BriKman 1 Posted November 9, 2017 A few after-hours nights in the garage and my new YZ450FX is ready to go. Heading out to Ocotillo this weekend to break her in before multi-day rides in Mohave and Baja over the next couple months. Quickest of bolt-ons: IMS 3 Gallon Tank Baja Designs XL80 LED Taillight GYTR Radiator Fan Kit Cycra® Factory ProBend CRM Racer Pack Garmin Montana & Amps Rugged Mount GYTR® Pivoting Levers Off-Road Steering Stabilizer by GPR® GYTR® by FMF® Aluminum PowerCore 4 Hex Muffler GYTR® by FMF® QuietCore™ Spark Arrestor Insert STI Ultra Heavy Duty Motorcycle Tubes Twin Air Fuel Filter Doubletake Enduro Mirror Bike feels great on the street, looking forward to opening it up in the desert and trying out a few different tunes with the GYTR® Power Tuner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted November 9, 2017 Beautiful machine - congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 145 Posted November 9, 2017 Are you going to get a plate for it ? Looks good ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 882 Posted November 9, 2017 Nice machine, I've been intrigued in these. Looking forward to an off road report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted November 9, 2017 She is SEXY! Very nice indeed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 9, 2017 Beautiful. Been tempted to trade in my 11 YZ450 for one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted November 9, 2017 Nicely done, you’re gonna have some fun?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 115 Posted November 9, 2017 Beautiful blue, but man wouldn't that look good orange! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted November 9, 2017 Sweet bike! What did you ride prior? I love the e-start on the WR, and the FX seems to be a no-brainer. I hope you can provide an in depth review of the bike soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Uncle Champ said: Beautiful blue, but man wouldn't that look good orange! Not a chance! That would just ruin it. The only vehicles that should be orange come with a shaker hood scoop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 9, 2017 http://www.seriouswheels.com/1970-1979/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Orange-SA.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted November 9, 2017 3 hours ago, PastaPilot said: Beautiful. Been tempted to trade in my 11 YZ450 for one of those. Brilliant machine---Hey Jon just go get the new bike. Ive ridden Tommys 2017 450FX, ......with Rekluse and full Dr D exhaust system, start in 3rd gear and never shift in single track for days, flawless FI. feels a little heavy, but handles like its glued to the trail. and no I'm not getting one 2 strokas only for me anymore. the bike is brilliant, Yamaha should consider a tweener size machine like a bigger displacement 250 (300-350) that may tempt me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BriKman 1 Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys. I got a couple hours on the bike in Ocotillo last weekend but mainly just sweeping kid rides and taking it somewhat easy to "break her in". I have always had motocross bikes prior to this (08 YZ450, 10 CRF450, 13 KX450) so she certainly feels a bit soft (I am 240ish geared up) but power feels good and e-start is fantastic, especially sweeping kid rides (I have 4 all on bikes). I plan to up the spring rates in the next couple weeks to dial in sag and rebound. We are heading out to Cougar Buttes/Johnson Valley area next week so I will report back once I have had a chance to open her up. Start of typical kid ride. Broke off with the older boys to take them down "Xpert Moto Slot" Nothing on 4 wheels fits here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted November 19, 2017 Excellent, those kids are loving that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted November 20, 2017 Great group pic with the groms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites