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Hi all, i find myself drawn to what looks like a nearly new 2015 crf 450 r .. In the pics the bike looks like new ,the price is around the 3k (u.k pounds) ,he wants a little more but i am hoping to bring it down to 3k !!!!! I am really looking for some good intel on this model. I have never used KYB suspension let alone an air fork so i would like to know if they will hold up in both versatility i.e different tracks can they adapt, ? also will they last ? I hear when hot air forks get stiffer? I ride for over 2hrs at a time i dont need to be worrying about the forks .. Also the power i doubt i will be dissapointed with the power of a 450 i am though wondering about the usability of the power i am looking for bottom to mid for the most part i dont want the thing stalling through rock sections etc ,so any feed back would be good .. Lastly i intend to change to a 18" rear wheel mayby a bigger tank (we shall see ),and all those wonderful things i may need to make the bike more durable ..One other thing is mapping, as this will be my first dabble into efi on a mx bike i really have NO exerience with anything efi so some help there would be super ..I have been looking at all the reviews and trying to find out all i can but very few offer a set up for me or give me the info i need .Most talk all about the positives how this bike is better than the last years model blah blah ,i am sure the crf 450 rx of 2018 would be a better bike but over here they are over 7k and whilst i am prepared to wait for them to start being used and sold cheaper, i have to realise i am NOT A PRO will i ever really notice the difference for 4k more ??? SO any info about your 2015 will be helpful problems, fixes ,upgrades ,you know the drill appreciate your help thanks