My New MX Bike
#1
My New MX Bike
A buddy of mine recently purchased a 08 CRF450R and another bought a CRF450X. Both very nice bikes. They found an MX track about 40 miles away and wanted to go ride. Luckily the weather cooperated yesterday and it got up to 60 degrees.
My dilema was that I would be riding the lowly KLX and have never ridden a real MX track. There was no way that I could back out since part of the reason they wanted dirt bikes was because I had one. It sounded like fun anyway, and if I got smoked, had plenty of excuses lined ahead of time.
Turns out, I had severly underestimated the capability of this little bike. It ripped, and was more than capable of everything that I threw at it. It would get a little loose in the corners but think that was mainly due to the stock rubber, soon to be replaced. It pulled hard everywhere and I was flying all over the place. By the end of the day, was getting over half way across what was probably a 50-60 table top. Still have alot to learn but can't wait to get back out there.
One other note is that all of the upgrades that I have put into the bike were all a benefit in these riding conditions. Have the new tires on the way and will start working to lighten the bike, and myself over the winter.
My dilema was that I would be riding the lowly KLX and have never ridden a real MX track. There was no way that I could back out since part of the reason they wanted dirt bikes was because I had one. It sounded like fun anyway, and if I got smoked, had plenty of excuses lined ahead of time.
Turns out, I had severly underestimated the capability of this little bike. It ripped, and was more than capable of everything that I threw at it. It would get a little loose in the corners but think that was mainly due to the stock rubber, soon to be replaced. It pulled hard everywhere and I was flying all over the place. By the end of the day, was getting over half way across what was probably a 50-60 table top. Still have alot to learn but can't wait to get back out there.
One other note is that all of the upgrades that I have put into the bike were all a benefit in these riding conditions. Have the new tires on the way and will start working to lighten the bike, and myself over the winter.
#3
im the same way right now, after death valley in nov and johnson valley yesterday im super impressed with the bike. ive done 300 mile days on slab and have kept up with ktms in the desert, **** can even pass drz in the long strights, super glad i picked it up.
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CRF450 vs. KLX250S ..... Green beatin down red? 56HP vs. 18? ....pssssh, please
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A buddy of mine recently purchased a 08 CRF450R and another bought a CRF450X. Both very nice bikes. They found an MX track about 40 miles away and wanted to go ride. Luckily the weather cooperated yesterday and it got up to 60 degrees.
My dilema was that I would be riding the lowly KLX and have never ridden a real MX track. There was no way that I could back out since part of the reason they wanted dirt bikes was because I had one. It sounded like fun anyway, and if I got smoked, had plenty of excuses lined ahead of time.
Turns out, I had severly underestimated the capability of this little bike. It ripped, and was more than capable of everything that I threw at it. It would get a little loose in the corners but think that was mainly due to the stock rubber, soon to be replaced. It pulled hard everywhere and I was flying all over the place. By the end of the day, was getting over half way across what was probably a 50-60 table top. Still have alot to learn but can't wait to get back out there.
One other note is that all of the upgrades that I have put into the bike were all a benefit in these riding conditions. Have the new tires on the way and will start working to lighten the bike, and myself over the winter.
My dilema was that I would be riding the lowly KLX and have never ridden a real MX track. There was no way that I could back out since part of the reason they wanted dirt bikes was because I had one. It sounded like fun anyway, and if I got smoked, had plenty of excuses lined ahead of time.
Turns out, I had severly underestimated the capability of this little bike. It ripped, and was more than capable of everything that I threw at it. It would get a little loose in the corners but think that was mainly due to the stock rubber, soon to be replaced. It pulled hard everywhere and I was flying all over the place. By the end of the day, was getting over half way across what was probably a 50-60 table top. Still have alot to learn but can't wait to get back out there.
One other note is that all of the upgrades that I have put into the bike were all a benefit in these riding conditions. Have the new tires on the way and will start working to lighten the bike, and myself over the winter.
#10
We were all just kind of feeling things out and having fun. Either 450 would stomp the 250, no questions. We swapped bikes off and on all day and the KLXs advantage was in smooth power delivery and ease of handling. The 450's and especially the R were overpowered at least in my hands, and would jump out from under you with a twitch of the wrist.
I've already installed springs on both ends, TM33/34 carb, full muzzy, K&N, air box drilled, jetted, 14/48 gearing, bars, grips, skidplate and de-smog.
Kept having the front wash out in the loose corners so ordered a Pirelli scorpion pro front and a trackmaster II rear for hopefully a little more grip. Also ordered some more protective gear since we all know it's not if, it's when.
I was surprisingly satisfied with the useable power but not sure how long that will last, especially riding with the 450 boys. Probably a big bore in the future.
I've already installed springs on both ends, TM33/34 carb, full muzzy, K&N, air box drilled, jetted, 14/48 gearing, bars, grips, skidplate and de-smog.
Kept having the front wash out in the loose corners so ordered a Pirelli scorpion pro front and a trackmaster II rear for hopefully a little more grip. Also ordered some more protective gear since we all know it's not if, it's when.
I was surprisingly satisfied with the useable power but not sure how long that will last, especially riding with the 450 boys. Probably a big bore in the future.
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