Agreed........Originally posted by TRX450rlude@Jun 18 2004, 08:38 AM
the front of this machine is perfect.....it is light, but you can leave it on the ground, or lift it in the air, if you want...it does what you want it to do...very well designed.
that one of the things I love about it....While climbing steep hills with big branches, or little rock cliffs, its easy to lightly blip the throttle and lift the front over any obstilce in the way....even while on a hill that goes almost straight up and down....I love itOriginally posted by Rico'450R@Jun 18 2004, 11:15 AM
The light front end makes the bike more controllable in the woods when going over rocks, branches etc. B)
I ride alot of dunes and compared to my other machines...this one turns alot easier in the dunes....the thing about this machine is its not designed to turn. Thats why it dont turn very sharp. Its designed to slide....and it does that perfectly...I dont have any trouble at all turning this thing in the dunes....that is with stock front tires and straight paddles in back....The straight paddles in back are supposed to make it harder to slide/turn in the sand, But I still find it very easy, even with straight paddles.....just my opionion.Originally posted by Poiks@Jun 18 2004, 01:27 PM
It's lighter than other quads I've ridden. In the dunes, I've found that the steering doesn't hook up as much as I'd like, even with razors.
I thought the same thing until i put my JD +1s on with their new Caster settings and this thing will turn like a Razor Blade with my Razor2s on it.....Originally posted by Poiks@Jun 18 2004, 01:27 PM
It's lighter than other quads I've ridden. In the dunes, I've found that the steering doesn't hook up as much as I'd like, even with razors.
I agree, my z400 willies easier then my R also.....and everyone is griping that the front of the R is to light...you dont hear anyone saying that about the z...Funny. that a good point.Originally posted by twgracer@Jun 18 2004, 02:19 PM
I agree with lude, I live in the southwest, and 90% of my rinding is dunes. I can turn better with my r than my z400. I also can wheelie the z (without actually trying to wheelie) easier than the R.
not sure when they will be out, but I love the new black one.Originally posted by fender@Jun 18 2004, 04:19 PM
Wow , thanks for all the replies guys . I cant wait to get my 450r when do you all think the 05 hondas will be out?