WTB - 21 or 22 YZ 450

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New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
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motoxrocks 6/30/2022 4:31am
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Bow977 wrote:
New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
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Rider 5280 6/30/2022 9:06am
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Bow977 wrote:
New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
motoxrocks wrote:
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of...
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
Are these rods failing for average Joes / weekend warriors or is it experienced racers primarily?

To me, buying these seems like a no brainer:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/escondido-yamaha-yz450fs/7498…
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stone881 6/30/2022 9:11am
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Bow977 wrote:
New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
motoxrocks wrote:
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of...
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
Rider 5280 wrote:
Are these rods failing for average Joes / weekend warriors or is it experienced racers primarily?

To me, buying these seems like a no brainer:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/escondido-yamaha-yz450fs/7498…
I offered him 14k for both, which I thought wasn't an unreasonable offer, but the owner claimed he could get more from a dealer, which I highly doubt.
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Bow977 6/30/2022 10:11am
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Bow977 wrote:
New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
motoxrocks wrote:
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of...
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
Rider 5280 wrote:
Are these rods failing for average Joes / weekend warriors or is it experienced racers primarily?

To me, buying these seems like a no brainer:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/escondido-yamaha-yz450fs/7498…
Agreed, seems like a great deal for $8K.

Thanks for the links!
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Yz229 6/30/2022 10:28am
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Why not a 2020?

Picked up a 2020 YZ450F, FMF pipe and some aftermarket parts in SoCal for 6800 a few months back.
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motoxrocks 6/30/2022 5:46pm
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Bow977 wrote:
New or used. Located in Bakersfield, Ca. Willing to buy used if in good condition, but would prefer new. OTD prices I’ve been seeing pretty high
motoxrocks wrote:
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of...
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
Rider 5280 wrote:
Are these rods failing for average Joes / weekend warriors or is it experienced racers primarily?

To me, buying these seems like a no brainer:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/escondido-yamaha-yz450fs/7498…
I am 63 and no pro by any means. The 22 with 10hrs was a decent B kid.
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walent215 6/30/2022 7:24pm
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motoxrocks wrote:
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of...
Be careful on a used 20-22 YZF 450 there have been some rod failures. I had a 21 fail at 36 hrs and have heard of more than a few. Yamaha put the FX rod in the 450 for 22 but know of a 22 that failed at 10 hrs. Some have no problems and some do so i am sure guys will chime in and call BS. MXA posted something on it as well. FYI i am 63 been at it forever and know how to take care of my bike. When changing the air filter on the yamaha i would always lay it on its side as a precaution as one example. Crank Works, Carrillo, and Wiesco Racer Elite all make a quality replacement if availible?
Rider 5280 wrote:
Are these rods failing for average Joes / weekend warriors or is it experienced racers primarily?

To me, buying these seems like a no brainer:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/escondido-yamaha-yz450fs/7498…
stone881 wrote:
I offered him 14k for both, which I thought wasn't an unreasonable offer, but the owner claimed he could get more from a dealer, which I...
I offered him 14k for both, which I thought wasn't an unreasonable offer, but the owner claimed he could get more from a dealer, which I highly doubt.
Very fair offer !!
Those bikes have been sitting for sale for quite some time if my memory serves me properly
Lol
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Rick179 7/1/2022 1:50pm
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Probably gonna need some heavier springs these days
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Bow977 7/1/2022 3:08pm
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Rick179 wrote:
Probably gonna need some heavier springs these days
HAHA very true
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Rider 5280 7/1/2022 8:50pm
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Rick179 wrote:
Probably gonna need some heavier springs these days
... gear, too (and in my fadazz case, my knee braces didn't fit anymore ... never expected THAT).

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