Question

[Honda4LifeWes36]

Well I'm considering going to get a 450r (I know this is a 400ex side, but this applies to any quads) from a guy/dealer and I guess he's a special mechanic in such things as: in line coolers, block off plates, chain guides, grease zert installation, bearing upgrades.

On this 450r, he has done all of that to it and I was wondering if that would hurt the machine any? I wouldn't think so but since that isn't stock on the machine I wasn't so positive..

My buddy got a Kawi 400 from the same guy/dealer with all that stuff on it. Seems to run alright but we've only rode for about 20 minutes...

Any info? Anyone run that kinda setup?

[CJM]

So long as the work looks good you should be fine.

[Honda4LifeWes36]

Yeah heres the list of the mods.

Twin Row Bearing Carrier
In Line Coolers
Front Hub Kit
Block off plate w/ cooling fins
Brake Line cooler
Case saver, chain guards
Added grease zerts
Motor mounts upgrade
UNI filter

Its a lot of new stuff that I havent worked with so I wasnt really sure about it.

[ish416]

Seems like the typical kind of stuff for the most part.

Never heard of a brake line cooler and not sure why it would need motor mounts upgraded.

Also, with the added grease zerks, that can be a good thing or a bad thing.

As the stock Hondas do not have them and are sold with sealed bearings. I have seen people add a grease zerk and then have issues later on.

Also, seen people that have done it and not had any issues.

Is there anything done as far as suspension/a-arms/axle or engine work? What year is this 450?

[Scro]

The inline cooler mentioned is probably on the radiator hoses. Just cut a section out of the hose, and replace it with the "cooler". I doubt it makes any considerable difference. The only motor mount upgrades I've heard of was a set made of titanium to shave weight. I don't think that's the case here though.

I couldn't imagine any of the things you listed to cause any trouble.

[bkelley]

Specialist in block off plate installation, eh?

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by bkelley
Specialist in block off plate installation, eh? With COOLING FINS no less !
Just make sure the fins run front to back, and not up and down.
wouldn't want to create any unnecessary drag or air turbulance :huh .

[Honda4LifeWes36]

Yeah the in line cooler is on the hose. He just cut it.

Not sure if I'm gonna go for it yet or not

[Honda4LifeWes36]

It's an 05

[426kidz]

if the motor is solid its all ok,lol but this guy kinda seems weird no offense,haha ;)

[Honda4LifeWes36]

I ended up letting it pass. Keepin the ol 400!!

[426kidz]

wise choice;)