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newjacksm
12-19-2002, 03:04 PM
Is it good for MX?
Andrew400ex
12-19-2002, 03:09 PM
lol, its perfect for mx..light, amazing handling,yea
newjacksm
12-19-2002, 03:10 PM
Just doign reasearch im going into MX raceing and i either want a 250r or a 400ex
roostin_dale
12-19-2002, 03:12 PM
they are both great...it just depends on if u like 2 or 4 strokes
newjacksm
12-19-2002, 03:16 PM
well iv only owned one thing it was an ATC and it was a 4stroke and i like that a lot.. Hows the suspention on the 400ex for MX for heavy guys?
hondaracer31
12-19-2002, 04:53 PM
You will want to replace the front shocks on the 400 the back one is fine. I am 240 lb and race mx on mine. I love it!
Sparks425Ex
12-19-2002, 05:05 PM
Yup they are deff good for Mx.

Nice Quad HondaRacer.


That was the first time i have seen your quad on here. Post some more pictures of that bad boy. And get a list of what it has on it. If ya don;t mind.


Nice lookin quad tho.
optikid123
12-19-2002, 05:21 PM
hondaracer31

that quad is sweet
OutlawEX
12-19-2002, 05:42 PM
Yes they are really good in mx,but at the rate of the industry the 400ex seems to be loosing more and more to other makes
Ralph
12-19-2002, 05:42 PM
i do mx
Nausty
12-19-2002, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by OutlawEX
Yes they are really good in mx,but at the rate of the industry the 400ex seems to be loosing more and more to other makes

honestly the 400ex is one of the most mx capable machines out there in production. What quad is better for mx?
JhallettEX
12-19-2002, 06:03 PM
You can buy mine
01TRX300EX
12-19-2002, 07:49 PM
Originally posted by Nausty


honestly the 400ex is one of the most mx capable machines out there in production. What quad is better for mx?

Cannondale and Z400.
DEAL
12-19-2002, 07:55 PM
I think Cannondale is on their way out.
Bean
12-19-2002, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by Nausty


honestly the 400ex is one of the most mx capable machines out there in production. What quad is better for mx?



250r


no, the 400ex sucks at everything, its made by sucky honda, gey, stupid, dont buy it

JK :D
newjacksm
12-19-2002, 08:54 PM
im gonna buy a used 400ex or something cuz i have only 2000 as of right now! still saveing grandmah is givin me a hundred bucks and i dont no what els
Nausty
12-19-2002, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by 01TRX300EX


Cannondale and Z400.

cannondale are much better stock for stock but I think I full on cannondale vs 400ex would win.

z400 is a matter of choice, the 400ex has better handling while the z has couple more overall hp.

As for mod vs mod the z400 can gain a lot more hp but still the 400ex handles better in which I think it just depends on your riding style and what you want.

As for 250r I would say that their the best but I hate 2 strokes and they have been abused for the about 15 years which I couldn't see owning a quad as old as me unless everything on it was rebuilt.

Just my opinion, if you don't like it, I could care less and your not gonna change it so don't get all upset guys.;)
newjacksm
12-19-2002, 09:07 PM
i like all 2 and 4 strokes but the thing is

250r has been beatin on and it scares me to buy one!

thats why i want a 400ex! and i need 4 stroke power! :devil
raptor_02
12-19-2002, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by 01TRX300EX


Cannondale and Z400. Cannondale I AGREE. Z I DISAGREE. The last shootout it had with a craptor in atv action the craptor turned a faster lap with an expert rider. No way a Z is better. Maybe as good but not better.
Chef
12-19-2002, 09:21 PM
Originally posted by Bean




250r gey :D

I told you not to say that Breck! :grr :huh
12-20-2002, 06:24 AM
NO the 400ex flat out stinks at MX,,buy a blaster instead..:huh
exriderdude
12-20-2002, 07:46 AM
Originally posted by Rico
NO the 400ex flat out stinks at MX,,buy a blaster instead..:huh


what:huh what are you talkin about, are you stupid?:huh









get a grizzly:macho absolutly the best MX'er out there:macho
jmoney45
12-20-2002, 09:10 AM
cool pic rico.
QuadTrix6
12-20-2002, 11:17 AM
go with the 400ex you won't be disapointed
01TRX300EX
12-20-2002, 11:31 AM
in the last shootout between the 400EX and Z the Z also won all of the races but one on a track that favored the 400EX, I though most of you didn't trust the mags anyways.
12-20-2002, 11:33 AM
Originally posted by jmoney45
cool pic rico.

Thanks,,see that's total proof that jackazz's can fly..:devil
Ryan
12-20-2002, 11:43 AM
Any sport quad can be good at Mx if you set it up right. Right now stock for stock, The Cannondales, Honda 400ex, LTZ/KFX 400 are the best out right now for MX.

