Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

StartedTooLate wrote:

??? I have had a Cycra Skid Plate on my 2019 KX450 since August. Fits perfect. Who told you one is not available?

Premix wrote:

Was told they had a set released but had to redo the mold because they were having issues with the first batch.

DB97 wrote:

No it's in the master cylinder where the lever pushes. Made by ARC

Premix wrote:

Have you removed the judder spring in the clutch pack yet? I noticed a bit of slipping in deep loam. Was going to trying to replacement...

Have you removed the judder spring in the clutch pack yet? I noticed a bit of slipping in deep loam. Was going to trying to replacement friction.

lawson34 wrote:

Is that the piston the clutch pushrod contacts?

DB97 wrote:

No it's in the master cylinder where the lever pushes. Made by ARC

lawson34 wrote:

I'm seriously thinking about building up a little weld to make it longer had a uncle that had a transmission shop that modified a pin that...

I'm seriously thinking about building up a little weld to make it longer had a uncle that had a transmission shop that modified a pin that made the transmission shift harder by doing just that... sorry for rambling but just thinking out loud

onefiveight wrote:

Third ride yesterday. Keefer’s suspension settings for soft dirt are on point. Having trouble stalling it though, I think it’s the clutch engagement and insane rear...

Third ride yesterday. Keefer’s suspension settings for soft dirt are on point. Having trouble stalling it though, I think it’s the clutch engagement and insane rear brake combo. Loving the bike though. Got some new graphics...not sure how I feel about all the black..

JBernard_401 wrote:

Anyone can think of a good gearing setup for me? I'm about to change out the stock drivetrain. 230#, going to be riding more open tracks...

Anyone can think of a good gearing setup for me? I'm about to change out the stock drivetrain. 230#, going to be riding more open tracks like Thunder Valley when the weather clears up.
I see most staying on stock 13/50, and some going up to 13/51, but Keefer says 13/49 is a good setup to be able to get into 3rd faster. His is the first note I've seen going down a tooth.

onefiveight wrote:

Third ride yesterday. Keefer’s suspension settings for soft dirt are on point. Having trouble stalling it though, I think it’s the clutch engagement and insane rear...

Third ride yesterday. Keefer’s suspension settings for soft dirt are on point. Having trouble stalling it though, I think it’s the clutch engagement and insane rear brake combo. Loving the bike though. Got some new graphics...not sure how I feel about all the black..

JBernard_401 wrote:

Anyone can think of a good gearing setup for me? I'm about to change out the stock drivetrain. 230#, going to be riding more open tracks...

Anyone can think of a good gearing setup for me? I'm about to change out the stock drivetrain. 230#, going to be riding more open tracks like Thunder Valley when the weather clears up.
I see most staying on stock 13/50, and some going up to 13/51, but Keefer says 13/49 is a good setup to be able to get into 3rd faster. His is the first note I've seen going down a tooth.

Zeke27G wrote:

First Ride Report! Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12...

First Ride Report!

Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12, and I was worried I was buying a similar bike. After being on 2 strokes only for the last several years, it took a bit to get used to the engine braking again! First thoughts were how nimble and maneuverable it felt. It felt light and quick, not what I remember of my '12. It felt easier to lay into a rut with confidence and on flat sweepers, I felt extremely confident and that's not typical for me as I usually prefer finding a rut or berm to corner from. The power was good, but I can see how some may want more, or maybe want to add a tooth to the rear, although it wasn't slow by any means. Mind you, I'm coming off of a KX500 most recently. And if you're wondering, I'm using the green chip, with the stock map and a PC system that was on the bike when I bought it. The button is nice, although I did catch myself reaching down for the kickstarter a couple of times and my friends got a good laugh out of it! Suspension wise, I added 20cc's of 10W, cranked down on the shock spring preload and went in on the clickers a fair bit from stock, something like 9 clicks in on compression and 4 clicks in on rebound. Being 6'2" 248lbs vet expert, well maybe not quite after all the Xmas grub, I was surprised at how well the suspension held up for me. The only time I bottomed out was when I jumped the triple step down on the main. I landed it right in the sweet spot, but the forks blew right through the stroke. That's to be expected though at my size, with stock springs. One thing that drove me nuts was the rear brake being incredibly touchy and not being able to adjust the pedal down or add any free play into it. Probably going to look into cutting the threads down a bit to allow for the pedal adjust further down. A friend mentioned going back to the smaller rear rotor and hanger set up from previous years, so I may look into that. I did notice some clutch noise that some of you had mentioned, and I have Hinson plates, fibers and springs on order to hopefully remedy that? Like I read, have any of you tried adding extra oil? 100cc's? Otherwise, I definitely liked the hydro clutch and had no issues with stalling it. Also, I loved the feel of the slim levers and was surprised at how well the front brake worked, as my '12 was scary at first and I ended up with an over-sized front rotor immediately. Overall, I'm stoked on the purchase and look forward to dialing in the suspension and playing around with some mapping. Anyhow, thanks to all of you who have kept this thread going with a wealth of good info! Cheers and Happy New Year!

mxb2 wrote:

Would you consider it a better bike than the 2012,?. That was a great bike.

mxb2 wrote:

Would you consider it a better bike than the 2012,?. That was a great bike.

