Mar 16, 2020 · Hitting the market in 1996, the XR400R was built along similar lines to previous Honda thumpers. Big Red had been building machines like the XR600R, XR650R and …

Mar 7, 2009 · The XR400 was already plated but needed a lot of work to be ready for this trip. All the basic maintenance was gone through from spoke tension to valve adjustment and all wear …

Apr 7, 2014 · Some '96 - '98 XR400's had kickstarter shaft troubles. '99 and newer have larger-diameter kick-start shafts. I'd never had any trouble with the kick-starter in my '98 engine, but …

Jul 10, 2003 · Hi, My buddy's XR400 is almost impossible to start when cold, and somewhat easier when hot. It idles very rough and only with rather high rpm's. It...

Aug 23, 2006 · If you are dead set on installing an oil cooler, get all the parts for an XR400 oil cooler and install it.

Jun 25, 2004 · The XR400 does have a radiator but its got oil in it not water. The only times it got overheated were in super tight steep trails on 100 degree days if I was stuck. Get it moving …

Jan 22, 2025 · Wot, no DR350? On this trip, Austin Vince and pals ride Honda XR400 trailbikes. Photo: Mondo Sahara The idea was simple. They’d grab a ferry from the UK to Spain, grab a …

Apr 10, 2008 · XR400 has just a little more everywhere than a DR350. The suspension is better, the ergos are different but better, and it weighs less. Since you're living back a few decades, …

Jun 12, 2008 · XR400 are tanks and most likley you can get by with hone job, new piston, rings and a gasket set - maybe valves too. As someone suggested, get a manual and ask a …

Jun 24, 2004 · XR400 should prove to last longer, stronger frame, and the famous Honda XR durability. I owned an XT350 in highschool and while it did put up with my abuse, it bottomed …