quad2xtreme
12-01-2008, 10:24 AM
I want a 450 for the trails. Although I like the 400ex, the 450r is more fun...reminds me of my Raptor in the trails.
I have a 2006 450er setup for mx and it has 2005 spindles and hubs. Wife has a 2008 450er setup for trails. Point is, I am more familiar with the 2006+ engine than the 2004 and 2005 models.
I can get a nearly new 2005 450r kickstart that is completely stock for $3,000. I was thinking of making the 2005 my mx quad and converting my 2006 450r into a trail quad. My 2006 is being gussetted for the 2nd time in 6 months. I am thinking this frame is ready to move to the trails. I am a little nervous about the crank issue in the 2005 but that wouldn't stop me from buying it.
The other option is to avoid the 2005 and just get another 2006+. I would have the choice of leaving my 2006 for mx and the new one for xc riding or I could put all my stuff on the nearly new 2006+.
What would you do?
I have a 2006 450er setup for mx and it has 2005 spindles and hubs. Wife has a 2008 450er setup for trails. Point is, I am more familiar with the 2006+ engine than the 2004 and 2005 models.
I can get a nearly new 2005 450r kickstart that is completely stock for $3,000. I was thinking of making the 2005 my mx quad and converting my 2006 450r into a trail quad. My 2006 is being gussetted for the 2nd time in 6 months. I am thinking this frame is ready to move to the trails. I am a little nervous about the crank issue in the 2005 but that wouldn't stop me from buying it.
The other option is to avoid the 2005 and just get another 2006+. I would have the choice of leaving my 2006 for mx and the new one for xc riding or I could put all my stuff on the nearly new 2006+.
What would you do?