I bought the 400ex! [Archive]

CHEVYZ

02-02-2006, 05:06 PM

Haha, looks like it needs a clean-up, but otherwise.. nice bike! Congrats! You will love it.. I know I love mine..........:D

underpowered

02-02-2006, 05:28 PM

how much did you end up giving for it? able to talk him down to $2k looks good, needs a bath though.

85ATC250R

02-02-2006, 05:41 PM

Yup I got her for $2000, and she just signed off the title so I didn't have to get it registered and shell out more cash.

Bigun55

02-02-2006, 07:23 PM

Awesome, Id say it was wroth $2k

journeyman

02-02-2006, 07:23 PM

I think that thing need one hella cleaning.And it might just be me but it looks like the subframe is tweaked a bit.But not bad for $2k

m1ke

02-02-2006, 08:37 PM

what is that on the left case? thats not engine oil is it??

85ATC250R

02-02-2006, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by m1ke
what is that on the left case? thats not engine oil is it??
Just grease and dirt..

m1ke

02-02-2006, 08:51 PM

oh sorta looks like the base gasket is leaking how did grease get there/why is it there

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 05:33 AM

Heres a short but sweet video of it running!!

http://tri2stroke.com/images/400ex/400ex.WMV

NCexRider

02-03-2006, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by m1ke
oh sorta looks like the base gasket is leaking how did grease get there/why is it there

Dude, why don't you let up on this guy? You were killing his other post when he was considering buying it, now you're determined to find something wrong with it now that he has. Just because you can't be satisfied with something used doesn't mean anyone else can't. Try being positive for a change, you'll win people over a lot more easily.

85ATC250R, nice purchase.;)

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by NCexRider
....85ATC250R, nice purchase.;)
Thanks!

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 06:37 AM

I started it up this morning, needed to choke it for like a minute, took the choke off and it purred like a kitten. I did notice the tinyest bit of smoke coming out of it but its black and its probably just becasue of carbon build-up in the silencer, no biggy. She still runs good, I love that 4 stroke growl! :D

rooster_20

02-03-2006, 06:41 AM

I think it looks sweet stop thrashing him NCexRider. By the way how can you consider yourself a "southern woods rider" if you live in NORTH carolina.

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 06:57 AM

Please don't turn this into a flaming forum guys ;)

rneal

02-03-2006, 07:08 AM

Congradulations!
Now that you have it home, give it a good scrubbing a very thorough inspection. It's better to catch little problems and resolve them before they turn into big issues. Given the age, I'd replace the axle, swingarm, and wheel bearings just for good measure.

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by rneal
Congradulations!
Now that you have it home, give it a good scrubbing a very thorough inspection. It's better to catch little problems and resolve them before they turn into big issues. Given the age, I'd replace the axle, swingarm, and wheel bearings just for good measure.
Yep I'm gonna get her all cleaned and take a good look.

Gibsonia PA? Man your like 30 mins from me probably. Know where Crossroads is?

coryatver

02-03-2006, 07:21 AM

getting a bumper probley wouldn't be a bad idea either:D . Nice quad.

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by coryatver
getting a bumper probley wouldn't be a bad idea eitehr:D . Nice quad.
Yeah I was thinking of a pro-armor or IMS, I'll have to see what comes up.

Thanks guys!

rooster_20

02-03-2006, 08:57 AM

yea nevermind what i said NCexRider i thought you was talking about his quad when it really was m1ke, my bad. I just get aggravated when people try to find flaws in other peoples stuff.

NCexRider

02-03-2006, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by rooster_20
yea nevermind what i said NCexRider i thought you was talking about his quad when it really was m1ke, my bad. I just get aggravated when people try to find flaws in other peoples stuff.

Me too, that's why I said what I did to m1ke. Flaming is not becoming and is not my style.

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 01:33 PM

Well, I just got back from takin a few runs up the street with it, I'm pleased with it but I need to put new brakes on the rear before I start wheelieing like crazy. The only other complaint I have is that when driving it the handlebars are turned slightly to the right while going in a straight line. What would cause this? The bars and clamps arent bent, I dont think the arm are bent? Could I just adjust the tie-rods?

journeyman

02-03-2006, 03:40 PM

chances are the stem is twisted or bent in some way

exrider008

02-03-2006, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by journeyman
chances are the stem is twisted or bent in some way

thats what i was thinking check ur stem

rneal

02-03-2006, 05:44 PM

Impropper alignment!!!! Straighten out the bars, the adjust the tie rod ends to align the front end.

85ATC250R

02-03-2006, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by rneal
Impropper alignment!!!! Straighten out the bars, the adjust the tie rod ends to align the front end.
This is exactly what I'm gonna do.

I just ordered some parts, headlight caps, EBC sintered metal brakes, and nerfs!! And I'm bidding on a stock bumper!