Zeke27G wrote:

Night and day!! If given the choice, I'd pick a '19 over the '12 all day. Can't wait to get the suspension, rear brake, and possible...

Night and day!! If given the choice, I'd pick a '19 over the '12 all day. Can't wait to get the suspension, rear brake, and possible gearing/mapping sorted out so I can see how much more flickable this thing is!

Zeke27G wrote:

First Ride Report! Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12...

First Ride Report!

Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12, and I was worried I was buying a similar bike. After being on 2 strokes only for the last several years, it took a bit to get used to the engine braking again! First thoughts were how nimble and maneuverable it felt. It felt light and quick, not what I remember of my '12. It felt easier to lay into a rut with confidence and on flat sweepers, I felt extremely confident and that's not typical for me as I usually prefer finding a rut or berm to corner from. The power was good, but I can see how some may want more, or maybe want to add a tooth to the rear, although it wasn't slow by any means. Mind you, I'm coming off of a KX500 most recently. And if you're wondering, I'm using the green chip, with the stock map and a PC system that was on the bike when I bought it. The button is nice, although I did catch myself reaching down for the kickstarter a couple of times and my friends got a good laugh out of it! Suspension wise, I added 20cc's of 10W, cranked down on the shock spring preload and went in on the clickers a fair bit from stock, something like 9 clicks in on compression and 4 clicks in on rebound. Being 6'2" 248lbs vet expert, well maybe not quite after all the Xmas grub, I was surprised at how well the suspension held up for me. The only time I bottomed out was when I jumped the triple step down on the main. I landed it right in the sweet spot, but the forks blew right through the stroke. That's to be expected though at my size, with stock springs. One thing that drove me nuts was the rear brake being incredibly touchy and not being able to adjust the pedal down or add any free play into it. Probably going to look into cutting the threads down a bit to allow for the pedal adjust further down. A friend mentioned going back to the smaller rear rotor and hanger set up from previous years, so I may look into that. I did notice some clutch noise that some of you had mentioned, and I have Hinson plates, fibers and springs on order to hopefully remedy that? Like I read, have any of you tried adding extra oil? 100cc's? Otherwise, I definitely liked the hydro clutch and had no issues with stalling it. Also, I loved the feel of the slim levers and was surprised at how well the front brake worked, as my '12 was scary at first and I ended up with an over-sized front rotor immediately. Overall, I'm stoked on the purchase and look forward to dialing in the suspension and playing around with some mapping. Anyhow, thanks to all of you who have kept this thread going with a wealth of good info! Cheers and Happy New Year!

coastie44 wrote:

i bought the older brake hanger on ebay for $15. They fit all years - 06 to 18.

P..S. I'm vetxer175 on Proride. :-)

Zeke27G wrote:

For the mean time before I potentially go the X-Trig ROCS triples with PHDS mounts, I threw on some Renthal bar risers with some Fatbars. I'm...

For the mean time before I potentially go the X-Trig ROCS triples with PHDS mounts, I threw on some Renthal bar risers with some Fatbars. I'm running the bars in the forward mount, with the clamps reversed, so the bars are pretty well centered over the for caps and I realized adjusting the compression was not happening until I took a small 90 degree screwdriver tool, and ground it down to fit under the handlebars. Is anyone making a remote compression clicker adjuster? It appears the ones that Ride Eng offers aren't compatible with '19 KX450's.

https://content.motosport.com/images/items/large/RIG/RIG000F/X001-Y002…

Zeke27G wrote:

For the mean time before I potentially go the X-Trig ROCS triples with PHDS mounts, I threw on some Renthal bar risers with some Fatbars. I'm...

For the mean time before I potentially go the X-Trig ROCS triples with PHDS mounts, I threw on some Renthal bar risers with some Fatbars. I'm running the bars in the forward mount, with the clamps reversed, so the bars are pretty well centered over the for caps and I realized adjusting the compression was not happening until I took a small 90 degree screwdriver tool, and ground it down to fit under the handlebars. Is anyone making a remote compression clicker adjuster? It appears the ones that Ride Eng offers aren't compatible with '19 KX450's.

https://content.motosport.com/images/items/large/RIG/RIG000F/X001-Y002…

Zeke27G wrote:

First Ride Report! Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12...

First Ride Report!

Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12, and I was worried I was buying a similar bike. After being on 2 strokes only for the last several years, it took a bit to get used to the engine braking again! First thoughts were how nimble and maneuverable it felt. It felt light and quick, not what I remember of my '12. It felt easier to lay into a rut with confidence and on flat sweepers, I felt extremely confident and that's not typical for me as I usually prefer finding a rut or berm to corner from. The power was good, but I can see how some may want more, or maybe want to add a tooth to the rear, although it wasn't slow by any means. Mind you, I'm coming off of a KX500 most recently. And if you're wondering, I'm using the green chip, with the stock map and a PC system that was on the bike when I bought it. The button is nice, although I did catch myself reaching down for the kickstarter a couple of times and my friends got a good laugh out of it! Suspension wise, I added 20cc's of 10W, cranked down on the shock spring preload and went in on the clickers a fair bit from stock, something like 9 clicks in on compression and 4 clicks in on rebound. Being 6'2" 248lbs vet expert, well maybe not quite after all the Xmas grub, I was surprised at how well the suspension held up for me. The only time I bottomed out was when I jumped the triple step down on the main. I landed it right in the sweet spot, but the forks blew right through the stroke. That's to be expected though at my size, with stock springs. One thing that drove me nuts was the rear brake being incredibly touchy and not being able to adjust the pedal down or add any free play into it. Probably going to look into cutting the threads down a bit to allow for the pedal adjust further down. A friend mentioned going back to the smaller rear rotor and hanger set up from previous years, so I may look into that. I did notice some clutch noise that some of you had mentioned, and I have Hinson plates, fibers and springs on order to hopefully remedy that? Like I read, have any of you tried adding extra oil? 100cc's? Otherwise, I definitely liked the hydro clutch and had no issues with stalling it. Also, I loved the feel of the slim levers and was surprised at how well the front brake worked, as my '12 was scary at first and I ended up with an over-sized front rotor immediately. Overall, I'm stoked on the purchase and look forward to dialing in the suspension and playing around with some mapping. Anyhow, thanks to all of you who have kept this thread going with a wealth of good info! Cheers and Happy New Year!

mxb2 wrote:

Would you consider it a better bike than the 2012,?. That was a great bike.

Zeke27G wrote:

First Ride Report! Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12...

First Ride Report!

Went out to Cahuilla Creek with some buddies yesterday and was definitely impressed with this '19 KX450. My last KX450 was a '12, and I was worried I was buying a similar bike. After being on 2 strokes only for the last several years, it took a bit to get used to the engine braking again! First thoughts were how nimble and maneuverable it felt. It felt light and quick, not what I remember of my '12. It felt easier to lay into a rut with confidence and on flat sweepers, I felt extremely confident and that's not typical for me as I usually prefer finding a rut or berm to corner from. The power was good, but I can see how some may want more, or maybe want to add a tooth to the rear, although it wasn't slow by any means. Mind you, I'm coming off of a KX500 most recently. And if you're wondering, I'm using the green chip, with the stock map and a PC system that was on the bike when I bought it. The button is nice, although I did catch myself reaching down for the kickstarter a couple of times and my friends got a good laugh out of it! Suspension wise, I added 20cc's of 10W, cranked down on the shock spring preload and went in on the clickers a fair bit from stock, something like 9 clicks in on compression and 4 clicks in on rebound. Being 6'2" 248lbs vet expert, well maybe not quite after all the Xmas grub, I was surprised at how well the suspension held up for me. The only time I bottomed out was when I jumped the triple step down on the main. I landed it right in the sweet spot, but the forks blew right through the stroke. That's to be expected though at my size, with stock springs. One thing that drove me nuts was the rear brake being incredibly touchy and not being able to adjust the pedal down or add any free play into it. Probably going to look into cutting the threads down a bit to allow for the pedal adjust further down. A friend mentioned going back to the smaller rear rotor and hanger set up from previous years, so I may look into that. I did notice some clutch noise that some of you had mentioned, and I have Hinson plates, fibers and springs on order to hopefully remedy that? Like I read, have any of you tried adding extra oil? 100cc's? Otherwise, I definitely liked the hydro clutch and had no issues with stalling it. Also, I loved the feel of the slim levers and was surprised at how well the front brake worked, as my '12 was scary at first and I ended up with an over-sized front rotor immediately. Overall, I'm stoked on the purchase and look forward to dialing in the suspension and playing around with some mapping. Anyhow, thanks to all of you who have kept this thread going with a wealth of good info! Cheers and Happy New Year!

mxb2 wrote:

Would you consider it a better bike than the 2012,?. That was a great bike.

Polish Power wrote:

I had a 2013 that i rode for 5 seasons. I had that bike so dialed in. I also had the suspension done by Enzo. The...

I had a 2013 that i rode for 5 seasons. I had that bike so dialed in. I also had the suspension done by Enzo. The power was great. I ran the aggressive coupler. I liked that bike alot and it was my first kawi.

With all that being said, my 2019 is a much better bike in so many ways. Its much more nimble, corners better and it has better brakes. The only thing I really miss about my 2013 is the power. That bike was a rocket lol. On the plus side, with the 2019 not being as abrupt, it doesnt wear me out as quick.

Belleau_414 wrote:

First post on here after browsing through for a while! Picked up a new Kx450 after being on a Ktm 350 for the past 4 years...

First post on here after browsing through for a while! Picked up a new Kx450 after being on a Ktm 350 for the past 4 years. Was lucky to ride one at my local track and that was it! Had to have one! Absolutely love the bike and couldn't be happier. Got some plastics and graphics put on and then went straight to Glamis. Here's some photos.