good old 400ex getting restored!

[426kidz]

Ok, many of you know my 426 from this forum. I was going to part it out butt decided to keep it and just build it more. I am going to start off this week by showing you a picture of what it looked like before and a couple parts I have purchased. I will later show you the motor, PC'ed frame and other parts getting added and than a finished product. I will post pics as often as possible.:D

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[426kidz]

BEFORE






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SIX5DESIGN Bar clamp 1 1/8







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FOURWERX Carbon HOOD








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CURTIS SPARKS BIG CORE Full System







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[01boneless]

like that bar clamp!! how much was it? subed for a cool build

[426kidz]

payed like 155.00 shipped. Jake makes great products!

[426kidz]

FWCarbon Axis shock guards








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[01boneless]

Originally posted by 426kidz
payed like 155.00 shipped. Jake makes great products!
wow not me! haha

[426kidz]

I just looked, I payed 140.00... When you look at JB, WALSH, LSR ect... its really not much more. They want around 125.00 shipped or 130.00 and the SIX5 one is all billet!

HOOD- 165.00
CLAMP-140.00
CURTIS SPARKS-590.00
SHOCK GUARDS-96.00
I of course sold all my other aftermarket parts and added a little too upgrade! This is my baby and would like to make a great 400!

[TacicalRedneck]

you planning on getting new plastics/ color scheme or just doing a mechanical makeover?

...and i really like that exhaust...

[bcleveland]

Not being smart but do you know what billet actually is. Billet is a single piece of material. Its not a type of metal. It can be billet steel, billet aluminum, billet titanium. Just giving some advice when you said its all billet, the aftermarket clamps are usually made out of a billet blank.

[01boneless]

I got one identical to the 6-5 design one billet and all for 50 bux from east coast atv...guess its just the names you buy.

[426kidz]

guess I expect everyone too know its billet aluminum.... And the plastics are pretty much new I purchased them brand new from honda and only have maybe 5 rides on them. The frame is getting matched too the honda yellow, subframe is gloss black, I also did little things like rear hubs, other side cover of the motor, cleaned the center case, upper a arms will be yellow, got a JB stem thats gloss blk and more.... and yes in most cases you do pay for name, I cold run other companys butt I choose too run JB, Houser, SIX5 ect. bike should be pretty spotless when its complete. just a little touch up i guess.

[AtvKid4Eva]

Originally posted by 01boneless
I got one identical to the 6-5 design one billet and all for 50 bux from east coast atv...guess its just the names you buy.

I dont think that onyone seems to understand that when you make 5,000 parts at one time they are going to be cheaper than if you make 5 parts. Jake at Six5Designs makes everything in house and by himself. Hes not going to make a clamp and then lose money on it when he sells it, that dosent make sense. He gets them anodized and his logo cut into them and the killswitch mount is removeable, which i thought was pretty cool. Support local companies guys.

[01boneless]

Originally posted by AtvKid4Eva
I dont think that onyone seems to understand that when you make 5,000 parts at one time they are going to be cheaper than if you make 5 parts. Jake at Six5Designs makes everything in house and by himself. Hes not going to make a clamp and then lose money on it when he sells it, that dosent make sense. He gets them anodized and his logo cut into them and the killswitch mount is removeable, which i thought was pretty cool. Support local companies guys.
I just thought that was high way robbery for a clamp... but all well quad parts are expensive end of story I was sore when I paid 300 for flexx bars lol i guess im just tight

[01boneless]

Originally posted by 426kidz
guess I expect everyone too know its billet aluminum.... And the plastics are pretty much new I purchased them brand new from honda and only have maybe 5 rides on them. The frame is getting matched too the honda yellow, subframe is gloss black, I also did little things like rear hubs, other side cover of the motor, cleaned the center case, upper a arms will be yellow, got a JB stem thats gloss blk and more.... and yes in most cases you do pay for name, I cold run other companys butt I choose too run JB, Houser, SIX5 ect. bike should be pretty spotless when its complete. just a little touch up i guess.
sounds good! gonna run graphics?

[426kidz]

At this point no graphics. Not for sure tho.

[426kidz]

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[426kidz]

update: Powder probably wont be done till tuesday, I just got a 450r carb as well. So when I get the frame back ill start posting pics of the carb set-up as well as the frame and other parts. Does anyone have an adaptor they want to sell for the 450 carb? thanks guys

[426kidz]

change of plans, powder is done and I have it all


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[AtvKid4Eva]

PM zrpilot He's the one who was making the adapters, and i believe he said he was having 25 more made.

