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I think you may have some trash or varnish in your carb. Make sure both jets are clear of dirt and gunk.

I agree with MWKE and just add I would change the oil now that way you are ready to go next season.

It appears to be a voltage rectifier/regulator but someone who knows more about Honda's may know better.

What year is your 400EX?

Need to check fuel and fire?

Nice dude looks like a lot of fun.

LOL, you would be screwed in Colorado

Hells yes in TN too.

Welcome to QuadCrazy!! Yep I rode 2003 Predator and they are very quick and fun to ride. I would change oil according to hours. I clean my air filter after ever ride. I do think you may be able to buy baffles for the pure exhaust but you might need to repack it also.

Glad you are here! Welcome to QuadCrazy!!

I have an 86 Tin Top that my Father-in-Law is using right now so not to have to use his Ram 3500 as his daily driver. It is a beast in the woods.

Do you have any fuel filters on it. Is it the same fuel that was in it while you were gone?

Great looking quad.

I don't think there are much in the way of kits and stuff out there. I met a guy who had done a total restore on one and had the front a-arms made for it. You might try getting some different shocks, measure yours and find some other manufactures that are close.

Yep very scary.

Welcome to QuadCrazy Pumpkin.

Would that be a Honda 250R?

Yes you need a CDI.

Sucks that the wires were cut but glad you are up and running.

Looks really good.

Very nice!! Congrats Drtygrl!!!

Moron!

Yeah this is our first house, no mortgage. The house will be paid for out right.

Your suck.

Congratulations!! Nice looking house.

WoW scary true. lol

Yep it looks good. I have a friend that has one and loves it.

I don't know about the filling it but I was reading you have to bleed the air out of the oil line. It says most people back the plug out until air can pass through it (not completely out) and turn the motor over until a steady stream pours out. Tighten it back and install the filter and do a final oil level check.

I did find this on another site:

In regards to chainging the oil it is more involved than just draining the oil tank under the headlight. Here are the steps you will want to take.

1) Find the hose that runs from the oil tank to the motor. Its on the left side as you sit on the quad. Have an oil pan handy and a big roll of paper towels (your going to need themhttp://forums.atvconnection.com/images/smilies/smile.gif) Loosen the hose at the motor and quickly place it over an oil pan and let drain. This will drain the oil tank.

2) The same hose you removed at the motor you want to remove underneath the oil tank. THere is a mesh oil screen in there that should be checked from time to time. Since you have no way of knowing whether the prior owner cleaned the screen I highly recommend checking it.

2) Remove the oil plug underneath the motor. Let drain into oil pan.

3) Remove oil filter. THis is where you are going to need a lot of paper towels.

4) Your almost there... Put in a new oil filter, replace the drain plug on the bottom and tighten the oil line between the tank and the motor back up.

5) Place ~3qt of oil into oil tank and start her up and let it run for a few minutes. Make sure the red light on the dash goes out within a few seconds of startup or else shut it down. Let sit and check oil level. My DS took about 3.3qt everytime I changed the oil. Use a good 10-40wt conventional or "motorcycle" synthetic that is safe for wet clutches. If you use an automotive synethic you clutch will end up slipping.

I think if you prime/bleed the air like it says after do do the change you should be fine.