2024 Kawasaki KX450 and KX450X

MX529 wrote:

Despite assumption.. Pretty familiar how Kawis rebates work and when they drop, bought numerous new bikes under rebates Never paid a premium, was happy paying $7998...

Despite assumption.. Pretty familiar how Kawis rebates work and when they drop, bought numerous new bikes under rebates

Never paid a premium, was happy paying $7998 plus tax and $99 doc fee with $2400 rebate from dealership when everybody else paid a premium, then members here tried to dispute my purchase after showing the bill of sale it instantly silenced them 

My post was about the same dealership who has them for $7398 right now.. whatever reason they throw another $1000 rebate on top of any Kawasaki rebates, hence my satire price match post..😁

Frankly thats what I paid for my 2020 KX 450 from same dealership back in April 2020, till buying a 2024 on 3/23/24  

 

spent some of the $2400 I saved over full MSRP on PC T-6 exhaust and some killer graphics from Decal works, skid plate, rear disc brake cover, then bought 3 pre oiled air filters from DT-1 since they provide rider support to me … smart huh? Without paying those premium prices.. you get a truck load of goodies on the money you saved.. in my book that’s a double win.. 🤔

 

soggy wrote:

Yea I was responding to rgIII dude. 

MX529 wrote:

Obviously..? 🙄 

soggy wrote:

Yea I was responding to rgIII dude. 

MX529 wrote:

Obviously..? 🙄 

RGIII wrote:

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

MX529 wrote:

Obviously..? 🙄 

RGIII wrote:

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

MX529 wrote:

Sorry my response was to Mr Ass umption who writes and cashes everybody’s checkbook not knowing the circumstances 🤦‍♂️

RGIII wrote:

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

Yes, me, RGIII, Mr. Impatient  Wasn't complaining. I am completely happy with the purchase. Can't wait to get back home and give it a go!!

MX529 wrote:

Sorry my response was to Mr Ass umption who writes and cashes everybody’s checkbook not knowing the circumstances 🤦‍♂️

RGIII wrote:

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

MX529 wrote:

Sorry my response was to Mr Ass umption who writes and cashes everybody’s checkbook not knowing the circumstances 🤦‍♂️

RGIII wrote:

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

MX529 wrote:

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on...

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on all his negative posts 

RGIII wrote:

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

No worries. It’s all good. I didn’t mean to rub anyone the wrong way. I was just joining the conversation honestly. 

MX529 wrote:

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on...

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on all his negative posts 

RGIII wrote:

I definitely felt the negativity flowing that’s for sure!! Haha

MX529 wrote:

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on...

You’re good bro.. certainly Soggy ass clown don’t even own a 24 let alone any KX model? Cause you can’t find any trace of either on all his negative posts 

RGIII wrote:

I definitely felt the negativity flowing that’s for sure!! Haha

MX529 wrote:

He must be the Jimmy Sloan of Vital MX page 

RGIII wrote:

I definitely felt the negativity flowing that’s for sure!! Haha

MX529 wrote:

He must be the Jimmy Sloan of Vital MX page 

soggy wrote:

Oh god not that guy.    I was just point out how silly it sounded for someone to wish they could get the rebate 3 months...

Oh god not that guy. 
 

I was just point out how silly it sounded for someone to wish they could get the rebate 3 months after they purchased the bike. Sorry you got all wadded up over it. 
 

I’ve got a KX but it’s a smoker 🤙🏻

francise610 wrote:

I have the fmf slip on, But I did pull out the screens and baffles out of the stock muffler and tried them back to back...

I have the fmf slip on, But I did pull out the screens and baffles out of the stock muffler and tried them back to back. Honestly had I did that first I probably wouldn’t have got a muffler. It’s good opened up, I do also have the twin air power flow kit on and I actually trimmed up the air box for more air. But I didn’t cut holes in the side panel/cover. I’d say give it a try before you buy. It makes a big difference even with the stock muffler. 

Mr. Afterbar wrote:

Better late than never to join the club. Haven’t ridden in 20 months due to complications healing from surgery after getting my fib repaired followed by...

Better late than never to join the club. Haven’t ridden in 20 months due to complications healing from surgery after getting my fib repaired followed by multiple other surgeries. Twisted my ankle in a corner on my 110. 🙄 Looking forward to seeing how it compares to my ‘21. Already cut the airbox. Will be hacking up the exhaust soon and ordering some goodies  How does the stock exhaust with baffles and screens removed compare to the T-6 slip on? Still a significant improvement with the PC?

 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I wish I had checked beforehand, but I just put the T-6 on, and I couldn’t be happier.  I pulled the plug out of the top...

