Bone Stock Suzuki LTR 450 Test. We've wanted one of these for a long time and it's finally here. Time to find out what kind of machine this will be on the trails.
Nice looking machine! I have an 06 it's absolutely my favorite of all time. Glad to see someone making content with one. Can't wait to see what you guys do with it.
I appreciate that brother! We're working on a lot more of these sport quad tests, even though they don't do as well as some of my other videos, they're by far my favorite to do..
Awesome bike Bro! Had my 09 from new and trying to keep it as factory as possible. Had my Yoshi RS-5 and C/B fitted from new and after running in did the Pro Design foam intake kit and removed the lid. I trail ride mine and replaced the tyres with 21” fronts & 20” rears for better clearance and bite. I’ve also gone +1 on front and rear sprockets as she’d like to stall on slow technical stuff. I also fitted some higher bend bars and ODI grips to ease up the arm pump. My regulator/rectifier burnt out and the occasional battery other than that it’s been a solid unit and I ride with mates on Raptor700’s, KTM525’s and Banshees and each one has its own strong point. We ride beach and bush in Aus! 🤙🏼 Sports quads FTW!!!
Very cool!! My Raptor is my primary ride, I just always wanted an LTR.. It's a fair weather bike because I want to keep it mint as possible.. Thanks for checking it out!
@@DirtObseXXion I had 0 issues with it. I had a bad battery once, but that was from hard riding. Eventually you will either burn one out, or break one of the cells in it.
I have an 07 yellow LTR450 since new, and have ran into plenty of problems over the years, but refuse to get rid of it. I originally had it set up for the MX track but over the years I do way more trail riding, and have it set up for GNCC style of riding and man it’s a beautiful trail machine now after throwing an unknown amount of ca$h at it man it flys over huge trail roots like they weren’t even there.Had other quads and MX bikes come and go, but the LTR has always been the King of the heard. Hahaa. Great videos buddy, and keep the quad life alive ! 😎
You boys could line them quads up the right way and make a rainbow with all the colors, awesome machine, I remember seeing it at Brian's and I was drooling
Hey guys this is Charlie the original owner of this bike. It set a couple years and when I got it out it would bog down. I pulled tank, put new swirl filter and cleared all fuel lines. There is a screen right before the fuel pump, I bet that needs cleaned. Awesome video, miss seeing her in my garage.
I pulled tank and put new swirl filter and cage Feb of last year. The original filter was disinigrating so I cleared fuel lines with gas and then compress air. It was running great so I thought I had all the contaminants out.
I always here of the filter going bad on those, might wanna delete that and get a normal automotive filter. Check the injectors and clean them thoroughly. Looks like a awesome machine, there’s a reason everyone always wants the breather box’s and spindles from them, great handling quad, congrats on getting one, love your channel.
The LTR around that time (2009) was the fastest of all the 450’s. We had numerous quads Honda’s and Yamaha’s and raced them up comp hill. Only the Raptor 700R was faster up the hill toward the top.
Bought an '06 when new. Still have the bike today. Never had a fuel system issue but had some funny fouled spark plug problems. If the issue still persists throw a new plug in it.
@@DirtObseXXion still running all the original fuel system. Going on 3 years on this particular ltr. It's been to rush offroad, brimstone, and several other places so far
When I owned a LTZ 400 I always wanted one of those.. Thought that was one bad ass quad. That sucker looks sweet! The bogging down maybe injector or fuel pump giving up? Cool intro!!
Check the swirl filter on the shifter side under the tank. Best to just delete it with a in line filter. Outstanding video I enjoyed it. I’ve built a bunch of ltr’s engines. I’m currently in a parking lot right now as we speak trading my YFZ450R for another one. I swear 😂😂
I was looking at one of these but didn't get one for the same reason you're stated. I sold my 450R because it wasn't real good for the slow trail riding I do either thing looks awesome though
Love this. I had an 06 and my number was 255 for Jeremiah Jones (2) and Doug Gust (55). They were putting in work on those ltz400s and really kicked it off when they got the Ltr.
We've got a z400 right now that we got from Jeremiah Jones, it was his son's! He's still got a ton of LTR parts. Jeremiah Jones and Bill Ballance are from our area..
@@richardatchley-uy2jd I know it! I need to make some tribute films or something to guys like that.. This new generation doesn't know how badass those dudes were.. I remember seeing Huevos Grande 7 and Wes Miller saying Bill was the greatest quad rider of all time..
love the ltr450 . its my favorite handling 450 of all . it even handles a spot on the trail at the training compound i ride at , better than my 250r . in fact its getting rebuilt by Jeremiah Jones at this moment and my buddy will be getting it back at Loretta Lynns mx national . it was blown up at Ariona pass mx national a couple weeks ago lol . so long story short im going to get to ride a Jeremiah Jones built ltr450 at Lorettas lol . i have a test ride video of it before jones got it , i should do another and post them on youtube
@@DirtObseXXion sweet yall should meet up . i met this chick that bought his old track while i was at decker training in the off season . she was the former champ trying to get the title back
I never understood the “best handling sport quad” thing. Great machine, was so pumped when it came out, but 50 inches wide and 18” tires is a huge advantage. I still fell the yfz is the best handling machine. Anyway great review! Cool machine to own!
