I've ridden them all, and owned maybe 50 total. You are very correct, the z400 is hands down the most fun and scores in the GOOD column more than the others. I won't sell mine anytime soon. Mines an 03 and has ZERO problems. Very reliable quad.
@704WheelDEE Жыл бұрын
I just got a 03 a couple months ago my first time owning a quad not riding one but I will probably never sell it I like it so much
@704WheelDEE Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your time I will stay in touch
@chuckmarlin61922 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man! The Z400 has got to be one of the most versatile, most underrated machines out there.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! I definitely agree!
@dezmonseth6742 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 what year is your LTZ400?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@dezmonseth674 2008
@dezmonseth6742 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 Thanks! I've been looking at getting a ltz 400. I just wanted to know how reliable they are. I also wanted to know if it is hard to get certain parts. Thanks again for making a great detailed video about these quads. I don't see them a whole lot where I live.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@dezmonseth674 Very very very reliable quad. And also very easy to get parts for.
@NAZO9782 жыл бұрын
And it's true what u said about a having a 450 and a 400 I traded my 08 can am ds450 for a 05 ltz400 and $1000 and I fell in love with the ltz I've been building it up as well I just finished the hole rear swing arm new bearings new tusk axle the one u can adjust the width now I have to start the hole front suspension rebuild all bearings are gonna be new my next step is getting that jetlabs carb Ive already talked to the owner then my next step is the rear swing arm if I could find one the first time I watched your first video with the other ltz u had the walk around video in your garage I fell in love with the way u have yours set up well all your bikes are sick but thanks for inspiring me to build mines up and thanks for making another great video and hey I'm moving back that way Im from wpalm beach but I'm moving to Lakeland or Ocala having made up my mind yet mabey we can ride together one day 👍💪
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a killer build on your hands! Cool deal I am always down for riding!
@limitlesspowersports2 жыл бұрын
Kfx 400 was my first sport quad back in 2006 😎 our property at the time backed up to core land so I have a lot of good memories on that quad. When the ltr 450 came out I had to have one and I ended up trading it in. Even to this day after owning built ktm’s, ltr’s, and Yfz 450r’s if I ever see my orange/black kfx 400 come up for sale I am buying it back 😎👍 lots of tips in this video I did not know about with not building on the 400 platform yet.
@9ethersoul Жыл бұрын
Kfx 400 all day 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@HoneyBeagle2 ай бұрын
Holy crap that's a clean bike man! I literally just bought an 07! On the trailer headed home now but mines nowhere near that nice lol! Great video!
@PatrickRiggs332 ай бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy your new (to you) quad!
@Keyser84Soze2 жыл бұрын
Great video and content, as always, very informative and added value. Yours Z400 is really a mint quad.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@shanelanham1643 Жыл бұрын
My 03 LTZ400 has a big bore kit bored to a 440,hotrods crank and piston,scorpion slip on exhaust and aftermarket suspension,awesome ride imo and I’ve rode a lot of em and my LTZ400 is my favorite by far
@867diesel2 жыл бұрын
the Beavis and Butthead came out in me when you was talking about the cockpit . i laughed like Butthead and said " you said cockpit " 🤣🤣
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
"Huhuhuhuh he said...co"
@max_murphy25112 жыл бұрын
Your LTZ is super clean! I love my. 2003 still has all the lemon parts like the shocks and subframe but I haven’t had a frame crack yet. I really hope it doesn’t but I don’t do any racing just sand dunes and woods/hill climbing so I think it’ll be fine but they are for sure very reliable.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yep I think you will be just fine with that 03'. If it's made it this long you are in the clear!! It was the pro class racers back in 02'-04' that were exposing the weaknesses of the 400 platform.
@max_murphy25112 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 I feel it is too.
@Charlie1993ohio6 ай бұрын
The shocks on from are more than I paid for mine 10 years ago. this quad is sexy af NGL.
@ryansd10002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Was gonna buy an 03. Bought an 09 instead for a little more $ but I think it was worth it after finding out the flaws of 03/04
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Yep the EFI quads are pretty solid. Just make sure you use good fuel in them👍
@miller2167 Жыл бұрын
Nice setup man two of my friends had z's one was rough as hell on his i had a 03 400ex and was jus as hard on it and it blew up 3 times and the Z is still going strong no problems at all hands down the most dependable 400 sport quad ever made!!!
