New Build On An 02!!!!

[STUNTIN400EX]

AS MOST OF YOU ALL KNOW I AM A NEW MEMBER. AFTER HAVING LOOKED AT SOME PICS OF OTHER MEMBERS RIDES I DECIDED TO START MODDING MY 02. THIS THREAD WILL BE THE CHRONICLE OF SAID BUILD,AND I WILL ADD TO AS PARTS COME IN.
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B4 POWDER COATING. (THANKS FOR THE IDEA HORNETGOD)
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AFTER POWDER. WILL POST PICS SOON OF OTHER MODS, SHAVED FRONT FENDERS, NEW FRONT SPROCKET AND STICKERS. LET ME KNOW WHAT U THINK.

[Brauap]

Can't wait to see it all! (I have it fantomize over others ppl's because I cant do a rebuild myself, lol)

[BigBore24]

keep em coming, how much for the pc if you dont mind?

[Ruby Soho]

looks good

and braup why cant you do one?

[STUNTIN400EX]

PC WAS FREE!!!!!!!! THE PLACE WHERE MY FATHER WORKS HAS A LINE. MORE PICS WILL BE UP AS SOON AS MY STICKERS AND 2 FRONT SPROCKETS GET HERE FROM RMATV. IT HAS BEEN 7 DAYS SO HOPEFULLY THEY WILL GET HERE SOON.

[Brauap]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
looks good

and braup why cant you do one?

Money, money, money.. :rolleyes: If I had some, I would.. but I don't do I cant.. :(

[Honda#4]

It takes time my friend just wait it will happen to you soon, never give up hope.

[Ruby Soho]

Originally posted by Brauap
Money, money, money.. :rolleyes: If I had some, I would.. but I don't do I cant.. :(

my best advice is to talk to people. and keep an eye out on ebay.

get a part time job for alittle cash and find some connections, i did my rebuild for around 500$, and some of the parts were as a gift to me.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
B4 POWDER COATING. (THANKS FOR THE IDEA HORNETGOD)


I love to see things powder coated. In fact, I'm getting my new bumper powder coated right now.

I love to see build threads. Keep us updated.

[STUNTIN400EX]

only pic i have so far. started the reassemble last night and had to take the little one to the hospital he fell in the garage and had to get three stitches. will get some better pics posted.
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mods go
renthal 787 bars
renthal grips
race cut front fenders
pro armor nerfs
cdb scoops
13t front sprocket
and some stickers

[BigBore24]

looking real sharp. i like those nerfs. hows your boy?

[hornetgod13]

I hope your Son's feeling better. I usually have company in my garage too. I have to watch my dog. He likes to chew on my screwdrivers.

The quad looks great.

[STUNTIN400EX]

he is all boy so he'll make it through. our first so we are kind of learning, and next time he will just have to stay inside with his mother. he is only 16 months so he should heal up with little to no evidence of the stitches. thanks for the compliments and the concern!

[rcatvrider]

Nice ex! My dream is to build up an all pc black and polished aluminum 400ex.

[STUNTIN400EX]

my new sprockets finally came in.
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but the 13t won't fit my output shaft. and the tech support at rmatv told me to use a dead blow and beat it on! LOL needless to say i DIDN'T try that. will try to put the 14t on this friday!

[Hondamaster5505]

Cool. I can't wait to do mine.

Brauap, its all about time and connections..
First im doing an overhaul on me shee, powdercoating everything and crap.
When shee's done Im gonna tear the 400 down because i have the banshee to ride.

Candy Red Frame
Black A-arms
Black Swing-arm
Black Rims
Black Seat
Wiesco 11:1 Piston
Hotcams stage 2

All in all, it won't be that bad. Im getting the powdercoating done free, and only the seat and engine I have to buy.
Heres a photoshop:D

And BTW Stuntin, cant wait to see the build done!

[STUNTIN400EX]

build will be done soon. on the prowl for 450r shocks and a slip on then its on to the next project.
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94 zx7
here is my next build, will have to be soon it should get warm in indy in a month.

[BigBore24]

where you at in indiana. im in franklin. let me know if you ever need someone to ride with....

[Brauap]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
my new sprockets finally came in.
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but the 13t won't fit my output shaft. and the tech support at rmatv told me to use a dead blow and beat it on! LOL needless to say i DIDN'T try that. will try to put the 14t on this friday!

