Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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kkawboy14 12/2/2019 8:04am
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JakeT wrote:
Anybody running the 22mm ride engineering clamps? I’m thinking about taking advantage of their sale.
It seems what’s recommended is the 21.5 but also what is the change that can be made in the clutch?
Something about removing a plate (that I have never heard of) and putting in a normal plate in its place?
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JWW85 12/2/2019 8:32am
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JakeT wrote:
Anybody running the 22mm ride engineering clamps? I’m thinking about taking advantage of their sale.
kkawboy14 wrote:
It seems what’s recommended is the 21.5 but also what is the change that can be made in the clutch? Something about removing a plate (that...
It seems what’s recommended is the 21.5 but also what is the change that can be made in the clutch?
Something about removing a plate (that I have never heard of) and putting in a normal plate in its place?
They come with a judder spring and small friction plate clear to the inside of the basket. Replace it with Kawasaki part number 13088-0010.
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Premix 12/2/2019 9:03am
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Called Cycra this morning, appears the skid plate still isn’t expected out until next spring.

Looking at Justin Starlings bike, it appears to be a 16-18 he modified. Can anyone confirm this?




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kkawboy14 12/2/2019 12:20pm
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JakeT wrote:
Anybody running the 22mm ride engineering clamps? I’m thinking about taking advantage of their sale.
kkawboy14 wrote:
It seems what’s recommended is the 21.5 but also what is the change that can be made in the clutch? Something about removing a plate (that...
It seems what’s recommended is the 21.5 but also what is the change that can be made in the clutch?
Something about removing a plate (that I have never heard of) and putting in a normal plate in its place?
JWW85 wrote:
They come with a judder spring and small friction plate clear to the inside of the basket. Replace it with Kawasaki part number 13088-0010.
What is the benefit?

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mxb2 12/2/2019 1:31pm
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Premix wrote:
Called Cycra this morning, appears the skid plate still isn’t expected out until next spring. Looking at Justin Starlings bike, it appears to be a 16-18...
Called Cycra this morning, appears the skid plate still isn’t expected out until next spring.

Looking at Justin Starlings bike, it appears to be a 16-18 he modified. Can anyone confirm this?




I would use another brand, how does it take 2 years to make a skid plate. The bike has been out awhile now.
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rollin64caddy 12/4/2019 2:39pm
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Anyone make retro graphics kits for this bike? Im looking for 95/96 stock or factory replica kits.
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FortyHat 12/4/2019 3:45pm
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rollin64caddy wrote:
Anyone make retro graphics kits for this bike? Im looking for 95/96 stock or factory replica kits.
Check out page 81. I think someone else had an older (maybe 1990 style) kit in here too.
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999 12/4/2019 5:01pm
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rollin64caddy wrote:
Anyone make retro graphics kits for this bike? Im looking for 95/96 stock or factory replica kits.
Rival Ink makes a nice 94 replica...






96 is my favorite year, I haven't seen a kit for it anywhere but I mocked one up on photoshop a while back.

