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98 YZ400F, thoughts please
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[QUOTE="simimi, post: 140323, member: 21039"] [b]YZ 400 for trails?[/b] I have a '98 YZ400 and love it for MX. I came off a '98 XR400 that I loved for trails. I am a beginner level vet rider, and I see the bikes as 2 totally different bikes for 2 totally different types of riding. The XR started easy without the comp release needed, had a comfortable seat, could lug tight trails, turned quickly, and with some stiffer springs could go for a lap or two around the Mx track. No cooling problems, low maintenance, decent power for my 210lb body. The YZ, blazing fast. Harsh ride, NO luggability (even with 10 oz flywheel), monkey but seat. Pushed me from back of the pack in MX to mid pack 38+ begginer class. Also has increased my rate of injury. I have change the impleller to boyesen, added higher pressure radiator cap, reworked shocks, etc. EXCELLENT race bike, but a bit stiff for me on the trails. Hard to lug around with the girlfriend and son on it. I cannot get comfortable on the YZ in tight, technical stuff. The gearing seems to low, the throttle to sensitive etc. Trails I could lug along on my XR in 1st or 2nd are challenging on the YZ. I want to use the clutch, but then worry about wearing it out. What is everyone doing to get great performance out of the YZ for tight trails? I am running a 50 tooth on the rear, but feel I would have to go up several more, or go to a smaller counter sprocket to get the desired gearing. I wonder what the throttle response will be like with the gearing change, I am expecting a 'hair trigger' type of response. Unless I can mellow out the YZ I am going to sell it and buy a XR (partly because of green sticker). I figure with suspension, a new muffler and the airbox and jetting mods I have lots of trail riding fun, and can take a lap or two when I feel the urge. Any input would be appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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