greencoloredride Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Ive got a friend that is a die-hard 400ex fan. Hes always hinting that he thinks his cammed 400 is faster than the shee but he never actually says it. Well, we went riding this weekend and after being on the trails for a while we decide to take it back to the trucks for lunch and hes like "wanna ride the 400?". I say sure and hand over my bike. No exageration, halfway back to the trucks, he pulls over on the trail and gets off my bike and says he cant handle the powerband and hes gonna put it in the trees.....lol so we switch back and he now describes the banshee as like riding a constant explosion. Im very comfy with my bike but I will say that the timid power of a 400 is alot more comfortable on the trails since the bike isnt trying to rip the handlebars out of your hands everytime you blip the throttle and grab traction. The wife is wanting a bike and I think she might end up with a 400 so I can use it in the woods when she doesnt go: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.6i Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 if your gonna go with a 400 for the wife and for you on the trails I would rec going with a ltz 400..it has better suspension and a water cooled engine....my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greencoloredride Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) if your gonna go with a 400 for the wife and for you on the trails I would rec going with a ltz 400..it has better suspension and a water cooled engine....my .02 Good advice but I like the track record of the Honda. I might also look into a stock 660(better comfort for my big ass) Its rarely trails soo tight your barely moving so the cooling isnt a big issue. I have 4 friends on 400ex's and they get along just fine on all the trails but truely suck on hill climbs and drag racing........the wife wont be doing that much though. Edited July 31, 2007 by greencoloredride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I am in the process of getting my 400ex together to sell. If you want something mostly done, feel free to PM me and I will get you details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
als660r Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 400ex = timex everyone has tryed to break it I rolled it backwards on a hill 10year old put it on a powerline guidewire 3rd gear only the sixpack rack was on the ground wiferolled it sideway on the side of a dune, granddaughter boy friend jumped off the road thought a six strand barbwire fence yes he had on a helment and goggles it broke the helment he was wearing Quad bent the bumper and bars also bent a rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredMW Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I got one for the wife in 2001 and did a couple hundred dollars worth of bolt on mods.Six years worth of getting beat on by her and me when I go woods rideing and it's been trouble free. Great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I just sold my 400. Bought it in February as a backup for my drag bike. I've went to the dunes twice this year, and ended up riding the 400 more than my blown up drag bike... I finally got my shee sorted, and have confidence in it at the strip and dunes. That 400 I had went through hell, I knew the original owner... I'm going to end up with an automatic 4X4 for me and the gal next year...but that 400 sure was a fun wheelie machine. The reality is for me, anyways...I'll either be at the strip or the dunes. I have a bike for that. I won't take the 4X4 to the strip or dunes, and won't take my shee to the trails...so, that's why I sold my 4X4... That, and I got what I had into it...no loss, so..it was a quick and easy sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.6i Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Good advice but I like the track record of the Honda. I might also look into a stock 660(better comfort for my big ass) Its rarely trails soo tight your barely moving so the cooling isnt a big issue. I have 4 friends on 400ex's and they get along just fine on all the trails but truely suck on hill climbs and drag racing........the wife wont be doing that much though. sounds good stick with the 400ex then, i'd stay away from a 660 though for sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ha Haaa.. That's pretty damn funny!! The 400 is a good cruiser for the trails. I like the sonic boom that the Banshee creates.. My girl and I rode trails this weekend, she doesn't like the 4 stroke ride.. She rather ride the Banshee because she loves that powerband feel. We'll be shopping for her bike soon, most likely will have to a Banshee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I personally like 400EX's alot. Whether it's a wife's bike, backup bike, trail bike, or camp toy at the dunes, they are always a blast. I have borrowed a few of them at the dunes over the years (when one of my Banshees or trikes took a dump) and really had alot of fun on them. The engines are simple (in a good way (and y'all know I am an engine nerd)), they handle well in almost all situations, and they can be made to run pretty hard (for a 400cc engine that is of a 30 year old design). :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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