Definitely the lowest center of gravity and I was really impressed with some of the attention to detail in the design, but I can see the YFZ as a better off track machine stock..
I owned a 2006 LTR450 and a 2009 YFZ450R and hands down the LTR was a way better handling machine , I’ve owned 250r , KFX450R, LTR450 , banshees , YFZ450R and the LTR is and was the best machine ever made
That thing is a beauty! When i was waiting for my Raptor order to come in i had an opportunity to buy one . Same exact color combo as yours and was just as clean, I couldn't believe it . I did pass on it to just wait for the Raptor. Would have been nice to have it in the stable too! I look forward to the build up. I got to get out to your neck of the woods to ride one of these days, I really enjoy your videos. 🤘
@@DirtObseXXion without a doubt. Im a native ny'er moved here 10 yrs ago. Tired of dust and ...dust lol. Miss me some good woods trails! Although i do love that I can leave my driveway and drive anywhere really.
@@ononewheel7 I bought mine in 2014 for 800 dollars with a Grenaded motor one owner never changed the oil put about 2500 into the motor and she eats love it although these are the biggest pita machine you can buy
i have this new from the dealer i have the clear clutch cover... 120 fdt camel backs easy ripped my nerfs off 2 times im gong back to my original pegs pegs only nice hollow for your feet to hold on too
20s on the back, 13/38 sprockets, ccp or precision stabilizer, bcc skids skid plate, replace Swirl filter, and clean filters in injector and fuel pump.... you’ll be happy
@@DirtObseXXion can’t wait for the video! I have 3 rides on my ltr so far and love it!... just wish I could find a good set of un cut yellow plastics lol
The first thing to do if you haven’t already is to go on Facebook and join the group called ‘Ltr450HQ’. Once you’re in there, go to the ‘Files’ tab on the group’s main page. You’ll find two PDFs that you’ll want to save. One is the official Suzuki service manual, and the other is a compilation of LTR information and tribal knowledge. Both documents are invaluable for the maintenance of these discontinued machines. The Ltr450HQ group itself is also invaluable because it’s full of people that have been riding and racing LTRs since they first came out. That said, the bogging down is most likely the injector. If the injector is giving you trouble I would take the time while you have the bike open to clean the entire fuel path from the tank to the injector. -Clean the swirl filter bowl -clean/replace the swirl filter element -DO NOT replace the swirl filter assembly with an inline fuel filter -clean the fuel pump assembly out, including the little filter attached to the pump inside the assembly -check that the fuel pump is making pressure to spec -clean the fuel pressure regulator out as best you can. Some of them can be a turd to remove because the threaded inserts spin out on the bottom of the plastic gas tank. -check that the fuel pressure regulator is outputting correctly -remove and clean the injector, including the little metal filter on the back of the injector. I’m sure you know how to do that, but if you don’t take it to an injector shop, it’s not expensive to have it checked and cleaned. -might as well check the spark plug while it’s opened up If it’s still giving you problems after all of that, there are some other common issues that I haven’t personally run into yet, including Throttle Position Sensor, valve adjustments, etc. Good luck and looking forward to more LTR content!
I bought my 06ltr a few years ago, it had a cherry bomb on it with air lid cut and fit with an outer wear screen and after market exhaust. The cherry bomb was pushing too much fuel and it was getting in the oil making it easy to stall and back fire so I took it off and put a power commander on it. Just watch for the rev extend plug to burn out and ruin the air fuels
I was having the same problems on my 07. The thing that finally fixed it is I replaced the entire fuel system all with OEM hoses, replaced the fuel pump had the injector clean, replaced the swirl bag filter and replaced the gas cap. The gas caps breakdown on these and causes the the fuel system to clog up. Also do NOT do the swirl bag delete its a old mod myth.
Sounds like great advice, I hadn't thought of the gas cap, the rest of the parts are ordered.. I want to keep it near stock as possible so I don't want to delete the swirl filter or put an online filter in it..
@@DirtObseXXion The key is just to replace everything all at ounce instead of trouble shooting it. I went to a exploded diagram and ordered all the OME fuel hoses I needed and went with a ebay fuel pump.
Do not listen to this guy. You’ll waste a lot of money for nothing. The biggest issue with the ltr450 fuel system is the swirl filter design. The bowl rust which clogs the filter fast and starves the fuel pump. The swirl filter delete is a old mod but not a myth and works great if done right. The only problem that ever happens is when people don’t use a high enough micron filtration in-line filter or use too small of one which could do the same thing as having a clog swirl filter and starve the full pump. Done…your welcome…
Yo - why dont you do an update video of your Sportsman 1000. Reliability? Problems? Upgrades? Updated Thoughts? Im sure you know that many people have areas of concerns about non japanese quads - and hey I know you ride the heck out of your sportsman - If its holding up great - I think many of us normal riding folks have nothing to worry about. lol. Thanks for the Videos - Keep up the good work brother
It's getting an XC style build done on it, should be done in a few weeks.. The build is for ATVonDemand so it will be featured there before we do another video on it..
