XR400 help

[NordieBoy]

Had a ride on an XR400 today - a road legal 98 Baja import. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=177651775 Feels good - lighter and lower than a DRZ400 and way lighter than a DR650. The main drawback for me getting a DR650 is that you can't really trail ride them, which is why i'm looking the XR400 way - simple, reliable, do anything you want with it, lots of mods and parts. I'm tempted to go the DR650 way but just too hard to give up the dirt plus Honda's just have a 'feel' about them. Not flashy but they do the job. Not easy to start though... Anybody got any feedback on this model?

That looks like a good deal.
I've got a large Acerbis tank for sale that'd fit on that.

[monchopper]

Had a ride on an XR400 today - a road legal 98 Baja import. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=177651775 Feels good - lighter and lower than a DRZ400 and way lighter than a DR650. The main drawback for me getting a DR650 is that you can't really trail ride them, which is why i'm looking the XR400 way - simple, reliable, do anything you want with it, lots of mods and parts. I'm tempted to go the DR650 way but just too hard to give up the dirt plus Honda's just have a 'feel' about them. Not flashy but they do the job. Not easy to start though... Anybody got any feedback on this model?

The XR4 hasn't changed much over the years. From memory the 97 has a problems with 2nd gear and the fork spring rating was increased in 2000. So if you're a fat bastard you might want to get the front resprung on a '98. I think the general thought is 98 and newer are much the same and very good bikes.

They have a reputation as being bad starters especially when hot. But in there stock form they are lean and are hard to start. Get the jetting right and this bike is a 2-3 kicker everytime even after an off. Even better still get a Mikuni TM36-50 flatside carb and feel the bike come alive.

Google 'Gordons Mods' and follow your nose. These mods are nearly free. Make sure you get some new jets. I went 160 Main 60 pilot on mine before I got the Mikuni (sea level or just above) and what a difference!!

[CRM]

That looks like a good deal.
I've got a large Acerbis tank for sale that'd fit on that.

Thanks for that - I'll get back to you if I get it. What about rear racks/ panniers?

[NordieBoy]

Thanks for that - I'll get back to you if I get it. What about rear racks/ panniers?

Nope. No racks or anything else really apart from a stock XR350 tank and some rusty engine bits...