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A 450 question for the sport guys

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wheeler0801 Mentor

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general maintenance is going to keep you from breaking down---lubing the chain, checkin the bolts throughout the quad, cleanin the air filter, changin the oil....etc etc.

all of that has to be done no matter what you're riding to keep the quad in tip top shape :)

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harobmx456 Rookie

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im in the same sitution pretty much. im having a hard time deciding which one to buy. but im going to be doing more track riding than anything. from what im reading the trx450 with some money put into it would be one of the better ones for track riding. is that right or should i be looking at something different?

Stoopidbot1 Grand Master

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No other 450 responds to aftermarket parts like the TRX, it is the ultimate platform for a racer. If you got the money, KTM is the most race ready. Suzuki is good with it's 50" wide stance and the new YFZ is the same. They all have completely different ergonomics, so make sure you sit on all of them before you decide.

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I agree with bot, that you should feel each one out and see what feels most natural for you. I have an LTR, and I love it. It is designed for track riding, it is already low and wide and for $40 you can get a 7hp boost with a cherry bomb. It feels much more stable due to the wide stance and the fuel injection makes throttle response amazingly smooth, and jetting for the seasons or altitude is not a concern. On the other hand, if you start doing motor mods, you need an adjustable fuel programmer, they are around $300 or so, but it is still easier than changing jets in a carb. I also just got an '04 TRX, it is similar to my buddies '08, except the '04 has a little more low end torque, while the '08 has a quicker revving motor. I like the TRX well too, but they are very different machines. The TRX is not as stable in the corners, but it is noticeably lighter and fly's a bit easier. One other reason I like the Honda is the simplicity, one cam and everthing is much easier to access on the compared to my LTR. Truth all the major manufacturers make good machines, and what is best for one person might not be the best for another. My personal opinon is, if you plan to ride mostly on the track, and you don't mind spending the money, check out the KTM sx models. I had a chance to ride the 505 sx, I was seriously impessed. It was by far the best handling and fastest stock quad I have ever ridden.

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Dude, if your getting an 04-05 get a YFZ 06 and up get a yfz or ltr, basically you will have to dump a lot more money into a trx than the others, my buddy has an o4 trx he has had 15 cracks in his frame all different places and the engine has siezed twice due to the recalled thrust washer, 05 trx are known for having week A-arms and cracking, if your just a weekend warrior family rider then a 450r is fine but other wise get a yfz or ltr both great bikes, plus a stock trx is hella slow!!! all years slow!!!

check out my riding crews video's on youtube our channel is spartanracing43 just type it in the search box of yourutbe, we put our bikes to the test see for yourself

~Alex

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I would disagree that the stock TRX is a slow machine, a friend of mine has an'08 and it is just as fast as my '07 LTR was when stock. The '04-'05 TRX's weren't as fast, but the '06 and up hang with the rest of the 450's just fine.

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Congrats, I know what you mean. The TRX just feels like it was designed for me. It is the most comfortable sport machine, IMO.

Get a GT Thunder Rear linkage and a steering stabilizer. You will be amazed at how well this thing handles.

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