[ben300]

really like that flat black and flat gold on the case cover, looks sharp!

are you doing any other accent pieces on teh motor? head cover?

[426kidz]

we move fast! heres an update





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[426kidz]

I received my new fourwerx hood and shock guards along with 450r carb, should have mostly put together by tomorrow. I still have too get a cfm oil tank (mine broke)







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[Blodg]

Originally posted by 426kidz
we move fast! heres an update

Some of you guys tear the whole quad down, have parts powder coated, and all put back together faster than it took me just to install my 450R carb LOL. I don't have a lot of time for my hobby with 4 kids who all play multiple sports but the time I do get wrenching and riding my quads is better than playing golf or boating or Harley's like most of the guys I work with.

[AtvKid4Eva]

Haha I'll just say we've done this before ;)

[quadmanw]

looks awesome man. cant wait to see it done

[426kidz]

Thanks, I don't think ill ever be done so many things that can always be done!

[426kidz]

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fourwerx products, sorry bad lighting and cell picture.




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[hondaREX]

Cant wait to see it together. Not a fan of yellow/black but tie it all in with the frame, subframe , hood, and small stuff, its going to be sweet. Where do you ride that yellow PC is going to last and keep looking good?

Couple questions and feedback. Let me know how you like the Sparks. I got one and havent ridden with it yet. Im putting a super quiet insert and spark arrestor for trail riding and hope it doesnt rob too much performance but i know its going to effect it some. Going to jet it with and without the inserts so i can go to a couple spots with it wide open. I put it on with the bike on a stand and it sounded nice, but the packing it blown and that was also without the inserts.

What size arms are those? I absolutely love those shocks and shock guards. They are just sick.

What is in your a arm grease zerk holes? Plugs?

Also, im sure you already know, but the 250x clutch cable is way longer and gets it away from the exhaust.

And why did you prefer the front nerf mounts up high? I have mine currently resting on the lower frame tube, but curious what benefit up higher has. Im in the process of my build too so i want to weld my tubes on before im done. I cant do PC this year but im going to try and match some shade of gray on spots. Also, a pic later of the nerfs from the side to see how they sit.

Ill be starting my build thread soon, probably just take a bunch of pics throughout the build and put together a thread after im done.

[louie401]

thats gonna be one bad bike:devil:

[426kidz]

Originally posted by hondaREX
Cant wait to see it together. Not a fan of yellow/black but tie it all in with the frame, subframe , hood, and small stuff, its going to be sweet. Where do you ride that yellow PC is going to last and keep looking good?

Couple questions and feedback. Let me know how you like the Sparks. I got one and havent ridden with it yet. Im putting a super quiet insert and spark arrestor for trail riding and hope it doesnt rob too much performance but i know its going to effect it some. Going to jet it with and without the inserts so i can go to a couple spots with it wide open. I put it on with the bike on a stand and it sounded nice, but the packing it blown and that was also without the inserts.

What size arms are those? I absolutely love those shocks and shock guards. They are just sick.

What is in your a arm grease zerk holes? Plugs?

Also, im sure you already know, but the 250x clutch cable is way longer and gets it away from the exhaust.

And why did you prefer the front nerf mounts up high? I have mine currently resting on the lower frame tube, but curious what benefit up higher has. Im in the process of my build too so i want to weld my tubes on before im done. I cant do PC this year but im going to try and match some shade of gray on spots. Also, a pic later of the nerfs from the side to see how they sit.

Ill be starting my build thread soon, probably just take a bunch of pics throughout the build and put together a thread after im done.

I will update on the carb and sparks once it is up and running, the front shocks are axis and the a-arms are houser sli-cast +3 and yes the shock mounts are bad ***! the nerf bars are 450r nerf's so I had no choice butt to weld them where they are in order to get them to be level. Yes those are plugs for the grease fittings. I will continue updating as I go, I love the feedback!

[450R_man4k]

Looking great. going to be one SICK quad.

[hondaREX]

What exactly are the plugs? Did they come with them?

Pics and details of the nerfs for others to do the same would be great. Do the 450r nerfs use 400ex or 450r pro pegs at the OEM peg mount? And did your nerfs come with the mounts? Might be in another thread but never search for it.

Also, do tell on your jetting. What filter do you run? And is that a 450r rear grab bar? I like the ez-lift 450r walsh or rath i saw ion another thread. I want to do that as well.

And last, i know im asking too many questions. You didnt want to gussett the frame before PC? I only ask because i want to gussett mine before PC. The set X-tech sells is nice. I broke a couple 250r frames, i know they are almost 3 decades old but i figure its insurance so i dont have to strip PC if it happens later. How much you into PC? Around me im looking at least $350 or more depending on how many odds and ends i do.

