XR400r Gordon's Mods RESULTS
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Description: Cold start before mods were completed (previous owner(s) removed snorkel and replaced air filter with an aftermarket one already but left the exhaust and carb alone). Then an over view of the mods, and finally a cold start and test ride after mods were completed! I am at 600 feet above sea level so went with the recommended #160 main, #60 pilot. Helped with throttle response and power level in low to mid-range power band but did not completely eliminate the bog from a snappy throttle from idle. The air screw is recommended to be 2.25 turns out after these mods but playing with that may result in a better off idle snappy throttle response. A pumper carb will eliminate it for sure but it’s not an issue worth $400 to me yet…
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You should learn proper starting technique...push just past tdc
I was gonna say the same, you need to find the spot where it feels really hard, then push it just beyond that spot, then fully up and kick it down.
My -97 400R almost always starts on first kick with the stock carb (bigger jets, no snorkel & Micron slip-on). If it's cold I turn the idle up 1/4 turn on startup, and choke lever fully up. When it starts, immediately put the choke halfway down, and after 10 seconds choke off and idle back to normal 👍🏼
Pro-tip: Check your valve adjustment. Properly adjusted valves go a long way to making it a stone-cold one-kick wonder.
Yep that was the first thing I did haha it starts faster when I remember to turn on the gas and choke 🤣
@@almostoemgarage8143 Even better a neway valve cutter will make that bike run strong with a fresh 3 angle valve job
@@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411what does that kit accomplish?
Great bikes I have one too.
They're so much fun!
Man, my XR must be tired. Wont power wheelie at all!!!
Uh oh! You do any mods to the air box or exhaust? Any jetting? If the piston rings are worn lack of compression is a big power sucker too!
@@almostoemgarage8143 I have a UNI foam filter & snorkel delete. Unsure if the exhaust weld was ground down or baffle was drilled. Gearing is 15/48 so it should have some more low end acceleration.
Got lucky and got a titled, one owner xr400r for $1600, definitely a good bike I like it better than my xr600r
That's what I got this one for but no title haha didn't get that lucky 🤣 but for sure I like these better than the xr600s, those things are a bit massive for me. Still had a blast on my buddy's in the trails though.
Just got a titled runner 500 needs tcable and odds and ends shes ready to rip shes ready to rip i got a road ready kit
Hoonda. Love it.
Mine starts first to second kick each time no matter the weather. Are these mods really worth doing? After all those years?
I'm getting a xr400 on Monday I hope . I'll be doing the mods you have done also
Nice! You'll love the bike. These mods are so cheap and really wake the bike up.
There's a way to start a XR 400 hot and cold onceSHOWN/ you never forgot, I remember a chap got one fresh out the crate and kicked it over to death I offered to help but he was having none of it after an hour I offered again and he said you won't start it mate I started it first go ha Mr D
That is awesome, definitely a technique to it! He shouldn't be so reluctant to learn from a pal lol
And my experience as a honda lover there cold hearted they need slight rev wen started trust me
Cold blooded and bulletproof, I’d love to have an XR350,400,500,600
@@deborahchesser7375 ye im looking for a 250r butnthere a 200r by me they want 2300 tho lol
@@1991enduro Prices are so inflated right now, it's crazy!
Keep looking just paid 500 for a titled runner 1 week after my first riding experience. Check craigslist, offerup, marketplace, found mine on offerup. Cant wait to get the odds in her wanna rip it so bad anyone wanna throw some parts in ill do a youtube build lol
I have a few questions. My XR baugs a lil at mid throttle. But when I go off a jump it seems to reset and runs fine. Should I check the fuel filter or the float bowl? It seems to be something sticking or stuck. Also, is it ok if the valves tick a little? Thanks if anyone has any advice.
Definitely sounds like the float needle may be sticking, since it goes back to normal after a jump. I think mid range is also the needle jet so double check that too. I'd just give the carb a good cleaning to start. And yes definitely ticky engines, valve rattle and cam chain rattle are normal. I check all mine were in spec when I got the bike and still a bit noisy. My drz 125 is also rattly. I think it's the nature of these thumpers.
