If a major manufacturer were to bring back or produce a new sport quad, which would you want to see? Thank you for watching my video! If you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎
Cool to know the wheels we sent are on that beautiful Z400. It would be an awesome day if the 400s got brought back from Suzuki or Honda. Definitely believe they would sell like crazy.
If any manufacturer brought back a simple / reliable / low maintenance 400cc sport quad id be alll over it. Id also love if they brought back the banshee
Ive owned both the 400ex & Z400 & the Z400 is still in my garage. It really is a fantastic quad. Its a shorter stroke engine & it makes power like right now. Very fun bike. Nice job restoring that Z400 & rescuing another sport quad
I'm a Honda guy and prefer a 400ex, my buddy had a Z400 and it was kinda unreliable.. Mainly because it had many owners and many mods by garage mechanics.. Every machine seems most reliable in stock form! To each their own! Just get out and ride! ✌️
@@lucascady4992 oh don’t get me wrong I still think the 400ex is fun quad but prefer the zippier engine in the Z400. Yes agree…get out & ride. They are all fun!
Oh man its time to dig out my Kawasaki KFX 400 i have an 06 that i bought brand new had maybe 6 hours on it then i put an Athena 440 kit full yoshimira stainless exhaust DRZ intake and exhaust cams and dynojet took care of my jetting. Holeshots all around i emptied the tank and ran it till it shut off and put it under a tarp been there 15 years. Yep its coming out!! Beautiful and awesome running build Mike!!!!
@@MichaelSabo i went out and pulled the cover off last night and am picking up some gas and a battery oil n filter after work today moth balls did the job and kept the critters from building homes in the crevaces and airbox. Excited to hear it run again
Honestly my favorite sport quad ever is the yellow and black 60th anniversary yfz. A quad I'd like to see be made? Probably if Yamaha made their own 400 maybe base it off of the 450x chassis. Anyways great video the Z400 is immaculate.
Dude, can't believe you did this after we left lol. i would have loved to see this thing in action. Sounds friggin mint! ahh man, bringing me back to 2005. I think I need to find me another one. I would love to see the z400 come back!
About 5 years ago I bought a 2004 LTZ400. I took it to this guy Al in central Jersey who got it up and running for me. I purchased new plastics to change the color to match my other quads. All I wanted was a nice running machine to enjoy, not a full restoration to factory fresh, I think it all cost me about $2,800. Thanks Mike for sharing this build.
My favorite quad has always been the 05 and newer honda 400ex. Plenty of power.. and the 05 and newer have reverse. Which is a must for older guys like myself.
guck I always miss the badlands trip. I went one year when yall went, but never saw u guys. then after I found out u guys were at the drag stripper all day that day.
I kinda want to see the 90s 250 Mojave back, its like a utility quad but also quite sporty. Sorta like the Lakota. Also, thanks for sharing the parts breakdown. Its very helpful for finding some parts that are no longer available, even if they are chinses.
My favorite sport quad is the KFX 700. Maybe not a traditional sport quad in the sense but it’s a lazy man’s sport quad. Power feels unlimited, V twin sounds great, it’s roomy and a super solid ride. Just a tight quality feeling machine. I think any sport quad lover should throw a leg over one. You’ll be impressed. Love the CVT trans too. Immediate power on tap anywhere. I’ve owned a mint Banshee, Warrior and other sport quads as well. The KFX 700 is my favorite to take out for any ride.
You did a beautiful job on that quad. Most people would have modified it. But I'm glad that you stuck to your idea of keeping it completely stock. Nice job.
Been a long time coming. Glad to see your work paid off. I broke down and took mine to a shop. Now I'm just waiting on them to call me I'm so ready to rip. Will be my first z400!
Ok so I watch your new videos every time they pop up, I’m looking for specifically a 2003 KX250 to do a homebrew version of what you do with these machines. Except like some of yours- a restomod “hard enduro” build that looks factory with all the proper goodies. Heading over to the extra channel right now to drool over the smokey fella.
I always wanted a Z400, that would fit good with my eiger 400. Raptor was always a dream but never thought I'd get one until I got older. Still kinda want a z400.
Meat you did a great job on this quad, some of these guys you work with could and can give you some kind of a discount for the reason you are promoting their business in your videos.
Awesome channel! I’m glad to have come across this. I’m also obsessed with ok ATV’s. I think it would be really cool to see you restore and polish an old Cannondale ATV. There is still a great community around them for parts
10 years ago i stressed out guys on 660 Raptors and 525 Outlaws in woodland trails riding my 1986 Honda 200X three wheeler. Cant imagine how i could have done on a quad like this. Side note i did race three wheelers in the 80's semi professionally.