YOOOOO... Just the other day I was wondering about how much I liked the z400 tough as nails loved them so I very curious how well the 450s are on trails before I decide to purchase one ... Shame they quit making them tho so I'll have to settle for a used one I'd say but idc lol
Pretty sure I'll be at popcorn this weekend, hope I can get to meet you. What class will you be running? I have a red trx450 with a blue seat.... Great video btw.
I'm on the hunt now for one of these but the problem is the few ive found either people want outrageously high prices for them or they're beaten the crap out of
Just bought an ltr. Haven't really rode it bc I see oil on the dip stick but not in the bottom end where u put 400ml. Is there something wrong with that?
If you run it a little and the oil is showing good on the dip stick I think you're gonna ok.. But search ltr oil change because I remember watching a racer doing a video that explained it... I haven't changed the oil in this one yet
Got an 08 ltr450 and it’s having the same issues that you talked about towards the end, I know this video was 3 years old if you could please lmk what it was and how you fixed it I would really appreciate it
Yeah brother.. It's normally one or a combination of 3 possible things.. The fuel system is crazy.. 1st thing to check is the swirl filter under the tank, that gets clogged easily.. Mine looked like a used coffee pouch.. They're fairly easy to replace.. Next is the fuel pump by the riders left leg, the filter on that can get clogged as well and last is the injector which is under the as well towards the seat.. It could be any one or combination of those things.. The swirl filter and injector are fairly cheap, a pump is on the higher side. Good luck 👍
My buddy has one these for sale. Reason I mention this is because I plan on trying to start racing some next season. Is this a good one to start off with? I wanna try do some gncc and arena cross if there's any near Georgia. Thanks for any input
The LTR is kind of a mixed bag.. On one hand it's probably one of, if not the best 450 race quad ever built.. On the other, it can be temperamental and the aftermarket support isn't as good as a 450r or yfz... If you were doing mx, I'd say yeah definitely go for it.. But for xc it's a little wide and geared high.. That's not a big issue because you can just change the sprockets.. We see guys race xc on them all the time, but it's fewer every year.. If you want to get serious about racing and building your quad, it might be a better idea to go with something more common.. Check out mid south XC they might have races near you..
@@keepgrinding99 Endless aftermarket support on that one.. Like I said, I love LTRs, they're definitely my favorite, but if you're getting into racing you're gonna want parts to be readily available! Good luck brother, let us know how you make out!
Had the same problem with mine. It’s most likely the swirl filter under the tank. Bad design. Delete it and run a in-line fuel filter with at least a 32 micron filtration and you’ll be all good.
The trx450 is going have by far the best aftermarket support.. I prefer the ltr450 but they can be finicky and the 09s and up had transmission issues.. I wouldn't get a ds450 unless it was mint and fairly cheap.. They were good machines but there wasn't a ton of them so parts would be hard to find..
I'm sorry I missed this comment.. the kfx450 didn't come out until 08, they weren't popular with racers but we like them as trail machines. They should be considered a really good 400cc class atv vs a racer 450.. The ltr was way ahead of its time, we had an 08 yfz450 and it didn't compare well in anyway against the ltr.. New YFZs do, but they had some significant changes from 2009 and up..
We've been looking for awhile, only found one other in that last few months in decent shape but it wasn't running because it had been sitting for 10 years... By the time we tried to message the guy it was already gone.. They're tough to find..
@@DirtObseXXion yeah that would be the same with utilities too some of those are hard to find that aint all ragged out and shit hell some of em are wantin an ungodly expensive price for em even the junk ones are goin for high dollar these days but those good deals are out there if a person is willin to look for em
@@DirtObseXXion indeed and ive gotten some damn good deals over the years and made some bad ones too hell my latest one i got an 2000 rancher es 4x4 for $100 but it sat for long time and is a high milage machine but still too nice a 4 wheeler to just let go to waste so no more than i gave for it im gonna put a few dollars into it and bring it back to life
Actually yes.. We got a second LTR450 to do trail mods.. We found the original OEM parts on this one, all the way down to the safety DVD that came with it when you buy em.. We decided this one would have as few wrenches turned on it as possible and left completely stock. Our other one is ready to go, same quad, very clean in White. We're waiting on an OEM graphics kit to come in then we'll do a trail update and hopefully a comparison to a new YFZ...
@@DirtObseXXion your probably right about the injector, i personally dont own an ltr, and im sure you have already checked for bad gas and the plug. next move for me would be the injector,but again i ride an trx so not a expert.
Dont know why sport quads are not as popular as they once were i prefer it over getting stuck in the mud on a 4x4 to messy and to much work i love whippin through trails and changing gears
@@johnnydrama8709 They were just designed better than everything else in every way (except fuel system) the center of gravity and suspension is phenomenal right outta the box
@@johnnydrama8709 Replace the swirl filter, pump, and injector.. Some guys do an inline filter instead of the factory swirl filter but we wanted to keep this machine as close to stock as possible.. The fuel system is just very early fuel injection tech so it's prone to issues
pull out the injector and clean it out using carb cleaner and a battery. plenty of vids out there on how to, sure u prolly already know how too lol. might just need to get a vortex tho
It's got the cherry bomb on it.. It sat for awhile so I ordered a new swirl filter and injector.. It runs great sometimes so I'm sure it's nothing crazy..
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That LTR is soooo clean! These quads have always been my favorite. Never letting my 06’ get out of my hands.
