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hartebreak
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Edited Date/Time 1/17/2012 12:20am
Well after selling my last bike 02 KX250 when my son was born the wifey gave me the blessing to get a new bike. I dont feel like dumping 9 large on a bike and have been looking around and have noticed a few shops have new left over bikes for screamin deals. I have it narrowed down to a 08 CRF450 or a 08 KX450F. I liked my old Kawi but being out of riding for 2.5 years I havent really ridden many new thumpers. Any guidance? I will most likely be riding in the desert with a little bit of woods riding and maybe a trip or 2 to the sand here and there. Not much track.
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Cygnus 11/10/2009 7:28am
11/10/2009 7:28am
I am going to get an 08 Honda if they have any left in January. Can't go wrong with either bike.
MX Dad #27 11/10/2009 11:10am
11/10/2009 11:10am
Always bet on RED.
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mxr102 11/10/2009 3:26pm
11/10/2009 3:26pm
YOu honestly can't go wrong with any of the hew 450's in the last 2 years.
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davis224 11/11/2009 6:41am
11/11/2009 6:41am
get the 08 honda

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R-acer 11/11/2009 2:12pm
11/11/2009 2:12pm
Easy decision,KAWASAKI KX450F for SURE!! most awesome engine in any dirt bike.

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rallendude 11/11/2009 3:52pm
11/11/2009 3:52pm
Another vote for Honda. The kawi is good bot the fir and finish on the Honda puts it over the top. You don't have to worry about stripped fasteners and drain plugs or silicone gasket in the oil pump. The only thing about the Honda is you WILL eventuLly have valves wear out.
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hartebreak 11/11/2009 5:19pm
11/11/2009 5:19pm
Thanks for all the imput guys. I could no where near run either bike to its limits as I am a 34 yr old desert guy. Im mainly concerned with durability and quality. Im sure both are awesome, I went and sat on them both for a while yesterday. The older Honda's felt really odd to me but the 08 felt nice, the thing seemed really thin and comfortable. The "steering dampener" thing has me chuckling a bit, Im no engineer but I dont really see how that thing has the ability to do much. I will probably stick a scotts on there. I think my garage will have its 1st ever Honda in it this weekend. Thanks again guys.
hartebreak
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hartebreak 11/21/2009 10:07pm
11/21/2009 10:07pm
Well, brought her home tonight. I would post a pic but Im sure you guys know what a CRF 450 looks like stock so I wont bother. Thanks for all the replies. Now time to tear her all down and grease and lock-tight everything
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Slow ~ Pro 11/23/2009 6:38pm
11/23/2009 6:38pm
Kawasaki !
Hondas, are great, but have a lousy valve system. (don't last)
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mosslander 11/24/2009 3:29pm
11/24/2009 3:29pm
Well David Knight rides Kawasaki for some reason.

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