should i get a 400 ex

[newrider4002001]

i was just wondering is 400 ex really worth it. is it ne better then the other 400s out there like to no which ones youve beatten in a race

[bh2285]

wow man your on a EX board I think people would tell you to get one... But Yes its the best 400 for the money and its honda.

personally i think u should get a z400 so much more modern than the 400ex

[newrider4002001]

but i heard the kawasaki will completly blow past it the only thing i really like about honda is that its so easy and cheap to find aftermarket parts

[miller821]

Originally posted by newrider4002001
but i heard the kawasaki will completly blow past it the only thing i really like about honda is that its so easy and cheap to find aftermarket parts

The kawasaki, suzuki, and dvx are all the same engine just different colored plastics.... But between them all, there all nice and I would prefer the Honda. But i'd test ride them to see which one you feel more comfortable on.

[newrider4002001]

i have already tried out an 04 kawasaki and on friday im trying out an 01 honda but im almost 100% sure im going with honda cheap parts and fast bikes:)

[Iliketogofast]

My piped, filtered and jetted 400EX got smoked by my mom's stock Z400 on a regular basis in a drag race. That was a different story in the woods, however.

[newrider4002001]

hey i have another question what color plastics can i get for the 01 400 ex now dont jump all over me i know the main ones are red and yellow but on the interent i have seen green and black so im just wandering if you have ever encountered that

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by newrider4002001
i was just wondering is 400 ex really worth it. is it ne better then the other 400s out there like to no which ones youve beatten in a race

theres really only one other 400 out there and its the z/kfx/dvx 400. those are liquid cooled and have slightly more top speed. i would go with the ex they are more reliable and they are slightly less tippy.

[AR15 guy]

I'm not going to lie the z400's are NICE machines. IMO it has a better suspension stock but parts are more expensive.

400ex's rock. Very reliable, good power, and very easy to mod. You won't find a bike that is easier to mod. Except maybe an xr400 ;)

[miller821]

Originally posted by newrider4002001
hey i have another question what color plastics can i get for the 01 400 ex now dont jump all over me i know the main ones are red and yellow but on the interent i have seen green and black so im just wandering if you have ever encountered that
You can get practically any color you want for pink to silver to black, anything from maier.

[newrider4002001]

really do i have to change my stock headlight poistion and is it way more expensive then factory plastic

yes go for the 400ex

and if you can afford it, maby go for the 450r depending what you are going todo

its well worth it

[newrider4002001]

no i cant really afford the 450r im looking more for a second hand bike and i found the perfect 400 ex thanx though my buddy has a 450 so maybe ill get to try it out to see what every ones talking about

[miller821]

Originally posted by newrider4002001
really do i have to change my stock headlight poistion and is it way more expensive then factory plastic

You can keep your headlights, or take them off if you want race cut fenders.

[quads14589]

get a 400ex i got a 03 400ex like 5 weeks ago and its the best machine ive owned.

[Groundworx]

I just bought a 400EX. It is my 2nd one. I bought an 02 new, then got a Raptor, then a tricked out 250R, then a Blaster, but I always missed the EX most of all. So I bought another one this weekend. It is an 01 and I only gave $2k for it. Plastic is pretty rough, but it has a full E-series pipe, K&N, rev-box, jet kit, and a high compression piston. I think it is 11:1. I definetly think it is faster than my Raptor was. There is new factory plastic on ebay for $200, so at most, I will have 2200 in it. That piston makes a hell of a difference. If you want speed, I would definetly recommend that. Basically though, the EX is very reliable and predictable. I haven't ridden the LTZ/KFX/DVX. The only thing that might steer me towards one of those would be the reverse, but I have only been in mabey 2 or 3 situations where I wished I had reverse. I think the 400EXs are probably the best all around machine. I am not a hardcore racer. I don't do big jumps. I put around with my kids and ride fast with my friends and the 400EX is comfortable and seem to accomadate both.

[400exrida06]

Hey what kind of price is that guy asking for that bike, if you dont mind me asking, just being curious

[AR15 guy]

I think most people get carried away when looking for a quad/dirt bike.

I do some decent jumps but I have never raced or anything. I know I do not need a brand new 450r. But some people just think they need the biggest and baddest.

The EX's are very reliable machines. I would recommend them. Plus the aftermarket is ridiculous.

[ohsobad_chevy]

One quad will pick up where the other quad lacks and vise versa. Theyre will always be pros and cons of each quad, just pick the one that fits you and you will be happy with your choice. :D