450R '04 bugs?

[nat3060]

has the '04 had any problems/bugs?

im in the market for one, and i hear never to buy the 1st year of production on a quad because of all the bugs that need to be worked out.

i was just wondering if '04 had any

[exrider44]

I havent had any problems with mine. I got the first one at the dealer last feb. Theres nothing I can complain about I love my R.

[red2004 TRX450R]

Originally posted by exrider44
I havent had any problems with mine. I got the first one at the dealer last feb. Theres nothing I can complain about I love my R.

ME TO!!!

its a Honda no proplems!!! :p

99% of the verry few proplems they had can be traced back to rider abuse!

[wvspeedfreak]

Actually,I hear of more problems with the 05's than the 04's.Mainly some early crank bearing failures.

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Actually,I hear of more problems with the 05's than the 04's.Mainly some early crank bearing failures. zero problems with my 450r except rear linkage bucking issues....I heard the 05's have that bearing problem too but honda is aware of it and warrantying it fully

[ZRider400]

besides the rear end bucking (had shock redone..so its fine now) ive had zero problems.:D

[nat3060]

alright, thanks guys

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
zero problems with my 450r except rear linkage bucking issues....I heard the 05's have that bearing problem too but honda is aware of it and warrantying it fully

But why would you buy a quad that you know has a high chance of breaking down and having to send it in to get fixed?

[nat3060]

Originally posted by ZRider400
besides the rear end bucking (had shock redone..so its fine now) ive had zero problems.:D


what is this rear end bucking that i hear of?

Originally posted by nat3060
what is this rear end bucking that i hear of?

they are talking about the extreme shock angle, etc, the bigger problem is the bearing, i had my 450r for about 3-4 months, no problems at all :macho
its a 2005, so i dont see there being any problems

[beak7707]

I've got an 04 and have had 0 problems. I few of the early 05 had crank bearing failure, but I'm pretty sure its all fixed now. The bucking is caused from the rear shock angle and the spring vs valving. For $250 Gt thunder can revalve the stock shock and get you a new link. I am running it and couldnt be happier with it.

[sulnz450r]

I have had mine since feb. 04 and have had no problems ( knock on wood ) only issue I had was when I first got mine , it could be a bear to start sometimes, but now that it is broke in , it purrs like a kitten ( fast kitten that is );) Go get one !! You won't be disapointed :devil:

Originally posted by Toadz400
But why would you buy a quad that you know has a high chance of breaking down and having to send it in to get fixed? obviously you don't have one or you would risk it

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
obviously you don't have one or you would risk it

I've ridden one and I wouldn't risk it, I wouldn't risk it for anything if I know there is a high chance of it happening...it's called getting something else that's on the same level and won't have the same problem.

then go out and get it :rolleyes: hope you didnt mean the YFZ on the same level... :rolleyes:

[twisted threads]

Originally posted by nat3060
im in the market for one, and i hear never to buy the 1st year of production on a quad because of all the bugs that need to be worked out.

Nat the 450r bucking isn't that big of a deal at first. Yes it does buck a little but a little shock adjustment and most of the bucking is stoped but if you wanted to send the rear shock to get revalved it would work Way better than stock.

On my 04 450r I have had Zero problems with it. The only thing I think you wont like at first is the tall gearing on the 450r but once you get used to the gearing or you can lower the gearing I know you will love that bike WAY more than your old EX.
;)

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
then go out and get it :rolleyes: hope you didnt mean the YFZ on the same level... :rolleyes:

I should've learned from the past, never respond to any of your posts...

And yes I meant the YFZ, because it is on the same level...everyone on this site can back me up on this. I think both the YFZ and 450R are awesome, each have their weaknesses.

Originally posted by Toadz400
I should've learned from the past, never respond to any of your posts...

And yes I meant the YFZ, because it is on the same level...everyone on this site can back me up on this. I think both the YFZ and 450R are awesome, each have their weaknesses.

actually the yfz is a pos, my friend has 1, blown the motor 5 times, the honda is way better, mod for mod, the honda will be just as fast as the yami, both piped, the yami may be faster, but how long do u think it will last :blah:

[hondaracer305]

absolutely no problems with mine and on march 11th, it will be exactly one year old and trust me, i ride it hard.

Originally posted by Toadz400
I should've learned from the past, never respond to any of your posts... why are you even in this forum? :rolleyes:

[911]

14 mo. old i practice 2x a week and won a series, only prob was the case saver bolts came loose:D :D :D :macho ran stock every thing all season w/ no falts:macho :macho

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
why are you even in this forum? :rolleyes:

Because maybe I'm in the market for a 450? And a**holes like you make me not even want to ride a Honda.

But I won't let people like you ruin my decision, I'm just trying to learn enough about both of them before I even think about making a purchase.

Back to the subject...shouldn't Honda be doing a recall on those 450's with the bad bearings??

Originally posted by Toadz400
Because maybe I'm in the market for a 450? And a**holes like you make me not even want to ride a Honda.
thats kinda pathetic whiner. goodbye and go ahead and ride a yammi...you're not hurting me :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Toadz400
Because maybe I'm in the market for a 450? And a**holes like you make me not even want to ride a Honda.

But I won't let people like you ruin my decision, I'm just trying to learn enough about both of them before I even think about making a purchase.

Back to the subject...shouldn't Honda be doing a recall on those 450's with the bad bearings??

lmao, the ones with bad bearings are under warrenty, the honda is by far better, call sparks and talk to them about it, they will tell u

Originally posted by XxHonda_RacerxX
lmao, the ones with bad bearings are under warrenty, the honda is by far better, call sparks and talk to them about it, they will tell u dont bother trying to tell him anything..hes beyond ignorant :ermm:

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
dont bother trying to tell him anything..hes beyond ignorant :ermm:

lol, well if he buys the yami, he will find out he made a mistake, he will have the same thing that happened to my friend, blew his engine 5 times, took out the whole head 3 times, the case once, the piston and cylinder all 5 times, the valves 3 times, and the rod and crank 2 times, have fun if you go with the yami!
:blah: