This guy is one of the most respectful riders I've ever seen(and I'm fricken old). You can see it in his vids and I've seen him on the track (GH) several times. He's one of the fastest guys, yet when he gets into a group he ALWAYS gives the other riders a wide birth-especially kids. I've seen him on a flyer but when he gets in behind someone be it hitting a jump or a turn, he'll shut it down to avoid spooking another rider. He's great to learn good lines from and get a tow over jumps you haven't hit before too😊

@CasMoto

2 ай бұрын

Thank You for the more than kind words, I appreciate it! Always up for a tow at the local tracks too

@dustinmartin4599

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@CasMoto gonna be there this Saturday? Ill be hitting glen helen for the first time. A tow always makes me more comfortable on a new track

@CasMoto

2 ай бұрын

@@dustinmartin4599 Not this weekend for me, but have fun checking out GH regardless! Lots of similar-minded riders usually out there for a good follow. Enjoy

Great vid. Thanks for listing the sag and fork height. Was the rest sprocket 50T abd were you running a 114L or 116L chain? Trying to get an idea how far back the rear axle is compared to stock.

@CasMoto

3 ай бұрын

Great question and thank you for the kind words. This was my last ride day before some bike prep/updates, so I had stock 13/50 gearing and 114L chain this particular day. That places the axle middle/forward even with a 20+ hour stretched chain. Have since gone to a 13/51 ratio with a proper gold 116L chain, which moves the axle back quite a bit (13/50 with 116L would almost be as far rearward as you can go) - Much improved in my opinion! Especially with stock exhaust and when running 91 pump fuel. Changing either exhaust, fuel, or ECU will perk it up, but I don't believe 450 riders should have to resort to such measures...

@CasMoto

3 ай бұрын

@@MX-nv7zb Kawi/Yamaha pros and cons: Kawi is easier to ride, front brake is better, smoother/more linear power character, more forgiving for the average rider. 24' KX450 lacks punch (in stock trim), first-year production models always mean waiting on parts/unknown durability/reliability, good handling but quicker front end than before, and it's physically heavier (and feels it for those coming off the lighter/perkier 2019-2023's). YZ450F engine is way more aggressive/race ready in stock trim, mapping and power tuner app are superior to Kawasaki's, hour meter and lap timer programmed in, great KYB suspension means many can get away with just springs before a revalve, and the overall quality is usually a tick better. Cons are that it's simply ALOT of bike. I've had more sketchy moments on the 23/24' YZ450F's once I'm tired/fatigued over any other bike (except those with air forks...). Engineering and working on them also takes some getting used to. Setup is also a little more critical to find perfect balance and can lack ease of use from track to track. Haven't ridden the new 24.5'+ Austrian platforms, as I haven't been formally invited to test anything from the brands since 2023 model year. Brought too much attention to the air fork maintenance requirements and stiffer frame compared to the preceding models (2019-2022), and apparently someone in the company did not appreciate that. Shame, because the all-new (more forgiving) frame and awesome features like LitPro compatibility and tuning capabilities are truly exciting. Hopefully this changes at some point, but for now I have very little insight into these always competitive machines. Great questions, thanks for watching, and enjoy that new dialed in suspension! AHM does good work and that customization always makes a new bike feel even better. Cheers