Are they still fun? - 2005 Honda CRF450X
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I was taking a stroll down memory lane and found this footage of a ride I went on with a buddy about 9 years ago. I'm riding what was his 2005 Honda CRF450X that day. It was a good day!
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9 years ago. Time flies when you’re on a bike. Need to ride with you again.
For sure my friend!!! I wondered if you would see this! Good times!
I ride an 08 WR 450. Not great for super technical riding but for just getting out abd having fun it does the job and gets me back home
That Honda is so much better than a junk a**Italian Beta.
You do
The 05 450x is one of the best Hondas ever built in my opinion. Had a lot of fun on one way back in the day.
Every dirt bike made in the last 20 years has more capability than everyone except pro riders can use. Of course they are fun.
I absolutely love my 2005 CRF450R just had the top end rebuilt last season and the thing is an absolute beast first time the motor has ever been touched since O5.
currently looking at a 2005 450x for sale on marketplace up in Massachusetts, i'm in limbo between the TE300 or the 450x. Seller is asking $3500. Any thoughts?
please buy the new crf450x
"Old bike", rides new 2005 bike. I rode a 40 year old bike that beats modern bikes last week.
Mr Opferman! The Maico dude from out pacific NW! Love watching your videos. Maicos and ATK's are extremely rare here in New England, and obviously the ATK 700 is a legend that's been talked about over many campfires for almost 20 years now. I still often think about having a Koestler built 700, but I just can't justify spending $18,000 on a bike that might not be able to handle the northeastern climate like a Honda, specifically the XR's, CRF-X's, along with a small list of european bikes. (KTM, Husa, Husqy, GasGas, Sherco, etc.) And of course another concern would be my inexperience breaking down a Maico engine, along with access to parts. Have you had a chance to ride any year model Honda CRF450X's? If so, how does it compare to a Maico? 🔧
"Are old bikes still fun?"
Yes, old bikes are still fun, especially because riding is fun. 😂
Crappy valves during those years. I owned 250x and 450r. Both had to have new valves with under 80hrs ride time. My neighbor had 450x, sane problem. Very expensive. Other than that they were great. If you buy a used one make sure it's had stainless valves put in. Otherwise budget for new valves or purchase for cheap. Yamaha made more dependable top ends during those years.
I had a 2007 Honda CRF450X, rode mostly mountain trails and high desert single track and absolutely loved it! Probably one of the most reliable bikes I've ever owned. It was a heavy bike but it hauled my big butt around with ease. Had to sell it after I wrecked and broke my foot. Wish I still had it!
I bought one of these to get back into riding. I just couldn’t get accustomed to using the clutch so much. I believe I’d either have an older XR 400 or a 2 stroke.
I love my 05 450x. I've had it around 10 years, oil changes and 2 valve adjustments is all it's ever needed.
Never had to do a valve job? I think my 2012 will need valves soon.
@@chihuahuaverde425 Just adjustments. Next time it needs an adjustment it will need a valve job as I had to use the smallest available shim on one of the intake valves last time.
Yamaha still makes the WR250F enduro bike.
I don’t miss my 07 450x, what a pig. Cut off quite a bit at low rpm, might as well have taken the lame electric starter off.
My 2001 yz125 is still the funnest bike I own and keep going back to. I definitely dont need the bells and whistles of the new stuff.
My first two stroke I ever owned! Badass bike and wish I didn’t sell mine
I have a 91 YZ125, so true.
I used to have a 2007 KX450F and I cannot explain how much I miss that bike. It was mostly stock but very comfortable to ride and the suspension was top notch. Was aggressive but not as torquey as my YZ450F. Had a lot of power but was great for my first 450. I might get another one day just to relive some of my childhood every now and then lol
I have a 2008 KX450F! Second owner but it only had 3 hours when I got it… I’ve got it dialed in for me and I finish better than most guys on new bikes at my local motocross races. I’ll never sell it! 😎
@JacksonD489 hell yeah man. Only reason I sold mine was because my Dad had my dream bike at the time ( the YZ450F) and he told me if I'd sell the KX and give him the cash that he'd give me the YZ. I had too lol but really wish I would have kept it. It's nice to own one of my dream bikes though at the same time...
In addition to my Sherco 250, Beta and Husky 300s I presently own, I still have a 2003 XR250 bored to a 280.
It is just a guest bike nowadays but it still looks and runs like new.
My dad had an 05 450x when I was little, this brings back memories.
Have an 06 450x plated and upgraded.
Still gets the job done, great bike.
Of course they're fun. It's still a motorcycle. Love your channel but that is a silly title for the video. 😆
ETA: you basically said the same thing in the video lol
With all the kids and new riders jumping on the bikes nowadays alot of them probably don’t respect any of these carb bikes lol. Some of them including the 450x were absolute tanks and I bet a crap ton of them are still giving people excitement on the trails today.
