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04-24-2006, 04:37 PM
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Re: those new
Yup, all the frames have the serial # plate on 'em with the suzuki logo on 'em. The only thing Kawasaki on a KFX is the green plastics, which by the way, give it 12 more hp then the other Z/DVX's.
04-24-2006, 04:52 PM
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So, one R450 with a problems means that they all are bad? Get real.
Youve gotta expect problems in the first year. Polaris had problems with the first year of the Predator, Yamaha had problems with the first year of the Raptor and Honda still has problems with the valvetrains of their 450s.
There is no such thing as a perfect quad.
Youve gotta expect problems in the first year. Polaris had problems with the first year of the Predator, Yamaha had problems with the first year of the Raptor and Honda still has problems with the valvetrains of their 450s.
There is no such thing as a perfect quad.
04-24-2006, 05:11 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by mmeastcoast
The only thing Kawasaki on a KFX is the green plastics, which by the way, give it 12 more hp then the other Z/DVX's.
no horsepower diff though .. nice try
04-24-2006, 05:23 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Octane
So, one R450 with a problems means that they all are bad? Get real.
the r450 is a BEAST i just dont see the point in dropping $7500 into something that MAY detonate...
maybe in a year or two it will be fixed...maybe not...its like the z frames..i have to get a new frame and subframe....hopefully one day theyll fix that too.
my point is if you are looking for a 400 get a Z, and if you are looking for a 450 get a honda (this coming from the BIGGEST suzuki lover EVER!!!)...
04-24-2006, 05:25 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Peeweesp
and even if there is probloms well it is expected its, only the first year it is out, and bugs will be ironed out for next year
04-24-2006, 05:41 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by z400doawheelie
my point is if you are looking for a 400 get a Z, and if you are looking for a 450 get a honda (this coming from the BIGGEST suzuki lover EVER!!!)...
By the way Doug Gust has 4 stock LTR 450's and 2 moded ones and word is no problems yet, on either stock or moded
04-25-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by z400doawheelie
the r450 is a BEAST i just dont see the point in dropping $7500 into something that MAY detonate...
You cannot expect any engine that spins at 10,000+ rpm to last forever and never have problems. I dont care who makes it: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki/Kawi/Cat or Polaris, they all break down every now and then.
You are right though, the price of the R450 is a little steep. Sure, it has +2 a-arms stock, but any real racer is going to swap those out for lighter, stronger ones anyways and Im not yet convinced that EFI is "all that".
Its tough to beat the ease of tuning that you have with carbs. About Doug Gust kicking butt on an R450, you could put any pro racer on anything and they would do well. Its all in the rider, not the machine.
04-25-2006, 05:13 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Octane
I dont care who makes it: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki/Kawi/Cat or Polaris, they all break down every now and then.
**** the thing even runs underwater
04-25-2006, 11:42 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by KUTZ
13 Years and still going strong on the polaris :YEAH
**** the thing even runs underwater
**** the thing even runs underwater
04-26-2006, 03:18 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Octane
Yeah, I always get a kick out of people who say that Polaris quads are unreliable yet Ive beaten the living heck out of the ones Ive owned ('97 Scrambler 500 4x4 and an '00 Xplorer 250 4x4) havent had any major problems.
http://www.grizzlyinfo.com/viewtopic.php?t=432
04-26-2006, 04:30 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Octane
Yeah, I always get a kick out of people who say that Polaris quads are unreliable yet Ive beaten the living heck out of the ones Ive owned ('97 Scrambler 500 4x4 and an '00 Xplorer 250 4x4) havent had any major problems.
04-26-2006, 04:51 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Kev900RR
****, if I get invited to go on long distance rides with a group I've learned to ask if there will be any pullurasses (polaris) going with. If so I won't go, I got tired of waiting on the side of the trail for 2, 3, 0r 4 hours. Polaris is JUNK I will never ever ever ever ever ride with someone who is bringing a polaris.
thats ****ed up..
04-26-2006, 04:52 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Octane
About Doug Gust kicking butt on an R450, you could put any pro racer on anything and they would do well. Its all in the rider, not the machine.
:YEAH
04-26-2006, 05:07 PM
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Re: those new
Originally Posted by Kev900RR
****, if I get invited to go on long distance rides with a group I've learned to ask if there will be any pullurasses (polaris) going with. If so I won't go, I got tired of waiting on the side of the trail for 2, 3, 0r 4 hours. Polaris is JUNK I will never ever ever ever ever ride with someone who is bringing a polaris.
Huh
How many times has that happened that just the polaris breaks down. Either that or you have one buddy who has a peice of ****.I'll scratch the polaris decals off mine and refer to it as the Teal Monster so you can still ride with us sometime. Speaking of which...
What are you doing on Memorial weekend?
