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spdKLSbtwhocare
02-26-2006, 08:54 PM
well i guess there isnt much to do w/ out any money, how about little things under 20 - 40$ and what brand would you reccomend
ride_red666
02-26-2006, 09:09 PM
all i can think of is front sprockets for that much, a k&n or uni filter is more, take the lid off
coryatver
02-26-2006, 09:19 PM
parking break block off.
spdKLSbtwhocare
02-26-2006, 09:31 PM
what does that do
02-26-2006, 09:34 PM
the parking break block off allows you to remove the p-brake mechanism and will save on rear brake wear by at least 50%...you can also remove the cable and that would be a minor weight saving...
Sleeper
02-26-2006, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by spdKLSbtwhocare
what does that do

You lose 3 or 4 pounds of the bike thats about it. You may as well remove it. The e brake on the 400 is worthless unless you like frustration;) Best bang for buck would be an air cleaner and taking off the air box lid or drilling holes in it. You may need to rejet the carb but that is super easy and the jets cost 3 or 4 bucks a peice.


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jordan_m6
02-26-2006, 09:51 PM
Originally posted by speedyquad
the parking break block off allows you to remove the p-brake mechanism and will save on rear brake wear by at least 50%...you can also remove the cable and that would be a minor weight saving...

dont forget that it loses 12 oz. and gains 5 hp and torq. :D :D :D
Sleeper
02-26-2006, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by jordan_m6
dont forget that it loses 12 oz. and gains 5 hp and torq. :D :D :D

???

Sleeper
jordan_m6
02-26-2006, 09:55 PM
just joking around

like if i were to put a sticker on i gain 5 mph:( :(
Sleeper
02-26-2006, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by jordan_m6
just joking around

like if i were to put a sticker on i gain 5 mph:( :(

I figured that out after I posted. I'm a little slow you know;)

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Sleeper
02-26-2006, 10:16 PM
Drrrrrrrrrrr?
jordan_m6
02-26-2006, 10:18 PM
yea i think it is time to get me some sleep. i will probly come home from work and wonder what the hell i was talkin bout
02-27-2006, 05:38 AM
the loss of weight was just kind of an add on joke, the brake wear is serious
kennymac131
02-27-2006, 11:33 AM
Have any of you guys heard of Gordon's Mods? These are some DIY things that a lot of guys do to their XR400's. They were figured out but some guy named Gordon (imigine that) and they seem to work well for decent increase in power. I have an XR, did the mods, and I'm very happy with them. I've been looking around and haven't seen any mention of them. I'm wondering if they are even possible on the EX.

If you haven't heard of...
http://www.4strokes.com/tech/honda/gordmods.asp

Take a look and let me know what you think for the EX. I just got my '05 and haven't yet had a chance to look into doing the same or similar mods.