wr450 questions

**Danger** · 22nd December 2007, 13:05

There is someone selling these in NZ (I have met him but don't have his details). I will be seeing someone who has one in his WR450 on Monday. I will ask him for the details to get in touch with this person, I think he is in Hamilton or Matamata.

**marks** · 22nd December 2007, 14:11

Originally Posted by Danger

There is someone selling these in NZ (I have met him but don't have his details). I will be seeing someone who has one in his WR450 on Monday. I will ask him for the details to get in touch with this person, I think he is in Hamilton or Matamata.

Thanks for that

I'd rather buy local if I can

cheers

Mark

**Lion** · 22nd December 2007, 18:07

how much quiter is the wr450 copared to the 450 mxers?

are they alot more reliable aswell?

**orangeback** · 24th December 2007, 06:18

http://www.crf150r.org/bikepages/yzf_wrf.htm

**jimmy 2006** · 24th December 2007, 16:36

wouldn't putting a rekluse on a wr450 take all the fun out of riding off road bikes and the grin on the face from a pop of the clutch and a handfull of throttle? i thought they were already a more friendly version of the yzf450......

**Cary** · 24th December 2007, 20:23

Originally Posted by Lion

how much quiter is the wr450 copared to the 450 mxers?

are they alot more reliable aswell?

Much quieter.

Wouldn't say they are more reliable but the YZ by it's nature gets a harder time and is in a higher state of tune.

The WR's are geared, setup & cooled for slower running and handle the knocks better, not a lot of tree stumps, big rocks etc on an MX track!!

**Cary** · 24th December 2007, 20:30

Originally Posted by jimmy 2006

wouldn't putting a rekluse on a wr450 take all the fun out of riding off road bikes and the grin on the face from a pop of the clutch and a handfull of throttle? i thought they were already a more friendly version of the yzf450......

I disagree

Get the manual clutch and you still have the option of popping the clutch.... Even without it the z-start slips the clutch for you and lets you brake way later into corners as you don't have to worry about pulling the cultch in when slamming the rear brake on into corners, then powering out (if necessary) in any gear.

**marks** · 30th December 2007, 17:10

well Ive spent 10-12 hours over the last week or two trail riding and focusing hard on my clutch/throttle use.

You guys are right - 1 gear higher and clutch slip where needed makes things a lot smoother.

I'm still struggling in tight foresty stuff and particularly with rooty steep stream exits where I stall and drop but I'm definetly getting better at it.

I think I'll still get a Rekluse as even if It eliminates 1/2 my slow speed offs it will be worth it as my 48yr old body can take all week to recover from a 3-4hr trail ride...

thanks for all the help

cheers

Mark

**crazyxr250rider** · 30th December 2007, 17:39

One question; have you thought about spending your money on rider coaching? Clutch and throttle control is one of the most basic and important skills that go with riding a dirt bike.You would have beter off with a 250.

**marks** · 30th December 2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

One question; have you thought about spending your money on rider coaching? Clutch and throttle control is one of the most basic and important skills that go with riding a dirt bike.

If I could find anyone in the wgtn region who does this I would certainly consider it.

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

You would have beter off with a 250.

agreed - but there weren't any road legal 250's that were serious trail bikes available in Oct when I brought the Yam. I wanted new and I didn't want to pay $13.5k for a KTM.

cheers

Mark

**crazyxr250rider** · 2nd January 2008, 19:22

Originally Posted by marks

If I could find anyone in the wgtn region who does this I would certainly consider it.

Good idea

**Danger** · 7th January 2008, 09:02

Opps sorry Marks forgot about this over Xmas and remembered when I opened my work folder this morning.
The importer for the auto clutches is Demitry Motorcycles, Craig Dalton, 027 552 6944 or 07 889 7789.
It did sound like it was going to be more expensive to buy here in NZ though, so you might want to make just a general enquiry.

**marks** · 7th January 2008, 14:58

Originally Posted by Danger

Opps sorry Marks forgot about this over Xmas and remembered when I opened my work folder this morning.
The importer for the auto clutches is Demitry Motorcycles, Craig Dalton, 027 552 6944 or 07 889 7789.
It did sound like it was going to be more expensive to buy here in NZ though, so you might want to make just a general enquiry.

Thanks Danger - I have emailed them asking for prices.

BTW - did you receive and email from my son to your work email re a kdx200 suspension upgrade? (we've been having some email issues at our end)

cheers

Mark

**Danger** · 7th January 2008, 16:01

If his name was Glen I replied earlier this afternoon. Struggling to get on top of emails and orders as well as get some work done on the first day back at work lol!

**marks** · 8th January 2008, 14:05

Originally Posted by Danger

Opps sorry Marks forgot about this over Xmas and remembered when I opened my work folder this morning.
The importer for the auto clutches is Demitry Motorcycles, Craig Dalton, 027 552 6944 or 07 889 7789.
It did sound like it was going to be more expensive to buy here in NZ though, so you might want to make just a general enquiry.

Their price was ok after factoring in gst etc so I ordered one from them. Many thanks for your help.

Glen did get the email - thanks

cheers

Mark