For myself I wouldn’t, but I would say its possible. The cushion seat is super comfortable to me and the positioning feels great. I think I’d be good on long rides with rhino grips on. I’ve only taken it about 25-30 miles deep though haha

@@Guccighandhi thank you for watching! Cool name hahah

@@Harpeia hi! Its not to improve performance but to reduce the slack in the throttle. That way you dont have to travel as far to get the power you need. I guess in a way it is improving how the throttle performs 🤔…

@@angellujan7644 don’t worry friend, inside the hood is made a way where the rain veers off the sides. The only rust you need to worry about are the replaceable metal vents. Bend the tabs and replace with home depot ones ☺️

THANK YOU!!!! That is not a thing that you wish to give out when its needed. 💀

@@Harpeia yeah it was horrible!! Shook off when I was driving a few times. Ill find a different way to announce it too…

@@user-te4jh8qh9p thank you! Most of them are universal (for aftermarket seats)but sometimes you’ll need to plan how to raise or lower them if you get the cheap ones. I used a few oversized nuts back in the day. The con is that you’ll have less threads holding your seat. You can also buy longer bolts to correct that issue. Universal brackets should fit universal seats (most of them, anyway)

@@MotoChrispy ayeee the motochrispy the vet! Thank you man. Im gonna try to upload the revs soon, just been behind on work 🥲

Yeah true. Honestly being a vinyl professional, I think your nearest vinyl company could probably make the design and size it properly. Doesnt look too bad!

There are a few items that label with SS but yeah not a whole lot out there right now. Probably will be a few years 😢

Yeah even a little gloss would’ve made it nice lol

@@GTCharlie how’s the steering stabilizer holding up?

@@donol1630 horrible! Thats my next goal this weekend, to update you guys on that…!

Thats a great tip! I cant believe I didnt even think of that lmao

Thank you man! I got a few more things on the way and tail tidy is definitely one if them :) thanks again for watching!!

Its no problem at all. At first I used to care a lot about that, but I just taught myself to only stay on one foot instead. When I stand on it, I only get to the balls of my feet (5’7”). Otherwise, the one leg method has been really kind to me haha

@@GTCharlie that’s what everyone tells me and it’s just a bit of a worry for me like I just don’t wanna look a fool

@@japhethesparza8914 you got this bro!

Thank you so much for watching! Filming the exhaust revving video next, but its so loud haha. I saw! I’ve opted out of name brand after hearing little differences between the sound (really in it just for that). I ended up getting another cheap exhaust. I couldnt justify buying one over even $100 lol. Are you getting the Yoshimura??

@@GTCharlie Oh no, I'm directly buying (not sure I like the Cl-C too) the SR-S, I don't think that there is much difference but the stock exhaust sound and looks way better. Also it cost 500$ more or 1000$. I'm still wondering what to get. I live in a village near one small and one big city and the SR-S is nice go for this, but I also like to travel a lot so I'm also wondering if the CL-C will be better for me 😅

@@GTCharlie So the difference in the new version is the front is adjustable, it has the display from the 800NK, it has traction control, new exhaust, and some better connectivity with your phone and it costs just 500 more

@@va_bg thats a way better deal!! Idve definitely gone for it were it an option at the time for me

I can’t find the sr-s anywhere in a reasonable driving distance, same with the Aprila 457. To be honest I don’t even think they sell the sr-s in the states.

Thank you man! Lets blow up together!

@@GTCharlie Lets! we got to attend a show together this year! Just like old times!

@@2slo4uyeah we need to do that soon!!

How do you like it?? Where in WA??

Seatle. I loved it so far. 600+ miles

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!!

I have regrets.😂 its not terrible though hahah

Hey! Pretty much the throttle has a LOT of slack. I noticed it as well when I examined a few of them. The service guy agreed, took it to the back and reduced the slack / freeplay. You can do it at home too! He did it in about 2 minutes

@@GTCharlie haven't ridden a bike before and don't know much about them, thinking of getting this as my first bike, what does slack (/Freeplay) mean in this case? And what could I search up to fix this issue myself once I do get the bike? 😅

@@decshado69 ahh i got you bro! Imagine if you’re driving a car right… Then you push the gas in an inch. Nothing happens. Its loose. Another inch. Its loose. Nothing happens. All of a sudden, the next inch you push in, you feel a slight resistance and you finally see the car moving forward. Thats like the bikes throttle. It has a lot of slack in the throttle at first. You can correct it by adjusting the throttle to have less free play. So then, it won’t feel like you’re trying to do a muscle-up on your throttle while trying to pass someone on the freeway :)

@@GTCharlie great analogy man, now I get it. Thank you so much for the replies and explanations, when I get this bike I'll definitely get this adjusted as well!

@@decshado69no problem man! Just holler if you need me!

