View Full Version : What mods should i get?
Jakdice6879
08-23-2009, 10:57 AM
I am getting a 2004 ex in a week and this is it, the current mods are listed on the craigslist page. http://lafayette.craigslist.org/rvs/1323482993.html
http://webmail.aol.com/44148/aim/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.26513567&folder=Inbox&partId=4
That is the only clear picture i have of it right now, but i will post more when i get it. I am getting it for 1600 right now. He said that I will have to adjust the idle on it, i am 16 and getting back into it. What should i get first, and yes the fenders are shaved down. and please give me your feedback of the quad, thanks.
Ryan'07400ex
08-23-2009, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by Jakdice6879
I am getting a 2004 ex in a week and this is it, the current mods are listed on the craigslist page. http://lafayette.craigslist.org/rvs/1323482993.html
http://webmail.aol.com/44148/aim/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.26513567&folder=Inbox&partId=4
That is the only clear picture i have of it right now, but i will post more when i get it. I am getting it for 1600 right now. He said that I will have to adjust the idle on it, i am 16 and getting back into it. What should i get first, and yes the fenders are shaved down. and please give me your feedback of the quad, thanks.
I'd get the stock tip for the exhaust (spark arrestor w/e u wanna call it) or just buy a slip on. It wont sound very good or give u much gains the way it is in the pic.
You said your 16 right? I'm 15 and all my parents say is stop wasting your money on the thing ( my 400ex) because you'll want a truck soon. So unless you already have a vehicle or if money isn't tight I would leave it about the same if it runs okay at least for a while.
Jakdice6879
08-23-2009, 12:33 PM
Originally posted by Ryan'07400ex
I'd get the stock tip for the exhaust (spark arrestor w/e u wanna call it) or just buy a slip on. It wont sound very good or give u much gains the way it is in the pic.
You said your 16 right? I'm 15 and all my parents say is stop wasting your money on the thing ( my 400ex) because you'll want a truck soon. So unless you already have a vehicle or if money isn't tight I would leave it about the same if it runs okay at least for a while.
my dads buying me a truck :D i dont have to pay for anything.
Ryan'07400ex
08-23-2009, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by Jakdice6879
my dads buying me a truck :D i dont have to pay for anything.
haha thats great I wish I had same situation. What you gonna get?
About the 400, everyone says suspension is the first thing to do but it is usually expensive. You'll hear alot fo ppl say the 450r revlaves are good but it is still about 600 that way. Or you could spend over a 1000 in elka or fox... just whatever.
I wish I could go back to the first month I had mine shocks would of been my first. I have spent about 800 on mine now and aint got much to show for it. Its in my signature. I mean I still love it but I know It could be better.
honda400ex2003
08-23-2009, 12:58 PM
you could get a sparks key and a 450r carb, along with a good slipon and you should be set for motor for a while, new tires again cause those are wore quite a bit it looks like, take the lid off the airbox if you dont need it and make sure you rejet if you do that and an exhaust. you should check the oil and change it also when you get it. just a few good things you could do. steve
honda400ex2003
08-23-2009, 12:59 PM
oh and some shocks since those are stock in the pic. it does say that it has new ones though. lol. steve
Jakdice6879
08-23-2009, 12:59 PM
ok, im not sure what kind of truck im going to get, its between a ram 1500 or a silverado 1500 :confused: im not gettin a truck until october though and cant get a job until i start driving so im trying to make a list of things to keep in mind.
Jakdice6879
08-23-2009, 01:26 PM
what do you think about a yellow hmf slip on with a black vector end cap? and how would i re-jet it?
i'd say a gt thunder link and rear shock revalve before any "power" upgrades...
v0lcom13sn0w
08-23-2009, 02:27 PM
get yfz450 front shocks. best investment i've ever made to my 400ex. and just took a little bit of modification to make it work. keep the back shock its fine.
Originally posted by v0lcom13sn0w
get yfz450 front shocks. best investment i've ever made to my 400ex. and just took a little bit of modification to make it work. keep the back shock its fine.
no it is not
Ryan'07400ex
08-23-2009, 07:03 PM
What are you planning on doing with your ex? Trail riding? Racing? Dune riding? Drags? That may help you decide what you want first.
Jakdice6879
08-23-2009, 09:02 PM
mostly trail and dunes.
tri5ron
08-24-2009, 01:36 AM
Originally posted by Jakdice6879
mostly trail and dunes. do suspension BEFORE power.
Muzzgit
08-24-2009, 03:08 AM
My honest recommendation, and in this order.....
Pro Armor kill switch.
2" rear wheel spacers.
Steering damper.
Slip on pipe with filter kit and jetting.
Bar raisers.
New plastics.
stay away from wheel spacers, they change geometry..the change puts added stresses and increases bumpsteer...
spacers should be banned
Muzzgit
08-24-2009, 06:09 AM
Originally posted by speedyquad
stay away from wheel spacers, they change geometry..the change puts added stresses and increases bumpsteer...
spacers should be banned
I don't agree. Particularly if you want to ride the sides of sand dunes or you are not yet competant on a quad.
The geometry change is minimal compared to the risk of a quad rolling while duning or being operated by a beginner.
Sure, wheel spacers are not a good idea if you are racing, particularly MX as they will shorten the life of your axle. But for general riding they are recommended by some quad mechanics and instructors.
Muzzgit
08-24-2009, 06:09 AM
Also, I am only speaking about rear wheel spacers. YES, spacers on the front are very dangerous.
thebig450es
08-24-2009, 06:15 AM
Originally posted by tri5ron
do suspension BEFORE power.
I agree in this
400exrider26400
08-24-2009, 08:34 PM
the guy selling the 400ex is a dumbass
theres no such thing as a k&n exhaust
Jakdice6879
08-26-2009, 02:33 PM
thats what i thought, he bought it from another guy in February and has to sell it im just worried that he didnt know how to treat it and he rode it to hard or put it in the water
maybe it was a typo...meaning he forgot to put the coma in between k&n and exhaust...even though it looks like the stock exhaust with the tip removed...
400exrider26400
08-26-2009, 02:47 PM
yea looks more like a stock exhaust with the baffle removed
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