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rollin64caddy 12/4/2019 5:27pm
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Thanks guys. All those look sweet. I have a friend who can custom make them. Not sure what route ill go. Decisions decisions...
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FortyHat 12/4/2019 6:33pm
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rollin64caddy wrote:
Thanks guys. All those look sweet. I have a friend who can custom make them. Not sure what route ill go. Decisions decisions...
Just be sure he has a good template for the decals for the 19-20 450. Some decal shops have terrible templates for this bike and the decals never quite fit. I ordered a full kit that turned out to be totally useless.
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Harv379 12/4/2019 7:21pm
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whatjusthappened?? wrote:
Just saw this at TM Designs:
https://www.tmdesignworks.com/p-2714-extreme-full-coverage-skid-plate-w…
I've been tempted to go with this. I'm surprised there's no real good options for full coverage skid plates yet. Jacob Argubright has been running this skid plate and can bee seen on thee absolute worst website ever. Brace yourself for ad's stacked on ad's. https://www.dirtrider.com/2019-factory-off-road-bikes-jacob-argubrights-kawasaki-kx450/
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rollin64caddy 12/4/2019 7:34pm
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rollin64caddy wrote:
Thanks guys. All those look sweet. I have a friend who can custom make them. Not sure what route ill go. Decisions decisions...
FortyHat wrote:
Just be sure he has a good template for the decals for the 19-20 450. Some decal shops have terrible templates for this bike and the...
Just be sure he has a good template for the decals for the 19-20 450. Some decal shops have terrible templates for this bike and the decals never quite fit. I ordered a full kit that turned out to be totally useless.
Damn thats a bummer. Ill check before i do any ordering. Thanks.
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Garrett314 12/5/2019 3:09pm
12/5/2019 3:09pm
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450? Wanting to send mine off this week and have it back before December is over.
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OLDMOTO 12/5/2019 3:15pm
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Garrett314 wrote:
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450...
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450? Wanting to send mine off this week and have it back before December is over.
I used Procircuit on my 2016 and my 2019 KX450s.They did a great job every time. Great service and they stand behind their work. They have treated me exceptionally well.
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seth419 12/6/2019 8:52am
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I used https://www.lainersuspension.com/en/ . A couple of my buddies have been going to Walther for a while now and have been raving about his work. He really knows his stuff and is passionate about it and wont try to sell you anything you dont need. He resprung and revalved my bike and it is amazing!! Super quick turn around and he even checked in with me to see how it felt and get feedback.
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seth419 12/7/2019 9:45am
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Anybody got a lead on a seat base? I just got a tall wing seat and foam from Guts and would rather have a separate seat than tear mine apart in case I dont like the tall. The OEM only comes complete and its $275!!!
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Moto520 12/7/2019 3:28pm
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Garrett314 wrote:
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450...
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450? Wanting to send mine off this week and have it back before December is over.
I have FC and i really like it. No complaints
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Indy mxer 12/8/2019 6:33am
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Garrett314 wrote:
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450...
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450? Wanting to send mine off this week and have it back before December is over.
Moto520 wrote:
I have FC and i really like it. No complaints
I always use FC. Did a great job on my 19. Excellent customer service as well.
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kkawboy14 12/8/2019 7:34am
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Pro Action in Florida did my suspension, man that thing is like butter! I forgot how good spring forks are.
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Indy mxer 12/8/2019 9:10am
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I hear ya on that. Even FC couldn't make those things work on my 16 KX450. If I had kept it I was going to do the spring conversion.
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resik307 12/8/2019 9:56am
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Has anyone change the rear rotor back to 240mm like the 18?
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TDags 12/8/2019 10:04am
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rollin64caddy wrote:
Anyone make retro graphics kits for this bike? Im looking for 95/96 stock or factory replica kits.
999 wrote:
Rival Ink makes a nice 94 replica... [img]https://www.rivalinkdesignco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kx_90sRetro_0.png[/img] 96 is my favorite year, I haven't seen a kit for it anywhere but I mocked one up...
Rival Ink makes a nice 94 replica...






96 is my favorite year, I haven't seen a kit for it anywhere but I mocked one up on photoshop a while back.

Lime nine did killer job on my 96 replica likely have the file still to mock up same kit for the 450
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Duncster316 12/8/2019 1:54pm
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resik307 wrote:
Has anyone change the rear rotor back to 240mm like the 18?
Have had the 2018 rear carrier and disk on for most of the year. Much better action imo. OEM carrier/any 18 rotor.

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coastie44 12/8/2019 1:59pm
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resik307 wrote:
Has anyone change the rear rotor back to 240mm like the 18?
I did but only so I could use same wheelsets on my different year kxf. I have a ‘13, ‘17, and ‘19. Personally I liked the ‘19 with the stock setup (rode it 2 weekends like that).

I bought an ‘06 (yes ‘06) carrier off eBay for $15 that had little wear and was nicely cleaned up. They are same all the way to 18.
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onefiveight 12/8/2019 3:11pm
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Late to the party but I picked one up on Thursday!

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Harv379 12/8/2019 5:30pm
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resik307 wrote:
Has anyone change the rear rotor back to 240mm like the 18?
I've heard numerous complaints about the rear end locking up too easily and suggestions to go to a smaller rear rotor. Maybe my chicken legs and weak ankles like the sensitivity of the stock 19' size because I haven't had a problem with it and have actually really liked both front and rear braking of this bike. I can't imagine how a front brake could get any better. I'm in love with this machine.
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Garrett314 wrote:
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450...
Need advice on suspension tuning. Looking at factory connection and pro circuit. Have you guys had any luck with either with the 2019 or 2020 450? Wanting to send mine off this week and have it back before December is over.
OLDMOTO wrote:
I used Procircuit on my 2016 and my 2019 KX450s.They did a great job every time. Great service and they stand behind their work. They have...
I used Procircuit on my 2016 and my 2019 KX450s.They did a great job every time. Great service and they stand behind their work. They have treated me exceptionally well.
Been rocking the Factory Connection stuff and it works great , and they have 4 or 5 track side van that run around the country, so here in the midwest it nice to have tace day support.
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Moto520 12/8/2019 7:16pm
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Harv379 wrote:
I've heard numerous complaints about the rear end locking up too easily and suggestions to go to a smaller rear rotor. Maybe my chicken legs and...
I've heard numerous complaints about the rear end locking up too easily and suggestions to go to a smaller rear rotor. Maybe my chicken legs and weak ankles like the sensitivity of the stock 19' size because I haven't had a problem with it and have actually really liked both front and rear braking of this bike. I can't imagine how a front brake could get any better. I'm in love with this machine.
I like the rear brake as well. It locks up to pivot in turns easy.
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