[JOHNDOE83]

WOW that yellow and black is looking SHARP!!!

I also love that your using good name brand aftermarket parts, this build is gonna be one of the nicer homemade quads to ever see this forum.

My 400ex was yellow when I first got it, I had yellow neon lights under the frame and over the motor for late night rides, yours would look AWESOME with yellow under lights.

Maybe even a strobe light:D

[AtvKid4Eva]

Sure is looking good little bro ;)

[chronicsmoke]

you know with a black and yellow color scheme I'd be in for updates :D

Looks good guys! Lucky you can take advantage of cheap labour (your brother :) )

[426kidz]

Originally posted by hondaREX
What exactly are the plugs? Did they come with them?

Pics and details of the nerfs for others to do the same would be great. Do the 450r nerfs use 400ex or 450r pro pegs at the OEM peg mount? And did your nerfs come with the mounts? Might be in another thread but never search for it.

Also, do tell on your jetting. What filter do you run? And is that a 450r rear grab bar? I like the ez-lift 450r walsh or rath i saw ion another thread. I want to do that as well.

And last, i know im asking too many questions. You didnt want to gussett the frame before PC? I only ask because i want to gussett mine before PC. The set X-tech sells is nice. I broke a couple 250r frames, i know they are almost 3 decades old but i figure its insurance so i dont have to strip PC if it happens later. How much you into PC? Around me im looking at least $350 or more depending on how many odds and ends i do.

The nerfs and pegs are 450r, my brother and I cut the front out and just welded it up as you see. was not hard really. Yes, thats a 450r grab. I run a K&N air filter butt UNI is fine too just not alot of room in the air box sense it holds the battery and all. I will update on the carb asap. I decided not too do the frame just because I have never had a problem with the 400ex frame cracking and I am about 360.00 into powder with all the odd and ends. He layed it on thick so it should last a long time I hope. I will only ride it on the track.

[426kidz]

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[426kidz]

These images are all Iphone pictures so I apologize for blurry or bad pictures. I will have better pictures taken when its complete. I would also like too thank my brother (atvkid4eva) he helps me a lot and we work well together. With that being said I will keep the pictures coming and updates on the parts. I work a lot and don't always have time to give full detailed answers so take that into consideration. keep up the comments and thanks guys!

[01boneless]

you guys have a facebook maybe we can get together and ride i seen your in ohio.

[rollie]

yellow frame and plastic is about as badass and you can get, :cool: looks great so far

[426kidz]

Originally posted by 01boneless
you guys have a facebook maybe we can get together and ride i seen your in ohio.



where in ohio are you?

[426kidz]

Originally posted by rollie
yellow frame and plastic is about as badass and you can get, :cool: looks great so far



yeah, Thanks its gonna be amazing when its all done! maybe a Quad of the month winner???:macho

[426kidz]

well, everything is complete minus the carb (waiting on jets), CFM oil tank is on its way (mine broke) and I am in the search for resi clamps for my shocks. I threw on the front plastic today. I still need to get some b-lock rims and have my front hubs powder coated yellow butt that can wait a little while...




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[426kidz]

I will also get a GT skid plate, send the LSR axle too get chromed again and straightened along with 450r caliper in the rear and little things here and there I'm sure.... cant wait too show it off once its all complete!!








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[01boneless]

southern ohio. and on ebay are some neat rezzie clamps..

[426kidz]

Originally posted by 01boneless
southern ohio. and on ebay are some neat rezzie clamps..


I dont see any I like...

[426kidz]

Just ordered my carb adaptor from zrpilot !!!:D

[jmarkel]

who did the PC and where are they located? thanks!

[426kidz]

Just a local buddy, he only really does companies and bulk items, so I don't think Ill give his name out,sorry

[sand_blaster]

Very nice build! Love the sparks exhaust & the airbox really cleaned things up.

[426kidz]

Originally posted by sand_blaster
Very nice build! Love the sparks exhaust & the airbox really cleaned things up.


Thanks:D

[426kidz]

Pretty sure I found ressi clamps. I may have time too work on the carb with my brother tomorrow and if my oil tank is here I will be able to finish it up. If not I will have an update by mid-week for sure and some finished pictures to go along with.:macho

[426kidz]

heres a picture of my CFM Aluminum oil tank, 3Qaurts of GN4 motor oil, OMF filter and my 185,50 jets. going too pick up the carb hose soon than I will instal it all and should be about done! ( this tank is pretty BADA**)



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[JOHNDOE83]

Nice, that yellow and black is really lookin good!!!

