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mr.waggoner Started a new thread Alpinestars Tech 7's vs Tech 10's
6/23/2022 5:31pm Hello! I'm back with another write up! Sorry they are long but I'm trying to be quite thorough and I hope this helps a few dudes who're currently on the fence like I was when it was time for another pair of boots. Alpinestars Tech 7's vs Tech 10’s My Specs: 27 Years old 5’ 9” 155 Lbs. Junior...
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mr.waggoner Started a new thread 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
6/20/2022 6:28am Hi all, I’m Jake and am a long-time reader, but this will be my first post. I’m trying to give additional information on the 350 vs 450 topic that I spent hours reading over and really pondering over before I settled on a new KTM 350 over getting a new 450. I literally was at the dealership and rode both...
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mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
6/20/2022 6:28am Hey, I’m trying a couple 250f’s currently but the 350 was great and is still my overall best all around bike for all conditions. My had 100 hours all stock and ran great with no issues! I’d 100% recommend it and gear it with a 52t on the rear and learn to rev it. 🙌🏼
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mr.waggoner Added a reply to Alpinestars Tech 7's vs Tech 10's
2/13/2021 1:50pm
Cleaned them up but these are after 50 hours of moto to give you an idea of how much durability they have at least for me. Really solid.
mr.waggoner Added a reply to Alpinestars Tech 7's vs Tech 10's
2/13/2021 1:44pm Are you running sharp aftermarket pegs by chance? I literally just put 50 hours of on the track motocross hours on my tech 10's this year on stock pegs and they still look new. lol. Could be that I'm light on my feet but 10 hours is nothing. I picked up some Fox boots this spring to match the rest...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
9/30/2020 4:46pm Dude that's awesome! I had similar experiences racing this summer and just about pulled a hole shot on a full gate of 450's! It was a 2nd place start which really shocked me with a long start straight. It's all depending on the rider and situation as you mentioned. I'm still finding that the more I leave it in 2nd...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
9/30/2020 4:41pm Hey thanks man! yeah, I couldn't find much and was sort of scared to make the jump and hate it! I still love the bike and have about 40 hours on it since March. All Motocross track hours. The only issue I've been having is the air fork. It's really good but I hate when it it gets a bit...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 2:17pm Lol, I've seen a Kx's that had fork guards breaking from roost and a buddy went through two 250f motors in a season + the pro circuit team has a few DNF's each summer for outdoors. There definitely are worse bikes out there for sure. Not hating on the green bikes but there are several examples of reoccurring issues with...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 2:11pm I've heard they do take some time from Kris Keefer. The motor had a lot of engine braking initially on the street but after 3 hours I took it to the dirt and it felt free. I was initially worried about that but it feels great on the track. If it does loosen up it should be good!
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 2:10pm 100%. I felt that the Rekluse clutch pack helped with the rear end wanting to just light up but I'm a super smooth rider and really roll the throttle on and the rear end would spin at odd times on the CRF. It's just such a stiff bike that I think the energy has no where to go and instead...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 2:05pm This is great news! If an A rider can't break it, I certainly won't. LOL.
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 11:46am How hard do you ride? Off the limiter or smooth? Either way, impressive! I'm not worried about modern 4T these days. 2004, 2 strokes were the way to go for sure! lol.
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 10:06am I don't. I could take some lap times on the 350 but it wouldn't be fair since the track would be different as far as ruts and roughness. I feel about the same speed overall on both bikes and can take similar lines on both bikes. I think I can last longer on the 350 but am going about the...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/31/2020 9:39am What evidence do you have to support your claim? Was it a lemon if it was only one case? How was the bike ridden? What the maintenance like, air filter changes, riding conditions, oil change intervals, etc.? These are all questions that are obviously relevant in how long a bike lasts as if you rode your KTM off the limiter...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/30/2020 7:30pm Thanks for the heads up! I will give that a try if I end up having issues. I suspect that I'd look into a spring conversion for the long run just for overall feel and since I'm so damn picky! lol. Saturday I adjusted the air and should have let it sit for a second but I dropped it to...
mr.waggoner Added a reply to 2017 CRF450R vs 2019 KTM 350 SXF
3/30/2020 6:19pm Thanks man! Just trying to give my opinion has I had such a hard time deciding. Both KTM's are both great bikes 350 + the 450 which makes it hard to decide. I was at the dealership riding them around the parking lot going back and forth. lol. I just looked today at cone valve pricing as I thought the...