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250ex13
07-20-2006, 05:58 PM
Well sometime next week im going to be picking up a new ltr450.I just want to know if there's any problems with it like the ltz400 had with the magnisium radiator or w/e?I heard something about the frame being weak?:confused:
DBF1972
07-20-2006, 06:04 PM
250ex13,

Make sure that the LTR-450 that you purchase, is the "later" VIN # so that you will not have to get the frame recall welding done. I have had NO problems with mine, and I have had mine over 4 months now. I have done a lot of mods, and raced it a few times, and ride everyweek and it is holding up great.

Good luck..
250ex13
07-20-2006, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by DBF1972
250ex13,

Make sure that the LTR-450 that you purchase, is the "later" VIN # so that you will not have to get the frame recall welding done. I have had NO problems with mine, and I have had mine over 4 months now. I have done a lot of mods, and raced it a few times, and ride everyweek and it is holding up great.

Good luck..
Thanks for the quik reply!

And when you say "later" VIN #, how would i know if its a later vin #? Is there a number i should look too see if its above or something?
DBF1972
07-20-2006, 06:13 PM
I don't have the exact recall notice web link at my disposal right now, but there was a "thread" posted on this a while back. You can easily search for it. If the VIN# is greater than the # listed in the thread posted a while back on this forum, it does not need welding. If you are buying a newer LTR-450, just make sure that the rear shock linkage is "fully" welded. Your local Suzuki dealer should be fully up to speed on this.

Thanks..
GPracer2500
07-20-2006, 06:42 PM
The LTZ400 has a magnesium radiator???
LTandRaptorider
07-20-2006, 06:54 PM
Originally posted by GPracer2500
The LTZ400 has a magnesium radiator???

Guess he wasn't sure, the reason he added w/e ( what/ever) after his statement. I believe it was a magnesium water pump cover... But I could be wrong.
250ex13
07-20-2006, 07:17 PM
Yea it is the water pump thats magnisuim on the ltz400 i just wasnt so sure lol. But anyway i had no luck on finding the thread with the vin#:(
LTandRaptorider
07-21-2006, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by 250ex13
Yea it is the water pump thats magnisuim on the ltz400 i just wasnt so sure lol. But anyway i had no luck on finding the thread with the vin#:(

I found the thread for you a few pages back. Here's a link that was posted in that thread. They have the VIN No. range in there. Also, a new frame, dealer cost is only $630! Anyways...

http://www.postnetlnc.com/LTR450/Recall.pdf
atvnewb
07-24-2006, 08:39 AM
actually it was a magnesium clutch cover and aluminum water pump cover and the recall was to replace the magnesium clutch cover for a aluminum one.
bwamos
07-24-2006, 08:55 AM
Odd... why would the clutch cover cause an issue? It shouldn't have any coolant running through it.

I always thought it was magnesium water pump covers that reacted with a lot of the standard anti-freeze coolants.

Magnesium clutch and head covers are commonplace, and haven't heard of them having issues reacting with the oils.
atvnewb
07-24-2006, 01:43 PM
It would take me to long to explain just look here

http://www.z400central.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=52767&hl=
bwamos
07-25-2006, 09:09 AM
Ok.. the z400 has a complete sidecase cover like the 300ex has.. No easy access clutch cover like the 450's have.

Makes sense, thanks.
KWAD GAWD
08-05-2006, 09:18 AM
Honestly, I would wait and buy a 2007 because they'll be out in a couple months.