WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON A USED 450R

[Washburn]

Im going with my buddie in a few hours to look at some used 450s. Is there anything I should look closley at? Im going to bring my comp tester what compression should these things be at? Im gonna look at the spark plug and check the oil. Stand it up and look for any little cracks or dents and play on the arms ect. Check for bad bearings all around. We are more than likely going to a dealership so I cant take it apart like I like to when looking at used bikes but Im gonna go over it as best I can. Are there any tips with these new 450s? What to look at, check out ect...

 

There a Badass 04 Banshee out there too. Im gonna try to talk him into that.

 

 

Thanks guys.

[differentstrokes]

The compression is right around 108-110psi I think, you'll have to take the tank off to get to the spark plug...if you already checked this thing out I'm sure you know now. :shoothead: ;

[ClimbAnyHill]

I'm not knowledgable on either one. But I remember reading on the YFZ oil drain plug where it was faulty & would fall out, the newer YFZ's don't have this problem since it's been corrected.

You can check yfcentral.com & trx450r.org for some good info though!

[RagunCajun]

they make a fix for it though. It's like around $35 for a new plug or somethign along those lines.

 

But all bikes have there little issues. Just like women!

[06BaNsHeE]

Is it an 06?If not make sure its not a PAIN to turn on.A couple people I used to ride with both had 450rs 04's One was red one was black and they were both a bitch to turn on even when they were hot.

[differentstrokes]

That's what the hotstart lever on the bars is for, when you pull it in it leans out the mix in the carb so you can start it easier when it's hot. I also slowly push the kicker through one full rotation before I really kick it over so it's in the right part of it's stroke, otherwise it might kick back easy and that sucks to have to lever kickback on your shin or unsuspecting ankle especially if you don't have boots on. If you still have trouble getting it started, you probably needed to check the decompressor clearance (when it's out of whack it makes it almost impossible to start) and go ahead and check the valve clearance too to make sure they don't needed to be shimmed.

Edited March 4, 2007 by differentstrokes

[Washburn]

The compression is right around 108-110psi I think, you'll have to take the tank off to get to the spark plug...if you already checked this thing out I'm sure you know now. :shoothead: ;

 

We looked at a 426 ex that was in horrible shape and a Z400. I couldnt believe you had to take the tank off to get to the plug. I never noticed that and Ive rode 450s. That sucks. He said hes not getting it just because of that.

 

If he gets it (YFZ) im gonna have my mechanic put in an oil pump if its an older modle YFZ and get a better a drain plug. Both Easy fixes. I liked the LT450R nice wide stance 48' everything else looked tight on it too.

[differentstrokes]

I don't like the fact that they put 20" and 18" tires on the ltr, it's good for mx but they probably sell more to average joe's than they do racers so a tire and sprocket change would be the first thing I would do. Then I'd get the cherry bomb and ditch the lid and baffle. I also think the ltr's have had alot of trouble out of the rear suspension and linkage breaking/cracking. I doubt the average rider would really abuse it enough to justify changing that stuff, though. I think you really can't go wrong with any of the 450's. The 400ex is a reliable quad, but is kind of obsolete compared to the newer motors. Let us know what he decides on. :thumbsup: