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305400ex
02-27-2006, 12:45 PM
could someone please measure a 04/05 and 06 quad tech hood for a 450r for me. I measured the one I just received but it is 8" wide from the narrowest point (measured from the backside), and 19.5" long (measured from tip to tip on the backside).

I try to install it on my bike but it is too skinny. It leaves gaps, and is way too long also.

Im thinking this one must be for a 04/05 450r, or they completely messed up the order and sent me a 400ex hood.

Thanks in advance, I greatly appreciate it.
oldsandman
02-27-2006, 01:03 PM
The new hood requires you to loosen the brackets that hold the quads plastic side panels. Fit the hood then tighten the brackets in their new position.
305400ex
02-28-2006, 11:11 AM
I tried installig it yesterday again and I removed the side brackets that hold the fenders, and it seems like its gonna work. But there is still a very small gap inbetween the hood and fenders. Any suggestions on how I could get a perfect fit?
2MuchChi450R
02-28-2006, 12:42 PM
Did you happen to trim the inner part of the shrouds? There's a couple of little tabs that I ground down per Quad Tech's instructions.
02-28-2006, 01:28 PM
yea you gota cut them, quadtech hoods suck they dont even fit good
305400ex
03-03-2006, 07:33 AM
I installed the hood last night it looks awesome, I really like the look the skinny hood gives the 450r. The trick to installing it was removing the side fender brackets like oldsandman stated.

Thanks for everyone that helped, I really appreciate it. If anyone has trouble installing the quad tech skinny hood shoot me a pm and I will help you out.

I'll try and get some pics of the hood later in the day.
Pappy
03-03-2006, 07:45 AM
Originally posted by walshracer21
yea you gota cut them, quadtech hoods suck they dont even fit good

mine fit perfectly with no trimming involved.
Jersey450R
03-03-2006, 07:49 AM
Originally posted by 305400ex


I'll try and get some pics of the hood later in the day.

yes, please post pics, i want to see how it looks. cant deceide between maier one peice or just a quad tech hood.

thanks.
400exBro
03-03-2006, 09:59 AM
Please post some pics.
I have my hood on the way (the new style skinny) so any tips now will save me headace later on.
btlblwnracer
03-04-2006, 02:11 PM
not the new style but here's mine