Frame Gussets & Prep for Powder Coat and Zinc! (Almost Lost my Finger)

[@MichaelSabo]

Man, there's always a ton of preparation work behind the scenes for these restorations - thanks for hanging with me today for some of it - you guys ROOOOCK!! Thank you for watching my video! If you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎

[@Stuckin330]

Man I wish I got to you before you got a frame . My buddy has a titled frame that has gussets from bare racing . I think he only wanted 200 bucks . But yah I never heard of that company but on the gussets they have bare cut into them so I guess they made gusset kits for ltz frames

[@hooligan5784]

Sabo I got an idea for your retro build. You should get two led pods and mount them to the bars in order to mimic the lt-250r lights. Also if you haven’t picked out bars yet please buy some faast flexx handlebars they are game changing. Also make sure you buy some super bright bulbs they are amazing and they don’t look like that crud luminescent orange/yellow Also if you didn’t know the z400 swing ais ms had a terrible design so I would recommend having it welded or get a nice aftermarket one(I bought a fireball racing one) You can also have the fly wheel lightened to make it feel more like a 450 You should also do a stage 2 cam and 434 kit or a 440 kit but that’s just my preference I know you want to use oem but I would recommend an fcr 39mm kit I know you have you master plan but these mods aren’t super visible, besides the lights, and they make a huge impact on rider experience and fun factor.

[@1868timmy]

Dear Mr.Sabo, will you do a Honda Odyssey build but a performance built sabo edition! Fan recommendation #2 500cc 2 stroke dirt bike, whatever you chose (cr500 like a man ) restoration with only 80s to early 90s performance parts nothing newly made ! Thanks for the blaster videos. Also, now I'm getting one much love, man !

[@MichaelSabo]

@1868timmy both would be awesome to do man. Glad I inspired you to get a blaster man!

[@hooligan5784]

@@1868timmy aw man he replied to yours and not mine😢

[@TN-Restorations]

Love the ltz videos. Finally someone that i can actually watch for an hour without getting tired😂❤️

[@MichaelSabo]

That's a huge compliment man 🤘

[@TN-Restorations]

@@MichaelSabo Got a road legal ltz last year. Trying to do everything myself. You have the best videos!

[@justinmather6165]

I don’t even ride quads I ride dirt bikes and this man’s videos are still an absolute must watch

[@shyancole2490]

You need to build a small building in your yard that looks like a small ATV showroom floor for these builds you're doing it would be so cool if you could make them look like they are sitting on the floor in a shower room and it would be a nice place for you to store them and have them all together your content is great and I love every build I've seen!!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

I agree 100%

[@samphilipp4997]

Oh yeah Mike on Monday nights is the best because mondays get tough and he makes them look fun👍

[@lucascady4992]

Thump Nail looks Amazing!!😮 Chase those threads after you chamfer them... Honestly you should chamfer before you tap, makes the tap grab sooner and you don't need to chamfer after. JS?! 😊 Also most larger taps have a center point in them, get yourself a spotting drill bit, or a scribe bit, and you can use your drill press or mill to hold straight downward pressure while you turn the tap with a wrench! 🔧 Hey, The More You Know! Excellent Video and I'm stoked about this retro build!

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

I did hit up power sports Nation. I got front bumper, bars, battery box and rear skid for my trx125. Awesome looking parts at Awesome prices loved it. Thank you for suggesting them

[@MichaelSabo]

Happy to hear you had a good experience with them man!

[@jameschitwood5962]

So glad you changed your mind on the blue heal guards! 😎

[@brentgriffiths17]

I'm not a quad guy at all, but I love watching your videos man. Good job on these builds! 🤘

[@t-money8769]

Mike, the 04 sub frame allows you to use a new grab bar.

[@MichaelSabo]

In retrospect, I would have upgraded but I already have a nice 03 subframe here.

[@MISTERSLLIM]

This is by far the greatest channel on KZbin. Keep it up man. 💪🏻

[@Barrymckociner074]

Im glad to see that your adding some creature comforts for yourself

[@nolanmeyer4052]

Love all your videos and builds!

[@bmiller2429]

You inspired me to fix my clapped out predator love the channel. Z400 is an iconic quad from my childhood, maybe I'll restore one next!

[@jordanpanich]

Super excited to see this one come together!

[@CharlesTryon-f9z]

I no this is old but I’m 40 and grew up with that quad and bought a raptor 660R new in 03 and my best friend got the z400 good times. I love what you do and watch all your builds I am doing a blaster for my son and that’s how I came across your channel I watched one video and now I’m hooked lol keep it up.

[@KARIM-db9uz]

Man for the bearing barrier a hot plate seems to get the job done just lay them there till it gets out sometimes they drop by themselves it’s super easy

[@kerm9807]

You the man from the UK 🇬🇧 🙌

[@achirdo]

Hey Mike, professional welder here. Wire speed sounded a little high, if you back it down just a little from where you had it, should be about perfect. It will get rid of the splatter also. If you are ever worried about welding a gusset onto a thin frame, while you are welding keep most the arc on the thicker piece and just kinda wash the puddle over onto the thinner frame just until it fuses and then move back to the thicker piece. With a 110v machine you shouldn’t be able to set it hot enough to burn a hole in that thick gusset. .023/.024 solid work best in those 110v machines. Good work, loving this series.

