what to buy

[pro-rider6977]

ive searched lots of pages and cant find what i want what should i get a trx 450r or trx 450er.

[TRX23rider]

the 450er has electric start and the 450r is kick start

[pro-rider6977]

does it have reverse

[slvrlakerdr08]

neither have reverse, but alot of people have been having problems with the 06's like they cannot take the baffle out of the stock muffler or air box lid off without rejetting and have been having trouble witht he starter. if you can try to pick up a cheap 04 or 05 like i did i got mine rode 4x's for $4000 in great condition. But the 06's do have more power from what i hear but the electric version is heavier.

[tltcracing]

i would go with elecrtic. the added weight isnt enough to give up the convinence of the electric start. even some pros are opting for the electtric start. and as far as probs with them go dont worry about it, most of them dont have any probs. spend the extra money and go for the ER.

[TRX23rider]

Originally posted by pro-rider6977
does it have reverse

if you are looking for a sport quad with reverse i would look into the newer model 400ex's

[KrazyKeith]

If I could go back I would get a "r" my "er" was in the shop for the starter after 6 weeks. Now its acting up again. I am pissed I wanted a kicker and the dealer assured me the electric start was "flawless". Buy a Honda just get a kicker. Now you should be able to buy a 06 as a letover pretty cheap if you look around.

[bwilson624]

The e start is the way to go imo. When you get it, just turn the idle up a little and it will almost eliminate hot start troubles. Wouldn't trade mine for anything.

[GIXXER1KR]

Heres mine!!!!I love it!!!Best quad id ever owned and no problems what so ever and i beat this like a 4/4 in the trails!!!!!

[pro-rider6977]

i can get an awesome deal on a 05 450r $4600
should i get it brand new never rode

[Phills450r]

i like my kicker ive heard more bad about the er then i have positive

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by slvrlakerdr08
neither have reverse, but alot of people have been having problems with the 06's like they cannot take the baffle out of the stock muffler or air box lid off without rejetting and have been having trouble witht he starter. if you can try to pick up a cheap 04 or 05 like i did i got mine rode 4x's for $4000 in great condition. But the 06's do have more power from what i hear but the electric version is heavier.


You need to rejet any quad that you take the airbox lid off of. Anytime you change air in or out you need to compensate with more fuel. Same goes for the baffle, but its usually such a small difference that jetting wouldn't be noticed.

Also you wouldn't even notice the extra weight on the ER versions of the 450R's from the battery so dont let weight be a deciding factor.

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
You need to rejet any quad that you take the airbox lid off of. Anytime you change air in or out you need to compensate with more fuel. Same goes for the baffle, but its usually such a small difference that jetting wouldn't be noticed.

Also you wouldn't even notice the extra weight on the ER versions of the 450R's from the battery so dont let weight be a deciding factor.

you beat me to it. I would get a 450er diffrent gearing, plus they have fixed the starter problem. They have came out with new upgrades for the starters

[4ABURN]

Originally posted by Phills450r
i like my kicker ive heard more bad about the er then i have positive

You always will, people are more likely to speak of there problems than there good luck.
ON that note.... I have had my er for 9 months ride in the woods always stoping and starting (making new hills.) and not one issue with this quad Alot of peaple spin there starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. and that is bad.!!!!!!:eek2: I would recomend the ex for the woods if you need reverse.!!!:D

[rlplive]

I gotta be honest I don't see the big deal about the electric strter. These 450rs are so easy to kick start it's not even funny. Plus you can get brand new 05's for cheap as dirt. Not saying the 06 isnt a badass machine. If I was to get an 06 I would still go for the kicker.

[pro-rider6977]

ill look into a 400ex

[slvrlakerdr08]

i would get that 05 450r u found man sounds like a good pick up too me

[pro-rider6977]

thanks for the help

[Flyin-Low]

The biggest thing wrong with the 450ER starter is the rider. When starting the quad most peoples first instinct is to gas er' a bit. But that is a BIG NO NO on this ride. Givin it gas when turning it over makes it kick back on the starter and with the high compression it damages the gears and such.

-Martin

[Dave400ex]

The biggest problem with the starter is 1, it's slow, and 2, it won't start worth a crap when it's hot. I will be taking mine in for the updated recoil gear Honda came out with.

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
The biggest problem with the starter is 1, it's slow, and 2, it won't start worth a crap when it's hot. I will be taking mine in for the updated recoil gear Honda came out with.

Agreed. You have my vote. Try racing a XC race get stuck in the mud and finally get it out and then you have to kick start your quad. I love electric start!:o

[pro-rider6977]

i finally bought that 05