NJ450rider
07-20-2008, 08:03 PM
Ok i have finally taken the time to mount Rath Racing nerfs w/net heel guards on my 2001 400ex. These are for 04/05 450r's. Im not sure if 06 and up will fit but just to be safe order 04/05's. To mount these nerfs the only major mod is trimming the left side upper heel guard mount to clear the battery/starter servo. If you have your battery and starting electrical moved(custom aluminum airbox) you probably wont need to since it wont be in the way. Everyone else will have to trim it like i did. Time for the pics and explanations.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs006.jpg
STEP ONE: Mount the nerf peg mounts to frame like instructions. Next put in the front nerf mount that goes between the frame. Before installation your going to have to take a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer and bend the mounts inwards a lil bit. In between the front engine mount is a tiny bit narrower than a 450r. but not much! It will require a lil finess to get it in there and around the oil tank. But it does fit WITHOUT removing or moving the oil tank!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs004.jpg
The first photo is the left side of my 400ex. The second photo is the right side. There are two bolt holes for the front nerf mount but you are only going to use one.(bolt holes closer to engine) Get the mount in the frame so that the longer holes are facing up and the smaller side is facing down. Bolt it up and put the nuts on the backside but leave it loose!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs011.jpg
STEP TWO: Slide on nerf bars. Be sure to slide the front and back evenly so theres no binding. May require a tiny bit of a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer to get em on. But not much! Follow Rath directions for securing nerfs to peg mounts.
STEP 3: Now you can tighten up the front nerf mount at the frame.
By now you should have the nerfs on minus the footpegs and hell guards.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs008.jpg
STEP 4: Put on foot pegs per Rath directions. Okay now its time for the one major mod. the left side heel guard your going to have to cut the upper bracket at the frame back to clear the battery and starter servo. Once that is done you can mount it per Rath racing directions.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs002.jpg
Right side heel guard requires no mods and bolts right on!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs005.jpg
Shot of heel guards from the back. Excuse the zip ties im going to make mounting brackets soon.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs009.jpg
STEP 5: Make sure everything is tight and install nets per Rath Racing directions. I like to put em on before mounting but its up to you. After that your good to go and enjoy Rath Racing nerfs on your 400ex!!!!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs006.jpg
STEP ONE: Mount the nerf peg mounts to frame like instructions. Next put in the front nerf mount that goes between the frame. Before installation your going to have to take a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer and bend the mounts inwards a lil bit. In between the front engine mount is a tiny bit narrower than a 450r. but not much! It will require a lil finess to get it in there and around the oil tank. But it does fit WITHOUT removing or moving the oil tank!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs004.jpg
The first photo is the left side of my 400ex. The second photo is the right side. There are two bolt holes for the front nerf mount but you are only going to use one.(bolt holes closer to engine) Get the mount in the frame so that the longer holes are facing up and the smaller side is facing down. Bolt it up and put the nuts on the backside but leave it loose!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs011.jpg
STEP TWO: Slide on nerf bars. Be sure to slide the front and back evenly so theres no binding. May require a tiny bit of a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer to get em on. But not much! Follow Rath directions for securing nerfs to peg mounts.
STEP 3: Now you can tighten up the front nerf mount at the frame.
By now you should have the nerfs on minus the footpegs and hell guards.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs008.jpg
STEP 4: Put on foot pegs per Rath directions. Okay now its time for the one major mod. the left side heel guard your going to have to cut the upper bracket at the frame back to clear the battery and starter servo. Once that is done you can mount it per Rath racing directions.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs002.jpg
Right side heel guard requires no mods and bolts right on!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs005.jpg
Shot of heel guards from the back. Excuse the zip ties im going to make mounting brackets soon.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/srt4acrnj/400exrathnerfs009.jpg
STEP 5: Make sure everything is tight and install nets per Rath Racing directions. I like to put em on before mounting but its up to you. After that your good to go and enjoy Rath Racing nerfs on your 400ex!!!!