FE 400 Vs FE450

DesertNut · Feb 3, 2015

Hey guys
I am thinking of getting a second Berg to have as a spare. I came across 2 bikes. 2006 FE 450 (3500 miles) and 2003 FE400 (1100 miles)

the 2003 is a smoking deal!

Am I making a mistake buying the older bike? I don't think the 400 vs 450 is too much of a problem as all I do is single track but I was concerned about the years.

edelweiss · Feb 3, 2015

go and try both of them, then buy the better one, or both. mine is sort of combination of the two and is user friendlier than 450 when in lower to middle revs and is stronger in the very bottom revs. doesnt rev up so quickly in general, but this applies only to half throttle, it is similar to 450 in upper revs.

tourist · Feb 3, 2015

pre-2004-5-ish is when they got more reliable, different ignition and carb etc. ...

worstinfinland · Feb 3, 2015

2006 all the way, better ignition, keihin carb, and I think you'll find spare parts for the 450 easier.

husabutt · Feb 3, 2015

The 06 is so far ahead of the 03 that there is no contest.

Oregon Trail · Feb 3, 2015

Is it this 2006 for $2200?

DesertNut · Feb 3, 2015

Oregon Trail said:
Is it this 2006 for $2200?

it sure is. what do you think? the 2003 is not on line but its only $1400

Kayeffess · Feb 3, 2015

You will probably spend the difference solving issues on the 400. A rewound stator is now over 300.00 alone

zaga · Feb 4, 2015

Hi

It's a no brainer, go to the newer one !!!

Only the SEM stator and the Dellorto carb, will make you spend the difference in no time.

They should have made a 400 with kokusan ignition the FCR, that was the choice.

ZAGA

edelweiss · Feb 4, 2015

I absolutely agree with this: "They should have made a 400 with Kokusan ignition and the FCR carb, that would be the choice." They, actually, made the 380 engine kit, but one cant get it anymore (the genuine part). There is a way (I took it) to cca400 with custom sleeve and smaller piston. But for conditions in AZ, even 501, 550 sounds reasonable. This applies twice as much, since you already have 390 in the garage. So go for 450 2006.

DesertNut · Feb 4, 2015

zaga said:
Hi

It's a no brainer, go to the newer one !!!

Only the SEM stator and the Dellorto carb, will make you spend the difference in no time.

They should have made a 400 with kokusan ignition the FCR, that was the choice.

ZAGA

thanks for the input. How are things in Portugal. I'm from the Azores...

DesertNut · Feb 4, 2015

Thanks Guys

Headed out to pick up the 2006

zaga · Feb 5, 2015

Hi

Portuguese's can be found everywhere

Good luck with the new bike

Need anything let me know

ZAGA

PEI Mudder · Feb 5, 2015

for that money i would get them both one for a spare ..you could probably get the 03 for a little less if you haggle

Taffy · Feb 5, 2015

I love my 400, what a bike!

race cam
DVSK
alloy inlet stub and rubber
big exhaust valves
ported head
HC TALL piston
special ignition mapping
IXU24 plug
later ADC
manual and kickstart ADC removed and blanked
later clutch fitted

keihin FCR carb bored to 42mm
Taffmeisters jetting kit
blue bellmouth
cone air filter
650 doma exhaust front and middle
MS tailpipe

later tensioner blade
starter motor blanked off
04+ kickstart arm
roller mains
sledge mod

46 of the best horsepower you can get!

regards

Taffy

Kayeffess · Feb 5, 2015

Taffy said:
I love my 400, what a bike!

race cam
DVSK
alloy inlet stub and rubber
big exhaust valves
ported head
HC TALL piston
special ignition mapping
IXU24 plug
later ADC
manual and kickstart ADC removed and blanked
later clutch fitted

keihin FCR carb bored to 42mm
Taffmeisters jetting kit
blue bellmouth
cone air filter
650 doma exhaust front and middle
MS tailpipe

later tensioner blade
starter motor blanked off
04+ kickstart arm
roller mains
sledge mod

46 of the best horsepower you can get!

regards

Taffy

That's what I'm lookin for

P.S.
You forgot the triple clamps.

DesertNut · Feb 5, 2015

PEI Mudder said:
for that money i would get them both one for a spare ..you could probably get the 03 for a little less if you haggle

That would be nice but I would probably have a hard time explaining 3 bergs in the garage. LOL....

DesertNut · Feb 5, 2015

Taffy said:
I love my 400, what a bike!

race cam
DVSK
alloy inlet stub and rubber
big exhaust valves
ported head
HC TALL piston
special ignition mapping
IXU24 plug
later ADC
manual and kickstart ADC removed and blanked
later clutch fitted

keihin FCR carb bored to 42mm
Taffmeisters jetting kit
blue bellmouth
cone air filter
650 doma exhaust front and middle
MS tailpipe

later tensioner blade
starter motor blanked off
04+ kickstart arm
roller mains
sledge mod

46 of the best horsepower you can get!

regards

Taffy

Wow! that's an impressive list
sounds like a very capable machine

zaga · Feb 6, 2015

Taffy said:
I love my 400, what a bike!

race cam
DVSK
alloy inlet stub and rubber
big exhaust valves
ported head
HC TALL piston
special ignition mapping
IXU24 plug
later ADC
manual and kickstart ADC removed and blanked
later clutch fitted

keihin FCR carb bored to 42mm
Taffmeisters jetting kit
blue bellmouth
cone air filter
650 doma exhaust front and middle
MS tailpipe

later tensioner blade
starter motor blanked off
04+ kickstart arm
roller mains
sledge mod

46 of the best horsepower you can get!

regards

Taffy

That sounds almost like mine

ZAGA

Taffy · Feb 9, 2015

zaga said:
That sounds almost like mine

ZAGA

LOL!!!!

yeh the "CHASSIS" has a complete book to itslef as well.
things like "forks done 36 times" sound so 'easy'.

you don't want for anything on it. but what I really like is the pride in ownership I get from it. I feel sorry for the riders that swop bikes every 24 Months.

regards

Taffy

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