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*_Absolutely epic color scheme, and if Suzuki were to bring back some form of a factory limited LTZ.. THAT is what it should look like!!!_* _(This series is very near and dear to me! Beyond Nostalgia for me brother!)_
Your enthusiasm for fulfilling your childhood dream is contagious. While watching this video I find myself grinning ear to ear. I'm not into retro quads like you are but I do enjoy watching your videos because of your excitement and sarcastic sense of humor. And your skits are funny as hell too. I understand about being super excited about something and there is no one else around to share that excitement with. I'll tell my wife about something and she's like "Yeah okay, I don't get it. It's just a thing to me" lol
Hey Mike, I love the retro theme for the Z400. I was super stoked when you first mentioned it in the video. I have owned a z400 and a Lt250r back in the day. I had a blast on my z400 but had to sell it when the 450s came out to get one. But…. I still own a 1989 Lt250r, it’s just such a fun machine and it’s nice to be able to change up a weekend from the 450. Can’t wait for the next video to see the z400 come together.
I had a quadzilla back in the day so I definitely like the design, I also think it would look great with the 400 on the back fenders in the same font as the old quad racers!
Bro you are by far my favorite channel on UA-cam. Love what you do. You are living the dream. I get so excited for your videos. I tell my kids to leave me alone to watch your videos everytime they come out lol. Keep up the good work.
I have an 89 Quadracer--they are an underrated machine. They don't handle as well as the R but with the right mods that engine rips. In case you didn't notice, the A-arms on the 89 are white. The frame color is Champion Blue, but Ford Blue is a close match--which you may find in powder coat.
Fun fact - Yoshimura DID make an in-between pea shooter (as we call it) in their quiet core kit. "All Pro Systems come with a two-piece end cap, which has a 98DB spark arrestor insert. TEC-KIT option also has a 96DB and 93DB quiet inserts which are USFS approved." You have the 93db insert. I have no idea how hard the 96db insert would be to track down - but it EXISTS!
You not only offering the seat cover but offering to install and pay for shipping is awesome Lovin this build series just for the support I see going back n forth
That blue seat looks like spit in there. Idk about the blue to black fade on the new graphic design even though it went Grey to black originally. Respect for all the time and effort
LOVE the retro color theme! It's amazing how you can do all that and design things the way you do on the computer. Blows my mind. This is my favorite project you have done so far and that's saying a lot bro.
Love the idea of the blue. It would be cool if you did a rendering of it with a blue hood around the lights. You always do the coolest builds no matter what direction you go with it.
Do the new build them it’s a cool idea and will look great when it’s finished. Keep up the AMAZING work Mike you are my favorite UA-camr see you in the next video Mike.🤘
totally agree with you on the OEM parts!! the more time that passes, the more I appreciate the OEM stuff. keep them plastics out of the sun and out from under the florescent lights!
My side plastics showed up the exact same way, one was mint the other looked roughed up a little. I wasn’t worried about it because of the graphics going over it
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing and The idea of an actual period correct rebuild is so awesome because you just don't see anyone ever do that. Getting OEM cosmetics these days is almost like buying the aftermarket crap ... it is hit or miss if you are going to get a good part or not. I bought an OEM headlight for my 2005-2007 400ex and the very first ride in the rain, it leaked inside and I had to tear it apart and re-seal it ... also my OEM rear fenders were crooked! I have had other imperfections with OEM parts ... you just never know. It has gotten much worse after 2020 (after the global virus meltdown) ... I can't wait to see this machine when it's done!
Your videos are truly a blessing man. Been watching for I wanna say a couple years now, but your videos remind me of my father and I as a kid working on quads in the garage and this restoration reminds me of when we used to go to Action Honda in FL and id smell the New Tires and Plastics in the showroom while my dad talked with the parts counter....Wish we could live in those days forever and you are creating a small piece of that
Awesome job on the retro design! That is gonna be well worth your time. I prefer the silver heel guards BUT the blue is more factory looking. Keep up the good work Mike!