Honda 400 ex! I feel it's the best air cooled motor ever in an atv. If they ever brought these back I wish they would make the bugeye light version with reverse. I also wouldn't mind a 250r with estart and modern suspension 😎
love the serie like always especialy this one have a 2008 dvx 400 and love it that an awsome built keep up the awsome video 👌💯love to see more riding with the z400
Loved my 400ex. Just handled great and was fast enough to be super fun. Never had a problem with it ever. Had a White Bros E-series slip-on. Miss that quad!
I love watching your videos, I go back and watch previous ones while waiting for new ones to come out, I just rewatched the blaster and now I’m watching the ASPCA raptor 😂
sounds like u found my fav trail. north side of the park. that trail is fun. I knee what u was talking about soon as u said smooth swoops. I have a sick loop off that trail.
Scratch the 700xx idea. In the future you HAVE to do a RZR 800. They're cheap now a days and I bet the videos would perform well. That RM65 will be a fun build. I'm stoked to see what graphics you do on the $1k graveyard themed KX250. On finding a property since you're maybe not tied to such a specific location... try posting wanted ads for off market properties. Cool to hear an update on backing out of the one property on your other channel. Love the vids man, keep up the good work!
1987 Honda trx250x or a 1987 Kawasaki kfs250 Mojave I’d love to see you restore and rip one just to watch your videos on either or both machines then do a shootout with them I own a 87 trx250x and love my little quad.
You did an amazing job on it Mike, I love when you do these videos of the build breakdown & cost It really shows the time and effort and money that you really do put into these builds that make them what they are. #GOAT🐐
I had a z400 and thought exactly what you think. Great quad, easy to ride, not too much power, and never not enough. Handled great. That being said, I now own a KTM 450 XC that I put a 525 top end on. I will say it is a complete step up from the z400. Better in just about every way. You should do a KTM XC ATV build (skip the SX version)...would be great to watch and then hear your opinion on it.
It sure did look good under the tent ! We rode with ya when you were on bike ! Our bud has same bike with same hole in the side that he’s welding. Hope to rip with ya again soon !
I have a 2006 kfx400, and a 1999 400ex, both being rebuilt (not restored) running riding. I think you would enjoy northern Michigan riding. Mio, Michigan.
Love your content! I knew you looked familiar, I'm pretty sure you bought my old crf450 in 2016. I'm actually in the middle of a kfx400 restoration, so your build series has been very helpful.
Im a casual rider. Last raced a quad 15yrs ago So Mate bought a Kfx400 and a ltz400 KFX Stock Ltz. Has an exhaust But overall the ltz feels much better to ride. Same day I played on a ltr450. Didn't enjoy it as much on the mx track I come from a TRX450R with kinda stock and just a slip on HMF pipe. I miss my quad from back in the day
Mike, i'm from Portugal and i love your videos, i would like to see you doing a full restoration on a Yamaha warrior 350. Congrats on the amazing job that you did on that Z400
I had a 06 white z400. It was 100% bone stock, had the original tires. I was the second owner of it. Had 10 hours on it the day I bought it from my dad’s friend who had bought it new in 07. Perfect power and handling. Definitely miss it and wish I still had it
Beautiful bike. I finally was able to nab one myself. You and these vids brought the youth back out in me and the reason I got my 2 year old into quads already. I built my 400ex off your vids, sold it for a Z. Where are these trails? FRO is cool but way rocky and never able to get it opened up without the trail throwing you off. Would love to ride these trails.
I was a high intermediate dirtbike racer, but when I switched to quads, I just felt more natural on them and started racing pro almost immediately. Other people feel more natural on a bike. I felt more natural on ATV's. To each their own.
Always wanted to go to the Badlands. Only about 5.5 hour drive for me. Maybe this year or next. I kept thinking while you were riding how much you sound like Pete Hager. Never realized that till now. LOL. Anyway very nice video Mike and the quad looks amazing!
I love the z400 myself and you did a beautiful job on the resurrection. As for a soft spot of mine and I would love to see you fix one up is the bombardier ds 650 Baja.
If a major manufacturer were to bring back or produce a new sport quad, which would you want to see?
Thank you for watching my video! If you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎
Honda 400ex and 450
Any brand excluding Yamaha. it would be nice to see more than one manufacturer make a legitimate sport quad for competition.
Sorry guys but my vote would be for new sport trikes. Legally they can be produced again.
KFX 450r
Honda 250r or the quadzilla
Cool to know the wheels we sent are on that beautiful Z400. It would be an awesome day if the 400s got brought back from Suzuki or Honda. Definitely believe they would sell like crazy.
