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How is the 19 Kawasaki kx450 been holding up? They’ve been out for a while now and I’m sure there is some 100- 150 hour bikes out there. I’m going to buy a new bike in a moth or so, am looking at this bike or an leftover 18 crf450r Honda but i have seen some engine problems on the honda that i dont like so maby the kawi engine is holding up better.
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I currently have a 17 with Cone Valve springs and I'm super happy. I'm curious to see it the Showa forks feel better than my CVs.
Hail Mary's, seeing Jesus through a paint shaker
My bike looks super rough and beat up... But, hey it's a race bike.
The rundown so far is:
Fork seal started leaking after my 2nd ride
Aluminum fork guard bolts break (I've gone through 3. Not sure if they're 1st turn impacts or rocks/ruts shearing them off...)
Rear disk guard fell off. Bolts weren't tight from the factory.
Rear chain guide got mangled on a rock or a rut. Replaced with an Acerbis one.
Broke my RH shroud when I hooked my boot on it.
Water pump guard is only held on by one bolt. The thing keeps twisting up from roost/ruts. After a moto it is always sideways. Ended up drilling and safety wiring it to the frame to keep it straight finally.
She needs some TLC before this season starts ?
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