service manuals

[cade]

Does anynoe have a good recomendation on which one and where to buy a gooed service manual for a 400ex?

[muff]

a clymer manual is good...the geniune honda is good also but more $

www.clymer.com your local shop might even have them in stock...around $30 but an investment well made

[muff]

heres the exact link
http://www.primediabooks.com/ProductDetail.asp?PRDID=4071

[Kawboyz beware]

http://www.sweetquads.com and register you can download them

[hondarider2006]

I downloaded mine..it was about 132mb, so if you have dial-up(like me..) its gonna take a long time:(

get one on disk off ebay! they are really easy to use ;)

[2004TRX450R]

factory Honda hands down. It may cost a little more but well worth it. I work in a bike shop and am glad we don't have to deal with the Clymer or Hays manuals. For Honda factory is the way to go. Yamaha on the other hand leaves a bit to be desired.:rolleyes2

[hondafox440]

Clymer or Haynes are good if you arent a very good mechanic, because they give you little tips and tricks to make the jobs go smoother. Factory Hondas cover EVERYTHING, but its in a staright forward step by step manner.

[cade]

Thanks everyone for your input!

[Aceman]

If you want a clymer manual there is a seller on ebay named wyomingben that sells them on christmas special for 18.50 plus shipping. I bought a 300ex manual but he probably has one for a 400 also.

[cade]

Thanks for the info Ace. I will check into that.

[2004TRX450R]

Originally posted by hondafox440
Clymer or Haynes are good if you arent a very good mechanic, because they give you little tips and tricks to make the jobs go smoother. Factory Hondas cover EVERYTHING, but its in a staright forward step by step manner.

I guess you have a point there to an extent. The Honda manuals have more info in them and more specs. It seems the others will sometimes give you just enough info to get yourself into trouble too if you don't know what you are doing.

[Woodsrider]

I have to agree with 2004TRX450R on this. Being an Acura tech I would say that Hondas shop manuals are the easiest manuals to understand. But for the average Joe servicing his wheeler the Clymer will do.

[2004TRX450R]

Hey soggy you from enumclaw WA? That's not to far from me!

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by 2004TRX450R
Hey soggy you from enumclaw WA? That's not to far from me!

Yup thats the spot;) Where you at?

Hmmmm, you work at a Honda dealer and you're close to me..... you must work at either Hinshaws or RMC?

[muff]

I was able to replace the inner piece of casing on my 300ex when I was 14 with the help of a cylmer manual...so they can't be that bad :p

heres 2 shots of the 400 clymer manual, electrical diagrams i used so I could rewire my kill switch, start button, headlight assembly etc.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p429557823662be01815ae5548ab1dc13/fb94c664.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pf99082bec047a22e68b57ad21999ed1c/fb94c668.jpg

[2004TRX450R]

Originally posted by soggyrider
Yup thats the spot;) Where you at?

Hmmmm, you work at a Honda dealer and you're close to me..... you must work at either Hinshaws or RMC?

Well I actually work at I-90. I used to live in Covington but being my fianse decided she liked the manager at her night job better than me I am in the process of moveing to Bellevue with my bro.

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by 2004TRX450R
Well I actually work at I-90. I used to live in Covington but being my fianse decided she liked the manager at her night job better than me I am in the process of moveing to Bellevue with my bro.

:eek: Ouch! Bellvue sucks. My In-laws live on W.Lake Sammamish. I hate the traffic up there, its a mad house.
We should hook up for a ride some time. Where do you normally ride?

my mom lives on capitol hill in seattle :blah:

[PHIL_B54]

i cant say which i like better, cause ive only ever used the honda manual, but id say go on ebay, buy the manual on cd and then print out the pages you need. ive got the real manual, and i have one on cd, and i find myself using the one on cd more cause i dont want to get drity prints all over my good manual, if i rip it or mess it up, i'll just print it out again

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by Jumbo747
my mom lives on capitol hill in seattle :blah:

Thats where all the queers hang out:eek:

[2004TRX450R]

well my bro lives up off forrest road off of coal creek parkway and the traffic going into Issaquah to work is pretty good. Now if you were headed west bound it would really suck. It is kinda nice that it is a lot closer to work than when I lived in Covington but I don't like that the truck just barely get's warmed up by the time I get to work. I usually ride in Florence, OR. I haven't really found anyone to ride with around here yet or where to ride around here. The sand is my passion but I love getting all dirty once in awhile too. I just don't like haveing to clean the bike when I'm done. I will be getting my TRX450R as soon as it hits the dealership and am planning a dune trip on the 13th. I think we may go to Florence but might just go to Moses lake. I haven't been there before but my bro. has and he said it sucked but at least it would be somewhere to go ride the new ride.

[Woodsrider]

Well if you ever want to go riding local or try a poker run LMK. As for Moses lake, yah it sucks compared to Florence, but its only three and a half hours away.

Pm me with a price you would take for the 02 400ex. My riding buddy is starting to look for a bike for his fiance.

[2004TRX450R]

I shot you a message. I would like to get $4500 out if it if I can. The bike is prestine! I would be suprised if it had over 15 hours on it and it was mostly riden by a beginer so it hasn't been beat on. The only place you will find one nicer is on a showroom floor.

[Woodsrider]

Cool I got your info and I'll let him Know.
Thnx;)

[grandmasterquad]

Hey whats up guys, i live i Tacoma. I buy all my quads from Enumclaw though. You guys ever make it to Sand Lake? Thats my second home, when i can get there.