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3/27/2018 11:06am
Hello all,
Hope this deoesnt end up in the dumbgeon, but I thought I would appeal to fellow riders for an opinion. I have been off the bike now for about four years, and, living in Canada, haven't been able to watch supercross for a few of those. I've gotten into other hobbies such as road cycling, running, and triathlon, so it's not like I've been sitting around. The bug has got me a bit, after watching this stellar season of supercross, and I am considering buying a left over 17 450 SXF. I rode one at a demo day and loved it, so my mind is mostly made up that this would be the bike if I buy one. My question is this: what are your opinions on how much riding justifies owning a brand new bike? I don't know how often I will ride it, but I want one all the same ?. I know this is a personal decision, but I can afford it to buy it, and life is short, right? But it's still 10,000 bucks! And I am not concerned with buying a 450 - I had one for years prior to my break, and I love them. What would you do???
Hope this deoesnt end up in the dumbgeon, but I thought I would appeal to fellow riders for an opinion. I have been off the bike now for about four years, and, living in Canada, haven't been able to watch supercross for a few of those. I've gotten into other hobbies such as road cycling, running, and triathlon, so it's not like I've been sitting around. The bug has got me a bit, after watching this stellar season of supercross, and I am considering buying a left over 17 450 SXF. I rode one at a demo day and loved it, so my mind is mostly made up that this would be the bike if I buy one. My question is this: what are your opinions on how much riding justifies owning a brand new bike? I don't know how often I will ride it, but I want one all the same ?. I know this is a personal decision, but I can afford it to buy it, and life is short, right? But it's still 10,000 bucks! And I am not concerned with buying a 450 - I had one for years prior to my break, and I love them. What would you do???
The motors are silky smooth built with high end internals, suspension works great out of the box for a wide range of speed and skill. I can't say enough good things Honestly.
I broke a brake pedal spring in 30 hrs of riding its a known issue pick up a fast replacement spring or a few oems and keep in the tool box.
The air box and air filter set up is by far better. Actually sits down into its enclosure and clips in. Much more effective than just sitting agaisnt the air box like the jap bikes.
Lots of great features that truly are a step forward.
Steel braidied brake lines clutch line. Frame guards that attempt to protect foot peg springs and brake resovoir. Enough rambling but tons of small details nobody else gives you
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Like Carlino mentioned. Go for it if you can afford it! A brand new bike will be more fun the few times you ride than an old one that you don't know the history of.
My point is, ride as many as you can to make sure you feel comfortable with the power and egronomics. Don’t let ego or a particular brand’s kool-aid get in the way of YOUR decision and what’s best for YOU.
As for the 450, they are so easy to ride, I find it hard to understand why people think they are too much.
It’s not what you’re asking for, but I’ll throw this out there, if the 10 grand is giving you a bit of anxiety I’ll sell you my brand new never ridden 15 RMZ450 for 6200, no taxes. It appears we live in the same town.
Either way, I vote get a bike. You don’t have to ride it a ton to justify it.
I expect to see a "spoke with my wallet" post from you soon
Pit Row
Also, whats the alternative? Pretty hard to find rentals I'd think.
you can get good deals second hand, but their is nothing like riding a brand new bike for the first time,
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