Bye KLX250S-Hello XR400R

SuperTimmy · 05-30-2012, 03:24 AM

Have not posted on here for a bit. Hope everyone is doing well.
Well, I sold my KLX250S today and made $800 over what I paid for it! I was able to find a Honda XR400R in really amazing condition with every mod I think I would want already done...including all guards! The guy I got it from bought it a few years ago in like new condition from a widow of a Honda dealer who did everything to the bike. I am excited!

Weldangrind · 05-30-2012, 10:03 AM

I think that's the perfect DS bike.

FastDoc · 05-30-2012, 12:14 PM

Couldn't have turned out better.

Although I love the KLX I'd have hard time NOT selling it for an $800 profit!

That is about the CLEANEST XR400 I've ever seen and it's already plated!

It is one of the best D/S bikes made, and will last as long as a granite cliff.

Looking forward to a ride report!

SuperTimmy · 05-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Weld/Doc,

Thanks for the nice compliments. I did a lot of reading because I knew I could profit on my KLX and was going to sell it. I really wanted a DRZ400S, but I read a ton on the XR400R and read nothing but good things. I liked my magic button on the KLX, but to be honest, This thing starts first kick! I like the simplicity too. I ordered a Moose Racing rear rack for it today too. I can not wait to get it on the trails! I'll get a ride report when I get it to the trails! Happy riding!

SamM · 05-30-2012, 10:37 PM

I'm pretty sure the Honda XR400 was never produced as a dualsport. It's a great bike though and easily plated in many states. Came close to getting a couple of them myself over the years. I really like the fact that it's oil-cooled. Honda reliability also means a lot.

There's a kickstarter kit available for the KLX. If I keep mine, I'll add the kickstarter to it.

SamM

SuperTimmy · 05-30-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SamM

I'm pretty sure the Honda XR400 was never produced as a dualsport. It's a great bike though and easily plated in many states. Came close to getting a couple of them myself over the years. I really like the fact that it's oil-cooled. Honda reliability also means a lot.

There's a kickstarter kit available for the KLX. If I keep mine, I'll add the kickstarter to it.

SamM

Sam-

You are right, it was never produced as a dual sport. This bike was converted using the Baja Designs kit and is in pristine condition. I had never had a kick start only bike before this. I had read how easily they start on line, and after buying it, it is true! This is way more of a thumper than my KLX. Don't get me wrong, I loved the KLX (mine was an 07), but I really wanted a bike in the 400cc range, and specifically a DRZ400S, but this popped up right as I sold my KLX and things fell into place in the same day! So, now I am the proud owner of this bike.

SpudRider · 05-31-2012, 01:20 AM

Congratulations, Tim! That's the best looking XR400R I have ever seen!

Please do post a ride report with lots of photographs of the bike in its native habitat!

Spud

dapp · 05-31-2012, 07:59 AM

Great looking bike!
I've got a drz, and as much as I love it I would rather take an xr400 out on the trails any day of the week!
You've made a good choice there!

05-30-2012, 03:24 AM	#1
SuperTimmy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 88	Bye KLX250S-Hello XR400R Have not posted on here for a bit. Hope everyone is doing well. Well, I sold my KLX250S today and made $800 over what I paid for it! I was able to find a Honda XR400R in really amazing condition with every mod I think I would want already done...including all guards! The guy I got it from bought it a few years ago in like new condition from a widow of a Honda dealer who did everything to the bike. I am excited!
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05-30-2012, 10:03 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think that's the perfect DS bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-30-2012, 12:14 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Couldn't have turned out better. Although I love the KLX I'd have hard time NOT selling it for an $800 profit! That is about the CLEANEST XR400 I've ever seen and it's already plated! It is one of the best D/S bikes made, and will last as long as a granite cliff. Looking forward to a ride report! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#5
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	I'm pretty sure the Honda XR400 was never produced as a dualsport. It's a great bike though and easily plated in many states. Came close to getting a couple of them myself over the years. I really like the fact that it's oil-cooled. Honda reliability also means a lot. There's a kickstarter kit available for the KLX. If I keep mine, I'll add the kickstarter to it. SamM __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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05-31-2012, 01:20 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations, Tim! That's the best looking XR400R I have ever seen! Please do post a ride report with lots of photographs of the bike in its native habitat! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-30-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
SuperTimmy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 88	Weld/Doc, Thanks for the nice compliments. I did a lot of reading because I knew I could profit on my KLX and was going to sell it. I really wanted a DRZ400S, but I read a ton on the XR400R and read nothing but good things. I liked my magic button on the KLX, but to be honest, This thing starts first kick! I like the simplicity too. I ordered a Moose Racing rear rack for it today too. I can not wait to get it on the trails! I'll get a ride report when I get it to the trails! Happy riding!
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05-31-2012, 07:59 AM	#8
dapp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Devon, England Posts: 67	Great looking bike! I've got a drz, and as much as I love it I would rather take an xr400 out on the trails any day of the week! You've made a good choice there! __________________ Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads!
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