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@19vendetta195 ай бұрын
Awesome walk around. I've had dvx400s since they came out (mainly because I could swap parts between them whenever I'd upgrade to the next. However this shows me that I can actually swap more z400 parts than I thought
@19vendetta195 ай бұрын
I am curious if the subframe is the same exact spec as dvx 400 and kfx400. It visually looks identical...
@PatrickRiggs335 ай бұрын
It is!
@19vendetta195 ай бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 for serious?! Only post 06 though right?
@Willy66xx Жыл бұрын
Very nice information. After chatting with you about my 05 I took the time to check out your other videos. Well that was probably a mistake b/c now you gave me enough info to be dangerous to my wallet. Right now my quad is completely stock and instead of putting some band aid fixes on it I will wait and do a more substantial rebuild. I am right there with you about how the 400 can keep up with 450's. I never have an issue keeping up. I hope you are right that covid caused after parts for this quad harder to find. I am hoping sport quads are not being phased out by side by sides (at least that's how it's looking up here in Ohio). As far as I know yamaha is the only one offering one. I went from a banshee to a z400 and ended up being a faster rider. My Z has been very good to me that's for sure. Anyways enough rambling have a good night and ride safe.
@austinbarrett5632 жыл бұрын
Some solid info Patrick! I have been wanting a 434 kit for my Z for a while now and that dream is coming true soon!! Mine as of right now has a set of Stage 1 Hotcams, FMF Powerbomb header, Q4 Silencer and a few other things. It surprised me when it kept up with my Dads cousins TRX450R with a HRC Cam! Well, it kept up to about 4th gear and the 450 starts to pull away, lol! And I am running stock springs with those Hotcams for about 2 years and haven’t really had any weird problems, on Motosports Website they didnt say anything about stiffer valve springs when I ordered the cams. But hey, shes still runnin good!! And thats a nice effin quad you got there!!
@victoryxc1371 Жыл бұрын
I love the Z400... I've got one with all the goodies.
@codydains61712 жыл бұрын
I bought my 04 z400 built for race and it is the best sport quad I have ever owned and would not trade for anything
@brettwilson20012 жыл бұрын
I wish I would of seen this a long time ago lol! I bought my first quad a year ago, and have ran into some problems but I just really like the 400 so much and i’m trying to rebuild it and this helped out a lot! I have an 03 LTZ 400 bored it out to a 434 ended up having to buy a brand new OEM carb and it the fixed the bogging down issue and it got tuned and new jets for it. But now need to go the route for a swing arm, chain, sprocket, A-arms, calipers, rear axles, and I think my quad would look really good. Really liked the video thanks for sharing feed back for someone who knows a little bit but not enough!
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! Sounds like you have a cool build on your hands. Unless you are just doing straight line/ drag stuff the Z400 benefits most from suspension upgrades. Have fun!
@phillipautwell57232 жыл бұрын
This was my first quad and I had so much fun doing high chair wheelie it was like the perfect height and width..
@dannyrivera48952 жыл бұрын
Love you ATV I am restoration one right now and I am from Florida LTZ 400 Suzuki
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny! Nice have fun with it!
@floridatrailrider3052 жыл бұрын
Funny you mentioned some people leaving their 400’s for a 450. I had a Yamaha raptor 350 and wanted to stay with Yamaha and the next thing up was only a 450. So my cousin’s that had KFX400 and LTZ400 sold their bikes just cause I was on the YFZ450R and they would out ride me in the trails on there 400’s but just because someone got a 450 they wanted one also. 400’s are more then capable to run with 450’s and at the end it’s all about rider skill level. Great video really informative.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Yep I think you hit the nail on the head! If you want a 450 get a 450. If you feel like you "need" one that might not always be the case. None of us can ride a 450 to it's full potential and I think the pro stock class at the ATV nationals was proof of that. It's a shame that class is no more, was very fun to watch!
@kaidencranefield29902 жыл бұрын
I love my ltz I've been riding it since I was 8. Now I'm 12 and doing big bore, intake, cams
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Since you were 8??! Man you are lucky haha. When I was 8 I was still bumming around on an eton 90 2 stroke
@kaidencranefield29902 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 I might have been 9 or 10 I don't remember. Did the 434 kit make a difference?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@kaidencranefield2990 Yes definitely
@kaidencranefield29902 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 what jets do u run?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@kaidencranefield2990 I am running an FCR39, so completely different than a stock carb. Also every engine is different and will require different jetting.
@ColinCearley272 жыл бұрын
My Z400 might lose drags against the 450s but when it comes to trail riding my 400 fuckin walks all over every other bike, no stock 450 I've ridden handles like the Z400.
@R1Brooklyn2 жыл бұрын
Great video, you help me made my mind up. I am getting a 2004 tomorrow. Thanks dude.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@StevieDee734 ай бұрын
I did exactly what you said not to do, I had a 2012 LTZ 400 and I traded it for a 2007 Honda TRX450R all set up with the latest and greatest because all my buddies had 450’s race quads and 700 Raptors thought I was on a kids or girls quad boy was I ever wrong I loved the LTZ400 plus had to and money to the deal! Sold the Honda got good money for it went out and bought a Yamaha Raptor 700SE I love it but its just not the Suzuki to this day I’m looking for the 2012 LTZ400 SE that I once had no luck yet! ):
@PatrickRiggs334 ай бұрын
Crazy how that works. Nothing wrong with a 450 and I love mine but it's hard to beat a Z for all around usage. I loved my Raptor and I miss it sometimes but it is pretty heavy and honestly feels kind of utility quad like when you get off of it and on to a 400/450.
@southernboy50852 жыл бұрын
Awesome video buddy! Thanks for all the great info. That is maybe the best lookin' Z I have every seen! Way to go. BTW you painted more of the frame blue right? Some of it is navy stock but you did more?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes sir I did.
@ericsilverware45612 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man hope to see a walk around/review on your 250r ✌️
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Haha it's coming just need the time to do it!
@86250rrippin2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if they still make them, but I have a Burgard swingarm which uses all my old 250r axle ,carrier,brakes . 434 kit here as well,hot cams ,250r a-arms,dynatek cdi , drz base gasket. It needs about 100 octane to not ping ,but it rips. Stock carb rejetted, 400 ex intake boot . Pretty mean lil machine .
@braddurham1452 жыл бұрын
Very well said have a 89 250r with a big bore 350 love it bought a z 400 restored it and now it’s bad ass doses all the models of the z 400 have a over flow bottle for the coolant
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Yes, they all have an overflow bottle from the factory.
@braddurham145 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 thanks the z400 I bought did not have 1 but now it does love the z but the swing arm is junk witch one did u put on your z
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
@@braddurham145 I run a Houser, which is no longer being produced unfortunately.
@EatABigBlackDIcK2 жыл бұрын
Central West Fla " Crystal River" if your close we got some big hills hid in the woods..Hit me up.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, I know exactly where you are talking about. I grew up in Crystal River 👍
@Nebula-rx7bj Жыл бұрын
are those standard swing arms or are they extended? Bike looks amazing. Also what wheels are those?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
The rear swingarm is a Houser and stock length. In this video the front a-arms are also Housers and they are +3" per side.
@FullsendOffroad2 жыл бұрын
why I love Suzuki
@mrblaze81912 жыл бұрын
I would love a video on how you installed fcr carburetor frome jetlabs
@do1yourself7622 жыл бұрын
hi & real thanks patrick you're vision is really right ,and thanks for the good mods without a race of who have the big B.lls and money
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Definitely!
@trashbarn4 ай бұрын
Tha ka this was great!
@sonofapollo58922 ай бұрын
The Artic cat 400 has reverse.
@Iron_Patriot1796 Жыл бұрын
Had three of these bikes. Never should have sold any of them. The z hurts all the 400ex & raptor (660) guys feelings 😁
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it sure does!
@Coopery1652 жыл бұрын
My ltz is pretty cool I bought it a couple weeks and it has a raptor 660 engine in it
@NAZO9782 жыл бұрын
Hey pat is that your old ltz or is it a different one bcuz I know u had a ltr swing arm
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
No sir its my current
@NAZO9782 жыл бұрын
What u do with the other one oh shit that's right u had said in one of your videos that it was your wife's right
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@NAZO978 Haha no this is the Same Z400. I sold the LTR swingarm because I found a local deal on an LTZ Houser swingarm which in my opinion is still a little better than an LTR and I've always wanted a Houser/Roll swingarm for the Z.
