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wheelinforlife
09-16-2006, 10:44 PM
Ok its been about 1 and a half years since i drove my 400ex. What do i need to do? Is the oil still fine? I know i need to tighten my rear hubs to the axle. THey keep coming lose! I do not want to hurt the engine at all so all tips would be helpful thanks!
Honda4lyphe
09-17-2006, 01:49 AM
Its probably gonna tak awhile to start, when it finally does let it idel and rev it for about 10 minutes, dont give it hell just rev it. I doubt you really need to tighten anything if its just been sitting there, and when you 1st start it it'll probably smoke briefly, as for the oil im not really sure, but id go ahead and do it anyways just to be safe. (sorry if you already started it up, if you did most of my info is useless lol)
ilpadrino113
09-17-2006, 09:37 AM
yes you shol definitely change the oil. and make sure nothing's gotten into the air filter.
bubba's400ex
09-17-2006, 10:52 AM
did you run the carburater dry before u put it away the last time?
ir not you need to get the old gas out and put fresh in and clean the carburater because it is gummed up. and definatlly change the oil.
good luck!
wheelinforlife
09-17-2006, 11:53 AM
Thanks, I have not done anything yet. I need to put fresh gas in there that is for sure. What should i do about my hubs on my axle? Is this common?
bubba's400ex
09-17-2006, 12:29 PM
do you have the little cotter pin in them?
wheelinforlife
09-17-2006, 04:22 PM
Yes i do.
Kansas400ex
09-17-2006, 04:28 PM
drain out the old gas, put in new gas, drain oil, out in new oil, the carb might have some dirt in it so you might want to clean it. check the airfilter it will probably need cleaning, tire pressure.
bubba's400ex
09-17-2006, 07:20 PM
if you have the cotter pin in them then they will only come a little loose witch is fine, there going to do that.
stalefish_132
09-17-2006, 11:12 PM
you shouldn't need to change the oil unless it was due when you parked it. oil breaks down from heat and time being run, not sitting. allthought new oil is cheap to do and then you know its good. i'd make sure the battery is fully charged, new gas, clean the carb and make sure the airfilter is good and clean. and use the choke because you'll need it!
good luck;)