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air scoops or not?
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Posted by: 400exfan19

would it be a good idea 2 get air scoops for my 01 400ex? does it help very much?

Posted by: fastyz85

i don't really think they help all that much but they certainely give the bike a better look.

Posted by: BigFish

Shrouds on a 400 are really just for looks. They are supposed to route more air to the oil cooler but I seriously doubt they make much of a difference in oil temps. I personally would not have a 400 w/o OMF shrouds. They are the OG ones, and look 100% better than any of the knock offs they sell on ebay.

Posted by: jordan_m6

I bought mine off ebay and i think they look better than most. They are MMF shrouds

This in not my bike just a pic from the advertising of the shrouds.

Posted by: hornetgod13

I've got a set on my 400ex. I also have a oil temperature gauge and I saw a 30 degree drop in my oil temperature after installing them. The improved look and added piece of mind made them worth it. I paid less than $50.00 and they are made of laser etched 18 guage steel with a color matching black powder coat appied. I posted a couple pictures of mine installed. Here's the web site. http://www.metalmasterfabrication.com/400_ex.htm

Posted by: hornetgod13

Here's a front view. Installation was a breeze. No cutting or modifacation required to the quad. Worth it in my opinion.

Posted by: 400exfan19

thanks for the info guys, if its mainly for looks and dosnt help all that much i prolly wont buy any

Posted by: jordan_m6

they do help. Just not enough to go buy $100+ ones. mine after shipping were $75.

Posted by: Pappy

We always ran Tinners scoops. They were around $45 and the old school look was much better IMO then the OMF.

You could deffinatley feel more heat from the engine as the air was being directed over the engine. Nice temp drop hornetgod13, not sure if anyone has ever recoded that on here.

Posted by: Kaleigh

yea.. if you want scoops for function.. dont buy anything expensive unless you really want that look.. they do help.. nothing if you are running your machine allday.. doesnt help if you are just putting around.. pushes mor air over the fins and oil cooler..

oh and they look awesome..

Posted by: Eviltanker

TINNER'S!!!!! In my opinion they look good and are a cinch to install with great fit and finish. Like Pappy said, the old school look rocks.

Posted by: Eviltanker

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Posted by: Kaleigh

quote:
Originally posted by 400exfan19
would it be a good idea 2 get air scoops for my 01 400ex? does it help very much?

to answer your question.. yes it would be a good idea.. its nice to have more air go over you pipes also.. keeps them cooler too.. and they are not very expensive.. $50 about..

Posted by: awsomeaussies

I personally wouldn't go with anything else besides Tinners scoops. I tried the knockoff ebay ones, and they broke before I even had the chance to use them

Plus actually I even think they were more.
[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/awsomeaussies206/400ex2-1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: 2001300exguy

i like mine and if you put your hand down by them while moving you can feel the air being drawn in. Ill sell you mine for $3100 and throw in the rest of the bike lol

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/400exr/NEW%20400EX/IMG_4702.jpg

Posted by: BigFish

OMF are the best looking ones IMO, they actually look like they are supposed to be OEM

They kinda flow w/ the lines of the bike, and don't look like gaudy and square like all the others.

Posted by: BigFish

Front view of the OMFs

Posted by: 400exfan19

wow you(bigfish) and 300ex guy got nice ex's. mines yellow but dosnt look nearly as good as urs. how can you afford to put all that nice stuff on them? lol

Posted by: stalefish_132

some say thay do nothing and others say they help keep it cool. I say they do help, really anything to keep the EX running cool is worth it. they look cool to. even if they drop a couple degrees it still helps. i wouldn't pay much for a set like $50 or less. i know where you can get a set like mine for $35CDN hint hint

mine...

Posted by: stalefish_132

annother....

Posted by: Xater

there basicy a good spot to slap on all your stickers

Posted by: Kaleigh

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n183/Kaleigh79/quad/machines018copy.jpg

Posted by: 400exfan19

hey bigfish and 300exguy, wat kind of graphics do u have on ur bikes?

Posted by: BigFish

Thats the original one industries kit. I'm pretty sure they quit making them. I don't like graphic kits and IMO that was the best looking kit ever made for the 400

Posted by: tinner

My scoops will hold up and won't break the pocket book.

jimandcherix2@aol.com

Posted by: bansheemorphine

i wouldn't pay over 50 dollars for a set if you had the tools and how to i'd just build a set i did it and they worked and looked great i don't think they made much of a heat difference but i don't have any ways of teling other then just feeling it with my legs