shanecarr, on 02 May 2012 - 12:20 PM, said:
Close to cincy bushman? I'm from northern Kentucky myself.
which year crf450r?
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BRAAAAAP424
, Apr 28 2012 10:28 PM
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Posted 02 May 2012 - 12:41 PM
toledo, honda east, they will send a quote if you email them. it wasn't quite 7300 otd.
Posted 02 May 2012 - 12:44 PM
Everybody I know that had a 2007 CRF450 said they were junk and much better in 2009 and up. They sold the 07's almost immediatly after getting them. Just what I have heard....
Posted 02 May 2012 - 12:53 PM
maybe i'd buy an '11 model if the price was right. i've seen them for less than 6000, used low hours.
Posted 03 May 2012 - 05:03 PM
I heard that lots of people want the 07 as it has no steering damper, and no detuned 1-3rd gears.....I love mine....and I don't seee why you would detune it 1st or 2nd......it gets faster as it gets in the higher gearing....they are torque monsters....but I have never rode another one to compare it too, and I came from a two stroke.......So it revs slow to me!
Posted 03 May 2012 - 07:12 PM
The 09 is the latest model id buy until they change it up.. But having a new bike is great because you know wat ur working with wen i buy a used bike i always expect to spend 1,000-1,500 to get it into new condition i dont take risks so i do the motor... Dont have the $ to be in the hospital from a blown crank b4 a triple
Posted 04 May 2012 - 01:31 PM
shanecarr, on 03 May 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:
I heard that lots of people want the 07 as it has no steering damper, and no detuned 1-3rd gears.....I love mine....and I don't seee why you would detune it 1st or 2nd......it gets faster as it gets in the higher gearing....they are torque monsters....but I have never rode another one to compare it too, and I came from a two stroke.......So it revs slow to me!
With the 08 bike, all they do is back the timing off a little so you dont blow the rear tire away constantly. If you wanted to disable the censor its pretty easy. At that point you'd have full advance all the time. With the smaller exhaust valves they pull like a friggin tractor off the bottom and spin the tire pretty easily. It just makes it easier to ride aggressively. If you dont want the steering damper, its a two bolt delete.
Posted 04 May 2012 - 01:47 PM
Hmmm true. But I don't think those are worth upgrading to me....no problems with my 07....but I am curious about the steering dampers, do they help? Seems like they would be worthless to me, but I have never riddden a bike with one.
Posted 04 May 2012 - 08:59 PM
For mx on a technical track, the 08 ignition is a big advantage over the 07. The steering damper isn't.
Edited by CamP, 04 May 2012 - 08:59 PM.
Posted 04 May 2012 - 09:01 PM
I say go with an '12. They did fix a few of the issues they were having with the '10 and 11's.
Posted 05 May 2012 - 02:51 AM
Witch issues had the '10 and 11's?
Have a brand new '11 not tried it because still winter here in north Norway.
Have a brand new '11 not tried it because still winter here in north Norway.
Posted 05 May 2012 - 07:49 AM
I see what you are saying, and i agree, but I trail ride mostly and hit the track just for a change of pace every now and then, so I love mine. Will keep in mind though.
Posted 05 May 2012 - 11:11 PM
shanecarr, on 05 May 2012 - 07:49 AM, said:
I see what you are saying, and i agree, but I trail ride mostly and hit the track just for a change of pace every now and then, so I love mine. Will keep in mind though.
Unless youve got 400 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, dont ever ride a bike with a Scotts Steering damper on it. You'll be addicted in 5 mins if you ride desert or dunes.
Posted 05 May 2012 - 11:27 PM
Shawn_Mc, on 05 May 2012 - 11:11 PM, said:
Unless youve got 400 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, dont ever ride a bike with a Scotts Steering damper on it. You'll be addicted in 5 mins if you ride desert or dunes.
