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480r#121
08-02-2007, 02:59 AM
thats kool man that 400 runs pretty good
u got any work done to it?

480r#121
08-02-2007, 03:01 AM
if it doesnt rain too much more for the rest of the week i think we are goin again this sunday
if anyoon in here wants to go to the spillway

CHEVYZ
08-02-2007, 06:09 AM
We might be out there....I will LYK.

CHEVYZ
08-02-2007, 09:29 AM
Originally posted by bayou boy
going to pick up an R next week hopefully.

Oh yeah, also, if you are gonna get a new one, Brookhaven Honda has some really cool deals. They were the best that we found. Don't know if you get any kind of special deal or anything, just throwing that out there.

Mc. Muffin
08-03-2007, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by CHEVYZ
I have not, but I know some people who have and they really seem to like it.
Cool, I'm trying to make a ride to Wildwood before I leave for school in late August - Early September.
If you are up to a little MX I will PM you if I decide to go.



400exriderz.....before you say some smart arse remark.....don't.

400eXr1d3rZ
08-03-2007, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by Mc. Muffin

400exriderz.....before you say some smart arse remark.....don't.

Aww, don't get all defensive, c'mon...I was just playing around :(

480r#121, I may be going to the spillway sunday if I find a place for my rear rezzie to be mounted, I just got my shocks in yesterday, axis fronts and TCS rear, i mounted my damn rear backwards :mad:

Anyway, it hasn't much done to it, pipe, filter, jetted...and the shocks and some other cosmetic things, I still have ot put on my nerfs, pro-tapers, lsr axle, and my brakelines (that i haven't recieved yet)

Mc. Muffin
08-03-2007, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
Aww, don't get all defensive, c'mon...I was just playing around :(


LOL
I was sorta just messing around. You know every time I post something about Yamaha you say smart arse remarks :devil: Your such a smartazz :blah:

400eXr1d3rZ
08-03-2007, 05:32 PM
Originally posted by Mc. Muffin
LOL
I was sorta just messing around. You know every time I post something about Yamaha you say smart arse remarks :devil:
Your such a smartazz :blah:

The truth hurts :devil:

Mc. Muffin
08-03-2007, 05:34 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
The truth hurts :devil:
Oh I forgot to add... I just installed my AC Pro Peg Nerfs and they were a pain in the arse to mount. Good luck :p

400eXr1d3rZ
08-03-2007, 05:36 PM
Originally posted by Mc. Muffin
Oh I for got to add... I just installed my AC Pro Peg Nerfs and they were a pain in the arse to mount. Good luck :p

Yeah, well, uhh... It says I have to drill a hole in my god damn pegs!!!!!!! GAH! I don't want to do that... is that like mandatory that I drill those holes? Or can my quad live without it?

Mc. Muffin
08-03-2007, 05:52 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
Yeah, well, uhh... It says I have to drill a hole in my god damn pegs!!!!!!! GAH! I don't want to do that... is that like mandatory that I drill those holes? Or can my quad live without it?

Maybe the 400EX's and the YFZ450's are different because all I needed to do is unbolt the stock pegs, peg mounts and heel guards and then bolt the pro peg mounts that were supplied by AC Racing and then wedge the two ends together and mount the front brackets to the engine mounts.

Do you have regular nerfs or pro pegs nerfs?

400eXr1d3rZ
08-03-2007, 05:58 PM
Propegs with build in heelgaurds.

Mc. Muffin
08-03-2007, 07:13 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
Propegs with build in heelgaurds.

I dunno but shouldn't you be able to take off the stock pegs since your nerf bars have pegs mounted on them?
I don't know much about Honda quads but maybe bayou boy or chevyz can help.

If you necessary need to drill a couple holes in your pegs it shouldn't be a hastle....nothing a cordless drill can't handle. :p

400eXr1d3rZ
08-04-2007, 10:18 PM
picture of the new stuff

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=310738

strtlegl
08-05-2007, 12:46 AM
When were you guys at LA DUNES?

We went July 6-8

480r#121
08-05-2007, 03:28 AM
hey everybody hittin up spill way later today

bayou boy
08-05-2007, 03:59 PM
i have the x factor with pro pegs. yes you have to drill a hole. so ez a caveman can do it. mine had the holes predrilled in the stainless pegs just had to set it where i wanted it and use the pegs as a template to mark the holes then drill. the ac should be similiar. we were at the dunes the weekend before the 4th.

bayou boy
08-06-2007, 06:38 PM
labor day weekend....la dunes?

400eXr1d3rZ
08-06-2007, 06:55 PM
Actually, I may be able to make this trip! That is if I get my gaskets changes, axle on, and nerfs on soon. I've been working my *** off trying to get the axle nut off, I got the jamnut seperated from the axle nut, but The axle nut will not turn ANYMORE and it a pain in the ***, I threading the axle nut on and off and only getting an inch closer to off each damn time...I'm getting sick of it and about to just bring it to the dealer.

bayou boy
08-11-2007, 08:35 PM
look at what is lurking in my garage

bayou boy
08-11-2007, 08:36 PM
going try it out at the spillway tomorrow:D

400eXr1d3rZ
08-11-2007, 08:52 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
going try it out at the spillway tomorrow:D

Man I sure wish I could make it!

bayou boy
08-14-2007, 07:24 PM
wiggins aka sand hill this sunday?

400eXr1d3rZ
08-14-2007, 08:04 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
wiggins aka sand hill this sunday?

It's a possibly I'll make this trip.

bayou boy
08-23-2007, 06:23 PM
labor day weekend....la dunes:D

400eXr1d3rZ
08-24-2007, 07:55 AM
I can't get my LSR axle on :mad:

RagunCajun
08-25-2007, 04:01 PM
Going to the spillway tomarrow. Anybody else going?

bayou boy
08-25-2007, 08:15 PM
no spillway for me for a while....we went 2 sundays ago and it sucked bad. all rutted no place to really open it up. also the woods section is closed. hey ragun...we talked on planet sand my name there is timmy p. we went ride today on our trails off the kraemer road today. the more i ride the 450 the more i like it. it begs to be ridden hard. i rode the ol' 400 today for about 5 minutes. no comparison it felt so slow and bulky. lol it is officially the wifes quad now

RagunCajun
08-25-2007, 10:54 PM
damn man, ya shoulda called me up haha. I was busy wrenchin on the shee to get her ready for tomarrow. As long as my gasket on the clutch cover holds up, ill be rippin it up.

And yeah i went like 3 weekends ago and it wasnt that great. It was my first time there. 1 section was closed and there wasnt any place i could get pass 4th really. I got called out to drag by a yfz450. i was so excited.

Yeah those 450's are nice but i love my shee. It's not fast but it's fun!

HB-Roost
08-28-2007, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
no spillway for me for a while....we went 2 sundays ago and it sucked bad. all rutted no place to really open it up. also the woods section is closed. hey ragun...we talked on planet sand my name there is timmy p. we went ride today on our trails off the kraemer road today. the more i ride the 450 the more i like it. it begs to be ridden hard. i rode the ol' 400 today for about 5 minutes. no comparison it felt so slow and bulky. lol it is officially the wifes quad now Hey, when are ya'll leaving?

bayou boy
08-28-2007, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by HB-Roost
Hey, when are ya'll leaving?

for the dunes? friday afternoon late...u in?

HB-Roost
08-28-2007, 07:08 PM
I am not sure yet...I think I am going pick up an 07 Saturday, but I don't know if I will make it out there yet or not. I think I have your #, I will give you a call if things work out and I make it out there.

bayou boy
08-29-2007, 07:18 PM
all dressed up and ready for the dance

400eXr1d3rZ
08-30-2007, 10:11 PM
anyone know how to get a stock brakehub on an LSR axle? it will NOT go on.

HB-Roost
08-31-2007, 04:56 AM
Originally posted by bayou boy
all dressed up and ready for the dance She's lookin' mighty purty! haha

RagunCajun
09-01-2007, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
all dressed up and ready for the dance

id like to drag against that. I dont think id lose my too many lengths...

bayou boy
09-03-2007, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
anyone know how to get a stock brakehub on an LSR axle? it will NOT go on.

a big az hammer may do it. i need more paddle the 8 extremes i use on the 400 are not enough:mad: it spins way to much out the hole. we had a good rain up there sat afternoon. once the sand was wet it hooked real good. it is faster than jerimiah's on the top end. guess i will be buying another set of paddles. my garage already looks like tire kingdom. i wont be riding for a few weeks i am bringing it in tomorrow for the starter clutch recall then i will be shipping the shocks off to gt thunder for a revalve and new link. then fast flex bars and a precision stabilizer i should be good to go in the handling dept for a while.

