2016 KX450 Anybody got one?

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I haven't had a chance to tear down the 450. We will know by the weekend, if someone doesn't chime in before that.
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My A kit is conventional spring. Not sure if that makes a difference.
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The forks will be no problem from what I saw somewhere on the forums the shock body might be tight depending if it's a short fat body or a longer one, not sure which one will be close.
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Jbulz 12/19/2016 9:12pm
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Who prints graphics in Flo green? I've been looking but it seems like all anyone can do is KX green if it is just one kit.

Anyone running normal KX green graphics on Flo plastics? If so does it stand out/are you happy with it?

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I just picked one up from auction cheap, looks like it was never ridden



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Jbulz wrote:
Who prints graphics in Flo green? I've been looking but it seems like all anyone can do is KX green if it is just one kit...
Who prints graphics in Flo green? I've been looking but it seems like all anyone can do is KX green if it is just one kit.

Anyone running normal KX green graphics on Flo plastics? If so does it stand out/are you happy with it?
I havent found anyone to match the new acerbis flo green yet.
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Jbulz wrote:
Who prints graphics in Flo green? I've been looking but it seems like all anyone can do is KX green if it is just one kit...
Who prints graphics in Flo green? I've been looking but it seems like all anyone can do is KX green if it is just one kit.

Anyone running normal KX green graphics on Flo plastics? If so does it stand out/are you happy with it?
ricko wrote:
I havent found anyone to match the new acerbis flo green yet.
Pretty sure that Motopro does Flo colored graphics, http://www.motoprographics.com/
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oceantrav wrote:
I just picked one up from auction cheap, looks like it was never ridden [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/20/164875/s1200_IMG_3857.jpg[/img]
I just picked one up from auction cheap, looks like it was never ridden



What auction?
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k-rae graphics did a great job on my 17 with the flo green


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RiverockMX wrote:
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/20/164916/s1200_IMG_8420.jpg[/img]
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits




I feel like I've seen that bike somewhere before...




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RiverockMX wrote:
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/20/164916/s1200_IMG_8420.jpg[/img]
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits




Thanks - just bought a kit from them. They've got some nice looking designs.

Your bike is famous, Slip!
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slipdog 12/20/2016 3:42pm
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Jbulz wrote:
Thanks - just bought a kit from them. They've got some nice looking designs.

Your bike is famous, Slip!
Haha, It's not mine. It's my buddy Dave's that is a rep for Fox and MotoPro. We went to SoCal this past weekend to moto and he took a rock to the fork tube on the first day so I took his bike home to replace the seal for him.
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RiverockMX wrote:
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/20/164916/s1200_IMG_8420.jpg[/img]
One of Motoprographics recent Flo green kits




The 2015 and down flo green is different then the 2016 stuff. Acerbis said it's all new color flo for 16 and newer.
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I have a brand new 16 for sale if anybody is looking for one. I will let it go cheap because I'm sick of looking at it. Has about an hour on it at the most. probably more like 40 minutes total.
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jleews6 wrote:
I have a brand new 16 for sale if anybody is looking for one. I will let it go cheap because I'm sick of looking at...
I have a brand new 16 for sale if anybody is looking for one. I will let it go cheap because I'm sick of looking at it. Has about an hour on it at the most. probably more like 40 minutes total.
Price,pic? Why you selling.
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In the market for a new 450.Local dealer has a leftover '16 for $2100 off MSRP, only problem is that he also has a '17 crf450 on the floor as well....Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, is the '16 kx good enough to not pay full retail for the Honda?

Coming off a '13 Honda 450, and even after dumping some $$ into suspension and motor it was still really meh. Didn't overly impress me anywhere.
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I'm looking to purchase a Rocket slip on exhaust for my 16. Merry Christmas to me. But I am not seeing them on the website. Only 15 and older. What's up with that?

Also, for any rocket owners, what length can did you get? I kind of want a little bit shorter can but not sure how short to go. I don't want to screw with the power too much. As it's plenty for me. I weigh 150. I just hate the look and weight of the stocker.

And most importantly. What's the vital discount code for rocket?

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RiverockMX 12/21/2016 8:46am
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mjr119 wrote:
I'm looking to purchase a Rocket slip on exhaust for my 16. Merry Christmas to me. But I am not seeing them on the website. Only...
I'm looking to purchase a Rocket slip on exhaust for my 16. Merry Christmas to me. But I am not seeing them on the website. Only 15 and older. What's up with that?

Also, for any rocket owners, what length can did you get? I kind of want a little bit shorter can but not sure how short to go. I don't want to screw with the power too much. As it's plenty for me. I weigh 150. I just hate the look and weight of the stocker.

And most importantly. What's the vital discount code for rocket?
Friend has a Rocket slip-on on his 16 and likes it. They have different options available.. best to call them (Don) direct with your needs/questions.
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jleews6 wrote:
I have a brand new 16 for sale if anybody is looking for one. I will let it go cheap because I'm sick of looking at...
I have a brand new 16 for sale if anybody is looking for one. I will let it go cheap because I'm sick of looking at it. Has about an hour on it at the most. probably more like 40 minutes total.
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Price,pic? Why you selling.
My son had a real bad crash a few years ago and though he wanted to ride again. I bought the bike and he rode it once and He didnt feel good and just couldn't get past his crash (it was real bad) so it has been parked since that day.
I will take $5800 for it. I can text pictures but its like looking at any other new Kawi 450.
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Thanks, I will tell my buddy.
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Thanks, I will tell my buddy.
Ok Thank you.
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Thanks, I will tell my buddy.
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Ok Thank you.
Np man,. Money's tight during holidays. He knows about it now.
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I installed my A kit set and everything fits fine on the 16 the only small rub point is this. I would have fixed it if I had a file at home but it barely touches the corner and I'm sure it will rub off anyways when riding.
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DB97 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/29/166065/s1200_WP_20161229_10_45_07_Pro.jpg[/img] I installed my A kit set and everything fits fine on the 16 the only small rub point is this. I would have fixed it...


I installed my A kit set and everything fits fine on the 16 the only small rub point is this. I would have fixed it if I had a file at home but it barely touches the corner and I'm sure it will rub off anyways when riding.
Yep, forgot to post an update. It fit fine for me! Thanks!
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DB97 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/12/29/166065/s1200_WP_20161229_10_45_07_Pro.jpg[/img] I installed my A kit set and everything fits fine on the 16 the only small rub point is this. I would have fixed it...


I installed my A kit set and everything fits fine on the 16 the only small rub point is this. I would have fixed it if I had a file at home but it barely touches the corner and I'm sure it will rub off anyways when riding.
What part is that,? my cell pic sucks.
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mxb2 wrote:
What part is that,? my cell pic sucks.
Shock body and upper shock mount.
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mxb2 wrote:
What part is that,? my cell pic sucks.
mjr119 wrote:
Shock body and upper shock mount.
Thanks,. Any pics of full bike w A kit?
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It's kinda dark I'll get a better one Saturday when it's outside.

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