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250racer2010
08-20-2008, 08:09 AM
hey guys i race harescrambles and i just got done runnin the teen class on a raptor 250, i had a 500 before the raptor but im moving up a class next year and need to know what u guys think, should i get an 07 400ex with reverse and electric start or an 04 450r witch is kickstart and no reverse. i weigh 140lbs. what do u guys think:confused:
08-20-2008, 08:45 AM
450 all the way. You will be dissappointed with the power of the 400EX. You will get used to not having reverse.
represent618
08-20-2008, 10:34 AM
dido, 450 without a doubt.

the power will make up for no reverse, spin it around 180 with a blip on the throttle.
250racer2010
08-22-2008, 07:29 AM
alright thanks guys. another question does the 06s and up have electric start
08-22-2008, 08:27 AM
Originally posted by 250racer2010
alright thanks guys. another question does the 06s and up have electric start

Yes 06 and up come either button or kicker. For about $400 in parts you can add a kicker to the electric start as a back up.
08-22-2008, 09:26 AM
REAL men don't need electric start or reverse.:macho
250racer2010
08-22-2008, 10:20 AM
yeh i know but both would be handy
jedneck
08-22-2008, 02:18 PM
There is nothing wrong with a 400 for in the woods. I say it is 99% rider. If you can't ride more power won't help.
250racer2010
08-22-2008, 08:35 PM
Originally posted by jedneck
There is nothing wrong with a 400 for in the woods. I say it is 99% rider. If you can't ride more power won't help.



yeh iv seen that first hand. when people buy 450s and think there like the next bill balance or something.
Crusty450er
08-24-2008, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by 250racer2010
yeh iv seen that first hand. when people buy 450s and think there like the next bill balance or something.

well said. i told my best friend it dont matter how many modifications you have on your quad, it dont make you a better rider. you just have a better quad.. anyone can go wide open down down a paved road. less than half can go wide open through the woods..
08-24-2008, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by jedneck
There is nothing wrong with a 400 for in the woods. I say it is 99% rider. If you can't ride more power won't help.

I agree 100%, but get 2 equal riders one an a fast quad and one on a slower one.

Who's going to win?

That's my point.

Plus you can gain ground in the faster sections.
HondaRaceReady
08-25-2008, 06:42 PM
REAL men don't need electric start or reverse.
This guy is right. I had an 07 400ex and had to press the start button like 20 times before it decided to idle and reverse was geared so tall it was hard to use without stalling or running into stuff behind you. I actually like kickstarting mine. Its not hard.