[@mariomessinese5287]

That coating you are referring to is called Mill scale.

[@MichaelSabo]

Yes!

[@mariomessinese5287]

@@MichaelSabo keep up the good work Michael! Love an ole OEM build 👍

[@richknight7307]

Sabo love that your dropping vids like every few days again my dude is back at the grind hard I love it and I absolutely love that you show all the little things you do to the builds that people have no idea how much time and blood sweat and tears goes into this stuff keep doing your thing my man

[@Papajohnpaul2ndPaulthe2n-rk9xu]

That acorn comment and the dodgy cam video had me DYING!!! Lmao good shit mike! Thanks for the laugh 💯💯💯💯💯

[@craigknight1886]

Videos out! Great way to end the day!!!

[@mostlymotorized]

1:58 Ive started 3 garbage fires thay way. I still do it

[@rickmitchell5415]

Awesome job Mike,epic for sure

[@2joker940]

This z400 is going to come out amazing with how much work you’ve been putting in keep it up Mike

[@ralphvasso7209]

I knew exactly where you were going when you started talking about the acorn lol

[@timmydavis6624]

Whats up sabo checking in again to keep the algorithm bumping man!!! Loving the build hope all is well with you and the fam you da man sabo 💪💪

[@gabrielruiz-yt2fh]

Anxiously waiting for next video to see the ltz powdercoated🤣💯💀 checking every hour😂

[@MichaelSabo]

I always appreciate the love Timmy! Thank you man 🤘💪

[@timmydavis6624]

@@MichaelSabo lol be cool to shout me out in a video man I'll keep em coming I don't have an IG handle or anything but it would make my week dude 🤘😎 always a pleasure brotha!!

[@mrtireiron4289]

Loved it! Can’t wait to see the next steps.

[@aaronhdz4872]

Ahhhh my favorite KZbinr just posted. How the turn tables have turned

[@ThisOldTrike]

Outstanding video Michael! I feel your pain. Love the dry humor!

[@MichaelSabo]

Haha, thank you man!

[@t_6491]

glad you didn't lose your finger mike🤟

[@thungarisnaughty]

Very nice!!

[@jaydenratliff5434]

I love seeing your videos I’d like to see you build a atc 250r one of these days

[@idelstream2941]

love it!

[@wyattguttery9614]

Great video man, can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

[@benjaminyoung1746]

Longitevity! 😂😂😂 Keep up the great work! I look forward to all of your videos.

[@shoes121255]

Since you're not doing a purely OEM build I would consider a YFZ FCR carb upgrade. I feel that this is something they may have done had they done a special edition. A DRZ base gasket is another upgrade option that is a suzuki part for a touch more compression.

[@itsmeitsdrew]

man i have a LTR 450 quad racer and all ball joints are fixed - its so silly -.- That being said, I think this is the only vid showing someone tapping them wOOT WOOOTTT thanks dude!

[@Berm_Blaster]

Never knew about the JIS screwdrivers until recently. Now i understand why i always stripped the screws on carb bowls lmao

[@samphilipp4997]

You should buy an 06' dvx and lower it and set it up for motocross. Put some Elkas on it too. Thxs Mike👍

[@therichie9916]

The suspense is killing me. I can't wait to see this quad built.

[@benbrown565]

Hell yeah.

[@bigbullhorn8443]

LFG Mike!!!!!! Gonna be Beauty when u get this all back

[@Lenny_J_88]

Great job Mike 🤘🏻

[@jussihuomo2972]

i pauset video just when ground explode hapend and it looks fantastic

[@juliodelira7531]

Love the video, you always inspire me to work on Atvs/dirt bikes!!! I’m rebuilt a 1990 CR124r and I just feel like working on it 😂 keep up the great content 👍👍

[@johnfrierson8998]

Love your channel bro been watching you for years keep up the great work

[@eager400]

Great video! Can't wait for the next one!

[@Pjw350]

The industry standard Sabo with the win. Doesnt get any better

[@bradthackston5217]

I have never seen a welding mitten that’s so cute

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

This build is so exciting

[@Realjessepeterson]

I just got a Yamaha kodiak fixed up and running on my channel! I love saving machines from going to scrap! I deff don’t go overboard like Mike tho 😂

[@randybest1873]

Get u a port a band melt right through those cuts

[@Alex_Torres.]

