Got A new to me bike today

[hende]

Well here is some pics it a yz400f newer front shocks and recent top end.. Cant wait for a day off to do some riding!

[jason]

Awesome, looks like a good bike. I picked up a 426 at the end of last summer, now haven't riden it since february, sucks being so busy.

[hende]

ya i wanted a 426 or a 450 but i couldnt pass this one at 900

[WILDMAN442]

Make sure you get the Starting figured out.

I kicked one of those till I was blue in the face!

Soooo Grateful for the auto decompressor on my CRF...

Nice find!

Justin

[hende]

Originally Posted by WILDMAN442

Make sure you get the Starting figured out.

I kicked one of those till I was blue in the face!

Soooo Grateful for the auto decompressor on my CRF...

Nice find!

Justin

Ya I learned the hard way on my buddies ktm525 how to start a big 4 stroke> I have always had a 2 stroke.

[BFGcrawler418]

Originally Posted by WILDMAN442

Make sure you get the Starting figured out.

I kicked one of those till I was blue in the face!

Soooo Grateful for the auto decompressor on my CRF...

Nice find!

Justin

The 400 doesn't have the hot start lever right?

Looks like a nice bike for $900. I need to get me another bike, All I have right now is my Banshee and my two CRF 50's

Ohhh and I believe if you take a heat gun or hair dryer to the white spots in the plastic it will make them blue again, I read it in a magazine a while back.

[indiana mudcat]

Yes, the heat gun trick works, just watch holding it in one spot to long. I've fixed several sets of Yahama blue plastic with the trick.

[WILDMAN442]

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

The 400 doesn't have the hot start lever right?

Looks like a nice bike for $900. I need to get me another bike, All I have right now is my Banshee and my two CRF 50's

Ohhh and I believe if you take a heat gun or hair dryer to the white spots in the plastic it will make them blue again, I read it in a magazine a while back.

I think the hot start is on the carb. Its like alittle plug or something.

Pretty sure Dr D has a kit to make it a lever on the bar though

Justin

[BFGcrawler418]

I see you from Eugene, that is Eugene, Oregon Correct? If so, Do you make it out to the dunes like Coos Bay, Winchester, Florence or Sand Lake??

[BFGcrawler418]

Originally Posted by WILDMAN442

I think the hot start is on the carb. Its like alittle plug or something.

Pretty sure Dr D has a kit to make it a lever on the bar though

Justin

I know that either the 400 or the 426 comes with the hot start on the bars, I just dont remember which one but If I remember right it was the 426 cause it was kind of a perk when the 426 came out.

[hende]

new to the four strokes but there is a lever on the bar and there is a hot start choke type on the carb

[hende]

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

I see you from Eugene, that is Eugene, Oregon Correct? If so, Do you make it out to the dunes like Coos Bay, Winchester, Florence or Sand Lake??

ya i used to lie in coos bay and rode alll the time at boxcar and winchester

[hende]

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

The 400 doesn't have the hot start lever right?

Looks like a nice bike for $900. I need to get me another bike, All I have right now is my Banshee and my two CRF 50's

Ohhh and I believe if you take a heat gun or hair dryer to the white spots in the plastic it will make them blue again, I read it in a magazine a while back.

well i ordered new plastics but i do have a heat gun so I will try it just to try and see if it works

[BFGcrawler418]

Originally Posted by hende

new to the four strokes but there is a lever on the bar and there is a hot start choke type on the carb

Okay then the hot start is on the carb and the one on the handle bar is the compression release.

[hende]

also been reading and see it is pretty importanted to keep the vales set.. With the bike new to me Im thinking I will take it in and have it done so I know its done lol .. Anyidea what that runs in price?

[jason]

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

I know that either the 400 or the 426 comes with the hot start on the bars, I just dont remember which one but If I remember right it was the 426 cause it was kind of a perk when the 426 came out.

Originally Posted by hende

new to the four strokes but there is a lever on the bar and there is a hot start choke type on the carb

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

Okay then the hot start is on the carb and the one on the handle bar is the compression release.

BFG is right, at least that's how it is on my 426.

Lever next to the clutch is compression release, red knob on carb is hot start, black knob on carb is choke.

[BFGcrawler418]

Originally Posted by hende

also been reading and see it is pretty importanted to keep the vales set.. With the bike new to me Im thinking I will take it in and have it done so I know its done lol .. Anyidea what that runs in price?

Your talking about having them adjusted? If they need to be adjusted it will make it a bitch to start, you will know if they need to be adjusted.

[hende]

Originally Posted by BFGcrawler418

Your talking about having them adjusted? If they need to be adjusted it will make it a bitch to start, you will know if they need to be adjusted.

Thanks for the tip guess I wont take it in.. Only time I had a heck of a time starting it was my fault... I turned on the gas then she fired right up

[BFGcrawler418]

Originally Posted by hende

Thanks for the tip guess I wont take it in.. Only time I had a heck of a time starting it was my fault... I turned on the gas then she fired right up

LMAO.....I only laugh because I've done it many times and I have been riding almost all my life

Yeah I wouldnt take it in unless it becomes a pain the ass to start both when cold and after being warmed up. Or get yourself a manual and learn how to do it yourself, it's really not that tough.

[hende]

Did some ordering lol
all new plastics
new graphic set
new seat cover
new chain
tire irons
rear tube
bolt kit
air filter
manual
brake pads
SparkPlugs

Anything else I should check?

Trying like crazy to find a air box lid <------ solved thanks for the info jason