sand chick Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 So Mommies Christmas check came in... Now I am trying to decide if I should do another upgrade or not.. and if I decide to what should I do, if anything at all.. heck maybe I will just get new riding gear.. should I just hold out and wait til next season? I am fairly happy with what I have.. but if you don't know whats out there, how do you decide? Decisions decisions decisions... I am not a hill shooter or a racer in anyway. I spend most of my time chasing down Mike in his rail on fast dune runs. So opinions, advice or whatever How much do things cost..what do they do.. etc etc And for those that don't know I run an 05 Honda TRX 450r and just upgraded the tires (which I love) Quote
Chadwick Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 So far the best thing I have done that I have been the most satisfied with was upgrading my suspension. A more comfortable ride through the dunes made all the difference in the world. If it were me that is where I would start however it was costly but well worth it in my opinion. My confidence drastically increased after I upgraded my suspension because I wasn't getting bounced around all over the place. Quote
high octane junkie Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 ^ agreed. handling should always be the starting point. that could mean more than shocks, etc. steering stabilizer to reduce bump steer and improve steering. anti-vibe stem helps. pro-taper or flexx bars improve ride comfort. softer grips. wider stance for stability. you can go the thrifty route and get wheel spacers to widen stance. aftermerket shocks improve just about everything, ride quality, ride comfort, etc.. they make the biggest difference. you can have your stock shocks re-sprung and re-valved to your specific weight and riding preference cost efficiently. Quote
otis Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 ^ agreed. handling should always be the starting point. that could mean more than shocks, etc. steering stabilizer to reduce bump steer and improve steering. anti-vibe stem helps. pro-taper or flexx bars improve ride comfort. ^^ nailed it...Nothing kills a good ride more then being fatigued half way through it.... Junkie pretty much covered all the bases...stem,bars,stabilizer,suspension.... Before you toss a couple grand at a set of shocks and a-arms tough, try dialing in what you have. It's a free "up grade". Stock shocks on newer bikes are way more adjustable then they were years ago. If you can't get them dialed in to your liking, you can do like junkie also said, and get em resprung/valved. Quote
sand chick Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 So instead of tossing more $$ at it right now, I should try to have the shocks adjusted first and go from there? I didn't even think of that! Great advice thanks guys! Quote
Foxysandchick Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) 1st mods after getting tires you like...High flow air filter and exhaust= $250....my 400 is faster than stock stuffed up 450's. The rest depends on what you don't like or would like improved on your bike. Do you like the feel of the suspension or is it too stiff and you feel like you are being thrown off of it on bumps and jumps?? Have you loosened up your stockers yet?? Cheapest route is to re-valve and re-spring the stock shocks. Next cheapest is to buy some used aftermarket shocks, best to find on a honda forum. Cheap things I've changed on every bike just for comfort are the handle bars=$60, grips=$20, seat cover=$30, nerf bars=$200, bumper and grab bar=$100... Ebay and bike specific forums for the best deals. Good Luck Edit: You can get the stock shocks rebuilt for about $400 front and $400 rear. This place has had good reviews on the other forum I'm on and their turn around time is supposed to be really quick. http://www.gtthunder.com/450R.htm Edited December 30, 2009 by Foxysandchick Quote
Sand_YFZ Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Just dump it all in the motor..Comfy rides are overrated,going fast never gets old!!! LOL!! Quote
Richard Cheese Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Just dump it all in the motor..Comfy rides are overrated,going fast never gets old!!! LOL!! a DDR sticker will add at least 17 hp you dont want to go faster, do you Jodi? from the sounds of it, you just got your bike to where you like it If you are happy with it now...don't throw any more coin into it....save your money to eventually step up to a big bore...like a yammy raptor, or if youre a honda person.....the 70XX just my opinion you cant dump thousands of dollars into that trx....and never see it again..as it is with ANY bike Quote