Originally posted by Rico
NO the 400ex flat out stinks at MX,,buy a blaster instead.. Thanks Rico, Now I will feel more confident taking my blaster to the track ;) .
newjacksm
12-20-2002, 12:42 PM
well im inbetween the 250r or the 400ex and I DO NOT NO what to pick!
12-20-2002, 12:52 PM
You can't go wrong with either,,what power do you like best,,smooth 4 stroke power to the ground or hard hitting 2 stroke.

400ex,,you can buy new with no flaws and a warranty..

250R,,god knows what 20 people have owned it and what it's been thru..but you'll find out when you buy it and take it out for a spin..you might be buyin a headache....no warranty
newjacksm
12-20-2002, 12:56 PM
i never road a 4 stroke quad but i have with a trike but 2 strokes i love the way they sound but im looking for like what gives more HP with like simple mods,, and im looking for smooth rideing and stuff
ny300exrider
12-20-2002, 01:15 PM
round up another grand and change and buy a nice used 400ex...most of em already have mods on them too
Ryan
12-20-2002, 02:07 PM
You can find really nice 250rs for 5,000. on cycletrader.com they have them, some of them are race ready. If you have the money to put into it then get a 250r!
Ralph
12-20-2002, 02:21 PM
i would say just get a 400ex, this way u get a machine that is not 16 years old, u dont have to worry about a new rebuild. and the power is plenty for a begginig racer, and as ur first mods u should get tires, rims, and an axle
Bean
12-20-2002, 03:49 PM
try to find an R that looks good, hasnt had more than 2 owners, and look at stuff like brake pads, bushings, etc, to tell if it has been maintained well, simple things like that can save your money
newjacksm
12-20-2002, 03:52 PM
im not a beginer racer :-\ but the thing is the only 4 wheel atv i road for 3 years straight was a BLASTER!!!!

I feel ashamed!!!

I Fu-king hate thoughs things so small so no low end for my heavy *** !!

but going from rideing a blaster to 400ex must be a HUGE difference im guessing?
OutlawEX
12-20-2002, 04:26 PM
" Nausty"cannondale vs 400ex would win.

Ok there is no way a 400ex would beat a c-dale...This is why such pro's as Dana Creech,Korry Ellis,use the c-dale in their competitions..I've never seen them use a 400ex,because its most likely under powdered compared to the C-dale..Im not hating 400ex's because i have one,but if i would ever go ahead and buy a production bike id go ahead with a C-dale,or i would build my own like i am now
AtvMxRider
12-20-2002, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by Lrd Mx400ex
i would say just get a 400ex, this way u get a machine that is not 16 years old, u dont have to worry about a new rebuild. and the power is plenty for a begginig racer, and as ur first mods u should get tires, rims, and an axle

I agree!
AtvMxRider
12-20-2002, 05:15 PM
Originally posted by newjacksm
im not a beginer racer :-\ but the thing is the only 4 wheel atv i road for 3 years straight was a BLASTER!!!!

I feel ashamed!!!

I Fu-king hate thoughs things so small so no low end for my heavy *** !!

but going from rideing a blaster to 400ex must be a HUGE difference im guessing?

That's what i did and YES it is a huge difference. Get the 400 you wont be dissapointed.
Nausty
12-20-2002, 10:06 PM
Originally posted by OutlawEX


Ok there is no way a 400ex would beat a c-dale...This is why such pro's as Dana Creech,Korry Ellis,use the c-dale in their competitions..I've never seen them use a 400ex,because its most likely under powdered compared to the C-dale..Im not hating 400ex's because i have one,but if i would ever go ahead and buy a production bike id go ahead with a C-dale,or i would build my own like i am now

mod for mod I think a 400ex would be better and THAT IS MY OPINION, DON"T YOU GET THAT?

Doesn't dana creech use a 250r anyways? I know Doug Eichnar did just fine against the cannondales last year in the 4 stroke pro class.:rolleyes:
Chef
12-20-2002, 11:06 PM
Originally posted by Nausty

Doesn't dana creech use a 250r anyways? I know Doug Eichnar did just fine against the cannondales last year in the 4 stroke pro class.:rolleyes:

Yes, and Yes, and this was the closest this Dale ever got to me, 2 seconds after this pic I was 5 lengths ahead of him.
Predator36
12-21-2002, 04:37 AM
The 400ex is a fun bike for MX and can be maintained at a reasonable cost. The 250r has the ability to turn faster lap times with the right rider. However at the National level it comes down to high dollar hybrid bikes like the CRF and the YZF and a few power valve 250r's if you want to be in the top competition. Last year even saw a few of these bike showing up in the C and B classes.
Cannondale - I dont think Korry is riding them any more, and Dana Creech does most of his competition on his R and his Hybrid.