Is this 2014 rmz450 worth it?

Bromley686
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1/2/2020 10:33am Edited Date/Time 1/2/2020 6:41pm
A little of my background. I’ve always rode 250 4t but am looking for something that will be ridden more in the desert than on the track. I’m a mid to back of the pack rider in the intermediate local class so I’m not sure I would even notice the stiffer frame that they say the 13-14 bikes had, any input on this is welcome. They say the bike has under an hour on it. Any thoughts on this being worth it? I’m looking for something to keep for a while, not a ride it for a year and dump it kind of thing.






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1/2/2020 10:38am
That’s a deal, I sold my 14 with a billion hours on it for 3k with blown fork seals and the Kickstarter about to fall off rmz’s are bullet proof. Air filter and oil changes is all that thing will need
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1/2/2020 10:51am
That’s a deal, I sold my 14 with a billion hours on it for 3k with blown fork seals and the Kickstarter about to fall off...
That’s a deal, I sold my 14 with a billion hours on it for 3k with blown fork seals and the Kickstarter about to fall off rmz’s are bullet proof. Air filter and oil changes is all that thing will need
OP might want to check the seals if he decides to buy it. That bike is pretty old by now and has probably not been used for about 5 years = bad seals?
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1/2/2020 10:58am
I would buy it. Ride it for about 100 hours. Sell it for about 2k. Look for next low hour bike.
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1/2/2020 11:04am
buy it, get the forks revalved and ride it. they are very good bikes.
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1/2/2020 11:06am
That’s a deal, I sold my 14 with a billion hours on it for 3k with blown fork seals and the Kickstarter about to fall off...
That’s a deal, I sold my 14 with a billion hours on it for 3k with blown fork seals and the Kickstarter about to fall off rmz’s are bullet proof. Air filter and oil changes is all that thing will need
Motofinne wrote:
OP might want to check the seals if he decides to buy it. That bike is pretty old by now and has probably not been used...
OP might want to check the seals if he decides to buy it. That bike is pretty old by now and has probably not been used for about 5 years = bad seals?
Yes, id service the suspension front and rear, give it an oil change and throw an hour meter on it and ride
1/2/2020 11:08am
also these bike have two oil drain plugs, and an oil screen incase you buy it and didnt know
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1/2/2020 11:13am Edited Date/Time 1/2/2020 11:13am
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
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1/2/2020 11:24am
bvm111 wrote:
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
$1500!
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1/2/2020 12:02pm
bvm111 wrote:
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
A 2012 is as good as a 2020 in banana bike land!
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1/2/2020 12:06pm
I already contacted these people down in Havasu. I’d jump on it because if it’s still available come Saturday, I’m more than likely going down to get it lol
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1/2/2020 12:22pm
To answer your question (which you probably already know).... YES!
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No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding.
I've ridden a few bikes through the yrs. & share the general consensus that the SFF forks suck azz.. Including the new 48AER. Stayed away from buying a new 450 since 2010 because of the forks with the exception of the blue bike. Didn't want to buy one & have to invest & go through the trouble of doing a spring fork conversion.

(1) SFF forks. "These forks are horrid. They have a nice supple feel in the first half of the stroke, and then hit a block wall at midstroke. If you race on smooth tracks with lots of big jumps, you will like these forks. But, if your track has dirt, bumps and ruts, you won’t like them. Not even a little".

https://motocrossactionmag.com/mxas-2014-suzuki-rm-z450-motocross-test-…
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1/2/2020 1:19pm
bvm111 wrote:
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
mattyhamz2 wrote:
$1500!
I said CANT refuse Matty! 😏
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1/2/2020 1:53pm
bvm111 wrote:
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
mattyhamz2 wrote:
$1500!
bvm111 wrote:
I said CANT refuse Matty! 😏
Lol it was worth a shot Wink

But seriously, PM me. My sisters boyfriend is looking for a bike after we took him riding for the first time in 12 years and he is hooked again lol
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1/2/2020 1:56pm
bvm111 wrote:
I have a 2012 with less than 10 hrs on it and will sell for less than that... make me an offer I can’t refuse!
mattyhamz2 wrote:
$1500!
bvm111 wrote:
I said CANT refuse Matty! 😏
$1550?

