Building The CHEAPEST Honda 400ex Possible. Will It Hold Up?

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I buy and fix up a 2000 Honda 400ex with all of the cheapest parts I can find. Will it hold up? #Honda, #400ex, #Cheapest,
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@jamesdavid5997 Год назад

This is one of the biggest topics talked about on a lot of the 400ex pages. Cheap parts or wiesco cosmic builds . Can't wait to see how it turns out! Awesome

@mikecolwell5387 Год назад

I had a niche cylinder bored to 426 and ran almost 30 degrees hotter then factory cylinder so I had my factory cylinder resleeved, the cooling dins are thinner on cheaper cylenders

@JustSomeGuy38790 Год назад

@@mikecolwell5387 My 416 with a niche cylinder runs about the same temp it has been running great for almost 2 years now.

@psyk4325 Год назад

You don't need the decompression valve and spring to run the bike, it just helps the starter for cranking. They recommend removing it when you upgrade the cam to hotcams

@jsvallee567 Год назад

if you have the oem cam with the mecanism on it you need the pin and spring if not it never start ... rebuild mine few yars ago and forgot to put the pin and spring back and was not runing at all ... i put them back in and it start right up ! i guess if you delet the mecanism from the cam or go with hotcams you can run it without the pin and spring

@timothytopping6099 Год назад

Love it! So relaxing watching you work on these bikes!

@user-fi3fx5my2s 4 месяца назад

The Niche kits are usually pretty good! Use them a lot. Looks good.

@larrywarner9314 Год назад

Tip , take that old cylinder that's giving a hard time with that stud and put it in your oven at 450 for about 40 minutes

@rustedjunkgarage3316 Год назад

Young man you need a motorcycle/quad lift sponsor. Keep up the great content. 👍

@jasonrutherford1722 Год назад

he does and deserves one kid is amazing !

@myguitaryourface5160 Год назад

If you buy a aftermarket cam you don't need the spring and pluner for the cam cause it eliminates the decompression

@callmecardo916 Год назад

Can't wait for the first start up and ride👍🏼👍🏼

@AZVIDS Год назад

Very cool, cannot wait to see how it holds up👍

@isaaccole6187 Год назад

Bro I’m a huge fan!!!! I bought a 1989 Suzuki lt250r Quadracer just because I watched your videos of yours lmaooo had to have one!

@peteraitken6494 Год назад

Not bad looking parts joe to be honest think it will work out just fine as you say give it a check after few months to see how things are will depend on how hard it gets ridden I would think for them to fail that’s if they do will be interesting for sure to see how they hold up great video mate take care until the next video 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

@jeremyjones2191 Год назад

I could not tear things all the way down like this and not at least clean everything. I would also paint some stuff but that's just me. It's my opinion that if you're going to do something do it right and make it better than you found it

@myguitaryourface5160 Год назад

I used a pipe wrench to take the studs with it in the quad,I got the niche 440 kit and had to fix the ring gaps on almost every ring

@frankdodson3534 Год назад

Man I'd love to find a basket case like that to take home something I can afford and spend a little at a time and put it back together. Currently working on a 86 trx 200sx got it running and riding beautifully have more to do all the plastic has been destroyed and that stuff is high dollar still cheaper than a new one that you can't afford or a practically new used one . Hay but I'm enjoying what I am doing saving one from the scrap pile and now I have something to ride and enjoy for cheap the poor boy way like I said the plastic is going to be the biggest expense but I can put a little back at a time for it

@jsvallee567 Год назад

i put a niche kit piston and ring into a honda XR 70R i was not expecting something super great but for the price i try it anyway ... and after a years of riding it pretty hard it still holding up great !

@jonmccormick8683 Год назад

21:20 A Lisle impact driver is your best friend. Be careful of reusing head studs also. Lock-tite red the the new studs in and let them set overnight.

@tracysellman1562 5 месяцев назад

Joe, with the wrist-pin length, sounds like something you need to bring to the Niche manufacturer's attention, sounds like the QC department took a day off at the plant. lol

@aaronoakes9101 Год назад

If you can find them. The front shocks off a trx 450r will bolt right on the 400 and is a major improvement.

