Top 10 mods for building a 400EX for XC?

[Bender]

Well I got a good deal on an 03 red 400EX. Loving it so far, although it's a bit hard to slide around with the stocks tires. I'm interested in XC/GNCC racing maybe next year(just for fun). What would be everyones opinion on the top 10 things to do first? I'm on a budget so I don't really need the top of the line parts, just stuff that works. Also it will be my daily rider in the woods of the northeast. :D

[Pappy]

#1 best skid plates you can afford and a good front bumper
#2 shocks
#3 steering stabilizer (tie with #2)
#4 set of razors
#5 bead locks(unless you like riding on the rim)
#6 aftermarket axle nut
#7 outwears for the air filter
#8 spare stem
#9 spare bars
#10 spare bumpers

all i could think of.....:)

[toby400ex]

#1 best skid plates you can afford and a good front bumper
#2 shocks
#3 steering stabilizer (tie with #2)
#4 set of razors
#5 bead locks(unless you like riding on the rim)
#6 aftermarket axle nut
#7 outwears for the air filter
#8 spare rear tires
#9 spare bars
#10 spare front tires

[Porkchop]

yeah what he said ^ :macho

Before you race XC, make sure you have the following

1 Tools
2 plugs
3 wd 40
4 hand gaurds
5 goggles
6 wire ties for your grips
7 prefilter
8 headlight covers
9 air pump
10 Skids

[250rRida]

1. Tires (6ply)
2. Skids
3. Bumper
4. Shocks
5. Steering damper
6. Gripper seat cover
7. Beadlocks
8. Pre-air filter
9. AfterMarket Foot Pegs
10. exhaust (bottom end)

I chose tires because u want all the bite u can get and tough tires, shocks for obvious reasons, gripper seat cover so u dont slip off in the mud, the foot pegs for same reason, and the exhuast for the extra torque. Atleast thats what my top 10 would be. And the ones i didnt mention are for obvious reasons

[Wingnut]

1. Tires
2. Handlebars (something strong and comfortable)
3. Rear Skid
4. Front Shocks
5. Large Gas tank (for races over 1 1/2 hours)
6. Engine Skid
7. Revalved Rear Shock
8. Slip-on Exhaust
9. Air Filter with Outerwear
10. Stronger Steering Stem

[MEL]

1 good skid plates
2 steering dampener
3 6 ply. tires
4 pre-filter for air filter
5 hand grauds
6 slip-on exhaust
7 best shocks you can afford
8 comfortable bars and good grips
9 steel braided brake lines
10 foot peg extensions

[Ralph]

1 Tools
2 plugs
3 wd 40
4 hand gaurds
5 goggles
6 wire ties for your grips or kenny
7 prefilter
8 headlight covers
9 air pump
10 Skids

[Dave400ex]

#1 PRM or Pro-Tect skids, Bumper
#2 Shocks Front and Rear
#3 Steering Stabilizer
#4 6 Ply Tires
#5 Beadlocks (Carbon Fiber would be nice)
#6 Stronger Handlebars and Stem
#7 Braided Brake Lines
#8 Bark Busters (Hand Guards)
#9 Slip-On Exhaust, Air Filter
#10 Axle Nut and Footpeg Extenders
If you have the money, Long Travel Front End with 4+1 Beadlocks and a RPM XC Axle!

[user101]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
#1 PRM or Pro-Tect skids, Bumper
#2 Shocks Front and Rear
#3 Steering Stabilizer
#4 6 Ply Tires
#5 Beadlocks (Carbon Fiber would be nice)
#6 Stronger Handlebars and Stem
#7 Braided Brake Lines
#8 Bark Busters (Hand Guards)
#9 Slip-On Exhaust, Air Filter
#10 Axle Nut and Footpeg Extenders
If you have the money, Long Travel Front End with 4+1 Beadlocks and a RPM XC Axle!

he said he was on a budget:rolleyes: :p

Stainless steel wrists bones

Large bank account

Lots of credit cards

oxygen tank

another credit card

coffin for after the race

Beer for after the race

Good tires

Good massage therapist

Arms like popeye would be nice too

[Chino]

Originally posted by Rico
Stainless steel wrists bones

Large bank account

Lots of credit cards

oxygen tank

another credit card

coffin for after the race

Beer for after the race

Good tires

Good massage therapist

Arms like popeye would be nice too


What he said

[dirtriderex]

Don't forget tear-offs

[RIjon]

Originally posted by dirtriderex
Don't forget tear-offs

Agreed

Those Footpeg Extensions are AWESOME !!

And Yes.... Big Arms and Strong WRISTS

[quadman21]

If your on a budget then this is what you should look at;
#1 6-ply tires
#2 Foot peg extenders
#3 Body and swingarm skids
#4 Works front shocks
#5 PEPS or Denton stabilizer
#6 Works rear shock re-valve
#7 Hand gaurds
#8 larger guel tank
#9 Handgaurds
#10 handlebars

[Ex'r Marlin]

Don't forget some of the requirements for racing:
- Tether kill switch
- Motorcyle boots
- Chest protector
- Goggles
- Helmet DOT or Snell approved
- Gloves
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- AMA Membership
- Possible district registration

Other than that, you already have what you need to race. Stock Honda 400ex's have done well at races!!:) But I would definetly invest in Cross Country tires!:D (If the above does not push you over your budget). :)