Heck yeah!
Don't ever sell it you will regret it.
You’re doing the ATV community a justice for focusing on the #savesportquads movement. Hero’s don’t always wear capes.
I'm just a man 😘 🤣🤣🤣🤘
That intro...we’ve gotta build a campfire and recreate that! This is the equivalent to a 4 stroke Banshee!!!!!!
Not really that would be either the trx450 or Yamaha sport quads
@@LolliWANG505 I’ve owned them all and this has a unique punch the other 450s don’t have
@@flyingbriando5521 Then you mean it's unique like a tacate 4 cuz banshees are a dime a dozen not unique or rare.
@@LolliWANG505 I’m talking power delivery only
That’s the cleanest LTR I’ve ever seen 🔥 awesome review as always!! #FAFB🏁
FAFB!!
Than you have not seen mine 😜
Nice looking machine! I have an 06 it's absolutely my favorite of all time. Glad to see someone making content with one. Can't wait to see what you guys do with it.
Thanks dude! Appreciate you checking us out!
I just found your channel! I am so impressed with the quality of your vids and the honesty/down to earthiness lol! Great work buds!
I appreciate that brother! We're working on a lot more of these sport quad tests, even though they don't do as well as some of my other videos, they're by far my favorite to do..
Awesome bike Bro!
Had my 09 from new and trying to keep it as factory as possible. Had my Yoshi RS-5 and C/B fitted from new and after running in did the Pro Design foam intake kit and removed the lid. I trail ride mine and replaced the tyres with 21” fronts & 20” rears for better clearance and bite. I’ve also gone +1 on front and rear sprockets as she’d like to stall on slow technical stuff. I also fitted some higher bend bars and ODI grips to ease up the arm pump.
My regulator/rectifier burnt out and the occasional battery other than that it’s been a solid unit and I ride with mates on Raptor700’s, KTM525’s and Banshees and each one has its own strong point. We ride beach and bush in Aus! 🤙🏼
Sports quads FTW!!!
Very cool!! My Raptor is my primary ride, I just always wanted an LTR.. It's a fair weather bike because I want to keep it mint as possible.. Thanks for checking it out!
My '08 I owned is still one of my favorite machines of all time.
Sweet! Any fuel system issues?? Thanks for checking out the vid brother!
@@DirtObseXXion I had 0 issues with it. I had a bad battery once, but that was from hard riding. Eventually you will either burn one out, or break one of the cells in it.
Your transmission holding up??
I have an 07 yellow LTR450 since new, and have ran into plenty of problems over the years, but refuse to get rid of it. I originally had it set up for the MX track but over the years I do way more trail riding, and have it set up for GNCC style of riding and man it’s a beautiful trail machine now after throwing an unknown amount of ca$h at it man it flys over huge trail roots like they weren’t even there.Had other quads and MX bikes come and go, but the LTR has always been the King of the heard. Hahaa. Great videos buddy, and keep the quad life alive ! 😎
It's definitely a sweet ride.. Fuel system is a bit finicky tho..
So clean, something about the LTR’s I’ve always liked. Very well put together vid.
Thanks! Closest thing to 2-stroke power you can get from a 4stroker, that's probably what you liked 😁👍
@@DirtObseXXion 2 stroke power with 4 stroke durability
Cleanest one I've seen since they were new! Thats pretty amazing.
Thanks! We decided to preserve this one and got another one to rip on!
Man that thing is spotless! Should be a fun one to add to the stable. 👍👍
Thanks Rick!
I'm glad I came across this channel great review
Thanks dude!!
Awesome vid, sport quads are life
Thanks brother!
You boys could line them quads up the right way and make a rainbow with all the colors, awesome machine, I remember seeing it at Brian's and I was drooling
Well Lando... That's what we always had in mind 🤣🤣🤣🤘
@@DirtObseXXion I realized what that could have meant and I want to make it clear I did not mean it in that way hahaha
Hey guys this is Charlie the original owner of this bike. It set a couple years and when I got it out it would bog down. I pulled tank, put new swirl filter and cleared all fuel lines. There is a screen right before the fuel pump, I bet that needs cleaned. Awesome video, miss seeing her in my garage.
Hey Charlie!! Thanks! So the swirl filter is pretty new then? I'll start with the screen... I promise me and Brian will take great care of her!!
I pulled tank and put new swirl filter and cage Feb of last year. The original filter was disinigrating so I cleared fuel lines with gas and then compress air. It was running great so I thought I had all the contaminants out.
@@charliemaulden1747 OK thanks Charlie!
Simply fantastic!
Thanks!
It's like flying without leaving the ground - lol - good stuff DirtXX
Thanks Q!!
That’s what a 450 quad feels like. All of them
That Suzuki looks fun great showing guys enjoyed watching left a big 👍123 have a fun weekend my friends 👋😎
Thanks Chas!
That’s probably the only wheeler I haven’t rode. Good intro!
We'll have to fix that!
I always here of the filter going bad on those, might wanna delete that and get a normal automotive filter. Check the injectors and clean them thoroughly. Looks like a awesome machine, there’s a reason everyone always wants the breather box’s and spindles from them, great handling quad, congrats on getting one, love your channel.
Thank you!!!
Should I see the oil in the bottom end too when checking it?