RagunCajun
09-03-2007, 02:08 PM
It's nice to see someone worrying about handling/suspension rather than raw power. Let us know how she turns out when you get your goodies back.

bayou boy
09-03-2007, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
It's nice to see someone worrying about handling/suspension rather than raw power. Let us know how she turns out when you get your goodies back.

that also makes you faster more than motor mods cuz u can control it better as the quad will handle the terrain better. the 450 has a decent suspension....except the bucking on the rear:mad: the gt link is supposed to cancel that....another added benefit of the suspension work is it helps the wheelie factor which means i can launch harder:D i also want to ditch the ac nerfs...i hate them. they came on the quad so i gave them a chance....total crap the x factors i use on the 400 are way better. i find the aluminum pegs are crap compared to the stainless and the nerfs work themselves loose to the point where you can move them about a 1/2" up and down....yes all the bolts are tight. i just dont see them holding up banging bars and bouncing off trees. i may go with the rath or ims set up they seems to be built alot better.

HB-Roost
09-03-2007, 03:22 PM
Very nice...awesome that it is faster than Jeremiahs on the top. I wonder why?...is it the green wire mod doing the trick or just the exhaust or what?

Sorry I couldn't make it. Plans were a bit delayed, and I am not going pick one up until next weekend. I am getting it new, though, and that is why...all of the bikes I go look at end up disappointing me, so I figure I better do it right the first time. Honda has a $500 bonus buck deal going on right now, so I will be able to pick it up and get the HRC kit and whatnot for free with it....so that ain't too bad since that is what I am looking for.

Tell me how you like that suspention work and whatnot after, also. I will be following in pretty much the same path. I am gonna order some extremes probably after this weekend, so afterwards I will be ready to rip whenever you get your shocks back.

RagunCajun
09-03-2007, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
that also makes you faster more than motor mods cuz u can control it better as the quad will handle the terrain better. the 450 has a decent suspension....except the bucking on the rear:mad:
Even with a stock 450r, it's tons better in terms of handling than my banshee haha. I did some suspension work but im sure yall stock bikes handle much better.

People here(local) only care about who's faster in a strait line. But then again the locals dont ride their bikes much. I about the only one heh.

bayou boy
09-03-2007, 07:22 PM
the 450 handles alot better than the 400 but there is still room for improvement i played with the settings a little but a revalve to my weight should help it more. i like the straight line thing but i also love zipping through the trails. i have the green wire mod where he has the fancy dynatec....i have a rossier where he has the sparks. i dunno from what i see the ignition is a waste of $$$$. i think the jetting may be the biggest difference....i know he is fatter on his main....i didnt give that one up:devil: the dunes were packed people were even parked on the road. i never saw that many people there before. it was a good trip except for tommy.....smoked his clutch the first night.

HB-Roost
09-03-2007, 07:29 PM
Damn...wish I could have made it even more haha. Sucks for Tommy. That guy has some BAD luck, eh?

bayou boy
09-03-2007, 07:46 PM
yes he does to make it worse before the clutch went the wife was running side by side with him on his 12:5:1 416....her 110lb wet vs his 210lb lol...he was a lil quiet. she is adapting good i worked with her on her launch i need to work with her on the whoops though....that is where she chickens out

HB-Roost
09-03-2007, 07:50 PM
Ouch! Good for her, kind of funny about him, though. If somebody light like her could really master one of these bikes they would be deadly for sure!

bayou boy
09-04-2007, 06:32 PM
she will be deadly just need a lil time with her on it.....that was with the turbo paddles also. i had the extremes....but i need more paddle on the 450 so she will get the extremes. with a lil work and good paddles we will be getting alot of laughs in the future. i need to loosen the suspension on it though it is a lil stiff for her. we have been doing alot of woods riding the past few weeks so she is getting a good feel for it. btw they have a money race at sand hill oct 7th timers and all you run in a class according to your time. should be a good turnout. rajun you need to make one of those trips it is always a good ride and you see some funny stuff

HB-Roost
09-04-2007, 07:45 PM
Cool, I can't wait. Haven't been there in a really long time! Always a good trip out there (with the exception of 05 450rs....those things die everytime out there). I'd like to try out one of the cabins one weekend....I don't really see much of a point though since Sat are DEAD.

bayou boy
09-05-2007, 05:57 PM
i convinced the wife we need a RZR. they had one zipping around at the dunes. it was actually pretty quick. i been wanting either that or a rhino when she saw the rzr in action she was sold. hopefully in january it will happen.

HB-Roost
09-05-2007, 06:09 PM
That is the Polaris, right? Those things look like they would be a blast to drive....it got through everything OK?

RagunCajun
09-09-2007, 11:54 AM
anybody heading to the spillway this coming weekend(15th & 16th)? I want to go but only if i know someone i can ride with. I usualy go with some locals but i dont think they are gonna be able to make it.

bayou boy
09-09-2007, 04:33 PM
i wont be going my quad is shockless right now. i used to go by myself alot when nobody wanted to go. you meet all kinds of new peeps to ride with. has anybody been out there lately? last time i went it was rough and the woods were closed. i think they are fixing the bridge though. hopefully area 2 will be open soon that is the best part of the spillway.....yes the rzr was going through everything out there no problem. he was dragging up the hill with some stock 400's he didnt lose by much either....hmmm a pipe, programmer and clutch spring kit and it could be a heartbreaker maybe. it would be a good ride to play around in. i could sell the recon i would have no use for it.

HB-Roost
09-09-2007, 06:04 PM
Nice....
How long you think it will be before you get your shocks back? I will probably have all of my stuff good and ready about the same time. That=ride.

Got a white 07 450r sitting in the garage now, so I will probably be out there next weekend breaking her in. I will LYK for sure by the weekend.

HB-Roost
09-09-2007, 06:05 PM
Oh, and BTW, I went out to the spillway earlier on, and the trails are still closed. Have any idea when it will be opened back up?

bayou boy
09-09-2007, 06:49 PM
gt thunder said about 7 days. maybe weekend after next i will be ready. supposedly the frame is built for the broken bridge but the deck is not done

HB-Roost
09-09-2007, 07:14 PM
Nice, that is sooner than expected. If all goes well, I will be sending mine to the same people down the road.

Hope the Spillway gets fully back up and running pretty soon....I'd like to not have to go through the same places over and over again.

bayou boy
09-10-2007, 06:52 PM
how did the 10 paddles do on the 06'? i cant find and 21x12x8 9 paddles....i can find 10s though. i just dont want to overpaddle it.

HB-Roost
09-10-2007, 07:02 PM
IMO it was a little overpaddled. It worked decent in some sands and not others. LA Dunes seems to be a little more forgiving on the 450s than with others (MS Dunes). It did OK with 1st gear launches, but 2nd was a no go. At Sand hill and Sicily Island it was very hairy because 1st gear launches were basically a must (otherwise it would bog) and you have to make quick moves to keep the front end down and stay shifting. I was actually faster with the 8s. You are a little heavier than I am, so you might be able to handle more paddles, but I am just giving it from my own point of view.

I rode Jeremiah's bike (or the replica...can't remember) and it seemed to like the 9s. I think that it is a little bit of a better choice than the 10s....I know they are hard to find, though.

I am having the same problem finding 9s also (the only place I know of that has them in stock is on ebay...and they are big bucks.....did you try Jim's Sand Toys or Scotts ATV), and I think I will just go with some 22x11x8 regular 8 paddles or the extremes. I think my weight makes up for it, but you would probably need more paddles. You might want to just stick around for some 9s, though...jmo.

HB-Roost
09-10-2007, 07:15 PM
Actually, Rockymountain has 21x12x8 10 paddle regulars in stock...which would probably be more like a 9 paddle extreme tire. Just an option....

bayou boy
09-11-2007, 05:39 PM
i saw the 10's in rockymountain...i emailed jims but no reply yet. scotts is big $$$ last time i called them for paddles. sandtoyz in cali has the 9 ultra light but they are a lil steep too. i dunno decisions decisions. if you or ragun hit the spillway i may go.....i forgot i still got a 400 i can ride. funny how fast you forget :D launching with the 8 extremes on wet sand it pulled hard....perfect balance in a hard launch and not much of a wheelie factor.....launching on dry sand with the 8's it spins way too much. the same quads i was beating on the night before on the wet sand were pulling me out the hole. once i got going i usually ran them down but didnt catch them till the end. (the next day the sun had the sand dry by the afternoon). it rained again sat evening and that night i was back pulling them. i think the 9 is the ticket....jerimiah can pull me out the hole also but i can run him down. we switched quads and with me on his i pulled him also with him running me down.

HB-Roost
09-11-2007, 06:08 PM
Yeah, that is about what I figured on the paddles. Hard making decisions, isn't it? haha. Rocky Mountain seems dirt cheap compared to most other places, but they never seem to have the **** lol.

