Time for a mid-season makeover

[AZ440ex]

Well I have a 6 week gap between races the frame is getting gusseted, the stock plastics gotta go and some new color is needed. It's time for a makeover. I will post some before and afters.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/100_1295.jpg
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[AZ440ex]

The tear down!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/100_1303.jpg

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[AZ440ex]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/100_1304.jpg

[crxjarred]

looken good i like ur set up

[buck440]

man that is a nice 400ex but dont you think your money is in the wrong places? its just my opinion but instead of $300 or so flexx bars get some good renthal fatbars or simuler bars and have some left to get a new stem or a good used one, and the shocks, man, there is a lot of money there that could of been used elsewher, like cheaper good ones and have hundreds left for like new plastics, nerf bars,skids, motor work. i dont want to get you mad but this is my opinion:D but yah thats way nicer than mine.

[crxjarred]

shocks help you out soooooo much u dont evan kno u could put shocks on a stock 400 and wine races

[buck440]

yah, you can get decent ones for like 400-500 and have plenty for elsewhere.

[rob_990]

what colors do you plan on going with?

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by buck440
man that is a nice 400ex but dont you think your money is in the wrong places? its just my opinion but instead of $300 or so flexx bars get some good renthal fatbars or simuler bars and have some left to get a new stem or a good used one, and the shocks, man, there is a lot of money there that could of been used elsewher, like cheaper good ones and have hundreds left for like new plastics, nerf bars,skids, motor work. i dont want to get you mad but this is my opinion:D but yah thats way nicer than mine.

No offence taken

I got alot of my stuff cheap when I lived in CA. I had alot of hook ups.
Flexx bars blow away others, I have fat bars on my CRF and they do not compare. Got mine via a friend from the designer when they first came out. Cost me $125

Far as the stem, never had a problem with the original so never replaced it.

The motor is built, nothing left to do, had a old honda factory mech build the head and carb. Its a 440, don't want to go bigger.

Suspension, all I can say is once you go Custom AXIS you don't go back...lol.

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by rob_990
what colors do you plan on going with?

White frame/subframe /White hubs

Black air scoops/ eng mounts/ bumper/ nerfs

Black Lakers

I'm keeping the candy red stuff the same

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by buck440
yah, you can get decent ones for like 400-500 and have plenty for elsewhere.

Not to say less expensive ones are bad but the difference between decent and AXIS, Elka or Fox on a 60ft double is a big deal.

[powermadd400ex]

Originally posted by AZ440ex
White frame/subframe /White hubs

Black air scoops/ eng mounts/ bumper/ nerfs

Black Lakers

I'm keeping the candy red stuff the same

i loved your quad before.

but man it will look so good when your done! i can only imagine :D

[AZ440ex]

Craked both of the rear mounts on the DG nerfs. DG makes you send them back so they can install the new mounts. "For insurance reasons" they told me. Pretty lame

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/ImportedPhotos00125.jpg

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by powermadd400ex
i loved your quad before.

but man it will look so good when your done! i can only imagine :D

Thanks,

I hope it comes out good. I think the black/white and metalic red and chrome will go well.

I guess we will see when its all assembled in a few weeks.

[maxamillion]

glad to see some ppl are still modifyin the 4 hundreds. It seems like all 450's on the AZ MX tracks. well any track for that matter. Urs will look great with those lakers.

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by maxamillion
glad to see some ppl are still modifyin the 4 hundreds. It seems like all 450's on the AZ MX tracks. well any track for that matter. Urs will look great with those lakers.

Ya, I bought it new in 02 before the 450's were out. Modded most of the stuff by 04 when the 450r just came out. I considered switching to a 450 this year (they are dirt cheap right now, well everything is).
I figured spend a few bucks, race it the rest of this year then build an 05 450r. Keep this as my play bike.

In the end, if I was to start now I would build a 450 over the 400. The aftermarket industry supports them alot more and you just can't beat liquid cooled motors.

[400Trooper]

AZ440ex - I saw you at the Grinding Stone race 2 weeks ago.
I intended to come over and introduce myself, but I got side tracked.... my wallet got lost / stolen, so once I was done with the race I was too bummed to talk.

I was on the silver 400ex #609 40+B with all white riding gear on, well semi white anyway!

How do you like those Gibson a - arms??

Peace out

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by 400Trooper
AZ440ex - I saw you at the Grinding Stone race 2 weeks ago.
I intended to come over and introduce myself, but I got side tracked.... my wallet got lost / stolen, so once I was done with the race I was too bummed to talk.