Love Suzuki!
Wow that thing is so clean, so hard to find don't ever get rid of that thing
Beautiful unit love my 08!
Sweet! Thanks!!!
The LTR around that time (2009) was the fastest of all the 450’s. We had numerous quads Honda’s and Yamaha’s and raced them up comp hill. Only the Raptor 700R was faster up the hill toward the top.
I need a cigarette after that comment... and I don't even smoke
@@DirtObseXXion Me too...after seeing that ass shot of that 450 and your tank top!
@@DirtObseXXion - LMAO! 🤣
Bought an '06 when new. Still have the bike today. Never had a fuel system issue but had some funny fouled spark plug problems. If the issue still persists throw a new plug in it.
oh the good ole days bring one back Suzuki
Got a 2007 myself and mostly trail ride and hill climb. Never had any problems with it and it's definitely my favorite 450
Nice! I still don't have all the kinks worked out yet but all the important stuff is solid.. Do you still have the swirl filter or did you bypass it?
@@DirtObseXXion still running all the original fuel system. Going on 3 years on this particular ltr. It's been to rush offroad, brimstone, and several other places so far
I love 450 quads. So much fun
Heck yeah!
A part of me died when I found out he got rid of it! Glad it stayed in the area though. Get extra life insurance chad!!
We might be able to work out deal for that yfz you got... 😉
When I owned a LTZ 400 I always wanted one of those.. Thought that was one bad ass quad. That sucker looks sweet! The bogging down maybe injector or fuel pump giving up? Cool intro!!
The z400 is pretty sweet too! Thanks KC! I got new filters and an injector on the way.. Hopefully that helps
dude,thats so nasty!!!! im so glad u guys got a 450, and what a 450 to pick! love it
Thanks man!!
Check the swirl filter on the shifter side under the tank. Best to just delete it with a in line filter. Outstanding video I enjoyed it. I’ve built a bunch of ltr’s engines. I’m currently in a parking lot right now as we speak trading my YFZ450R for another one. I swear 😂😂
Yes, that was it! Awesome that you're getting another one!
I was looking at one of these but didn't get one for the same reason you're stated. I sold my 450R because it wasn't real good for the slow trail riding I do either thing looks awesome though
I love my 08 ltr450 so far no issues 🙌 my favorite atv
It's pretty sweet!
Love this. I had an 06 and my number was 255 for Jeremiah Jones (2) and Doug Gust (55). They were putting in work on those ltz400s and really kicked it off when they got the Ltr.
We've got a z400 right now that we got from Jeremiah Jones, it was his son's! He's still got a ton of LTR parts. Jeremiah Jones and Bill Ballance are from our area..
@DirtObseXXion that's awesome!!! Bill Balance, I ain't heard that name in forever!!
@@richardatchley-uy2jd I know it! I need to make some tribute films or something to guys like that.. This new generation doesn't know how badass those dudes were.. I remember seeing Huevos Grande 7 and Wes Miller saying Bill was the greatest quad rider of all time..
@DirtObseXXion Huevos 7 was badass!!! All of them are but that's the first one I watched.
I had the white and blue one and it was stolen it was a very sad day. I loved that thing!
God I love you guys...I just bought a trx 450r because of you.
That's awesome!!!
I wish I never sold my 06 trx450r
love the ltr450 . its my favorite handling 450 of all . it even handles a spot on the trail at the training compound i ride at , better than my 250r . in fact its getting rebuilt by Jeremiah Jones at this moment and my buddy will be getting it back at Loretta Lynns mx national . it was blown up at Ariona pass mx national a couple weeks ago lol . so long story short im going to get to ride a Jeremiah Jones built ltr450 at Lorettas lol . i have a test ride video of it before jones got it , i should do another and post them on youtube
Jeremiah Jones is another legend I should have mentioned.. He's from our neck of the woods too..
@@DirtObseXXion sweet yall should meet up . i met this chick that bought his old track while i was at decker training in the off season . she was the former champ trying to get the title back
Hands down the freshest quad ever made
Agreed
More great content as usual. Would be fun to get some sport quad riders together.
Thanks man!! Where you from?
@@DirtObseXXion Central NC
All I can say is At lest one of those thumb kickers I might have to get one of those LTR’s
Lol!! Thanks Justin!
Big John who used to drive the factory Suzuki rig said you have to change the fuel filters often. That is likely the issue.
Do the Z-400 fuel injection models have the same issues? I’m on a 03 carbureted Z-400 and love it. It has been a great bike.
From start to finish, FULL QUADRACER PORN. Very well done.. oh and of course....
Longlivethefourtrax250r🤗
Lol! Thanks!
3 years production is really short makes me wonder how’s many’s really out there
It’s so underrated!
I never understood the “best handling sport quad” thing. Great machine, was so pumped when it came out, but 50 inches wide and 18” tires is a huge advantage. I still fell the yfz is the best handling machine. Anyway great review! Cool machine to own!
Definitely the lowest center of gravity and I was really impressed with some of the attention to detail in the design, but I can see the YFZ as a better off track machine stock..