Yeah, I hear you on the 400, too. After you get used to the 450 you forget you even have an EX haha. I will probably be out all weekend if I can...I am dying to get this thing broken in so I can get a cam in it.

bayou boy
09-11-2007, 06:15 PM
ride it like u stole it....always works for me. lmk i will take the ride either day if it doesnt rain. rajun???

RagunCajun
09-11-2007, 07:02 PM
I plan on going to the spillway saturday(the 15th). I'ma bring my 4 wheeler. I wish i had a trailor so i could bring my dirtbike too. ah well.

I believe area 2 was set to open sept 1st. But i dont know. I just like riding. I'm not too good. It's just fun:D

bayou boy
09-11-2007, 07:25 PM
i hope area 2 is open i love tree dodging

RagunCajun
09-11-2007, 08:23 PM
This will he my 3rd time going. I've never seen/been in area 2 yet.

I will bring my new tires as well as my regular ones. I want to see what i can do in some drag races. hopefuly the drag race places arent full of sand again.

bayou boy
09-12-2007, 06:09 PM
last time i went it was too rough to drag anywhere

HB-Roost
09-12-2007, 06:19 PM
When I went last sunday they were racing on the other side of the tracks around were we were racing on that large stretch at. I bet if you cleared the big dirt clots they could race down at the old stretch also. It was a total mud fest last weekend, though..I couldn't even get through much of it. I hope it isn't the same (should not be).

Haha, I wish I was down with ride it like you stole it. Would make break in more enjoyable, I have just been riding it like I would normally (besides racing)....much like we did in the past with the 06.

bayou boy
09-12-2007, 06:38 PM
if its muddy maybe i will just ride the utility

bayou boy
09-12-2007, 06:41 PM
got the # for scotts atv? i cant find it amongst the debris on my desk

400eXr1d3rZ
09-12-2007, 06:42 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
got the # for scotts atv? i cant find it amongst the debris on my desk

337-289-9778

bayou boy
09-12-2007, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
337-289-9778

thanks stranger

HB-Roost
09-12-2007, 07:24 PM
Any luck on tires? I emailed a couple Skat Trak sellers seeing if they had any 9s + their price, but will not hear back until tomorrow at the earliest. If I cannot find anything pretty soon, I will be going with the 10 paddle regulars, seeing how Rocky Mountains inventory is rapidly disappearing.

RagunCajun
09-12-2007, 07:41 PM
i hope it's not muddy. I have open pod filters with no airbox so if it's nasty, i cant ride.

I thought area 2 is closed on saturdays due to big trucks working the area.

HB-Roost
09-12-2007, 08:07 PM
Yeah, that sucks. If it is muddy, I simply choose not to ride...takes too long to get it clean again.

I have no clue about area 2...that is the trails? I know that the open area is always open, but the trails never seem to be when I want to ride there. lol

bayou boy
09-13-2007, 05:50 PM
i'm taking the utility...one of the guys at work just bought one and wants to make a ride. the 400 is buried behind the shockless R and i dont feel like digging it out. i am cool with the ute i can hang out and bs with yall....if yall wanna race i will run yall on the tracks:devil:

RagunCajun
09-14-2007, 03:43 PM
haha it's cool man. I just ride for fun. I not too good of a rider.

But yeah man. Ill be there. I drive a red ranger and ima be either on my banshee(white and black) or my yz250(a lot of ugly stickers).

if you want, i can call ya when i arrive.

bayou boy
09-14-2007, 05:29 PM
what time are u going? i think i may be there around 10:30ish. i have a green silverado with a black tandem axle open trailer....it has some little boxes mounted on the back with stickers all over them. there will be a blue blaster on the trailer with a 4 sale sign. no rain here today may be a good day. btw next weekend at the spillway they are having a workday cutting the bloodwood off the trails in area 2 to get it open...;) i am debating digging the 400 out for tomorrow guess it depends how i feel in the morning...call if you like no problem

RagunCajun
09-14-2007, 07:22 PM
a bud im going meet up with on the way plans to get up at 8:30 so i guess if that's the case ill be getting there 10-10:30. But i cant promise that. Either way, cya there man. since he's coming, ima bring the shee so me and him can ride together better. We are probably going to have the only banshees around. People love them quick as hell new 4 strokes.

HB-Roost
09-20-2007, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
what time are u going? i think i may be there around 10:30ish. i have a green silverado with a black tandem axle open trailer....it has some little boxes mounted on the back with stickers all over them. there will be a blue blaster on the trailer with a 4 sale sign. no rain here today may be a good day. btw next weekend at the spillway they are having a workday cutting the bloodwood off the trails in area 2 to get it open...;) i am debating digging the 400 out for tomorrow guess it depends how i feel in the morning...call if you like no problem You ever get your shocks in?

bayou boy
09-20-2007, 06:38 PM
i'm thinking tomorrow they shipped tuesday...then mount them set it up and hopefully awesome ride. hope the storm goes east i want to get some time on them this weekend

HB-Roost
09-20-2007, 06:41 PM
I'm thinking the same...got the rest of what I needed from C&D today so I will hopefully have everything in for the weekend. If the weather is OK I will be out for a final break in ride and a little test and tune.

It will be nice to see how the shocks came out if you are out this weekend also...

bayou boy
09-20-2007, 06:50 PM
if the weather cooperates i will take the r out sunday. sat i am going work in area 2 with the trailblazers trying to get it open. sunday i may go ride on my trails so i can try it in the trees....not sure yet though i may go back to the spillway sunday it should be dry if the storm passes maybe get a lil dragging in. i been wanting to see how it does with the zippers

HB-Roost
09-20-2007, 06:55 PM
450r + Zippers = good. :D

bayou boy
09-20-2007, 07:01 PM
if its dry maybe a good turnout....i would go early to get some good riding in before the crowd then switch over to the zippers and play in the afternoon

bayou boy
09-21-2007, 08:35 PM
i been busy tonite

bayou boy
09-21-2007, 08:36 PM
2

bayou boy
09-21-2007, 08:37 PM
3

bayou boy
09-21-2007, 08:39 PM
i had to cut the skid plate....it will do till i order a prm. looking like no rain for sunday. rmatv has the 21x12x8 9 paddles in stock. got mine coming

bayou boy
09-21-2007, 08:50 PM
4

HB-Roost
09-21-2007, 09:14 PM
Ordered my 9 paddles today also...should be shipped Monday. :D

Very nice on the shocks....it definately makes it look more trick and I bet the ride will be killer. Can't wait to see it out.

I will probably have the 450 ready for Sunday, since I will probably be spending all of tomorrow working on it because of some stubborn screws...

HB-Roost
09-22-2007, 08:30 PM
Know anybody with a shim kit? Left side exhaust and right side intake are just off...:mad:

bayou boy
09-23-2007, 06:34 AM
i have one

HB-Roost
09-23-2007, 06:55 AM
Hey, if I give you the shims that are in it and some cash or just replace them (or w/e you want), can I borrow it to get it shimmed?

bayou boy
09-23-2007, 07:06 AM
i will be at the spillway about 10am. come get what u need u can replace it later. i will bring the kit.

HB-Roost
09-23-2007, 07:43 AM
How long are you gonna be out there? If it is OK with you, I would rather just take the kit and bring it to you later on today (Spillway or home), because I am not sure on what one of the clearances are on the intake....it shouldn't take me very long to do it I don't believe.

HB-Roost
09-23-2007, 01:45 PM
It took me a little longer than expected....I had went back but you guys had left already. Do you need them anytime this week? If you do, LMK....if not I will just bring them to you next weekend.

bayou boy
09-23-2007, 04:32 PM
we left around 2. glad it was dry. did you get it done? just get it to me when u can. did you get to run it? i am liking the shocks the rear seems to not buck nearly as much...i hammered it through a few long sections of whoops and it seemed do do well and the fronts soak up alot more too. so far i am happy

HB-Roost
09-23-2007, 04:51 PM
Nice on the shocks! I was definately liking them...they looked like they dropped the bike a good bit also, I can only imagine how well they ride! Wish I wouldn't have been still trying to get the bike done, it would have been nice to hang out with you guys. :o

I must have just missed you...I came to drop them off right around 2 lol.

I kinda got it done...little disappointed. I got it shimmed up good. I got it together, but it didn't start...tried to, but didn't. I went back in and checked the clearances again and also the timing (I know it was tricky on the 06 for some reason) and I didn't see a problem. It rotates pretty freely....I am thinking it might be some issues with the carb as I didn't get the manual and had to "internet guess" the specs. I will spend some time with it either tomorrow or Tuesday to get it done.

bayou boy
09-23-2007, 06:22 PM
i have a manual....what specs u need

HB-Roost
09-23-2007, 07:18 PM
I needed the HRC manual to know what to do with the jetting.

RagunCajun
09-23-2007, 08:51 PM
Damn it was dry at the spillway today! I was thinking about going too but i thought it would still be nasty like last weekend.

