05 vs. 06

[250excrf250r]

i am selling my 250ex for 2600 to my friend and buying a 450r. i have a crf250r so i will be used the the whole 'u have to ride balls to the walls type of rideing' but i wasnt sure about if the 05 had problems or what but i dont want to spend more than 4200 so any suggestions on either 05 or 06. o one more thing the bike is for mx and some times trails 'if that matters about the year but i dont think it does'

[250excrf250r]

because i am looking at a black 05 with 10hrs and the original breakin oil and minor scratches for $4000 is that a good deal. and bike is stock i assume

[Fast470r]

I like my 05 but 1st gear is hard to get used to at first but they have a top end advantage because of the gearing.

[250excrf250r]

Originally posted by Fast470r
I like my 05 but 1st gear is hard to get used to at first but they have a top end advantage because of the gearing.

as in a fast first gear or a slow

[blacknblue#2]

They have a real high first gear(as in a faster 1st) When i had my 05 i used to go to an indoor track in the winter to stay in shape and with it being a tight track i often would just stay in first and could run the whole track that way. I ended up gearing it down to a 13 tooth in the front and that helped alot. On my 07 which is the same as an 06 i kept stock gearing and love it on a track. The 06+ bikes have a little more a*s in stock trim and can be really opened up with some simple mods. but all years are good bikes. The major problem with the 04/05 are the crank issues.....4000 aint terrible for a slightly used 04 but if you aint in a big hurry you could shop around and find one cheaper than that.

[250excrf250r]

Originally posted by blacknblue#2
They have a real high first gear(as in a faster 1st) When i had my 05 i used to go to an indoor track in the winter to stay in shape and with it being a tight track i often would just stay in first and could run the whole track that way. I ended up gearing it down to a 13 tooth in the front and that helped alot. On my 07 which is the same as an 06 i kept stock gearing and love it on a track. The 06+ bikes have a little more a*s in stock trim and can be really opened up with some simple mods. but all years are good bikes. The major problem with the 04/05 are the crank issues.....4000 aint terrible for a slightly used 04 but if you aint in a big hurry you could shop around and find one cheaper than that.
its a 05 not 04 but yeah ill probly just wait a little will untill summer because i would rather a 06+ but to be honest it is not easy finding a 450 that is no raced in my state. cuz im looking for a relitivly stock bike but ill keep you guys posted when i start looking

Originally posted by 250excrf250r
its a 05 not 04 but yeah ill probly just wait a little will untill summer because i would rather a 06+ but to be honest it is not easy finding a 450 that is no raced in my state. cuz im looking for a relitivly stock bike but ill keep you guys posted when i start looking

early 05's had the crank issue also but 4000 isnt that great I sold my 2005 Trx450R for 3000 and it had a pipe,bars,hrc kit nothing much, never raced just trail ridden just shop around

[BlaineKaiser450]

i have an 04 (same as 05) and i personaly like it more that the 06

[Fast470r]

Ive rode both and I like the 05.

[wykyd450R]

I have had 2 05's, and like em better than the 06-up. I also like the stainless intake valves over the titanium ones on the 06-up.

[250excrf250r]

Originally posted by Polak1035
early 05's had the crank issue also but 4000 isnt that great I sold my 2005 Trx450R for 3000 and it had a pipe,bars,hrc kit nothing much, never raced just trail ridden just shop around

yeah thats wat my dad is saynin to just wait

[klutch]

I think i am getting a great deal on my 04'. But i am buying it off a friend...

Anyways i would shop around craigslist lots of good deals tend to pop up on it.

[Seano300ex]

i just got a 05' used w/ full pipe, nerfs, handlebars ( pretty stock) for $3500. i thought that was an awesome deal, but I wouldn't mine paying 4000 for a basically brand new one!

[klutch]

The one i am getting for 3000 is an 04 with low hours

Mods:

Alba +2 +1 A-arms
G Force +2 +4 Axle
Elka Dual Rate front shocks
Tag Handlebars
AC Racing Bumper
AC Racing Nerfbars
Douglas Beadlocks
Holeshot MXR6s

I think thats it... i don't remember right now... lol