New 2005 Honda 400EX
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05-02-2007, 10:27 PM
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New 2005 Honda 400EX
Hello,I just purchased a new 2005 Honda 400EX Quad and was wondering if there were any problems i should be aware of.I feel as though i got a great deal from my local Honda Dealership because it was leftover inventory and i,m good friends with the salesman.If anyone has any information about this quad , Please let me know.I still have my Kamoto 250cc quad and runs great,So i decided to give it to my nephew.Any input would be much appreciated.The Plug Guy
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05-03-2007, 09:02 AM
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05-03-2007, 10:43 AM
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New 2005 Honda 400EX
Great, trouble free machine!
Break it in hard! Use petroleum oil during break in. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Change the oil (crankcase and transmission) and oil filter after about 1 hour, to quickly get out any metal shavings.
Best to run a high quality oil, preferably a synthetic (after break in). Being air cooled, the engine can get a little hot sometimes and the cam area can be subject to wear, so running oils that are on the heavier side helps.
Absolutely do not neglect the first valve adjustment at 20 hours.
My oil preference is Maxima Extra, ester synthetic. Some good oil info. http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm
Break it in hard! Use petroleum oil during break in. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Change the oil (crankcase and transmission) and oil filter after about 1 hour, to quickly get out any metal shavings.
Best to run a high quality oil, preferably a synthetic (after break in). Being air cooled, the engine can get a little hot sometimes and the cam area can be subject to wear, so running oils that are on the heavier side helps.
Absolutely do not neglect the first valve adjustment at 20 hours.
My oil preference is Maxima Extra, ester synthetic. Some good oil info. http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm
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Originally posted by: reconranger
Great, trouble free machine!
Break it in hard! Use petroleum oil during break in. <a href="http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm">http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_....htm</A>
Change the oil (crankcase and transmission) and oil filter after about 1 hour, to quickly get out any metal shavings.
Best to run a high quality oil, preferably a synthetic (after break in). Being air cooled, the engine can get a little hot sometimes and the cam area can be subject to wear, so running oils that are on the heavier side helps.
Absolutely <STRONG>do not</STRONG> neglect the first valve adjustment at 20 hours.
My oil preference is Maxima Extra, ester synthetic. Some good oil info. <a href="http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm">http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm</A>
Great, trouble free machine!
Break it in hard! Use petroleum oil during break in. <a href="http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm">http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_....htm</A>
Change the oil (crankcase and transmission) and oil filter after about 1 hour, to quickly get out any metal shavings.
Best to run a high quality oil, preferably a synthetic (after break in). Being air cooled, the engine can get a little hot sometimes and the cam area can be subject to wear, so running oils that are on the heavier side helps.
Absolutely <STRONG>do not</STRONG> neglect the first valve adjustment at 20 hours.
My oil preference is Maxima Extra, ester synthetic. Some good oil info. <a href="http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm">http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm</A>
The links you left will come in handy when i pick up my Quad this Saturday.
This is, in my opinion the BEST ATV Forum site out there.
Thanks again for the input,The plug guy
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05-04-2007, 11:18 AM
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New 2005 Honda 400EX
One clarification. Like most quads (except the Honda 450R), the engine and transmission on the EX share the same oil.
I said change the oil in the "crankcase and transmission", and that isn't a good way to put it at all. You will actually drain the tank that is in front of the engine, and the crankcase/transmission from a bolt on the left side of the engine. See your owner's manual, it has pictures!
I said change the oil in the "crankcase and transmission", and that isn't a good way to put it at all. You will actually drain the tank that is in front of the engine, and the crankcase/transmission from a bolt on the left side of the engine. See your owner's manual, it has pictures!
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Originally posted by: reconranger
Here you go: <a href="http://www.atvriders.com/articles/oilchange400ex.html">http://www.atvriders.com/articles/oilchange400ex.html</A>
Here you go: <a href="http://www.atvriders.com/articles/oilchange400ex.html">http://www.atvriders.com/articles/oilchange400ex.html</A>
I rode the Chinese quad a couple times and was happy with it till i got my Honda,WOW!! What an incredibly fast machine.
I was shocked at the fast pick up it had,Not to mention the way it cuts through the sand .
This quad turns on a dime and handles the biggest whoopdie doos i've ever seen with ease.
This is only the 4th time riding a quad in my life and it felt like i'd been riding for a while on this machine.
I think it helped having 18+ years of riding motocross under my toolbelt and the awesome ability of this quad.
But , I'll tell ya i'm a hurting pup today,Spent Sunday practicing my turns , whoopdies,up hills , down hills and traversing slopes and ridind through mud and puddles.
Very glad i bought this machine and once again Thanx for the info.
Thepluguy
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