I owned a 2006 LTR450 and a 2009 YFZ450R and hands down the LTR was a way better handling machine , I’ve owned 250r , KFX450R, LTR450 , banshees , YFZ450R and the LTR is and was the best machine ever made
That thing is a beauty! When i was waiting for my Raptor order to come in i had an opportunity to buy one . Same exact color combo as yours and was just as clean, I couldn't believe it . I did pass on it to just wait for the Raptor. Would have been nice to have it in the stable too! I look forward to the build up. I got to get out to your neck of the woods to ride one of these days, I really enjoy your videos. 🤘
I'll always have a Raptor.. It's the second machine that can revolve around a little bit.. Yeah you should definitely head east and see some trees!!!
@@DirtObseXXion without a doubt. Im a native ny'er moved here 10 yrs ago. Tired of dust and ...dust lol. Miss me some good woods trails! Although i do love that I can leave my driveway and drive anywhere really.
I have a LTR and I took out the stock fuel filter and got an inline filter, runs perfectly fine.
We're keeping this one 100% stock. We got a 2nd one to set up for trails.. These things are incredible quads!
Man someday i will have one of these 😬
I hope so! Crazy to think what you could do with it
@@DirtObseXXion if i get one im making a mx hybrid out of it 😬😬😬
@@ononewheel7 I bought mine in 2014 for 800 dollars with a Grenaded motor one owner never changed the oil put about 2500 into the motor and she eats love it although these are the biggest pita machine you can buy
@@Shane.C id love to score one still
It’s been a year we’re you able to get your hands on one
i have this new from the dealer i have the clear clutch cover... 120 fdt camel backs easy ripped my nerfs off 2 times im gong back to my original pegs pegs only nice hollow for your feet to hold on too
I own a 2004 kfx 700 very fast machine had no problems with it yet bought it second hand
20s on the back, 13/38 sprockets, ccp or precision stabilizer, bcc skids skid plate, replace Swirl filter, and clean filters in injector and fuel pump.... you’ll be happy
Got it all in, just gotta find time to do the work..
@@DirtObseXXion can’t wait for the video!
I have 3 rides on my ltr so far and love it!... just wish I could find a good set of un cut yellow plastics lol
Good trail quad! Had 2 of them in the past, went to the yfz450
Because?
@@negomiltos1712 strictly cause I'm a yamaha fan. And they have the only 450 sport quad still in production.
@raydelfa1125 - Taking brand Fandom out of the equation, which one would you say is better?
I own couple of the LTR’s and i had some fuel issues as well, most likely it will be the fuel regulator under the fuel tank or the ECU. Good Luck.
Cool thanks
That's a nice ltr 👍
Thanks!
Awesome vid dude. I have an 08 and I feel like I own something super special. Anyway where did you get the old lt commercial footage from?
I know what you mean... I found those commercials on RUclips.. I geek out on old atv and motorcycle commercials.. They're friggen hilarious
The first thing to do if you haven’t already is to go on Facebook and join the group called ‘Ltr450HQ’. Once you’re in there, go to the ‘Files’ tab on the group’s main page. You’ll find two PDFs that you’ll want to save. One is the official Suzuki service manual, and the other is a compilation of LTR information and tribal knowledge. Both documents are invaluable for the maintenance of these discontinued machines. The Ltr450HQ group itself is also invaluable because it’s full of people that have been riding and racing LTRs since they first came out.
That said, the bogging down is most likely the injector. If the injector is giving you trouble I would take the time while you have the bike open to clean the entire fuel path from the tank to the injector.
-Clean the swirl filter bowl
-clean/replace the swirl filter element
-DO NOT replace the swirl filter assembly with an inline fuel filter
-clean the fuel pump assembly out, including the little filter attached to the pump inside the assembly
-check that the fuel pump is making pressure to spec
-clean the fuel pressure regulator out as best you can. Some of them can be a turd to remove because the threaded inserts spin out on the bottom of the plastic gas tank.
-check that the fuel pressure regulator is outputting
correctly
-remove and clean the injector, including the little metal filter on the back of the injector. I’m sure you know how to do that, but if you don’t take it to an injector shop, it’s not expensive to have it checked and cleaned.
-might as well check the spark plug while it’s opened
up
If it’s still giving you problems after all of that, there are some other common issues that I haven’t personally run into yet, including Throttle Position Sensor, valve
adjustments, etc.
Good luck and looking forward to more LTR content!
Wow! Awesome comment, will do all.. Thanks!!
Had an 05. Best race quad!
Great machine for sure!
Most of my Motorcycles have been from Suzuki including my current 650 Vstrom. I Bought a 2003 Polaris 500 because it was a good deal.
I've had some Suzuki bikes too but this is my first Suzuki ATV
Quad was a straight track weapon! Don’t buy this for trail riding you will hate it, has to be one of the sexiest quads ever made,in my eyes anyway.
The LTR 450 was ahead of its time
Agreed 👍
sad that yami doesn't have a nice stock sounding exhaust as the ltr
I bought my 06ltr a few years ago, it had a cherry bomb on it with air lid cut and fit with an outer wear screen and after market exhaust. The cherry bomb was pushing too much fuel and it was getting in the oil making it easy to stall and back fire so I took it off and put a power commander on it. Just watch for the rev extend plug to burn out and ruin the air fuels
I just bought an ltr a day ago. The dip stick reads fine but the bottom end cap I can't see the oil in. Is that a problem?