@askfadzean Год назад

looking great! love learning new things from your videos thankyou joe :)

@noahk4187 Год назад

“Looks like a mouse nest in there” *shoe squeaks It’s the little things that keep me coming back

@loganhardin6407 Год назад

great video man

@leehuntley189 Год назад

I think ide done a full tear down and clean and inspect...after being tore down for that long it got a Lotta junk in there.....

@captaindeadpool1640 9 месяцев назад

Yesterday, I put a niche piston in a 300ex, and I placed the in towards the exhaust because that's the front of the 4 wheeler. I was late finding this video. I set the rings up like the in was facing the exhaust. Will it be alright? Both sides look the same.

@williamevans6468 Год назад

I've had good luck so far with Marvel Mystery Oil when others like PB Blaster or WD40 couldn't get the job done. You should pick up a small bottle and give it a try yourself from Walmart or Amazon. I am wondering if you moved your chain tension bolts back in before cutting the chain because you did not show that nor mention it? If not, you should have so you have the ability to use that chain longer as it stretches out before having to replace it.

@mikecolwell5387 Год назад

I have that pipe, it's oversized piping it's wicked loud lol it's a top end pipe

@nathanguimond79 Год назад

Hey, I have a 01. It runs perfect until it gets hot then it just shuts off you wait about 5 minutes the it runs perfect again until it shuts back off. Could it be the coil?

@ttatvoffroad2632 Год назад

Nice video, highly reccommend putting a little anti seize on those studs

@Ronco160 Год назад

Ugh I still have my old 01 400ex sitting in the garage. With the top end off. I need to figure out how to get it running again. Had a 440 kit in it with a performance cam. The head gasket was leaking. I could feel it on my leg. It would still run unless you gave it gas to quick at a stop.

@2vintage Год назад

That sounds like a good project!

@dog_g5048 Год назад

Sounds like the head wasn’t torqued down all the way, had that happen to me on an old XR80R, tightened the head nuts and it ran perfect. That’s assuming the head gasket you have is undamaged however

@gagecain9585 Год назад

Wanna sell it

@Ronco160 Год назад

@@gagecain9585 No. I’ll put it back together with a new head gasket eventually

@randydavis610 Год назад

Oh OK I just seen you use a ratchet wrench🔧 They are really handy to have

@mikebusansky8468 Год назад

I see you used a clip type master link on the chain. I use those on my bikes up to 750cc. Any thoughts on clip vs rivet type?

@2vintage Год назад

I've never had a problem with the clip type chains

@johnhicks735 Год назад

Use A shop rag folded over doubled up around the stud.& Use vise grips to loosen that stuck bolt bite on to it. then heat up the area again use the vise grips to slowly turn down while keeping the heat to the area.

@tacticalcustard5488 5 месяцев назад

It'll still bite in through the shop rag. Been there done that lol

@Sunspot-19 3 месяца назад

Spacely Space Sprockets!! Joe only uses the best...

@MusicSensations1971 Год назад

Try getting yourself some map gas the yellow container you're using propane the map gas is much hotter

@bootsnbaggers Год назад

Shoot air behind your grips when installing/removing them… like butter.

@yeboimclovin7419 Год назад

What dirtbike jack is that?

@Hamiltondynasty Год назад

Amazing content.

@Day12My Год назад

33:56....clean it off!!! hahaha sorry I'm a clean freak

@TheStevo420 Год назад

Love it ❤

@user-fi3fx5my2s 4 месяца назад

Those gaskets do well, just torque the bolts tight.

@JC-db4ih Год назад

Amazing joe

@1991enduro Год назад

Some people take it apart then order stuff that's great but it's harder when u stripped it 5 weeks before and u forget how it goes back together 🤣👍

@timjohnson9230 Год назад

Joe get a map gas torch, they heat better. That stud probably woulda come right out with one of those.