I had a 1999 WR360 2T with a decompression head for easy starting. Wish I didn’t sell it…
Release it all kyle . I would love to see that footage
Recently sold my 2005 CRF250X and picked up a mint condition 2017 CRF450X.
Big power difference?
@chihuahuaverde425 The 250 was mostly uncorked when I bought it, still had the stock muffler minus baffle. The 450x was completely stock, I deleted the smog system, added JD jet kit and installed a FMF slip on. It really woke up the 450 so quite a big difference in my experience.
Still have an ‘07 450X, it will never leave. Cool video Kyle!
Old school 2 strokes are a ton of fun !!!
The klx300r is a good middle ground bike
Does a beer shit in the woods
My 2008 kx 450f I rode until a month ago ripped it was frequently the most powerful bike of the group. I now ride a 300 two stroke and I miss the power of the 450. The 300 doesn't beat the crap out of me all day though. I DO NOT MISS THE KICK START
Love my 05 450x I still have it after 16 years. I replaced valves with stainless 10
Years ago. Such a reliable bike. Quite heavy compared to the Sherco 250SE 😊
I had an 05 450x it was a great riding bike. Very torquey but definitely had more cons than pros. Was very heavy compared to my beta 300rr. Was always overheating in the tight slow stuff. Electric Starter was terrible. Ended up selling mine cause I rode my Beta way more
I've been thinking about a CRF450X to replace my Green sticker bike, I think it'd be interesting to see content on new green sticker stuff like the KTM XW-F, be interested in seeing it vs a 350 or 500 EXC
They are fun unless your having to fix them on the trail. I'm sure its a fun bike, would be even more fun in non-technical stuff.
I started my riding on an 05 450R! Kicked my but in Utah single track but I got to rebuild the motor top and bottom and I learned so much. Now I’m on a 2024 300xc but I’ll always have a soft spot for those Honda 450’s!
I have a 2007 Honda XR650R Sumo. Had engin rebuilt and love it. No engin mapping, anti-lock brakes or anything like that on it. Wouldn't have it any other way.
I owned one for 3 years and it was very good. The mid range power was impressive. Built to last and very stable. Cold start were difficult but once warm it was perfect. Very stable bike. Not for the slow trails because it stalls easily and abruptly.
Time flies, don't it? And the older we get, the quicker it goes. Ride every opportunity you can, so that one day when you are no longer able to, you can feel good about making the most of our turn in life.
they need to bring back the 250 and 450 x but make them FI the new 450L is just not the same.
I had an 04 crf250 that I really Loved for a long time. I was super glad to move on when it came time! It's fun to reminisce about old bikes. My dad still remembers the days when there wasn't a better bike than the xr600. He sure doesn't want to ride one now, but fun to think about!
I had this bike and it was great except the front end never felt planted and was twitchy. Sold it when I got an 05 WR 450 that handled way better.
Of course it's fun. 450s have power, and power never gets old 😂
That was my first bike! Bullitt proof but a mammoth in the woods.
Bought a brand new wr450 in 05. Loved that bike.
😂I still have a 96 XR400R and will ride it when I want to trail ride comfortably.
My 22 CRFx450 is a little much on some days....
Had an 08 450X, now have a 250X. Love these bikes.
I have an '05 CRF 250R that is pretty fun too.
Yeah buddy……a new Honda in the shop in the future
I have a 2004 crf450r and i love it. I do wish i had e start.
One of the easiest bikes to drag bar ends on the ground
i had one for years good bikes in the day
Looks and sounds faster on that single track than later stuff. Must have been feeling racy that day. Making the scenery blur . Lol
Camera tech has come a long way, especially in 9 years.
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Let’s be honest, there’s been literally no advancements in the world of dirtbikes for the past 30 years. Even the beloved KTMs, known for ‘cutting edge innovation,’ trumpet fuel injection. Think about that.
While minor improvements have been made in suspensions, it’s still metal springs and some oil.
Ergonomics have improved, probably, but really?
Throw out the new electrics coming out and frankly, we’re all riding 30 year old technology with very little differences.
You should ride a 20 year old bike back to back and see for yourself. My 2017 ktm 350 is by far better than my 2013 was in all areas from suspension, motor, weight, and handling and that is only 4 model year difference. I get your point that they are basically still made the same but you can't tell me there isn't big improvements from an old to new machine, more advanced engineering can take the old components and make the same, but better.
@@christobey4198 I do all of the time. I'm not saying bikes aren't better now but they're not that much better. Not $13K vs. $5k better. Not by a long shot.
@@dalepellerin Yes I agree the cost have gotten stupid, I can't afford to buy new. But then again, I can't afford to replace my 2014 truck that was $40k new with an equivalent truck in 2024 for $70 to $80k either. I spent $4500 on 2017 and to be honest that was at the top of my budget. I also would have a very hard time spending $13k and then watch it tumble down a hill backwards, I'll stick with used.
still don't want to sell crf250x from 2005