@@forgotten1601 sounds like an ltr.although mine I put the right amount in and doesn't even show on the stick lol
I was having the same problems on my 07. The thing that finally fixed it is I replaced the entire fuel system all with OEM hoses, replaced the fuel pump had the injector clean, replaced the swirl bag filter and replaced the gas cap. The gas caps breakdown on these and causes the the fuel system to clog up. Also do NOT do the swirl bag delete its a old mod myth.
Sounds like great advice, I hadn't thought of the gas cap, the rest of the parts are ordered.. I want to keep it near stock as possible so I don't want to delete the swirl filter or put an online filter in it..
@@DirtObseXXion The key is just to replace everything all at ounce instead of trouble shooting it. I went to a exploded diagram and ordered all the OME fuel hoses I needed and went with a ebay fuel pump.
Do you remember which ebay fuel pump? I was thinking troubleshoot it, but that makes sense to just knock it out..
@@DirtObseXXion I can't find it on my purchase history on ebay no more. But I bought one of those 20$ fuel pumps
Do not listen to this guy. You’ll waste a lot of money for nothing. The biggest issue with the ltr450 fuel system is the swirl filter design. The bowl rust which clogs the filter fast and starves the fuel pump. The swirl filter delete is a old mod but not a myth and works great if done right. The only problem that ever happens is when people don’t use a high enough micron filtration in-line filter or use too small of one which could do the same thing as having a clog swirl filter and starve the full pump. Done…your welcome…
I also have one super clean condition it's a beast
Awesome!
Hell yea I love my ltr
🤘
Fuel issue is normally the swirl filter, delete it and go with a good inline filter that should take care of bogging issue
Yep, that was part of it for sure.. Looked like a coffee filter when I changed it
Where can I get an inline filter for one at?
Yo - why dont you do an update video of your Sportsman 1000. Reliability? Problems? Upgrades? Updated Thoughts? Im sure you know that many people have areas of concerns about non japanese quads - and hey I know you ride the heck out of your sportsman - If its holding up great - I think many of us normal riding folks have nothing to worry about. lol. Thanks for the Videos - Keep up the good work brother
It's getting an XC style build done on it, should be done in a few weeks.. The build is for ATVonDemand so it will be featured there before we do another video on it..
YOOOOO... Just the other day I was wondering about how much I liked the z400 tough as nails loved them so I very curious how well the 450s are on trails before I decide to purchase one ... Shame they quit making them tho so I'll have to settle for a used one I'd say but idc lol
I'd say the z400 is a better trail machine, faster off the line too believe it or not..
I really miss these bikes. Shame what happened to the 450's. Hell, sport quads in general.
Definitely sucks
Pretty sure I'll be at popcorn this weekend, hope I can get to meet you. What class will you be running? I have a red trx450 with a blue seat.... Great video btw.
I think the Viking is planning on it 👍
@@DirtObseXXion are you going?
It was great to meet you today, sorry for your bad luck. Where did that wire come from?
I'm on the hunt now for one of these but the problem is the few ive found either people want outrageously high prices for them or they're beaten the crap out of
Where’s the other video
Just bought an ltr. Haven't really rode it bc I see oil on the dip stick but not in the bottom end where u put 400ml. Is there something wrong with that?
If you run it a little and the oil is showing good on the dip stick I think you're gonna ok.. But search ltr oil change because I remember watching a racer doing a video that explained it... I haven't changed the oil in this one yet
Got an 08 ltr450 and it’s having the same issues that you talked about towards the end, I know this video was 3 years old if you could please lmk what it was and how you fixed it I would really appreciate it
Yeah brother.. It's normally one or a combination of 3 possible things.. The fuel system is crazy.. 1st thing to check is the swirl filter under the tank, that gets clogged easily.. Mine looked like a used coffee pouch.. They're fairly easy to replace.. Next is the fuel pump by the riders left leg, the filter on that can get clogged as well and last is the injector which is under the as well towards the seat.. It could be any one or combination of those things.. The swirl filter and injector are fairly cheap, a pump is on the higher side. Good luck 👍
#savesportquads 🤘🤘
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cool
Thanks!
My ltr is bogging out when hitting the front brakes any ideas on why it does that? Loved the vid btw
Only on deceleration? I'm not sure why braking would cause it but I'm starting with the swirl filter and working my towards the fuel pump..
@@DirtObseXXion yeah I changed the swirl filter and it still does it so il look into the fuel pump thanks
either the injector, pitcock, or filter.
Yep! This one still has the swirl filter and it looked like a coffee filter when I replaced it.
My buddy has one these for sale. Reason I mention this is because I plan on trying to start racing some next season. Is this a good one to start off with? I wanna try do some gncc and arena cross if there's any near Georgia. Thanks for any input
The LTR is kind of a mixed bag.. On one hand it's probably one of, if not the best 450 race quad ever built.. On the other, it can be temperamental and the aftermarket support isn't as good as a 450r or yfz... If you were doing mx, I'd say yeah definitely go for it.. But for xc it's a little wide and geared high.. That's not a big issue because you can just change the sprockets.. We see guys race xc on them all the time, but it's fewer every year.. If you want to get serious about racing and building your quad, it might be a better idea to go with something more common.. Check out mid south XC they might have races near you..
