2003 Suzuki LTZ 400 Restoration...Rags To Riches!

A look at the transformation of a 2003 Suzuki ltz 400 as we bring it from rags to riches!
All new parts purchased from Rocky Mountain Atv.
All used but "new to me" parts purchased from Adrenaline Cycles in Kentucky. Website http://www.moto-recyclers.net/

Work done to bike included (I am sure I will miss something)
new seat cover
new timing chain
new brakes
new wheel and carrier bearings
new cables
replaced parking brake lever
new front brake lever
replaced rad shroud and overflow bottle
new grips
replaced both lower a-arms
replaced tail light and made new mounting bracket
replaced all plastic from 2006 bike
replaced exhaust can
repaired hole in engine side cover
cleaned carb
new battery
new air filter
oil change and grease job
replaced ignition switch
replaced brake rotor
replaced skid plates
replaced axle nuts
replaced fuel shut off valve
Painted bumper, grab bar, touched up frame.
I think that just about covers everything that I can think of right now. The bike turned out great and was a beast. I am sure the new owner will be very happy with it!


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[luke242mx]

nice i wanna do the same thing but keep it like i did to my sleds i got in mint shape for 300 and how much did you buy it for put into it and sell it for ?

[cubbeezx]

@luke242mx Thanks! It's been awhile, but I think I got it for $600 bucks delivered. Spent about 7 or 800 for parts but I think the shipping to get the fenders here from the US was about 150 or 200 bucks of that. Then I sold it for $2800.

[Z400racerltr]

DUDE THATS THE SAME COLORI PAINITED MY BUMPER SO IT WOULD MATCH THE FRAME NICE FOURWHEELR DUDE

[cubbeezx]

@Z400racerltr Thanks! Yes, that colour worked pretty good!

[R0THUS]

i have a question. a guy has a 03 ltz close to me for sale for $500. he says it needs a new wiring harness in order to run. good deal?

[cubbeezx]

@R0THUS You would want to make sure that the rest of the bike is pretty good and maybe check around for a price on a wiring harness. Ebay maybe or at a bike salvage yard. I got my used parts from Adrenaline Cycles in Kentucky and had them shipped to Canada and were still pretty reasonable. Good luck!

[cubbeezx]

@lockyer1996 Yes, that and the Arctic Cat are both basically the same as the Suzuki. I actually sold the bike so I am not running any oil right now! lol Can't remember what I had used when I restored it.

[lockyer1996]

i got the kfx 400 basically same bike its great just the coolant is in a real bitchy spot to fill , what kind of oil are ya useing ?

[cubbeezx]

@EvansAutoShop lol! Ya, so far we have had really good luck since we have fixed up our old hondas. They must have made them pretty tough back then!

[cubbeezx]

@EvansAutoShop Thanks, ya I will sub back. The suzuki was a fun bike, but we wanted something with 4 wheel drive!