Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

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Does anyone know what older model forks will fit. I’m trying to get a second set of suspension for the woods and one set for the...
Does anyone know what older model forks will fit. I’m trying to get a second set of suspension for the woods and one set for the track. The reason I’m asking is because I can’t find a set of oem forks for a reasonable price.
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Any kx450f forks will fit but the axle will be smaller. So you would need an older wheel as well. The newer forks are also 5mm...
Any kx450f forks will fit but the axle will be smaller. So you would need an older wheel as well. The newer forks are also 5mm shorter so you have to keep that in mind when you set the fork height.
MZ193 wrote:
How are you liking the kxf 450 forks?
Anybody has ever compared them to the kyb sss that yamaha uses?
After I put a stiffer spring in mine I felt like they were similar to the sss forks I’ve ridden in the fact that I had good bottoming resistance and the forks were Still plush. I’m 195-200 and a C rider. And they’ve been decent in the woods with just softer springs. I believe I just need to ride a rough track and set them up.
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Got my subframe back. Just need to clean it up
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MZ193 wrote:
How are you liking the kxf 450 forks?
Anybody has ever compared them to the kyb sss that yamaha uses?
DB97 wrote:
I don't see why anyone would want to replace the stockers unless you want a kit or a woods set like he wanted.
MZ193 wrote:
Just curious on how well/bad they are working..
I have KYB SSS on my YZ250 smoker and the Kawi forks are better stock (with oil added) than my revalved SSS, except on really bad G-outs or OJ'ing a big ass jump to flat.
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DB97 wrote:
I don't see why anyone would want to replace the stockers unless you want a kit or a woods set like he wanted.
MZ193 wrote:
Just curious on how well/bad they are working..
FortyHat wrote:
I have KYB SSS on my YZ250 smoker and the Kawi forks are better stock (with oil added) than my revalved SSS, except on really bad...
I have KYB SSS on my YZ250 smoker and the Kawi forks are better stock (with oil added) than my revalved SSS, except on really bad G-outs or OJ'ing a big ass jump to flat.
I added 20cc of oil and one stiff spring and I still get those same issues with g-outs and OJ's. Like it just doesnt have enough dampening for the biggest hits.
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Hey to anyone rebuilding their suspension, you can use all the Honda parts except for the shock bladder. The Honda parts are far cheaper.
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First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and the local spot is struggling to stay open.... so bike is sitting unstarted. un ridden. So can the bike sit or needs to have a battery tender ?
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stax199 wrote:
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and...
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and the local spot is struggling to stay open.... so bike is sitting unstarted. un ridden. So can the bike sit or needs to have a battery tender ?
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d buy a tender though Smile . There is one out there that has been talked about it this thread.
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stax199 wrote:
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and...
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and the local spot is struggling to stay open.... so bike is sitting unstarted. un ridden. So can the bike sit or needs to have a battery tender ?
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Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d...
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d buy a tender though Smile . There is one out there that has been talked about it this thread.
The manual says to disconnect the battery if you're not going to use for 2 weeks or more. I've had it sit longer and it's been fine.
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stax199 wrote:
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and...
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and the local spot is struggling to stay open.... so bike is sitting unstarted. un ridden. So can the bike sit or needs to have a battery tender ?
datkin128 wrote:
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d...
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d buy a tender though Smile . There is one out there that has been talked about it this thread.
Thanks D.. im happy to have my own garage & driveway these days. So I can just disconnect when its sitting. Hope we can get out there to ride soon!!
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datkin128 wrote:
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d...
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d buy a tender though Smile . There is one out there that has been talked about it this thread.
Do you know which one? 126 pages is a lot to look back through.
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datkin128 wrote:
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d...
Mine hasn’t been ridden since October probably (sad face) and still starts right up. If I had a garage like normal people down the hall I’d buy a tender though Smile . There is one out there that has been talked about it this thread.
hititpind wrote:
Do you know which one? 126 pages is a lot to look back through.
I have the skyrich tender works well and i charge the battery every time i change air filter. I comes with a quick connector.

