300ex setup

[Alias99]

Hey guyz im kind of new to this i just got my 300ex last year. i usually ride with my friend who has a blaster but now he is movin up to a 400ex. Now instead of leading ill b following so i was just wondering what i should get to make mine keep up or run with his, i was thinking of a yahumuaria pipe and the quadworks power kit if you guyz think of anything else let me know. Thanks for any replies.

[drifterx]

330 or 350 kit, it'll run with, and beat a stock 400ex. Get an exhaust too.

If you really want to go faster, get new shocks. It won't be faster in drags and such, but you'll be able to ride trails and track a crap load faster.

[bradley300]

keep it stock, its all about the rider unles your drag racing, then you'll really have something to make fun of him with when your stock 300ex is keeping up with his 400ex,lol

[300ex73]

If you want more power, I'd start with a Curtis Sparks X-4 exhaust, a K&N filter, and a good 400EX carb. Depending on what type of riding you do most, plus the type of tires you run, I'd say redo your gearing. That'll help out with power on flat ground.

If you're wanting to do better offroad, I'd start with a good set of shocks. If you have the money for it, a new axle and a-arms. Better brake rotors and pads can also come in handy.

This is getting into considerably more money than a pipe, but here's what I'd do if I was in your place and had some extra money.

I'd say if you're riding woods, I'd start with a set of +1 or +2 Burgard a-arms, a set of Elkas with rezzies(Works shocks would work fine, and cost considerably less), and prolly a Lonestar axle. For Tires, use a 20 inch tire out back with a set of 21 or 22 inch up front. I'd prolly use ITP Holeshot XCR's. I'd say best gearing for this would prolly be to put a 36 tooth front sprocket on.

If you're wanting more of an MX setup, basically the same thing as before, but a set of +3 arms, and maybe an extended swingarm. For tires I use the Holeshot MXR4's, 18 inch on back, and 19 inch on front. Using a 34 tooth rear sprocket helps, but I also slide on a 14 tooth on the front.

[Alias99]

Now the a-arms if they are plus two does that mean two on each side or 2 total inches and was thinking about the holeshot h-d but are those out of the question? and where should i get the burguard a arms from.

[300ex-boy]

+2 on each side for a total of +4, and for the burgard purchase location, check out c&d, heard nothing but good things

[300ex73]

I'd stay away from the HD's on a quad as small as a 300. They're a pretty hefty tire. And unless you're going to be doing some hardcore XC or woods riding, they might be just a bit of overkill. But trust me, the Holeshot XCR's are a good tire for trails. Mine had a set when I bought it, and they were really good tires. I just don't ride XC or woods, so the MXR4's were my tire of choice.

[bulkdriverlp]

I'd say best gearing for this would prolly be to put a 36 tooth front sprocket on.


wow, maybe ill change mine, im running the 13 on front now.

[300ex73]

Lol, sorry about that. I haven't slept much lately, so I'm wore the frigg out. Plus I managed to break a wrench and get it stuck through my arm, so I'm kinda light headed today.

[Birddogg]

First thing I'd do is get rid of the stock headpipe. It's way too restrictive. Those HD holeshots are heavy. I like the radials that come stock on the 400ex for trails. I have stock 400ex A-arms on my 250X. They widen it out a good bit and they're cheap.