@@almostoemgarage8143 thanks for your thoughts.
Great tip that a lot of people don't tell you. Shim the needle all the way to the bottom when you add a bigger jet. Big power gains in mid range
Choke it all the way turn the gas on and shake the bike and the pull the decompression lever kick over 2-5 times and that bike will start first kick everytime
I just want to get rid of the low end bog. The prior owner said he did the jets. So, maybe I’ll try the air cleaner.
I'd check what jets they put in there and make sure it's for your elevation. Air filter and exhaust help too. Turning the idle up a smidge helps and is good for wheelies lol with these stock carbs the bog doesn't completely go away but I'd say it's like 90% gone for me, I don't notice it at all anymore while riding or even wheeling from a stand still.
@@almostoemgarage8143 so I saw these Nibbi carbs on Amazon. They look pretty cool and well built. Has anyone tried these or would it work in the 400? It looks like they have one for 400-500cc 63mm x 44mm pwk38mm. They are pretty affordable and one kit is $160 for the whole kit. And if it did work or if I got a different carb, what would I have to change? Is the 400 built to handle a high performance carb? The reviews said it works great right out of the box.
From Ohio too! Hell yes love the xr400! I got a 97 with new top end, hd clutch and springs, pumper carb, cam ,exhaust, and made it street legal.
Man I need to make mine street legal! Mine is an '01 with no title (got it from west Virginia with a bill of sale) so I'm not sure how hard it would be to street legalize it 🤣
@@almostoemgarage8143 may need to contact previous owner for the title and if they don’t have it you have proof it was sold to you, could probably file for lost title then when you get a title you may or may not need to do the Vermont dmv trick
Honda XR400R done 4000km and was getting difficult to start
Once started it would only run on half choke.
So I bought a rebuild carb kit with all the needles and rubber rings.
Hex Main Jet - #140
Slow Jet - #52
Jet Needle - D625
Fitment:
Fit for Honda XR400R 1998-2004
Cleaned that carb like a new pin. Fitted the new parts. Paid attention to the original screw settings.
Starts easily no choke. Open it up it dies. Put half choke on it just about let’s you open the throttle but doesn’t like it. Put full choke on and can open the throttle and drive about easily.
What have I done wrong and what do I need to do?
I did the Gordon’s mods and put the 160 and 60 jets in and also checked the valves were adjusted
Love It I - have 4 of em, great video
Thank you! I definitely want more just because they're so cool.
Good job son! - Proud Dad
wow, things id do to here that haha, my dad would call this a waste of time
can you use a xr400 exhaust on a 400ex?
That's a good question, I'm not sure
@@almostoemgarage8143 if you find out let me know
@@lathen._3172 yep same motor.
You can actually add an e-start by stealing the bottom of a 400ex. There’s some work to it but it’s doable.
What jets are you using do you have a link to the jets
160 and a 60, don't buy them online, I tried this and ebay sent the wrong size. Just go to On the Edge Honda in Amherst, I think they were $5 each. They have boxes of jets for stock Honda carbs. Ebay and Amazon sell them for $10 each!
Love it
What gearing are you using?
Thanks! Stock rear sprocket and front is down 1 tooth
What's stock 48? And 14 you say?
@@alleneire2197 I think stock is 15/45, previous owner said he put a 14 on in front
Please sun come back 💗
My clutch kit should be here tomorrow then I'm ready for the sun!
What gearing are you running?
-1 in front, stock rear
Isi a bastard to kick lol my m8 had 1 i couldnt start it kick startgoes all the way down lol not like anything else ive ever kicked u have to find top dead centre
Yeah it's a long stroke!
Eaton estates ... right ?
Yep! You around here?
Yea about 15 min away I ride a xr400r that I'm making street legal and I have a few other street legal dirtbikes do you ride any trails around here
@@hungryfrog1564 there isn't much to ride around me trail wise. Some woods but it's usually muddy as hell 🤣
Your right I dual sport my bikes so I ride powerlines around here