Is This Big Enough For Me?

[Elyk]

Hi I am new here and our family decided to start going to the desert again. The only thing I have ever ridden is a Honda 200x 3-wheeler. But I am now 6 foot 225 pounds and do you think this would be the right quad or should I go to the trx450?

[xx3003xrdrxx]

if youve never ridden a quad and have no experience than you cant handle a 450r so get the 400

[stc416rider]

Originally posted by xx3003xrdrxx
if youve never ridden a quad and have no experience than you cant handle a 450r so get the 400

yeah the 400 should be enough 4 u

[Nick110]

400ex is perfecto for u.:devil:

[400exstud]

Ditto. 400ex is very user friendly

PS: If you are wondering if a 450 is big enough, 450s are the fastest quads made.

[440racer66]

a 450 might be too much machien for a rider of your exprince level a 400ex will be good and fun for you

[csimp3]

tell me this guy isnt gonna get a 450 after being told it may be too much for him, thats like a dare, haha, but anyways, i am 6'1, 210 lbs and i love my 400ex, plenty of go power

[a-1]

if you are looking for the bigger quad the 400ex looks and feels bigger than the 450r when i sit on it and ride it. but the 450r has better over all performance minus e start. but i hear the 06 is offering e start

[Wandell]

Get the 400ex. You can modify it easily as your skill level increases and you want more power.

[Abrannan19]

and I have and o4 for sale

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/Abrannan19/DSC00874.jpg

[frankiedizzle56]

if u really want to find out go to the dealer and ask to ride them and ride the 400ex then the 450r and what ever one u like buy

[stc416rider]

Originally posted by frankiedizzle56
if u really want to find out go to the dealer and ask to ride them and ride the 400ex then the 450r and what ever one u like buy

yeah what he said

some ppl like the feel of diff quads

[a-1]

good luck finding a dealer that lets you ride one. none of the dealer around here will let you ride em. find someone that is selling a used one and test drive it.

[Elyk]

Originally posted by Abrannan19
and I have and o4 for sale

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/Abrannan19/DSC00874.jpg

That thing is clean. But the only thing is I live on the othe side of the U.S in Lakeside, California.

[Abrannan19]

thanks...wish you were closer

[frankiedizzle56]

do u know any one maybe a friend with one of these quads that would let u take a spin on it

[Elyk]

probably

[slamdak8782]

Be a man and get the 450 Is there such a thing as too fast?

[icy1155]

yes there is... you realize it when ur sittin on yer *** and yer wheeler is bout half a field away... my friend thought it would be a good idea to go out and buy a new yfz 450 and race my 400ex... he might have beat me if he coulda handled it:D

[slamdak8782]

well after he gets used to it you will be trying to catch him and will be spending a but load to catch him At least that is what I did till I got some sense and bought a new machine

[400exstud]

Is there such a thing as rider skillz? I know people that can ride a blaster faster than another person on a raptor because the person on the blaster grew up on it and knows it inside and out.

[thrasher_ex]

Originally posted by 400exstud
Is there such a thing as rider skillz? I know people that can ride a blaster faster than another person on a raptor because the person on the blaster grew up on it and knows it inside and out.

yes...there is something called rider skills. say me and oh...idk john natalie had equal quads. yeah....exactally

[slamdak8782]

yep thrasher you could take him hes a sissy.

[400exstud]

^^^Yup.:p

[Elyk]

I decided to go with the...(Drumroll please) The trx450r

[xx3003xrdrxx]

lmao , just dont get killed and hold on.:D

[400EX QUADER]

haha, I agree.. whats ur name and location?? I'll keep lookin in the obituaries for sumone dieing on a 450r.:D

[Elyk]

Originally posted by 400EX QUADER
haha, I agree.. whats ur name and location?? I'll keep lookin in the obituaries for sumone dieing on a 450r.:D

Lakeside,CA

[400EX QUADER]

k, LOL:devil:

[440bigborekit]

you will be fine on a 450r and no they are not the fastest quads made a quadzilla is the fastest quad made............... just ride it smart and know your limits and your be ok........

[texasame]

get the 400ex its perfect for you

[MAD450r]

I did notice the power delivery was very similar to the 200x's so I got use to it very fast. Hardest part for me was getting use to turning later and not having to power slide all corners like I had to on my 200x.
Now that I have been riding 4 wheelers a few years I stepped up to the 450r, I have to say it took a bit to get use to all the power it had with hrc installed from the dealer. I then added my sparks exhaust [which I had ordered before I picked up the 04 450r]. After that I was actually intimidated by it for a while. So I then had to setup the suspension. Once I did that I feel much more comfortable ripping around on the 450r.

If its all the power you want. I mean if thats why you are choosing the 450r. I ride my 416ex alot with stock 450rs and I can beat them and hang with them n/p. Now if we hit the road or a drag strip over 300 feet they will kill me. So really I'd recommend a used slightly built 400-426ex with suspension to start out with. Can probly find a decent setup one for 4000$ or lesss.

[Elyk]

Originally posted by MAD450r
. So really I'd recommend a used slightly built 400-426ex with suspension to start out with. Can probly find a decent setup one for 4000$ or lesss. [/B]

Sounds a lot better then jumping strait into a 450.

[trx400exxracer]

Originally posted by Abrannan19
and I have and o4 for sale

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/Abrannan19/DSC00874.jpg

If I were you I would look into getting his quad it is very well mantained and cleaned

[Elyk]

Yeah But he lives on the othe side of the united states. I live in California.

[trx400exxracer]

well at least get a 400ex if you don't want to kill yourself I have been riding for 12 years and I have finaly worked my way up to a 400 not because of my weight or age but because of my skills my brother has a 06 450r and let me tell you it is not a begginer quadwith the new 12:1 compression ratio piston that thng strait up hauls without any mods

if you want something that is quick just buy a used and modded 400ex I know there are plenty to choose from in California

[hondajoe05]

Originally posted by a-1
good luck finding a dealer that lets you ride one. none of the dealer around here will let you ride em. find someone that is selling a used one and test drive it.

:confused: everydealer around here lets everyone test drive their bikes they let me test drive em and im only 15


the 400ex sits up higher than the 450r

i like the ride of the 400ex better but whos knows what you like but im probably moving up next year for racing

[MAD450r]

My 450r sits higher and even when both were in stock form the 450r is higher.

[hondajoe05]

im srry for posy=ting something wrong maybe it was jus adjusted for a smaller person? cuz im a big guy to 6'2 245 and it felt little to me for some reason

[hondajoe05]

posting*

[MAD450r]

I was just stating my opinion. If you look at spec's the seat height is higher on the 450r.

[Abrannan19]

hey yall about that test riding thing go directly to the honda website and type your zip code and it tells you surrounding cycle shops in you area and gives you a legend to tell you wether that dealer wil or will not allow test drive ..there are 5 dealerships within 50 miles of me ..honda dealers that is and only one will allow test drive/rides.. here is the link aera on page is located to the right

http://powersports.honda.com/atvs/index.asp?bhcp=1