@@DirtObseXXion thanks for the advice prob stick with my original plan then. The honda trx450r it's always been my favorite
@@keepgrinding99 Endless aftermarket support on that one.. Like I said, I love LTRs, they're definitely my favorite, but if you're getting into racing you're gonna want parts to be readily available! Good luck brother, let us know how you make out!
I rode it!
Had the same problem with mine. It’s most likely the swirl filter under the tank. Bad design. Delete it and run a in-line fuel filter with at least a 32 micron filtration and you’ll be all good.
I changed it but by the time I changed it the battery was dead, so we'll see...
I’m looking at getting a 450 but don’t know whether to get the ds450, the trx450er, or a ltr450. What do you recommend
The trx450 is going have by far the best aftermarket support.. I prefer the ltr450 but they can be finicky and the 09s and up had transmission issues.. I wouldn't get a ds450 unless it was mint and fairly cheap.. They were good machines but there wasn't a ton of them so parts would be hard to find..
I have the exact same LTR
Nice!
How do these compare to the yfz450r and the kfx450r of the same year?
I'm sorry I missed this comment.. the kfx450 didn't come out until 08, they weren't popular with racers but we like them as trail machines. They should be considered a really good 400cc class atv vs a racer 450.. The ltr was way ahead of its time, we had an 08 yfz450 and it didn't compare well in anyway against the ltr.. New YFZs do, but they had some significant changes from 2009 and up..
Zuki has always been at the bottom of my big 4 list, but I have to admit, the LTR is a wicked lookin machine...
#savesportquads
Thanks Doc! I just like looking at it..
Can u lug the Suzuki at all on a casual trail ride? I’ve never owned a Suzuki
No definitely not.. It's very high strung. A z400 would be a much better trail machine
how often do ya find those in that good a shape for the year ?
We've been looking for awhile, only found one other in that last few months in decent shape but it wasn't running because it had been sitting for 10 years... By the time we tried to message the guy it was already gone.. They're tough to find..
@@DirtObseXXion yeah that would be the same with utilities too some of those are hard to find that aint all ragged out and shit hell some of em are wantin an ungodly expensive price for em even the junk ones are goin for high dollar these days but those good deals are out there if a person is willin to look for em
@@knightimusprime25 Yep, just gotta be ready to pull the trigger when the time comes..
@@DirtObseXXion indeed and ive gotten some damn good deals over the years and made some bad ones too hell my latest one i got an 2000 rancher es 4x4 for $100 but it sat for long time and is a high milage machine but still too nice a 4 wheeler to just let go to waste so no more than i gave for it im gonna put a few dollars into it and bring it back to life
any updates on this beast
Actually yes.. We got a second LTR450 to do trail mods.. We found the original OEM parts on this one, all the way down to the safety DVD that came with it when you buy em.. We decided this one would have as few wrenches turned on it as possible and left completely stock. Our other one is ready to go, same quad, very clean in White. We're waiting on an OEM graphics kit to come in then we'll do a trail update and hopefully a comparison to a new YFZ...
man that thing is nice..
Thanks!
@@DirtObseXXion your probably right about the injector, i personally dont own an ltr, and im sure you have already checked for bad gas and the plug. next move for me would be the injector,but again i ride an trx so not a expert.
@@chadthedrywaller6859 Appreciate the input either way.. Fortunately none of its super expensive
Dont know why sport quads are not as popular as they once were i prefer it over getting stuck in the mud on a 4x4 to messy and to much work i love whippin through trails and changing gears
any update on the trail ready video of this quad?
Yeah, we actually decided to keep this one stock, but we got another one that's more trail oriented just about ready to go..
@@DirtObseXXion very cool! you guys make great videos! keep them coming : )
@@jodybruce5097 Thanks!
I wish I was smart enough to keep my 2001 400ex and my 2006 Honda 450r
Hard to find one of these nowadays
Yes it is, and when you do find them they are $$$$.. We've had some very solid offers on this one but it's not gonna go anywhere
I love the middle exhaust. And the rear plastics. And they had a nice comfy seat compared to other 450s
@@johnnydrama8709 They were just designed better than everything else in every way (except fuel system) the center of gravity and suspension is phenomenal right outta the box
@@DirtObseXXion how do u fix that fuel problem
@@johnnydrama8709 Replace the swirl filter, pump, and injector.. Some guys do an inline filter instead of the factory swirl filter but we wanted to keep this machine as close to stock as possible.. The fuel system is just very early fuel injection tech so it's prone to issues
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Perfecta 👌🤘
Hope your gang goes to Popcorn, bring 'the Viking"......... the #3 gang
Pretty sure he's planning on it!
I’ve got an o6 ltz person who made me want a ltr450 is lil uzi vert he’s got all the ltz’s
pull out the injector and clean it out using carb cleaner and a battery. plenty of vids out there on how to, sure u prolly already know how too lol. might just need to get a vortex tho
It's got the cherry bomb on it.. It sat for awhile so I ordered a new swirl filter and injector.. It runs great sometimes so I'm sure it's nothing crazy..
@@DirtObseXXion aint gona lie. i have no idea what a cherry bomb is lol. maybe ill look it up.