400EX must do's

[phebus]

I just got a new 400EX for my wife for Christmas (moving up from a 250EX), and I'm looking for things I should do to it that are considered "must do's".
I alredy re-adjusted the throttle so it will open completely, and I am going to get a block off plate for the parking brake so I can remove it.
What else?

[Taco]

Depending on where you ride new tires.

[Greg Z]

what do u do to adjust the throttle to open completely that screw in the back? is that what your talking about?

[phebus]

Originally posted by Greg Z
what do u do to adjust the throttle to open completely that screw in the back? is that what your talking about?

See this thread: http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84545

[sickmojave]

LUBE the swingarm bolt;)

get that useless POS parking break off & get the block off plate

[Tommy 17]

handle bars... stk 400ex bars are uncomfortable and bend really easy

[ewalker302]

Is it brand new?
If not adjust the vavles.

get a Clymer manual.

:bandit:

[motoboy66]

no clymer!!!! Go with the Honda one. As for other things, block-off, bars, re-jet the carb, and maybe nerfbars for protection.

Todd

[ewalker302]

Originally posted by motoboy66
no clymer!!!! Go with the Honda one. As for other things, block-off, bars, re-jet the carb, and maybe nerfbars for protection.

Todd

I must disagree, I have the Honda manual hard copy and on cd.
I also have the Clymer.

Honda---Drawings

Clymer--Actual photo's

Like I said I have both & I reach for the Clymer first every time.

:bandit:

[cals400ex]

Originally posted by ewalker302
I must disagree, I have the Honda manual hard copy and on cd.
I also have the Clymer.

Honda---Drawings

Clymer--Actual photo's

Like I said I have both & I reach for the Clymer first every time.

:bandit:

are the hard copies and cd copies the same?? i have the honda on cd and the clymer hard copy and i prefer the clymer.

[Greg Z]

go with the clymer:macho

Originally posted by ewalker302
If not adjust the vavles.
get a Clymer manual.

[ILGNCC400EX]

Originally posted by sickmojave
LUBE the swingarm bolt;) yes do this first thing just pull it out put grease on it save u lots of trouble

[ewalker302]

Originally posted by cals400ex
are the hard copies and cd copies the same?? i have the honda on cd and the clymer hard copy and i prefer the clymer.

Yep they are the same except, the cd has a few almost unnoticable glitches like a line running through some text or some other small computer doc. blur or smear.

But is is the same.

I had the Honda copies first & when I got the Clymer it was like -- ok now I get it. It's pictures and text are put together better than the honda manual.

The only advantage the Honda may have is that it may go into slightly more detail than the Clymer & it's good to have both.

Sometimes what is clear in an illustration (Honda) is hard to see in a photo (Clymer).

But if I had to choose only one to have for ever & ever it would def be the Clymer.

:bandit:

lube Pivot bolt, Nerfs, handle Bars for comfort, Nerfs for protection, Killswitch,Bumper possibly for protection

[chad502ex]

Originally posted by ewalker302
Is it brand new?
If not adjust the vavles.

get a Clymer manual.

:bandit:

speaking of service manual,.... register yourself (free) at http://www.sweetquads.com and download yourself a free service manual. I would also recommend micro-fishe to cross reference HONDA part #'s for ordering.

Hope this helps. Happy New Year!

Chad502ex.com
:D

[phebus]

Originally posted by chad502ex
speaking of service manual,.... register yourself (free) at http://www.sweetquads.com and download yourself a free service manual. I would also recommend micro-fishe to cross reference HONDA part #'s for ordering.

Hope this helps. Happy New Year!

Chad502ex.com
:D

Where do I find the service manual on their site? I can't find it. When I go to the downloads section, it says it isn't active.

[toby400ex]

a 500cc kit and a non o ring chain

[cals400ex]

Originally posted by toby400ex
a 500cc kit and a non o ring chain

are you drunk tonight?? i have read a few of your off the wall replies tonight. :huh

[toby400ex]

Originally posted by cals400ex
are you drunk tonight?? i have read a few of your off the wall replies tonight. :huh Not drunk...............Hunk:rolleyes:

[Yellow2001400ex]

Congrats on your new quad. If you want some real easy hop ups then the best is a new pipe and filter and jets you'll be amazed at the increased power from stock.

Originally posted by Yellow2001400ex
If you want some real easy hop ups then the best is a new pipe and filter and jets you'll be amazed at the increased power from stock.