s1200_IMG_0452.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/30/382043/s1200_IMG_0453.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/10/30/382044/s1200_IMG_0454.jpg[/img]



Yep I bought the same one, they look really good and are cheap...
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dmm698 10/31/2019 6:24am
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ron36 wrote:
Does anyone know if the rear shock absorber of the 2016-2018 also fits into the 2019-2020?
I Know the Showa A kit shocks will not fit, tried to move the one from my 16 onto the 19. A production shock MIGHT fit because of the smaller crossover between body and reservoir compared to A kit, but why bother? The production 19 has the larger HSC adjuster assembly, its very similar to a kit body sans a restriction option for tuning.
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lawson34 11/6/2019 11:55am
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A torque drive clutch pack works with the oem basket right?
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Moto520 11/6/2019 12:00pm
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lawson34 wrote:
A torque drive clutch pack works with the oem basket right?
yes
Ronnie_Gardner 11/6/2019 12:26pm
11/6/2019 12:26pm
Ronnie_Gardner wrote:
Just install 18 rotor ,no need to switch hangers
DB97 wrote:
Probably works but you won't be using all of the rotor surface.
That's why you are going to a smaller rotor, too much surface
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DB97 11/6/2019 12:35pm
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Ronnie_Gardner wrote:
That's why you are going to a smaller rotor, too much surface
I actually re bled it and it stopped dragging again. I got the smaller bracket for $30 off vital so I'm just holding onto it for now. I like moto stuff and their rear is only 240 as well.
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rollin64caddy 11/6/2019 5:55pm
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Ive been MIA in this thread for a while. Just took off the suspension to have serviced/valved for me. Cant wait! I dont think ive ridden it in 3 months.
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smezmx 11/7/2019 6:21am
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Not really a four stroke person but i thought you guys may like this one......


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MZ193 11/7/2019 6:29am
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smezmx wrote:
Not really a four stroke person but i thought you guys may like this one...... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/11/07/383694/s1200_IMG_4744.jpg[/img]
Not really a four stroke person but i thought you guys may like this one......


Is it me or does this look like a mx simulator render?
Lol.
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smezmx 11/7/2019 6:43am
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smezmx wrote:
Not really a four stroke person but i thought you guys may like this one...... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/11/07/383694/s1200_IMG_4744.jpg[/img]
Not really a four stroke person but i thought you guys may like this one......


MZ193 wrote:
Is it me or does this look like a mx simulator render?
Lol.
I have no idea what that means?.....Laughing Laughing Dry
cablemonkey334 11/7/2019 6:50am
11/7/2019 6:50am
Well this just happened,
bike just tipped over and now a nice hole in the case wtf.

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