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Posted by: Sportrax10

Today me, my dad, my sister, and my friend Aaron (Whitebros400ex) went to Treverton PA to ride some trails and try some coal hills. Well, after making it up some tuff ones I got over confident and heres the end result...

Watching my NEW quad tumble down such a big hill is the worse experience... Im getting this fixed with MX parts and I dont think ill ever try any hard hill climbs EVER AGAIN...

Heres a link to a pic of the hill that my quad tumbled down from the TOP! That pics is prob old cause a lot of the top is eroded out now and you have to go into a little tunnel like thing... I took that pib from bansheezone.com
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p889db3dff9172674217a0d60fc27c63c/f90ffe5a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/pc8501f3ead25ddc7779b747569b748ec/f9100522.jpg

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p5ffc983f93d9cb517e35d4546cc40391/f9100561.jpg

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p45eed5ecc9d675af12acf584a29c3e88/f9100552.jpg

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p7abbb2a3df0ad0f5b8e71f6b470ddbbe/f9100542.jpg

Posted by: Sportrax10

Oh and BTW, I already make it up this hill 3 times... The reason I didnt make is because there is a big lip at the top thats all unlevel from dirtbikes...http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p87ae02e9273f5081dd95e93b8602e333/f910053c.jpg

Posted by: WhiteBros400ex

Like he said i was there, i saw him come up in a wheele i was at the top i chased the quad all the way down the hill almost hand it stopped but i broke my hand trying. I flipped it back over at the end of the hill and i couldnt believe how messed up it was

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yea hes making it all MX like me 400ex is now. But he is lucky he wasnt hurt it was a huge tumble. It rolled like 15ft then hit the middle of the hill and bounced up about 8ft and went end over end about 8 ft in the air each time.

Glad he wasnt hurt, i rolled my quad earler in the day but ill i did was bend my stearing stem back stright and brake my air box nothing big.

Posted by: TheFontMaster

Man that sucks. Hills have their disadvantiges, but they are so much fun. Ever since i started climbin the hills in my local pitts i find the trails kind of boring.

Good luck on the repairs, I hope you get it runnin soon.

Posted by: SpeedBump

Hey, looks like my buddy's Z400 axle.
Z400 axle after clipping a KFX400 at full speed

One of them was riding a 4th gear wheelie and the other came directly at him and they both realized the head-on coming too late.....BAM!!!!!!! Rear wheels clipped and up and over they both went....tumbling across the field. Nobody got seriously hurt...just some bumps and bruises.
The Kawi 400 didn't fare as well. The axle snapped off completely at the sprocket hub. (no pic of it, sorry)

Posted by: kbass24emtp

Sorry to hear about your 450R, that hill looks mean. The most important part is, you were not hurt.

Posted by: TCracin440ex

mann i woulda been crying like a baby...that is 1 reason i dont hill climb...ill mess with some short hills that i can get up fairly fast...but steep long shyt i do not mess with...ive put too much money into my quad to watch it roll back down a hill...esp a brand new quad...ill take my bike to an mx track, and trail ride it...but i will not mess with any hills beyond my ability i dont care if im feelin lucky enuff to win the lottery

my friend was a victom of the hill climb bang up...he has a 400ex we was ridding during a snowy nite...and he decided he wanted to attempt a steep *** hill climb...he got to the top and the tires started digging and he dug clean thru the snow down into the dirt and caught a root and threw his quad back down the hill..smashed in his front plastics pretty bad, bent his steering stem pretty bad, he had to go and get all new plastics....thats why i dont climb hills

call me a punannay, call me a bytch...but at the end of the day my quad goes home in 1 piece

Posted by: Mxjunkie

Man that sucks looks like your backend is dead like mine, your is like 10 times worse then my hub breaking in half though man, i wish you luck gettin it back togather and im glad your ok man.

Posted by: brif

What kind of hill is that? Sand, gravel , dirt or ?

Posted by: Sportrax10

Coal!

Well I wasnt hurt at all, and it looks as if my frame if perfect too...

The damage from just looking at it is...

Front bumper, grab bar, axle, steering stem, handlebars, rims probably, hood, front plastic, seat,(im gonna get new rear too with that new K&K graphics), clutch cable, hot start cable, lights, ill look more extensivly tonight...

I am setting this up for MX now, no more trails or EXPECIALLY hills for me... No more HRC kit I have more important things to fix...

At the bottom of the hill I was talking to a couple of cool guys, one with an lt250, and one with a Banshee... One guy said that I could get a 400ex stock axle for $40 off ebay.. When I told him it was the new 450r his jaw dropped, literally...

