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gammie89
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 15 Jun 2007
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Location: cairns QLD
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ok im going to start riding again. sold up about 2 years ago and have been left out of the loop ever since. i miss riding too much. will be mainly doing track riding so im going to go with the wider stance models
im tossing up between a 2010 LTR450 and a 2010 YFZ450r
i can get the ltr for $3000 cheaper than the yfz but have to wait a whole week for delivery  and it leaves me with change for some goodies hehe.
i dont plan to go crazy with the mods, might do a bit of racing here and there also
what im chasing is a bit of info on both quads, good points and bad points.
i remember the ltr had a problem with the gearbox stuffing up pretty quick, is this still the case with the 2010 models? will spending the extra 3g on the yfz be worth it?
so what do yous reckon?
cheers,
gammie
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BARN-6
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| id go with the ltr but thats me ,i have two and never had gear box problems,best for your buck |
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mitch41
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Joined: 12 Jan 2009
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Location: Brisbane
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welcome back james 
i have heard both bikes are really good, and the gearing issues have been fixed on the newer model suzukis if this helps
also they are apparently letting the quads run at cairns mX now, their first meet was just a few months after we moved out of cairns lol 
heres some pics:
http://www.ozatv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15073
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brad0080
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Joined: 24 May 2008
Posts: 157
Location: Newcastle
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| I'd go the YFZ450R. Have had mind about 18 months and love it. Great handling and good power (with aftermarket exhaust, air filter and fuel controller). |
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Outlaw Banshee
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Location: Melbourne
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| Brooksy00 is selling (in the for sale section) a very neat 09 yfz450r with some goodies at a bargain of a price... if i was in the market for a new quad i would be taking a very good look at that one. |
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yes 2010 YFZ450r
are good for $8000 to 10000 with pipe and fuel controller.
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skidplate
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Hi. I have a 2008 LTR and never had one problem. No gearbox issues.
I believe the engines are different, the Suzuki a low and midranger, and the Yamaha a top ender. Yamahe guys could comment on this. |
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ning
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Joined: 13 Feb 2006
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Location: Chch, New Zealand
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i have an older yamaha and its awesome, didnt have to do anything to get heaps of power out of it but i think it is a bit more top end than ltr. i would definately go for the yamaha personally, but 3k can get you a fair few mods for the ltr. .
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gammie89
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 15 Jun 2007
Posts: 265
Location: cairns QLD
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i think it is price that is going to swing the decision on this one. id like the yammy as i used to have an 04 model but there is not much more on offer for the extra 3 grand. but keep the comments coming. i havnt handed over any money yet 
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morgs240
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Location: newcastle
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if you go to the website www.atvondemand.com
then click video channels
then featured video channels
then 2010 atv tests
then scroll down and there are 3 videos on the 2010 450cc motocross shootout that gives a good comparison on 5 of the top 450
personelly i have an suzuki ltr450 comes well setup as standard and 3000 grand less gives you some decent mods
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surfin
Roostin Away
Joined: 03 Nov 2008
Posts: 771
Location: Toowoomba QLD
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I have an 08 Suzuki and apart from 3rd gear its been great. Stock form it gives the fancy set up bikes a run for their money.
if you get a Suzuki, change the 3rd gear to a billet set right away as apparently they still have the issue. $600 up front is cheaper than a whole heap of damage later when they let go.
In stock form you will go a long way on an LTR before needing other go faster bits. Lid off the air box, cherry bomb and remove the butt from the exhaust and you're set
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