high octane junkie
henderson, nevada
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and it's not the ktm.
long story short, for some reason KTM couldn't finance me for the 450sx soo...
i stuck with what i know best and purchased the yfz450r a few days ago.
i took it out to break it in a bit today. i initially had to set all the shocks full soft on compression. i haven't stiffened up the fronts yet, but i stiffened the rear about 3 clicks so far. when the springs break in i'm sure i can find good adjustabilty in them.
i feel a bit cramped on it. the pegs need to be lowered to suit me better. it dies really easy when cornering. it could really use a stabilizer, alot of bump-steer. the air filter design screams to be replaced with an aftermarket clamp-on style kit. as of right now, my ltr450 feels like it has better acceleration and throttle response but that may even a bit after break-in.
okay all that negative stuff aside.. this quad feels light in the air, very controllable. shifts are nice. the swingarm and rear linkage construction look stout. most everything is easy to access and in a nice spot. there's many good ways to drop weight in this machine, alot of brackets you can do without.
i'm gonna need some time with it to hopefully be happy with the purchase. as for now my ltr450 owns this one, but i got alot of money in suspension and handling on the ltr. i've been thinking that i want to make the yfzr my new desert bike, and turn the raptor into a hardcore duner.. but the yfzr is so agile in the air, i might try out mx like i intended to do with the 450sx.
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Magnum Eagle
Ridgecrest, Ca
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high octane junkie,
Congtats on the new machine. Sounds like it will be great for what ever you use it for. Yamaha sure has a good reputation for quality machines.
I've had my new Honda TRX700XX for two weeks now and still trying to cope with "fire-breathing" acceleration. This machine is one quantum leap beyond my Grizzly 660.
Ride safely,
Sid
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drummer89
Texas
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Sweeetttt! Put up some pics of that badboy when you get some time, and enjoy it. Parts are already coming up all over the place. 
Monster in the making.
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YOURADHERE
Louisiana
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Congrats on the new ride. I believe there is a company(Rath maybe?) that already offers a 1" lower pegs for them as this seems to be a big complaint on them from just about every buyer Ive seen.
Post some pics if you get a chance....as well as some of the other toys 
07 z400-Yoshimura R3 full system,Uni filter,White Brothers CDI,Hydrodynamic +2 ST A Arms,G Force +2 axle,TCS Shocks w/remote rezzies,PEP stabilizer,RazrMXrears on ITP T9s, KendaMX fronts, Skat Trak 7paddle Haulers on Douglas .125s....I need more sig room
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twin turbo pervert
Yuma, Arizona
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Orale hommie.
YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATES ARE JUST AN APOLOGY LETTER FROM THE CONDOM FACTORY!
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pual0101
Washington,WV
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The GYTR pegs have two mountable positions, the 1st is already lower than stock and the 2nd lower than that. Congrats on the new ride, pics Duh!!
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cchagros
New Hampshire
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Magnum Eagle wrote:high octane junkie,
Congtats on the new machine. Sounds like it will be great for what ever you use it for. Yamaha sure has a good reputation for quality machines.
I've had my new Honda TRX700XX for two weeks now and still trying to cope with "fire-breathing" acceleration. This machine is one quantum leap beyond my Grizzly 660.
Ride safely,
Sid
As the first forum member to own a 700XX, we hope you will give a detailed ride report after you've had it a while.
2010 Honda Rincon, Red, Bone Stock
2005 Suzuki King Quad, Yellow, also bone stock.
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bbqmaster
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i bet that 700xx is pretty nice out in the dez where your at magnum....any way well be back first week of may out at dove springs!
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Magnum Eagle
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cchagros,
I'll give updates as frequently as I can. I think it depends whether I am in a full body cast or not. Ha,ha. Took the Grizzly out for a while. I couldn't believe the difference in the two machines. I almost got off to see why the engine had quit. Lo-and-behold I was going 30 miles an hour. (Just a joke) It is going to be a challange to learn different techniques to keep the wheels on the ground. The XX wants to raise the front end all the time. Is that a good thing? Ha,ha.
Sid
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bbqmaster
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always a good thing...."when in doubt throttle out"--Jeff Bastion
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