@user-mf4dv9yb7r5 ай бұрын
What are the extraordinary maintenances in the LTZ? and every how many hours? the piston how often?
@PatrickRiggs335 ай бұрын
If you want to follow a maintenance schedule just go by your owners manual or service manual. It really depends on how you ride it.
@user-mf4dv9yb7r5 ай бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33I come from the world of motorbikes where a piston is changed about every 60 hours, but with an LTZ I would use it in the countryside and in the woods, so I wanted to know if it is necessary to change the piston every few hours, and if so how often?
@Godaboveall24_7 Жыл бұрын
1:59 🤣 I wanna prove u wrong sir
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
From a gate drop, or out of a dig the 450 is the clear winner. In the woods with trees, whoops, and roots sometimes the smoother machine edges out. I think this was made evident by William Yokelys success in the GNCC circuit on one against the TRX/YFZ. Obviously if you are trying to compete and win at a high level the 450 is the clear choice and time would be wasted with a 400 platform. I have no issue saying that. Most times it comes down to the rider.
@Godaboveall24_7 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 I didn't mean to be rude or anyting but the YFZ450 is an all-around beast. Trails desert Hill climb you name it the suspension on a YFZ is amazingly smooth. Tell you what though I would take that Suzuki over a Honda any day
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
@@Godaboveall24_7 I'm on the fence about finding another LTR or going with a new YFZR. I'm open at the moment just waiting to see what comes along. Used quad market has went bezerk.
@Godaboveall24_7 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 I hear u on that one. Yeah man try a yfz I think u would like it! There just buildt different I think. 👍
@josephpacheco7508 Жыл бұрын
What detailing products do you use? I see the frame/axle raw rubs so.its evident you ride, but your machine is so clean!!
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I take a lot of pride in keeping them looking clean. I use a 1 gallon pump sprayer with whatever degreaser I have on hand. Soak the whole quad down, then use an electric pressure washer to get it mostly clean. Then I hand wash the entire quad (frame, engine, under the plastics, everything) with a wash and wax product. Usually Meguiars Ultimate, but sometimes Mothers or Chemical Brothers. Then I use an electric leaf blower to dry it. Always keeps them fresh and clean and easy to work on as well.
@josephpacheco7508 Жыл бұрын
@PatrickRiggs33 very nice! Keep up the great work! Nice choice on atvs as well. We have narrowed our 250r collection to other collectors. And have a z400 I recently acquired for the wife and our 14 year old to switch around between that and my old mild 250r and I went back to the 85 atc. And my 3 year old rides an all original(tires and all) atc70.
@richarddevaottien77242 жыл бұрын
Indefinite wait for parts now, if they ever arrive
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Dude no kidding...Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is about the only reliable source.
@phillancaster95176 ай бұрын
Any info on the front Doug gust cut ? I seen Tre Builds(KZfaqr) said that you had walked him threw it I was wanting to do it as well thanks
@PatrickRiggs335 ай бұрын
What would you like to know? I am trying to get another Z into the shop so I can do a how to on this, it seems to be a popular request.
@phillancaster95175 ай бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 nice I think a lot of guys would benefit from a video like that not to many videos or info on the web about it! And is it just like the measurements of how much material to remove or like the cut angles that you took to do this I think it looks nice! I chopped mine off some but left some meat there to get the cut correct.
@ArmyRider902 жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about the Z400 is that its a KTM.
@kaidencranefield29902 жыл бұрын
It is?!?!?!?!?
@ArmyRider902 жыл бұрын
@@kaidencranefield2990 well yeah, would ya just look at it?!
