By request: "TOPLESS" 08 400EX

[08400EX]

A few people had requested for me to take pics of the 08 without the front fenders. I promised to do it the next time I had it that far apart. Did a carb update today and just before I started to put it all back together I remembered the request and grabbed my camera.

Didn't notice until I did it, but it only takes 2 bolts and 3 plastic push pins to remove each fender.

Sure gives new meaning to shaved fenders!

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2187a.JPG

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2178a.JPG

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2179a.JPG

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2184a.JPG

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2186a.JPG

[trx400EXtreme]

IMO the headlight looks way to big amd it looks too narrow with the fenders gone.

[Honda#4]

Looks stealthy

[Ruby Soho]

i'd like it without the headlight, reminds me of a yfz

[08400EX]

Originally posted by trx400EXtreme
IMO the headlight looks way to big amd it looks too narrow with the fenders gone.

No doubt, but it obviously wasn't designed for this purpose. Just doing a favor for some of the guys, it is all back together now.

[quadman 05400ex]

take another pic just like that but with out the head light

[08400EX]

Originally posted by quadman 05400ex
take another pic just like that but with out the head light

You'll have to photoshop that, I have no plans to take it back apart for awhile.. I WANNA RIDE !!! :-)

[BossHogg420]

WOW!!!! ur quads SICK!

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by BossHogg420
WOW!!!! ur quads SICK! x2

[procircuit406ex]

are those Derisi front shocks?

[Hondamaster5505]

dude, without the headlight, thatd be sick!

Like a racer fighter plane:eek2:

[08400EX]

Originally posted by procircuit406ex
are those Derisi front shocks?

450R Front Shocks with Works Triple Rate Springs

[procircuit406ex]

They look exactly like my Derisis lol

[j450rking]

how heavy is that winch in your front bumper?? if there was more to the wing looking fender peaces then i would keep the rest off

[08400EX]

Originally posted by j450rking
how heavy is that winch in your front bumper?? if there was more to the wing looking fender peaces then i would keep the rest off

With the Amsteel Synthetic rope I think the total was approx 8lbs.

For me, it would take a lot more than larger wings.

I kinda like it like this .....

http://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2171a.JPG

[KwAdUp]

that thing is so sick

[Exrider434]

Originally posted by KwAdUp
that thing is so sick

you got that right:eek2:

[tanner 222]

ya if you take that light out and maybe shave down the corners on the outside so they done stick out so far but it also looks good with the fenders on. nice bike :)

[08trx400ex]

Just got my 08 2 weeks ago. love it! Mines white though. I think they were going for an airplane look. How tough was your handle bar swap? I was thinking of doing mine but not sure if i want to get into it. Also, the OEM cap that houses the nuetral and reverse lights along with the key rattles like crazy when i gas it. Any suggestions to either tighten or remove it?

[08400EX]

Originally posted by 08trx400ex
Just got my 08 2 weeks ago. love it! Mines white though. I think they were going for an airplane look. How tough was your handle bar swap? I was thinking of doing mine but not sure if i want to get into it. Also, the OEM cap that houses the nuetral and reverse lights along with the key rattles like crazy when i gas it. Any suggestions to either tighten or remove it?

Cool,... and then there were 2 :-) Post some pics!

Handle bar swap is easy and no different from other 400EXs.

Pull out the gas cap vent tube from that cover and look inside the hole, you wil see a phillips head screw, make sure it is tight.

[08trx400ex]

what did you do with the lights and key hole when you mounted the new bars?


p.s. pics of mine to come

[08400EX]

Originally posted by 08trx400ex
what did you do with the lights and key hole when you mounted the new bars?


p.s. pics of mine to come

The Trail Tech Bar Mounts have a new plastic cover similar to the factory one for your Key switch and Neutral/Reverse lights.

On mine I have the Vapor and the optional "Dashboard" that has 4 lights on it. I wired my neautral and reverse lights to it. You can see the "N" and "R" on the left indicators in the photo. If you look closely at the bottom of the pic you can see my key fob and the plugged holes on either side of thr key switch where you normally would put the lights.

[08400EX]

Here is a better pic of the cover that comes with the Trail Tech clamps..

http://www.trailtech.net/media/bar_clamps/atv_x-bar_clamps/030-H400F_trx_400ex_w250.jpg

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by 08trx400ex
Just got my 08 2 weeks ago. love it! Mines white though. I think they were going for an airplane look. How tough was your handle bar swap? I was thinking of doing mine but not sure if i want to get into it. Also, the OEM cap that houses the nuetral and reverse lights along with the key rattles like crazy when i gas it. Any suggestions to either tighten or remove it? lets see some pics of yours.

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by 08400EX
The Trail Tech Bar Mounts have a new plastic cover similar to the factory one for your Key switch and Neutral/Reverse lights.

On mine I have the Vapor and the optional "Dashboard" that has 4 lights on it. I wired my neautral and reverse lights to it. You can see the "N" and "R" on the left indicators in the photo. If you look closely at the bottom of the pic you can see my key fob and the plugged holes on either side of thr key switch where you normally would put the lights. how fast does the vapor say your quad is? by the way for the second time i love your ex its a sweet ride.

[08400EX]

Originally posted by REDRIDDER
lets see some pics of yours.

I agree, the White/Black version also looks killer in person!

[08400EX]

Originally posted by REDRIDDER
how fast does the vapor say your quad is? by the way for the second time i love your ex its a sweet ride.

THANKS!!

I haven't had a good place to really top it out... and still watch the Vapor at the same time..... yet :-)

It does have the feature where it stores highest speed reached etc, I will check it out when I do some tuning runs in the next few days.

[Hondamaster5505]

I almost got top speed on my vapor.

I didnt quite max it out, but i was almost there.

I had it at 60.5 with stock gearing and stock size tires. Stock exhaust too.

[j450rking]

sounds about right. my 416 hit 72 with a one tooth bigger rear sprocket (lower gearing) and stock front. but i'm more interested in accel then top speed

[05strokinfx4]

here is some crappy pics of my 08 got it 4/21/08 wish i could get a deal on the black plastic like 08400ex did

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/101/l_5161eb20c084b50c5982313b5d648e39.jpg
lexx pipe
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/85/l_0d714699c820c813d1adf06c37c5c670.jpg

here is a exhaust video with quiet core out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlvWZ8j7zo

[400ex28]

the bug eye style is the best

[racerdan24]

Originally posted by 08400EX
450R Front Shocks with Works Triple Rate Springs
How were your shocks to bolt on? any grinding on the bolt for the fender mount?

[zwark]

Originally posted by BossHogg420
WOW!!!! ur quads SICK!

Looks pretty healthy to me :macho

Originally posted by 400ex28
the bug eye style is the best

word.

[Jdub400ex]

i purchased 2 08s last summer white/black and red/black man do i love them. red one is getting some work done!

[ngates788]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
i'd like it without the headlight, reminds me of a yfz

my thoughts exactly!