New 2023 YZ450F

Meister wrote:

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are...

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are plenty for me..

Meister wrote:

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are...

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are plenty for me..

Chris_Buehler wrote:

Did you sell your Honda? How do you like the Yamaha? You been on it long enough to get a feel for it yet?

Meister wrote:

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are...

Very good point. Hadn't thought of that. However, I don't think I'll ever take mods that far just to go slow lol.. The stock possibilities are plenty for me..

Chris_Buehler wrote:

Did you sell your Honda? How do you like the Yamaha? You been on it long enough to get a feel for it yet?

Meister wrote:

I still have my Honda at the moment. Just actually listed it for sale. I've got a few rides on the yam and now a race. ...

I still have my Honda at the moment. Just actually listed it for sale.

I've got a few rides on the yam and now a race. 

I love it. Having said that, I have no real issues with my Honda either. Maybe a little rough on the hands I guess if I had to complain. The Yamaha is definitely more forgiving (or, plush). I'm under sprung but will sort that out soon if no one buys it within the next few weeks. Riding a little low in the stroke in some places which made it feel a little "stiff" in bigger braking bumps at Daytona. Not a fault of the bike or s bad trait. Just my lack of time to get it right before the race. 

 

I love cable clutch feel. Actually kinda missed it, even tho the Honda is real close to the same feel but with hydro.

 

Braking I would call similar. 

 

I prefer the Hondas launch control over the Yamahas. The Honda sounds a little different, but the yam sounds like a blubbery mess of annoyingness that was way too distracting for me.. lol.. may perform well but I couldn't use it. Both bikes I used the tamer front and rear devices on. Definitely a game changer for me on both. 

 

Chris_Buehler wrote:

Did you sell your Honda? How do you like the Yamaha? You been on it long enough to get a feel for it yet?

Meister wrote:

I still have my Honda at the moment. Just actually listed it for sale. I've got a few rides on the yam and now a race. ...

I still have my Honda at the moment. Just actually listed it for sale.

I've got a few rides on the yam and now a race. 

I love it. Having said that, I have no real issues with my Honda either. Maybe a little rough on the hands I guess if I had to complain. The Yamaha is definitely more forgiving (or, plush). I'm under sprung but will sort that out soon if no one buys it within the next few weeks. Riding a little low in the stroke in some places which made it feel a little "stiff" in bigger braking bumps at Daytona. Not a fault of the bike or s bad trait. Just my lack of time to get it right before the race. 

 

I love cable clutch feel. Actually kinda missed it, even tho the Honda is real close to the same feel but with hydro.

 

Braking I would call similar. 

 

I prefer the Hondas launch control over the Yamahas. The Honda sounds a little different, but the yam sounds like a blubbery mess of annoyingness that was way too distracting for me.. lol.. may perform well but I couldn't use it. Both bikes I used the tamer front and rear devices on. Definitely a game changer for me on both. 

 

Rider 5280 wrote:

What is this "tamer" product you speak of?

Boggins wrote:

'22 Stock Pegs wont fit, my set of '22 Flow pegs wont fit either.    

Meister wrote:

Anyone try pegs listed for previous years yet?

Duncster316 wrote:

Just got mine yesterday. Did a bunch of prep on it today, super stoked on the bike but I have an issue that is concerning. The...

Just got mine yesterday. Did a bunch of prep on it today, super stoked on the bike but I have an issue that is concerning. The throttle cables are pulled tight when turning full to the right. Cables look to be routed correctly just from looking, but are way shorter than on my 23 yz250f. They don’t affect the RPM’s at all. Has anyone else seen something similar on your bikes?

 

VPG43 wrote:

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I...

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I have to download a template. For some reason I can’t reach their website from here in Europe. So it would be great if someone could download it for me and share it here 👍🏻

VPG43 wrote:

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I...

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I have to download a template. For some reason I can’t reach their website from here in Europe. So it would be great if someone could download it for me and share it here 👍🏻

Mx286 wrote:

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on...

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on there. My buddy installed one and it kept hitting his fork when pushed down. Apparently the device on the 23 has a small area for placement and it’s closer to the front wheel rather than in the middle. 

Meister wrote:

Noticed bloss with what looked like a works connection skid plate. Also hgs exhaust.

 

Anyone with new info on skid plates?

Meister wrote:

Noticed bloss with what looked like a works connection skid plate. Also hgs exhaust.

 

Anyone with new info on skid plates?

Meister wrote:

Noticed bloss with what looked like a works connection skid plate. Also hgs exhaust.

 

Anyone with new info on skid plates?

mxb2 wrote:

He uses a stock exhaust

Meister wrote:

Noticed bloss with what looked like a works connection skid plate. Also hgs exhaust.

 

Anyone with new info on skid plates?

mxb2 wrote:

He uses a stock exhaust

Lynch wrote:

Niet, HGS was on his bike last night. 

Meister wrote:

I spotted it on RDL but didn't snag a pic. Honestly saw the HGS sticker but thought it looked stockish. They kinda look stockish tho so...

I spotted it on RDL but didn't snag a pic. Honestly saw the HGS sticker but thought it looked stockish. They kinda look stockish tho so I assumed maybe. Header looked different too.

Meister wrote:

I spotted it on RDL but didn't snag a pic. Honestly saw the HGS sticker but thought it looked stockish. They kinda look stockish tho so...

I spotted it on RDL but didn't snag a pic. Honestly saw the HGS sticker but thought it looked stockish. They kinda look stockish tho so I assumed maybe. Header looked different too.

mxb2 wrote:

Friday at indy ,he said it was stock, but maybe late friday they got an exhaust🤷

Lynch wrote:

   Voila

 

 Voila

VPG43 wrote:

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I...

Can somebody help me with the Protaper Sela start device? Just purchased one for my ‘23 and the instructions that comes with it says that I have to download a template. For some reason I can’t reach their website from here in Europe. So it would be great if someone could download it for me and share it here 👍🏻

Mx286 wrote:

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on...

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on there. My buddy installed one and it kept hitting his fork when pushed down. Apparently the device on the 23 has a small area for placement and it’s closer to the front wheel rather than in the middle. 

VPG43 wrote:

Thanks for the tip 👍🏻 I have a set so I will use it. Found a template on a different website already.

Mx286 wrote:

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on...

Do yourself a favor and buy a set of 22 fork guards, they fit. The new 23 fork guard is different and hard to fit on there. My buddy installed one and it kept hitting his fork when pushed down. Apparently the device on the 23 has a small area for placement and it’s closer to the front wheel rather than in the middle. 

VPG43 wrote:

Thanks for the tip 👍🏻 I have a set so I will use it. Found a template on a different website already.

motocrisis wrote:

ProTaper's site doesn't even have a template for the new fork guard anyway.

VPG43 wrote:

Thanks for the tip 👍🏻 I have a set so I will use it. Found a template on a different website already.

motocrisis wrote:

ProTaper's site doesn't even have a template for the new fork guard anyway.

Motofinne wrote:

I don't know what is going on with PT but their site is very outdated. They haven't even updated the SELA device applications in multiple years...

I don't know what is going on with PT but their site is very outdated. They haven't even updated the SELA device applications in multiple years, 2020 is the "newest" bikes in the application list although it probably fits all new bikes. When you go to the all new ACF handlebar page you can't even find the measurements of the different bends.