whats the best year 450?

[sictrxr]

hey whats the best year for the trx450r i,m lookin into gettin one but i dont want to spend too much. are the 04-05's good or should i try to get an 06 or newer i want kick start so thats not a problem. also is stuff interchangeable between them?

[Latemodel32]

Yes and no about the nterchangeable You can use 06-07 stuff on a 04-05 BUT NOT stuff off a 04-05 on a 06-07. I have a 05 and run a 06 swinger.Every yr has its issues 04-05 crank bearing,06-07 starter and tranny .There is no bullet proof machine if its taken care of it will last long then if not

[sictrxr]

what about the a-arms?

[Latemodel32]

Not sure i run aftermarket a-arms, i know the frames are diff

The lower are the same and the uppers are different. If you change the a-arms you need the correct year spindles or the camber will be off.

[BlaineKaiser450]

i like 04's more, and about the a arms, 04s have better spindles so a lot of people with 06's use 04 spindles

If you use 04/05 spindles on 06-08 you need the 04/05 upper a-arms.

[sictrxr]

Originally posted by TRX450R_Racer
If you use 04/05 spindles on 06-08 you need the 04/05 upper a-arms.
are they longer or something?

I don't know if there longer or shorter. I just know the uppers and spindles are different and if you don't ust the right combo it won't be right.
They say the 04/05 front end handles better that is why people do this mod.