The XR400 Thread - Page 6

Hayduke · 01-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doyle

I'm really beginning to like this little bike. Just before this thread popped up, one appeared on my local CL. A 2001 for $1650. Alas it sold quickly to some other lucky bastid.

They can be had for super cheap, that's for sure.

Trailryder42 · 01-21-2008, 01:08 PM

Here's a pic of my 2000 XR4 with 440 kit and Mikuni pumper.

I have run the IMS 4 gal tank on it full time for the last several years. Takes a little while to adjust to the handling and weight but I don't notice it now. I love being able to go all day at places like Taylor Park without having fuel issues.

When I had my suspension done professionally, I had them take into account the big tank.

Wallace · 01-21-2008, 01:48 PM

Had the original 96 XR4 for two seasons and nearly 4k miles.

The Good;
Bullet proof, can't kill them. Its a Honda.
Good bike for entry level off road.
Lots of after market.
Excels in tight knarly slow technical riding.
Short wheel base makes for easy wheelies.
Easy to maintain.

The Bad:
Its a Honda.....
Heavy, why I never put a big tank on. Too much weight too high.
Suspension mods are a must! See Neil Hors or Slavens.
When its hot (and you will get it HOT) it can be real cranky to start. Know the starting procedure. TDC, hot start, choke ,half throttle etc. Learn it ,Live it.
Doesn't like to be pushed , I got chucked off this bike more trying to go fast then any other four bikes put together.

Enjoy.....

paochow · 01-21-2008, 03:14 PM

Uh oh, another XR400 rider and to think I thought you had good taste Hayduke

In all seriousness, my buddy has one and I've done my fair share of miles on it. Good bike and very easy to work on. He recently got bit by the pumpkin bug though so he will likely be parting his Super XR soon if you know anyone looking for blingy gold Ohlins forks.

Here's a few pics to share..

Hayduke · 01-21-2008, 03:25 PM

oooh! Nice bike- I like the forks, but they probably cost more than I payed for my whole bike!

Are those dunes near where you live? Damn I gotta get down there and ride with you.

SaPPeR · 01-21-2008, 03:56 PM

Lower maintenance mid engine thumpers RULE for the average trail rider

2old2race · 01-21-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayduke

oooh! Nice bike- I like the forks, but they probably cost more than I payed for my whole bike!

Are those dunes near where you live? Damn I gotta get down there and ride with you.

http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index...=10&Itemid=323

Hayduke · 01-21-2008, 04:59 PM

My first mod- she needed a horn.

Lone Rider · 01-21-2008, 05:02 PM

The purple/lavender ones are suppose to be very reliable.

Hayduke · 01-21-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

The purple/lavender ones are suppose to be very reliable.

I'm looking for some "Adventure Kitty" stickers to spruce it up with.

Eurobiker · 01-21-2008, 05:53 PM

You know this may haunt you for the rest of your ADV life. Just sayin.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayduke

My first mod- she needed a horn.

ganshert · 01-21-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eurobiker

You know this may haunt you for the rest of your ADV life. Just sayin.....

Duke is very comfortable with his sexuality. Just like Wayne.

playzNmud · 01-21-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayduke

My first mod- she needed a horn.

i had the SAME horn - but chrome baby.....

Colorado · 01-21-2008, 07:13 PM

I had an XR400 a few years back. Great little contraption that I should've kept.

Hayduke · 01-21-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colorado

I had an XR400 a few years back. Great little contraption that I should've kept.

Hey Boss, going to Death Valley Daze?

01-21-2008, 01:48 PM	#78
Wallace Seat belt tight babe? Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 815	Had the original 96 XR4 for two seasons and nearly 4k miles. The Good; Bullet proof, can't kill them. Its a Honda. Good bike for entry level off road. Lots of after market. Excels in tight knarly slow technical riding. Short wheel base makes for easy wheelies. Easy to maintain. The Bad: Its a Honda..... Heavy, why I never put a big tank on. Too much weight too high. Suspension mods are a must! See Neil Hors or Slavens. When its hot (and you will get it HOT) it can be real cranky to start. Know the starting procedure. TDC, hot start, choke ,half throttle etc. Learn it ,Live it. Doesn't like to be pushed , I got chucked off this bike more trying to go fast then any other four bikes put together. Enjoy..... __________________ Do you support the sport? How do you give back? Wallace screwed with this post 02-10-2008 at 08:29 PM

01-21-2008, 03:14 PM	#79
paochow Bye bye desert Joined: Aug 2005 Location: MinneSota Oddometer: 1,177	Uh oh, another XR400 rider and to think I thought you had good taste Hayduke In all seriousness, my buddy has one and I've done my fair share of miles on it. Good bike and very easy to work on. He recently got bit by the pumpkin bug though so he will likely be parting his Super XR soon if you know anyone looking for blingy gold Ohlins forks. Here's a few pics to share.. __________________ FOR SALE: 2008 KTM 530EXC-R Paochow.com - Beginner's Guide to the DRZ-400 Shootout: Buell Ulysses vs. KTM 990 Adventure Tank Bag essentials KTM Valve Adjustment How-To: 530EXC/XC4 motor 990ADV/LC8 Motor __________________________ Current Bikes: 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 530 EXC-R Old Bikes: 2003 Derbi Supermoto 2006 Buell Ulysses 2005 Suzuki DRZ 1994 Honda XR650L 1992 Yamaha TW200

01-21-2008, 03:25 PM	#80
Hayduke ^OP ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,791	oooh! Nice bike- I like the forks, but they probably cost more than I payed for my whole bike! Are those dunes near where you live? Damn I gotta get down there and ride with you. __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

01-21-2008, 03:56 PM	#81
SaPPeR Equal Opportunity Hater Joined: Jul 2005 Location: PNW Oddometer: 320	Lower maintenance mid engine thumpers RULE for the average trail rider __________________ SaPPeR CVMA - Idaho13-1 PGR - Idaho Panhandle Chapter 07 Yamaha Warrior 02 Aprilia RSV-R 00 Buell X1 Lightning 73 Suzuki TS 185 05 Vee DL1000 (Sold) Countless other bikes (Sold) Photos - MySpace

01-21-2008, 04:59 PM	#83
Hayduke ^OP ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,791	First "Farkle" My first mod- she needed a horn. __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

01-21-2008, 01:08 PM	#77
Trailryder42 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo, Texas Oddometer: 1,050	Here's a pic of my 2000 XR4 with 440 kit and Mikuni pumper. I have run the IMS 4 gal tank on it full time for the last several years. Takes a little while to adjust to the handling and weight but I don't notice it now. I love being able to go all day at places like Taylor Park without having fuel issues. When I had my suspension done professionally, I had them take into account the big tank.

01-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#84
Lone Rider Registered User Joined: Jan 2002 Location: out and about Oddometer: 25,028	The purple/lavender ones are suppose to be very reliable.

01-21-2008, 07:13 PM	#89
Colorado Trail Boss Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado & Arizona Oddometer: 1,727	I had an XR400 a few years back. Great little contraption that I should've kept. Attached Images __________________ I don't believe in clever tag lines.

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