Intro!

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 10:47 AM

Whats up everyone!? Been trolling around for a couple weeks, figured I join since there is a lot of info and action! Bought a 04 DVX400 couple weekends ago. Was a 2 owner machine, that aside from cosmetics, was really well taken care of.

I am on arcticchat, vwvortex, and buellxb with the same username if anyone uses those.

First thing I did was put in a new DID cam chain. Adjuster was maxed and chain still had slop. Changed fluids, obviously, once it was back together. New plug, air filter, grips, and a thumb throttle (PO had a twist on it) and new cable. Hoping to get out on the trails this weekend and see how she does! Now for the pics!

woodsrider129 · 01-31-2012, 10:56 AM

Nice, clean quad you have there. Welcome to the forum!

Nice truck too!

bparks23 · 01-31-2012, 10:59 AM

Welcome, I am on arcticchat as well, same name. I am in the process of converting my dvx to a z. The plastics/fender mounts suck on the dvx so I switched. If you need the service/parts manuals, let me know.

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by woodsrider129

Nice, clean quad you have there. Welcome to the forum!

Nice truck too!

Thanks! The trucks the GF's actually

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bparks23

Welcome, I am on arcticchat as well, same name. I am in the process of converting my dvx to a z. The plastics/fender mounts suck on the dvx so I switched. If you need the service/parts manuals, let me know.

I am not a fan of the plastics either! but we ride a lot of trails and i'd rather put money elsewhere than plastics that are gonna get roughed up. I am good on gear, but would like some new tires, exhaust, nerf bars, etc... You know the list is never ending haha. I actually have the service manual for it, sat at work and printed it out entirely and bound it to keep in my tool box. Thanks though!

woodsrider129 · 01-31-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bparks23

The plastics/fender mounts suck on the dvx so I switched.

The seat isn't as nice as the Z's t-shaped seat either.

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Originally Posted by zak2006

Thanks! The trucks the GF's actually

Your GF ROCKS!!! Lol.

bparks23 · 01-31-2012, 11:23 AM

Put the pages back to back in page protectors then a 3 ring binder. It will lay flat instead of trying to close on you and the pages wont get all stained up from your hands.

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bparks23

Put the pages back to back in page protectors then a 3 ring binder. It will lay flat instead of trying to close on you and the pages wont get all stained up from your hands.

thats actually what I did, guess bound was the wrong terminology. the protectors are nice cause the oil and grease wipes right off!

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by woodsrider129

The seat isn't as nice as the Z's t-shaped seat either.
Your GF ROCKS!!! Lol.

I have heard the seat sucks, only rode it for like 10 min when i bought it so I have yet to experience it.

She is definitely a keeper!

Here is a pic of my ride...and the flaming begins

03 TT Quattro 225hp 6sp. Privat Kups 18x8.5, 235/40/18 kuhmos, bilstein pss coilovers, adjustable control arms.

yOGi420™ · 01-31-2012, 12:35 PM

welcome, I actually like the TT, just really into convertibles.
Good looking dvx, it will soon be a never ending money pit after reading about all the mods talked about here.

zak2006 · 01-31-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yOGi420™

welcome, I actually like the TT, just really into convertibles.
Good looking dvx, it will soon be a never ending money pit after reading about all the mods talked about here.

i hope it doesn't turn into one of those! although it cannot be a bigger pit than the TT!

beaverclever02 · 01-31-2012, 10:16 PM

Hope you don't break up with your girlfreind, you wont be able to take your quad anywhere..lol Does that mean she has to go with tho?

zak2006 · 02-01-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beaverclever02

Hope you don't break up with your girlfreind, you wont be able to take your quad anywhere..lol Does that mean she has to go with tho?

You have a very good point, didn't really think of that, but after 3 years I am sure i don't have to really consider it. No she doesn't have to go, but she has a wolverine 450 4x4 and she rips pretty hard so more often than not she will be going. Since I am still in college none of my friends have quads, more so just her family which is another reason she will go a lot.

TuckerHardRide · 02-01-2012, 11:14 AM

You got yourself a keeper man!

barncat · 02-01-2012, 08:19 PM

I am a former DVX owner as well. i liked everything about it, except the seat, which is best described as riding around on an AXE handle. Seriously, it's brutal after a long day.

