My son is looking at the yzf450r. I would like to know everyone's likes and dis-likes. I know the handle bars are low and need raised to not hit your knees. I know that pre-07, there isn't a pump to get the oil to the top of the motor at start up. What other thing do you like and would change if done over again

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I meant YFZ450

 

Well, raising the bars is an individual thing. I would replace the steering stem if he wants a taller bar, as the stocker will bend on even a slow rollover. All years have an oil pump, but in '07 they got a higher flow pump and a nozzle to squirt oil on the wrist pin and underside of the piston. It isn't 100% necessary if you get an older one, but can be done right for $200.00 or so. I used to wear out the a arm bushings pretty quick until I went aftermarket. They really are pretty solid machines other than that.