is polaris able to step up to the plate and produce something to compete with the 450?

 

Whats wrong with the predator? I think the 450 is competeing against the predator.

 

Sure, just install the factory available 440 kit in a Predator. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] They make it sooo easy.

 

what a unicam 4 stroke will produce for power??
not a 10cc in displacment will make the difference,honda have proven themself on the safe performances lines again.

 

The 4 valve head 400ex is no competition for the predator..........I blow by them every time we line up at comp hill........I don't see what the hoopla is about the 450 4 valve head is..........sure I may eat my words, but I don't think it will be anything special........should be pretty even with the predator, and most likely will come down to rider weight and skill........meanwhile, I'll keep neck and neck with 660cc Raptors which are more a fun challenge. My record is 50/50 against them, and oh my those raptor owners don't like to lose to a preddy!

I'm pretty dissapointed in the new honda actually, and was hoping for something much more innovative and advanced. Oh well, back to the Yamaha showroom to decide whether the White/Red or Blue YFZ450.......

 

what are the numbers on the 440 kit and what is the best way to shave some serios weight off the pred??

 

Rath had the HP #'s on his site....don't remember. Get some Chromoly components (a-arms, swing-arm) and whittle away at changing over the hardware to Titanium.

Heap, I too am disappointed with the Honda, wayyyy tooo conservative. So they re-engined the 400 EX, big deal. It's still great that companies are coming out with new machines, it would just be nice to see the "one up" competition be there when they do.

 

would a kick start be more hassle than its worth?? i know it will save weight, but would it be hard to start when its hot?

 

Hey Modquad, any news on a titanium bolt kit?? anyone doing one? or do you have any info on what you have swapped out so we could sponge the qty's and sizes off you? and where do you suggest going to purchase these?

 

ummm...its EASIER when its hot...what r u talkin about?



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