Stang: I welcome you and your new 400ex to ATVing. You will love your new 400 regardless of what the Raptor guys say. They are as excited about their new quads as you are. The 400 stock is a great quad. It still has awesome power no matter what anyone says. When I can get the front end off when shifting into 4th gear, I call it power. My 00 400ex only has nerfs and a K&N and I still love to go out and rip around on it. Good luck with the new 400ex. If you have any questions, just ask. There are many people on this board that are happy to help.