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Title: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 09:17:56 PM Hi all
I have a 2006 kawasaki kfx 400 about to get my first service on it but want to know what i can do to it to up my performance i like to hill climb and trail ride any suggestions would be cool Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: Crispy on January 22, 2006, 09:21:44 PM Pipe would be your best bet on a first upgrade, Pipe and jet kit :) anywhere from 350-600$ for a good one. Take a look at Yoshimura, HMF, GYTR but I think those engines seem to love yoshi's more than anything.
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 09:30:01 PM alright cool
what all will a jet kit do for my quad and i was thinking about a good yoshimura exh kit for it too Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: Crispy on January 22, 2006, 09:31:10 PM alright cool what all will a jet kit do for my quad and i was thinking about a good yoshimura exh kit for it too Jet kit is pretty much needed after you get a pipe to make sure the bikes carb is getting the right amount of fuel. Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: DZ 350 on January 22, 2006, 09:36:25 PM they don't have a gytr for a kawi, but i have HMF and for ur hill climb and trails its the best bet because u increase on low end that will guide u up the hill or around the trail, i like to do whut u do and its the best pipe for it.
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 09:39:27 PM how good would a k and n air intake help if i were to add one with a jetkit and exhaust?
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: RAD 450r on January 22, 2006, 09:43:37 PM Good idea, thats the best bet... to get a aftermarket exhaust, better air intake and jet kit. For a Kfx 400 a yoshi would be nice....More Air + More Gas + Better way to let out the two = More Power!!
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: DZ 350 on January 22, 2006, 09:46:47 PM ya it will help air and fuel will help the pipe perform better.if u ride in dusty areas use foam filters and if u ride in packed sand or croom type of sand u will use K and N filters.
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: RAD 450r on January 22, 2006, 09:49:16 PM Outerwears are good investments
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: DZ 350 on January 22, 2006, 09:56:09 PM u can buy a power pack online that comes
-Yoshimura Comp Complete System. -Dyno-Jet Kit. -K&N Air Filter. -Outerwear Filter Cover. -K&N Oil & Cleaner Kit. this is the web site u can get it at. http://www.magicracing.com/product.asp?itemid=914&catid=57 Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 09:57:09 PM cool guys thanks for the help i will prolly do all this stuff soon
quick question does all that void a warranty ? Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: DZ 350 on January 22, 2006, 09:58:42 PM well how old is ur quad?
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 10:01:55 PM a 2006 bought it new years eve
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: klutchbuster400 on January 22, 2006, 10:07:54 PM i think your first mod should be something to help keep you safer, like a steering stabilizer or aftermarket shocks, a pipe will be good for more speed, i have one on my z, the full system titanium tri-oval yoshimura, i just re-jetted it and that thing is a torque montser, seeing as you like trails, a steering stabilizer should be high up on your list.
oh and congrats in the quad ;D Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: DZ 350 on January 22, 2006, 10:09:05 PM does the factory warrenty end in 6 months if so u can in stall mods, according to yamaha thats what i have. and i have a 4 year warrenty to.
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 22, 2006, 10:18:06 PM its a year factory warranty on it
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on January 22, 2006, 10:54:22 PM I agree with Klutch.Spend $120 on a Denton steering stabilizer and get a suspension. With better suspension you can open up what you already have .
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: svtbolt04 on January 22, 2006, 11:06:05 PM Since when does GYTR make pipes for kawi's?
Also, any mods you do as in pipe, suspension, airfilter, and jet kit will still be under warranty. But, if you change your CDI box, that wont be covered and could potentially void your warranty. Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: FatmanRider_KFX on January 23, 2006, 12:10:47 AM what kind of suspension are you guys talking about? all the stuff for suspension i see is like 1200 bucks
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: tony pitts on January 23, 2006, 05:30:16 AM I agree with klutch suspension is always the best move in any kind of riding you do and if you like steep hill cilimbs extended swingarm is a great investment :drive.gif
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: Teej on January 23, 2006, 05:40:41 AM I have a kawasaki 400 Prairie 4x4 strickly for trail riding and hunting. I have considered adding a pipe, but I do not want a really loud sound when going out hunting.
Any suggestions?? Thanks, Teej Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: apkkfx400 on January 23, 2006, 08:30:43 AM Fatman, you may also want to consider nerf bars, skid plates (as many as you can afford)-the plastic skid plates suck and will break quickly-I also had to replace my heel plates-cracked about 2nd time out-I went with DG nerfbars with integrated heel plates-look good and very happy with the safety factors that come with adding the nerfs. I just recently put a full titanium exhaust from yoshi w/k&n and jet kit-much improvement and pretty easy install on all!!
You may want to double check that warranty. Mine is an '05 kaw kfx and it only came with a 6mo. factory warranty (that could have changed or your dealer may help). I waited to do any mods to mine until after the factory warranty ran out-no problems with machine. Mark Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: dj_pizzim on January 23, 2006, 11:08:09 AM the suspension on the 06 sukawcats is pretty good, I dont see why you would need to upgrade for hill climbs, now a +4 or +6 swingarm thats going to make a huge difference. Also a nice front bumper for people to grab is nice in case you dont make it all the way up the hill ;D
Title: Re: Just bought my first quad Post by: Pastense on January 23, 2006, 05:53:00 PM You really can't go wrong with the tried and true more cooling, more fuel, more exhaust equals more power regarding the internal combustion engine.
The K & N air filter is a given. Also for certain the pipe.........I have a T-4 but that SOB should be called the "screamin mimi" its so dang loud. I'm thinkin about either the White Bros. E2 or the HMF Balance series. 96 db verses 100 db |