Just got an unridden 06 yz450f

I’d at least take the plastics off and put ufo or something on it and keep those ones mint. 

Chase Reed preferred those models. He said they would slide just right into corners.

That thing’ll last forever. Awesome 

High praise from mxa https://motocrossactionmag.com/2006-yamaha-yz450f-test/

Yea man I'd rock that thing for sure. Sweet bike. Like someone else said i wasn't a fan of yellow and those plastics are probably worth saving. Buy some cheap ufo. 

You're right, brand new 20 year old bikes are as ubiqauitous as a Tesla and cheap as dirt.  😆

Good points on saving the plastic. I like the yellow and blue equally.

Tib/ fib, I lost the front end entering a flat hard corner.

I have a new '07 Honda CR250 that I bought in 2012, with the intention of riding it.  After getting it home, I decided to just park it, and buy a used 07 that I found.  Based on prices I've seen at auctions and Ebay, it's one of the best investments I've ever made.  I also have an original FMF Jeff Ward Replica Honda Elsinore 100 that was fully restored by Scott Steger - 100 point restoration with NOS Honda parts, other than the FMF parts.   I bought it in 2013, to ride in VMX. When it arrived (Forward Air), I decided to park it next to the 07, and do my own restoration to ride. I'm not sure about it's value - I've never seen another one.  I'll tell you the same thing Scott told me about the 100 - don't ride it.  Keep it new, take it to shows, to SX/SMX Legends & Heroes displays, enjoy it, let others enjoy it and tell you stories about the one they had back in the day (and people WILL offer you good $ for it, if you're patient).  Look for a barely used newer bike, owned by some old guy, buy it cheap, maintain it, and ride it forever...  That bike might pay for a good used truck for your kids someday.  

Best Wishes, and thanks for posting it!

Had an 06 450 & 250. Some of the best bikes I ever rode. 

If your cornering skill are lacking, you buy a bike that HELPS you corner, rather than hinders you... 

I had an 08.  Might have been my favorite bike.  Do the "o-ring" mod on that FCR carb, add a slip-on and the bike is great.

I'd actually go find a used clutch an ignition cover on ebay for riding it 

I had the 07 - there was a kit (Dr. D?) to lower the radiators, I felt like it actually helped the cornering a little. I remember it pushing a lot and being pretty mellow, but of course great suspension. I still regret selling my 05 CRF 450 to get that YZ, but overall it wasn't a bad bike.That's a heck of a find, congrats!

Riding that thing would be a tragedy!  What is the back story on it?  Did someone buy it to collect?

Had a guy show up at track with a 06 yz 450 that had 3 hrs on it. He let me take it out for some laps and I must say the power is right in that sweet spot. Have a 2025 yz 450 and it is a lot at times, the 06 felt skinny on top of bike with all the weight down low. Very manageable power like a 350

Out of curiosity you mentioned selling.  What would you have to have?

I got your message. Couldn't figure out how to respond.  

I'm going to have to think about it.  The springs would work though.

I can’t understand how anyone in their right mind would choose a blue one over that beautiful yellow and black!

🙂

Probably a good idea to check shock nitrogen pressure, nitrogen is known to leak through the rubber shock bladder. Very little over an extended time, but a leak nonetheless. Nitrogen infused oil is no good either. Probably a good idea to change all the fluids. Despite being brand new, time is an enemy, there is a lot of work ahead to guarantee this bike is right.

That's badass, no way I'd ride it though besides a rip up the street or something. I wonder if there even are any new yellow ones around besides this one.

 I had an 07 YZ250F and loved that bike! 

roll those bars back set your sag and let er rip, best bike i ever had was my 08, 300+ hours and only ever changed the oil and air filter, its probly still running

The 06 is a really strong bike, I still had mine when the 09 Honda came out LOL.... the new Honda did not compare well at all. Nor several other newer bikes. I think the goofy silencer and a few other things Yamaha did in 08 really neutered the 06-07 beast and took a big step back.

I would not ride it either, though it appears to have a little run time already

These bikes (2006-2009) is the legacy of Stefan Everts! 

https://motocrossactionmag.com/stefan-everts-final-bike-wild-clothes-and-special-graphics/

Loved my 2008 and 2009 450’s

Wasn't it 2007 when Langston won the outdoor mx450 title? I beleive it was the year Josh Grant, Allesi, Short and so many other riders were injured.But he still wouldn't have surged at the last few races to take the title until Yamaha got him on the 2008 450 chassis since the 06-07 chassis and geometry sucked so bad.