I wish I had checked beforehand, but I just put the T-6 on, and I couldn’t be happier.  I pulled the plug out of the top of the airbox and ripped the foam off the back side of the number plate, but I didn’t actually cut the airbox.  My bike ran good enough to collect $250 in contingency in my first race on it!  Kaw is paying great this year!  Get the right spring rates in it, add more fork oil, and I bet you won’t even need a revalve.  I’m not planning to revalve mine now.

Mr. Afterbar wrote:

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That...

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That will determine how long I hold off on getting the PC. I’ll be getting back into the swing of things over the next few months so it’s not a necessity at this moment. Going to do a 3D cage and twin air filters. I don’t feel the Powerflow is worth it at the price. Will see after I live with this setup for a while. Will probably just do springs like I did on my ‘21 as well. 
 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I wish I had checked beforehand, but I just put the T-6 on, and I couldn’t be happier.  I pulled the plug out of the top...

I wish I had checked beforehand, but I just put the T-6 on, and I couldn’t be happier.  I pulled the plug out of the top of the airbox and ripped the foam off the back side of the number plate, but I didn’t actually cut the airbox.  My bike ran good enough to collect $250 in contingency in my first race on it!  Kaw is paying great this year!  Get the right spring rates in it, add more fork oil, and I bet you won’t even need a revalve.  I’m not planning to revalve mine now.

Mr. Afterbar wrote:

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That...

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That will determine how long I hold off on getting the PC. I’ll be getting back into the swing of things over the next few months so it’s not a necessity at this moment. Going to do a 3D cage and twin air filters. I don’t feel the Powerflow is worth it at the price. Will see after I live with this setup for a while. Will probably just do springs like I did on my ‘21 as well. 
 

 

Smith246 wrote:

I went from completely stock exhaust to stock with baffles removed to full PC Ti6. 90% of gains came from just removing the baffle and screens...

I went from completely stock exhaust to stock with baffles removed to full PC Ti6. 90% of gains came from just removing the baffle and screens on the stock exhaust. Full PC did give a little more but I was actually a little disappointed. Bang for buck just stick with stock exhaust with baffles removed. 

Mr. Afterbar wrote:

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That...

I also already removed the foam and grommet. Hoping someone can chime in on if the stock exhaust is close to the PC after modifying. That will determine how long I hold off on getting the PC. I’ll be getting back into the swing of things over the next few months so it’s not a necessity at this moment. Going to do a 3D cage and twin air filters. I don’t feel the Powerflow is worth it at the price. Will see after I live with this setup for a while. Will probably just do springs like I did on my ‘21 as well. 
 

 

Smith246 wrote:

I went from completely stock exhaust to stock with baffles removed to full PC Ti6. 90% of gains came from just removing the baffle and screens...

I went from completely stock exhaust to stock with baffles removed to full PC Ti6. 90% of gains came from just removing the baffle and screens on the stock exhaust. Full PC did give a little more but I was actually a little disappointed. Bang for buck just stick with stock exhaust with baffles removed. 

MX529 wrote:

It’s that other 10% you’re leaving on the table, the full PC changes the power delivery since the stock almost missed the mark of it towards...

It’s that other 10% you’re leaving on the table, the full PC changes the power delivery since the stock almost missed the mark of it towards the mid range 

plus you’ll easily gain 2-4 hp if you do all the mods together, pipe, muffler, freeier flow air filter, efi mapping, adding more fuel with efi mapping is a good thing 

wr74 wrote:

Thinking of picking up one also.  Last kx450 I had was back in 2012!  But I’ve always had a soft spot for green, spending most of...

Thinking of picking up one also.  Last kx450 I had was back in 2012!  But I’ve always had a soft spot for green, spending most of my teenage years on the lil green screamers.

 I see akrapovic just released their exhaust.  They always look so good (to me anyway), and build quality is the best of any aftermarket exhaust.  Has anyone tried the Yoshimura yet ?  How does it compare to the pc?  Would seem all the big KX needs is an exhaust and you can live happily ever after ?  
 

 

https://akrapovic.com/en/moto/product/22208/Kawasaki/KX-450-450X/2024?b…

NicNak wrote:

Any word on when fmf will have a header available? will be interesting to see how that system stacks up 

NicNak wrote:

Any word on when fmf will have a header available? will be interesting to see how that system stacks up 

motomike894 wrote:

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs...

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs dry, I did start in first gear which combined with my perfect shift timing rocketed me to the front like a cheeta going after it prey. 

 

NicNak wrote:

Any word on when fmf will have a header available? will be interesting to see how that system stacks up 

motomike894 wrote:

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs...

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs dry, I did start in first gear which combined with my perfect shift timing rocketed me to the front like a cheeta going after it prey. 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

This is the second time I've seen someone mention a "Chaz" map.  Are you talking about the Chavez map (as in Mike Chavez, former factory mechanic...