Its great to have a friend like Aaron who actually ran down the hill to try to stop my quad from rolling, probably couldnt have done much but I appriciate it!

Now who can hook me up with an RPM axle??

Posted by: Hammer trx450r

wow dude that hurts me just seeing that 450r in that kinda shape. Let us know if ya need stock parts. im sure we have alot

Posted by: TCracin440ex

man my 450r will never see trails...soon as i get her home imma ride her for a few days arround the house...then im tearin her down for frame powdercoat, aftermarket a-arms, exhaust, axle, shocks, nerfs, bumper, handlebars, hood, tires, wheels, so on and so on....i cant stand stock and my 450r is going to be stricktly for mx....the 400ex will be a trail machine

Posted by: kbass24emtp

Give me a PM with a parts list you need, I will see what I have to help ya out.

Posted by: Mxjunkie

eh, if i have any parts laying around my basement i'll let ya know, that thing looks like its gona make me cry tomorow

Posted by: Fred55

Posted by: WhiteBros400ex

quote:
Originally posted by Sportrax10
Coal!

Well I wasnt hurt at all, and it looks as if my frame if perfect too...

The damage from just looking at it is...

Front bumper, grab bar, axle, steering stem, handlebars, rims probably, hood, front plastic, seat,(im gonna get new rear too with that new K&K graphics), clutch cable, hot start cable, lights, ill look more extensivly tonight...

I am setting this up for MX now, no more trails or EXPECIALLY hills for me... No more HRC kit I have more important things to fix...

At the bottom of the hill I was talking to a couple of cool guys, one with an lt250, and one with a Banshee... One guy said that I could get a 400ex stock axle for $40 off ebay.. When I told him it was the new 450r his jaw dropped, literally...

Its great to have a friend like Aaron who actually ran down the hill to try to stop my quad from rolling, probably couldnt have done much but I appriciate it!

Now who can hook me up with an RPM axle??

Yea!!!!! Thanks i tired but ya know it was to late. O BTW next time my quads coming down a hill help me and dont watch it lol now that i helped you. I rolled mine when we first got there and the quad was laying on me and he didnt hellp me till i yelled at him, then look with out thinking i chase his quad down a hill what a good friend i am

Posted by: kazpr

Ya sorry bro that almost makes me sick to my stomach to look @ the pics. Glad you are OK!

Posted by: Mxjunkie

lol, aaron if i flipped my dirtbike you'd call me an idiot and let me lay there

Posted by: Sportrax10

quote:
Originally posted by WhiteBros400ex
Yea!!!!! Thanks i tired but ya know it was to late. O BTW next time my quads coming down a hill help me and dont watch it lol now that i helped you. I rolled mine when we first got there and the quad was laying on me and he didnt hellp me till i yelled at him, then look with out thinking i chase his quad down a hill what a good friend i am

I helped you right away!!!!

You roll and it bends your steering stem back...

Posted by: TRX450R_Racer

That's all stuff that needed to be replaced anyway. Now you have a reason to buy it. All kidding a side that stinks. I hope you get it fixed soon. Good Luck.

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p388dcbe221ae41bcea86826e975b051f/f90da66e.jpg

Heres a pic of the whole quad... Forgot this pic

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p0faced259d951bb619a45c10ce57ac74/f90da648.jpg

Will I need to replace my radiator?

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p94cfcf6ab706e4ecd797a3436f24b236/f90da738.jpg

My frame looks perfect!

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/pabc3e115d02bf2e374d32318129883ba/f90da683.jpg

Glad that grab bar held up for the most part and kept my pipe safe...

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p4557cf341102d389bb4ba1e99d07fb96/f90da6d9.jpg

And this fell off after the first couple rolls...

Posted by: Sportrax10

Well the damage wasnt as bad as it probably should have been... After some new plastics and those new K&K graphics kit, Burgard +1 anti-vibe steering stem and clamp with some Tag t2's, RPM axle I think it will be better then it started off...

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/pea8d1e2ae7a09a8503f4298d15ba4605/f90da65c.jpg

My lights are no more...

Posted by: Sportrax10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p6cc0a71c6fff7365d63e0a277561ef46/f90da638.jpg
Dosnt look right without the graphics...

