September 2006

After watching and helping J build my Cherry Bomb Z400, I wanted to get involved again, so I decided to build my own Z400. I still had a lot to learn though. I to a Motorcyle/ATV Mechanics course. It helped, but there’s nothing like hands on and reading on the forums how people put stuff together or fixed something that was wrong. They don’t teach you all the little tricks in the books. I never could have gotten this thing together without J. I’d have been sitting in front of the computer bugging everyone on the forums constantly for little stuff, lol. The build took about 8 months from the time I started sending out sponsorship requests. I’ve gotten comments about how everything was handed to me, and trust me, it wasn’t. I was given some free stuff and some discounted items, but I still have a lot of money and work involved on this Z. I actually have a list and I’m afraid to total up what I’ve spent, lol.
It was a little difficult to get sponsors when they hear that I don’t race. Every single person I talked to was very nice though. The sponsors I picked up were:

AC Racing
Alba Action Sports
IMS
Maier
Pro Sport ATV
Powermadd
RIS Designs
Sidewinder
Trail Tech

I’d also like to thank the Z400 Members that helped me out and sold me parts or actually a couple sent me some parts for free (NJC & 05GreenMachine).

I was really inspired by seeing a lot of different Z400’s on the site. I tried to put different things on this Z than I’ve seen before. I know it’s a girly quad, but hey, if guys show it to their girlfriends/wives, maybe they’ll want to ride too! I’ve gotten a lot of PM’s about people wanting to try wrenching on their quads and I just wanted to say, “don’t be so afraid to, if I can do it, so can you!” We have a lot of great resources on Z400Central.

Thanks everyone for all your compliments and votes!
Laura (Lolli2)

Suzuki “Wildflower” LTZ400

Powder Coat: Tiger Drylac Dormant Violet and Candy Purple
Body/Frame:
Gusseted and Powder Coated Frame and Subframe
Maier Plastics With Carbon Fiber Tank Cover
Project 321 Billet Gas Cap With Carbon Fiber Insert
Alba Custom Graphics and Seat Cover
Chain Stitch Designs Custom Embroidered Shock Covers

Engine/Drive:
Alba Big Bore 440 Kit
FCR 40mm Carburetor
Web Cams
Alba Pipe Kit Including Jets, Filter, Adapter and Outerwears Pre-Filter
Alba Pipe Sound Supression Kit With Whisper Tip
Sidewinder Ti-Moly Chain and Sprockets
Insane Performance Extreme Aluminum Airbox With Lid
PEP EZ Pull Clutch Arm

Suspension:
Laeger’s +1 ¼ Swingarm
Laeger’s Dual Row Bearing Carrier
Durablue +2 +4 Axle
Alba Pro Elite +2 Chrome A-Arms and Tie Rods
Works Performance Triple Rate Front Shocks With Reservoirs
Modquad Shock Reservoir Clamps
Chrome Spindles

Brakes:
Streamline Brake Rotors
Streamline Stainless Steel Brake Lines and Clamps

Wheels:
Douglas Ultimate Billet Center Rolled Edge Wheels
Kenda Klaw XCR Tires
Lonestar Micro-Lite Front & Rear Billet Hubs
Polished Aluminum Front Spindle Caps
Polished Aluminum Rear Axle Caps

Handlebars:
Pro Taper Fat Bars
Trail Tech Big Bar Clamp With Logo
Odi Grip System
Chariot Performance Billet Throttle Housing
Pingel Kill Switch and Start Button/Light Switch
ASV Brake and Clutch Levers With Reverse Lever
Motion Pro Clutch and Throttle Cables

Lighting/Electrical:
Trail Tech Torch Lights and Covers
Billet Banshee Custom Tail Light
Electropod Underbody Lights
Alarm System

Guards:
Alba Pro-Elite Bumper
Alba Pro-Elite Nerf Bars
IMS Heel Guards
IMS Roll Design Foot Pegs
AC Racing Skidplate and Swingarm Skidplate
Powermadd Hand Guards
Billetworks Grab Bar
Works Connection Frame Guards

Bling/Covers/Extras:
Alba Chrome Brake Lever
Alba Oil Filter Cover
RIS Designs Scoops, Sprocket Cover, Starter Cover and Inspection Plug
IMS Roll Design Shifter
Stainless Steel Bolt Kit
HEP Coolant Reservoir Guard
Modquad Front Brake Cover and Dipstick
Billet Flag Mount