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11/11/2020 3:47pm
Okay, I have done the RM250 build, a YZ250, a KX100, and am working on a YZ125. But rarely do I see first gen 4 stroke builds of any nature. They may not be the best, but there is something unique a cool about a budding 4 stroke from the "old" days. I picked up a 06 RMZ450 build to accompany my new RMZ and RM. Its cool looking and different enough from my new RMZ that I could justify building one for the collection. Plus I love anything RC raced. I need some inspiration, I was thinking about doing a RC themed build, but that seems a bit cliché. So, I may just do whatever and try to keep it clean and classy.
Let see what ya got!
Let see what ya got!
Here is what I am starting with. Picked up a Light Speed glide plate for it the other day and actually got it running. it was non-running when I purchased it. Checked the timing and it slipped a tooth. I assume the previous owner just never adjusted the manual tensioner after riding it at all.
Runs great and the 4 speed is pretty cool. I will probably end up going with the R&D Power Bowl on it like I did on my wife's 150R, unless anyone has any other suggestions?
Also, thinking about going with a Rocket Exhaust on this, they look awesome and get great reviews.
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I always loved the 4 speed on the 450s too. long gears and lots of torque was perfect for me
Don't mind the nerd in the hat.
I don't remember this bike but its pretty cool. Travis was there as well and that was the first time I met him.
This is my old RMZ250 I had back then:
Actually, those first RMZs had a VERY mellow, very linear, powerband, with the stock exhaust. Still have my 2006.
Post a reply to: Anyone have pics of 05-07 RMZ450's they have built? Here is mine.