Awesome seeing you representing Redo Banshee parts ! I’d stick with the original idea but if you can get your hands on another Z400 or KFX do the old school design using the KFX hood in blue
Chrome heel guards, blue pegs, blue front bumper. Lil contrast but looks like a limited edition throwback. I think you're right tho. Too much of one color makes it look like a blob lol
Michael, digging the retro Z400. Can we see a LTR450 in the near future as well? 🤔 Maybe a marketplace find and restore. Just an idea from a Suzuki guy!
Looks killer with the retro design. Maybe change the Z400 in the mid where it is originally to faded blue instead of black. Love watching your work, such a perfectionist.
Yup had a brand new 03 kfx400 front shock tower mounts cracked and the hollow swingarm pivot bolt broke and was sliding out while riding luckly i noticed had low hours on it too. Had a solid swingarm pivot bolt made since the dealer and Kawi wouldnt do anything about it. I did a whole gusset kit on my frame back then.
When you popped out those 03 pogo sticks red shocks ; it immediately took me back to 2003 and I remembered my first ever 03 white LTZ400 😢😢 That thing meant the whole world to me as it was my first ever sports quad which i fall in love with and my dad bought it for me when i was 15 (high school days) and maaaan I used it every day after school and learned a lot... But unfortunately it was stolen and man it was HARD for me... I was lucky to have such a great dad and he bought me another 05 yellow LTZ400 and to this day i still loves her to death 😍🔥... But 03 z400s hits really for me 😢
When I got my 2004 z400 back in 2008 it was white an black an show room condition it was my dream quad I’ve always wanted lol I rode it for years an that quad was reliable an fun . Then before I sold it I freshen it up with yellow plastics an new bumpers an the thing looked sick . I regret selling that baby . I’ll get another z400 soon it has to be all original and I think I like the white an black plastics better than yellow . But this is ganna be a sick build bro your ganna love this quad once you get her running good
Awesome video Michael. Love the direction you're taking with it. The blue definitely pops more than the black. I agree with putting 400 on the rear fenders too.
OMG Mike. Really looking forward to this one. Blue seat 👍Black to blue fade tank graphics 👍 Unsure on the blue heel guards. What way ya gonna go pal. 😉 It's gonna look cool, I'm sure of it. 👍
I love the retro color theme. You need to consider 1. White a-arms 2. Gold/yellow, or blue, or black handlebars, definitely not grey. 3 it needs the numbers on the rear fenders.
You are really doing what my ideal Z400 would be. When I still had mine, I got the frame painted blue, and was working on graphics to mimic the LT500, but with a big '400' down the rear fender. I can't wait to see this one finished
My take on the redesign is you are on the right track but id go all in carrying over all the old quad racer graphics including the ones on the tank and blue nose center piece and 400 decals on the rear fenders. That's just my opinion and i see what you were trying to do to tie in the stock z graphics into a retro theme. I think id leave the foot pegs black and maybe the heel guards in black or leave them silver to blend in with bumper and a arms. Anyways Mike, keep up the great work! 37:0037:0037:00
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I absolutely love the retro idea. 100% fire...
Yup I like it bro clean the blue is sick
@christopher9097 thank you for the feedback brotha!
Yes this new design is absolutely amazing the colors look so good
Nah 2003 look for sure
I like the exposed aluminum Heel guard!!
*_Absolutely epic color scheme, and if Suzuki were to bring back some form of a factory limited LTZ.. THAT is what it should look like!!!_*
_(This series is very near and dear to me! Beyond Nostalgia for me brother!)_
That's cool how subscribers are pitching in on the build. It truly is better to give than receive!
Im 42 years old and bought a banshee in 00 and a 05 yfz450. These z400’s were in my hayday and always wanted one. Thanks for making this content!
Glad I can bring back some good memories man 🤘
Drink every time Michael says “OEM”😁 Great video as always, your production is top notch.
Haha, thank you for the love brother 🤘
Always a good day when we get a Mike Sabo video.
I really like the new theme, but I think you’ve gotta add a little pin stripe to the hood like the old quad racer has!