I traded mine off, and Picked up a KFX instead. The seat is so much better.

01-31-2012, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
zak2006 :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FL Posts: 76	Intro! Whats up everyone!? Been trolling around for a couple weeks, figured I join since there is a lot of info and action! Bought a 04 DVX400 couple weekends ago. Was a 2 owner machine, that aside from cosmetics, was really well taken care of. I am on arcticchat, vwvortex, and buellxb with the same username if anyone uses those. First thing I did was put in a new DID cam chain. Adjuster was maxed and chain still had slop. Changed fluids, obviously, once it was back together. New plug, air filter, grips, and a thumb throttle (PO had a twist on it) and new cable. Hoping to get out on the trails this weekend and see how she does! Now for the pics!

01-31-2012, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,052	Welcome, I am on arcticchat as well, same name. I am in the process of converting my dvx to a z. The plastics/fender mounts suck on the dvx so I switched. If you need the service/parts manuals, let me know. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

01-31-2012, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,052	Put the pages back to back in page protectors then a 3 ring binder. It will lay flat instead of trying to close on you and the pages wont get all stained up from your hands. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

01-31-2012, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
yOGi420™ :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gateway To The Dunes, Cen Cal Posts: 3,295	welcome, I actually like the TT, just really into convertibles. Good looking dvx, it will soon be a never ending money pit after reading about all the mods talked about here. __________________ Click Here To See My Rides Need to install: RatStack Flex Jet FCR-39 from 450 Outlaw Honda Thumb Throttle/Cable 400ex Air Boot DID 520 ERT2 Chain Raptor 660 Petcock IMS 4g Fuel Tank DRZe Kit Ferrea Valves Dynatech NP CDI Web Cams 539/539+3 Quick Change Clutch Cover Factory Machined Athena 434 BBK CP 94mm 12.5:1 Piston 07 LT Z400 (Mine) 04 Kawasaki KFX 400 (My Back Up) 07 Can Am DS 250 (Oldest Son's) 07 Yamaha Raptor 50 (Youngest son) 07 Yamaha TT R50 (A Fun Little Toy)

01-31-2012, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
beaverclever02 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Holt, Mo Posts: 1,736	Hope you don't break up with your girlfreind, you wont be able to take your quad anywhere..lol Does that mean she has to go with tho? __________________ 03 Z400, Fly Aluma Steel Bars, Blob removed, fly kill switch, ASV levers, Power Madd hand gaurds, MQ park brake block, DG O-series pipe with Curtis sparks header, Pro Armor full nerfs with heel gaurd, CST Ambush Front and Rears, GBC Sand shark and shark fins on douglas blue label, No lid,pro design air filter, no snorkel, 6000k HID conversion, procom cdi, 06 ressie shocks, FCR39 tuned.

01-31-2012, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
woodsrider129 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 1,203	Nice, clean quad you have there. Welcome to the forum! Nice truck too!

02-01-2012, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
TuckerHardRide :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,219	You got yourself a keeper man! __________________ 2006 LTR450 Engine Mods: Yoshimira Cherry Bomb - RS-5 Full Exhaust - Inspection Plug Choke B/O Nut - Start Button JE Piston Suspension, Steering & Chassis: Flexx Bars w Turner Clamps - Precision Damper - Tag Skid Plate Powermadds - LT Fox Evol w FuelATV A-Arms - Fox Podium Rear Pro Armor Grab Bar - IMS Roll Nerf + Heel + Bumper Misc: DID X-Ring Chain - Sprocket Guard - Frame Guards - ProDesign K/S Hiper Tec 3 - ITP Beadlock Rear Rims Parted Out: 2004 LTZ400 - September 2011 QOTM

02-01-2012, 08:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
barncat :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: May 2011 Location: Clinton County Missouri(64048) Posts: 230	I am a former DVX owner as well. i liked everything about it, except the seat, which is best described as riding around on an AXE handle. Seriously, it's brutal after a long day. I traded mine off, and Picked up a KFX instead. The seat is so much better. __________________ I have some stuff on my quad. Some makes it go faster (I think) Some makes it louder, some makes it glow. All in all it's a pretty cool quad, and me and my kids like it, But I will trade it all in a flash, if the right thing comes along!

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