Let's see/review those 2019 kx450s

Chris99Flannery 12/7/2021 1:31pm
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Another look at AC head pipe. Too bad someone couldn’t just start building some head pipes 🤷🏻‍♂️ Could use a PC head pipe and cut it...
Another look at AC head pipe. Too bad someone couldn’t just start building some head pipes 🤷🏻‍♂️ Could use a PC head pipe and cut it and lengthen it to customize the power. Typically vet guys like a lot of bottom end if you can smooth out the power transition so it’s not “jerky” feeling.
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Buy a 250f. Best decision you’ll make and it won’t be jerky and you’ll be faster
dancolvin633 wrote:
I couldn’t agree more. I have bought (3) 21 KX250 this year. Best decision I have ever made. Including this full PC bike. So fun! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/12/04/521130/s1200_6AE2F994_1105_404E_8BE0_318271740FCE.jpg[/img]...
I couldn’t agree more. I have bought (3) 21 KX250 this year. Best decision I have ever made. Including this full PC bike. So fun!


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dancolvin633 12/7/2021 1:33pm
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Zeke27G wrote:
Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR. Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd...

Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR.

Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd be worth a trip to an AZ Kawasaki dealer to avoid the ridiculous CA sales tax?

Can any of you recommend a Kawasaki dealership in AZ?

And for those of you who have purchased an SR, what sorta OTD prices are we talkin?!

Thank you!
Finding one will be tough... a reputable dealer in Oregon quoted 10k OVER msrp...... absolutely ridiculous. 13k is a good deal, 23k not so much
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mshea397 12/7/2021 1:57pm
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I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A couple thought they were. One already had multiple deposits and I was the first to put a deposit on one at the other. I was told there were only going to be 3 of them delivered to MN. I paid retail + delivery ($600 ... which i think is bullshit btw) and a $200 doc fee (also bs). Plus MN tax (really bs). So, $14,400 otd. Stupid, but wtf.
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wrc777 12/7/2021 3:14pm
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mshea397 wrote:
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A...
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A couple thought they were. One already had multiple deposits and I was the first to put a deposit on one at the other. I was told there were only going to be 3 of them delivered to MN. I paid retail + delivery ($600 ... which i think is bullshit btw) and a $200 doc fee (also bs). Plus MN tax (really bs). So, $14,400 otd. Stupid, but wtf.
You probably got one of the best deals in the country. Kawi added a $100 or $200 delivery surcharge to all the mx bikes.

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mshea397 12/7/2021 6:31pm
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and I'd be more than happy to flip it if folks are spending $10k over retail.
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wrc777 12/7/2021 6:57pm
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mshea397 wrote:
and I'd be more than happy to flip it if folks are spending $10k over retail.
Yeah but you could build a stock bike up really nice for $23k. You could have something fast enough to finish top 10 at nationals I would think.
quadzrulebro 12/8/2021 4:01am
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mshea397 wrote:
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A...
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A couple thought they were. One already had multiple deposits and I was the first to put a deposit on one at the other. I was told there were only going to be 3 of them delivered to MN. I paid retail + delivery ($600 ... which i think is bullshit btw) and a $200 doc fee (also bs). Plus MN tax (really bs). So, $14,400 otd. Stupid, but wtf.
So what do you think of it so far?
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Cygrace74 12/8/2021 4:09am
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Zeke27G wrote:
Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR. Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd...

Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR.

Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd be worth a trip to an AZ Kawasaki dealer to avoid the ridiculous CA sales tax?

Can any of you recommend a Kawasaki dealership in AZ?

And for those of you who have purchased an SR, what sorta OTD prices are we talkin?!

