2006 400EX Current Mods

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by ohsobad_chevy
Quad is looking awesome, hornet.
If you were going to keep modding, what would you do next? :D

Thanks Chevy!

Eventually, I'd like to powder coat the frame.

[hornetgod13]

Picture taken today.

[hondaking52]

hey hornet am i just blind or is ur side graphic gone?? get a little to close with the pressure washer?

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by hondaking52
hey hornet am i just blind or is ur side graphic gone?? get a little to close with the pressure washer?

You have an eye for the details. I still have those graphics. I removed them in preparation for the new 416EX graphics I just ordered that go in thier place.

[CorvetteZ06]

it looks great man!! the 400EX will always be one of my favorite quads! :cool:

[hornetgod13]

Here's a video of me goofing off.

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[hornetgod13]

Here's a video clip of the HMF slip On exhaust with the quiet core removed.

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[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
Here's a video clip of the HMF slip On exhaust with the quiet core removed.


I know the 400's have a noisy valve train, but I can hear your valves ticking over the sound of the exhaust. I am sure they are in spec. you seem to know your stuff, just a notion. :)

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by ohsobad_chevy
I know the 400's have a noisy valve train, but I can hear your valves ticking over the sound of the exhaust. I am sure they are in spec. you seem to know your stuff, just a notion. :)

I can assure you the valve lash gaps are spot on. The top end tick you hear is pretty typical for a 400EX and even more so with a Hotcam.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
I can assure you the valve lash gaps are spot on. The top end tick you hear is pretty typical for a 400EX and even more so with a Hotcam.

Yeah, I used to have a 400 and I remember the valves being noisy. I figured, knowing that you take good care of your stuff, had the valves set correctly. I also had an HMF on mine, they sound really good on the 400's. :cool:

[yellow400ex05]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
I can assure you the valve lash gaps are spot on. The top end tick you hear is pretty typical for a 400EX and even more so with a Hotcam.

my 400ex engine sounds identical to yours! good to know its not bad and I'm not the only one who knows that hot cams are loud.

[bcg717]

When you did your head pipe mod, did you have to rejet? Did you notice any difference? thanks

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by bcg717
When you did your head pipe mod, did you have to rejet? Did you notice any difference? thanks

I did the header mod at the same time as a lot of other mods. I did rejet and did feel a big difference and I imagine the header mod had a little to do with it.

Originally posted by yellow400ex05
my 400ex engine sounds identical to yours! good to know its not bad and I'm not the only one who knows that hot cams are loud.

I remember people that didnt realize hotcams ticked so loud when they would come up to my brother and say sounds like you need a valve adjustment... no its a cam thats why I just spanked you in a race haha. Different cam is such a good mod and gives so much HP. I think a cam might be the best gain for the money.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by hondaking52
hey hornet am i just blind or is ur side graphic gone?? get a little to close with the pressure washer?

Here's the sticker installed on my quad. I think it looks good. They cost $25.00 for a pair.

[hornetgod13]

Here's a side view of the black powder coated OMF air scoops I just installed.

[hornetgod13]

Front view of the OMF air scoops.

[klutch]

Looks better and better every time i see it.

[trx400EXtreme]

wow, now the only question is, what else can be done to it?lol only thing i can think of really is getting the frame PC'ed but i think the stock color looks great. quad looks great.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by trx400EXtreme
wow, now the only question is, what else can be done to it?lol only thing i can think of really is getting the frame PC'ed but i think the stock color looks great. quad looks great.

I agree. Powder coating is the only thing left I'd like to do. It will have to wait for a while. I've spent too much money on this thing already.

[richmond559]

Ya ive heard that before hahahaha...nice stickers almost look stock.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by richmond559
Ya ive heard that before hahahaha...nice stickers almost look stock.

My Son wants to go see his Grandmother weekend of the 19th/20th down in L.A.
We'll have to reschedule the Pismo trip. Let me know when you can go. Perhaps your Son can make it next time too.

[racer36]

your quad is very nice, hopefully i can make my future 400ex look like that!!i cannot wait till i sell my quad and buy a 400ex!!awesome quad!!!

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by racer36
your quad is very nice, hopefully i can make my future 400ex look like that!!i cannot wait till i sell my quad and buy a 400ex!!awesome quad!!!

Thanks! Good luck with your's. Let me know if you have any questions or need advice, I'd be glad to help you out.

[richmond559]

10.4 william ,I looked at weather and its gona be windy well even more windy then usual .Enjoy l.a.and i will find another date soon .

