yfz450 and trail riding?

[jiggaman2401]

Hey guys i dont do any racing.. I was thinking about getting into a little next year but not sure yet.. I would love to have a yfz450 tho.. I do alot of kinda tight trail riding.. How does this quad hold up on the trails and is it to much power for trail riding?? Any feedback would be great thanks!!

[redgrizz]

I use my yfz for trail riding only, handles them with ease. Comon to much power for trail riding? is that possible for a atv. I saw a r6 powered raptor chassis that a guy used for the trails, said it handled good too.

[jiggaman2401]

haha yeah i know guess it couldnt be to much power.. My friend has a kfx400 which he loves but says sometimes would rather have his old 300ex for the woods/trails.. He says the 400 can be a little twitchy sometimes..

[panteramatt]

I think that in stock form, the kfx is a way better trail machine.It has better torque curve, is more comfortable, and easier to ride. I know I have both of them.

[jiggaman2401]

Originally posted by panteramatt
I think that in stock form, the kfx is a way better trail machine.It has better torque curve, is more comfortable, and easier to ride. I know I have both of them.

Compared to the yfz450 correct?

[panteramatt]

Yes for trail riding, theres no better bike than a z400. I have both and a 500ex and Ill take a modded z any day due the comfort, reverse, good handling, watercooling, and overall good usable power.You can also find them used a lot cheaper.

[Jamie@Cardiostack]

THE yfz can be a little to powerful for the trails sometimes. It revs so quick the power will beat you up a little more than say a honda or suzuki.

[jiggaman2401]

SO it sounds like its got the kinda power where riding in the trails you should constantly be on the clutch? Kinda always feathering it almost..

[Dodge 1 Ton]

Depends on what kind of trails you ride on. I have been trail ridding on a YFZ for a year. It is great. It is snappy as far as the power goes but if you need to stand it up in 3rd for a mud hole or log it is no problem. It is also great for hill climbing. If you do decide to race you will already have the bike to do it.

[jiggaman2401]

hmmm tough decision.. I went to my dealer today there gonna give me 2600 trade in on a 400ex towards a yfz450.. there price on a 450 is 6800 and change.. What do you tihnk of that price? So i gotta come up with an extra 4800 to cover the rest of it.. Is this a decent price?

[BuB400]

I priced a 04 last weekend, $6099 out the door.

[jiggaman2401]

Yeah this was an 05

[mountaineer]

I have a modded 01 400ex, 04 raptor, and a o4 yfz 450 and 400ex is smooth through the woods but a tank. The raptor is twitchy and likes to hit trees lol (head on) and has tons of power but too unpredictable. The yfz 450 runs like a raped ape and handles like a dream. Go with the yfz for sure

[jiggaman2401]

Hey mountaineer thats exactly what i was looking for thanks..

[jiggaman2401]

hey guys i kinda held back on buying the 450.. Im having problems getting the 400 running so i can take it to the dealer.. Anyone else have any thoughts about the 450 and trails.. I am gonna be on the track more than i thought this year to so thats pushing the issue.. My friend is picking his yfz up tomorrow so ill at least be able to get a feel for it to see if i like it.. Ill be glad to hear anymore opinions!!

[mountaineer]

Throw a leg over that 450:D . Thats all you will need:devil:

[jiggaman2401]

Hey mountaineer did you buy your quad new or used? Im kinda having a tough time speding kind of a lot of money on it but ill get over it lol.. Since i will be making payments! But im not having good luck buying used machines that keep breaking down on me and cant get to run lol..

[mountaineer]

brand new:D :D

[jiggaman2401]

God i love that thing lol every time i see it..Im guessin once i sit on this thing tomorrow it will be a no brainer.. As you can see i pretty much have my mind made up im just fighting with myself!

[EX 80]

I have an 04 YFZ thats all done up for MX, i want to ride now. My quad is not done and i don't want to beat it up in the woods. So last sat i went to the dealer picked up an 05 for the woods and practice. :cool:

[jiggaman2401]

ha damn must be nice thats the way to do it tho.. Im trying to just get one you got 2!! :cool:

[Punk'd]

look into a 450r or yfz maybe even a kfx or z400 if u want reverse. personally i love my 450r its awesome for everything and is really trail friendly. Jus my 2cents

[jiggaman2401]

Yeah i looked at the 450r didnt really catch my eye which was a shame cause i owned honda since i was a kid. I figured i give yamaha a shot!

[jiggaman2401]

Hey mountaineer you were right all i got to say is wow!.. We got my friends 450 to my house took it for a spin i love it!! Theres def one in my near future..

[yam214]

I paid 5600 for my 05 yfz check ROCK RIVER YAMAHA .COM

[RUTHLESS]

jiggaman2401- I HAVE RIDDEN JUST ABOUT EVERY SPORT ATV MADE AND I WILL TELL YOU THAT A BONE STOCK YFZ IS A LITTLE TO HARSH FOR TIGHT TRAIL ONLY RIDING. IF YOU DON;T AGREE COME RIDE WITH ME FOR 4 HOURS AND CALL ME THE NEXT DAY AND TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL. THE YFZ IS VERY STIFF STOCK AND IF I WAS BUYING A TRAIL ONLY ATV IT WOULD BE A Z400 OR A 400EX.

[jiggaman2401]

Yeah i came to that conclusion myself yesterday.. My friend and i went riding yesterday switching back and forth and i might stick with the 400 for a while..