SoCalMule

https://dirtbikemagazine.com/first-ride-2019-yamaha-wr450f-the-wrap/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=growth This bike might be a bunch of fun with an AZ plate installed!!! Any comments? Cheers, The Curious Japanese Mule

Why are we sitting on our butts typing on a beautiful Saturday while our bikes are resting in the garage?

They were just mad that he worked for the Washington Post!

Just finished adjusting the valves on my 450 exc and now it starts without touching the throttle! Does this constitute as an HP engine mod?

They had Mules!

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Old school! I agree!

I get it Bruce, just figure that between the "Turtle" and the "Hare" scenario, I could still have that stock KTM 500 waiting a few minutes at the turns 😉 Having said this, I still feel that the 2019 Yamaha WR (someday in legal trim) would be a great option to the 450L. The new WR "as is" plated somewhere other than CA would be pretty kickass!

Hey Bags, It's an interesting point that this letter brings up! Most people don't need the "extra ponies" that the extra dollars can get from these new CARB approved engines provide. Personally, I'm one of those riders that short shifts and limits wheel spin (most of the time) so that I'm smother and yes... a little faster due to traction. A stock 2019 500 exc would have plenty of power for the style of riding that I do...but... that being said, having the ability (A Choice) to add a few high performance engine mods would be better! All to experience having my eyes pushed way back into my skull at speed... keeping my geriatric soul very young and very happy! Cheers! SCM

Yep, so true Robert! I might be in the minority here...I enjoy the 450-500cc 4T's for the (primarily) desert riding that I do. I like the idea of having a "great dirtbike" that can be legally ridden on the street, only if to do so means that I don't have to dismount to push it across a road to continue on to the trail on the other side. I know that this is an extreme example; but if I wanted to ride 50% trail 50% road (true dual sporting), I would purchase a KTM 780 Adventure bike to do that... and it would be comfy smooth on the slab sections, but a real challenge in the tight technical stuff! That is why I like the small bikes best. I feel our sport can have it both ways with out searching for that elusive unicorn machine. Just depends where the ride will take us, and what bike will work best. I heard yesterday from my KTM Mechanic, that the CARB emissions folks along with the manufacturers plan (in the very near future) to "lock" the engine mapping on street legal trail bikes in a way that nobody (aftermarket) can adjust it from the stock factory settings. All this when bikes like the new WR can be map adjusted "on the trail" with a cell phone! Crazy dumb rules for the plated bikes IMHO. Here's to keeping your old bike in top mechanical condition! But hey, I road 400 plus hard miles in Baja this year on my 07 450 exc with a 50% plug of muffler packing at the end of the spark arrester and lived to tell about it, even smile about it 😎 Cheers, The Uncorked Mule

Yes!

Schwinn, you have left your mark in the hearts of so many! The true measure of a great life had. Play in Peace Brother. 😇

Such a fun day out with the Breakfast Klub! You guys are the best! Thanks Jim for the time and effort taken to document our journeys. Thanks Governor for leading us on the primrose path. Thanks Paul for your professional photographic tallents catching the spirit of the moment. Thanks Van for your peaceful, happy, demeanor and your awesome ability to draw control from some of the most uncontrollable dirtbike situations! Cheers, SCM

Cheers Kug!🍻

Paul, You're the best! #funnyman...See you all at Keflinsdals!

Absolutely Wonderful! Awesome!

In an alternate universe, the patrolman was pulling over a different car from your high-speed group. 😅

Carbon fiber / gripper material combination works very well for me!

The odometers in all of my vehicles have amazingly lowered their readings since this post came to light! Thank you Bruce! The Safer Mule

What a treat! Riding with two of my favorite friends! So nice to ramble aimlessly in the glory of our desert! The "Rorschach Beings" came through to us at one of our stops! Thank you Dave! Thank you Jim! The Peaceful Mule

I'm in... see you guys in the morning!

I'm still waiting to hear that my bike is ready to retrieve at 2:12 pm Tuesday...

I’ll be waiting for some parts to come in today. Good possibility the bike will be back together and ready for me to pick up this evening. If I miss you guys, have a great ride!

I'm on the payroll still, though my sweetie will cover for me no problem. Need to have my bike returned from the welder first though...Will stay in the loop! Deserts do dry out at times producing some dust. Only the the happiest of riders need apply!

How Far do you ride your Dirt Bike on Pavement?? Not much since I hate it! But... I do it when following my friends. Cars are on the road... I can't control them like I can control my 450 exc in the dirt! Cars hurt! and coming in contact with them sucks!