[BSchorr]

Awsome ride ya got. I see alot of stuff i would do when i get my 450r. I like that powdercoated front Pro armor bumper, I mean the way the texture is, I would do that to the frame and subframe to!

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by BSchorr
I like that powdercoated front Pro armor bumper, I mean the way the texture is, I would do that to the frame and subframe to!

Pappy powder coated the bumper Texture Black. Eventually, I would like to do the frame and sub frame the same color.

Here's some up to date picture taken today.

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[BSchorr]

Do you kind wish you would have dont this with a 450r instead?

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by BSchorr
Do you kind wish you would have dont this with a 450r instead?

Not for a second. I'm a trail/XC rider. This quad is perfect for me. Perhaps, if I was a racer/big jumper I would have gotten a 450R.

[BSchorr]

KK, just thought since the 450R is the latest generation of the quads and such.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by BSchorr
KK, just thought since the 450R is the latest generation of the quads and such.

450R excels at motocross. 400EX is a trail quad and better suited my riding style. Plus it has reverse.

[HondaRaceReady]

I bet that thing could take a 450r that was mildly upgraded if you're a good rider anyway.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by HondaRaceReady
I bet that thing could take a 450r that was mildly upgraded if you're a good rider anyway.

A 416 does not compare to a 450, not close. In racing, it all boils down to rider skill. ;)

[HondaRaceReady]

A 416 does not compare to a 450, not close. In racing, it all boils down to rider skill.
Yeah, so if hornetgod is a good rider I'm sure he could win a race with that bike.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by HondaRaceReady
Yeah, so if hornetgod is a good rider I'm sure he could win a race with that bike.

Exactly! :)

[Yippie-Ki-Yay]

It looks like you have alot of pride in keeping your bike looking good and clean! I really doubt that you will have any trouble selling it....;)

[Ruby Soho]

hornet, been workin on the wife lately to get that frame powdercoated?:p

i swear that would top your quad off.

[ohsobad_chevy]

.....Sell it? HAHA I doubt that he is going to sell it any time soon.

Get that frame PC'd, it would look awesome!!! :D

[SPDSNYPR]

Add me to the list of people who think this quad is a work of art.

Beautiful.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
hornet, been workin on the wife lately to get that frame powdercoated?:p

i swear that would top your quad off.

I just bought my Son a new bike. It will be some time before I get the frame powder coated. I'm also not looking forward to the complete break down. It won't happen for a couple years yet.

I have no intentions of selling it. I have too much time and a lot of money invested to let it go.

Thanks for all the compliments.

[hondaking52]

wat kind/model of bike did ya get ur son?

[416exfreak]

YZ125 right?

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by hondaking52
wat kind/model of bike did ya get ur son?

416exfreak is right it's a 06' YZ125. He's stepping up from a Big Bore CRF120F.

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[ZeroLogic]

Thats one nice Yz. Congrats!

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
Thats one nice Yz. Congrats!

He's pretty proud of it too. I told him if he did well in school this past year we might get him a bigger bike so he went out and earned all A's, B's, and perfect attendance. We surpised him the last week of the school year by giving him the YZ125. He dropped to his knees, teared up, and damn near cried when he saw it. It totally made my day to see how happy he was.

Bad News: He went out and broke his arm roller blading before he had even gotten to ride it. It will be atleast two months before he heals up enough to ride it.

Link to 06' YZ125 Mod List (http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/garage.php?do=viewvehicle&vid=13960)

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[Ruby Soho]

ouch!!! new bike, cant ride it:scary:

that would be terrible

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
He's pretty proud of it too. I told him if he did well in school this past year we might get him a bigger bike so he went out and earned all A's, B's, and perfect attendance. We surpised him the last week of the school year by giving him the YZ125. He dropped to his knees, teared up, and damn near cried when he saw it. It totally made my day to see how happy he was.

Bad News: He went out and broke his arm roller blading before he had even gotten to ride it. It will be atleast two months before he heals up enough to ride it.

Link to 06' YZ125 Mod List (http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/garage.php?do=viewvehicle&vid=13960)

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC04240_editedthumper.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC04246_edited111_editedthumper.jpg

Ouch! I'd go crazy if I were him. Yz are deffently nice bikes. He'll love it! Heal up soon.:macho

[Honda#4]

Nice bike indeed, good luck on the recovery.

[ATVMX905]

the best 125 ever made imo was the yz, thats a great lookin bike man.;)

[ikas]

I want that bike! give me it NOW!


realy nice quad one of the best looking 400ex i have ever seen :eek2: :D