So I will be picking up an 04 450 SMR this weekend from a local guy. The bike has fairly low miles and is in decent shape, picking it up for $2k.
I know about the maintenance issues, first thing I am going to do is change the oil and check the valves.
Couple quick questions:
The guy has all of the street stuff in a box, he said it came that way from the dealer. Does that make sense? The wiring harness doesn't look cut but there are no connectors for the lights to plug into. There is also no speedo or gauges.
The bike won't stay charged when you run it longer than 20-30 minutes at a stretch. I have heard rumors about charging problems with these bikes but are they true? He is waiting on the parts for the kick start kit but right now it's e-start only.
What type of suspension changes are people making? I weigh 180 without gear and the bike seemed to feel okay with me on it. What are the typical sag numbers? I have heard 2" is good. Any other recommended geometry changes, drop/raise the forks, etc?
Thanks for any help it's much appreciated.
I know about the maintenance issues, first thing I am going to do is change the oil and check the valves.
Couple quick questions:
The guy has all of the street stuff in a box, he said it came that way from the dealer. Does that make sense? The wiring harness doesn't look cut but there are no connectors for the lights to plug into. There is also no speedo or gauges.
The bike won't stay charged when you run it longer than 20-30 minutes at a stretch. I have heard rumors about charging problems with these bikes but are they true? He is waiting on the parts for the kick start kit but right now it's e-start only.
What type of suspension changes are people making? I weigh 180 without gear and the bike seemed to feel okay with me on it. What are the typical sag numbers? I have heard 2" is good. Any other recommended geometry changes, drop/raise the forks, etc?
Thanks for any help it's much appreciated.