Not Yoda- it was R2D2

 

Just stating facts. You don't need any whoop it up kit for the Yamaha for $300 or whatever. $20 in jetting and an hour or so of monkey wrenching... So at face value the Honda seems cheaper when in reality it isn't if you want it to get to the same HP levels as the YFZ. Another way to put it is, can you get 48-50HP for $20.00 on the 450R? Probably not.
jarsong

 

I was told that the dyno at Toys R Us is a bit optimistic.

 

the staff there didn't tell you that last week when you where dynoing that Honda there did they?

 

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Unfortunately I was unable to dyno, a Yamaha grenaded just ahead of me and tied up the machine.

 

Well congrats. To answer somebodys question about west coasters. The distribution facility for honda is in Torrence California. They all get shipped from there. I am not sure where its made, I think S.C. I could not find it on mine.

I will be out at the dunes this weekend. There will be YFZ's there so be patient. But let me give you a preview: The Yamaha is a little faster, they weigh the same, the Honda is a little more comfortable, on longer rides, maybe handles a LITTLE better.

I have mine in pieces, its fun to tear apart a brand new quad, with 5 mins on it. It will be ready to go tomorrow after work.

 

What r u gonna do to it while its apart?

 

I got a call from the head mechanic at my local dealer and he want's me to come in and have my new 450r dyno'ed, for free! I'll post the results once I get back from Florida. Sometime next week.

 

FastLane,
I will have pics as soon as I get ALL done, until then, its at Skunkworks.
Stay Tuned!