@theziptiemechanic2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, so I have a question, I'm currently on a 2003 300ex (in my profile pic if youre curiously) and I've been trying to find a 450 that had electric start and reverse, and I saw that the kawasaki kfx450r had those, buy the more research I did the more problems I found... so I decided to look into the 400 platforms (my dad has a 99 400ex), and I have had bad experiences with suzuki in the past, so I decided to look more into the kawasaki kfx400s as they met my needs so far with the research ive done, and since they are the same as the ltz this video really helps, do you think the kfx400 would be a good choice?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
The KFX450R is a pretty solid and reliable quad but I don't feel they have a whole lot to offer over the 400's in terms of performance. The KFX400 is a good quad but I would search for one of the later ones. It is an LTZ400, every part on it is Suzuki so it would almost be foolish to limit your search to just a KFX. Any machine/brand can give you a bad taste in your mouth. I have owned (2) 400ex's and both have given me more problems than any other quad I have ever owned lol. I don't hold that against Honda or the 400ex. It is all in how it was maintained and ridden by the previous owner. Buy the newest and best condition one that you can afford and you should be fine but just know the newest one is now 14 years old.
@theziptiemechanic2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 that is true, I guess I'll widen my market and also look at the ltz's
@George-ck6vk2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Riggs where do I even start? What crystal ball are you looking through lol this is the exact question that keeps replaying in my head over and over. In march 2021, one of my dreams came true and after a year of consulting people and researching I felt that the z400 was the best choice for a quad and we luckily found one that wasnt abused. Im 16 and to this day still havent gotten the chance to ride anywhere but my street. The z has the drz mod, rejet, pro cuircut head with lexx slip on, some other stuff but nothing big like a big bore or crank. My friends have 450s and they ride in the sand and the constant question is did I mess up by not buying the 450? When I test rode the quad it felt like pure madness, the first time I went to buy it I decided to not do so because I felt it was too fast. But then I realised Id adjust to the speed. But the question still persisted, can I keep up with 450s who werent racing but definetely riding agressively? after consulting many facebook groups and forums ive decided to keep the z and hopefully it wont bite me in the ass. Thanks for the great video!
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Hey George! Thanks for watching. I think you did good getting the Z400 and as long as you maintain it and upgrade it here and there it should long out last the 450s. Good luck and have fun!
@ramrcadventures71682 жыл бұрын
Great video 🙂
@leonantunovich26032 жыл бұрын
Very nice setup What length is your swing arm?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's a +1
@RoryRips2 жыл бұрын
Any advise on where I could get a FULL set of plastics up here in Canada? Scored a nice 03 LTZ with no cracks and low hours but has no plastics, brake pads or seat. Traded my $500 Pit Bike for it LOL and it runs great as far as I can tell. Haven't REALLY driven it as I got no brakes.. But everything seems really good. Since its missing its brake pad retainers I'm going to go with your recommendation and get the YMZ450 dual piston calipers for sure! Thanks!
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Maier?
@RoryRips2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 Wow! They are the cheapest option I've seen BY FAR! Thanks man!! :D
@DouglasKrift Жыл бұрын
What brand case saver do you have on there?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
UPP uppracing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_13&products_id=54
@ZachVizzuso2 жыл бұрын
super clean ltz!
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jacques62812 жыл бұрын
That thing is 🤒 sick!!!
@HIinfidel9 ай бұрын
I’m stuck between this and a 400ex . I have a trx250r , 450er , banshee .
@PatrickRiggs339 ай бұрын
Well, I can tell you where I stand. I think the Z is a much better machine than the 400ex in a lot of ways but, you would need to find one that has been well taken care of.
@mrblaze81912 жыл бұрын
I hope to have mine as clean as yours one day but you did sell me on the fcr carburetor form jet labs
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! You will love the FCR.
@mrblaze81912 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 Thanks still waiting on it should be any week now he about 5 weeks out these days sounds like worth the wait
@valleywrenchin2 жыл бұрын
Ltz400 or dvx400 thats the real question!
@wackkpanda2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me what the carbon fiber guard things are for that partially cover the front shocks. Thanks!
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
The quadtech radiator scoops? No longer being produced unfortunately.
@dkriesch8 ай бұрын
Are the rear calipers interchangeable as well? Mine feels a little under powered for stopping.
@PatrickRiggs338 ай бұрын
I don't believe so. I'd recommend a new tusk rotor, OEM Pads, stainless braided brake line, and new quality brake fluid from motul or the like. That will make a huge difference.
@juanjo2639 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@jc18052 Жыл бұрын
What quads would you recommend for me I’m a 16 year old who has little experience on a automatic quad and pitbike.
