New here and getting ready to Race the Desert!

[Adrian]

Sooo Ill be updating this as much as possible.
Im Adrian have a 99 400ex with a 440 kit and now running Hipers and HUGE kendas....lol 23/22.

Anyhow take a look:
Before the new wheels and tires.
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/42/l_e451c043866345f7a4da3a6cfc9a737d.jpg
The reason I went with carbon fiber beadlocks!
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/43/l_1c2dfb33cf92400383c3fbfc1912766c.jpg
With the new set up. mmm I love the Hipers!!!
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/14/l_bc278899256f46a39d7b016a609711eb.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/63/l_95bfc059868945d08a238ae5cc06f881.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/48/l_ffe061208c9f43769b524de4c1ec50e5.jpg

[rob_990]

that thing looks like a monster truck

[Adrian]

Yeah Im not to happy with how big the rears are. I think Im gonna go to a 21 out back.

[bigd's ex]

"WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION"

Nice bike Adrian, Great forum here with tons of info. New tires and wheels are "SWEET".

[Mike594]

Originally posted by rob_990
that thing looks like a monster truck

LOL... Thats what I was thinking, but it looks awesome!

[Adrian]

Yeah a lil monster truckish.... but I was dragin' the underside and tearing up wheels pretty bad out here in the desert pretty bad. So here is the answer...for now I have a race coming up on the 21st and its supposed to be a rough one...I guess I will see if this set up helps get a good placing without killing the quad.

[hypersnyper6947]

Nice man, those are some huge tires. What gearing are you going to run.

I would love to have that thing. Or build a desert race quad, I would love to get some big tires and make sure its geared high to just haul top speed

[dave4881]

Originally posted by Adrian
Yeah Im not to happy with how big the rears are. I think Im gonna go to a 21 out back.

Did the larger tires in back really affect your gearing? Maybe a larger rear sprocket would help.

[BlasterEaten250]

looks sweet

[powermadd400ex]

dude does your tire rub the nerf :eek:

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by powermadd400ex
dude does your tire rub the nerf :eek:

MAN! in the side shot pic, it sure does look CLOSE.

Does it clear the nerf when you sit on it, or when the rear suspension is fully compressed?

Sure looks to me like it's going to hit.
But looks good if it clears.

also, what's the idea or intention, with the chicken wire behind the front bumper?

[81-Honda-04]

Hey i like your wheels. where did you get 'em? and how much?

[Adrian]

It is CLOSE like with a little over an inch of clearance at all suspension levels. I don't see it being a problem, and am looking for a different set of nerfs anyhow, as I need some heel guards.

I got the Wheels and Tires at a local independent motorcycle dealer in town. I like to support the little guys even if it cost a tiny bit more. Sierra Cycles here is Sierra Vista, AZ. Plus its cool when you can get advice and go riding with the owner ya know.

I paid just over $1000.00 for the tires and wheels out the door.

[Mike594]

Originally posted by tri5ron
MAN! in the side shot pic, it sure does look CLOSE.

Does it clear the nerf when you sit on it, or when the rear suspension is fully compressed?

Sure looks to me like it's going to hit.
But looks good if it clears.

also, what's the idea or intention, with the chicken wire behind the front bumper?

He's probably trying to keep anything from hitting his oil cooler. That's my guess.

[Adrian]

Originally posted by Mike594
He's probably trying to keep anything from hitting his oil cooler. That's my guess.

Yep... you are right... there are some pretty killer rocks out here that would be race enders if they hit the cooler.