What should I DO??!!

[ilovehondas]

I stood my 400 on end yesterday to put my new nerfs on ( THNX LEE! :thumb:)
Only to find my frame rotting!! :eek: :wtf:

Granted this quad IS 10 years old...
What should I DO??!!
New frame? Weld it somehow?...

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[YAMAHABANSHEE06]

You should be able to weld it up then grind it smooth you can also invest in skid plate for added protection to the bottom of the frame.

[Slo Poke]

You should be able to weld it up then grind it smooth you can also invest in skid plate for added protection to the bottom of the frame.

+1...should be ok bro...get it to a welder and let them fill it in and lay some bead on it...

[wolfey971]

the only problem with welding it as is, is how thin the metal is around the area? the rust might have ate a bigger area already.

I would take it to a fabricator and see what they suggest.

I have a buddy that a motorcycle fabicator, painter, welder (jack of all trades). some people on this board might know him. but anyway, pm me if ya want his number

[Slo Poke]

the only problem with welding it as is, is how thin the metal is around the area? the rust might have ate a bigger area already.

I would take it to a fabricator and see what they suggest.

I have a buddy that a motorcycle fabicator, painter, welder (jack of all trades). some people on this board might know him. but anyway, pm me if ya want his number

its ok to plug Randy on here Wolfie...no drama...we know he's good peeps...post his info up!!...

does he do any aluminum welding? i have a few little things i really need to get buttoned up on the yfz before next season...

[wolfey971]

its ok to plug Randy on here Wolfie...no drama...we know he's good peeps...post his info up!!...

does he do any aluminum welding? i have a few little things i really need to get buttoned up on the yfz before next season...

yeah Randy does alum. welding. he has a mig with a spool gun and also has a tig welder. hes all set up. he can lay down some really nice beads.


info: Randy (wasntme on some forums)
company name is RS Customs
located 5 miles east of 75 on rt 54 in Wesley Chapel
phone number is (727) 514-3348
welding, painting, general maintainace, custom builds, plus alot more

[ilovehondas]

cool thnx everyone
I'll probably get in touch with your boy Randy here soon

just went to Action Honda and looked @ a new 08trx450 for $6600...
seems like my bike has just seen better days.
If I sold my 400 and put down $2k on the 450
means Id have a brand new 08trx450 for like $5k OTD ... maaan Its tempting...

[Sara]

orrrrrrr just buy my 400 :)
lol good luck getting it fixed

[ilovehondas]

orrrrrrr just buy my 400 :)
lol good luck getting it fixed Your just trying anything to get rid of that thing arent ya?
Well, Im in the same boat as you now
I have the itch too and cant wait to get on 450

[Sara]

Your just trying anything to get rid of that thing arent ya?

Do you blame me? lol yes of course I am.

[Tommy]

the only problem with welding it as is, is how thin the metal is around the area? the rust might have ate a bigger area already.


+1

Most likely you'd have to cut a large section out, and weld a new piece in.

[ilovehondas]

+1

Most likely you'd have to cut a large section out, and weld a new piece in.well hopefully thats not the case...
couldnt that really jeopardise the structural integrity of the frame?
especially right where the footpeg bolts up??

[Tommy]

it's definately a bad place for a weak spot, but if done right it should hold up just fine. i'd gusset it too

[Pacleader700R]

cool thnx everyone
I'll probably get in touch with your boy Randy here soon

just went to Action Honda and looked @ a new 08trx450 for $6600...
seems like my bike has just seen better days.
If I sold my 400 and put down $2k on the 450
means Id have a brand new 08trx450 for like $5k OTD ... maaan Its tempting...

I know you love Hondas and I like my 00 400ex but I just bought an 08 Raptor 700 new in the box for only $5000 just 3 months ago, you get the same performance as a 450 with the added bonus of reverse and I'm not really a fan of Yamaha but they did there homework on the new Raptors and when a bike retails for for $7800 and you can pick it up for only $5600 out the door I fiqure you can't go wrong:rock:

[ilovehondas]

I know you love Hondas and I like my 00 400ex but I just bought an 08 Raptor 700 new in the box for only $5000 just 3 months ago, you get the same performance as a 450 with the added bonus of reverse and I'm not really a fan of Yamaha but they did there homework on the new Raptors and when a bike retails for for $7800 and you can pick it up for only $5600 out the door I fiqure you can't go wrong:rock: that is a good deal.
but I feal (and some may argue with me) that bigbore sport quads arent as versatile as a the 450s
450s (not just the trx) have excelled in mx, xc, and even desert
now if I was rich I would own a 400ex, a trx450, AND a 700xx buuuut... im not.

plus if I did buy anything but a honda I would have to hear it from everyone :bs:
and thats not saying that I would! lol

[Pacleader700R]

that is a good deal.
but I feal (and some may argue with me) that bigbore sport quads arent as versatile as a the 450s
450s (not just the trx) have excelled in mx, xc, and even desert
now if I was rich I would own a 400ex, a trx450, AND a 700xx buuuut... im not.

plus if I did buy anything but a honda I would have to hear it from everyone :bs:
and thats not saying that I would! lol


oddly enough the wet weight of the 700 is less then the z400 not by much but the numbers in Dirt Wheels had the Raptor at 422lbs and the 09 Z400 at 425lbs and as far as Honda's 700XX stay away from it. I've rode it more than once and in differant areas and I hope I don't get too much heat for this but Honda failed at having a big bore sport bike. It really is a dissappointing bike from honda they should be better than that

[ilovehondas]

oddly enough the wet weight of the 700 is less then the z400 not by much but the numbers in Dirt Wheels had the Raptor at 422lbs and the 09 Z400 at 425lbs and as far as Honda's 700XX stay away from it. I've rode it more than once and in differant areas and I hope I don't get too much heat for this but Honda failed at having a big bore sport bike. It really is a dissappointing bike from honda they should be better than thatwell I think the 700xx is a great quad, but not for who they are selling them to (unexpierenced riders like me).
It did dominated in the desert, that has to say something...
The only thing I dislike about the 700xx is the IRS.
The weight of the 700rappy may be lite but its about where that weight is placed on the quad.
I am sure the center of gravity is much higher on a 700 than on a 450.

[FL-R]

Get a big bore 250r and call it a day

[Tommy]

Get a big bore 250r and call it a day

2 strokes 4 life yo

[ilovehondas]

Get a big bore 250r and call it a day at least it would be a Honda huh?