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
You should try a few and see what you think first. Being 16 it wouldn't make much sense to get a blaster or 300ex. I would go for one of the 400cc sport machines but you should make sure its something you enjoy doing before unloading the cash.
@jc18052 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 Thanks for the advice I wanted a 400 ex but I couldn’t find a clean 400ex in my area. So I started looking in my area and found a LTZ 400 quad that is really clean and set at a really good price i think I might buy it but I’m hesitant.
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
@@jc18052 having owned several 400ex's the Z is a far better quad.
@kylegump51862 жыл бұрын
Where do you ride? I’m in nsb fla always like new places.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I'm a Croomer lol 😎
@oddnutrandoms9367 Жыл бұрын
Trade my blaster for a DVX 400 pretty good bike
@e5m956 Жыл бұрын
Suzuki and cracking frames.... nothing has changed since the 80s lol. It is a nice looking machine though.
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Haha for sure. Unfortunately, all the frames from all the manufacturers will crack eventually. Just part of the game 🙂
@e5m956 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 - The thing is from personal experience I've cracked multiple Suzuki frames and never another brand though. I am curious about this 400 as I'm looking to get something a little more comfortable than a Blaster (which I was given for free from my boss) I could get a brand new Raptor 700 though...
@travisgarvaglia6952 жыл бұрын
What do you think about alba and fullflight a arms? And what do you think about the fullflight swing arm?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Hey Travis, don't bother with full flight. Alba is a better setup and much better customer service and after sale support. If you can swing it give Dave Herron @ JD Performance a call and get a quote. Tell him I sent you. Great guy, product is well priced, and they are THE BEST arms you can buy for the money. Everything is bent and welded by him, and he uses the best Italian made FRAP ball joints. Good luck!
@justinm61102 жыл бұрын
hey bud were do you ride? i am in sw florida as well
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I ride primarily at Croom
@kontrollme90342 жыл бұрын
Are you thinking about ever getting the 2nd gen z
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I've thought about it but probably not. I've already had an LTR and while I appreciate the technology and ease of use I much prefer the simplicity of carb bikes. I guess I'm just an old school carb guy.
@chrislur2 жыл бұрын
Hey man I have a 2003 KFX400, what Yanet raptor brake calipers should I get, what’s front shocks should I get not trying break the bank but want to see what I can get.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I would get 2004-2008 YFZ450 Calipers. Get 05+ Stock LTZ400 shocks, or any year TRX450R front shocks.
@MultiGuille11 Жыл бұрын
For a 160lbs rider as me, are 2007 stock shocks better than Trx450 shocks? I don't know if there is much difference but last ones are well known.
@sonofapollo58922 ай бұрын
What year is it?
@Willy66xx Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link or company name for Matt Blaumel for rebuilding my stock 05 shock set? Thanks.
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
I have heard he is a little harder to get a hold of these days. Here is his email: blommelmotorsports@aol.com If you can't get a hold of him try Kevin Groff at Jogaca Suspension or Rocket Ron.
@Willy66xx9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Have a good day
@ovito2 жыл бұрын
Your ltz is awesome 😲🤯 congratz man!! Check out our LTZ 03' and LTR if you want on our channell
@GACHETTEQUAD2 жыл бұрын
Hi Where did you find these carbon vents ? Thanks 😉
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
No longer available
@GACHETTEQUAD2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 Ok too bad because I would have been interested 🙃
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@GACHETTEQUAD Agree! Quadtech used to make them back in the day.
@GACHETTEQUAD2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 ok
@timdejoris6604 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get your flywheel lightened?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Mike Foody! Tell him I sent you facebook.com/mikesatvshop?mibextid=ZbWKwL
@timdejoris6604 Жыл бұрын
Damn dude, wasnt expecting to get this answered much less inside a few mins. Thanks, will do. Do you ever go to Hog Waller outside of Palatka?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
@@timdejoris6604 I have not. Just don't care all the mud there. I don't mind mud if I encounter it but if I can avoid it I will lol.
