buying yfz 450 wat year to buy 04,05??

[colt45]

well i am goign to buy a yfz 450 this dealership has one for 6600 2005 yfz450 it is mint condition not one scratch on it it was a dealer demo and only has 1KM on it it is mint condition soo do 05's have any problems with them that i should be aware of???? before i buy it well if u could let me know any information about the 05 yfz 450 that would be greatly appreciaed thankssoo much!!!!:blah:

[bradley300]

they have some charging issues with the electrics. yamaha sells a rectifier to fix the problem, so ask abot it when you get there. you could also not get it and just leave he headlights on bright when you ride

[nicker71]

My 05 has run great for me. But I think that price is high for one that old. I see some 05 for around 5000 new at dealerships here in Missouri.

I would try and find a 06 or newer the 06s had over 80 changes from the 04-05 models. And they are a true 449cc. The 04-05 are 439cc. The 06 will have a better resale value down the road if you were ever to sell it.

[logan_450R]

05 has the better motor and alot more changes done to it compared to the 04

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by logan_450R
05 has the better motor and alot more changes done to it compared to the 04

What changed with the engine?

[oldskoolex400]

Originally posted by GPracer2500
What changed with the engine?

decomp plug

[logan_450R]

They bumped it up 10cc when it first came out it was a 439cc then they came back out with it at 449cc in 05

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by logan_450R
They bumped it up 10cc when it first came out it was a 439cc then they came back out with it at 449cc in 05

06 is when the displacement went up. ;)