Finally, my 450R is setting in the garage. The dealer was supposed to receive a shipment of two 450Rs today, but they didn't come in. He said it may be a few days. He called me later that day and said the guy who was first on the list wasn't able to purchase the quad at this time due to finances. The quad had been at the dealership for almost two weeks and had been put away for this guy with a sign prohibiting anyone from setting on it so there would not be scratches etc. -point is that it was still mint. The dealer was like, do you want this one? To which I replied "hell yeah".

They installed the HRC kit and I was ready to go (minus all the paperwork, insurance etc.) The mechanic (a crf450 owner who races) really took his time and made sure the kit was installed correctly.

Now for the rider review: Sorry, I don't have much of a review yet as I just got the quad as they were closing up shop and it was getting dark. With nowhere to ride, I putted around the yard - but I live in town and couldn't open it up past first gear.

Based on 5 minutes seat time-

Kick start- Easy (first start 3 kicks , second start 2 kicks, 3rd start 1 kick) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] never had a kick start before- guys at dealer said it kick starts like a 125 motorcycle (I couldn't really tell you though)

Ergonomics- Sweet- Felt like I was on the 400EX or slightly better. I'm 5'10 215lbs and it had a very comfortable feel.

Turning- Seems to turn/carve quite a bit tighter than 400ex - may take some adjustment to get used to

Headlights- Holy cow- I could see for a very long ways- Dims are good, brights are awesome.

Power- well I only had it in first gear due to limited distance- I didn't really get on it to hard, but it felt extremely strong yet kinda smooth- odd really- I don't think you are going to put around on this machine [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] It seemed like it wanted some RPMS

Well that's all the info I have so far...... It will be this weekend before I get to ride it for any period of time...... I can't wait though...

Hope you find this info helpful.... I really have appreciated the reviews I have seen so far.... I'll have a better review for guys on Monday [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Congrats on the greatest quad on Earth! lol j/k you Yammi guys....

HAVE FUN!

 

Cool!, have fun with the new toy!!

 

congrats on the bike man. you will love it. i got mine almost 2 weeks ago and its great. i dont even have the HRC kit on it and can tell you it rips!

 

Congrats - glad you finally got it. make sure to give a good review when you get the chance, if you can ever stop riding it ! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

It would be great if those with 450Rs with mods could post more pics, just so i can get an idea of how different things look on it, thanks

 

I JUST GOT MINE LAST THRUSDAY AND ONLY GOT TO RIDE IT ONCE (3 MINUTE RIDE) BEFORE I TURNED IT OVER TO DENTON RACING SO THEY COULD USE IT FOR THERE PROTOTYPE PARTS. I WILL HAVE THE FIRST DOUBLE (TWO) STEERING STABILIZER KIT FROM DENTON, A BIGGER RADIATOR FROM PWR, AND A YOSH PIPE. I THINK THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST QUAD I'VE BOUGHT. IN STOCK FORM, IT'S A BIT FASTER THAN MY OLD 440EX. I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE MOTOR MODS COME OUT SO I CAN WHIP ON THE YAMAHAS. IT'S GOING TO BE A CLOSE RACE AMONG THE TRX450 AND YFZ450 FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. I HEAR FROM A VERY RELIABLE SOURCE THAT WE WILL SEE A NEW SUZUKI 450 BY JUNE OR JULY.