@jpierce91182 жыл бұрын
Did you bend the ac racing grab bar down your self?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Nope I ordered it that way from AC Racing 👍. Drop down grab bar
@jpierce91182 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to find any ltz grab bars or bumper from ac racing. Tried calling multiple times but no answer.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@jpierce9118 Email him sales@acracing.com
@tannersgoofy2 жыл бұрын
I love the video but I must say 1 thing. There is absolutely no way that a 400 is even going to compare it to a 700. I've had both and my raptor will walk a banshee. Obviously it's stupid modded now but stock would smoke a 400. Gotta be rider error.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Smoke it in what? A drag race? I sure hope so, it's a much more powerful engine. What I am saying in fast paced XC type riding the 700s are big, heavy, and not nearly as nimble as a 400/450 and while you can keep up with a pack on one, they will tire you out due to their weight and high center of gravity. I owned a built long travel 700R for 3 years and while I loved it (and miss it), it was a big/heavy sport quad. Felt like you were riding a bull instead of a horse.
@tannersgoofy2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 I ride in the Rocky mountains of Colorado. I can keep up with the bikes on a big heavy lug. All my buddies have dirt bikes
@tannersgoofy2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 she handles like a dream LSR long travel factory R model shocks but have been rebuilt and revalved to my weight. Steering stabilizer. And a little bit bigger tires. All in all I've got about 20 grand into my raptor is a trail monster. Sxs is about my only competition.
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@tannersgoofy That's great, sounds like you have a good setup 😎
@tannersgoofy2 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 you as well have a great set up. Every machine will have its quirks throw enough money at it and eventually your problem can be alleviated. I also run the same LSR eccentric bearing carrier that you have those are really really good.
@ribhi18642 жыл бұрын
So would you advise against an 04 ltz/Kfx and only get 05+?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Great question. Not necessarily. I would buy the newest one you can afford. I had an 04' and never had an issue with it 👍
@ribhi18642 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 ok just because I’ve never ridden but always been wanting to, I’m 18 now so can buy one on my own, budget is 3200(socal market) anything 05+ jumps to 4k+
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
@@ribhi1864 I say go for the 04' man and if you run into any issues just correct them as you go. If you need any help or input feel free to shoot me an email at patrick.riggs33@gmail.com. it's great to see the next generation getting into these quads 🤘
@ribhi18642 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 appreciate the help and responses!
@kylefriedlander65762 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 love ur videos and thanks for putting ur email out there for the young ones to ask for help that’s cool man! 🤙
@lukeworrell84792 жыл бұрын
Does it matter what year yfz caliper? Thinking of doing this mod
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
It should not, but I would shoot for 04'-08' Carbed Model YFZ.
@quad34602 жыл бұрын
How did you make it wide
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I fed it double cheeseburgers
@noahpudney1651 Жыл бұрын
Lmao I had to go check my grab bar 😂 whatever bro 😂😭
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
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@noahpudney1651 Жыл бұрын
Sorry 03 ltz 400
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
@@noahpudney1651 Was yours a late model run where they added the removable grab bar?
@mk7_nate970 Жыл бұрын
How should i keep track of my hours on my 03
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
with an hour meter.
@brockgeorge6703 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know wheee to get that rear grab bar from?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Directly from AC Racing.
@traviscannoles6361 Жыл бұрын
What are the rear tires you have on it here?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
gbc xc master
@traviscannoles6361 Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickRiggs33 awesome man! They look great! I’m hopefully getting a quad this year or next and will definitely be putting those tires on the back! 👍🏻
@jonathanhuerta2784 Жыл бұрын
What part number are the shocks
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
830-24-013
@valox358 Жыл бұрын
Hey what seat is this?
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
Attack
@w900kw22 жыл бұрын
What wheels are those?
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
Alba
@legendary_lemon1177 Жыл бұрын
Great vid but you never started your quad so I can’t like it sorry man
@PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын
I do not find any fault in your logic.
@oak45392 жыл бұрын
i bent my 05 frame
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
I don't believe you.
@matthewdeberardinis64032 жыл бұрын
Lol the ds450 weighed 348 pounds …
@PatrickRiggs332 жыл бұрын
You are 100% right. I don't know why I said that haha. I feel like I remember an interview from 10 years ago with Mike Walsh where he was saying the engine from the DS450 was nearly 90 pounds or something to that effect, substantially heavier than the CRF engines he plugs into his hybrids. Might have been where I got my wires crossed up.