Pingry Aluminum Oil Tank for LTZ400 - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Apr 1, 2005 By: Dean Waters

Too much heat can be your enemy. We are using Project LTZ450 to compete in the Best in the Desert series where it is not uncomon to find tempatures above 100 degrees. Add to that the fact that they are all long distance races and you can understand whey we needed to make sure our LTZ450 would stay cool. That siad not only does and aluminum oil tank perform a function but the aluminum oil tank also looks COOL.

Finishing Touches from Alba - Project LT-Z450 Project Suzuki Quadsport Mar 1, 2005 By: Dean Waters

Yea it has been awhile since we have updated this project. It has been a little cold around hear. Yea, lousy excuse.... So let's get on with it.

Total Control Suspension (TCS) - ATV Suspension - Long Travel shocks for Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Nov 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

Nearly a year ago, we upgraded the front suspension on our Project LTZ with long travel a-arms. At the same time, we added a complete set of TCS shocks. In the front we used the TCS 19" Sag Control Series shocks. In the rear we sent TCS our stock LT-Z shock so it could be re-worked to match the front suspension.

Project LTZ450 LTZ Air Intake Upgrade More Air from Pingry and Twin Air Jul 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

In May you read about the Twin Air Intake kit we installed. We were happy with the Twin Air system but wanted MORE air for our new Tudor's Performance Z450. We had heard about people using a 400EX intake tube and so started doing some research.

Project Update - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Jun 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

We are long overdue for a Project update, especially since we have been throwing a lot of dirt around with our Project LTZ400. This project has been tremendously successful to date and we are very pleased - yes, even with the availability of the newer competition machines, the YFZ450 and TRX450R.

Twin Air ATV Powerflow Intake Kit - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV - Off-Road.com May 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

We were preparing Project Z400 for it's next desert race. We were expecting significant silt and wanted to make sure we had a good air filter and one that would be easy to replace during a pit stop. Twin air has recently released their line of ATV Powerflow kits which use a new cage system that seals to the air box to eliminate leaks and can still be removed easily. We do NOT want dirt in our motor as reliability is extremely important for long desert races. The dual stage filters are designed with a course outer layer with an open pore to catch airborn dirt and sand. Then the fused inner foam layer is fine and is designed to trap very small particles while still allowing maximum air flow. We ordered the Suzuki/ KFX 400 Power Flow Kit and..

PowerMadd Hand Guards - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Apr 1, 2004 By: Justin Waters

Most of the handguards sold out there are for Motorcycle use only. Many can be made to fit on the ATV but require minor modification to fit around the controls which are of a different size on the ATV. PowerMadd to the rescue. They developed a system such that their Star Sieres Handguard can fit on any motorcycle, ATV , or snowmobile. The Handguards and mounting kit or sold separately. The handguards are universal, just pick your color. The mounting kit comes in three versions, motorcycles use 14251, all brands of ATVs use 14252, all brands of snowmobiles use 14250. The fully adjustable mounting system consists of aluminum brackets, hardened steel straps and stainless steel hardware. The motorcycle and ATV kit are actually the same but..

Pro Armor Bull Horn front Bumper - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Apr 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

When we first saw the "bull horn" bumper from Pro Armor, we knew we had to have one. We must not have been the only ones, as I see them showing up now all over the ATV race circuit. Evidently you don't have to live in Texas to sport the bull horns! While we mostly had to have it just for the look, it is also very functional. The horns provide a nice place to grab the front of the ATV and lift it when you need to move it around.

Z400 Frame Gusset Kit by Bare Performance - Project QuadSport Z400 ATV Mar 1, 2004 By: Dean Waters

The Z400 frame has excellent geometry for the ATV racer but notoriously has a serious problem with strength. The typical recreational rider will probably never see this problem, however if you race your LTZ or subject it to severe use such as jumping, you will quickly find there are a number of weak points in the frame. Inspecting Project Z400 after the BITD Parker 250, we could see that the frame was starting to stress-crack near the upper shock mounts on the front suspension.