And it was good meeting you last time bayou boy. I might head there next weekend again if it's dry. I wish there was some way of knowing if it's dry or not w/o driving there.

Is area 2 open?

480r#121
09-24-2007, 01:05 PM
was anybody at the spillway around 3 or while the old man was there me and a couple buddies were there

bayou boy
09-24-2007, 05:55 PM
we were out there till 2pm sunday 480r . i should have hit u up ragun...it was very dry. basicly the spillway is mostly sand which dries real fast....if you get alot of rain then about 4 days of sun it is dry....if you get a few showers during the week then 2 days of sun it is usually dry. area 2 should be open in 2 or 3 weeks i went help the trailblazers saturday cut grass on the trails all that is left is to put some concrete at the foot of a bridge they had to replace. area 2 looked pretty good not rutted up or whooped out. cant wait! sand hill oct 7th should be a good turnout

RagunCajun
09-24-2007, 08:17 PM
When you heading back again? Ill head there if i can find someone to ride with.

bayou boy
09-25-2007, 05:52 PM
not sure yet....depends on the weather as far as this weekend. i will let u know. we have a group heading to sand hill not this weekend but next sunday u should check it out.....all sand:D

wizzade
09-25-2007, 07:40 PM
glad to see im not the only person from LA on here.

bayou boy
09-26-2007, 05:34 PM
they have a few of us lurking around......where u from?

mineralgrey01gt
09-26-2007, 05:38 PM
which spillway are yall talking about? As soon as I get my 250r going good im heading to the Bonne Carre' Spillway

wizzade
09-26-2007, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
they have a few of us lurking around......where u from?

I live in Frost which is about half way between Baton Rouge and Hammond.

mineralgrey01gt
09-26-2007, 05:56 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
they have a few of us lurking around......where u from?

I used to live in French Settlement, LA, right out of Gonzales. Now I live in Slidell, LA

wizzade
09-26-2007, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by mineralgrey01gt
I used to live in French Settlement, LA, right out of Gonzales. Now I live in Slidell, LA

Wow we were neighbors:blah:

bayou boy
09-26-2007, 07:47 PM
bonne carre is the one

RagunCajun
09-27-2007, 05:56 PM
Is there any other place in southern LA to ride besides the spillway?

For the drag racers, there's no problem raceway but i dont care to set up my bike for drag only.

mineralgrey01gt
09-27-2007, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by wizzade
Wow we were neighbors:blah:

lol yea we were, i go down there pretty often, every other weekend at least. We probably know some of the same people.

Also, State Capitol Dragway has a sand drag track now

HB-Roost
09-27-2007, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
Is there any other place in southern LA to ride besides the spillway?

For the drag racers, there's no problem raceway but i dont care to set up my bike for drag only.

Not a whole lot of places around here that aren't stictly drag racing places or MX tracks (got alot of those if you are into it!), unfortunately. And a couple of good places relatively close got closed down because of stupid things like accidents, since families don't know how to react when members are seriously hurt or killed (at their own fault-underprotected and inexperienced trying to ride pro-status). So as for around here-not least not that I know of...I would definately be interested if anybody knows some good spots I don't! haha.

I am not a big fan of strict drag racing...at least not since my experience at State Capitol. That was by far the crappiest time and worst money spent riding...I may have made 4 passes including trial runs at a weekends cost of riding. :ermm:

bayou boy
09-27-2007, 07:24 PM
i have my own private place to ride....been having it for about 1 1/2 years and still not finished:ermm: . i never reailzed the work involved just to maintain it.....cutting trails, grass cutting, moving fallen tree limbs, killing bananna spiders etc. i have been out there before just doing maintence and not riding. i picked out some more spots to add about another 1/2 mile to the loop and i want to put a few jumps in. geez its alot of work but i got it. only 1 catch though....cant ride there during deer season. 1 family member hunts way in the back and dont think he would like hearing braap braap. so out of respect and to keep the peace i just stay out for the season.

HB-Roost
09-28-2007, 06:25 PM
Paddles are in. :D

I am definately liking them, perfect tire IMO for these R's. Can't wait to check them out....

bayou boy
09-28-2007, 07:36 PM
mine came today also.....not happy. they sent those crappy looking universal rims for honda and yammi. not what i wanted they look like sheet. other than that the paddles look good. lol i got 4 sets now.....i think i got issues. guess i will keep them though dont think they could swap them out before next weekend

RagunCajun
09-28-2007, 07:51 PM
Im heading to the spillway tomarrow. Ill be on the black and white banshee. If ya see me there, holla.:devil:

HB-Roost
09-29-2007, 05:26 PM
Had to swap to the HRC cam in the 450r. I think the Hotcam may have a defect. It will NOT run with it....I checked everything over and over and it just wouldn't go. Swapped to the HRC cam and it fired right on up. I dunno....I have bad luck with the HCS2! lol I am thinking of emailing Hotcams and seeing if they can help me out with that.

In any case, finally back running, Timmy I have your shims ready for whenever I see you, and I am about to order the ones I used for you or a shim kit for myself and give you the ones I used(might as well get it now, though).

Sorry I missed you Ragun, I would have went if I had a ride.

mineralgrey01gt
09-29-2007, 05:36 PM
ill be at the spillway the very first weekend my 250r is up and running, it will not have plastics but oh well :)

bayou boy
09-29-2007, 07:13 PM
i wont be out there this weekend. gonna wait till next sunday. i wonder if the cam sprocket is off a little on the hcs2 messing up the timing. i would call hot cams to see. maybe they will swap it.

RagunCajun
09-30-2007, 08:45 AM
My engine's have no cams ;)

As for the spillway, we went yesterday. It was an decent time. They closed the long straits we usualy drag race on(near the train tracks). The place is starting to suck more and more. ****, i could only open my shee up barely into 4th gear.

When will all that construction in area 1 be finished? I dont think i will bring my shee there until those straits are opened back up. I brought both my bikes and the dirtbike was a lot more fun on the rough stuff/trails.

bayou boy
10-03-2007, 06:19 PM
sunday....sand hill anyone??? money race should be a good turnout

HB-Roost
10-04-2007, 05:17 AM
Only thing I need is a ride....if I can make it, I will.

RagunCajun
10-04-2007, 08:45 PM
no paddles and im on call till monday.

HB-Roost
10-06-2007, 06:12 PM
Hope ya'll have a good time...I'm not gonna have a ride, so I am not gonna be able to go. :(

Let it rip and win some cash! :blah:

RagunCajun
10-07-2007, 03:30 PM
Did anybody go to the spillway this weekend? i want to know if they still have the long strait away by the train tracks blocked off.

HB-Roost
10-07-2007, 03:39 PM
I didn't, but I am guessing that it is probably going to be there for a while with all the big machinery over there. It was there and taped off when I went last week. Sucked BIG TIME.

HB-Roost
10-07-2007, 03:43 PM
Clash of the Titans @ Sicily Island in 2 weeks....anybody down?

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 06:32 PM
me and my brother may be going to the spillway saturday or sunday since he just bought a 250r a few days ago and mine is going to be finished tuesday. I cant wait to ride it :macho

bayou boy
10-07-2007, 06:51 PM
Originally posted by HB-Roost
Clash of the Titans @ Sicily Island in 2 weeks....anybody down?

u going? my wife does not want to go. i can go but nobody else seems to want to. i dunno if i am going to the spillway this coming weekend. i really dont want to till area 2 opens

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 06:54 PM
im basically going to "test" my 250r out. Im just anxious to see what it will do

bayou boy
10-07-2007, 07:10 PM
if all goes well it should put a smile on your face

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 07:12 PM
hopefully, sucks knowing i have this much money into it and havent even rode it yet :(

bayou boy
10-07-2007, 07:24 PM
ahhhh the old phrase....good things come to those who wait....lol. it should do good. take it out for about a 20 minute run then check it out for leaks, loose bolts etc. when u get back home give it a through look over.

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 07:26 PM
yea, im gonna do a couple shake down runs at my parents house with it before I even leave with it. Id hate to get out there and not have a certain tool or something lol. All I want to worry about is if I have enough fuel for the day :D

HB-Roost
10-07-2007, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
u going? my wife does not want to go. i can go but nobody else seems to want to. i dunno if i am going to the spillway this coming weekend. i really dont want to till area 2 opens Yeah, I am going. Why doesn't anyone want to go? I have always had a blast at the clashes...one of my favorite places/times to go.

HB-Roost
10-07-2007, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by mineralgrey01gt
yea, im gonna do a couple shake down runs at my parents house with it before I even leave with it. Id hate to get out there and not have a certain tool or something lol. All I want to worry about is if I have enough fuel for the day :D Good idea. There is usually one thing or another that you will forget about during a build or need to adjust after a build. Last week I forgot to add locktite to the heat shield bolts and it rattled its arse off after they came loose. I thought something was going on inside the engine lmao.

