Going to hell
  • prost
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    Going to hell

    by prost » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:33 pm

    I know way back when I was riding my 78' XR 75 that i swore to only ride red. Then had a 91' CR125 after that had a break in riding then had my 05' CRF450R. Well I just traded it in on a 07' 450EXC. I know I know I am a sell out.
    CRF450R 05';WB E2;Twin Air;
    Boyesen Quickshot;JD Jet Kit;
    JD Leak Kit;Boyesen Water pump cover;
    WB fuel screw;Zip Ty Mag Float bowl nut;
    Magura Clutch;Power Now;
    Power Now Plus;Works Connection Skid;
    Works Connection Holeshot Device
  • Asmith
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    by Asmith » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:17 pm

    And you are telling us this why???

    Shouldn't you be on www.pumpkintalk.com? :lol:
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    by prost » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:57 pm

    oh yea, thats right I'm to good to talk to you guys now........
    CRF450R 05';WB E2;Twin Air;
    Boyesen Quickshot;JD Jet Kit;
    JD Leak Kit;Boyesen Water pump cover;
    WB fuel screw;Zip Ty Mag Float bowl nut;
    Magura Clutch;Power Now;
    Power Now Plus;Works Connection Skid;
    Works Connection Holeshot Device
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    by Asmith » Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:03 pm

    prost wrote:oh yea, thats right I'm to good to talk to you guys now........


    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    You'll be back...as soon as the CRF 600X comes out...begging for our forgiveness!! :lol:
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    Jim
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    KTM

    by Jim » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:06 am

    Prost,

    I would be curious to know why you jumped ship. What is better about your new bike and what was the big selling point since you are coming out of the closet now?

    I was just thinking the other day, wondering how many people switch sides and admit to it, versus how many just purchase one of those other brands and just never log on here again.

    I could never do it. I feel like I am doing something wrong by even looking at other brands when I go to the shop. It's like going to strip bars. All I am doing is looking, but still feel a little guilty.

    I am 100% convinced Honda will eventually come out with an agressive, street legal, 650cc 4-stroke, and that will be my next move. Until then, I can feel good knowing I own the best offroad bike on the market to keep my content while I await the next generation of Hondas.
    Jim
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    2005 CRF450X
    Protapers/Applied
    Big Gun Evo X
    Fastway 3 Pegs
    Cycra Pro-bends
    Re-jet/Open Air Box
    Twin Air Power Flow Kit
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    by redrider911 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:00 am

    This is a good discussion. I am a die hard Honda fan. I have owned a 95, 98, 2000, 2002 cr 250, 05 cfr450 and 06 crf 250.
    But...... what do we get out of it?
    - Honda's are the most expensive of the japanese bikes.
    -They come with cheesy renthal bars (yamis have pro tapers)
    -The chain is weak
    -Other bikes come with wave rotors
    -Others have Excel rims.
    Yet there is something that drives us back to Honda.
    What can it be?
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    by palmrider230 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:11 am

    Dont forget to leave you card at the door...
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    by Asmith » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:13 am

    redrider911 wrote:- Honda's are the most expensive of the japanese bikes.


    They are also the best built, best designed.

    redrider911 wrote:-They come with cheesy renthal bars (yamis have pro tapers)


    Most people change out their bars for personal ergonomics.

    redrider911 wrote:-The chain is weak


    It is?? The stock MXV 520 seems like a good chain to me.

    redrider911 wrote:-Other bikes come with wave rotors


    Do you have deficiencies in your braking?

    redrider911 wrote:-Others have Excel rims.


    The stock DID rims are extremely strong. You can get Excels if you like...

    redrider911 wrote:Yet there is something that drives us back to Honda.
    What can it be?


    They are the best...
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    by vetteguy » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:14 am

    redrider911 wrote:This is a good discussion. I am a die hard Honda fan. I have owned a 95, 98, 2000, 2002 cr 250, 05 cfr450 and 06 crf 250.
    But...... what do we get out of it?
    - Honda's are the most expensive of the japanese bikes.
    -They come with cheesy renthal bars (yamis have pro tapers)
    -The chain is weak
    -Other bikes come with wave rotors
    -Others have Excel rims.
    Yet there is something that drives us back to Honda.
    What can it be?

    Dependability! I have just gotten back into riding after a long break. Had an XR75 back in 74, rode the crap out of it until I was 15. Now I'm 45 and riding w/ my kids. My son has had a CRF150 and now has a 230. I have an XR200 and an XR400. These bikes take a lickin and ask for more. I don't have anything bad to say about other brands, I'm sure there are many nice bikes out there. I just don't have a reason to switch. When I find something good I stick w/ it. Good luck w/ the new bike. Guy
    2001 XR200R
    2002 XR400
    2005 CRF230F (son)
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    by redrider911 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:34 am

    Let me rephrase.. If a new person where to compare a Honda and another bike. How would you sell the Honda. Telling the person that they are more reliable after they did some research on the Internet (cause everything is true, right) and found all this valve stuff. Telling them that they would have to buy different bars, because they should. All while they are looking at the price tags and the differences of the bikes
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    by vetteguy » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:48 am

    I agree, If I never owned one, I may buy something else, but having owned many, including a street bike, they have earned my loyalty. Guy
    2001 XR200R
    2002 XR400
    2005 CRF230F (son)
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    by nedirtbikr » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:44 am

    prost -
    Congrats on the buy! I recently bought a 200MXC for my son (and also a backup for me.) I'm keeping my 450R 'cause I just love it, but I see nothing wrong with giving other bikes a try. If you come back to Honda...great, if not... that's great too!

    Hope the bike treats you well! GO ORANGE!!!

    :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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    by Z » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:54 am

    Prost - You should feel no shame.

    I've riden several KTM's and have always come away impressed.

    I have no loyalties to any company (car or bike) and will buy a product that pleases me.
    '06 CRF250X / '05 VTX1300C / '03 XR70 / '01 Yamaha T-TR125L / '77 Peugeot 103SP
    '07 Blood Hound - dumb! / '02 mutt - smart! / '12 Goldendoodle - smarter!!
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    by dlpmx » Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:18 am

    Z wrote:Prost -
    I've riden several KTM's and have always come away impressed.


    I've ridden over one once. I was also impressed it offered a lot more traction than a yamaha. :D

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    by Z » Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:23 am

    dlpmx wrote:
    Z wrote:Prost -
    I've riden several KTM's and have always come away impressed.

    I've ridden over one once. I was also impressed it offered a lot more traction than a yamaha. :D

    Dale

    Funny but i have riden over a KTM once before and you're right ... great traction.

    But i'm not sure if it was the bike or my buddy who actually offered the improved traction. :lol:
    '06 CRF250X / '05 VTX1300C / '03 XR70 / '01 Yamaha T-TR125L / '77 Peugeot 103SP
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