It will fit, there all hard to put on, I once had a 12t.. jeez, that was hard, just find a large socket to fit around that loop down and get a hammer or a rubber mallet, and it will go on, dont worry. Well, as long as its for a 400ex. If you dont want to put it on, I'll take it off your hands. Just so you dont have to worry about anyone tripping on it or anything.. (Just Joking!!) ;)

Its looking real good! Make sure to keep us updated!

[STUNTIN400EX]

bigbore i am on the south side of indy! you ever go to the dog and suds in greenwood on saturday night for the car show? i go ever saturday in the summer

[BigBore24]

yah. actually i work bout 2 min. from there. my dad has a couple cars he will b taking there this summer. you got a car or just go for fun?

[STUNTIN400EX]

YA WE RIDE OR BIKES DOWN TO THE SUDS OR TAKE OUR TRUCKS!
I AM READY FOR SUMMER SO THE SUDS CAN OPEN AND WE CAN CRUISE 31!

[STUNTIN400EX]

bought some 450r shocks this last weekend. hope they arrive sometime this week, i can't wait to put them on. next is a slip on that should be here around april. then on to the bike!

[STUNTIN400EX]

Got my new air filter and +2 braided brake lines. does anyone run their air filter with out the inside cartridge? and do i need to cut the tabs out on the inside of my air box?
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[STUNTIN400EX]

GOT MY SHOCKS!!!!
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[BigBore24]

wow those look real nice and clean. let me know how you like them once you get them on and ride on them

[NacsMXer]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
Got my new air filter and +2 braided brake lines. does anyone run their air filter with out the inside cartridge? and do i need to cut the tabs out on the inside of my air box?
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I run the same filter, you're going to want to leave the filter cage inside it. It prevents the filter from collapsing on itself when you're hard in the gas. The black plastic ring on the end of the filter cage is also what allows the hose clamp sealing the filter to the intake boot to have something solid to clamp to. If you didn't run the filter cage you would be clamping a rubber tube to a rubber tube and it would just collapse. You'll see what i'm talking about once you get it installed.

I run the UNI in an aluminum airbox, but I can tell you that it is larger than the stock air filter, so you're probably going to have to cut the lower tabs off ;)

[STUNTIN400EX]

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[STUNTIN400EX]

lines installed and snorkel removed. bleeding the lines SUCKED!! little grinding needed to install the shocks, all i am waiting on is the slip-on then i will get some suggestions on jetting!

[NacsMXer]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
lines installed and snorkel removed. bleeding the lines SUCKED!! little grinding needed to install the shocks, all i am waiting on is the slip-on then i will get some suggestions on jetting!

Yeah bleeding the lines does suck :p When you remove the brake lines, a lot of air gets inside the calipers, and that takes a lot of bleeding to get out. When I did my SS lines, I used a Mityvac to speed the process up and it still took forever! :mad:

[STUNTIN400EX]

i want to buy a set of maxxis razr for the back will the width of the tire change my gear ratio? if i remember correct it is only the height that will affect the gears.

what year 450r shocks are those off of?

[STUNTIN400EX]

don't know what year, i got them off a guy on another forum.

just wondering because the 06 - 08 are supposed to be stiffer than the 04 - 05. I have some 2005 coming to me probably nexy week

[2muchquad]

wondering because the 06 - 08 are supposed to be stiffer than the 04 - 05

I wouldnt doubt it,i have a set of 07 take offs on my 250r with plus 2 a arms and they are fairly stiff and im 215lbs:eek2: Im at like 12 clicks or so out on the compression.I like'em though...for now:D

[STUNTIN400EX]

i think i will get a new set of springs for the 450r shocks. but i just took my ninja to the shop to have the carbs rebuilt, new fork seals and the valves adjusted,plus i ordered my lexx slip-on. so when i find out how much all that puts me back i will go from there. plus i REALLY hated having to cut my scoops. i just had them pc'd! :mad:

[STUNTIN400EX]

bought a hmf sport series in brushed today off ebay. comes with the jets and spark arrestor, will get pics posted on friday if i gets here that early. i get a 170 hex main with it will i need anything else?