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 07:58 PM
lol, yea im going over it tuesday with a fine tooth comb so ill make sure that its ready to rock :D

bayou boy
10-07-2007, 08:04 PM
my wife said she cant deal with 3 days of racing...most of my friends either cant get off of work or dont like sicily island....i dunno. may be a last minute thing for me.

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 08:11 PM
i have a question for yall. Do I need paddles for the spillway? I havent been there in a very long time and forget how thick the sand is

400eXr1d3rZ
10-07-2007, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by mineralgrey01gt
i have a question for yall. Do I need paddles for the spillway? I havent been there in a very long time and forget how thick the sand is

Paddles are a big no-no at the spillway.

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 08:14 PM
oh ok, thanks a lot for the info

bayou boy
10-07-2007, 08:17 PM
a few years ago they had a drag spot where i would have used paddles but no more. holeshot type tires work good on the trails if you like to drag most use the pro wedge, 4 snow type tire...have not had any good drags there in a while though there is really nowhere to do it.

mineralgrey01gt
10-07-2007, 08:19 PM
how are the trails there? Are they worth going for?

bayou boy
10-08-2007, 07:20 PM
trails are good...fast sections....some technical sections...when its open:(

RagunCajun
10-08-2007, 09:27 PM
depending on the power of your bike, pro wedges are all you need. And that's if you are drag racing only. Like he said, holeshots work but not that good. With the 4 stroke bikes, they do real well with regular mx tires. I tried some 19" holeshots and i spun spun spun but i dont have the low end the 4 strokes have.

I run knarlys with every other row of knobs cut off now. Works much better. It isnt that great for playing around but it helps in a drag race. Plus you can still get the rear loose to have some fun.
http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBanshee/new%20tires%209-8-07.JPG
http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBanshee/new%20tires2%209-8-07.JPG

2 weeks ago there was no decent place to drag. All long straits were blocked off. Ill be bringing my dirtbike till they open those straits back up.

Im debating going to the spillway this weekend. I might just ride behind my house though. Depends if i can get someone to come with me.

mineralgrey01gt
10-08-2007, 09:30 PM
thanks for the info, good lookin banshee you have there :) I plan on going if Honda hurrys up and ships my stuff out to the yamaha place in gonzales. Ive been waiting 3 weeks for the stuff to come in :mad: im not too sure if my R will be up and rideable this week, depends on Honda and their wonderful shipping time

480r#121
10-09-2007, 12:49 AM
anyone goin to spillway this sunday we have about 15 guys comein with us

bayou boy
10-09-2007, 07:24 PM
u tried using service honda or honda of troy? better prices than the local stealers and usually ship out quick. i doubt if i will go to the spillway this weekend

HB-Roost
10-10-2007, 03:23 PM
I will probably be at the Spillway one day this weekend (probably Sunday....almost positive) for a pre-catahoula run to check everything and so that I can drop that break-in oil.

Timmy, if you do decide that you want to go just LMK. Sucks that no body over there really wants to or can go, but I guess I can't say that I blame them.

RagunCajun
10-10-2007, 04:21 PM
damn hb, now i wanna go this weekend.

Id go for sure if the strait-aways were open again.

480r#121
10-10-2007, 06:45 PM
hey HB what do u ride we are for sure goin

HB-Roost
10-10-2007, 06:52 PM
It will be a stock looking white 07 450r. I will probably be with a guy on a black 06 or 07 450r (not sure which, though). Red helmet. If you see me, come say hey. You have a dropped 450r, right?

RagunCajun
10-10-2007, 08:39 PM
what time yall are going?

480r#121
10-11-2007, 02:10 AM
ya # 696 on back green helmet

i thing im gonna go up there right after lunch

HB-Roost
10-11-2007, 05:15 AM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
what time yall are going? Not sure yet, probably around lunch also.

RagunCajun
10-11-2007, 04:15 PM
just got the word from a bud of mine. We going sunday. Ima bring my dirtbike unless someone comfirms the straits by the railroad tracks are open by the time i leave.

400eXr1d3rZ
10-11-2007, 06:50 PM
I may make it out there, i'll have Troy Lee jersey and pants on, blue HJC helmet minus a visor and black tech 8's

quad has lsr axle, custom axis fronts and tcs rear,

RagunCajun
10-11-2007, 06:55 PM
ill be the only banshee there if i bring mine lol. I love the lack of banshees there though :):devil:

400eXr1d3rZ
10-11-2007, 06:57 PM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
ill be the only banshee there if i bring mine lol. I love the lack of banshees there though :):devil:

Not many people know how fast a banshee actually is :p

RagunCajun
10-11-2007, 06:59 PM
people think banshees are faster than the new 450's/raptors....not true.

400eXr1d3rZ
10-11-2007, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
people think banshees are faster than the new 450's/raptors....not true.

It's got MAJOR potential.

RagunCajun
10-11-2007, 07:03 PM
i know wink wink

But if you look at the big picture, every bike does. Only thing i dislike about my bike is the suspension. I have aftermarket suspension but it's still horrible. ya 400ex handles 100x better for sure.

I guess i am comparing it to my dirtbike which isnt fair. Mx bikes are like riding on a cloud compared to atv's i think.

bayou boy
10-11-2007, 07:53 PM
i may make an appearance....i can use the excuse i need to get my shim kit back:devil:

RagunCajun
10-12-2007, 04:59 AM
damn looks like we gonna have a good bit of people from these forums. kick ***. It's gonna be nice to put the faces with some more names.

HB-Roost
10-12-2007, 05:33 AM
Originally posted by bayou boy
i may make an appearance....i can use the excuse i need to get my shim kit back:devil:

Hehe...I'll have it ready for ya. ;)

RagunCajun
10-12-2007, 07:52 PM
well i just got the call from my bud, he canceled on me. damnit

480r#121
10-13-2007, 03:14 AM
well we are for sure goin

RagunCajun
10-13-2007, 07:00 PM
I might head there tomarrow by myself with the shee. I did some work on it today and im anxious to ride it. If yall see a bblack and white banshee, come introduce yourself! Ill be looking for people to ride with probably.

RagunCajun
10-14-2007, 02:50 PM
Anybody from here actualy went today? I went by myself with my banshee. I talked to some people but i dont guess any of them were on these forums.

It was pretty fun till they closed off the long strait by the railroad tracks. Gonna bring the dirtbike next time.:devil:

400eXr1d3rZ
10-14-2007, 03:52 PM
My dog ran off with my nut that holds on my wheel-hub...i'm going to kill that dog if i can't find that nut...it's for an LSR axle so i can't just got to Honda and buy another :mad:

bayou boy
10-14-2007, 06:34 PM
Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
My dog ran off with my nut that holds on my wheel-hub...i'm going to kill that dog if i can't find that nut...it's for an LSR axle so i can't just got to Honda and buy another :mad:

i used to have a dog that ate my homework. on a serious note is it really different from the stocker?

400eXr1d3rZ
10-14-2007, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
i used to have a dog that ate my homework. on a serious note is it really different from the stocker?

Well one of my Aussie puppies took it and ran off with it, so my big aussie sniffed the other one and found the lost one for me...

i just rode my quad for the first time in two months or so :p I still need to put on my nerfs and ss brakelines and i'm good to go....oh and my spider grips

wizzade
10-14-2007, 09:05 PM
Well I am pretty new to riding, but i was wondering how the Kisatchie National Forest trails are? Are they worth a 2 hour drive?:confused:

Badmammajamma
10-16-2007, 10:50 PM
Headin down to the Spillway not this Sunday but Next. Can't wait:devil:

RagunCajun
10-17-2007, 10:46 AM
same here if my bud has his rm250 running.

mineralgrey01gt
10-17-2007, 11:09 AM
wish i could go, i busted the cases on my motor so im looking for a 310 motor for mine or im going to a hybrid :) I already have a run on a yfz 450 engine and a 41.5mm carb for it for $600 :D

RagunCajun
10-17-2007, 03:51 PM
esr or whatever their name is makes a 310 kit for the 250r i believe. If you get a good port job you can spank some 450's around.

400eXr1d3rZ
10-17-2007, 06:30 PM
I'd kill for a modded 250r, nothing performance wise, other than a full pipe and jetting...but wheels, nerfs, tires and such. That's my dream quad...a 250r.

Badmammajamma
10-17-2007, 07:09 PM
Dang...Might not be able to hit up the Spillway like I planned:ermm: Turns out the annual Carlotta Street block party is that weekend...will def be too hung-over for riding.