Jokes aside, I may be interested. Do you have any pictures you can post or DM me?
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1/2/2020 1:58pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2020 2:01pm
H4L wrote:
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding. I've ridden a...
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding.
I've ridden a few bikes through the yrs. & share the general consensus that the SFF forks suck azz.. Including the new 48AER. Stayed away from buying a new 450 since 2010 because of the forks with the exception of the blue bike. Didn't want to buy one & have to invest & go through the trouble of doing a spring fork conversion.

(1) SFF forks. "These forks are horrid. They have a nice supple feel in the first half of the stroke, and then hit a block wall at midstroke. If you race on smooth tracks with lots of big jumps, you will like these forks. But, if your track has dirt, bumps and ruts, you won’t like them. Not even a little".

https://motocrossactionmag.com/mxas-2014-suzuki-rm-z450-motocross-test-…
I hear you there. I am not willing to pay $3500 plus fees on a used bike. If they would take $3500 and let me out the door, that is the only way I’d consider buying it.
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1/2/2020 2:01pm
brapgod69 wrote:
I already contacted these people down in Havasu. I’d jump on it because if it’s still available come Saturday, I’m more than likely going down to...
I already contacted these people down in Havasu. I’d jump on it because if it’s still available come Saturday, I’m more than likely going down to get it lol
Haha it’s fair game. I can’t make it out of town until at least Monday so you’ll probably beat me to it. If so, enjoy it!
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1/2/2020 3:56pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2020 4:19pm
Bromley686 wrote:
Haha it’s fair game. I can’t make it out of town until at least Monday so you’ll probably beat me to it. If so, enjoy it!
Hey man, just giving you a heads up that the bike sold (I didn’t buy it). I’ve seen plenty of cheap lightly used zooks out there though so keep your eye out.
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1/2/2020 4:28pm Edited Date/Time 1/2/2020 4:49pm
brapgod69 wrote:
Hey man, just giving you a heads up that the bike sold (I didn’t buy it). I’ve seen plenty of cheap lightly used zooks out there...
Hey man, just giving you a heads up that the bike sold (I didn’t buy it). I’ve seen plenty of cheap lightly used zooks out there though so keep your eye out.
Thanks! Hopefully I’ll get to check out bvm111’s bike if mattyhamz doesn’t end up buying it
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1/2/2020 5:11pm
mattyhamz2 wrote:
$1500!
bvm111 wrote:
I said CANT refuse Matty! 😏
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Lol it was worth a shot ;) But seriously, PM me. My sisters boyfriend is looking for a bike after we took him riding for the...
Lol it was worth a shot Wink

But seriously, PM me. My sisters boyfriend is looking for a bike after we took him riding for the first time in 12 years and he is hooked again lol
PM Sent Matty... you can also send an email to my screen name @hotmail.con

Let the bidding war begin between you and Bromley!
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1/2/2020 5:12pm
brapgod69 wrote:
Hey man, just giving you a heads up that the bike sold (I didn’t buy it). I’ve seen plenty of cheap lightly used zooks out there...
Hey man, just giving you a heads up that the bike sold (I didn’t buy it). I’ve seen plenty of cheap lightly used zooks out there though so keep your eye out.
Bromley686 wrote:
Thanks! Hopefully I’ll get to check out bvm111’s bike if mattyhamz doesn’t end up buying it
PM Sent and as above to matty you can send an email to my screen name @hotmail.com
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1/2/2020 5:32pm
H4L wrote:
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding. I've ridden a...
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding.
I've ridden a few bikes through the yrs. & share the general consensus that the SFF forks suck azz.. Including the new 48AER. Stayed away from buying a new 450 since 2010 because of the forks with the exception of the blue bike. Didn't want to buy one & have to invest & go through the trouble of doing a spring fork conversion.