[BigBore24]

hey stuntin, what did you end up having to do to get the brakes blead out? i just bought a set of steel braided lines for mine. do the braided lines make any differences. i figured i could bleed them the old conventional way. will it not work?

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
just wondering because the 06 - 08 are supposed to be stiffer than the 04 - 05. I have some 2005 coming to me probably nexy week

Actually, as far as I remember, this is how it goes:

2004 - Soft

2005 - A lot stiffer

06-08 - A little softer than 05 but still much harder than 04.

Originally posted by Hondamaster5505
Actually, as far as I remember, this is how it goes:

2004 - Soft

2005 - A lot stiffer

06-08 - A little softer than 05 but still much harder than 04.

I dont think so because if you read review articles from when the 2006 450r came out in the suspension they say a little heavier spring and stiffer than the 2005.

2006 TRX 450r review: "The 450R’s suspension has been updated front and rear. While front end wheel travel remains unchanged, the front shocks now feature a stiffer spring rate for more bottom resistance and to counteract the extra weight placed on the front wheels due to the longer swingarm. The front shocks now feature an aluminum spring preload adjustment reducing weight by 225 grams per shock. Out back, the rear shock was also lightened and suspension travel was lengthened from 9 inches to 9.3."

[STUNTIN400EX]

BIGBORE24 I just installed the lines. then after i got the line hook up to the mastercyclinder i to the lines off the calipers and sumerged then in 2 cans of brake fluid and bleed the lines. then i hooked the lines up to the calipers without pulling in the brake lever, i hooked a hose up to the bleeder valve on the calipers then ran the hose till it was sumerged in the fluid and pumped the lever till all the bubbles came out. if you need a hand leave me a pm with your phone # and i can give you a hand this weekend. i have to put on my exhaust and jet the carb friday then put a clutch in my friends r1. but i am open on sunday after noon.

[BigBore24]

thanks for the offer stuntin but i'm pretty sure i can get it. thanks for the info also. im proly gonna do some riding this weekend if we get my buddies banshee going. get that baby rolling and let me know if you wanna ride sometime

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
I dont think so because if you read review articles from when the 2006 450r came out in the suspension they say a little heavier spring and stiffer than the 2005.

2006 TRX 450r review: "The 450R’s suspension has been updated front and rear. While front end wheel travel remains unchanged, the front shocks now feature a stiffer spring rate for more bottom resistance and to counteract the extra weight placed on the front wheels due to the longer swingarm. The front shocks now feature an aluminum spring preload adjustment reducing weight by 225 grams per shock. Out back, the rear shock was also lightened and suspension travel was lengthened from 9 inches to 9.3."

o, ok. Well i know the 05 was definitly a little harder than 04. Supposedly the 04's were pretty soft. I wish i can find some cheap.:ermm:

[STUNTIN400EX]

HONDAMASTER5505 i joined TRX450R.ORG and with in a few days had 4 people offer there stock shocks. i only gave 175.00 for mine shipped. the most expensive anyone asked was 200!

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
HONDAMASTER5505 i joined TRX450R.ORG and with in a few days had 4 people offer there stock shocks. i only gave 175.00 for mine shipped. the most expensive anyone asked was 200!

Yeah, I know, but I don't even have that much.

I just wish I found someone with a set off an 04 who doesn't care and will sell em for like $50, but that aint gonna happen:(

Once peoples grass starts growing and I start mowing lawns again, i might get some cash rollin in.

[STUNTIN400EX]

I purchased a hmf sport series slip-on and it came with a 175 keihin hex main. is that to big or do any of you have any advise for me. i am rejetting my quad for the first time!

[2muchquad]

i have a 158 main in mine,i have a lrd slip on and a k and n filter with no air box lid.a 175 seems kinda large,who knows:)

[BigBore24]

deffinately way to big for stock bore.155-60sounds better. asl long as your needle clip is still in stock position

[klutch]

I got my 04 450R shocks new (they were used twice) off a friend for $75 they are pretty nice. They are on my dad's 400ex though.

[STUNTIN400EX]

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[STUNTIN400EX]

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[BigBore24]

looks awesome. did those 450r shocks drop it down quite a bit?

[STUNTIN400EX]

no the 450r shocks actually raised the front about an inch! and the shcocks really are stiff as h&ll!!!!