Hey is there anywheres open to the public close to Baton Rouge at all? When I say open to the public I just mean not "private hunting land."

bayou boy
10-17-2007, 08:14 PM
la dunes not this weekend but next. i dont know how serious you are about the hybrid thing or how much cash u want to spend but you can get new crf motors from service honda....at least you know they are new. how bad did you mess the case up? it is not that hard to split the case. i have done it a few times. i find the 2 strokes are alot easier. none are really that hard just take your time pay attention and be careful when it splits so the tranny does not fly apart. the 310pv motor would be sweet with a lil bit of port work. rajun u have the yammi hubs on the banshee still? i have a few sets of paddles you could could try if you want to go to the dunes. my wife dont want to go so i have an open spot on the trailer. i have 3 sets with a 4-110 pattern and one set for a blaster.

RagunCajun
10-17-2007, 08:28 PM
yeah i have the stock hubs. If i could barrow a set of paddles or something, id go for sure. Id spot ya some cash for gas or something.

bayou boy
10-18-2007, 06:55 PM
i wont be able to go...found out today i have to go on a job out of state monday and wont be back until maybe saturday afternoon. this is the third year in a row at this time of the year i hit a road job. whats the odds of that

400eXr1d3rZ
10-18-2007, 07:19 PM
I may be hittin' up the spillway on saturday if it's not too muddy.

bayou boy
10-19-2007, 07:07 PM
i'll be hitting up the dyno saturday morning

400eXr1d3rZ
10-21-2007, 08:42 AM
I'll be at the spillway today, at around 3 or so, if my Dad has time to bring me I can go, he said most likely he will.

RagunCajun
10-22-2007, 01:35 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
i'll be hitting up the dyno saturday morning

Who localy has a dyno that does 4 wheelers? I been looking for one man. The only one i know is on the bayou side down from Kmart. And i think he just does cars/trucks.

Also does it to dirtbikes as well, what are the rates/per pulls etc?

bayou boy
10-22-2007, 06:52 PM
bayou vista...i only paid 75.00 for about 1.5 hrs. i dont have the number with me.....i am in mississippi on a job

RagunCajun
10-22-2007, 08:46 PM
damn that's awesome. Give me the info whenever you have the time. I wanna dyno my shee.

RagunCajun
10-29-2007, 09:12 PM
is it slaughter cycles?

bayou boy
10-30-2007, 07:43 PM
same guy....his name is doug. it is right next door to the cycle shop. its called dyneaux services. i am still in gulfport if you cant find the number i will be home over the weekend

RagunCajun
11-04-2007, 09:23 PM
went to the spillway yesterday. What a waste. Stayed about 2 hours. It's getting to be less and less place to ride.

On the bright side there were 5 banshees. I brought my yz though.

post that number of the dyno shop when u get the chance. The number i have, no one answers during the weekday.

bayou boy
11-05-2007, 07:08 PM
lol...i am back in gulfport until friday saw the card at the house over the weekend. they closed off more area at the spillway? oh yeah...i put the card in my wallet. doug 985 412 6556 leave a message.

RagunCajun
11-05-2007, 08:41 PM
thanx, gonna call tomarrow.

Well, they didnt close down any more area but last couple times the back side of teh railroad tracks were open now they arent. I hate no strait aways. Ah well, i had a good time on my yz, glad i brough it.

droopy87
11-07-2007, 10:04 PM
i went to the spillway for the first time in a year a few weeks ago,I can't believe how bad they have let that place become,what a complete waste of gas money

RagunCajun
11-16-2007, 06:45 PM
went dyno the shee today. Made a good 55.5rwhp. Learned it was lean all over too. Very good to know. That guy/place rocks. I went to dyneaux services over in bayou vista.

bayou boy
11-18-2007, 08:25 AM
what kind of torque? he has a nice set up. i will probably be going to la dunes this weekend and we are trying to get a big group to go there for new years weekend

HB-Roost
11-19-2007, 06:44 AM
I think we may be going for New Years. I dunno if I have to work this weekend, though, but if not we will prolly be out there.

HB-Roost
11-19-2007, 06:46 AM
Originally posted by RagunCajun
went dyno the shee today. Made a good 55.5rwhp. Learned it was lean all over too. Very good to know. That guy/place rocks. I went to dyneaux services over in bayou vista. Nice numbers! What you got done to it?

bayou boy
11-19-2007, 09:18 AM
that is good numbers.....that is a very stingy dyno. i am looking fwd to new years. not sure who all is going but looks like jerimiah and dillon and myself. not sure about the women

bayou boy
11-19-2007, 06:25 PM
anybody feel like going ride either tomorrow (tuesday) or wednesday. i am on vacation and bored as hell

RagunCajun
11-21-2007, 08:59 PM
ahh my damn computer, i have to type this all again. ah well.

ok to make it short. bike made 34rwtq. Doug said my clutch was slipping too, i video taped the pulls and i could hear it. Ah well not big deal. The day after i pull the other 3 HD springs in. mods that affect performance are:

flotek mild play port
lightened flywheel by flotek
t5's
+4 timing
noss head w/ 20cc domes
k&n pods w/ outerwear
94 octane @ 40:1 klotz(maybe a tad bit more oil than that)
noss machine reed spacers
vforce 3 reeds
stock clutch w/ 3 hd springs
http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBanshee/banshee%20on%20dyno1.JPG

Learned the bike was lean, turns out i had two different needles in each a carb(checked when i got home). Very odd i didnt catch that the MANY times i've fooled around with jetting. I took care of that and up the mains 1 size. It pulls harder now from low to mid but still has a bog off of idle. Gonna take care of that when i get the time.

I would ride with ya timmy for sure but i am on call all week. It sucks! So what kind of numbers did you make when you went?

Im strongly thinking about getting some pro wedges once i fix my tranny. Spinning pisses me off sometimes.

bayou boy
11-22-2007, 09:30 AM
mine was a little lean also. i ended up gaining 1.5hp. not bad for 65.00. it ended up making 40hp and 31 tq. not bad for what it is i wanted to check the jetting and get a baseline idea of hp and tq before i start to build on it. he has a nice set up over there and its close to home. they say the dynomite is a true reading of hp. example the 416 made 38hp on a dynojet dyno where on the dynomite it probably would only make 34. i will be back there in a few months. the pro wedges are nice but they are hard to find. the 4 snow or zippers are an alternative. get some paddles first i think you would get alot more use from them. i have a set of zippers i have not used in almost 2 years. there is nowhere to use them at the spillway anymore. used to be nice on sunday afternoons out there. alot of dragging in the spring. now it sucks. the sand is alot more fun anyway. i am heading to the dunes tomorrow should be a good turnout.

RagunCajun
11-22-2007, 11:58 AM
I think he said richining it up wouldnt help the hp numbers too much. I told him i wasnt too concerned about numbers because it's just a play bike. I didnt like the idea of being lean either, that's just bad for the engine. I was hoping for atleast 55 to the wheels and that's what i got. I can hit 60rwhp(according to the guy who did my port jon) with different domes but i wouldnt be able to use race gas.

I thought u took your 450r to get dynoed. My mistake.

Yeah it's not too far of a drive for me either. It's about 45 min from my house. I think i wont go back though. I can "feel" the jetting out to get it close enough.

I also want to get rid of the piece of crap yfz450 front end i have. You talk about garbage!

bah...more money:(

bayou boy
11-22-2007, 04:49 PM
i did dyno the r. once you get it jetted right you can feel when its time to switch. it will feel a little lazy. you propably could get some works shocks for a decent price. they are way better than stock

RagunCajun
11-22-2007, 07:55 PM
oh u made 40/31 on the r?

Yeah i might get some works shocks. They are decent and not that badly priced. I dont care for elkas because i have no need for something that nice/expensive. I think i can get some wicked a-arms for like 3-400. My rear shock is already revalved/sprung so that is fine for me.

anything is better than stock suspension on a banshee! haha

bayou boy
11-22-2007, 09:14 PM
yup....that is why i say its a stingy dyno...lol actually it is more accurate with no inflated numbers. we did 3 r's the other one made 1 more hp than me but i made 1.5 more tq. the other has a few mods he made 44hp with 36tq. supposedly the dynomite is true power. the funny thing is the one with 1 more hp i pull hard on the top end.....i would rather the torque. my r is pretty much stock except for the hotcam and the pipe. after the 1st of the year i will go in the motor. this weekend is ride weekend. going hit sandstone tomorrow with some guys from 450.org. it is north of alexandria. it is a 31 mile trail loop then saturday morning i am going to la dunes. should be a killer weekend with some good ol tree bashing capped off by sand drags. i should be wore out with a big smile on my face:D the shocks are really worth the $$$ my gt thunder revalves are great so far. i knew it made a difference but last weekend a friend and i swapped quads for a while and as soon as i sat on his r it was night and day....it felt tall lol. it really doesnt buck like it used to and i can hit stuff alot harder so far i am very happy

HB-Roost
11-23-2007, 02:41 PM
Wish I could make a ride, I crave some dunes. I like the 9 paddles I have, but I am thinking about getting some 22x11x8 regular 8 paddles. These work good for 1st gear launches, but I think it would pull the regulars better. When we went to the clash I was pulling my 20" 8s out of second spinning with a 14t front sprocket.