[426kidz]

Jets installed, oil tank installed, just waiting on my adaptor from zrpilot some different angled pictures of the tank and exhaust.



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[Blodg]

While waiting for the adapter you could sand the ridges off the 450R carb if you haven't done it already. You also will want to take that airboot off and sand the end where it slides over the carb adapter. I sanded my airboot so it is smooth inside back about an inch and it slides onto the adapter all the way.

Man that quad looks beautiful. I enjoy reading these builds but am amazed that some people spend so much time and money making them look so nice when they will never look the same after just a couple rides. Very nice!

[426kidz]

I plan on ridding on groomed tracks and some sand so I do not plan on destroying this bike at all.... thanks a lot!:macho

[426kidz]

hey, I have the bike running and all together. Just waiting on my ressi clamps. My brother had made me a adapter for my 400/450 carb. So that means I am stuck with a brand new Aluminum one from zrpilot. I have not even received it yet butt ill sell it once it comes in for the same price as I payed... 55.00 pm me if interested!

[426kidz]

OK, My bro made a plastic adaptor at work. Here is a pic of the adaptor and some of the grinding we did to make it fit nice and snug. Also some cell pics with it all together I will post better pics with it in a nice area and lots of light. I for sure need some nice wheels to go with it and minor things to finish it up. Enjoy and comment!





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Lighting does not do it any justice and cell phone pictures, sorry

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[bholzgen]

Looks really good! I am always a sucker for yellow framed quads.

[2001-400ex'er]

great job, love how pretty much everything is blacked out it looks very clean.

[426kidz]

thanks, it is running great! now i need too sell my carb adaptor:(

[426kidz]

More pics!







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[TacicalRedneck]

how does that pipe sound? Im considering selling my tc shorty for one of those.

[426kidz]

ONE WORD "AMAZING".:macho :blah: :macho

the pipe is loud butt very crisp it just sounds great. its not super loud its just very deep and clean sounding, hard to explain! I love it so far.

I also hope you guys are enjoying all the pictures I am trying to keep it as detailed as possible. I have seen a lot of threads with hardly any pictures and I didn't want to leave you guys wondering so Ill constantly update.

[426kidz]

Here is a picture of my new MODQUAD resi clamps. Looks good, next on the list is some Champion is a box rims!






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[sand_blaster]

Turned out good I'm excited to see the new rims on it.

[426kidz]

Thanks, yeah I'm also looking into custom graphics

[Blodg]

Looks great! What brand of plastics are those? I personally never cared for a graphics kit because I don't really care about the "looks" of them. But the next time I have brand new plastics I may go ahead and install a graphics kit because it helps protect the plastic and keep them from getting all scratched up.

Have yu ridden it enough to be able to tell if the 450R carb showed much improvement?

[426kidz]

They are brand new OEM plastics, I haven't ridden it much at all. BUT I have rode a couple before and after the mod and it really is a great upgrade and you can Forsure tell a difference.

[ansimation]

Nice! Can't wait for the pics.

When I had my seat covers put on I talked to the guy about putting in a hump and he said it was definitely doable I would just have to buy a little foam and he said he could get the covers to stretch around the hump. I guess I should also note that it was done by a little old man who runs a furniture upholstery shop. He only charged me $10 a seat to put the covers on too. Had him do it because I didn't have a staple gun that would fit in those tight areas. Didn't do it then because it was already too late and he had put the covers on.

Recently found a nice set of nacs graphics with a seat cover so he might get a chance to finally build that hump for me after all. There will be 2 of us! lol

[426kidz]

Hey guys, In the process of buying some Champion in a box. I am selling my tires and wheels that are in the pics thru out the thread.Make an offer if interested. thanks:macho

[JOHNDOE83]

$100 shipped for the rear tires only?

[426kidz]

Talking to a local guy right now, I will let you know what happens

[426kidz]

Prob sold the fronts and I think ill keep the rear tires an sell the rear Baja wheels.

[Zhutch7]

Originally posted by 426kidz
Prob sold the fronts and I think ill keep the rear tires an sell the rear Baja wheels.

Hey man, awesome looking restoration! I'm about to get a 2002 Honda 400EX and restore it as well. So on the hood, did you just use the normal plastics and take the lights out and then the hood went right over it or did you have to get different front fenders that didn't have the hole for the lights in order for the hood to fit well?

