Used 450

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Edited Date/Time 1/23/2012 6:58am
I am in the market for a 450, but can't afford a new one, any recomendations on used ones. Was it the 08 CRF that was prefered over the newer models by many? I have heard the Kaws are awesome, except for the front end push, can that be fixed by different triple clamps? Finally the Zuke really intrigues me becasue of its cornering prowess which is really important for me.
Most reliable?
Do any dealers still have unsold inventory?
Thanks
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41NDT 10/12/2010 8:29pm
10/12/2010 8:29pm
and here come the 2-stroke nutters!!!!
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NeWskoolmxer 10/12/2010 8:33pm
10/12/2010 8:33pm Edited Date/Time 10/12/2010 8:44pm
You can't go wrong with an 06-08 Crf450r I had the 06 and with no mods the thing was amazing. Awsome handling stock But with the 08 and the damper I'd imagine it would be better.
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I had both the 06 and 07. Great bikes! I've recently ridden most of the 2011's and didn't feel at a disadvantage on my older CRF's. I actually have an 07 for sale now.Whistling But seriously, they are awesome bikes. Bullet proof and do everything very well in my opinion.
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bents 10/12/2010 9:26pm
10/12/2010 9:26pm Edited Date/Time 10/12/2010 9:27pm
O7/08 CRF-awesome bikes. You can also pick up an 08-09 YZF for cheap, cheap, cheap, and they are also great bikes. Both super durable-common sense maintenance and you're good to go with either one. I still think the build quality is better on these two then the others, but that is just mho.

Oh, and look south! Hate to say it but with the high cdn $, you can't beat the prices across the border.

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Motodrew295 10/12/2010 10:28pm
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I have an 07 for sale!
CorndogRacing 10/12/2010 10:44pm
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I had an 06 CRF450 and now have an 08. Both are great, but I like the 08 MUCH better. Handles WAAAY better and the individual mapping for 1st and 2nd gear makes it much more responsive.

My 08 is for sale. And yes MXA said the 08 Honda would have won the 09 450 shootout
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Karma 10/13/2010 7:31am
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Thanks guys, sounds like the 08 CRF is the way to go.
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Highsider 10/13/2010 8:40am
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41NDT wrote:
and here come the 2-stroke nutters!!!!
newmann wrote:
What chu talkin bout Willis??Smile

Here's a bargain in Pa. Lots of new 09 Yamaha's for under 5 grand on Cycle Trader.

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2009-Yamaha-Yz450f-97391192
My dealer just told me a new 09 YZ450 is 5k.

I offered to return for it in November after the manufacturers rebates get applied.Cool
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MX558 10/14/2010 1:28pm
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I picked up a white 09 yz450 under 5k, great bike
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MX4EVR 10/14/2010 1:38pm
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41NDT wrote:
and here come the 2-stroke nutters!!!!
newmann wrote:
What chu talkin bout Willis??Smile

Here's a bargain in Pa. Lots of new 09 Yamaha's for under 5 grand on Cycle Trader.

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2009-Yamaha-Yz450f-97391192
Highsider wrote:
My dealer just told me a new 09 YZ450 is 5k. I offered to return for it in November after the manufacturers rebates get applied.
My dealer just told me a new 09 YZ450 is 5k.

I offered to return for it in November after the manufacturers rebates get applied.Cool
you can get one for $4500 new and white
check the dealers in Minn, they will ship also. $300- $350
still under $5K
PicardsFacepalm 10/14/2010 2:30pm
10/14/2010 2:30pm
If you're buying a bike and don't have a lot of money, I'd go with a 09 Yamaha. They turned better that the previous years, super reliable, and the best stock suspension.

The Honda is going to need some work on the suspenders.

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