Trading tomorrow 400ex for z400 What are the chassis problems?

[02' 400ex Racer]

Tomorrow im trading for a brand new z400 and i need to know what these chassis problems are that you guys are talking about????? Let me know as soon as you can! Please!!! :confused2

[freakystone]

I am on my second Z since last Spring. The first one had a weak axle but Suzuki fixed it by the time I got the second one. I have read about a few frame issues but I havent had any yet. I see you are in Indiana. Where do you ride?

[cabex]

for $50 buck you can get it quasetted and the problems will be gone

[02' 400ex Racer]

TO that last reply, what does that mean, sorry juss
neva heard of it........... THanx

[Z400central]

Basically, its these metal pieces that you weld onto the frame in certain areas to strengthen the frame, works very well to! :) have you visited Z400Central.com yet? :D

[02' 400ex Racer]

yea, aight so tell me what i need to tell my quad shop i need to do this?? thanx Z

[02' 400ex Racer]

yea, aight so tell me what i need to tell my quad shop i need to do this?? thanx Z

[muff]

when buying a z check how straight the axle is, if there are caliper dents in the exhaust (this will show if they jumped a lot or not), and check the front upper shock mounts, also check the subframe to see if its bent at all by looking at it from the back

I dont know if just any shop can guesset your frame

they have weak axles and swingarms. also the chain is time consuming to adjust.

[VooDuu Child]

Weak swing arms? Where are you gettin this info? I've heard nothing about swingarms bein weak. Axles, yes, stock axles on most rigs suck. But the swing arm, this is the first I've heard of this. The Z is a great machine, gusset the frame, get an aftermarket axle and you're good to go. After that, it's all about shocks and motor.

[erac4019]

You dont even need to buy an axle anymore. Newer Z's have an updated GOLD axle. No more bending.:D

[Z400central]

weak swingarms? :huh

[Ryan]

Well Stock 400ex's and LTZ/KFX400's all have week swingarms IMO. Im pretty sure the axle problem was corrected in 2003 but im not to sure on that. You should be alright with everything though :) .