That is good to hear on the shocks. I am thinking about sending my shocks off during my Christmas break if the wait won't keep me from riding New Years weekend. I may need to wait until after Christmas, though, since I might be broke come that time lol.

I am surprised at how well the little HRC bike runs....it pulls pretty hard for what it has in it. I think it pulls harder on the mid-top than the 06 did. I lost a little over 30 pounds too, so I guess that helps as well. You guys say you are going for New Years, huh?

RagunCajun
11-23-2007, 03:50 PM
Yeah tq is so much better than hp. I'm done with my engine. I cant go further because my powerband will become ****ty and ill have to run race gas. Right now my powerband comes on real early and it's very broad. Perfect for playing.

That's some good numbers though. I think mine stock would be only 34ish hp. It would get DETROYED by a 450r or anything close to it.

What are you planning to do to the r in terms of the engine performance? Hopefully you are doing it yourself, shops are expensive!

bayou boy
11-24-2007, 06:07 PM
u lost 30lbs? u gonna blow off that thing...lol. the 9s did good but i had been thinking about trying 2nd gear launches with the 8's. just need somebody to try both against to see the difference. for new years i will bring both sets and compare. not a big crowd there today due to the weather but i did pretty good compared to the others for what i have. the sand was heavy due to the rain though i had to air up the paddles because it was hooking a lil too hard. the 8's would have been better today....lol nice to have choices. friday we did the trail run at sandstone.....awesome place. the trails are some of the best i have ever ridden. the gt revalves passed the test sometimes i hit stuff and thought oooo sheet but it soaked it up. it is a long loop though the last quarter of it the arm pump was killing me. the guys from the org were good to ride with and rode good too. :D looking fwd to hitting it again. it was muddy though. my r finally got dirty. i have some flex bars coming so that should help with the arm pump and i started to work out again so that should help. this was ridathon weekend for sure. the only mods i am going to do to the r is a lil higher compression piston and a little port work the flex bars and a stabilizer. nothing extreme i woods ride it alot and want a torquey motor not an all out drag motor. u need to get a set of paddles for the banshee and come out for new years. will be a good time. the only set i have that will fit a yammi is my 9's they have the universal thing but i dont know which set i will run yet. i do all my own work except for porting...i will leave that to the pros. seems like i do alot of other peoples work too come to think of it.

RagunCajun
11-25-2007, 08:42 PM
sounds like a good time. all this talk about riding makes me want to ride now. where yall riding this coming weekend?

bayou boy
11-26-2007, 06:06 PM
not sure if i am yet. depends on weather

wizzade
11-26-2007, 06:12 PM
I am supposed to go ride at z-mans saturday with a friend. Im not sure if thats the name, but i think thats what he said. Anyone ever been there?

RagunCajun
11-26-2007, 06:37 PM
never heard of it. probably far from me.

HB-Roost
11-26-2007, 06:45 PM
I haven't been, but my buddy rides there occasionally and seems to like it. It is a relatively small MX track, but it is still fun. I have only been to Gravity Alley and to Holeshot once since they reopened, so I don't really have much of enough track experience to compare it anyways.

Probably not riding much at all this weekend. I have to work Saturday all day and Sunday until 2, so the only riding I will be able to get in would be maybe a quick ride at the Spillway on Sunday.

bayou boy
11-26-2007, 06:48 PM
u seem to be working alot.....secretly buying quad parts?

HB-Roost
11-26-2007, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy....

Yeah, paddles are a must IMO. Paddle selection just makes it great. I know the difference between seemingly similar paddles can be huge! The 9s pull pretty well all the way through, but the 10s kill top end like nothing else and they are exactly the same minus one paddle (the difference is like going from V-paddles to straight ones).

My dad isn't too sure about New Years now since they may be having a shutdown the last weeks of December. I am still set on going, though....he better just find a way to get his *** out there lol. We need to plan a ride to that Sandstone place...I want to check it out.

Glad that the revalves worked good. Those Flexx bars should make for one smoooth ride. I'd love to try a pair but they are just so pricey! I have no idea what to get my shocks set to, though, when I send them out. I like trails WAY more than MX, but I have been riding MX alot lately since the tracks are easier to find since my buddy rides them alot. What would a dune setup be like?

HB-Roost
11-26-2007, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
u seem to be working alot.....secretly buying quad parts? Shhh...lol. Nah, I figure it is about time to really start saving up plus I am going to college pretty soon. Hopefully I won't have to pay for too much, but better to be prepared!

bayou boy
11-26-2007, 08:06 PM
i think the xc setup works well in the dunes it rolls through the whoops pretty good. i think the xc setup may be ok with some mx. alot of the gncc races have mx tracks built in the course. maybe call gt and ask about it. he could probably answer that better. if pop cant make it for new years you can ride with us if you can get a ride to houma or i can pick u up in lafayette. we should be making a trip to sandstone again soon....it was kind of cool to hit the trails then go to the dunes after. la dunes is about 1.5 hrs from it. hopefully i got all the new goodies on the quad before new years. just waiting on the brown van. did you get to run the 07 against the 06? good deal on saving for college i wish my daughter would figure out what she wants to do she is running out of time.

HB-Roost
11-27-2007, 05:43 AM
Yeah, that is what I was thinking on the XC setup. I guess I will give them a call sometime this week and see what they have to say about it.

We ran the 07 against all the bikes. It is really unfair, though, because I win easily no matter what bike I am on. His black 07 has a 13:1 JE and a light port job now (it needs a new cam bad, though) and I am right beside him all the way on the 400EX. The 07s seem to pull pretty close to each other by seat of the pants...I think a big reason of why the 06 and 07 pull different is mostly jetting more than the slight differences in setup. He has a 182 main and I have a 162.

Thanks, BTW for saying that you would give me a ride. I don't know if I need one yet or not, but I surely appreciate it!

RagunCajun
11-27-2007, 05:51 PM
I ordered a shift shaft assembly today and a few other things to go with it. Hopefuly it fixes my shifting problem.

Anybody know someone that has some used pro wedges w/ rims that will fit on a banshee(stock banshee hubs). I want to see how they work on my shee w/o spending he full out on new ones.

bayou boy
11-27-2007, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by RagunCajun


Anybody know someone that has some used pro wedges w/ rims that will fit on a banshee(stock banshee hubs). I want to see how they work on my shee w/o spending he full out on new ones. [/B]

good luck on that one. maybe planet sand. if you had honda pattern i could let u try my zippers (similar). u got the yammi curse. the cheapest new is rocky mountain for zippers or dennis kirk for 4 snow. i think they discontinued the pro wedge 1 a few years ago. the shift shaft in the shee is bad? that is a fun fix.

steven out of curiousity...does the rossier piped quad pull harder on the top end than the others? mine seems to be alot stronger than most on the big end and i am curious if its the pipe.

HB-Roost
11-27-2007, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
good luck on that one. maybe planet sand. if you had honda pattern i could let u try my zippers (similar). u got the yammi curse. the cheapest new is rocky mountain for zippers or dennis kirk for 4 snow. i think they discontinued the pro wedge 1 a few years ago. the shift shaft in the shee is bad? that is a fun fix.

steven out of curiousity...does the rossier piped quad pull harder on the top end than the others? mine seems to be alot stronger than most on the big end and i am curious if its the pipe. I think you just got a runner lol. I don't really notice that the Rossier makes much of any difference on the top than the HRC exhaust if any, really. It gives way more bottom-mid, especially mid (the black 07 has the Rossier on it and I come off the line in 3rd gear spinning bad in the Spillway). I am thinking it is that green wire mod making a better curve than the Vortec (?). I am gonna send that defective Hotcam off to Hotcams and see if they ship me a new one...if they do I will put it in the black 07 and you can compare two very similar bikes on how they run on the top end to try to narrow stuff down ( I can run some different setups and whatnot to see how each pulls).

bayou boy
11-27-2007, 07:35 PM
dont waste money on the vortex. on the dyno the highest power producing curve was found then he took the vortex off and used the stocker with green wire mod to see.....guess what stocker pulled like .3 more. not alot more with the stock but why waste $$$ for nothing. needless to say the two vortex ignitions are for sale. the sparks pipe pulled 1 more hp than the rossier but the rossier makes 1.5 more tq. the sparks pipe feels stronger in the mid with a hit but the rossier is smoother. in the real world we are about dead even till i hit 4th then its bye bye. its not rider either. me and jerimiah are about even in that dept. strange thing is the rossier makes torque lower in the band than the sparks but holds it longer. nice to have dyno close by to see all that. and a long stretch of hwy to prove it. strange thing is dillions quad has a dasa port with the big valves and bored carb and Je piston. his only dynoed 5 more hp than mine and 4 more lb of tq. but i can pass him in 4th also. it seems to fall on its face. i am not sold on dasa. i think more hp can be made for far less money from someone else. i am thinking about giving colby a shot on my port work. i think he did a hell of a job on the 400 it is definitly a runner and you can call and say hey man hows it going with no sales pitch

RagunCajun
11-27-2007, 08:44 PM
Heh, shift shaft assembly is very easy to replace. I'm just hoping it's that. I think there's the pro wedge 2's that are out right now. That's what i meant. It would be a drag only tire. The question is would i have issues keeping the front down.

