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Only $10 for all 2026 SX, MX, and SMX series.
2mm and 1-1/2 out in HS
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News on the starter problem?
I rode for the second time today and it happened again
2nd time in 3.5 hrs of use
What a bummer. I’m sure Honda will get it handled, but to buy a new bike and have issues out of the gate has gotta be so frustrating !
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For sure, especially considering that is an awesome bike, both for the handling and engine wise
Rode it today, Track was crazy mud so no real opinion. But i do know the gearing is up there. I may catch some shit, but if you want to be in third you going to have to go up a tooth. Shock kind of felt like cheeks but will figure it out more when the track is normal.
I got mine Thursday and broke it in at the track Saturday and full send on Sunday. Bike fell great, motor and gearing is great , it hauls but. Suspension , after they broke in felt plush after little dialing in. Over jump couple big jumps and suspension took it good on landing. I am so far really happy with the bike , I felt great on it , but it takes little time to get used to it , this bike feels different than any 450 I rode it ,
Do you mind me asking what feels so different than any other 450 you have ridden?
No decompression issues, started perfectly every time, but it did turn off a few times on the stand while idling before it was hot. Then it was fine the rest of the day, but I stalled it at the end of the day. I think the idle is a bit too low, anyone else have that issue?
Mine stalled a bunch at first on a tight turn track. Turned the idle up and bike did free up after an hour plus. Also found being that the gears pull so long not shifting up as quickly helped.
Good to know! I just had to turn my idle out 4 clicks to get it to 2000. Idles perfect now. Nice thing about the works connection hour meter is you get a tach!
The bike pulls so far in each gear…
I have about 7.5 hours on mine now. I am going to adjust the idle tomorrow when I ride, but overall still love the bike. I had the suspension revalved and works great.
I got a couple hours in on Saturday. No issues. Idle was low, but seems like things are freeing up with break in time.
In my opinion the engine is too soft, I am sure an exhaust will open things up. Very quiet and smooth!
Just got mine yesterday. If I rock it back and forth on the stand the fork springs rattle like crazy. Anyone else have this issue?
No but I do hear the chain like crazy when I ride
If you take the ignition cover off and check the tolerance on the starter gear you'll see the problem, expect a new one of those on a recall pretty quickly.
The thinks I hate !
Handlebars , and probably that is it . I did put Fatbar KTM high on it now, and I will try it this weekend. Other than that bike was very good so far. Mine is later production number , 1008 so I em hoping for no problem. If U have problems with the starting issue post your las 4 digits, like that We will know more about it.
6 hour update . Probably started the bike over 35 times now no issues .
Idle seamed low, turned it up some. No stalls yet on track.
Switched to my go to oil ,Motul 300v slight notchy shifting has cleared up .2-3 trans gap I must be getting used to it as I don't seam to notice it as much.
My 26 & older rear scoop wheel with 26 & older spacers work fine . use 26 & older sprockets & 26 & older Rotor. You'll need a 51 t
27 spacers fit older wheel but makes the 26 wheel overall to narrow & wont work.
Last years yosh pipe will not fit. Last year engine hangers will not fit.
As mentioned above grease that linkage, no grease on link thrust bearings.
Dont forget 2 engine drain bolts & its the same old oil filter.
I feel I'm starting off in a better spot than my 26 was with , Yosh Pipe, XPR vortex, rekluse manual torque drive, kawasaki clutch master, FCP engine hangers. All for sale if you know some one. It's all used but in near perfect condition.
I may test my KX clutch master cylinder as the stock clutch hose interferes with tie down straps. The kx master cylinder made the 25/26 Honda clutch much easier to pull with a better hose route at the bars . The 27 pull is not that bad FWIW.
So far so good with resprung stock suspension.
Last thought is how easy it is to ride & I don't think I get as tired on it .
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