I was on the silver 400ex #609 40+B with all white riding gear on, well semi white anyway!

How do you like those Gibson a - arms??

Peace out

Bummer about the wallet, have you talked to Gary to see if one was turned in?

I am very happy with the gibson front end. It handles well. I think for the 450 next year I am going whith Houser Slicast and fox floats or Axis pro air. Unfortunately without series mods none of my current suspension will fit a R.

I will make sure to say hello next race:D

[hondaking52]

Originally posted by AZ440ex
Craked both of the rear mounts on the DG nerfs. DG makes you send them back so they can install the new mounts. "For insurance reasons" they told me. Pretty lame

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/ImportedPhotos00125.jpg ya, i had the same nerfs, cracked em in a couple of places...pretty junky nerfs if you ask me, one's i got now arnt any better unfortantly....lookin at the new burgard ones!:D

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by hondaking52
ya, i had the same nerfs, cracked em in a couple of places...pretty junky nerfs if you ask me, one's i got now arnt any better unfortantly....lookin at the new burgard ones!:D

I just fabricated some new mounts tonight. I'm not paying DG 50 bucks to fix them.

[hondaking52]

Originally posted by AZ440ex
I just fabricated some new mounts tonight. I'm not paying DG 50 bucks to fix them. tru that!:)

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by hondaking52
tru that!:)

$40 plus shipping both ways. DG customer service:blah:

Here is the ones we fabbed up. Just need to mark and drill the holes when the frame gets done.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/100_1332.jpg

[Honda#4]

I hope it comes out good. I think the black/white and metalic red and chrome will go well.

Should look good cant wait to see it.

[AZ440ex]

Thanks, I hope so. I have been looking for graphics for the Lakers with no luck.

Spoke to BRM Offroad and they are willing to use my Lakers for the template so soon they should be easier to come by for everyone else.

[Honda#4]

Did you email goforitgraphics cuz I think they can do them for maier but idk for lakers.

[AZ440ex]

Here is the gussets
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/090221162.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/090221164.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/090221165.jpg

And the extra mount for my stabilizer
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/090221168.jpg

[AZ440ex]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/004.jpg

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[brian76708]

looking good loving the color combo.

[hypersnyper6947]

love the white frame,

[Honda#4]

Damn Nice I must say. Red and white such a killer combo.

[AZ440ex]

Thanks,

Hoping to get the motor back together and in the frame tonight. Lakers are at the graphics shop getting done.

[maxamillion]

looks perfect gotta love the white...at least when its clean. Hurry and get the plastic on! :D

[AZ440ex]

Originally posted by maxamillion
looks perfect gotta love the white...at least when its clean. Hurry and get the plastic on! :D

I'm trying!! I want to get a practice in at Grindingstone on the 22nd before the next race.

[Ruby Soho]

looks killer

i always liked your 400 so much before, now it should be even sicker!

[AZ440ex]

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http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/ImportedPhotos00136.jpg

[AZ440ex]

A big thanks to Brm Offroad. I searched all over for graphic companies that had kits for lakers. BRM stepped up and offered to make templates off my bike. They are finished making the templates off my Laker plastics and now can make graphic kits for us with lakers.

Should have pictures soon!!!:D

[AZ440ex]

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[DirtMonkey]

Very Nice!! I like the color combo and how you took your time and did it right. Cant wait to see it with the graphics on. I especially like the black scoops. Nice touch

[BlasterEaten250]

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[matt14c]

Looks really sick man. I like how the gussets arent just plain triangles, small but nice little touch. Also keep rockin the big gun. No one likes them pipes and I love mine! I had painted mine black if you did that or white would be a nice lil extra.

[mikeskickinit]

looks awesome man!

[AZ440ex]

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[AZ440ex]

Before
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/ImportedPhotos00092.jpg


After

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/az440ex/ImportedPhotos00151.jpg

[Jdub400ex]

wow! looks awesome.

[hondaking52]

looks wicked bud!!!!, nice job!!, graphics look sick.

[Honda#4]

WOW! now thats killer

[Dathon Lawler]

wowwowowowowwo!!!!!!
GOSH..........I HATE YOU.
i may be out of the loop but i haven't seen those lower arms on a 400 yet. that is sweeeeet. out of pure excitement, i seriously started laughing when i saw the first finished pic.
nice!

[Speedy 400ex]

Sweet! looks 100 times better then the old!

[BEAVER.989]

Sharp!