This is the second time I've seen someone mention a "Chaz" map.  Are you talking about the Chavez map (as in Mike Chavez, former factory mechanic and current media tech who attends shootouts to help test riders dial their bikes in)?

If you're talking about a map different from the one Chavez developed, can you please post a photo of it so I can see what it is?  I'd like to try it.

motomike894 wrote:

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs...

Do not need it bro, I pulled holeshot yesterday with stock muffler delete, Chaz map, airbox cage and top cover removed, and I weigh 1300 lbs dry, I did start in first gear which combined with my perfect shift timing rocketed me to the front like a cheeta going after it prey. 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

This is the second time I've seen someone mention a "Chaz" map.  Are you talking about the Chavez map (as in Mike Chavez, former factory mechanic...

This is the second time I've seen someone mention a "Chaz" map.  Are you talking about the Chavez map (as in Mike Chavez, former factory mechanic and current media tech who attends shootouts to help test riders dial their bikes in)?

If you're talking about a map different from the one Chavez developed, can you please post a photo of it so I can see what it is?  I'd like to try it.

motomike894 wrote:

Sorry that’s what I meant The one Keefer posted. 

Moto520 wrote:

YOooooo!  I finally broker my launch control button.  Can i just remove this thing or will it short something out?   

Moto520 wrote:

YOooooo!  I finally broker my launch control button.  Can i just remove this thing or will it short something out?   

Moto520 wrote:

YOooooo!  I finally broker my launch control button.  Can i just remove this thing or will it short something out?   

alycium102 wrote:

if its an older model you can take it off no problem, just cut off corner of a zip lock bag and then use a small...

if its an older model you can take it off no problem, just cut off corner of a zip lock bag and then use a small zip tie to cover the plug after removing it so water doesnt get down in there. if its the new 24, i doubt you can remove it because it has more functions than just the launch control buttttttt idk for sure

Moto520 wrote:

YOooooo!  I finally broker my launch control button.  Can i just remove this thing or will it short something out?   

motomike894 wrote:

You talking about the older kx button ? 

Markee wrote:

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now...

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now days is brutal. Sure glad I did though, love this bike. Pup happy too.

 

On the exhaust, I never rode once with all the junk in the exhaust and air box. So I can't compare. This if you simply cut down with a band saw, it still leaves enough for the inner core to sit in.

The tip has a really tough coating that seems to be similar to cerekote / ceramic coating. Used a scotch brite disc to remove paint, torched for color and cooled with WD40. Looks better.

Getting a little head shake. Stock suspension, sag at 105. Forks at the top line. Doesn't feel like the front end is diving. I'm still on the fence on sending the suspension out. Couple laps cruising at my local place.

 

 

Markee wrote:

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now...

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now days is brutal. Sure glad I did though, love this bike. Pup happy too.

 

On the exhaust, I never rode once with all the junk in the exhaust and air box. So I can't compare. This if you simply cut down with a band saw, it still leaves enough for the inner core to sit in.

The tip has a really tough coating that seems to be similar to cerekote / ceramic coating. Used a scotch brite disc to remove paint, torched for color and cooled with WD40. Looks better.

Getting a little head shake. Stock suspension, sag at 105. Forks at the top line. Doesn't feel like the front end is diving. I'm still on the fence on sending the suspension out. Couple laps cruising at my local place.

 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

Try buying a single stiffer accessory fork spring and put it in one side of the forks.  Totally eliminated the headshake for me, and it was...

Try buying a single stiffer accessory fork spring and put it in one side of the forks.  Totally eliminated the headshake for me, and it was a pretty cheap fix.

Markee wrote:

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now...

I wasn't planning on buying a new bike this year. I kind of swore off ever buying another 450 because of resale, but selling anything now days is brutal. Sure glad I did though, love this bike. Pup happy too.

 

On the exhaust, I never rode once with all the junk in the exhaust and air box. So I can't compare. This if you simply cut down with a band saw, it still leaves enough for the inner core to sit in.

The tip has a really tough coating that seems to be similar to cerekote / ceramic coating. Used a scotch brite disc to remove paint, torched for color and cooled with WD40. Looks better.

Getting a little head shake. Stock suspension, sag at 105. Forks at the top line. Doesn't feel like the front end is diving. I'm still on the fence on sending the suspension out. Couple laps cruising at my local place.

 

 

quadzrulebro wrote:

Try buying a single stiffer accessory fork spring and put it in one side of the forks.  Totally eliminated the headshake for me, and it was...

Try buying a single stiffer accessory fork spring and put it in one side of the forks.  Totally eliminated the headshake for me, and it was a pretty cheap fix.

Markee wrote:

You running one stock one stiffer?