what are frequent prob. with ltr

[pagnini20p]

i am just wondering what the problems are that people have delt with that own and/or race a ltr 450. i have pretty much always raced hondas and they have been very reliable for me but i am looking to buy a 450 for next race season to move up and if the opportunity comes up with a good deal on an ltr i might take it but i have freinds that hav had no problems with them and others that have constant problems with them. just wanna get some outside facts about problems that you might have had. thanks for your time.

[miller821]

2006 Models- Vin Numbers *62100089 to *62111626 all have a frame recall on them, but most people took those back...

The shift pin has been a problem on all 3 years, but is fixed by a relocator piece you buy and install.

Tranny Whine is common, and can typically be cured by using certain kinds of oil.

Thats all I can think of.

[pagnini20p]

thanks for the info bro

[platummxracer8]

yo danny its billy brown umm i just got a new 08 suzuki and on like are 4th ride the trans went but i like it better wayyyyy better them my brothers old yfz race quads

[pagnini20p]

hey billy long time no see i thought you were gonna buy scotts old bike and start racin again but ya i wanna get a honda but if the right deal comes up i would consider a suzuki just i wanna see wat major problems other people have ive heard bout bad trannys and prob with the efi but idk

[Robin Hood]

Top ends are made of glass. There are threads everywhere about the pistons going bad and eating into the cylinder wall. Had it happen to me not too long ago.

[pagnini20p]

ya one of my friend had his piston crack in 1/2 and another melt

[DortonRacing]

O man a huge problem is that you wont be able to ride it enough lol

[LTR450_#67]

My '06 was bullet proof didn't have one problem with it and I put a ton of time on it....The only reason I got a '08 was because I sold the '06 due to money issues (blew out my knee and missed work for like 3 months......). So far I'm loving my '08. I got about 15hrs on it and not a problem. I think the LTR is pretty darn solid!

Aaron

[bmxican345]

its all luck

[KingpinsEx]

It's all in how you maintain your machine. I don't think luck has anything to do with it. If you follow the maintenance schedule and do the common upkeep you shouldn't have many problems...

[bmxican345]

i change my oil after every ride and im pretty on top of my valve checks and whatnot but i got friends that do the same and their **** blows all the time. i havnt blown one yet so im just crossin my fingers that it holds up haha

[pagnini20p]

ya i mean some of my freind just show up to the track put gas and go and do no matenance at all and there **** is fine then i have another maintains everything 110% and his is always havin problems it might just be luck but i dont know

[grantmi]

I have almost a full season of racing XC and some MX on the 08 LTR I have. So far it has been mostly solid.....the biggest issue I have had is the clutch. I have been through (3) clutches so far.......but that is partially due to the width and tight woods. I would recommend it! Note: I change the oil and filter after every race.