GasGas 450 Factory Edition

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Whelp..... After helping a buddy dial in his new KTM 450FE with Powerband Racing cone valves and a Trax shock and of course my curiosity got the best of me and I had to ride it. Well, the new Trax shock is great. It stays up in the stroke instead of dropping too quickly like the stock shock does. It is night and day better than the stock shock which needs a serious revalve. I've practiced once and raced once since getting it and I love it. I highly recommend it.

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All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the most subjective static part of a motorcycle but does anyone have any experience running renthal 827s? I'm 5'10" and have ran pro taper sx race bars on my last two KTMs. It looks as though most of your are running Evos, what bends?
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GasGas released new models no Factory Edition as I was hoping for Barcia replica
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Motoman79 6/17/2021 8:47am
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Digger29 wrote:
Whelp..... After helping a buddy dial in his new KTM 450FE with Powerband Racing cone valves and a Trax shock and of course my curiosity got...
Whelp..... After helping a buddy dial in his new KTM 450FE with Powerband Racing cone valves and a Trax shock and of course my curiosity got the best of me and I had to ride it. Well, the new Trax shock is great. It stays up in the stroke instead of dropping too quickly like the stock shock does. It is night and day better than the stock shock which needs a serious revalve. I've practiced once and raced once since getting it and I love it. I highly recommend it.

Digger look great only thing I would change is its location needs to be in my garage!!
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Motoman79 wrote:
GasGas released new models no Factory Edition as I was hoping for Barcia replica
Doesn’t look like they have released any of the Factory Edition or Rockstar editions yet! Hopefully we see a red “fun fun” edition soon!
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Ethan454 wrote:
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the...
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the most subjective static part of a motorcycle but does anyone have any experience running renthal 827s? I'm 5'10" and have ran pro taper sx race bars on my last two KTMs. It looks as though most of your are running Evos, what bends?
Ya, I am big fan of the SX Race bend myself. Being 6’1”+ I run 5mm spacers, lower pegs and taller seat as well. Most comfortable cockpit I have ridden in years.
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Spent the weekend upgrading my bike. Ohlins suspension, new plastic and graphics, new seat cover and frame guards. I think it turned out pretty good. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/06/01/496023/s1200_DSC01019small.jpg[/img]
Spent the weekend upgrading my bike. Ohlins suspension, new plastic and graphics, new seat cover and frame guards. I think it turned out pretty good.


That looks sick nice job! Interested to hear how the Ohlins stuff is.
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Ethan454 wrote:
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the...
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the most subjective static part of a motorcycle but does anyone have any experience running renthal 827s? I'm 5'10" and have ran pro taper sx race bars on my last two KTMs. It looks as though most of your are running Evos, what bends?
prida28 wrote:
Ya, I am big fan of the SX Race bend myself. Being 6’1”+ I run 5mm spacers, lower pegs and taller seat as well. Most comfortable...
Ya, I am big fan of the SX Race bend myself. Being 6’1”+ I run 5mm spacers, lower pegs and taller seat as well. Most comfortable cockpit I have ridden in years.
What pegs are you running?
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What pegs are you running?
Fastway Evo 4
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MN_MX595 6/18/2021 4:58pm
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Ethan454 wrote:
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the...
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the most subjective static part of a motorcycle but does anyone have any experience running renthal 827s? I'm 5'10" and have ran pro taper sx race bars on my last two KTMs. It looks as though most of your are running Evos, what bends?
Henry/Reed is what I run...5'9"
Some say they are very tall. They work well for me, I stand a lot.
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Ethan454 wrote:
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the...
All of these builds are beautiful and very motivating. I have a 22 on order and have started my parts accumulation. I know handlebars are the most subjective static part of a motorcycle but does anyone have any experience running renthal 827s? I'm 5'10" and have ran pro taper sx race bars on my last two KTMs. It looks as though most of your are running Evos, what bends?
I love the Pro Taper SX bend and if was you I'd stick with the Pro Taper bend that you're running. The devil you know so to speak :-)
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Got a little bored and ole girl got a few updates. Seat cover, graphics, some pretty back ass Rims Plus wheels (in my opinion) can’t believe...
Got a little bored and ole girl got a few updates. Seat cover, graphics, some pretty back ass Rims Plus wheels (in my opinion) can’t believe how great these bikes are.



Damn that's badass!! Great job
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moto67e wrote:
Spent the weekend upgrading my bike. Ohlins suspension, new plastic and graphics, new seat cover and frame guards. I think it turned out pretty good. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/06/01/496023/s1200_DSC01019small.jpg[/img]
Spent the weekend upgrading my bike. Ohlins suspension, new plastic and graphics, new seat cover and frame guards. I think it turned out pretty good.


MotoCoUSA wrote:
That looks sick nice job! Interested to hear how the Ohlins stuff is.
Thanks.

So far the Ohlins have been great. Really plush and consistent. I love not having to check the air or bring a pump.
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moto67e wrote:
Thanks.