(1) SFF forks. "These forks are horrid. They have a nice supple feel in the first half of the stroke, and then hit a block wall at midstroke. If you race on smooth tracks with lots of big jumps, you will like these forks. But, if your track has dirt, bumps and ruts, you won’t like them. Not even a little".

https://motocrossactionmag.com/mxas-2014-suzuki-rm-z450-motocross-test-…
Bromley686 wrote:
I hear you there. I am not willing to pay $3500 plus fees on a used bike. If they would take $3500 and let me out...
I hear you there. I am not willing to pay $3500 plus fees on a used bike. If they would take $3500 and let me out the door, that is the only way I’d consider buying it.
Obviously it’s your choice. I wouldn’t pay a penny more than $3K OTD..
Good luck on your quest.
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1/2/2020 5:38pm
I will sell you a 2018 RMZ450 for $4500 and everything on it will be from a 2020. 55 hrs. If you are interested, hit me up. Flys412@yahoo.com
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1/2/2020 5:47pm
H4L wrote:
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding. I've ridden a...
No. $3,500 + fees ? Something to consider are the SFF forks that will need attention based on your int. level of riding.
I've ridden a few bikes through the yrs. & share the general consensus that the SFF forks suck azz.. Including the new 48AER. Stayed away from buying a new 450 since 2010 because of the forks with the exception of the blue bike. Didn't want to buy one & have to invest & go through the trouble of doing a spring fork conversion.

(1) SFF forks. "These forks are horrid. They have a nice supple feel in the first half of the stroke, and then hit a block wall at midstroke. If you race on smooth tracks with lots of big jumps, you will like these forks. But, if your track has dirt, bumps and ruts, you won’t like them. Not even a little".

https://motocrossactionmag.com/mxas-2014-suzuki-rm-z450-motocross-test-…
Bromley686 wrote:
I hear you there. I am not willing to pay $3500 plus fees on a used bike. If they would take $3500 and let me out...
I hear you there. I am not willing to pay $3500 plus fees on a used bike. If they would take $3500 and let me out the door, that is the only way I’d consider buying it.
Other than sales tax, what fees would apply?
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1/2/2020 6:08pm
bvm111 wrote:
PM Sent and as above to matty you can send an email to my screen name @hotmail.com
Thanks. Matty ask for a pm first so I’ll give him a few days to jump on it. If it’s still available early next week I’d love to swing by and look at it.
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1/2/2020 6:10pm
jtetchila1 wrote:
Other than sales tax, what fees would apply?
I would say tax should be about it. But some dealers I have seen ask for processing fees and such like it is a new bike. Hopefully whoever bought it only paid tax
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1/2/2020 6:16pm
Preston412 wrote:
I will sell you a 2018 RMZ450 for $4500 and everything on it will be from a 2020. 55 hrs. If you are interested, hit me...
I will sell you a 2018 RMZ450 for $4500 and everything on it will be from a 2020. 55 hrs. If you are interested, hit me up. Flys412@yahoo.com
Sounds like a nice bike but it’s out of the price range I’m looking to spend.
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1/2/2020 6:32pm
Preston412 wrote:
I will sell you a 2018 RMZ450 for $4500 and everything on it will be from a 2020. 55 hrs. If you are interested, hit me...
I will sell you a 2018 RMZ450 for $4500 and everything on it will be from a 2020. 55 hrs. If you are interested, hit me up. Flys412@yahoo.com
Bromley686 wrote:
Sounds like a nice bike but it’s out of the price range I’m looking to spend.
Sent you a DM. Shipping will be the issue if you still live in Nevada.
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1/2/2020 6:41pm
bvm111 wrote:
PM Sent and as above to matty you can send an email to my screen name @hotmail.com
Bromley686 wrote:
Thanks. Matty ask for a pm first so I’ll give him a few days to jump on it. If it’s still available early next week I’d...
Thanks. Matty ask for a pm first so I’ll give him a few days to jump on it. If it’s still available early next week I’d love to swing by and look at it.
Fair enough... I’ll let you know!

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