Yea not sure. Oh well. Thanks man. Love my 400. Actually both my 98, and 99 are amazing bikes. Never ridden a 450 yet (bike). They are sweet as well! I am not brand specific. Just have preferences. Happy riding!
I ride a 99 too I love it the one thing that sucks is someone converted it to street legal and cut up the front plate I just need to order a new one of those
Still a beast I have over 250 hours on it and it’s runs like a bat out of Hell. I change the engine oil full synthetic Yama lube about once every five rides keeps it going.
Awesome man. I love seeing people keeping bikes like these running. The YZ400F is such a cool ass bike from a really interesting chapter of motocross/dirt bike history.
Yea! They are great bikes!! Have had two now. Now I have a talaria sting, so I ride that a lot. Also a great bike. Just more expensive and slower. But almost silent!! Love it. Happy riding!!!
@@jondoe6618 thank you! That's what I want, is something reliable. I don't want to get miles into a mountain somewhere and find myself walking back out. I really wanted to get a KDX, but I can't find any around my area. But I have heard others say these are built more for motorcross than trail riding.
@@gregorydavidson177 I would say there more of a trail bike than race bike. And get great gas mileage. They can be tricky to start if you don’t know how however. But once you know how the fire right up. ( they have a LOT of compression) I can start mine sitting down. Love my 400 and my bros 426.
@@jondoe6618 thank you! I'm going to admit that I am a new rider, and don't have much experience on one, but I'm sure my little nephew can help me out with the starting technique. He has rode em his whole life, and I'm sure there's not many he hasn't ridden. I live on a lot of property, so my plan is to just ride it around my house to get the hang of it before I undertake to go off on some big journey by myself. I think I'm gonna invest in the bike. It's been garage kept and serviced regularly. So I know I'm not getting a piece of junk.
I just bought a yz400f but we still need to work on it but it is my first bike so if anybody knows a website to buy the Parts plss let me know because they don't make or sell some Parts anymore
+Jon Doe o damn even better , I thought in the description the 500 was to rebuild her not including the purchase of the bike .. man that's a nice deal. she still running strong ?
+Jon Doe yeah man , was on a big ride about two days ago with a group. came down a steep hill with a creek at the bottom , came down a liitle two fast and almost went into the creek but I tossed the bike and hopped off so we wouldn't . bikr started bogging , I thought the air filter might've cane off . got it back home snd oil started coming out the flow tube , could be something small like a gasket . it still had compression . im taking it as a sign for a new bike lol
Stock 400 has better reliability but less speed but you put cams gearing etc on that 400f and it’ll take a 450 on pretty decently and still better reliability
Lucas Mercier thanks for the suggestion. There is a few jumps and a track we ride on. This was just my first ride on a unknown bike. Just testing it before anything big.
@@trevornewton9687 ya 2 year only bike. Had a 98 and now have a 99. Now I got a talaria sting and I ride that almost everyday. Lol. Just charge and go!!
@@jaredthomson1668 right on man that’s awesome!! I haven’t rode mine in a while. Rzr spoiled me real quick!! Been riding my big red all winter. That’s been a blast! Happy riding my friend!!
@@TheSkinnyboy1234 Since its road legal and I ride streets to get to the dirt I run a 15/48. It’s perfect, front wheel still comes up quick but the gears last a tad bit longer.
No it’ll be heavy if your used to dirt bikes but I have been riding a 600cc streetbike around and my crf250l so I’m used to heavy bikes and it made me realize how small and nimble even a 450 really is.
My yz400f is really hard to start, and sometimes it pops and backfires a lot and sometimes it doesnt. Sometimes it idles fine and sometimes it doesnt as well. It sounds like its running lean to me. Any ideas? someone told me it might be my valves
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1998 YZ400f is without a doubt the most dependable bike ever made,We have 3 of those beasts & people swoon over them !
Rhonda Palmer very dependable for sure. These bikes are just great. Thanks for watching.
I think im getting one this weekend and cant wait
Air cooled 4 strokes are far more reliable like an XR but yes 5 valve Yamaha’s are some of the most dependable modern style four strokes.
I got first year 03 WR450 and the same thing. Yamaha the best.
