Motoman_AZ Posted October 7, 2005 Well, to celebrate my divorce and birthday I went out and bought me my first NEW dirtbike. I have been riding my YZ426F for the last two years and really enjoyed the feel and performance of that bike! I have had NO problems with that bike at all. Kept up on the maintenance and it's been great. I thought it would be a no brainer when the '06 WR450F came out, that I would get that bike. I wanted electric start, headlight, tail light and kickstand. My buddy Bob got one from his wife (too cool) for his birthday. At the same time my buddy Johnny picked up a CRF450X. I got a chance to ride them both, side by side comparison. Hands down the CRF450X fit me better and these were noticable differences: '05 X = less cluttered engine area crankcase and tranny seperate oil lighter steering awesome throttle response seat is softer sleek LED taillight assy air cleaner access door weight down low $6052 OTD Dislike the odometer Dislikes on the '06 WR Bulky tail light assy Throttle stop would not allow full throttle Heavy steering Seemed top heavy Clutch too short of a throw..wayout Dinky tail pipe! $7290 OTD I did like the electronic speedo. Both bikes are really nice bikes... these are the little things that I liked and disliked.. If you get a chance ride both bikes and see what you think!!! New Baby Acerbis Hand Guards Works Radiator Guards Devoll Skid Plate ProTaper Bars w/ Renthal Grips So purdy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Over40_DRZ Posted October 7, 2005 Congrats, enjoy the new bike and the new freedom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motoman_AZ Posted October 7, 2005 Congrats, enjoy the new bike and the new freedom. They just don't make a smiley face big enough here to capture how I am feeling !!! This will have to do!!🤣 Thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCCRF450 Posted October 7, 2005 welcome my friend. Once you do a couple little mods it gets even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzkid999 Posted October 7, 2005 $7290 OTD for the 06 wr 🤣 what dealer was that by the way awsome bike im still thinkin about getting one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fat250 Posted October 7, 2005 nice bike man!! GO get it dirty and post more pictures:D have a new good life:thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motoman_AZ Posted October 7, 2005 $7290 OTD for the 06 wr what dealer was that MetroMotorSports, Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
border bandit Posted October 7, 2005 COOL !! Somethings will always make you happy......like a new dirt bike...go for it bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzkid999 Posted October 7, 2005 at my usual dealer an 06 wr450 is $6,500 but like i said real nice bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GENE426 My Ride Posted October 7, 2005 at my usual dealer an 06 wr450 is $6,500 but like i said real nice bike out the door? look how corked up the crx exhaust is DAMN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraZ DrtRider17 Posted October 8, 2005 i love my 450X, but i think its time to get the 450R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saber Posted October 8, 2005 i take it u either had a prenup or won the divorce congrats though sry u left behind blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven-9 Posted October 8, 2005 nice bike man! im sure youl love it....happy trails:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUSTEE Posted October 8, 2005 Congrates on the divorce and the b-day....nice bike.....where is the az are ya?.....Nice bike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamster Posted October 8, 2005 Went to the calibogie boogie a few weeks back and was riding with a CRF 450x. This trail ride is very rocky. To make a long story short file down the brake pedal sharp point on the inside closest to the side casing.He put as small hole in his and started seeping oil. When we got to the lunch stop there was another rider fixing a hole in his side casing on a CRF450x. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtbkr Posted October 8, 2005 Congratulations times 2 from a divorcee on his birthday! Now go ride that thing and let the good times roll!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
356 Posted October 8, 2005 Awesome. Enjoy the new bike and freedom dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieScarred Posted October 9, 2005 Awesome! I'm smiling just for the fact of how happy you are, its crazy. You seem like a damn happy camper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motoman_AZ Posted October 9, 2005 Congrates on the divorce and the b-day....nice bike.....where is the az are ya?.....Nice bike..... I am in Peoria, AZ... just did the back way to Crown King yesterday. Ended up with 120 miles on the bike! We took a few short cuts. Got a front flat... that was a bummer. But other then that the bike was awesome. Got more traction then my YZ, and lugged better through the rocky stuff. I did 84mph on a straight away. Pretty quick. Handled awesome at that speed too! the last part of the ride was from Rock Springs, along the Aqua Fria and across the top of Lake Pleasant to Castle Hot Springs in the dark! That was my first dirt bike ride in the dark! Went great! Some areas scare the crap out of you in the dark. Just throttle up! Can't wait for the next ride!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
