Hello All 450X Riders: I am new to the Forum and just bought a 2019 450X.
I have had several dirtbikes in the past, but haven't ridden in a while. I've never owned a Honda CRF, a four-stroke, or a big-bore bike. I always wanted a Honda and finally got one. I rode it for the first time in Sacramento, CA at Prarie Creek SOHV area last WE (dry and rocky). I liked a lot about it, but need some help.
A few things I noticed was that the rear wheel seemed to lock up easily rolling down a steep hill in 2nd gear. Is this because it is brand new and will soon not lock up unless I press down hard? Perhaps an adjustment would help with some braking range, rather than no brake applied or locked? I only noticed this on the steep downhills coasting in gear.
The throttle was very touchy in slow rocky stuff. Super jumpy. The bike felt like it wanted to take off and it was struggling in the slow stuff.
As the day went on, I was comfortable with the power and it became more predictable, particularly in smoother stuff like open dirt roads. I was able to get the front wheel to come up a few inches in 3rd without it feeling like it would go over. I just let off the throttle and it settled right back down.
I see a lot about adding horsepower via pipes etc., but I wonder if I can get the throttle to have more range so it does not feel like an on/off switch. It has plenty of power for me. I am not worried about exhaust weight now.
Is a lot of this due to break in and it will be less jumpy in time? I don't want to regret getting the 450 and thinking I should have gone with the 250. I know I will like the power on big hills and open areas, but it is sketchy in the slow stuff.
Thank you!
Garrett