04-18-2002, 07:56 AM
I bought a 400ex about a year and half ago. I am extremely happy with it. EVERYTHING IS STOCK on it. I live in Virginia where I mostly trail ride in the woods. Most of the time trail riding is spent searching for jumps. Once in a blue moon I like to go to a track and abuse my body.
Anyway, here is my problem...
I want to do some customizing. Unfortunately, I don't know what I should do to it. Everytime I think about doing something to it, I realize that it may not be a smart idea, because (blah, blah, blah).
For instance...
Exhaust- I want to put a new exhaust system or muffler on it, for more mid to top end, to beat my friends Raptor ;-) Well, then I start thinking that I ride in places where a spark arrestor is needed AND I don't want to be too obnoxious with the noise.
Nerf Bars- Want them for safety, but don't want them to get caught up on trees or branches in the woods. (I don't really know if this happens, just a thought.)
Handlebars- I want some new bars that allow me to stand up a bit easier and don't have as much of a sweep. I am afraid if I buy the Renthal ATV bars, they will really be the same feel as the stock bars on it right now. aka waste of money.
Do you see where I am going with this??? I don't ride motocross, even though I love the way the motocross ATV's look and ride.
Anyway...please, if anyone has suggestions on some trial riding upgrades, please let me know.
THANK YOU!
Anyway, here is my problem...
I want to do some customizing. Unfortunately, I don't know what I should do to it. Everytime I think about doing something to it, I realize that it may not be a smart idea, because (blah, blah, blah).
For instance...
Exhaust- I want to put a new exhaust system or muffler on it, for more mid to top end, to beat my friends Raptor ;-) Well, then I start thinking that I ride in places where a spark arrestor is needed AND I don't want to be too obnoxious with the noise.
Nerf Bars- Want them for safety, but don't want them to get caught up on trees or branches in the woods. (I don't really know if this happens, just a thought.)
Handlebars- I want some new bars that allow me to stand up a bit easier and don't have as much of a sweep. I am afraid if I buy the Renthal ATV bars, they will really be the same feel as the stock bars on it right now. aka waste of money.
Do you see where I am going with this??? I don't ride motocross, even though I love the way the motocross ATV's look and ride.
Anyway...please, if anyone has suggestions on some trial riding upgrades, please let me know.
THANK YOU!