So far the Ohlins have been great. Really plush and consistent. I love not having to check the air or bring a pump.
I’ve always loved the gold, been thinking about pulling the trigger on some for the yz250 but the kyb stuff is pretty good.
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My 22 finally came in and I'm in love.

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Nice ride!
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Have any of you guys mounted your hour meter on the tapped bosses directly behind the starter like the gp bikes?
And if so any issues with over heating the meter?
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MN_MX595 12/27/2021 11:42am
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@Ethan454 - I have mine mounted in the same spot as the KTM's come stock - although what you have pictured is a cool spot.

Reviving this thread to discuss gear ratios. I noticed Keefer discusses stepping up to a 14/52 which seems crazy to me on a 450.

Curious what you others are running and what your thoughts are.

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@Ethan454 - I have mine mounted in the same spot as the KTM's come stock - although what you have pictured is a cool spot. Reviving...
@Ethan454 - I have mine mounted in the same spot as the KTM's come stock - although what you have pictured is a cool spot.

Reviving this thread to discuss gear ratios. I noticed Keefer discusses stepping up to a 14/52 which seems crazy to me on a 450.

Curious what you others are running and what your thoughts are.

I'm running the 14/52 on my bike. I've had it like that for the past 5 months and it's been great. It allows me to use 3rd gear more on tight tracks.
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Digger29 wrote:
Whelp..... After helping a buddy dial in his new KTM 450FE with Powerband Racing cone valves and a Trax shock and of course my curiosity got...
Whelp..... After helping a buddy dial in his new KTM 450FE with Powerband Racing cone valves and a Trax shock and of course my curiosity got the best of me and I had to ride it. Well, the new Trax shock is great. It stays up in the stroke instead of dropping too quickly like the stock shock does. It is night and day better than the stock shock which needs a serious revalve. I've practiced once and raced once since getting it and I love it. I highly recommend it.

Who did you order the graphics kit from?
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@Ethan454 - I have mine mounted in the same spot as the KTM's come stock - although what you have pictured is a cool spot. Reviving...
@Ethan454 - I have mine mounted in the same spot as the KTM's come stock - although what you have pictured is a cool spot.

Reviving this thread to discuss gear ratios. I noticed Keefer discusses stepping up to a 14/52 which seems crazy to me on a 450.

Curious what you others are running and what your thoughts are.

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I'm running the 14/52 on my bike. I've had it like that for the past 5 months and it's been great. It allows me to use...
I'm running the 14/52 on my bike. I've had it like that for the past 5 months and it's been great. It allows me to use 3rd gear more on tight tracks.
My buddy runs 14/53 on his KTM, he talked me into 14/52 on my RMZ. It really frees up the chassis going to a 14 front sprocket.
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MN_MX595 12/28/2021 9:58am
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Thanks for the replies gentlemen, went ahead with ordering a 14/52 setup for it. Looking forward to giving it a try once the snow is gone 👌
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Sandusky26 12/28/2021 3:29pm
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Thanks for the replies gentlemen, went ahead with ordering a 14/52 setup for it. Looking forward to giving it a try once the snow is gone...
Thanks for the replies gentlemen, went ahead with ordering a 14/52 setup for it. Looking forward to giving it a try once the snow is gone 👌
I rode again with the 14/52. It’s crazy how much calmer the bike feels when your at high RPMs, it has way less engine braking effect. I was skeptical at first considering I had to remove my case saver, but the HEP guys run the same setup.
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It will be interesting for sure. The engine braking will be a change. A lot of hills at Spring Creek MX so hopefully it isn't a negative effect. Bit skeptical of the case saver removal but ought to be more diligent about chain inspection anyways.
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So now the 2022 "Factory Edition" MC450 is due out in FEBRUARY!
Anyone have an MSRP yet?
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I have to know who did your graphics, they look amazing.
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I have to know who did your graphics, they look amazing.
MotoPro graphics by the look of the logo on the shroud. He does good work, but he's pretty busy
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MDana87 wrote:
Did I hear/read right that the 450SXF & FC450 stock mufflers do NOT have the perforated cone insert that the MC450 does? If so, anyone know...
Did I hear/read right that the 450SXF & FC450 stock mufflers do NOT have the perforated cone insert that the MC450 does? If so, anyone know if you can remove the cone without jacking up the muffler? I’m thinking it’s tack welded in place.
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Yes it is tackwelded in and you can remove It. takes a little patience. Removed mine and I think it does make the bike feel more...
Yes it is tackwelded in and you can remove It. takes a little patience. Removed mine and I think it does make the bike feel more responsive and sound better.
Would you mind elaborating on what you did to remove it? I am looking to pop the end cap off tomorrow and check it all out.
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I’d also really really appreciate if anyone can print or connect me with someone who can the elusive Red Bull graphics. I just want the front fender honestly.
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Motoman79 wrote:
I want one......
I got one...Smile GasGas FE showed up today
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