Trout,

For about $500(parts and labor) you could have a 87mm piston, webcam, and some mild porting done. $375 for a complete exhaust system. $80 for a set of aluminum bars. $369 for works front shocks, $250 for the re-valving of the rear shock. This will get you a reliable 400ex with real good power and handling characteristics. I think it's worth the money. Unless the 400ex isn't in real good shape and you need to replace a bunch of little things (bearings,etc) they add up pretty quick.

 

thanks!

 

Get a Raptor TROUT, Pipe and jet it and outrun Cannondales.
You will get use to the power!

 

That's funny....I've yet to loose to a piped Raptor....and I weight 280lbs with my gear on. hmmm.......

 

Yeah, that is funny!

 

Pipe and jet that Raptor all you want, it's still going to be a lead sled, 440 pounds and counting!!

 

No 440ex will beat a Cannondale, nor less a piped and remaped cannondale, maybe a 465ex with fcr carbs that runs on alcohol.