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Ok guys i swear this is the last thread ill make asking for opinions on 10 year old bikes. Ive got the funds together but have researched myself into a stand still.
I had a 07 yz450f, loved it. But all i hear is about how poorly they turn. Thats a big turn off to me. I had my mind made up on a 06-09 yz450 until i read about 100ppl say the same thing. Suspension was stellar tho
Also i had a 05 rmz450 i loved, theres several 07s near me in my price range. Again, everyone says they suck and avoid them. Only issue i had with mine was it constantly boiled over.
Everyone says 06-08 crf450, but ive never owned one. Im afraid to jump to one without having a clue what to expect. I just want a reliable bike that handles well, i dont care so much about power any 450 has enough for me.
Opinions pls
I had a 07 yz450f, loved it. But all i hear is about how poorly they turn. Thats a big turn off to me. I had my mind made up on a 06-09 yz450 until i read about 100ppl say the same thing. Suspension was stellar tho
Also i had a 05 rmz450 i loved, theres several 07s near me in my price range. Again, everyone says they suck and avoid them. Only issue i had with mine was it constantly boiled over.
Everyone says 06-08 crf450, but ive never owned one. Im afraid to jump to one without having a clue what to expect. I just want a reliable bike that handles well, i dont care so much about power any 450 has enough for me.
Opinions pls
The Shop
I have that bike set up perfectly for me, and until I can see a good reason to get another bike, I'm running it. I'm not losing any races because I'm not on new equipment at my level.
I will say that electric start has got my eyes wandering a little. Being 48 years old and all.
It does seem that the 08 is the last year of the taller frame and more room to move around. From 09 on it seems that the honda's cockpit is too cramped for me , especially the distance from the footpegs to the seat.
You're probably not going to be at a disadvantage at all riding a 10 year old 450 if you set it up right. IMO.
The 07 has 11oz fww, big tank, handguards and unabiker rad braces. I hope im not gonna dislike this bike... taking a gamble on a 2t but everyone raves about how the 06 + yz250 is a great do it all bike
2009 EFI KX450F or CRF450 for $3,000-$3,500 budget
Like i said, the last 2t i spent a good amount of time on was a 05 yz250. Smashed in pc pipe and boy, that thing hit like mike tyson. Wouldnt idle for shit, constantly clutching and revving it. And forget about hooking up on anything but loam. I realllllly hope the 07 is different from that
I'd get the newest suzuki you can affford.
Pit Row
I'm in the minority in liking the 09-12 CRF450r models & wouldn't rule them out. Once the suspension is dialed for you & a remap it is a very capable mx bike. Through that era I believe they were the lightest best turning bikes.
Below is an 06 model I owned that was dialed with 22mm clamps (for better turning) 08 head & FC suspension work. I still preferred the 09-12 models.
I have a 2017 KXF now but 90% of us are going just as fast now as we did with carb'd 4 strokes.
DO NOT buy a 09/10 CRF450. Flame out shouldnt even be a thing..but it is if you own one of those bikes. Hated mine.
FWIW After pitching the 12.......I wanted to light it on fire but I just took a loss on it instead, but I got a 13 KX450. I was never a Kawi guy but I really loved that bike. I always said it felt like a more refined 07-08 crf450. Motor was an animal. I would say the 07-08 was a little more nimble....I did triples and linkage on the 13 and it turned out to be probably one of my favorite dirt bikes. Being a big guy it never bothered me to throw a bike around.....I just want it to stay put when I tell it to stay. That might be out of your price range, but def a very good bike also.
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