Posted by: TCracin440ex

man...i woulda def. cried like a baby....but u must have deep pockets...just the thought of my quad rolling down a hill would make me cry like a baby...i love my quad too much...but hate replacing shyt too much to do that kinda stuff

Posted by: WOracing

i was watching this 1 movie and there was this sick black banshee that was doin hill climbs...it tumbled down and i was crying just looking at it. glad ur ok man

Posted by: TCracin440ex

that movie ur talkin about would happen to be huevos 3....bad *** banshee with longer swing arm all that good shyt....

Posted by: Sportrax10

I was almost crying...

Im just glad I still have money from selling my 400ex, and didnt spend it all on the 450r before this happened...

Posted by: Sportrax10

Will I need to replace the radiator?

Posted by: TCracin440ex

take it off...put soem water in it...and see if it leaks...if it leaks...u will def need to replace it...but if not the replacement deal is up to you

Posted by: Silverfox@C&DRacing

Was that at Tower City?
Sorry to see that happen, at least you have a positive attitude about the situation.

Glad to see that you were not hurt.

Posted by: Sportrax10

quote:
Originally posted by Silverfox@C&DRacing
Was that at Tower City?
Sorry to see that happen, at least you have a positive attitude about the situation.

Glad to see that you were not hurt.

Not Tower City but pretty near to there...

Posted by: Mxjunkie

Glad that grab bar held up for the most part and kept my pipe safe...

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yeah, thank god for grab bars, i flipped my dirtbike and it broke the fender and dented my end cap all up

Posted by: WhiteBros400ex

This quad will look sick when its done

I get to help him put it back together ya

This should be lots of fun.

Ill get him to post you some pics when its all done

Posted by: Mxjunkie

im hoping i get to help him fix it too, and i hope you guys dont throw tubes at me and squirt me with the hose

Posted by: Clutch123

Was it worth it... I mean really was it worth it...

Posted by: lukester720

I don't think you'll have a problem with the rad. Appears to be dented that's all. Start it and see if water leaks out.

Posted by: Sportrax10

quote:
Originally posted by Clutch123
Was it worth it... I mean really was it worth it...

NO!

Posted by: Foxracer200

werent u gonna get ur hrc kit on today paul

Posted by: MIA450R

quote:
Originally posted by Clutch123
Was it worth it... I mean really was it worth it...

I don't mean to flame you buddy, but honestly, that is a lame question...and he really doesn't need to hear it right now. If any one of us asked that question to ourselves before we went riding, we would never have any fun...as we'd probably never risk doing anything challenging. Riding is all about going fast, have a blast with your buds, and challenging yourself a little bit each time...maybe a lot each time! He had already made it up that hill several times, obviously it was a blast to do it, and he knew what he was doing was risky. But a little bit of bad luck at the top, and boom he pays a price...but damn does he have a story to tell now.

BTW...hats off to those with extra stock parts offering to help Sportrax10 rebuild his steed. That's what its all about...good people...

Posted by: 465Stroker

Sorry to hear about your luck - That hill is about a 15 minute ride from my house. I have seen it eat many many machines in the past. I hope you rebuild goes well.

Posted by: Hammer trx450r

i agree mia it broke my heart. When i saw his pics it felt like MY bike sitting there. Hats off to sportrax for being a man about it. Just think all aftermarket from here buddy

Posted by:

That's the reason I only climb ugly hills in races. Just because I have too. I've had a quad tumble many times down a hill and no it's not a perty sight..

$120 per roll goin down doesn't do nothing for me so I sit and watch others tear their stuff up while mine stays safe..

Now on someone else's quad I'll climb any hill you point out...

Posted by: Jeff@TireBalls

Hey....I've been up that hill, I think I made it up faster than that 465Stroker fella!

Posted by: lukester720

$120 per roll goin down doesn't do nothing for me so I sit and watch others tear their stuff up while mine stays safe..

Now on someone else's quad I'll climb any hill you point out...

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Note to self; never let Rico ride my quad lol

Posted by: UglyMotha�

quote:
Originally posted by Rico
That's the reason I only climb ugly hills in races. Just because I have too. I've had a quad tumble many times down a hill and no it's not a perty sight..

you stay off my hills

Posted by: WhiteBros400ex

quote:
Originally posted by Rico
That's the reason I only climb ugly hills in races. Just because I have too. I've had a quad tumble many times down a hill and no it's not a perty sight..

$120 per roll goin down doesn't do nothing for me so I sit and watch others tear their stuff up while mine stays safe..

Now on someone else's quad I'll climb any hill you point out...

You take mine up a hill, lol has no motor so start pushing

Posted by: TRX450R2

Tough luck on the roll down the hill! Nice to see it's back together again & looks cool now. Good job! How much did the damage cost to repair?

