Wheeler 2,527 Posted April 13, 2021 My buddy just picked this 97 400 up for 2k. I haven’t seen it yet. He said the carb is leaking so float sticking he thinks, & needs tires. I personally don’t know anything about the 400s... anyone have any pointers, tips, tricks he needs to know? I’ll see if he wants to join our site.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,749 Posted April 13, 2021 Tough as nails, geared low. Don't see many of them around here anymore, but some of the guys I ride with had them back in the day and said you couldn't kill them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted April 13, 2021 The 400 is the predeccesor to the 450 , pretty much the same atv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) I have a 96 or 98 400 in my warehouse. One of the best and most reliable. 24 inch rubber. Very low ground clearance Edited April 15, 2021 by Goober 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,142 Posted April 15, 2021 like the gray plastics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted April 15, 2021 5 hours ago, LedFTed said: like the gray plastics. I think I would call that color Robin Egg Blue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted April 16, 2021 Here’s my 98 with easy 3300 miles 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,142 Posted April 16, 2021 18 hours ago, Fishfiles said: I think I would call that color Robin Egg Blue just a bit color blind. it could be gray or robin egg blue. in the sun, i might git a bit closer to the color.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,749 Posted April 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Goober said: Here’s my 98 with easy 3300 miles Oh man, love those tan 400's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chevymec 510 Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) On 4/15/2021 at 8:34 PM, Goober said: Here’s my 98 with easy 3300 miles Looks like my '97... just in a lot better condition than mine. Edited April 24, 2021 by Chevymec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,527 Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Well here’s the ole beast. I’m gonna giver a good bath before it heads into my garage for some very well needed tlc. Shindy carb kit, front brake conversion, all fluids change, & just a good go over. He had new tires & rims for it as well..think she’s been rode hard put away wet. Tires are 12.5 wide in rear hitting the muffler. Never seen tires that wide before… Edited August 3, 2021 by Wheeler 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted August 3, 2021 Nice , must be a Ca'Nook Special , eh , Robin Egg Blue and KPH speedo , never seen one like that ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted August 3, 2021 that's a rare color...... i can't say I've ever seen a robin egg colored bike at the shop, there was a robin egg blue trx 350 i saw online one time sold on ebay for, (and for it's age) brought a good amount of money ..... ten to one a collector snatched it up, couldn't really tell if it had been painted, but it sure looked good, had all the labels stickers etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted August 3, 2021 this is close to the color, this one looks more to the grey side, (could be faded some) but that one i saw defenntly robin egg blue, i don't think they sold here in the USA ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,527 Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Well I managed to get the rear end fluid changed. It was milky & not a lot in there. Hub nut had a nail holding It on. So all is greased & red loctite now. The carb was not all that bad, but the afr screw was seized so we said screw it & I gave hime my 300 carb, installed his new jets & all was good. We had to tweak the afr screw & that was it. Ran like a champ. That was it for tonight. More to come… Edited August 4, 2021 by Wheeler 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted August 4, 2021 well..... I'm glad y'all had luck with it, but i guess i can kiss that 300 carb good bye.... lol, mighty nice of you to give it to him. maybe one for the pay it back thread ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,527 Posted August 4, 2021 @_Wilson_™ Sorry… I had to help my good buddy out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,593 Posted August 4, 2021 no problem budy :-) I'm glad you did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,527 Posted August 4, 2021 My buddy corrected me.. I told him the same as I told u a all.. that I thought his quad was rode hard & put away wet… he asked how mine was the day I brought it home & put it in garage.. VALID point. It’s been used well over the last 24 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
