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Glamis400ex
10-04-2006, 05:39 AM
Hey guys,

Not sure if this has been asked here or not but I'm really trying to find a GREAT dune machine. I've only ever had a 416ex but want more power.

Trying to get a general consensus from you guys on which one you think is a better duning machine and why. Does the CRF or YZ have a smoother powerband and torque curve. I don't really like the "lightswitch" powerband. Either on or off but rather a gradual increase in power. Let me know your feelings.

I'm looking for overall reliability and maintanance issues as well.

This is going to be a tough decision for me since I've never had the chance to actually ride either in the dunes.

Thanks

Glamis
nightmare311
10-04-2006, 09:09 AM
make a ktm hybrid...
ckasper18
10-04-2006, 09:18 AM
CRF
Rootar
10-04-2006, 11:30 AM
ill let ya know how my crf is after next sunday so check back ill prolly have a thread with pics and maybe a video
250x_kyle
10-04-2006, 03:42 PM
hybrids are best used for mx machines. other than that id go with a yzf. i know ppl will say that the crf is more relyable but i know 2 ppl that will agree with me and both have had numberous hybrids. and one has a racing company
exrider008
10-04-2006, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by ckasper18
CRF
krt400ex
10-08-2006, 05:15 PM
CRF :devil:
duneflyer1
10-11-2006, 06:00 PM
I actually own a crf hybrid, and most of its riding is done at glamis. I love my hybrid. Its the crf motor, with custom axis all around. it has a no link swingarm and long travel frontend. It dunes excellent. And with all of the suspension travel, there isnt a jump or a whoop I cant fly over. As far as motor. the powerband and torque is smooth and perfect. The only real complaint is the tall first gear. I have just geared it down enough so that it doesnt matter. It also just keeps pulling, and reving to the moon. Its definitely not tempermental like a 2 stroke. It seems always in the powerband. Hope this info helps.
Glamis400ex
10-11-2006, 07:09 PM
Yes, your info hepls a bunch. You ride the same areas I do. I have already made up my mind ...it's gonna be a CFR.
duneflyer1
10-11-2006, 08:26 PM
You wont be disappointed. If you have any questions, let me know. My bike is a houser aftermarket frame, so there wasnt that much modification. My brother has a 400ex frame that he said has already been cut and gusseted for the crf that he might be willing to get rid of. It still needs a good PC but looked good when I saw it. If I ever blow my motor to bits, I'll probably go with the 06 or 07 CRF450X motor... it has electric start:D