I can't get a straight answer.

Do the 2004 Z400s and Kawasaski KFX 400s have strengthened frames for 2004? Yes or No?

I don't want to buy until I hear for real that this problem has been addressed. If you know please post!

Thanks
LPP

 

From what my buddy has yes. They swapped them out a few months after the axles.

 

Not for sure if they have or not. I'm like you I have heard they have but not from reputable source. Mine is an 03 and I haven't had any problems but I got it this year so maybe it was stengthened.

 

Whats the difference between what your buddy has and the other ones you've seen?

 

Suzuki makes reliability changes in the production run. Axles were taken care of as soon as they knew a problem exsisted. Same thing with the frame. The main weak part of the frame is the upper shock mounts. I have seen some the later model Z's and the welds look better but that is all they have done to the shock mounts. No extra gusset. I highly doubt the other weak spots have been addressed being that most are having problems at the upper shock mounts.

My Z is one year old (53 hours) and I have some paint chipping (does not mean cracked) at the upper shock mounts, but that is also where I place my tie-down hooks for transporting. I don't jump big. Have not crashed it. Ride lots of wheelies. I know that within a couple years I will have to do something with the frame but right now it is still good for my use.

If you are that worried about the frame you can either have the frame gusseted, buy a new frame from an aftermarket company or just buy a different machine.

 

If you still get one and are worried about it and want to get it gusseted or think about buying an aftermarket frame try getting a good welder to go over the welds first and gusett them. You will save 100's of dollars and it is just as good as what lonestar or whoever does for $700.00.

 

Pudslinger, you don't even ride hard enough to worry about it. Your frame won't crack, so don't lose sleep over it. Now your axle......

 

Hey there queertease, dang it I mean qwerty. I read your other post that says you're going to make me look ignorant well you're doing a heck of a job, keep it up. Why don't you use some of your vast knowledge to help some of these people with their questions instead of ragin on their bikes. I know most of you knowledge is about g*y **** and rectal lubricants but hey whatever floats a guys boat, I guess. I ride my bike plenty hard to have got a crack in the frame if it was faulty but hey, if you want me to ride it as hard as you do your neutered chiawawa I'm sorry I just can't seem to do it. But in all seriousness kiss my a@@ you better squash this beef you've got with me or maybe I'll make you look ignorant, it don't seem to be to hard to do since you seem to be helping me.

 

Qwerty(hairy taco) you live in South Dakota? Hell, thats not to far away. In fact, its only 400 miles, according to map quest!!!!!!!! I'm about sick of your a$$ and would love to throw some roost in your face! Or do I smell a hairy taco! I bet we can find a MX track some where in the middle. I'm game, are you?

 

44b PM me loser and let's set it up.

Pudslinger it is too easy to expose your ignorence. Little hint, if you want to find somecracks, check the area around the top of the shock mounts. If you actually ride your quad it WILL be cracked.