I'm not sure why anyone would dislike this video.. sick bike and nice riding! I ride a 99
Yea not sure. Oh well. Thanks man. Love my 400. Actually both my 98, and 99 are amazing bikes. Never ridden a 450 yet (bike). They are sweet as well! I am not brand specific. Just have preferences. Happy riding!
I ride a 99 too I love it the one thing that sucks is someone converted it to street legal and cut up the front plate I just need to order a new one of those
My 2001 YZ 426F this is current day condition
Still a beast I have over 250 hours on it and it’s runs like a bat out of Hell. I change the engine oil full synthetic Yama lube about once every five rides keeps it going.
Lovely bike! I actually had a 2002 Yamaha yz426f. One of, If not ''the'' best bike I ever owned. Gnarly and snappy power.
Thanks! My bro still has his 426 as well!
I just bought a '98...that thing is an absolute rocket! Loving it...!
Nice! Enjoy it!!
Awesome man. I love seeing people keeping bikes like these running. The YZ400F is such a cool ass bike from a really interesting chapter of motocross/dirt bike history.
Thanks. This bike really changed motocross.This bike still seems new to me from all the old school stuff I grew up on.
Jon Doe : Hell yeah. I have a YZ450F right now and it feels so similar still to what I remember about the 400F.
For off road Yamaha Number ONE. PERIOD.
The power is nuts on that beast I got one myself
Yea! They are great bikes!! Have had two now. Now I have a talaria sting, so I ride that a lot. Also a great bike. Just more expensive and slower. But almost silent!! Love it. Happy riding!!!
About to pick up one of these in mint condition im stoked
Heck yea! Great bikes! I just bought a talaria sting! (Electric dirt bike). Hope u love it!!
Great vid. Great bike .
hey man thanks alot.i love my ol bike..
I got a 2000 Yamaha yz 400 it’s the best bike I ever owned
awesome video im getting a 1999 yz400f in about a week or two
Justyrocks they are fun bikes.
I was watching this day dreaming I was driving hahaha I have road many bikes but never had one of own gosh darn it lol
Isaac Pugh haha thanks!
your bike sounds awesome!
thanks man!
I have one and it is an absolute dream to ride. Yours sounds awesome, what exhaust are you using?
Brothers slip on.
Fmf titanium 4 sounds good too
OH i miss my yz450f
Yea they are fun as heck!! Thanks man!
About how fast have you gotten your yz going top speed?
fast as it will go. I imagine its geared to do around 75.
My last bike was a 99 with a White bros E series 2 exhaust,I traded it for a 92 F-250 extended cab 4x4. I made a horrible mistake that day.
Looks like a familiar area, power lines out near vasa and broomhead road?
no no no well maybe ;)
I'm considering buying one of these in very good condition. Can someone tell me how well these do trail riding them? Do they hold up well?
Great bikes. Very reliable.
@@jondoe6618 thank you! That's what I want, is something reliable. I don't want to get miles into a mountain somewhere and find myself walking back out. I really wanted to get a KDX, but I can't find any around my area. But I have heard others say these are built more for motorcross than trail riding.
@@gregorydavidson177 I would say there more of a trail bike than race bike. And get great gas mileage. They can be tricky to start if you don’t know how however. But once you know how the fire right up. ( they have a LOT of compression) I can start mine sitting down. Love my 400 and my bros 426.
@@jondoe6618 thank you! I'm going to admit that I am a new rider, and don't have much experience on one, but I'm sure my little nephew can help me out with the starting technique. He has rode em his whole life, and I'm sure there's not many he hasn't ridden. I live on a lot of property, so my plan is to just ride it around my house to get the hang of it before I undertake to go off on some big journey by myself. I think I'm gonna invest in the bike. It's been garage kept and serviced regularly. So I know I'm not getting a piece of junk.
@@gregorydavidson177 again. Great bikes. Enjoy it!!
Btw love the vids man
Thanks.Now summer is here I will be posting more vids.
I just bought a yz400f but we still need to work on it but it is my first bike so if anybody knows a website to buy the Parts plss let me know because they don't make or sell some Parts anymore
A lot of 426 parts will fit. Depending on what ya need
eBay has a lot. I just got some restoring one so give me a shout if you need any tips.
what a steal for 300 , 800 total
about 500 total
+Jon Doe o damn even better , I thought in the description the 500 was to rebuild her not including the purchase of the bike .. man that's a nice deal. she still running strong ?