Id say absolutely yes. You’d have the experience already to deal with turns and issues in the road, so I feel like 400-600 would be a fun experience for you. You might get bored if you’re a super speed demon though hahah. But otherwise, you’d have sufficient power to pass people on the freeway and look good doing it! My best advice to you would be… a test drive is always free ;)

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Ong bro fucked up

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Got two exhausts in the way!

Let me hear yours!! :)

Really?? Maybe my glove might actually be too big or something... Or maybe I just move around a lot? Hahah

​@@GTCharlie Maybe haha! And i'm completly with you with aliexpress. The bike is chinese so a lot of the aftermarket parts i found were oem for the 450SR. Thanks for the video btw.

@@adamlaferriere3791 I appreciate you watching! I ended up buying a lot of parts and recording my installs + rating them but the more I ride it, the more issues I found with them... No OEMs but aftermarket parts for cosmetics and grip pads and all. The pads literally just fell off. LOL

Any differences between the 2023 and 2024 models?

@@SHD_Agent6514 only esthetic changes. For 2024 the decals are gone and the gas tank color fits the color of the bike.

Ikr I think about that every ride out 😫

I understand your concern but trust me, not everything coming out of China is bad. Do worry about the parts availability after this tariff though LOL. This is my favorite bike out of any I've bought and I'd 100% recommend it to you man :) 350-400 miles so far, no problems whatsoever

@@GTCharlie yess thank you lol

2 yr warranty❤

I heard they use KMT parts

@@GTCharlieyeah, the idea that Chinese things are bad quality is honestly a disgusting culture towards a people that have provided us excellent manufacturing and goods for a century now. People who dont buy american, say things like that because they have no clue of reality. They have no sense of what its like to make ANYTHING. Its not simple. Try buying something as simple as sun tan lotion made in the USA. Its terrible. China needs to be respected for all theyve done for america. Seriously. F all the territory BS theyve supplied us all so much for so cheap and NOT by choice they are forced by war agreements to have to supply things for less money. It put their economy in a hole

Oh nice! Yeah super easy isnt it!? I just finished an exhaust video that I posted yesterday and kept thinking, wow 6 minutes of edited content for 3 steps felt very unnecessary lmao. For those wire plugs, I use a set of pliers and picks that’ve helped me tremendously… I hope they can attack those too. Sounds like a fun mod list man!! Hope you enjoy your new mods 😁😁😁

@@GTCharlie Tkx, i legit took the longest to get those darn cables out lol my fingers were tired haha. Hey even if it's short it's always useful for someone out there i'm sure

Ah man the 457 is so nice looking too. If I were in your shoes I’d choose the 450ss unless the 457 is way cheaper :P

@@GTCharlie I agree! I'm leaning more towards the cfmoto one as it's about 1k cheaper

@@rockyy452 Yesss! Keep me updated man. Hope it goes well for you!

Means a lot that you stopped to comment! Thank you friend :D

It aint gamin if the case aint ravin. No but seriously, I actually don’t even PC game lmao

@@GTCharlie lol that makes it even funnier. Like this might be a good thought experiment of how the pc industry has shifted so much towards entertainment in the last 10 years.

@@vali69 When I built my room, it was purely on aesthetics and futuristic ideas. I can definitely agree on that. Some people like lots of ketchup on their hot dog. Some a little. But me, I like a lot of RGB on mine

@@GTCharlie I think I outgrew it. Ten years ago in my teenage years upgrading to a new setup from my first ever pc it was the stuff to have since it was like the beginning of the trend and all prebuilt gaming mechanic keyboards started getting rgb leds and stuff. I think what played a big role for me was discovering the custom mechanical keyboard hobby and finding a monitor lamp that's a way better light source than rgb led strips. Like I started looking at the actual color of the plastics insead of getting something black with rgb leds and so that's what matters to me now, more color less rainbows. Funnily enough.

@@vali69 nice I can feel that, but I feel that more on my car than my pc :)

Right around $7k

@@GTCharlie thanks a lot man, i appreciate it

@@carlosyera3074 good luck on your buy!

Never ridden a 400cc Ninja but we do have higher displacement for what its worth 🤷‍♂️ haha

Yes

Im so glad man! Thanks for the comment and enjoy the new trunk 😉

SR-S 😩!

Thank you for the comment! I do notice its a hard thing to do when it comes to pride with bikes and engine power in the community. I think being close to getting seriously hurt multiple times changed my mind about how I move forward with bikes. I appreciate you!

I seen people move up to quick, then yeet themselves off the bike. Recover then never ride again.

Lots of options CF Moto USA, Ali Express, EBay, Amazon.

@@JessicaSimonson1976 Yeah I agree.. It was the last person I'd expect to have an injury that has that happen to as well.. :(

@@JessicaSimonson1976 I think you may be talking about parts options right? Yeah I didn't even see CF Moto USA until I came home with the bike... weird it never showed up for me. I saw eBay but it looked like overpriced Ali express product listings haha

Thank you for watching!

I can’t blame you, the acceleration is worth it haha

Whens OG FN coming out :(

Different strokes 🤷‍♂️!