400ex project

[MR4Engine202]

bought this for a clp hundred dollars guys house cought on fire and this was the aftermath for the wheeler.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0398.jpg
already started cleaning things up so pics will be up soon of the progression...basically bought it for a fun restore project to do then sell

[honda400ex2003]

nice machine. too bad it was in a fire, hard to see a poor hundy in need like that. lol glad you are going to take the time to get it running again.

steve

[honda400ex2003]

nice machine. too bad it was in a fire, hard to see a poor hundy in need like that. lol glad you are going to take the time to get it running again.

steve

[finsteratv]

what mods are you planing on?

[MR4Engine202]

not really thinking about modding it just kinda a before and after...ive bought machines before like this that look beat and ppl always seem to be amazed at how close to new i can get them to look..lol figured id share

[AtvKid4Eva]

fix the motor and buy some new plastic and it will look good again. easy fix. good buy if you got it super cheap!

[MR4Engine202]

yeaa but i like to go through everything ....i have some example pics of a 450r i bought

before:
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0269.jpg
after:
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0336.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0335.jpg

[monster400ex]

i have a set of full bore cut fenders for sale if interested almost brand new with graphics kit

[MR4Engine202]

well made some progress this weekend didnt have alot of time but i did get some stuff done
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0405.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0402.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0401.jpg

[MR4Engine202]

well its been a little while but i made some more progress with it...the buyer that wanted to buy it backed out of the deal so i decided to keep it for my self. heres a list of things that im going to do to it..

-new piston bored .40 over, stock compression, as you can see in the pic of the piston on the crank the previous owner ran it out of oil

-sparks key

-using the stock header so i am going to grind out the flanges that restrict the pipe, and i am using a fmf powercore 4 silencer

-Hotcam stage 2 old style

-ported head

and a yfz450 carb

i want to do the mods 1 step at a time so i can give a write up on what effect the mods have.


here are some pictures, i originally painted the frame silver but i wanted to make it different....i had a can of hammered black and i made it look like a reverse silvervein, i also used this on the mag and clutch cover to give it a unique look...may also do this to the valve cover but im not sure yet.

i also tore the engine down completely and has started to put her all back together.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0406.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0410.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0409.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0408.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0411.jpg

looks good so far, nice 450r also, keep us updated,

[MR4Engine202]

srry its been a while again since i updated you guys....dont get on the computer much ne more....but here is what ive done...its pretty close, still needs the wireing harness put on, carb, airbox and a few small things but its almost there.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0425.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0424.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0423.jpg

[MisterGraphic]

I like the hammer tone look, good job so far :)

[irondaddy44]

man i really like the hammer. how well do you think it will hold up on the covers when riding? looks good!!!

[CJM]

Alot of guys I used to offroad with painted thier rock sliders (nerf bars) with hammered paint, it is really tough and hard to scratch.

[irondaddy44]

did they just use the rustoleum?

[CJM]

Originally posted by irondaddy44
did they just use the rustoleum?

Yea and they used those rock sliders on rocks. I mean of course they got scratched up overtime but the finish is quite tough.

I spray bombed my frame (with motor still in it) with some plain jane rustoleum smoke gray (super close to the ex color) and its held up great for 2+ years riding in pure sand which can be quite abrasive.

[irondaddy44]

thanks for the info. think im going to go get me a couple of cans and play with mine (Quad). :eek2:

[MR4Engine202]

well finally got it done last weekend and have been riding it...shes a strong runner....i was gonna go a little more all out on it with nerfs diff shocks, full skids etc. but last week i bought a long travel z. so its as done as im gonna get it because i will be selling...eather way it turned out really nice and i am sure i will have other project...i have 5 wheelers cant ride them all lol

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0442.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0429.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0428.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mlsmchn/DSCN0430.jpg