https://www.skyrichbattery.com/product_info.php?cPath=11&products_id=591
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MZ193 wrote:
How are you liking the kxf 450 forks?
Anybody has ever compared them to the kyb sss that yamaha uses?
I have both bikes. 2019 Kawi and the 2020 Yamaha. The Kawi is better for aggressive riding. The forks are great. The Yamaha is good but the kawi (once set up) is better imo.
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stax199 wrote:
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and...
First time with this non kickstarter.. can the 2019/20 kx450 sit for few days? weeks ? NY is shut down englishtown NJ track is closed and the local spot is struggling to stay open.... so bike is sitting unstarted. un ridden. So can the bike sit or needs to have a battery tender ?
Absolutely. It can sit for awhile with no issues. Mine sat for 3 months last year and it started right up
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Markopolo400 wrote:
This is the one Kawi specs, I have one and I leave it hooked to my bike pretty much constantly.

https://www.amazon.com/OptiMATE-Lithium-TM-471-Battery-Charger-Tester-m…
This is the same one I have as well. I routed the connector so it tucks up right under the plastics in front of the air box. Just pop it out and plug it in, never have to take the seat off to charge.
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Moens_Andy 3/20/2020 4:12am
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DB97 wrote:
Another preview of the PC ignition cover looks sick. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/02/408162/s1200_Screenshot_2020_03_02_18_28_14.jpg[/img]
Another preview of the PC ignition cover looks sick.
JBernard_401 wrote:
Since the starter motor housing is built into the ignition cover on the 19+ I can't imagine how much its gonna cost. I think the older...
Since the starter motor housing is built into the ignition cover on the 19+ I can't imagine how much its gonna cost. I think the older ones PC and Applied made were 400, gotta be a good bit more than that. I'm just cerakoting mine right now rather than dropping that much coin into a cnc'd one. They do look killer though.
DB97 wrote:
Yeah I thought the same thing probably 600.
Is it for sale yet?

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Moens_Andy wrote:
Is it for sale yet?
Yeah 460 on pc website.
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anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing for these KXs..
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stax199 wrote:
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing...
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing for these KXs..
Are u talking reservoir caps or the carbon covers like Eli and company run?
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stax199 3/20/2020 10:41am
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stax199 wrote:
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing...
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing for these KXs..
datkin128 wrote:
Are u talking reservoir caps or the carbon covers like Eli and company run?
yes... assume they have team issue factory stuff, was hoping for aftermarket.
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stax199 wrote:
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing...
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing for these KXs..
Works Connection has black, blue, and green.
Moens_Andy 3/20/2020 10:48am
3/20/2020 10:48am
I have the easiest access to Maxima oil in this area which one should I carry for a 2019 KX450 also are there other products from Maxima you can recommend using, chain lube, coolant, brake fluid, etc, etc
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DB505 3/20/2020 11:53am
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Anyone got a cure for the pain in the ass air filter?
It’s just not very well thought out!
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DB505 wrote:
Anyone got a cure for the pain in the ass air filter?
It’s just not very well thought out!
It’s just a lil different.. You’ll get use to it. 👍🏼
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stax199 wrote:
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing...
anyone running or have link to cutch and brake master cylinder on the handle bars??? I see cool little covers for the euro bikes but nothing for these KXs..
datkin128 wrote:
Are u talking reservoir caps or the carbon covers like Eli and company run?
stax199 wrote:
yes... assume they have team issue factory stuff, was hoping for aftermarket.
As far as caps go works connection has the best I’ve seen. I think they will even engrave your number in them if you want. For the carbon protection I think asterisk makes them, but not sure if they are available to the public.
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I have the easiest access to Maxima oil in this area which one should I carry for a 2019 KX450 also are there other products from...
I have the easiest access to Maxima oil in this area which one should I carry for a 2019 KX450 also are there other products from Maxima you can recommend using, chain lube, coolant, brake fluid, etc, etc
I use maxima premium 4 and and change it every 2-3 hours. As far as coolant goes I went from maxima to engine ice and IMO the engine ice is better. Also maxima sc1 will change your life.
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Zeke27G wrote:
Here’s a few shots of the Lightspeed skid plate and a few of it being put to good use a week ago... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/25/406682/s1200_C3A9E1DC_DE4A_4D45_9F8C_875428A5A9DB.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/25/406681/s1200_ABD083AF_CF1C_4590_8248_18807CADF2E5.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/25/406680/s1200_9DF80599_ACA4_493A_80CA_14AF0959E613.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/02/25/406679/s1200_0E7C11BF_6A9E_4C45_ABB8_B3183A15D2B2.jpg[/img]...
Here’s a few shots of the Lightspeed skid plate and a few of it being put to good use a week ago...






Poaching Zaca in the last pic? Where is that?
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