Thank you!
dancolvin633 wrote:
Finding one will be tough... a reputable dealer in Oregon quoted 10k OVER msrp...... absolutely ridiculous. 13k is a good deal, 23k not so much
There’s about 30 of them in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Just pay for shipping
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mshea397 12/8/2021 5:23am
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mshea397 wrote:
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A...
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A couple thought they were. One already had multiple deposits and I was the first to put a deposit on one at the other. I was told there were only going to be 3 of them delivered to MN. I paid retail + delivery ($600 ... which i think is bullshit btw) and a $200 doc fee (also bs). Plus MN tax (really bs). So, $14,400 otd. Stupid, but wtf.
quadzrulebro wrote:
So what do you think of it so far?
I haven't ridden it yet. Winter in MN. 4" of snow yesterday.
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mshea397 wrote:
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A...
I called about a dozen dealers in MN, ND, WI and IA a few days after the announcement. Most said they wouldn't be getting one. A couple thought they were. One already had multiple deposits and I was the first to put a deposit on one at the other. I was told there were only going to be 3 of them delivered to MN. I paid retail + delivery ($600 ... which i think is bullshit btw) and a $200 doc fee (also bs). Plus MN tax (really bs). So, $14,400 otd. Stupid, but wtf.
quadzrulebro wrote:
So what do you think of it so far?
mshea397 wrote:
I haven't ridden it yet. Winter in MN. 4" of snow yesterday.
That’s what Cedar Lake Arena is for!
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Zeke27G 12/20/2021 8:32am
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Zeke27G wrote:
Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR. Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd...

Seriously considering putting my 2019 KX450 up for sale and purchasing a 2022 KX450 SR.

Being that the 2022's are now "MSO" only, I'm guessing it'd be worth a trip to an AZ Kawasaki dealer to avoid the ridiculous CA sales tax?

Can any of you recommend a Kawasaki dealership in AZ?

And for those of you who have purchased an SR, what sorta OTD prices are we talkin?!

Thank you!
dancolvin633 wrote:
Finding one will be tough... a reputable dealer in Oregon quoted 10k OVER msrp...... absolutely ridiculous. 13k is a good deal, 23k not so much
Cygrace74 wrote:
There’s about 30 of them in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Just pay for shipping
Saved myself CA sales tax, plus the crazy $5k markup that my local Kawasaki dealer was asking and paid $750 to have this SR shipped from a dealer in Farmington, NM.


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Almus72 12/20/2021 10:40am
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Santa has come early. Can’t wait to test these beauties. Sfs!


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JB479 12/24/2021 12:12pm
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Does anyone have the arc powerchip clutch lever? Does it make the clutch engage further away from the handlebar?
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dancolvin633 wrote:
Finding one will be tough... a reputable dealer in Oregon quoted 10k OVER msrp...... absolutely ridiculous. 13k is a good deal, 23k not so much
Cygrace74 wrote:
There’s about 30 of them in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Just pay for shipping
Zeke27G wrote:
Saved myself CA sales tax, plus the crazy $5k markup that my local Kawasaki dealer was asking and paid $750 to have this SR shipped from...
Saved myself CA sales tax, plus the crazy $5k markup that my local Kawasaki dealer was asking and paid $750 to have this SR shipped from a dealer in Farmington, NM.


Any first impressions?
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hititpind 12/31/2021 10:55am
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JB479 wrote:
Does anyone have the arc powerchip clutch lever? Does it make the clutch engage further away from the handlebar?
Yeah You can set it up to be that way.

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Zeke27G 2/7/2022 8:58am
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Finally took the SR out to Pala yesterday...and holy smokes these things rip!! Definitely worth the extra coin!

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Zeke27G wrote:
Finally took the SR out to Pala yesterday...and holy smokes these things rip!! Definitely worth the extra coin! [url=https://www.flickr.com/gp/g_land/sw8K57][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51868112843_b727a7525b_z.jpg[/img][/url]

Finally took the SR out to Pala yesterday...and holy smokes these things rip!! Definitely worth the extra coin!

I'd ask you what you thought of the suspension, but it looks like you already had it re-valved?

Was the engine a big difference?

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Zeke27G 2/7/2022 1:05pm
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Zeke27G wrote:
Finally took the SR out to Pala yesterday...and holy smokes these things rip!! Definitely worth the extra coin! [url=https://www.flickr.com/gp/g_land/sw8K57][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51868112843_b727a7525b_z.jpg[/img][/url]

Finally took the SR out to Pala yesterday...and holy smokes these things rip!! Definitely worth the extra coin!