[426kidz]

Those are stock fenders. You take the light out and cut the bracket than lay the hood on and trip it out good than mark where your holes will go than just put tabs in an your done! Thanks

[Zhutch7]

Alright great. Would they fit the same with Maier fenders, do you know?

[Zhutch7]

Also where did you get your hood? I can't find them anywhere hardly.

[426kidz]

Well, I sold my quadtech too a member on here. Than I purchased fourwerx carbons last one. I think you have to have a minimum of 10 made in order for him to even make them again. Pretty hard to find a nice quadtech hood. And I don't like the miars or any other brand.

[426kidz]

Originally posted by Zhutch7
Alright great. Would they fit the same with Maier fenders, do you know?

I haven't used one on other plastics but I have seen them before so yeah I don't see why it wouldn't fit.

[Zhutch7]

Well I am little late on this whole process it sounds like. I think I am going to buy stock fenders and try to find a Quadtech or Fourwerx hood somewhere. And powder coat the heck out of the wheeler. My dad and I powder coat quite a bit. He has his own business. So I will say that I have pretty good access to the goods! :D

[426kidz]

yeah, your best bet is to get stock plastics and than find a nice hood, CJM is selling a nice 450r carb and adaptor also. That will be a good upgrade. Not sure how built your bike is tho

[Zhutch7]

I will have to look into that. I appreciate it man. If you have any info where I could get a hood like the one you had give me a shout if you would. And did you buy your last hood off line somewhere?

[426kidz]

I will keep my eyes open. I got my quadtech off ebay a long time ago and the werx i received from the owner of FW. it was his last one though!:(

[Zhutch7]

Alright man thanks!

[426kidz]

YEP;)

[426kidz]

keeping it alive... so i can update once I get new wheels! possibly cutting fenders too

[Zhutch7]

Nice. Can't wait to see. I got my 400 last Friday and I have it torn down to almost the frame. I need to take the rear end out, and then the motor and I will be ready for some powder coating!

[81dasher81]

great build, thats a sweet lookin 400, someday i'd like to do that to mine.. was planning on it but this past winter just wasnt quite long enough lol.. just out of curiosity (not that its my business) but do you know aproxamately how much you have in your quad with this build?

[426kidz]

I have no exact number butt its a lot! all high quality brands no short cuts

[81dasher81]

yeah thats the only way to do it, thats for sure haha

[426kidz]

hahah not sure about that most of the people on here dont care

[RNL]

I'd like to know if you feel a difference between the two exhausts.

[426kidz]

Yes, There is a nice increase in sound and performance. The HMF was good butt the Sparks is much more aggressive.I feel the most gain top end but there is still a medium gain bottom end. Overall I love the system. With all the work I have done to the bike the exhaust really took it to the right level with performance, sound and looks. great package and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.

[81dasher81]

yeah i stand corrected, thats very true haha, thats just the only way i'd do it

[426kidz]

^^;)

[426kidz]

Hope this weekend will be the shaving of my fenders

[426kidz]

bump! dont want this thread to die!;)

[Zhutch7]

426kidz have you shaved the fenders yet or got any recent updates to the quad?

[426kidz]

No, not yet I plan on pulling it out this weekend and doing some shaving. first nice weekend here in ohio

[Zhutch7]

Nice. Ready to see the outcome! I just ordered all new plastic for mine.

[426kidz]

you'll love em, I need to powder my front hubs yellow to match frame, order my champ in a box wheels and shave the fenders than its about as nice as it can get lol

[Zhutch7]

Oh yeah! When I got this quad it was trashed. Spray painted plastic, frame, you name it and it was probably spray painted. Rear tires had plugs in them, cracked plastic, seat foam torn up, etc. Got it for $600 and a gun trade lol. It does have some goodies on it tho that will save me hundreds $$$. Yeah you have a slick quad man. If you lived closer we could hook ya up with some Powder coating. We have our own business. Hutch's Powder Coating
-Tuff as Nails-

[426kidz]

YEAH! id be inerested butt shipping wouldnt be fun

[Zhutch7]

We could definitely hook ya up. I'm sure our pricing is cheaper than what your local business or whoever you go to charges. But ya shipping is the only thing. Up to you.

[426kidz]

yeah, guy I have does real good work, two coats 25.00 for front hubs..

[Zhutch7]

Yeah I would just stay with him. Shipping would be too much trouble and wasted money.

[426kidz]

I agree, plus you may destroy my bearings hahahahha:p :p :p :p :p ;) ;) ;) ;)

[426kidz]

Cant decide if I wanna cut them or not...:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Zhutch7]

Cant decide if I wanna cut them or not...:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Have you decided to shaved your fenders or did you decide against it?