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tlrbandit:
I am 40 years old and have owned my 1995 KX 500 since new.  The only real modifications made were revalved and resprung suspension.  I had a bit of an accident on it last year that involved some injuries, but I am now ready to start riding again.  My 500 has seen desert races, motocross races and has been the best play bike I could ask for.  It's a first kick (okay, maybe 2 kicks when cold), never fouled a plug dirt bike that I have loved.  Now that I able to start riding again I find that I am really liking the new KX450F and/or the CRF450r.  Here is what I am struggling with and my question to those riders that have crossed over to the four stroke world.  Is it a good change?  Are the four strokes good enough to replace the KX500?  I don't have any experience riding the new four strokes so I don't really know what they are like.  I know my 500 is faster because I have raced them.  I am more concerned with the quality of power and especially the newer designed chassis.  Depending on feedback before I either buy a new bike or dump a bunch of money into my 500.  Thanks in advance for your help.

k5abuser:
the new 4 strokes are better and i will take a hit and give you $25.00 dollars for your old kx 500 . will you pay shiping to me .  :lol: :lol: :-D

tlrbandit:
Nice. 

That's a pretty nice 1st offer though.  I may have to consider it.

stewart:
ill go 50.00

The Flyin Hawaiian:
I tried it a few years ago and bought a slightly used YZ426. I didnt come off of a 500, I came off of a 02 YZ250 2s. I ride enduros and harescrambles and just could not get that 426 to work for me. I felt that it would work better in the open stuff or on a MX track than in the tight woods. It wasnt overpowered, it had little lowend and you had to stay on top of the clutch to keep it from flaming out. I know the new 4s are quite abit better and Im not trying to discourage you. If you can, try and ride one first, I havent ridden any of the new 450s except for a 07 KTM 450EXC, which I could not stand. I guess Im just a 2s guy at heart.

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