Just bought my first quad

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 02:17:56 AM

Hi all

I have a 2006 kawasaki kfx 400
about to get my first service on it but want to know what i can do to it to up my performance i like to hill climb and trail ride

any suggestions would be cool

Crispy · January 23, 2006, 02:21:44 AM

Pipe would be your best bet on a first upgrade, Pipe and jet kit

anywhere from 350-600$ for a good one. Take a look at Yoshimura, HMF, GYTR but I think those engines seem to love yoshi's more than anything.

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 02:30:01 AM

alright cool

what all will a jet kit do for my quad
and i was thinking about a good yoshimura exh kit for it too

Crispy · January 23, 2006, 02:31:10 AM

Quote from: FatmanRider_KFX on January 23, 2006, 02:30:01 AM
alright cool

what all will a jet kit do for my quad
and i was thinking about a good yoshimura exh kit for it too

Jet kit is pretty much needed after you get a pipe to make sure the bikes carb is getting the right amount of fuel.

DZ 350 · January 23, 2006, 02:36:25 AM

they don't have a gytr for a kawi, but i have HMF and for ur hill climb and trails its the best bet because u increase on low end that will guide u up the hill or around the trail, i like to do whut u do and its the best pipe for it.

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 02:39:27 AM

how good would a k and n air intake help if i were to add one with a jetkit and exhaust?

RAD 450r · January 23, 2006, 02:43:37 AM

Good idea, thats the best bet... to get a aftermarket exhaust, better air intake and jet kit. For a Kfx 400 a yoshi would be nice....More Air + More Gas + Better way to let out the two = More Power!!

DZ 350 · January 23, 2006, 02:46:47 AM

ya it will help air and fuel will help the pipe perform better.if u ride in dusty areas use foam filters and if u ride in packed sand or croom type of sand u will use K and N filters.

RAD 450r · January 23, 2006, 02:49:16 AM

Outerwears are good investments

DZ 350 · January 23, 2006, 02:56:09 AM

u can buy a power pack online that comes
-Yoshimura Comp Complete System.
-Dyno-Jet Kit.
-K&N Air Filter.
-Outerwear Filter Cover.
-K&N Oil & Cleaner Kit.

this is the web site u can get it at.
http://www.magicracing.com/product.asp?itemid=914&catid=57

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 02:57:09 AM

cool guys thanks for the help i will prolly do all this stuff soon

quick question does all that void a warranty ?

DZ 350 · January 23, 2006, 02:58:42 AM

well how old is ur quad?

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 03:01:55 AM

a 2006 bought it new years eve

klutchbuster400 · January 23, 2006, 03:07:54 AM

i think your first mod should be something to help keep you safer, like a steering stabilizer or aftermarket shocks, a pipe will be good for more speed, i have one on my z, the full system titanium tri-oval yoshimura, i just re-jetted it and that thing is a torque montser, seeing as you like trails, a steering stabilizer should be high up on your list.

oh and congrats in the quad

DZ 350 · January 23, 2006, 03:09:05 AM

does the factory warrenty end in 6 months if so u can in stall mods, according to yamaha thats what i have. and i have a 4 year warrenty to.

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 03:18:06 AM

its a year factory warranty on it

Da_Mtg_Man · January 23, 2006, 03:54:22 AM

I agree with Klutch.Spend $120 on a Denton steering stabilizer and get a suspension. With better suspension you can open up what you already have .

svtbolt04 · January 23, 2006, 04:06:05 AM

Since when does GYTR make pipes for kawi's?

Also, any mods you do as in pipe, suspension, airfilter, and jet kit will still be under warranty. But, if you change your CDI box, that wont be covered and could potentially void your warranty.

FatmanRider_KFX · January 23, 2006, 05:10:47 AM

what kind of suspension are you guys talking about? all the stuff for suspension i see is like 1200 bucks

tony pitts · January 23, 2006, 10:30:16 AM

I agree with klutch suspension is always the best move in any kind of riding you do and if you like steep hill cilimbs extended swingarm is a great investment

Teej · January 23, 2006, 10:40:41 AM

I have a kawasaki 400 Prairie 4x4 strickly for trail riding and hunting. I have considered adding a pipe, but I do not want a really loud sound when going out hunting.

Any suggestions??

Thanks, Teej

apkkfx400 · January 23, 2006, 01:30:43 PM

Fatman, you may also want to consider nerf bars, skid plates (as many as you can afford)-the plastic skid plates suck and will break quickly-I also had to replace my heel plates-cracked about 2nd time out-I went with DG nerfbars with integrated heel plates-look good and very happy with the safety factors that come with adding the nerfs. I just recently put a full titanium exhaust from yoshi w/k&n and jet kit-much improvement and pretty easy install on all!!

You may want to double check that warranty. Mine is an '05 kaw kfx and it only came with a 6mo. factory warranty (that could have changed or your dealer may help). I waited to do any mods to mine until after the factory warranty ran out-no problems with machine.

Mark

dj_pizzim · January 23, 2006, 04:08:09 PM

the suspension on the 06 sukawcats is pretty good, I dont see why you would need to upgrade for hill climbs, now a +4 or +6 swingarm thats going to make a huge difference. Also a nice front bumper for people to grab is nice in case you dont make it all the way up the hill

Pastense · January 23, 2006, 10:53:00 PM

You really can't go wrong with the tried and true more cooling, more fuel, more exhaust equals more power regarding the internal combustion engine.

The K & N air filter is a given.

Also for certain the pipe.........I have a T-4 but that SOB should be called the "screamin mimi" its so dang loud.

I'm thinkin about either the White Bros. E2 or the HMF Balance series.
96 db verses 100 db