01exrider87
12-20-2009, 08:31 PM
Hey guys this is my first post here. I just got a 2001 400ex for relatively cheap. Only real things I found wrong with it were it needed a new battery, Most likely a clutch cable, it is pretty tight and from lurking on here for a bit it seems like it is a common problem.
The other thing i also noticed is there is a bit of play in the steering. Not a ton and you cant really notice it when you riding but when at a stop you can move the bars left and right before the wheels move. Is this a common problem with the ex's?
I am not too familiar with the steering on these. It almost looks to me like it could either be comming from the bottom of the shaft like where a busing could be or from the tie rods. If anyone has and experience with this problem and could tell me where to start it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
The other thing i also noticed is there is a bit of play in the steering. Not a ton and you cant really notice it when you riding but when at a stop you can move the bars left and right before the wheels move. Is this a common problem with the ex's?
I am not too familiar with the steering on these. It almost looks to me like it could either be comming from the bottom of the shaft like where a busing could be or from the tie rods. If anyone has and experience with this problem and could tell me where to start it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.