New to KFX450HQ.com? Please tell us about yourself and your ride.

kfxadmin · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 07:10 PM

KFX450HQ.com is a friendly website for like-minded individuals who are interested in the Kawasaki KFX450 and any other quad/atv. We welcome all new members and ask that you start a new thread in the "Member Introductions" sub-forum to tell us a bit about yourself and a bit about your ride.

To start a new thread is very easy, as a shortcut, simply click this link: Create New Thread in Member Introductions Forum

You can also upload pictures of your KFX450 (or any other pictures) in our Photo Gallery, be sure to post em up in the forums after you upload them!

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jake1221 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Hello! I recently just bought a new 09 kfx 450r lime green and love it. Im a huge trail rider but would love to get into flat track racing. If any one has ne suggestions on what I would need or any tips on racing it would be greatly appreciated!

kfxadmin · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jake1221

Hello! I recently just bought a new 09 kfx 450r lime green and love it. Im a huge trail rider but would love to get into flat track racing. If any one has ne suggestions on what I would need or any tips on racing it would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the site Jake! If you are looking for trails in your area it might be a good idea to start a new thread in one of the regional sections.

Steadyeddy · #4 (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 04:02 PM

Just purchased a used 08 KFX this past Friday. It seems to run great but is hurting cosmetically. I hope to get good advice and help from the forum. I rode the quad the past two days and all I can say is WOW! The grin factor was off the chart. I have a 07 Wolverine 450 also and I was smoked by an EX 400 during last years ride to Wisconsin on the straights. Not next year, but I want my ride to look good doing it. If you have any clean panels off of the white color scheme please let me know. All I will be doing is trail riding so if anybody has any tips on set up please post. Thanks ahead of time.

Randy

RapKawi · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010, 09:21 PM

Just got a 08 a few hours ago and loving it. I live in the "boonies" so we ride were ever the trails take us and being "redneck" the group isn't hurting in size.

c_adams7 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Just bough an 08 kfx450r about a month ago. Its white and black, i love it. Theres a few things im not sure about on it though. I've rode it several times and it runs good, doesn't smoke or anything, but it burns a little oil. Is that normal? Also, when it hasn't been started, it takes 3 or 4 tries for it to start, but when it starts it will sit and idle. The battery seems alright, i have charged it some, and after i charge it seems to start a little better. It also has dyno jet, and after market air filter, Curtis sparks exhaust. Does anyone have any ideas?

nkeen07 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 12:08 AM

The battery on this quad needs to be well above 12v to start and run well. I keep mine on the battery tender 24/7. These quads can be a bit difficult to get started at first, especially if your TPS voltage is low. I'd do a search on here with how to adjust it, and if you can't figure it out me or a lot of other guys can help ya out there. It needs be at .64v. Also make sure that your idle knob on the throttle body is at 22 clicks from in when the knob is pressed in. Also, just to make sure ya know, if you pull the idle knob out it acts like a choke for cold starting. There are a lot of people who don't realize that at first.

As for the oil, if you aren't smoking I wouldn't worry too much. How much are you filling it up. If you fill it past the viewing window you're prolly blowing excess out your crankcase breather hose into your intake or just getting a bit of blow-by w/o knowing it.

c_adams7 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 12:28 AM

Thanks, how much oil should go in it? And im not sure about the voltage...

nkeen07 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by c_adams7

Thanks, how much oil should go in it? And im not sure about the voltage...

I usually fill mine up to 3/4 of the viewing window and have never had an issue.

As for the voltage, do you have a multimeter?

c_adams7 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-25-2010, 01:01 AM

No, i don't have a multimeter. If i did i probably wouldn't know how to use it. is there an easy way to test the voltage? And my air box is broke where it bolts on to the sub frame. Don't have an owners manuel either.