400exrider13
09-19-2008, 09:23 AM
I just picked up a 2004 Honda 400ex and i have some (probably very dumb) questions. This is my first sport quad and i am kinda treating it like my baby.
1. When checking the oil do i screw the dip stick back in then unscrew and check? of course after cleaning it on the first pull.
2. Is it bad to constantly be shifting between gears i usually find my self using the clutch very often going between 1 2 and 3?
3. Should i turn the gas off all the time or only when i am going to like 12 oclock it or something?
4. What are some things i should do to make sure everything is tight. i just got it and am planning on going for a very very long striaght trail ride with it and i dont want to over heat it. im talking like over 10 miles or so.
and does anyone have any tips?
1. When checking the oil do i screw the dip stick back in then unscrew and check? of course after cleaning it on the first pull.
2. Is it bad to constantly be shifting between gears i usually find my self using the clutch very often going between 1 2 and 3?
3. Should i turn the gas off all the time or only when i am going to like 12 oclock it or something?
4. What are some things i should do to make sure everything is tight. i just got it and am planning on going for a very very long striaght trail ride with it and i dont want to over heat it. im talking like over 10 miles or so.
and does anyone have any tips?