Posted by: Sportrax10

quote:
Originally posted by TRX450R2
Tough luck on the roll down the hill! Nice to see it's back together again & looks cool now. Good job! How much did the damage cost to repair?

About $1,400 but all my parts were aftermarket, and I could have had it back up and going for around $600 -$700 of I wanted too...

Posted by: TRX450R2

Extra money well spent, I say!

Posted by: lol

quote:
Originally posted by Hammer trx450r
i agree mia it broke my heart. When i saw his pics it felt like MY bike sitting there. Hats off to sportrax for being a man about it. Just think all aftermarket from here buddy

Posted by: JRP

dude thats messed up... even though this is like 2yrs old, but still. That sucks ***.

Posted by: chad502ex

quote:
Originally posted by Sportrax10
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p889db3dff9172674217a0d60fc27c63c/f90ffe5a.jpg
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sorry for your luck.

all my engine builds crush that hill. Hopefully, all my builds will continue to dominate that hill too. Nothing worse than seeing a quad roll down that hill. I have seen it a few times there, and it suxs real bad. Makes me wanta cry when i see it.

Glad to see your ok tho.

If you need more power to dominate that hill, let me know

Posted by: Mxjunkie

haha his quad is fixed now, nice and pretty

Posted by: 6858-400ex

ha ha

Posted by: Sportrax10

Wow, surprised to see this thread coming back...

My quads bounced back from that day...

Posted by: killen them all

now if you were ridding in blue you would of made it to the top safe

j/k that sucks but it gives you a good resean to buy after market stuff

Posted by: One_Bad_400

thats the worst freakin thnig i've ever freakin seen!!!

i wuldnt be suprised if you frame was twisted!

EDIT: just noticed this thread is a LITTLE old... lol

Posted by: Extreem

WTF ????? Wow that sucks but it's better than being dead......

Your radiator should be ok....iv'e seen worse on my buddies dirt bikes.....

Tons of stuff on Ebay right now.....

Good Luck man.....glad you're ok....

Extreem

Posted by: BlaineKaiser450

quote:
Originally posted by Sportrax10
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid111/p388dcbe221ae41bcea86826e975b051f/f90da66e.jpg

Heres a pic of the whole quad... Forgot this pic

AHHHH!! I cant even look at it

Posted by: KrazyKeith

This hill is one krazy hill there are climbs all around it and then there are some more. I live for the hill I am there every sunday rain, snow, sleet 0degree weather it doesnt matter. I been goin there for 2 years now and can't get enough. There are about 10 of us that go on sundays. We have all rolled our quads down one of the hills at least once. My only experience was my lt250 I got to the top but couldnt make it over I watched her roll to the bottom. It is krazy how only the handlebars pushed to the tank they didnt even bend and it poped a tire off bead. that was all. Then I watched a freind w/ a 3 day old YFZ get to the top and got too much traction and fliped backwards. Well that one hit hard ,a arms, stem, axle, wheels, bars, plastic, it was bad. But then another freind w/ a yf rolls his about every weekend and it can ussually be fixed pretty easy. ONe time just push bars back up. And another time it just broke the bars. another just needed a tierod. Havent rolled my 450 yet. I wish all you guys could come ride up there and experiencce it. I can't possibly beleive that there is a better riding place anywhere. I havent been able to go for a couple weeks (waiting on parts got, em now) I guess thats why I had to post about the hill. 2 more days!!!

Posted by: quadgod440ex

Im from jersey and im very curious about "The Hill" ... Where at in PA is this ? I dont mind takin a road trip to check it out , it looks pretty bad ***. Is there more there then just that hill ? Any jumps , trail rides ? little tracks ? Let me know road trips are fun .

Posted by: CDCHONDAS

saw that first pic and knew it was trevorton before i got to reading. never been there but alot of my friends go. that r looks like one of my buds after the same thing happend. bounced 3 times in like 300 feet musta been wild. bent axle as well

Posted by: trx520chk

The Hill is AWESOME! Can't get enough! I'm there every Sunday with KrazyKeith. Anyone who has never been there.... you are missing out! You need to get there and you need to bring your balls along! Be careful.... it's addictive.....

Posted by: Meat

Hey guys, that picture of Coal Hill was taken by me !! My name is Denny and i'm the owner of thebansheezone.com . I'v been riding at Coal Hill for 20 years. CH is a 10 minute ride from my garage.

Just thought I'd comment and say hello.