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bkoz

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twisted-hog said:
When you say gearing changes, do you mean just sprockets?
And I may end up just waiting for a WR to fall into my lap


Working with a Scottish Budget at about the 3k mark, for something that I can ride a season or 2 before any major motor work is needed.
That's why the YZ450 looked so tempting with all the added goodies
Orange is out of my reach unless I sell my Orange and that's a decision I just can't make my mind up on.
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Yes, just sprocket changes. The YZ can be made into a great woods bike but would work better in a woods racing situation. WR's are way more forgiving. You should be able to find a solid one for 3K.
 
twisted-hog

twisted-hog

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Thanks for all the great info guys, this really helped me make a better decision on a proper bike to buy.
Lots of WRs in Alberta in my price range, slim pickings here for WRs, lots of YZs, though.
 
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hooter

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twisted-hog said:
Unfortunately it's about $2k more than I have in my pocket, found a 2005 450 exc in Kelowna in my price range, only a 7 hour return trip drive to have a look thou.

So now I have WR, TE & EXC on my brain......help....which way to go.....:confused:
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Well I'm a little snakebitten on the Husky's, but my experience was before the KTM acquisition so maybe it's not such a problem now. But other than that, realistically all of them are great choices and you will have a blast no matter which one you choose. Buy the first one you find that has been cared for and well maintained, and GO RIDING!!
 
bitingdog

bitingdog

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2005 KTM 450 is the famed RFS motor. Fantastic! Big torque, durable as fack. Offworlder told me to also look at 2005-2009 Beta 400/450/525rr bikes, as they use the same mighty KTM RFS motor, but have a lower seat height, linkage rear suspension, and cost about 2/3rds as much as a comparable age + condition KTM
 
twisted-hog

twisted-hog

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bitingdog said:
2005 KTM 450 is the famed RFS motor. Fantastic! Big torque, durable as fack. Offworlder told me to also look at 2005-2009 Beta 400/450/525rr bikes, as they use the same mighty KTM RFS motor, but have a lower seat height, linkage rear suspension, and cost about 2/3rds as much as a comparable age + condition KTM
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Thanks for the info. Seems like once I decide on a bike and start looking for that brand I just miss out.
Waiting to hear back if a sale falls through I may have a chance at a 2005 450exc.
 
Dorky

Dorky

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Hog, we have some contacts in the Okanagan/Thompson regions so if you find a bike on which you need a remote agent, give me a PM and maybe we can help out.
 
twisted-hog

twisted-hog

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Dorky said:
Hog, we have some contacts in the Okanagan/Thompson regions so if you find a bike on which you need a remote agent, give me a PM and maybe we can help out.
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:clap: Thanks for the offer I may have to take you guys up on that, pickings are slim down here at the moment.
 
twisted-hog

twisted-hog

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The search is Over

The search is Over

This just arrived from Kelowna today a 2005 450EXC 100 hours 1500 kms.....now go away snow.

Thanks to everyone for their great advice and keeping an eye out for me.

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