03 WR450F

[greatbuffalo]

I'm going to look at one of these and wondering if anyone has had any experience with this machine.

Its an Enduro but can anyone tell me if it is street legal as stock?

The asking price is 1995.00. Thats all I know. I'm gonna try to get some more info tomorrow.

[Hank]

I think thats what the ancient mariner rides.  Havent seen him around lately though.

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[Osnabrock]

I don't have any personal experience with one but I do know a few things from doing my own research a few years ago.
It's not factory street legal.
I think the older ones have a steel frame while newer ones are AL.
There are cool rear tanks easily available to boost range.
They're popular Dakar bikes so they must have a good engine.
If they are dual sported they benefit from changing to a cush rear hub to ease engine strain.

[Bogus Jim]

For South Dakota you would need to add a license plate light, and brake light, minimum. I'm not sure if stock bike has a horn, either.

There are a couple WR450F's running around the Hills. I have ridden with one of the guys. It has ungodly amounts of torque, he wheelies it on the trail at 40 mph. 

[Lonesome Dave]

Hey GB, is this the farkle one or a different one?

[greatbuffalo]

Thanks for the info guys.

Dave, this is a newer machine, 03. The other is a 99. This one is pretty stock but I'm waiting to hear from the dealer that has it. I just sent him an email late this afternoon. They are asking 1995.00.

The 99 is already road ready but priced at 2900.00. If I could talk him into 2500.00 I may consider it but not at 2900. Still thinking I'd be better off starting with a factory DS though.

[jacin theis]

Would you be interested in an '06 WR250F thats already streeted? Has a skid plate and radiator guards already, plus a high quality seat pad . Runs sweet and has super fun suspension. I have been contemplating selling it to get the wife a trip worthy bike. it might be more than you want to spend at $2,900. just kicking it around......

[Sportfaller]

Jacin, my dad may be in, I'll ask him...

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[greatbuffalo]

Jacin, yes I would be interested.
Send me an email with the particulars and pics please.
Thanks

[Osnabrock]

So, what happened here?
Did I miss the sale?  Is this the bike, that I read about in a different thread, that you're picking up Great Buffalo?

[greatbuffalo]

I ended up working a deal with Jacin for his plated WR250F. Picking it up this weekend and hoping to be able to ride it this weekend too. Can't wait.

I passed on the 450 as was kick start only. I'm gettin' too old for that stuff.

[Osnabrock]

Very nice.
The 450 is a lot of bike.
I'm eager to hear how you like the 250.  That's a nice bike I bet.
It's nice when a bike gets passed along like that.
Enjoy and post some photos.

[greatbuffalo]

I'm sure it will be a fun ride. My family and friends are predicting I'll get hurt on it, We'll see but they know me well.