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12-11-2005, 11:22 PM
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Unless you really like changing out timing chains I'd stay away from the Z, as they eat them up. The 400ex bone stock has a little less top speed and that is about it. The 400ex will grunt it's way through tough trails without stalling a bit easier than the Z as well. When the YFZ's came out, I ran Harescrambles on my 400ex and did very well. Riding something you like is very important, as well as it must not let you down either. I trust a Honda over anything else.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
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EX or Z
The EX is by far the better machine for semi-technical trails where you have to ride slowly. It has an engine that doesn't mind being lugged down. Just put it is 1st gear and idle on through.
The Z has an engine that likes to be ridden revved out (but not as much as say a 450R) and it has a lighter flywheel, so it isn't a happy at really slow speeds. If you are going to go slow, you will need to do lots of clutch work.
The Z with just some simple mods like opening up the airbox and a pipe, has way more motor than the EX. This makes it a better choice for the dunes and anywhere you need lots of top end speed.
When I am going on a trail ride, I pick the EX. For open faster trails and mixed desert, I pick the Z. For the wide open desert, the 450R is my chariot of choice!
The Z has an engine that likes to be ridden revved out (but not as much as say a 450R) and it has a lighter flywheel, so it isn't a happy at really slow speeds. If you are going to go slow, you will need to do lots of clutch work.
The Z with just some simple mods like opening up the airbox and a pipe, has way more motor than the EX. This makes it a better choice for the dunes and anywhere you need lots of top end speed.
When I am going on a trail ride, I pick the EX. For open faster trails and mixed desert, I pick the Z. For the wide open desert, the 450R is my chariot of choice!
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EX or Z
The Z has an engine that likes to be ridden revved out (but not as much as say a 450R) and it has a lighter flywheel, so it isn't a happy at really slow speeds. If you are going to go slow, you will need to do lots of clutch work.
thats so not true. my kfx does not mind low speed at all. it is a champ through technicals too. i will say that the 400 ex is the cadillac of quads but the kfx/z is cheaper and faster. as for clutch work, first gear will crawl without playin wit the clutch at all. the z/kfx has good bottom end too.
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12-15-2005, 10:48 AM
EX or Z
Originally posted by: RIDER11X
Unless you really like changing out timing chains I'd stay away from the Z, as they eat them up.
Unless you really like changing out timing chains I'd stay away from the Z, as they eat them up.
The EX will lug down a little better making it better on technical trails, and the Z is a little more peppy and smoother making it a little more better everywhere else. Either way they are both bullit proof and will get you where you need to go.
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12-15-2005, 12:16 PM
EX or Z
Originally posted by: motox26
This statement is completely false! I owned a Z400 and never had a problem, my friend's Z has MANY hard hours on it and it runs flawless.
Originally posted by: RIDER11X
Unless you really like changing out timing chains I'd stay away from the Z, as they eat them up.
Unless you really like changing out timing chains I'd stay away from the Z, as they eat them up.
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