LTR450???

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 06:27:40 AM

I was in the market for a new quad and since I mainly ride MX, was thinking of the new Suzi. However if you read the forums, it seems like there's a few problems with them. Mainly, transmissions. Anybody own one or hear of any horror stories with these quads?
Thanks

LT-R450ApK · September 13, 2006, 07:08:47 AM

i own one and have a few friends that have them,No problems yet,Honda has the same issue with the tranny,I personally think its a coin toss

1fastltr450 · September 13, 2006, 07:53:52 AM

mine was whinning and then I started using a semi-sethic oil and that stoped. Thanks to Scooter

Hoosier Daddy · September 13, 2006, 07:59:44 AM

Quote from: 1fastltr450 on September 13, 2006, 07:53:52 AM
mine was whinning and then I started using a semi-sethic oil and that stoped. Thanks to Scooter

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Looks like you and your bike have that in common!

BIGWORM3699 ( ECP RACING) · September 13, 2006, 08:01:00 AM

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 13, 2006, 07:59:44 AM
Quote from: 1fastltr450 on September 13, 2006, 07:53:52 AM
mine was whinning and then I started using a semi-sethic oil and that stoped. Thanks to Scooter
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lol

Looks like you and your bike have that in common!

Quad32x · September 13, 2006, 08:33:46 AM

One big problem with it is its a 4-stroke.

jujulo700R · September 13, 2006, 09:39:56 AM

I have heard that there have been a lot of issues with weak frames and as a result the frames have been cracking out on the track!

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 09:58:33 AM

That's not true.

Hoosier Daddy · September 13, 2006, 10:11:17 AM

Umm. i saw the recall notice myself...

4fittyr · September 13, 2006, 10:35:37 AM

recalls on 03 z400 NOT LTR 450 BUT ID BUY THE HONDA450R MORE RELIABLE

fastrnrik · September 13, 2006, 10:41:34 AM

All of the 450's (Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha) are excellent machines, and they all have their share of problems. I personally have a YFZ450, which is an excellent quad.

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 10:55:32 AM

I don't want to spend the money to make the Honda or Yammie "WIDE"

fastrnrik · September 13, 2006, 10:58:03 AM

If you're going to MX, then you will at least need to spend $$$ on shocks.

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 11:07:13 AM

I'll just let GTThunder work the stockers. Swap Handlebars, nerfs, muffler, Cherrybomb, then maybe tires, that's it. But not if the tranny is going to fry itself.

superstar · September 13, 2006, 11:20:37 AM

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 13, 2006, 07:59:44 AM
Quote from: 1fastltr450 on September 13, 2006, 07:53:52 AM
mine was whinning and then I started using a semi-sethic oil and that stoped. Thanks to Scooter
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Looks like you and your bike have that in common!

lmao, talk about a gluttin, you left yourself wide open on that one.

LE450-RACER#77 · September 13, 2006, 12:33:39 PM

I love the YFZ but if I bought a new quad it would be a Suzuki for sure.

tony pitts · September 13, 2006, 01:14:50 PM

I would say go with what you want. I have all three except the ltr450 I HAVE TRX450 05 it has 4 cracks and and one break in the frame from mx allready.a 03 z400 with 1 break so far and an 04 yfz450 has been the best overall with no breaks and its seen harescramble and mx tracks.

Fox17 · September 13, 2006, 01:43:53 PM

buy wheel spacers. that makes it wide. go with the yfz. best frame. well the kfx450 or whatever it is called will ahve the best frame. aluminum. but all 3 or 4 soon are the same basically. get the best lookin one.

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 01:45:25 PM

Maybe I'll get an open-faced helmet too.

Fox17 · September 13, 2006, 01:47:09 PM

hmmmmmm?

i didnt get that.

fastrnrik · September 13, 2006, 02:01:46 PM

I personally wear my old football helmet with no mask a la Jack Nicholson in "Easy Rider".

Mike#44 · September 13, 2006, 02:03:43 PM

Wheel spacers are about as safe as an open-faced helmet.

Fox17 · September 13, 2006, 02:04:11 PM

mine hold up fine.

UncleRico · September 13, 2006, 02:17:09 PM

I like all the 450's...plus Kawasaki is coming out with their 450 soon. I'd take any of them. I guess it's just a matter of personal choice.

I have a Honda and I love mine. Never had any problem with it ever.

If I had to shell out the money, and I were buying a new 450.

I'd get a Honda....

But I'd buy a Yamaha if I needed a weed whacker. Those guys make one hell of a weed whacker. It works great when it's not broke down. But I hear they're making like 90 + changes to next years weed whacker.

And I hear Suzuki makes a really nice scooter for old people, it's electric and has a basket on the front. And when you back up it make a really cool....(I don't want to ruin the surprise).

Of course, I might just be a little biased.

arod · September 13, 2006, 02:19:43 PM

for what you are going to pay for a stock z450, check out mrs. nightbreed' s bad-ass,turn-key mx yfz450 for $6500. it is in the for sale section. my .02

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2005 framed Yamaha YFZ450 race quad:

Gussetted and PC'd frame
+2 LONG TRAVEL JB a-arms
Custom Axis LONG TRAVEL shocks
JB swing arm
Douglas beadlock rears
Douglas 190 front wheels
ASV levers
YZ starter switch
Alba pipe
Carbonfiber heat sheild
K&N filter w/Pro Design billet adaptor
Tag bars
ODI grips
WER stabilizer
New extended clutch and throttle cables
New interstate battery
All steel braided brake lines

ATP engine work:
*439cc 13.1:1 JE high compression piston
*New cylinder and piston has less than 5 hrs
*ATP national porting
*oil mod
*after-market connecting rod
*Fresh 9 plate clutch

If I have missed anything, please drop us a line and we would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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