@nicktasker4287 Год назад

I’m quite sure Mr Honda as they are now goes around the world to make parts as do all car and motorcycle manufactures, Your just finding the suppliers direct

@ronniebray6143 Год назад

@2vintage I have the exact same Quad and year and using the same brand of parts. But my issue is my tranny. When I have it all to together the shift drum is lose and the shift forks and trans gears are locked tight. 🤯🤯🤯

@myguitaryourface5160 Год назад

It has to be in neutral when you put the bottom end cases together or it will not be right, or something is binding internally

@ronniebray6143 Год назад

@@myguitaryourface5160 yes and that's is what I'm just now noticing is that it is binding up and don't know why

@ripsaw5003 Год назад

I put in a cheap kit on my 2001 400ex a few months ago and it's still going strong.

@Drain09 Год назад

Those cylinder studs are supposed to be set at a certain height after threaded in.

@scottmoodysr9449 5 месяцев назад

Next time heat up the sides of the cylinder around the stud. Works much better than just the top where it screws into the jug

@trxtech3010 Год назад

I know you ay not reply/see/aknowlwedge my comment (But if you do) from my experince those cheap cylinder/Piston kits on those 400ex's are notorious for the bottom of the Cylinder Breaking and Shattering. So just be aware if you ever hear a loud "valve Tapping" sound it's the bottom of the Cylinder most likley shatterd and is now banging around in the bottom end of the engine. I had it happen to me and worked on many bikes that it happened to as well.

@nickdee1913 4 месяца назад

You always say “We” got this or that is there somebody there we don’t see ? 😂 Keep making good content

@MusicSensations1971 Год назад

I could be wrong but isn't there supposed to be a timing chain guide on the right hand side just above the oil pump

@myguitaryourface5160 Год назад

When the cylinder is installed the guide on the right goes in

@ronniefoster2252 Год назад

That rear wheel hub looks homemade

@juntzjoking Год назад

are you selling any of your bikes? looking for 2 strokes?

@lead5s Год назад

so where do you think all those metal chunks came from on the screen?

@benschlack5814 Год назад

So what scored the cylinder??

@jmendo2546 Год назад

Use Red loctite on Head stud's into cylinder

@Bzender2707 Год назад

I've got an 01 400ex and it is leaking oil into the airbox from the carb anybody know why?

@erwindeboer6613 Год назад

The filteroil cost more than the airfilter 🤣

@randydavis610 Год назад

I am just curious do you own a set of ratchet wrenches if not you should get a set they are awesome

@marcus1971jd Год назад

Use some anti sieze on your bolts?

@kerrjason8537 Год назад

Please do valve stem seals .

@JC-db4ih Год назад

I like them smokey jason

@kerrjason8537 Год назад

@@JC-db4ih Yup she will definitely smoke

@user-fi3fx5my2s 4 месяца назад

They send those rings pregapped for jug and piston ready to go.

@giraffeapproved Год назад

How the hell is everything so cheap. I'm in Canada, and those prices are unheard of LOL

@pacrewweir Год назад

If you need any bottom end parts in the future hit me up I have everything but the transmission starter and sproket cover only parting it out to pay off my built 440 motor

@briancrull8678 Год назад

I have one of those cheap kits on my Polaris 400. When I got the kit everything was packed really nice except the piston was just thrown in there at the end with no box no wrapping no paper just bouncing around

@fuyang7104 Год назад

Is that the right way to measure ring gap😮

@cainbeeping8480 Год назад

Well hope it runs on the next video.

@larrywarner9314 Год назад

I understand building on a budget , but buying the cheapest parts isn't always a smart choice , cheap parts break easier !!!

@2vintage Год назад

It's for testing purposes only. Going to see how long they last.

@larrywarner9314 Год назад

@@2vintage I understand that

@ridethestorm6690 Год назад

You going to be doing anymore street bikes?

@mikestowe6136 Год назад

get a lift from harbor frieght thier cheap n work great

@edjacobson8480 Год назад

What happened to your 1989 Suzuki RM 250?

@prestongoins4860 Год назад

you gotta get a Honda 700xx

@SeanSR Год назад

You didnt post links to anything?

