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kfx450r · 04-29-2008, 08:27 PM

Im considering a new quad..pretty much any 450..I'd love a KTM 450 but the price drives me away..does anyone know how low a dealer would most commonly go on one of these bikes? (ktm 450 atv)..

2nd question is..could one use a streetbike helmet (full face) to ride atvs? I cant see why not..and It would feel more conveniant for me.

downfour47304 · 04-29-2008, 09:00 PM

ktm's are too much.. they are nice but are having problems... (so i have heard) as far as a street bike helmet goes you should be good to go but if you ride mud your screen is going to get nice and dirty and scratched up..

i would go with the yfz or the honda out of any of the 450.. both are proven to be great 450's..

trailblazer_02 · 04-29-2008, 09:12 PM

Honda 450 for sure, that is if your looking to mod around a little.
it responds to mods great.
if your looking for out of the box performance.
go KTM/CAN-AM/POLARIS.

Stoopidbot1 · 04-29-2008, 09:33 PM

The TRX450R is an awsome quad. It has great power all around stock but like TB said, just a slip on pipe will be like night and day. With just a pipe you can easily pull wheelies in 3rd and 4th gear. The TRX is the cheapest price wise of all the 450s.

racegun_2011 · 04-29-2008, 09:44 PM

I would seriously consider getting a MX helmet over a Street bike helmet.....they are rated different for different type of impacts.....Most Street bike helmets are not made to take a direct hit on the dirt....they are made to take punishment from sliding across pavement but I am sure one would be better than nothing.

trailblazer_02 · 04-29-2008, 09:46 PM

dont use a street bike helmet.
no mud guard.
youll be hit in the face by every little drop of mud.

Stoopidbot1 · 04-29-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trailblazer_02

dont use a street bike helmet.
no mud guard.
youll be hit in the face by every little drop of mud.

How? He said it was full face. But get a nice Fox Tracer helmet for 140 bucks. I have taken chunks out of these helmets and my noodle still works for the most part!

racegun_2011 · 04-29-2008, 09:57 PM

There was just a good article on helmets in Quad Magazine explaining on how they are rated

downfour47304 · 04-29-2008, 10:06 PM

as long as it is DOT approved you should be good.. but remember fit and comfort mean alot when it come to helmets.. it would be wise to invest in a good brain bucket... when you look at a price tag just remember is my head worth that... good rule of thumb

kfx450r · 04-29-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racegun_2011

There was just a good article on helmets in Quad Magazine explaining on how they are rated

Yup..I have that issue in my schoolbag..along with 4 others ^.^
Thanks for the responses..I was leaning towards the ltr out of all the 450s because I could pop on a cherry bomb, and have plenty of enough power I would need (never had any type of sport..vehicle before..but have ridden blaster and piped, cam moded yfz)..and wouldnt need to spend 1000+ on new a-arms etc. Seems like the best bike for me. And bout helmets..Cant see why mud would be aproblem over regular goggles..same thing really..only diff is I dont need goggles...and Id probly look retarded at riding spots with a streetbike helmet but..who cares..id be having fun!