Been out of the sport for 7 years... want back in...

[mrusk]

Some of you guys might remember me. I had a 88 250r that I redid in 02. Spent a ton of money on it. Then got my license, started a business, got busy with life and sold it in 2005.

I am really thinking of getting another quad. I've been browsing craigslist and I am shock about how cheap stuff is selling for due to the economy. I am looking to buy a used 450. I have no intentions of dropping big $ into it! I been down that road and will NOT do that again. Whats my best bet out of the suzuki, honda and yamaha? I do plan on going to the mx track and maybe racing a local XC race or two? What close to stock machine would be best?

[XCRacer236]

mostly MX with a little XC best bet would be Suzuki. then Yamaha.

[Pappy]

Who says you can come back:devil:

Long time no see!:D

[mrusk]

Originally posted by Pappy
Who says you can come back:devil:

Long time no see!:D


Every few months I'd browse the forums for a few minutes. I am anxious to get something so I can go to breezewood with all fo you guys. Only 4.5hour drive.

[mrusk]

Originally posted by CaseDawg350
mostly MX with a little XC best bet would be Suzuki. then Yamaha.

Was 06 the first year for the ltr450? Is there a big change between then and now? Or is it just bold new graphics?

Will all 3 makes be in the same price range on the used markets? It seems like in my area I could pick up a real clean stock 2005 honda for 3k and have several to choose from. Was 05 a decent year for the trx450r? I am just looking to have some fun. I don't need the best of the best. Where if I cant save 1500 bucks and buy a cheaper quad thats more weekend riding trips I can go on.

[Pappy]

Romney Cycles has 07 LTR left overs for less then 4k

Deals are everywhere!

08 and newer LTR's have the updates....just bought one myself:p

[mrusk]

What kind of updates are we talking about?

[Pappy]

They supposedly strengthened the lower shock linkage mount (I cant see much in what they did)

There was some other stuff but nothing to major that I remember.

The biggest downfall to the LTR is the gears in the tranny, and ATP makes a gear set if needed down the road.

I needed a quad Cody could do mx on for practice and no other one out there for the price really measured up. Cherry bomb, removed pea shooter and let it eat:p

We have a shoot to do with it thursday (which will break it in) then he can ride the wheels off it

[400exrider707]

Not sure what they go for in your area, but I had all I could do to sell my near stock 05 450R with a brand spanking fresh motor for $2500.

[SRH]

i had a full walsh yfz, 1 ride on it 20k invested.....sold for......$5k:( there are deals out there, the lt isnt a bad quad , but im a yamaha guy

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
Romney Cycles has 07 LTR left overs for less then 4k



I'm gonna take them up on that deal later today :)

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
I'm gonna take them up on that deal later today :)

Oh you bad man:devil:

[m0t0xk1d]

05 trx 450 r suppusably the best year for the quad i guess it had a stronger gear case thats why joe byrd still runs an 05 but i would go with the ltr better bike and its 50 inches stock so its great for the trip to the mx track

[fastredrider44]

I'd say the best all around bike is the standard YFZ. (provided the KTM is outta the question)

I ride a Honda, and have quite a bit of $ tied up in it. Next bike will be a Honda. But I don't crossover. I'm an XC guy.

[gcart2]

you could buy mine 5500.

need any info just hollar.