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This is the newest bike I've ever owned and I'm super excited to take it out. There's no shame in buying used... this bike has 17 hours and I checked it over with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything was correct. Would I have loved a new bike? Sure, but saving $4k plus sales tax makes it easier.
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Smart move, buy new and you lose thousands the minute you push it out the dealership..lol
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Plenty of good clean used bikes out there, money saved can fund your entire racing season....enjoy
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It looks less than 17 hours. Nice find!
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A billet start button would be a nice addition...
https://www.jcrspeedshop.com/products/billet-start-button
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I bought a used CRF 2 years ago. It has been the most reliable piece of machinery I’ve ever owned. It starts every time no matter what. I just hit 90 hours a week ago and you would never know by looking at it.
Enjoy!!
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17 hours is like a new bike? looks Good and No electric start is just one less thing to fail.
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Nice ride! This is an excellent addition for the rigid chassis:
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Sick bike OP! I ain't never bought new and I still have fun!
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Nice find ! I normally buy used bikes with low hrs. in that type of cond.. Enjoy !
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I picked up a 17 CRF450 this year as well. Mine has a FMF single, Rekluse, and Race Tech Gold Valves...its near perfect. Everyone that has rode it just loves it. They are great bikes. Mine has 45 hours on it now.
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KDXGarage wrote:
OK, thank you for letting me know. I am not too familiar with the Hondas.
It looks very nice. Enjoy your bike.
E-start was optional for 2017.
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I also bought a used 17 and installed the e-start. Put on the 18 head stays and and feel great on the bike. Congratulations.
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cmotodad wrote:
I also bought a used 17 and installed the e-start. Put on the 18 head stays and and feel great on the bike. Congratulations.
The FCP head stays work better than the '18's. I have an '18 and have switched between the stock ones and the FCP's on my bike while at the track.
A little more in it.
https://www.keeferinctesting.com/offroad-testing/2018/3/9/2017-2018-honda-crf450r-and-crf450rx-engine-mounts
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