😮

[@OdysseyOffroad]

With each episode of this build, the more I wish I still had my 05. My favorite part of this video was you saying you were keeping it as your main ride! Hell yea man! 🤘🏻

[@bradmcdaniel7258]

No, thank you for sharing this great video, you Rock😂

[@reels3890]

I got an ltz 400, at the same time you do, it runs perfectly but im trying to make it look like new as well and looking at your videos makes me excited

[@albertovasquez6754]

🔥🔥

[@floridatrailrider305]

Can’t wait to see this quad be put together, great work Sabo 🤟

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you bro!! 🤘🤘

[@timmanracing8776]

I love how quickly these new vid come out!!!

[@PavelessAdventure]

For the carb, I’d suggest a fcr 39. You can even find the fake ones for 150$ and they work great and take oem jets

[@joeypooschke7914]

Can’t wait tell it’s done, like I’ve always said to you Mike you are amazingly talented at what you do. Keep up the great wk. still gotta get you out to Oregon to ride the dunes lol 😂. One day I know u will get out my way.

[@killianjoyce]

Love your videos man

[@Stuckin330]

Nice move with the ball joint upgrade mod I forgot about doing that back then

[@867diesel]

that is badass dude !! i like the A arm upgrade and the gussets . while you have the studs for the lug nuts out go ahead and put titanium back in with titanium lug nuts also . thats an mx trick 🤙🤙

[@MichaelSabo]

Great idea man!

[@frmda2518]

Nice to see you working on nuts really makes my day

[@stoichiometry147]

The strongway press is from northern tool BTW

[@tmveronee]

PSN and Partzilla are awesome! Awesome video as usual. Thank You

[@travismerriman5114]

Man I love watching your videos and what you restore. I know this is a z400 but I bought a 400ex a few years back and have cleaned it up myself. I never though that I could until I started watching you. I did the graphic kit design and everything. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.

[@JaxsonM22]

acorn joke got me😂😂 love the videos man keep it up

[@haaralajuuso]

Your building videos are best of the world!!!

[@Deadpeckerhead]

Hell yea love the blue front hood!!!!!!!!

[@Cloroxbleach-mp7hv]

On A Monday night🔥

[@PowerLineRacing87]

Great stuff man. Keep up the good work!

[@Keegan_22]

I really love your videos! and I’ve been watching you for a couple years now I’m 15 and I really look up to you in all kinds of ways!

[@Barrymckociner074]

I love watching you pull bearings 🤗

[@comandercoconut4921]

Love the idea of the old school color scheme IMO suzuki should have never left the old colors.

[@MISTERSLLIM]

That acorn reference got me. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LandonGreenwald]

Man can’t wait for this z400 to be done I’m actually restoring a 2004 yz125

[@always17]

The updated mock-up on your thumbnail is looking good! It makes me want to revamp my LTZ400 with that color scheme too.

[@greggory448]

The blue is the real deal around the lights.

[@calamitycycles5994]

Micheal video!!!

[@wyaspence]

Cant wait to see the next episode!

[@TBone1234561]

For future reference of welding heat up a little more and keep heat towards thicker metal let the thick gusset metal actually mend to the rolled steel

[@sexybeast3396]

Love the vids, got a Yamaha blaster myself and a lot done to it. Also learned some good things from you

[@breakfree4177]

“And our hubs are done, ow that’s still hot” 😂

[@JacksonOffroad25]

Great video Mike! Loving this build and can’t wait to see it ripping through the trails like it’s 2004 again

[@xtrident60]

Awesome video as always Mike! So glad you're doing this build, loving it!

[@fishingwithjj69]

Micheal sabo love the channel been watching since you did the 400ex love all the builds

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for following my channel for so long man!

[@Berm_Blaster]

Flapper wheels on the die grinder make it easier to not leave a bunch of different flat spots on whatever you grinding. The width of the bevel should be half the thickness of the material. You can also leave a 1/32 gap between the two parts for the weld to sit in but whereever there's a gap things will move and shrink when cooling

[@Johnbruzzi4234]

You should get a hot plate makes removing carrier bearings a easy job

[@darkmatter65720]

If you turn your wire speed up (the 2 digit numbers for anyone wondering) and move closer to the metal your welding you won't have nearly as much splatter(no keyboard warriors better be rude I'm just giving a friendly tip- for everyone not just Mr sabo)

[@toddlloyd9161]

Another great video can’t wait for assembly time . The z400 is going to be epic

[@robertdoxtator2493]

The thumbnail pic is exactly what I thought it should look like. Definitely has quad racer vibe

[@schalkknoetze3433]

Hey bud. Me and my friends love your videos. The suzuki ltz and ltr scene here in South Africa is very big. So this video is awesome to watch.

[@MichaelSabo]

That is awesome to hear man! Thank you for watching and supporting with your friends 👊

[@dirtinburton3301]

As always, love this content Mike your the man brother!!

[@James-xq6kg]

W video love the Vid man you’re a huge inspiration and made me want to save up for my first build❤

[@MichaelSabo]

Man thats awesome to hear!

[@tsar-bomba2413]

Its always a good night when michael sabo drops a new video, keep doing your thing bro and we will be watching.😊

[@zacharyallard7028]

i own a 2007 ltz400 totally waiting for a full engine rebuild to watch 🤣