A arms

[zrpilot]

Does anyone know the difference between the 1999-2004 front A-arms and the 2005 and on A-arms? Service Honda indicates they are different part numbers and different pricing!!!

So, has anyone put the 1999-2004 A-arms on a 2005 or newer 400EX? If so let me know the differences and how they worked out.

I'll bet the only difference is silly, like a different brake line hose mount!

Thanks

[JOEX]

Originally posted by zrpilot
Does anyone know the difference between the 1999-2004 front A-arms and the 2005 and on A-arms? Service Honda indicates they are different part numbers and different pricing!!!

So, has anyone put the 1999-2004 A-arms on a 2005 or newer 400EX? If so let me know the differences and how they worked out.

I'll bet the only difference is silly, like a different brake line hose mount!

Thanks
This is only something i've heard and have nothing to back it up so take it as it is:p...

Various newer parts for the 400ex may be manufactured at a different location than previous years. They may be exactly the same but being from a different location may be the reason for the different part numbers.

[zrpilot]

I think this may be the case. Recently I bought a clutch basket for my '05. Of course it has a different part number, but upon further investigation with an "old" one for the '99-'04, there were no dimensional differences.

Thanks JOEX, I'll certainly post here if I learn they are compatible.

[400exrider707]

No way Honda put money into redesigning the front end on the 400ex, and if they did, Im sure they would advertise so, since they advertise for BNG, I would assume a front end change would be a highlight. Also aftermarket companies sell arms for 99+ 400ex's, not for 99-04 and 05+. I still cant say for sure, but just some food for thought

[billyboy]

I have a 2000 400ex with a 2006 front end on it. shocks a-arms and tires and wheels. I cant see a difference.