My new 07 400ex - beginning mods

[dsherw00d]

I bought this a couple of weeks back brand new. First new one ever and I'll be 40 soon!!! I picked up Pro Armor Fat Pegs and their full skid from the Honda dealer. Big discount, but wasn't able to get them thrown in with the $3900 price of the 400ex:) I also put in one of the billet oil dipsticks with the gauge.

Next is the matching swing arm skid, bumpers, and a-arm guards. Once the quad is broke in and the warranty expires, I'll start looking at pipes. It only has about 2 hours on it - to much snow!!

http://www.thesherwoodgang.com/07400ex/nerfs.jpg
http://www.thesherwoodgang.com/07400ex/skid.jpg
http://www.thesherwoodgang.com/07400ex/dipstick.jpg
http://www.thesherwoodgang.com/07400ex/frontleft.jpg

[dsherw00d]

Sorry about the large pics - new camera and I'm didn't have to resize them with my old one. JUST RESIZED THEM:)

[powermadd400ex]

very nice, i wish my 07 looked that new. its all scratched up already.

[bullett]

Nice quad man. I bought the same exact one! What dealer in NY did you buy it from? I picked mine up the day before new yeasr

[dsherw00d]

I bought it from WNY Cycle near Lockport NY. I bought mine on 1/3/09!!

[dsherw00d]

BTW - Pro Armor has a deal where for every $100 you spend, they give you $20 on future purchase. It's for up to $300. My local dealer gave me a good discount, then with the $60 credit, it's pretty good.

[ae13291]

nice quad man. what made you pick the 400ex over the 450r when the differance is like 300 bucks?

[rcatvrider]

If you read the original post he got it for around 2 grand less than a 450.

[ae13291]

Originally posted by rcatvrider
If you read the original post he got it for around 2 grand less than a 450.

he says he got it for 3900 if that is correct, i have seen 08 450's going for $4200

[dsherw00d]

If you can buy a new 08 450R in CA for $4200, Honda must be desperate. Send one my way:) Not that I want it, but I could make a grand off it. The kick start version is around $5500 for a very good deal and the electric is around $6000. At $5500, the dealer isn't making much. We don't have that many leftover 450Rs around here. It's hard to buy a 07-08 used one for much less than $4500 unless it's really beat/raced. You can get one a bit older for $2500-3000 if it's beat up. Most end up buying those instead of the 400EXs. However, I've rode 450Rs quite a bit and they are not my style. I also wanted reverse.

Have others on the forum seen new 08 450Rs for $4200? I can't imagine them lasting long at that price.

[Mustangous]

Originally posted by ae13291
he says he got it for 3900 if that is correct, i have seen 08 450's going for $4200
wow.. where did you find that price? I would check again. to make your quote even, 08 400ex's are $4800 with no bs fees. Thats important, make sure they aren't charging you $495 freight and prep. That changes the price. So what your saying the 450 is cheaper. Cant compare an 07 price with an 08.

[dsherw00d]

Back on topic I guess - more mods on the way. Bought a set of 450R front shocks and a steering dampener off the forum.

[Mustangous]

Originally posted by dsherw00d
Back on topic I guess - more mods on the way. Bought a set of 450R front shocks and a steering dampener off the forum.
wow, your not wasting any time for doing mods! :D
What brand oil temp gauge is that and how much did it cost? Seems like a cool idea.

[bullett]

Nice man. I got mine at troy city garage. I hear you on the snow tho. What kind of exhaust are you going with?

[ae13291]

Originally posted by dsherw00d
If you can buy a new 08 450R in CA for $4200, Honda must be desperate. Send one my way:) Not that I want it, but I could make a grand off it. The kick start version is around $5500 for a very good deal and the electric is around $6000. At $5500, the dealer isn't making much. We don't have that many leftover 450Rs around here. It's hard to buy a 07-08 used one for much less than $4500 unless it's really beat/raced. You can get one a bit older for $2500-3000 if it's beat up. Most end up buying those instead of the 400EXs. However, I've rode 450Rs quite a bit and they are not my style. I also wanted reverse.

Have others on the forum seen new 08 450Rs for $4200? I can't imagine them lasting long at that price.

yea bro its no lie, i saw a couple going for that price, it was a red tag sale, and i was looking at the new 400ex's right next to it and i was thinking who in the right mind would get the 400ex when the 450 is only a few hundred more. i wish i can take a pic of the price if they arent sold yet, and the sales in california are not doing so well, we had a local honda power sports dealer already close and all parts were 50% which was real great and the quads and motorcycles were going for super cheap! but to be honest i like the 400ex more, its more comfortable and more reliable, the 450's motor is super power full but the power is either all or nothing

[dsherw00d]

The temp gauge is very cool, but a bit pricey -
http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1010&category_id=127&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77

For exhaust, I would really like the LTE Duals:D Don't know if I'll spend that much when the time comes....

I believe you on the 450s - crazy times right now. Dealers might not be able to keep up with their floor plans. We don't have that many dealers in this area - maybe CA has to many.

[ae13291]

Originally posted by dsherw00d
The temp gauge is very cool, but a bit pricey -
http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1010&category_id=127&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77

For exhaust, I would really like the LTE Duals:D Don't know if I'll spend that much when the time comes....

I believe you on the 450s - crazy times right now. Dealers might not be able to keep up with their floor plans. We don't have that many dealers in this area - maybe CA has to many.

i like those temp gauges. but is it convinent to check the oil?

[dsherw00d]

Sure - it screws in/out just like stock. It has a mark on the stick for full.

[rob_990]

wow. thats awesome

[racerdan24]

Yeah...Another fellow NY'er...welcome to the addiction and site...keep your wallett held colse...i am already into 1500 in aftermarket parts,gear etc...Dont feel bad i am almost as old as you are...your only as old as you feel