I have owned both yamaha and honda utilities and liked them both, very dependable, i am looking to buy a sport quad 400ex... maybe raptor, i was wanting to know the durability of these two quads, because i don't want to have to work on them a lot, I would just like to know any common problems. thanks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Umm, I would say 400ex for mx, reliability, trail riding,or lack of fundage, and Raptor for everything else. Not saying that the Rappy isn't reliable. The newer models are, but stay away from the 01's, most of them had tranny problems. The Raptor is also great at trails and MX though. Basically, if you have the money, Raptor, if you don't, EX. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

thanks, for the money i could pay for a used rappy i could get a new ex, i think i am gonna get the ex, plenty fast for me, I just trail ride.

 

good choice, bu dont forget the z400, it's faster and a little more modern but the craftsmanship isn't nearly as good as the honda's

 

I agree, the z and raptor are great quads but aren't built as good as the honda.

 

400ex's are less trouble than Raptors, I almost bought one, but after I rode a Raptor I couldn't turn down having the power. If you don't need to go super fast 400ex's are great and you can get a good deal on them.

 

Yep, they don't have the power but they make up for it in agility, stability, and jumpability.

 

what do you guys think about this deal...yellow 02' 440ex, DG pipe, renthal handle bars,K & N air filter, 18 Fast Trekker tires , jetted, ridden very little for $3300
sounds pretty reasonable to me

 

$3300 is kinda pricy, look around some more, i have about $3500 total into mine, including what i paid for it.

 

Would you reccomend a 440kit? are they worth it, any trouble out of em?