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YZ 400 Verses 426; all educated opinions welcome
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[QUOTE="will pattison, post: 173343, member: 19283"] i've had 2 400's and currently have a '99 and an '00 426. i put nearly 200 hours of racing time on my first one - a '98 model - and i had absolutely zero rod or crank problems. the bike was the most bulletproof machine i have ever owned. was it trouble free? no. none of them are, and none of the manufacturers stand behind them even when the problem you are having - like a cracked '00 426 gas tank - is their fault. it's just part of the dirt biking condition. as has been mentioned, the 426 handles better, hits harder, and has better suspension. the carb design is also much cleaner and easier to work on. i have nearly 40 motocross hours on my 426, and i have had zero issues other than the cracked tank - note that i am still running the stock clutch basket. frankly, many of the problems you read about with these motorcycles are due to riding style or mechanic error. having said that, i should also say that i pound mine heavily and do all my own work. if you search my name on either drn or thumper, you will probably find some reports i've done on teardowns and freak issues i had with the '99 - it did grenade the motor. as to that, however, history shows that i will roast one about every 5 years. it was time. bottom line: buy one. chose carefully, but buy one for sure. you will love it. good luck! wp. [/QUOTE]
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