I have ridden an '02 450 and an 04 450 and have noticed that the 02 blows through the travel front and rear on big hits esp. the G-out type. The 04 is way better, also the seat to peg distance is more on the04 which is way better for me 6' tall and the 02 was cramped is the '03 closer to an 02 or an04. I have a line on a new left over 03 for about $900 less I love the 04 I just want try and $ave some $. Any comments would be much appreciated.