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runs great. These bikes are great.Hard to believe its 17 years old.
+Jon Doe yeah man , was on a big ride about two days ago with a group. came down a steep hill with a creek at the bottom , came down a liitle two fast and almost went into the creek but I tossed the bike and hopped off so we wouldn't . bikr started bogging , I thought the air filter might've cane off . got it back home snd oil started coming out the flow tube , could be something small like a gasket . it still had compression . im taking it as a sign for a new bike lol
How does the 400 compare to a 450 in power and reliability
Stock 400 has better reliability but less speed but you put cams gearing etc on that 400f and it’ll take a 450 on pretty decently and still better reliability
Hey i found one of these that I wanna buy but I’m trying to figure out about how fast it is….what bike would you compare it to?
As far as speed it’s about the same as a 250 2 stroke. Just heavier and better power control. Mines geared to do about 65 mph.
I put a 450 carb on it backfires when decelerating. Any ideas on what I can do?
Usually a backfire is too lean. Look at the pilot jet.
Mine also did this and had a huge bog on the low end. Try changing your needle height as well. It’s so easy to do.
If it were up to me ofcourse I would find a nice lil jump set the camera and this vid be golden afterward
Lucas Mercier thanks for the suggestion. There is a few jumps and a track we ride on. This was just my first ride on a unknown bike. Just testing it before anything big.
Jon Doe awh I see, nice man do your thing
Hey I’ve got a yz450f was curious the power difference between the 400f and 450f
Not sure. I am sure its noticeable. But the 400 has plenty of power to hurt most anybody lol.
@@jondoe6618 I bet haha it’s a shame they don’t make 400s anymore
@@trevornewton9687 ya 2 year only bike. Had a 98 and now have a 99. Now I got a talaria sting and I ride that almost everyday. Lol. Just charge and go!!
where this video shot at? looks like around cheboygan county
Nope. Grand traverse.
Ok. Looks fun man
@@jaredthomson1668 thanks! Anything with a motor is fun!!
Right on. I have a 98 400f myself. I ride alot around Black lake area in Cheboygan County
@@jaredthomson1668 right on man that’s awesome!! I haven’t rode mine in a while. Rzr spoiled me real quick!! Been riding my big red all winter. That’s been a blast! Happy riding my friend!!
How you getting that pop after turn back the throttle ? Please tell me .. ld like to know .
He's running lean
+Pavel Pavlov It was running lean. Now it is fixed.
@@jondoe6618 how did you fix it?
@@vitaliypopov5554 clean carb. Check jetting.
Are you still driving this YZ400f?
yup.
What’s the power like on one of these
Pretty great.Even today's standards they are good.Smooth predictable power.
I got the YZ426F
jacob fehr I heard they put a little bit more love in those ones and they were actually the game changer for four stroke engines
Whats your sprocket gearing?
Don’t remember. All stock I believe.
Thanks!
@@frankiemarchese2978 what gearing do to run on your YZ? I was just watching it eat 😂
@@TheSkinnyboy1234 Since its road legal and I ride streets to get to the dirt I run a 15/48. It’s perfect, front wheel still comes up quick but the gears last a tad bit longer.
Fucken animal JD🤘
im 5'4 is this bike to tall for me
It is a fairly tall bike, but my buddy is about 5'6 and he rides it. It is just hard when you stop.
Krypton you belong on a yz85 bud
No it’ll be heavy if your used to dirt bikes but I have been riding a 600cc streetbike around and my crf250l so I’m used to heavy bikes and it made me realize how small and nimble even a 450 really is.
What exhaust do you have?
White bros.
Jon Doe and how tall are you? I'm thinking about getting one.
Tyler Fedorowski 6'1 and around 200lbs.
My yz400f is really hard to start, and sometimes it pops and backfires a lot and sometimes it doesnt. Sometimes it idles fine and sometimes it doesnt as well. It sounds like its running lean to me. Any ideas? someone told me it might be my valves
+Brent Rutchick I would look into the carb first.
What the hell is up with the latex gloves you got to be kidding me!!!!!!! Lol
Not latex lol. They are work gloves. My bro had my riding gloves.