@johncorreia9041 Год назад

swap a cub 90 engine to Z50, I swapped a ct70 to mine,

@jasonmilam9930 Год назад

That caltric timing chain is a bad idea, it won't last a season of moderate ripn!

@Naughty_Ram Год назад

@2vintage Hey man, I have an Issue with my 400ex I just cant figure out. It bogs at half to full throttle. I just had the carb cleaned, didn't solve it. Replaced the whole carb and dialed in the jetting. It worked for about 3 hours, then did the same exact bogging it was doing before. What would my next step be to trying to find the culprit? It would start up and idle fine, (until yesterday after it sat for a few weeks, now it wont idle very well, hicupping every 8 seconds or so before just dyeing.)

@keeganrenick9356 Год назад

Check the air/fuel screw mine would idle poorly and bog down but once I adjusted it back to stock settings it worked fine. I believe stock is 2 1/2 turns out. Also make sure you use ethanol free gas as that would help prevent clogging up the carb when it sits for a period evn if it is just a few weeks.

@leehuntley189 Год назад

have you checked intake boot for cracks? might be sucking air

@myguitaryourface5160 Год назад

Possibly carb to head boot leak,intake manifold is what it is called I believe

@renzogiglioli Год назад

i really like your videos but why you never wash your bikes, at least degreaser and power wash?

@l.s.tukbigbud7715 Год назад

Can't wait... only 4 more sleeps until the mower man's out.. lol lol... great video...🤙👍🤘

@KTMWilson22MXB Год назад

Noticed no small end bearing 🤔

@Det_helt_100 Год назад

love the vids but why not clean the things your working on like the top end

@markmartin01 Год назад

Most of those cheap Chinese parts are fine except the timing chain. I've seen those stretch in 15 minutes of run time.

@Day12My Год назад

I thought you weren't supposed to turn on a bolt right after you heat it

@johnstack7356 Год назад

Got my 99 for 250$!

@iceberg2221 Год назад

air box looked broke

@user-fi3fx5my2s 4 месяца назад

Take axle forward first.

@kirbylee57 Год назад

I think Honda built that four wheeler.

@rockman49er 4 месяца назад

I bought a boyson clutch cover for my 98 kx250 and when i installed it it had .15 thousandth gaps in between the bolt holes wth has this happened to anyone here 😮

@BlockBoyOutdoors Год назад

Why would someone tear it down that much?

@2vintage Год назад

Yeah no idea. Mist have had lower compression or didn't start

@isaaccole6187 Год назад

I wanna meet you someday forsure!

@03roadking Год назад

You have to figure that most people don't have the patience or the knowledge that you do so they give up kind of like the guy in the comment section who still has his top end off for who knows how long,,, so then they just sell it cuz they lose interest half the time you fix it with something stupid and simple...

@tcepilot Год назад

Cheap engine parts are not good. Especially timing chains and pistons lol

@damianbrennan2258 Год назад

I bet u don't lap valves in u no me Joe when u leak yes valves tip liquid in ports to check valve leakage check liquid through valves 😄

@jayjudd6518 Год назад

I’m thing the parts last.

@vettepicking Год назад

Dude clean out the crankcase and head area, its a engine and needs to be clean ......the next kid who owns these builds doesn't need to be worrying about a engine full of dirt and grim!

@bradysmith5969 Год назад

People that usually sell them that way get way over their head tearing them apart, So they probably got that far and did not know what they got into

@mikespain8655 Год назад

They buy a bunch of parts, then give up due to lack of experience. Then they don't want to spend the money at a shop to rebuild.

@paralyzedyoungman7259 Год назад

The reason the metal shavings I believe is the torque from the engine pulled hard and slightly bent a shaft on the inner sprocket of the motor causing the chain to grind upon the sprocket teeth causing them to shave metal and bind the chain up. My opinion

@paralyzedyoungman7259 Год назад

I would have cleaned every inch of the engine and rear frame before putting new parts on it

@that_clapped_trailboss Год назад

Firstly Second

@pat2843 Год назад

Man don't use K&N spray filter oil. It's made for paper elements. For foam use something like Maxima, PJ1 or unifilter oil. Much better for a foam filter.