I'm thinking engine goes blue headlight area blue. Bumper blue . Go all the way. Love the build
Z400 seat The new paint scheme is sick .. Another awesome quad by Dr.Quad.
You rock Mike.
New color scheme is absolutely beautiful! Hands down!
great way to start off Sunday 🔥🔥
My maaan, thanks for watching
20 years ago, my buddy had a z400 with a lone star frame and long travel. One of the best quads I've ever ridden.
Good call on going retro. Gotta have that bumper blue as well though. Along with the 400 on the rear fender. Drop that red z.
6:12 i know this feeling all to well. wish she cared about my quads as much as i do lol
the new design is INCREDIBLE !!! Love it !! way better yellow and blue than yellow-black
Your enthusiasm for fulfilling your childhood dream is contagious. While watching this video I find myself grinning ear to ear. I'm not into retro quads like you are but I do enjoy watching your videos because of your excitement and sarcastic sense of humor. And your skits are funny as hell too. I understand about being super excited about something and there is no one else around to share that excitement with. I'll tell my wife about something and she's like "Yeah okay, I don't get it. It's just a thing to me" lol
You killed it on the graphics!! i’d say definitely throw 400 on the rear fenders in that retro font.
I like the heel gaurds aluminum just like the bumper. Flows nicer
Hey Mike, I love the retro theme for the Z400. I was super stoked when you first mentioned it in the video. I have owned a z400 and a Lt250r back in the day. I had a blast on my z400 but had to sell it when the 450s came out to get one. But…. I still own a 1989 Lt250r, it’s just such a fun machine and it’s nice to be able to change up a weekend from the 450. Can’t wait for the next video to see the z400 come together.
That design is definitely not my cup of tea but to each is own. It’ll be a killer build
I had a quadzilla back in the day so I definitely like the design, I also think it would look great with the 400 on the back fenders in the same font as the old quad racers!
The little Suzuki front logo is called polydome! Love the videos mike, keep it up. Can't wait to see the finished build. Love from the UK! 🇬🇧
Bro you are by far my favorite channel on UA-cam. Love what you do. You are living the dream. I get so excited for your videos. I tell my kids to leave me alone to watch your videos everytime they come out lol. Keep up the good work.
Awesome compliment man; thank you for the love
I have an 89 Quadracer--they are an underrated machine. They don't handle as well as the R but with the right mods that engine rips. In case you didn't notice, the A-arms on the 89 are white. The frame color is Champion Blue, but Ford Blue is a close match--which you may find in powder coat.
Fun fact - Yoshimura DID make an in-between pea shooter (as we call it) in their quiet core kit. "All Pro Systems come with a two-piece end cap, which has a 98DB spark arrestor insert. TEC-KIT option also has a 96DB and 93DB quiet inserts which are USFS approved." You have the 93db insert. I have no idea how hard the 96db insert would be to track down - but it EXISTS!
You not only offering the seat cover but offering to install and pay for shipping is awesome
Lovin this build series just for the support I see going back n forth
I actually got a 1988 rm250 engine in my profile photo hahaha. Nothing like that vivid blue man I love it.
Your videos are always excellent Michael. I’ve never owned a quad or atv just dirt bikes but i still really enjoy your videos and humor👍🏻
Maybe a little blue around the light Like the 500.
Imagine not fully supporting this dudes channel in every way possible. Keep the builds coming my dude!
New retro design is sweet!
That blue seat looks like spit in there. Idk about the blue to black fade on the new graphic design even though it went Grey to black originally. Respect for all the time and effort
LOVE the retro color theme! It's amazing how you can do all that and design things the way you do on the computer. Blows my mind. This is my favorite project you have done so far and that's saying a lot bro.
Love the idea of the blue. It would be cool if you did a rendering of it with a blue hood around the lights. You always do the coolest builds no matter what direction you go with it.
looks good. Defiantly put the 400 on the rear fenders to complete the special addition look.