sand chick Posted December 30, 2009 Author Posted December 30, 2009 a DDR sticker will add at least 17 hp you dont want to go faster, do you Jodi? from the sounds of it, you just got your bike to where you like it If you are happy with it now...don't throw any more coin into it....save your money to eventually step up to a big bore...like a yammy raptor, or if youre a honda person.....the 70XX just my opinion you cant dump thousands of dollars into that trx....and never see it again..as it is with ANY bike Thats kinda what I have been leaning towards as well... yes I am a Honda person.. never been comfortable on anything else... I have new grips.. I didn't even seem to notice them at the slow speeds that I was going and all! I DO need a new seat cover.. hmmmm to bad the company that makes the match to my graphics is a bunch of :porn: :porn: :rant_on: or I would already have ordered it! I will have to check and see about the springs/shocks.. Oh yeah and I have 4 DDR stickers on it so I should be getting at least 68 more HP I think my stickers are defaulty! Quote
Sand_YFZ Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 I was totally joking,a great ride is very nice.I have never been happier since I ditched the drag bike. Quote
Raptor0206 Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 get some used long travel a-arms and shocks, thats the best money i have ever spent! Quote
barefoot bob Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 lift off the radiator cap and roll a sand rail under it Quote
sand chick Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 lift off the radiator cap and roll a sand rail under it Only if its GREEN and looks kinda like yours One of these days... one of these days.. Still the best looking rail, that I never see Quote
barefoot bob Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 were trying to be ready for presidents day. im doing my cvs and some shock work this weekend mo hos in the shop getting worked on. so were trying to pull it together !!!!!! my kids are jonesing worse than i am. Quote
Richard Cheese Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 Thats kinda what I have been leaning towards as well... yes I am a Honda person.. never been comfortable on anything else... I have new grips.. I didn't even seem to notice them at the slow speeds that I was going and all! I DO need a new seat cover.. hmmmm to bad the company that makes the match to my graphics is a bunch of :porn: :rant_on: :angry2: or I would already have ordered it! I will have to check and see about the springs/shocks.. Oh yeah and I have 4 DDR stickers on it so I should be getting at least 68 more HP I think my stickers are defaulty! :shout: PUT THE FUGGIN CALCULATOR DOWN fuggin math whizz n shiat Quote
mush Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 any "good" girlfiend would ask they're man what HE needs for HIS rail IMO... j/k Quote
Just Mike Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 any "good" girlfiend would ask they're man what HE needs for HIS rail IMO... j/k Quote
sand chick Posted January 5, 2010 Author Posted January 5, 2010 any "good" girlfiend would ask they're man what HE needs for HIS rail IMO... j/k Eff THAT!! I don't ride in THAT thing... I am a screamer .... he gets mad at me for screaming.... its not a pretty site!!! I haven't been in a rail on an actual run since... well I don't know when... Besides.. I asked and he recieved a GO PRO HD! Soooo.... Quote
BLUE STEEL Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Contact Quad Tech for a seat cover. They make very quality ones. If you call over there they can make a custom one for your Honda. Even though they show on the website that they only come in certain colors for Honda, you can mix them up. I know you like green. Just tell them which design you like, them tell them what colors to go where. I have bought 3 from them. Quote
BLUE STEEL Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 The guys name at Quad Tech is Bill. Really nice guy. Here is a pic of the one he just did for my yfz. This is a full custom cover. Not pictured on his website. He made it just for me. Kinda cool huh? Quote
1BADYFZ Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Bolt on's never get old.. Pipe, Intake, Paddles, Shocks, Swingarm, Handle Bars, shiny goddies or things that look purdy... Once these are taken care of you will be all set. JMO Quote
White Rhino Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Bolt on's never get old.. Pipe, Intake, Paddles, Shocks, Swingarm, Handle Bars, shiny goddies or things that look purdy... Once these are taken care of you will be all set. JMO did you really say BOLT ON's and yes I agree they never get old (o) (o) Quote
sand chick Posted January 6, 2010 Author Posted January 6, 2010 did you really say BOLT ON's and yes I agree they never get old (o) (o) I said QUAD up grades... not Jodi upgrades! although Mike probably wouldn't complain about those kind of upgrades! Maybe I will use the $$ to start a "bolt on" fund.. hmmmm Mark I will look into that seat idea! I don't spend alot of time on the seat... but it would make her look pretty! Quote
Just Mike Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Mark I will look into that seat idea! I don't spend alot of time on the seat... but it would make her look pretty! I have had those eats on my last two quads and they work great. I am fairly certain we had this conversation before though. Quote
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