JJ400EX
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So ive wanted a quad since as long as i can remember. I always begged my parents for one as a kid but we couldnt afford it. So now im 20 and the money is flowing decently so i finally got one. Originally i was looking at Grizzly's, then i spotted this one for sale right near my house so i took a look and think its the perfect starter quad. Its an 02 400ex with racing cam, edelbrock carb, k and n air filter, white bros exhaust, dg nerf bars, skid plates, itp rims and tires, an extra pair of new itp rims and sandstar tires. I got it for 2000 even. It needs a tie rod, and i need to tighten up a few minor things, and the rear fender is cracked a little bit. Anyways less talk more pics.
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Fits perfect in the bed of this. I mean perfect, shut the tailgate and it hits the rear tires but closes, keeping the quad snug.
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Let me know if you think i got a good deal. Who sells plastics in different colors for this thing? I have a green truck and would love to match the quad. Thanks in advance.
Couldnt get the pics to work it says pictures not shown due to my preferences. i went to my preferences and it didnt say anything about pictures. hopefully the links work.
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YOURADHERE
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I fixed the pics...
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Rincon-newby
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That is a good start at $2000. It looks to be an early 2000ish model with cool but dated graphics. From the list of aftermarket parts, it should sound and run pretty well. My nephew did all of that plus The 440 upsize and the +4 extended swingarm for beach drag racing. I would maybe opt for upgraded shocks up front, such as 450R front shocks you may find on ebay. I just purchased an 07 400EX new as a left over model and am waiting for the 1 year warranty to expire before I upgrade the suspension and exhaust. It is not as fast as the 450's or 510's but a great trail machine none the less.
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YOURADHERE
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Look to Maier or Full Bore for new plastics. Nice 400 though. If you plan to do some racing try ditching the SandStars for a set of Haulers. Nice bike though.
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drake317
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Does not sound like a good deal to me.
I would not touch a machine with a new racing cam. Often machines modified to this extent mean you will always be working on them. If you are patient you should be able to pick up 2002 400ex in mint condition with no major improvements for 2000.
Also keep in mind this machine does not have reverse. They added reverse to the 400s around 2006 or 7. Most of the subscribers on here will agree that reverse is really important.
The sand paddle tires are nice, but only if you really have a use for them. Are there any places to ride sand dunes in MA?
The ATV is also missing the rear wheel front wheel liners. There is nothing to keep your foot from slipping back and hitting the tires. I once rode my 300ex, same basic chassis, without the guard on the right side. Twice my foot ended catching the tire. Would never ride that way again. Could have easily broken my ankle. They were probably taken off to install the nerf bars.
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casperBrittain
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since its air cooled you mite want to put some air scoops on and get a bigger oil tank, and what ever you do make sure that the dip stick is snug. Nice quad hope you get lots of riding time in.
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JJ400EX
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Rincon-newby wrote:That is a good start at $2000. It looks to be an early 2000ish model with cool but dated graphics. From the list of aftermarket parts, it should sound and run pretty well. My nephew did all of that plus The 440 upsize and the +4 extended swingarm for beach drag racing. I would maybe opt for upgraded shocks up front, such as 450R front shocks you may find on ebay. I just purchased an 07 400EX new as a left over model and am waiting for the 1 year warranty to expire before I upgrade the suspension and exhaust. It is not as fast as the 450's or 510's but a great trail machine none the less.
Thanks for the suggestions, ive got to get used to riding it before doing any upgrades though.
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JJ400EX
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drake317 wrote:Does not sound like a good deal to me.
I would not touch a machine with a new racing cam. Often machines modified to this extent mean you will always be working on them. If you are patient you should be able to pick up 2002 400ex in mint condition with no major improvements for 2000.
Also keep in mind this machine does not have reverse. They added reverse to the 400s around 2006 or 7. Most of the subscribers on here will agree that reverse is really important.
The sand paddle tires are nice, but only if you really have a use for them. Are there any places to ride sand dunes in MA?
The ATV is also missing the rear wheel front wheel liners. There is nothing to keep your foot from slipping back and hitting the tires. I once rode my 300ex, same basic chassis, without the guard on the right side. Twice my foot ended catching the tire. Would never ride that way again. Could have easily broken my ankle. They were probably taken off to install the nerf bars.
Haha like i said im clueless about quads and got this because it was local, cheap, and looked like a good starter quad. Worst case scenario the quad doesnt run right because of the cam and i go and get the motor built back to stock. Reverse isnt all that important to me because im not so lazy that i cant hop off the quad and move it myself. Theres no dunes around here but i go up north to maine and nh to canoe and the tires would be good for along the beach, plus they came with the quad. The guy i bought it from told me the paddle tires are real good in snow too. I'll look into getting the guards because it does seem a little dangerous to have no covers over the tires. Thanks for your input man.
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450R rider
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ok deal. that 400 is a great engine but make sure you run good oil through it and change it often. being air cooled if you ride them wide open on a fairly hot day a stock 400 will overheat. but in my opinion they cant be beat for trail riding personally a 400ex is my favorite trail quad.
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comrad
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drake317 wrote:Does not sound like a good deal to me.
I would not touch a machine with a new racing cam. Often machines modified to this extent mean you will always be working on them. If you are patient you should be able to pick up 2002 400ex in mint condition with no major improvements for 2000.
A cam is counted as heavily modded? Wow, I am sure a cam won't hurt his reliability let alone make this purchase a bad deal all of a sudden.
Also keep in mind this machine does not have reverse. They added reverse to the 400s around 2006 or 7. Most of the subscribers on here will agree that reverse is really important.
They added reverse in 2005, and its nice to have but not really important
The sand paddle tires are nice, but only if you really have a use for them. Are there any places to ride sand dunes in MA?
The ATV is also missing the rear wheel front wheel liners. There is nothing to keep your foot from slipping back and hitting the tires. I once rode my 300ex, same basic chassis, without the guard on the right side. Twice my foot ended catching the tire. Would never ride that way again. Could have easily broken my ankle. They were probably taken off to install the nerf bars.
I only ride without heel guards and I have had no accidents unless I wasn't wearing proper gear. I personally prefer riding without nerf bars or heel guards.
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