Do the new build them it’s a cool idea and will look great when it’s finished. Keep up the AMAZING work Mike you are my favorite UA-camr see you in the next video Mike.🤘
Awesome compliment man, thank you for the love 🤘
The spooky music on the rusty frame shots 😂😱😱😱
Dude pls but those a arm guards in your store. I need those
totally agree with you on the OEM parts!! the more time that passes, the more I appreciate the OEM stuff. keep them plastics out of the sun and out from under the florescent lights!
Hell yeah! Absolutely love the retro scheme. Pumped for this build!
I don't know anything about quads but I love your content bro. Very informative at the same time entertaining.
Seeing all the z400 content reminds me of the fun times i had riding with a friend whos no longer with us. His z was a monster
I like the design , like the colors, i think gold rims would be pretty cool instead of the black or polished wheels
This is awesome i wish i had the time and space to do this
My side plastics showed up the exact same way, one was mint the other looked roughed up a little. I wasn’t worried about it because of the graphics going over it
I may have a set of wheels factory Z400 I’ll look when I go back in garage
Wow, Love that REDO BANSHEE shirt!! Thank you for the represent.
Go with Lt theme . Great idea and can't wait to see this done . Is a blue hood out of the question
I love the new look I have a 92 lt 250 r can't wait to see it when you finish it
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing and The idea of an actual period correct rebuild is so awesome because you just don't see anyone ever do that. Getting OEM cosmetics these days is almost like buying the aftermarket crap ... it is hit or miss if you are going to get a good part or not. I bought an OEM headlight for my 2005-2007 400ex and the very first ride in the rain, it leaked inside and I had to tear it apart and re-seal it ... also my OEM rear fenders were crooked! I have had other imperfections with OEM parts ... you just never know. It has gotten much worse after 2020 (after the global virus meltdown) ... I can't wait to see this machine when it's done!
I love the unboxing videos like you said this is stuff many of us don’t get to experience and thanks for sharing the excitement with us. 🤘
Ever used PPF on the new plastics to protect them?
Your videos are truly a blessing man. Been watching for I wanna say a couple years now, but your videos remind me of my father and I as a kid working on quads in the garage and this restoration reminds me of when we used to go to Action Honda in FL and id smell the New Tires and Plastics in the showroom while my dad talked with the parts counter....Wish we could live in those days forever and you are creating a small piece of that
Dude this is an awesome comment - this is the reason I do this. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad I can bring back some good memories for you.
Awesome job on the retro design! That is gonna be well worth your time. I prefer the silver heel guards BUT the blue is more factory looking. Keep up the good work Mike!
Awesome seeing you representing Redo Banshee parts ! I’d stick with the original idea but if you can get your hands on another Z400 or KFX do the old school design using the KFX hood in blue
I'm honestly so stoked to see this thing finished keep up the great work Mike! love the videos
Man I wish they was all full custom
might be able to buff that haze out
The LTR450 had the yellow and blue theme.
I'm interested to heatr that yoshi with the little core
Always a good day when Mike posts 💪💪💪
Oh yeah, love that retro look!
The old school Suzuki yellow and blue was one of the best color combos of all time!
I have an 08 SV650 motor in the garage, ive been waiting for a Z400 chassis on marketplace to do a swap.
Blue decal on the front around the headlight to look more like the 250. Silver heel guards.
The blue on yellow looks awesome! Glad you are making it your own!
Exhaust heat shield could be blue
Maybe the plastic piece between lights blue? Not sure about that though
Chrome heel guards, blue pegs, blue front bumper. Lil contrast but looks like a limited edition throwback. I think you're right tho. Too much of one color makes it look like a blob lol
Michael, digging the retro Z400. Can we see a LTR450 in the near future as well? 🤔 Maybe a marketplace find and restore. Just an idea from a Suzuki guy!
I raced a z400 in some xc races, absolutely amazing machines! Can’t wait to see what you do with yours man!
Looks killer with the retro design. Maybe change the Z400 in the mid where it is originally to faded blue instead of black. Love watching your work, such a perfectionist.
