need more ground clearance.

[Red 99 400ex]

I dont know about you guys but when I ride in the woods, my 400ex bottoms out ALOT. nothing worse than getting HIGH CENTERED on the swing arm guard. I know a taller tire will help but how tall can I go? 22's 23's hmmmmm

[brian-250]

22's, when i rode my ex thru woods the recon does fine in i got stuck!:o :eek2:

[cdalejef]

try running 22" rears, It helps me alot at muddy races.

[UglyMotha™]

i don't see any mud in that pic :huh:confused:

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by UglyMotha™
i don't see any mud in that pic :huh:confused: See they guy in the Freddy Crugar sweater in the background......he has some in his hand.

[UglyMotha™]

LMAO............ "Freddy crugar sweater" :blah:

[Hotdog]

i thougth that was Rico :blah:

[Red 99 400ex]

what tire do you guys reccomend.. are those Kenda Klaws in the picture?

[hondarider2006]

For trail riding, some 22" razrs would suit you well:)

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by Red 99 400ex
what tire do you guys reccomend.. are those Kenda Klaws in the picture? No, their 22" Knarly's. Klaws are for hardpack.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
try running 22" rears, It helps me alot at muddy races.
WOW! Look how clean the rears are compared to the fronts.

What are on the front and would a different style be better?

[Red 99 400ex]

jeff@quadshop.. when you run 22's do you change the front sprocket? maybe a 13T do you think I will need to? as far as hills and such..

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by JOEX
WOW! Look how clean the rears are compared to the fronts.

What are on the front and would a different style be better? The fronts are Klaws and they do fine in the mud. I probally wasn't going fast enough in that pic to sling the mud off fronts. Rear tires clean easier because the spin faster.

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by JOEX
WOW! Look how clean the rears are compared to the fronts.

What are on the front and would a different style be better? My ATK has tons of power so that isn't an issue. I used to drop 1 tooth on my 250R. You would just have to try it on your 400ex and see how it feels.

Originally posted by Red 99 400ex
jeff@quadshop.. when you run 22's do you change the front sprocket? maybe a 13T do you think I will need to? as far as hills and such..


Well I have a 400ex with motor work and still feel it's necessary to drop to down a tooth on the front sprocket when running 22's. That bottom end power comes in handy on hill climbs and tight rutted sections..

:cool:

[Red 99 400ex]

If I drop one tooth, will I need a new chain? my chain is pretty old I am asuming even the stocker... should I just change the back tires or fronts too

[cdalejef]

If your chain adjust ment is all the way back, then you will need a new chain. If you have adjustment left then you should be ok.

Your best bet is to go ahead and purchase a full sprocket and chain set..;)