+1 for a 400EX as a starter quad.
you cant beat honda reliabilty. I have a 86 250R. id still take over anything new. well maby not the new R yamaha & Suzuki.
i have yet to see a yamaha that is easy to maintain. they just have some retarded things for basic maintanance. Oil changes & air filter cleaning & chain adjustment.
Honda > *. but i havent ridden in like 3 years… buying a house kills free time like nothing else.