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I'd ask you what you thought of the suspension, but it looks like you already had it re-valved?

Was the engine a big difference?

I'm built like a linebacker and have alwasy hated breaking in new bikes with really soft stock suspension, so I said hell with it and had it set up for me at Shock Therapy, who also did the previous Showa suspension on my '19 KX450. The suspension on my '19 was a little soft and didn't have good hold up, and would tend to stay down in the stroke, so we focused on making the KYB suspension a little stiffer and to have better hold u me. I also installed the Pro-Circuit linkage which helps to make the shock more plush in the upper part of the stroke. Luckily some good friends were at Pala who really know how to tune some suspension, they made some solid changes and it felt even better after. I'm looking forward to getting some seat time in at Cahuilla, a track I ride a lot and will be able to have a better comparison on. And, it should be known that the motor is insane, barks hard and pulls to the moon! Well done KHI!
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Zeke27G wrote:
I'm built like a linebacker and have alwasy hated breaking in new bikes with really soft stock suspension, so I said hell with it and had...
I'm built like a linebacker and have alwasy hated breaking in new bikes with really soft stock suspension, so I said hell with it and had it set up for me at Shock Therapy, who also did the previous Showa suspension on my '19 KX450. The suspension on my '19 was a little soft and didn't have good hold up, and would tend to stay down in the stroke, so we focused on making the KYB suspension a little stiffer and to have better hold u me. I also installed the Pro-Circuit linkage which helps to make the shock more plush in the upper part of the stroke. Luckily some good friends were at Pala who really know how to tune some suspension, they made some solid changes and it felt even better after. I'm looking forward to getting some seat time in at Cahuilla, a track I ride a lot and will be able to have a better comparison on. And, it should be known that the motor is insane, barks hard and pulls to the moon! Well done KHI!
Glad to hear!
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I am selling a link equivalent to the ride engineering. It’s a SPIDER and can be adjusted +1/+3mm. With bearings. I am based in Europe. I paid it 230 euros. For sale for 150. If you need one, contact me.


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Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in to be one of my favorite bikes of all time.







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Kyle978 wrote:
Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in...
Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in to be one of my favorite bikes of all time.







I love the marks on your floor for stand placement.... that's something I'd do if I had multiple bikes LOL. Bike looks great BTW!
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Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in...
Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in to be one of my favorite bikes of all time.







cwolf96 wrote:
I love the marks on your floor for stand placement.... that's something I'd do if I had multiple bikes LOL. Bike looks great BTW!
Haha good catch - spent enough time moving stands a couple inches every direction, needed a solution lol
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Anybody dealt with fuel pump issues yet? Seems my fuel filter is clogged up (psi only drops under load, bike cuts out) it’s a serviceable part, but I cant find a replacement, and while I might be able to afford it I haven’t come to terms with spending $400 for a fuel filter
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wrc777 3/3/2022 8:06pm
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I assume you tried it without the filter to make sure it is a clogged filter and not a tired fuel pump?
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Kyle978 wrote:
Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in...
Getting my ‘21 freshened up for some upcoming races - I have about 55 hours on the bike now and I’m really getting it dialed in to be one of my favorite bikes of all time.







How many hours do you usually put on a bike before getting a new one?
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VE290 wrote:
Anybody dealt with fuel pump issues yet? Seems my fuel filter is clogged up (psi only drops under load, bike cuts out) it’s a serviceable part...
Anybody dealt with fuel pump issues yet? Seems my fuel filter is clogged up (psi only drops under load, bike cuts out) it’s a serviceable part, but I cant find a replacement, and while I might be able to afford it I haven’t come to terms with spending $400 for a fuel filter
My RMZ has the same type of filter, I took my time with compressed air and cleaned it out. Someone had cross referenced the filter and found some on eBay, any numbers on the filter?

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