I like the idea of the 400 in the retro front on the rear fenders. Enjoy your videos
You could put a blue kfx 400 hood ,like an after-market blue one in order to replicate the old school look even more
Yup had a brand new 03 kfx400 front shock tower mounts cracked and the hollow swingarm pivot bolt broke and was sliding out while riding luckly i noticed had low hours on it too. Had a solid swingarm pivot bolt made since the dealer and Kawi wouldnt do anything about it. I did a whole gusset kit on my frame back then.
Think you should try to make the front bumper blue.thx for the good vid
I know this goin be fire 🔥 z400 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
When you popped out those 03 pogo sticks red shocks ; it immediately took me back to 2003 and I remembered my first ever 03 white LTZ400 😢😢 That thing meant the whole world to me as it was my first ever sports quad which i fall in love with and my dad bought it for me when i was 15 (high school days) and maaaan I used it every day after school and learned a lot... But unfortunately it was stolen and man it was HARD for me... I was lucky to have such a great dad and he bought me another 05 yellow LTZ400 and to this day i still loves her to death 😍🔥... But 03 z400s hits really for me 😢
I can like the video before I even watch it because I know it’ll be good.
When I got my 2004 z400 back in 2008 it was white an black an show room condition it was my dream quad I’ve always wanted lol I rode it for years an that quad was reliable an fun . Then before I sold it I freshen it up with yellow plastics an new bumpers an the thing looked sick . I regret selling that baby . I’ll get another z400 soon it has to be all original and I think I like the white an black plastics better than yellow . But this is ganna be a sick build bro your ganna love this quad once you get her running good
The 03 hard a problem with the upper shock mounts they would shear off when jumping to big
Awesome video Michael. Love the direction you're taking with it. The blue definitely pops more than the black. I agree with putting 400 on the rear fenders too.
Love the vids man!🤘
Thank you Danielle!
Praise god for the people that threw in to help with this build I think that’s awesome we should help our boy in any way we can
literally wait for a new video after I watch each video love the content man keep it up
Love this Z400. Totally agree OEM is the best this is super cool 👍🏻
Love the content and retro look, only thing I’d change is the heel guard color, keep them aluminum to match the front grab bar and subframe. 👊
Those are the best oem tire that come on the ltz!!!!!! God I miss mine .
OMG Mike. Really looking forward to this one. Blue seat 👍Black to blue fade tank graphics 👍 Unsure on the blue heel guards.
What way ya gonna go pal. 😉 It's gonna look cool, I'm sure of it. 👍
This is a positive direction for this project to go in. FWIW, if you're going to do the heel guards in blue, you might as well do the bumper.
Awesome video Mike, love the retro look but I like the silver heal guards
I love the retro color theme. You need to consider 1. White a-arms 2. Gold/yellow, or blue, or black handlebars, definitely not grey. 3 it needs the numbers on the rear fenders.
New build scheme is great.
The graphics really pop with the added blue.👌
As much as I was looking forward to the oem graphics, yours are gonna look so much better. Love the retro look!
You are really doing what my ideal Z400 would be. When I still had mine, I got the frame painted blue, and was working on graphics to mimic the LT500, but with a big '400' down the rear fender. I can't wait to see this one finished
My take on the redesign is you are on the right track but id go all in carrying over all the old quad racer graphics including the ones on the tank and blue nose center piece and 400 decals on the rear fenders.
That's just my opinion and i see what you were trying to do to tie in the stock z graphics into a retro theme. I think id leave the foot pegs black and maybe the heel guards in black or leave them silver to blend in with bumper and a arms.
Anyways Mike, keep up the great work! 37:00 37:00 37:00
Been keeping up with all builds since the early banshee builds, this is by far the one I’m most hyped for! Great work Mike!
The mad mechanic Michael sabo I'm watching🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍
Build theme is badass throw that 400 on the rear fender that’ll make it!
Previous Mike “it’s not gonna be a show quad. New Mike “it’s gonna be a show quad” this man is going places, Killing it Man!!