400ex 450r Heel Guard Conversion?

[REDRIDDER]

Anyone ever do this? I'm in the process of it now, i have cut my fenders to match and they look great but the only problem is that the top bracket mount on the right side is about an inch to 1 1/2 short of connecting to the stock mounting point on the frame and the left side is too long to connect to the mount. any suggestions cause i think either the torch is going to come out and I'm going to bend the bracket or i will cut and reuse the stock 400ex bracket for the top mounts.I will have pics to show you guys when im finished...thanks.

[REDRIDDER]

I will be back inside in about an hour or so whith some pics.

[REDRIDDER]

well I'm back in and i got the bracket to fit using one of my 400ex brackets, had to straighten it out and used the clip from the bracket to connect the two good fit and the bad news is i also found out this look......i don't know if I'm going to weld it or buy a new one.Any of you guys have a sub frame lying around and want to sell it cheap lol.

[REDRIDDER]

50% COMPLETE....WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

[REDRIDDER]

Little touching up to do.......heres one from the back side..

[REDRIDDER]

In the first pic of the heel guards the plastic looks to touch but from the back side pic you see that its not even close.I still have some time in detail work making the edges nice and smooth.I will post up some more pics also idk if i ever saw this conversion in the past but id like to share it with you guys any ways.

[REDRIDDER]

nice!!!

[REDRIDDER]

stock 03 400ex and 08 450r heel guards.

[REDRIDDER]

ANOTHER...

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Side before and after..

[REDRIDDER]

good picture nice angle.. for the whole plastic cutting i used a dremel with a sanding drum it forced me to work slower and it helps when your annal like i am. Also i used masking tape for a line to follow.The heel guards and pegs make my out dated 03 plastics have a little more appeal now it's like getting a hair cut for a quad lol...and its a cheap mod.YES THE HANDEL BARS ARE ON THE WAY..FEEL FREE TO POST SOME FEEDBACK AS IM SURE I WILL APPERIATE IT. THANKS..

[REDRIDDER]

WOW!!! not one comment.

[dustin_j]

Nice post! How strong do they feel? I wish stock heel guards could take more abuse; that's why I like propegs with integrated heel guards. Great looking budget mod for sure!

[08400EX]

GREAT JOB!!! That looks really good.

[08400EX]

BTW, bummer about the subframe.

A new one from Honda is $100 or less. Part# 50200-HN1-A40ZA

[REDRIDDER]

Thanks guys i really appreciate the comments,so do my fender line flow with the heel guards?

[tim colston]

It is ok, but I just never understand why people need the approval of others. If you like it and are proud of it who cares what others think. I would have just gotten some nerfs with heel guards. But again who cares what I think

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by 08400EX
BTW, bummer about the subframe.

A new one from Honda is $100 or less. Part# 50200-HN1-A40ZA lol..i look on service Honda their the cheapest and it was $208 so let me know were i can get that one for a$100 bucks lol..

[REDRIDDER]

Originally posted by tim colston
It is ok, but I just never understand why people need the approval of others. If you like it and are proud of it who cares what others think. I would have just gotten some nerfs with heel guards. But again who cares what I think I was basiclly looking for comments on the fit and finish!!!!! and to show others what it would look like with newer parts.

[08400EX]

Originally posted by REDRIDDER
lol..i look on service Honda their the cheapest and it was $208 so let me know were i can get that one for a$100 bucks lol..

Always look at the newest year you know will work, Honda prices are typically cheaper the newer the model is.

From Mrcycles website... plus you can call them directly and get it a little cheaper. BUT, due to shipping cost I would use this price and part # to negotiate with your local Dealer.


MFG ITEM QTY PRICE TOTAL

Honda FRAME, RR. *NH456M* (IO SILVER METALLIC) for 2007 Honda TRX400EX
50200-HN1-A40ZA
$100.57 $100.57

[REDRIDDER]

will it fit a 2003?

[08400EX]

Originally posted by REDRIDDER
will it fit a 2003?

Since the aftermarket guys sell the same subframe for all years I would say yes.

Heck you can get a whole new frame from Honda for $350ish..

2007 FRAME *NH456M* (IO SILVER METALLIC)
50100-HN1-A40ZA 001 $354.85

[REDRIDDER]

hey thanks alot...:)

[08400EX]

Genuine Honda parts for newest models are typically very cheap. For example I bought a spare set of the 08 Mudguards for an experiment and they were only $9 each!

https://www.928gt.com/images/400ex/CIMG2126b.jpg

[REDRIDDER]

08400EX how is your sensor in your pipe doing did you get the results you were looking for? and whats your top speed now?

[08400EX]

It did great and definitely got the results I wanted. The beauty is that it will be great for ongoing tuning and even testing products to see if they really make a difference..or not.

I already have planned to do a test session comparing closed airbox vs open airbox vs Powerlid vs EHS Outerwears Lid. By looking at the A/F ratios across the entire rpm range of identical runs with each setup will tell me a lot about increased airflow...or not.

Haven't had a good enough location to fully test top speed and it isn't really a priority for me at the moment.

[mcwilly]

Originally posted by 08400EX

I already have planned to do a test session comparing closed airbox vs open airbox vs Powerlid vs EHS Outerwears Lid. By looking at the A/F ratios across the entire rpm range of identical runs with each setup will tell me a lot about increased airflow...or not.


I look forward to seeing those results. I ordered the EHS outerwears lid last week...should be here anyday.
Oh, and the heel guards look great!

[REDRIDDER]

mcwilly,thank you.