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Honda400exrox
03-21-2006, 02:10 PM
After getting a 400EX muddy, and then powerwashing, what all needs to be lubed, and what kind of lube to use. I know the chain has to be but what else, name everything thanks in advance
troutman561
03-21-2006, 02:12 PM
Presure washing isn't good for a quad, if thats power washing is????
PolarisRider
03-21-2006, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by troutman561
Presure washing isn't good for a quad, if thats power washing is????

why not?
miller821
03-21-2006, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by Honda400exrox
After getting a 400EX muddy, and then powerwashing, what all needs to be lubed, and what kind of lube to use. I know the chain has to be but what else, name everything thanks in advance
Your bearings, all I can think of now. Post this in the maintenance section and they will give you some good answers though.
Giz400ex
03-21-2006, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by PolarisRider
why not? I believe he means by a "pressure washer" that can actually damage seals ect....
03-21-2006, 02:59 PM
pressure washing isn't bad if yo are careful...i do it all the time...i just changed the original axle bearings on my 2000 400ex a few months ago...took a heck of a hit from a tree...the bearings were bad, but the seals were like new...i have pressuer washed it from the beginning. you just have to watch where you use the different nozzle settings...
Sjorge450R
03-21-2006, 03:43 PM
you just cant use a car wash pressure washer or any thing that is like over 2500psi. Thats why I use a 1740 and it works perfect. How else do you clean this......
Honda400exrox
03-21-2006, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by troutman561
Presure washing isn't good for a quad, if thats power washing is????

We have a lil power washer, i think its around 1400 or 1300psi its not very powerful
Sjorge450R
03-21-2006, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by Honda400exrox
We have a lil power washer, i think its around 1400 or 1300psi its not very powerful

then you wont hurt any thing
Honda400exrox
03-21-2006, 04:45 PM
Originally posted by ride hard man
Your bearings, all I can think of now. Post this in the maintenance section and they will give you some good answers though.
k i will do so

what kind of oil do you use on your bearings?
400exc
03-21-2006, 05:00 PM
i just use my old oil from when i change my oil, it works good for me
PolarisRider
03-21-2006, 05:15 PM
well ive been using a 13hp 3600psi pressure washer!!!!!!:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:


OH SNAP!!!!!
Honda400exrox
03-21-2006, 07:43 PM
Bumpity bump bump, any help would be muchly apreciated
400exrider707
03-21-2006, 08:25 PM
You can use a pressure washer but just use common sense on what your spraying. Dont spray directly down the exhaust (better idea is to just get an exhaust plug) I usually tape off my airbox somehow or throw on the lid, then just be careful what your spraying with the pressure. Seals and bearings can have dirt forced in if your spraying directly at them. Sometimes its the only way to get it clean.