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Nelso wrote:So what's everyones' opinion on the best registerable 450 dirtbike/motard? I wouldn't mind knowing this either just in case I get too much money burning a hole in my pocket one day and I need to spend it on a dirt bike.

from what i can see and gather the wr450f would be the most bullet proof and sensible enduro, there's shitloads of em about so spares are plentiful...and they still go alright

Disco wrote:

Blurr wrote:Nelso asked about 450's.

Yours is a bit older but a good'n

Just realized he asked about 450's ....

Was asking about 450's for the same reason as Pinchy, just because there is an option of racing it. If they would let you race a 525, I would be looking at a KTM like Russ and Wattie's as I think my fat arse could do with the extra power to lug it around. Maybe I could get an exemption for racing based on the extra weight the bike has to carry since I will weigh about 40-50kg more than the average rider. I might have to contact TON and ask.

dont you go out and buy a perfectly good bike i could buy but nah, it'd be good to have you on similar machinery for the odd track day/race... i couldnt keep up with you on the 9...

you'd be surprised at the power of the 450's Nelso.

I rode one at Louee the other weekend and it deadset flew. Sure it was the SX model but the torque alone was almost identical to mine. Felt lighter only marginal but it felt lighter all the same.

Part of the reason of me looking at selling mine is to get a KTM450 so I can potentially race Pinchy next year as well

All the same I think a 450 will impress you , they are nothing like my old KLX400

IF you haven't already have a look at http://www.supermotoaus.com/index.php or dirtbikeworld.

As far as the Japanese makes go, I wouldn't go near a second hand anything other than the Yamaha's. We've just gone through the process with Chris's new dirt toy. Have a chat to Glenn at Allfixed but also have a look at the second hand prices for Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's, the market will give you a pretty good indication of whats good and what's not.

Nothing wrong with the KX 250.. Haven't had a problem with ours..
Although it doesn't get ridden much..

Glen wrote:As far as the Japanese makes go, I wouldn't go near a second hand anything other than the Yamaha's. We've just gone through the process with Chris's new dirt toy. Have a chat to Glenn at Allfixed but also have a look at the second hand prices for Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's, the market will give you a pretty good indication of whats good and what's not.

the hondas are over priced, the suzukis are cheap... if i could race a 250 i'd have bought one already... i cant decide between the kx/yz or wr...

ive had a chat to glenn, he told me to talk to russ before i buy a kawasaki cheaky prick...

Six Addict wrote:

Glen wrote:As far as the Japanese makes go, I wouldn't go near a second hand anything other than the Yamaha's. We've just gone through the process with Chris's new dirt toy. Have a chat to Glenn at Allfixed but also have a look at the second hand prices for Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's, the market will give you a pretty good indication of whats good and what's not.

the hondas are over priced, the suzukis are cheap... if i could race a 250 i'd have bought one already... i cant decide between the kx/yz or wr...

ive had a chat to glenn, he told me to talk to russ before i buy a kawasaki cheaky prick...

He is talking sense. We are only trying to save you cash by buying the right bike straight up instead of buying the wrong one and selling it 6 months down the track.

Another thing you could do if it hasn't been suggested yet is come down to EC when they have the next motard race practice night, (every six weeks, so the next one should be soon) Have a look at what the fast guys are running and have a talk to a few of them.

Frank wrote:Another thing you could do if it hasn't been suggested yet is come down to EC when they have the next motard race practice night, (every six weeks, so the next one should be soon) Have a look at what the fast guys are running and have a talk to a few of them.

or you could take one for a test ride, blow it up and then buy it cheap

Blurr wrote:

Six Addict wrote:

Glen wrote:As far as the Japanese makes go, I wouldn't go near a second hand anything other than the Yamaha's. We've just gone through the process with Chris's new dirt toy. Have a chat to Glenn at Allfixed but also have a look at the second hand prices for Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawasaki's, the market will give you a pretty good indication of whats good and what's not.

the hondas are over priced, the suzukis are cheap... if i could race a 250 i'd have bought one already... i cant decide between the kx/yz or wr...

ive had a chat to glenn, he told me to talk to russ before i buy a kawasaki cheaky prick...

He is talking sense. We are only trying to save you cash by buying the right bike straight up instead of buying the wrong one and selling it 6 months down the track.

i appreciate what you guys are doing... my heart says kx450 (its a fast mx bike) but my head is saying YZ or WR because of parts, and prices second hand

Many enduro bikes have the same motor and gear except for lights for reg, take them off and your MX right?

Blurr wrote:

Frank wrote:Another thing you could do if it hasn't been suggested yet is come down to EC when they have the next motard race practice night, (every six weeks, so the next one should be soon) Have a look at what the fast guys are running and have a talk to a few of them.

or you could take one for a test ride, blow it up and then buy it cheap

Who said anything about cheap, that thing's cost me a small fortune, still I don't think I'll ever spend as much as you have in repair bills, even with a complete engine rebuild!

Ahhummm I hear your morning coffee bill for the next forty years will easily outweigh my repair bill