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honda400-4-ever
06-03-2009, 10:07 AM
currently i have a 2005 400ex with some mods and im thinking about trading it for a 1988 250r, i mostly ride trails (fast to complecated) with some open field riding and i hit the sand once or twice a year should i do it??
Frostbite
06-03-2009, 11:47 AM
I think it would be awesome owning a classic personally. I like having a kick starter more so then electric start too.
bergoff
06-03-2009, 12:20 PM
that is a hard one. r's are awesome. and a great classic. let us know and post pics if you do.
honda400-4-ever
06-03-2009, 12:28 PM
these are the ones im deciding over which one sounds like a deal??

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/1179635841.html

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/1174302688.html

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/1173064624.html
storms400ex
06-03-2009, 12:56 PM
i'd go with the red one
ngates788
06-03-2009, 01:37 PM
the red 87 r for sure
UnderFire
06-03-2009, 10:09 PM
Go With the red one

AND SEND ME YOUR FRONT BUMPER :devil:
n811
06-04-2009, 09:08 AM
A 2 stroke can be a pain in the a** to get jetted.
honda400-4-ever
06-04-2009, 09:23 AM
why??
honda400ex2003
06-04-2009, 05:16 PM
i would keep the 400. they are a bit nicer for the trails i think. just my .02 though. i wish i could get one just to have the r. i want one bad. steve
ae13291
06-04-2009, 05:29 PM
i would keep the 400ex, i would not go back to a 20 year older bike even tho it really is that good
416exman21
06-05-2009, 07:41 AM
i would keep the 400- they are reliable atvs- just save up and get a 250r and have both-
n811
06-05-2009, 11:37 AM
2 stroke jetting is case sensitive. They can act up with slight temp differences and humidity levels. They might be fine in stock form but when you are trying to get all you can out of a quad (like we all do) be prepared to be replacing the top end a couple of times from leaning it out. The 400ex is pretty darn reliable.
Snipe
06-05-2009, 01:54 PM
One thing to remember since it is a older bike parts are getting harder and harder to find but they are a sweet right.
BEAVER.989
06-05-2009, 02:57 PM
To me, the R is an awesome machine and I'd give almost anything to have one. Notice I said ALMOST anything... this does not include my 400EX.

In my mind the EX is the jack of all trades, the perfect do anything quad. The R is much more specialized and while it is great in some areas, it lacks in others.

If I could afford more than one machine, an R would be in my stable, but I work for a living and my EX will do anything I ask of it, all on it's own.