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Posted by: heavyonthegas

First of all, I am new to this site and I gotta say it is Awesome! There is no better place to find detailed information about my machine. Nice work people.

I put my 400EX back together, and take 'er for a spin. 'Runs great. take it back in and go to tighten the chain and I BREAK THE @#$%'n bearing holder! So,

My question is, does anyone know of a cheaper place to buy the bearing holder?
Servicehonda.com = $206.35
Powersportspro = $302.24

If there is nothing cheaper, I won't complain, $100 difference from PSP.com makes me happy enough..

Also, is there a "real" tool to get that job done better? (chain tightening)

For those who haven't yet, I would suggest trying servicehonda.com's interactive parts-wizz-gizzy through the remote desktop - it was really easy and handy.

Thanks!

Posted by: mcleod

i use a coil over ajustement wrench (it's originally for my car)

it's work perfectly. in both way.!

Posted by: luvmyex

get a billet aftermarket one from 125 -250 depending on where you get it. i think rath make a inexpensive one im not sure. 100x better and comes with a rod to adjust.

Posted by: coryatver

just get an aftermarket one. They have wider bearings and a grease zerk and a lot cheaper.

Posted by: northwest Texas

I just broke mine too while trying to remove the bearings. Not exactly sure how I did it but I busted it good.

Call up Colby at C&D (sponsors) and see. What I've seen of his quotes to other guys and what he's done for me so far is as good as anyone else.

I like Bike Bandits online microfiche if I'm looking at something specific.

Posted by: heavyonthegas

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback, and will check into those ideas! I def like aftermarket - if its better AND cheaper!

Posted by: jmonje

i saw a used lonestar carrier on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/400E...sspagenameZWDVW

Posted by: awsomeaussies

Burgard sells billet carriers for $150.00

I think they would also work on stock swingarms, besides there own swingarms, but I'm not positive.

Posted by: heavyonthegas

quote:
Originally posted by awsomeaussies
Burgard sells billet carriers for $150.00

I think they would also work on stock swingarms, besides there own swingarms, but I'm not positive.

Called Burgard, they said they will fit the stock swingarm. Looks nice for 150.00

Posted by: 440exroost1984

Alot of people have done this to there bearing carrier. Including myself. I would use big channel locks on stock carriers. I got a RAD for my 300ex off ebay for $120 bucks. 400ex one may be alil more not much though. And while your ordering a new aftermarket twin row carrier you might as well get a set of double wide bearings so you'll have them for in the future.

check these out.
http://search.ebay.com/400ex-carrier_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8

Posted by: spent21

i too bought a RAD carrier once with tapered bearings. i LOVE it. you have to keep an eye on it more than standard bearings, but it is definately stronger in all aspects. i bought it out of a catalog, but i don't remember who?

Posted by: butterbean416

I bought a brand new PRP billet carrier with grease zerks/ or fittings off of ebay for $100, because I broke my stock one tighting up my chain

Posted by: heavyonthegas

Thanks for all the advice everyone!