Dylan 0 Posted March 7, 2016 Hey guys, After riding around a while on the 250, it is obvious to me that I want a 450 to throw around. Does not have to be plated. Ideally, I'm looking to spend $3000 or much less hopefully. Electric start would be really nice, but not necessary. I will be taking it out to Havasu and leaving it in the summer to ride around at night, so I will need a light kit. Will also be licensing it out there. I'm not in a huge hurry to find the right one, but I'm ready to buy when it comes around. This one has caught my attention today. Any thoughts? https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/mcy/5479854528.htmlThanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted March 7, 2016 06 be aware of less than perfect valves, but of course its a Honda and is a great off road bike. 2008 has seemed to have been everyone's favorite year of CRF450 for the last 10 years of the model. good luck on your search, as for a CRF I would look for the X version but that's me and I don't ride alloy chassis bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 7, 2016 06 be aware of less than perfect valves, but of course its a Honda and is a great off road bike. 2008 has seemed to have been everyone's favorite year of CRF450 for the last 10 years of the model. good luck on your search Thanks, that is good info I was not aware of. I have looked up several models and the changes over the years, and it seems like these models change every single year! Pretty wild. So I'm assuming the newer the better. Looks like I'm hoping to get a Honda CRF450R, CRF450X, Yamaha YZ450F, or WR450r. I still do not know the current offerings from Suzuki, Kawasaki, and KTM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 7, 2016 I would do a 2007+ wr450f of the choices you named. Cheap as chips, bulletproof, a robust aftermarket, and tons of them around, especially if you don't need to have a CA plate. 2012+ WR's are fuel injected and worth the financial stretch if you can do it, imo. I've seen a few go for $4500-5k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted March 7, 2016 I'd recommend a 2006+ YZ450F or 2007+ WR450F. YZ will be cheaper but no lights/side stand/E-start, but they start easily and are quite a bit lighter and more nimble than the WR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 7, 2016 I called the first guy this morning and no reply yet. I'm interested in this WR as well: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5460374345.html Any input on this one? The guy still has it, and it seems like it's in good condition. I'm not sure how I would test drive it with a paddle though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beniflas 6 Posted March 7, 2016 If the rear paddle is the only tire he has, I personally would stay away from a dunes-only bike. Too much abuse imo. I would take a 450X over the R just so I can have e-start, light and kickstand. WR would be at the top of my list, very reliable and not bulletproof but bullet resistant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 7, 2016 I have a WR450 rear wheel you can use to test ride it, although I agree with Beniflas. A dune-centric bike that has "gone many miles" tells me it's spent a lot of time close to wide open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 7, 2016 Hmmm. He said the bike runs well, and has a knobby but it's worn. Runs great, but the stock battery is dying. Looks like I can get a Li-Ion battery for $150. He'll do $2k which seems like a really good deal compared to what else is out there. I do agree with you guys on the paddle tire though. I would like to dune it a little as well in the future too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted March 7, 2016 You can buy that WR. Ride it for a year or 3 and sell it for about the same as you paid for it. Unlike a new bike. Buy it for 7-10k. Put 2-3k into getting it dialed in. 2-3 years later it's worth 3k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 7, 2016 As long as you go in with your eyes open you should be fine. That's a lot of bike for $2k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 7, 2016 Wr looks like a good bike have him put on the knobbie take it for a a spin up the block hit all the gears sounds like a pretty good deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted March 8, 2016 For the price point a Carbureted WR450 would also be my choice, seen 3 get up into the 5 digit mileage numbers with barely any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 8, 2016 Big consideration between the yz and wr would be tranny and fuel capacity. WR's have wide ratio 6 speed tranny and larger fuel capacity. These are generally two important things the dual sport community values (I believe the CR and CRX are the same). Unless you plan on riding MX tracks, I'd highly suggest you go with a WR450 or CRF450X. Oh yeah, both of these models will already have a head and tail light too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 8, 2016 I'm driving up tonight to go get that WR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 8, 2016 Well that didn't take long! haha Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 8, 2016 What's impulse buying without the impulse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 8, 2016 Yeah, just be really careful to not make a rash decision. Buying a bike in the dark is against my better judgement, impulse or no. Bring a bright flashlight and look over everything closely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 8, 2016 Will do! Keep the logic coming. Anything in particular to look at on the WR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 8, 2016 That WR looks like a good deal. You'll be happy with that bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 8, 2016 Just picked it up. Nice bike, battery isn't toast just needs charged. I want to go through the carb for my own sanity but otherwise I'm stoked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted March 8, 2016 Pics or it didn't happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted March 8, 2016 You can come try my CRF 450. I wanna try that little 250 you have . Meet me at the culdesac after the snow melts. PV is covered in 2 inches of snow right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites