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jason_31
01-25-2009, 10:00 PM
sorry to make a new post, im sure its been talked about but i cant find it in a search.... i have an 07 400ex and i was looking at someones racing plastics but they are for a first gen.... i doubt they fit but maybe they do? i know id have to lose the headlights but thats not a big deal....anyone know? thanks for any help
400thacker
01-26-2009, 05:49 AM
go with 250r. i will post a pic
01-26-2009, 07:11 AM
the mounts are the same...the 2nd gen just has an extra piece for the headlight...
hondaking52
01-26-2009, 10:02 AM
ya they bolt right up, i went from 1st gen to 2nd, had to drill 2 small holes, but ur goin back, so there wont be any problems...
jason_31
01-26-2009, 06:34 PM
awesome thanks for the help guys
bobkunkle
01-27-2009, 11:51 AM
Has anyone put GEN1 plastics on a Gen2 400ex? I have a GEN2 (2005) and I have moved my reverse knob to a hot start lever. I had tried my keys in the right fender but they scratched up my previous plastics. I now have an empty hole.
rob_990
01-27-2009, 12:58 PM
is that what jason just asked?
bobkunkle
01-27-2009, 02:51 PM
He asked if it will fit? There is a distinction and doing it custom versus a bolt-on. Please post pics if you have GEN1 plastics/lights on a GEN2 400ex.
hondaking52
01-27-2009, 02:53 PM
theres nothing you have to mod, i could show you a pic of my 02 with the old plastics on it, and it would look the same as a 05 with gen 1 plastics...
jason_31
01-27-2009, 05:29 PM
his post made me remember something dumb i forgot, the reverse switch.other than what he did, what are some other options, if i bought race fenders i wouldnt want to put a new hole for it
hondaking52
01-27-2009, 05:52 PM
you could put the reverse switch in the same spot if you wanted to, just drill a hole and put in in.....
bobkunkle
01-27-2009, 09:38 PM
Jason take a look at this post from a few nights ago.
Reverse Location (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=379910)
There are some links that can be followed that show different ways to relocate the reverse function on the 400. I have my reverse relocated to the hot start position of my hydraulic clutch assembly. It makes the quad much easier to maneuver especially when cold and you are working on getting her warmed up.