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Posted by: zzbudzz

i'm planning on getting a 400 soon.i would like to know what tools i would need for routine maintance or other work ?i have many tools (wrenchs, drills and saws)but most if not all are standard.some how i have no metric any thing .i found out when i changed my nephew's dirt bike tire. i said come on over we'll fix it ,then i forgot honda's all metric...duuuhhh

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you don't need tools man.....you could go buy you some cleanin' suplies couse thats' all you'll be able to do out in your garage as as long and there's a honda in it....

Posted by: RideRed04

get a feeler gauge for checking the valves, other then that, a good set of metric sockets and a spanner wrench (for the shocks). Get some alen wreches too.

Posted by: zzbudzz

i hope your right about not needing tools

whats a spanner wrench?

Posted by: NewRider

Here is a pic of a spanner wrench ... If I can make this thing work

http://denniskirk.com/powervendor/i...00.jpg&size=300

Posted by: knighttime

Get one along with a manual from www.helminc.com

Posted by: Mitch400EX

A set of metric sockets should do just fine for routine maitenance. Almost everything on the bike is either an 8, 10, or a 12. The lug nuts are 17 I think and I can't remember what the hubs are metric. 15/16 front 1 inch rear. you will need a set of metric allen wrenches too (removing brake rotors and footpegs) If you don't own one already definately invest in an impact scredriver. All of the philips head screws are tighter than **** and will strip out easilly.

Posted by: Quadfather

True, it seems you can do just about anything with an 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm wrench, along with some metric allen wrenches. I even went out and bought a 6mm socket drive allen wrench for adjusting the chain.

Posted by: zzbudzz

thanks guys great advice ......test drove some 400ex's today WOW!!
THEY ARE FASTER THAN I THOUGHT! i 'm use to a 300 polaris(father in law's)