I wish i could help you guys with the recommondations but i dont know anything about the 4 stroke genre. That's all i see at the spillway though. One thing i notice though, they hook very well.

How many lengths you are beating people by when you say "bye bye?"

Do yall race till yall both top out then see who's got more top speed? Just curious.

bayou boy
11-28-2007, 03:54 PM
bye bye is when i start walking away. on those particular runs it was 5th gear pinned till we topped out. usually it is 3 to 500 feet. they say the pro wedge 2 is not as good as the 1. it would still be a good tire though. tires like this take a lil getting used to on the launch. you just have to feel it out. on the 416 i feathered out the clutch. on the 450 i can let it go a lil faster. you want some spin but not too much. you can play with air pressure to kind of dial it in. on the top end they swell like a dragster tire does which gives u a taller gaer on the top

RagunCajun
11-28-2007, 04:13 PM
Yeah that's what my engine porter guy said. It's like having another gear cuz they swell to ~28". If i get my shift issue fixed, i think i will buckle down and buy some. They are $200 mounted.

I want it purely for traction. I hate having to play catch up. I raced some 450r's over and over again last time at the spillway and i couldnt do ****. I'm not worried about lauching it, it's just the matter of it coming up after i get going. The powerband is nuts.

HB-Roost
11-28-2007, 07:24 PM
Colby is the man! I have to say, the guy that did the 07's head could have taken out more (it was a light recreational port), but he seems to have done a real good job on it also. He reminded me alot of Colby...real down to Earth and straight forward. If I have another head ported it will be going to Colby, though. He did some work on the 400s and I am confident in what he does-for the price you can't beat it.

Yeah, the ignitions are a waste on these bikes. It is definately interesting that you pull like that on the top end! The Rossier is more like a shorty compared to alot of other pipes, but it pulls well all the way through.

I want to get a set of some Zippers or something similar in the future as well, just for some dragging on dirt. Those things do wonders! They would prolly help out a Banshee a ton. They make tons of power but they spin so damn much on anywhere but asphalt it is hard to use. Taller gearing all the way through plus the grip they provide would help stretch that power out really well.

RagunCajun
11-29-2007, 05:12 AM
Well, i wouldnt worry about asphalt. It takes a totaly different set up to hook up on asphalt. i.e. slicks, lowering it a lot, struts and tons of set up adjustments till you get it right. I thought about going that route but it would be a total money pit. The shee's that run at no problem raceway(only asphalt track around me) has 90+ hp bikes that run high 6's. That's nuts.

As for gearing, i hade a one tooth higher in the front sprocket but went back to stock. I personaly dont have a need for anything more than stock gearing because i dont run any very long straits. Plus i can care less about top speed. Stock gearing is more than fast enough on a four wheeler lol. For me atleast.

I might go the one tooth bigger front sprocket and go with pro wedge 2's. That way it's less shifting and i just probably wont have to use 6th gear. Shift i am thinking about this too much considering my bike is just a play bike.

If you ever get those tires and wanna do some friendly drags, let me know. I need practice anyways. I suck off the line. I get nervious and inconsistent :(

bayou boy
11-29-2007, 05:22 PM
i would not change the sprocket untill you try the tires. the wedge type are 22" i find they are a tall 22. that is like adding a bigger sprocket. the wedges work ok in the sand. spin a bit off the line but come back strong. they definitly work better than stockers

RagunCajun
12-01-2007, 12:42 PM
Yeah i dont plan on changing the sprockets. It's very hard to beat stock gearing on a shee unless u pushing around 90hp plus.

First things first....needa fix my shift issue. Parts come in tomarrow so im keeping my fingers crossed!

*update: it seems to work fine now after the shift shaft and springs change. It shifts much better. Anybody up for riding tomarrow?

HB-Roost
12-01-2007, 04:31 PM
I will prolly go out to the Spillway for a quick ride around 2:30. I have to work 9-2, so I won't be able to go any earlier.

RagunCajun
12-01-2007, 04:38 PM
that's too late for me. i usualy leave at that time. ah well, ima see about next weekend. im on vacation the week of the 10th :)

HB-Roost
12-01-2007, 05:59 PM
Yeah, that is what I figured. I am probably off next weekend...maybe Sunday I can make a ride. Tomorrow I will probably just be teaching someone how to ride for the most part anyhow.

RagunCajun
12-02-2007, 07:02 PM
I went today with a couple riding buddys. Got there about 11 and left at about 6. Had a good time, anybody else went? I was on my banshee.

HB-Roost
12-03-2007, 06:27 PM
I was there for a little while. I think I was the only one out there with a white 450r from 2:30 to like 5 or so. I saw 3 Banshees I believe, but I never saw them racing or anything...just cruising through to the back or to the parking lot. You may have been one of them, idk...I was gonna stop and chat with some people by the strip but I never had a chance to, so if you were there sorry I didn't say hi!

bayou boy
12-03-2007, 06:29 PM
they running there again? it it any better?

RagunCajun
12-03-2007, 08:03 PM
Originally posted by bayou boy
they running there again? it it any better?
huh?

I dont know if it was me. We didnt ride much till late. We sat around my buds RV and chilled with the ocasional ride. We then drag raced a good bit before dark.

They had a drag bike yfz450 stretched, drag pipe the whole nine yards. I was curious to know what he had done to it.

this is my bike hb. she isnt much though.
http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBanshee/banshee1%2011-4-07.JPG
http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBanshee/banshee4%2011-4-07.JPG

We did a lot more talkin than we did riding haha. We had such a good time though. Real nice group of people there sunday.

bayou boy
12-04-2007, 06:17 PM
they have a spot to drag again?

RagunCajun
12-04-2007, 08:55 PM
no but i was desperate. It was the highway side of the railroad tracks where people been runnin at. Basicly shut the bikes down in 3rd/4th gear. Very sad but it's all there is with that crappy constuction. I can not wait till that's all done.

We stayed till dark waiting for the workers to knock off so we could go do some drag racing on the long roads that are off limits but they worked pass dark.

Anybody have any idea when the constuction will be done with?

480r#121
12-05-2007, 01:02 PM
i was also there sunday racing on the highway side of the tracks

RagunCajun
12-05-2007, 03:32 PM
What you were riding?

bayou boy
12-05-2007, 06:03 PM
the construction will probably be a while they are using the clay for the levees. if i am not mistaken they are digging out that whole area. you could probably sneak in a quick run or two on the long section then hit the old perimeter trail at the end and disappear. the trail is still there but a little overgrown. i thought about making a little grader to pull behind the utility and smooth the old drag area. i think it would be ez to sneak in and do...so far we are still hitting la. dunes for new years

RagunCajun
12-05-2007, 07:19 PM
that would be cool to have a smooth dirt road there long enough to drag on. By long i mean enough length to top out. Id go there almost every weekend if there was such a thing.

bayou boy
12-06-2007, 07:20 PM
years ago there were some great areas there. it has been in a decline for about the last 3 years. alot of the issue is help not alot of people volunteer to work out there.

RagunCajun
12-07-2007, 04:32 PM
anybody wants to make a ride sunday for a little while?

I gotta head to cycle world for some tranny oil tomarrow and adjust my banshees clutch so no riding tomarrow for me.

bayou boy
12-07-2007, 07:47 PM
maybe...i am working sunday this week but till 2:30. if i go it would be about 3:30 4 ish. i want to try the flex bars what better place than the rough *** spillway. i will let u know tomorrow

RagunCajun
12-08-2007, 06:57 AM
I totaly forgot i am going to the Hornets game all day sunday. I remembered after i posted that.

HB-Roost
12-08-2007, 12:14 PM
Well, I might be going. I dunno. Timmy, if you go, I will for sure. I bet that thing is gonna ride smooottthh!

I did see that YFZ when I was out there. I wanted to see how it ran against some other fast bikes, but I didn't go back to see it. I think I did see you, Ragun, underneath the tracks with another guy on a white/red Banshee at one time. I like the grill lol.

Yeah, the Spillway has tons of problems and not alot of help. I think alot of the reason is that people feel their hard work will be trashed in no time because they can't regulate the place. Why waste so much time when it will go to **** the first time some rain comes or something, ya know? In any case, it really does need to be fixed up and maintained somehow....I wouldn't mind helping if I can one day when I have time.