Thank you again man! I really do believe a 400 series quad would sell too.
SxS should be taboo those bastards killed ATV's
@@abbybonilla4511 good
I think they’re just putting a break in between so all the other sport quads get slopped out my guess anyways
@@bowdude21 really hope so. Don’t see why Honda wouldn’t get back into the game.
We need another Top Quad season!!
You inspired me to get an old beat up z400 and learn how to wrench.
The series has helped me with a ton of hang ups on my own 400, thanks Mike!
If any manufacturer brought back a simple / reliable / low maintenance 400cc sport quad id be alll over it. Id also love if they brought back the banshee
LTR 450R Love to see that build! I feel like that quad was very short lived
Ive owned both the 400ex & Z400 & the Z400 is still in my garage. It really is a fantastic quad. Its a shorter stroke engine & it makes power like right now. Very fun bike. Nice job restoring that Z400 & rescuing another sport quad
I'm a Honda guy and prefer a 400ex, my buddy had a Z400 and it was kinda unreliable.. Mainly because it had many owners and many mods by garage mechanics.. Every machine seems most reliable in stock form! To each their own! Just get out and ride! ✌️
@@lucascady4992 oh don’t get me wrong I still think the 400ex is fun quad but prefer the zippier engine in the Z400. Yes agree…get out & ride. They are all fun!
Oh man its time to dig out my Kawasaki KFX 400 i have an 06 that i bought brand new had maybe 6 hours on it then i put an Athena 440 kit full yoshimira stainless exhaust DRZ intake and exhaust cams and dynojet took care of my jetting. Holeshots all around i emptied the tank and ran it till it shut off and put it under a tarp been there 15 years. Yep its coming out!! Beautiful and awesome running build Mike!!!!
Wow man, that sounds like an awesome machine you have - bring it back from hibernation and thank you for the love on my Z build 🤘
@@MichaelSabo i went out and pulled the cover off last night and am picking up some gas and a battery oil n filter after work today moth balls did the job and kept the critters from building homes in the crevaces and airbox. Excited to hear it run again
I pray that a new sport quad hits the market. #savesportquads
I could only ever dream of a quad like this. Thank you for letting me live through your eyes brother.
I hope you enjoyed it man! Wish you could ride it!
Honestly my favorite sport quad ever is the yellow and black 60th anniversary yfz. A quad I'd like to see be made? Probably if Yamaha made their own 400 maybe base it off of the 450x chassis. Anyways great video the Z400 is immaculate.
Dude, can't believe you did this after we left lol. i would have loved to see this thing in action. Sounds friggin mint! ahh man, bringing me back to 2005. I think I need to find me another one. I would love to see the z400 come back!
You would have loved it Joe - maybe another time 🤘
About 5 years ago I bought a 2004 LTZ400. I took it to this guy Al in central Jersey who got it up and running for me. I purchased new plastics to change the color to match my other quads. All I wanted was a nice running machine to enjoy, not a full restoration to factory fresh, I think it all cost me about $2,800. Thanks Mike for sharing this build.
Loved the Z400. Very reliable machine. I have bought and sold probably 8 of them. Now Please start the Tecate 4 build!!
Tecate coming soon!
That is the nicest z400 i've ever seen!! Love the Vids!!!!
Thank you for watching them man!
keep your machines and create a museum
That would be awesome once I have the space!
My favorite quad has always been the 05 and newer honda 400ex. Plenty of power.. and the 05 and newer have reverse. Which is a must for older guys like myself.
I really want to see another 2 stroke sport quad/bike preferably another 250r, thanks!
I was never a fan of the Z400 until this build. Very nice work! Makes me want a Z400 now.
Glad you like the build - thank you!
It came out beautiful man like going back to the atv golden age.
Must be so satisfying building a bike like that back to concourse condition then thrashing it like that all the hard work paid off that’s for sure
LTR 450R. Wish they would bring that quad back. Really nice quad for its time.
guck I always miss the badlands trip. I went one year when yall went, but never saw u guys. then after I found out u guys were at the drag stripper all day that day.
wouldnt mind adding one as a casual trail rider to my collection.
I kinda want to see the 90s 250 Mojave back, its like a utility quad but also quite sporty. Sorta like the Lakota.
Also, thanks for sharing the parts breakdown. Its very helpful for finding some parts that are no longer available, even if they are chinses.
badass man! I miss my Z400 it was a great quad. im glad this is going to be your "daily"
Shout out from Arizona!Inspired by your series, I picked up a cherry, garage-kept, all original 2005 KFX a week ago.
I live in az to seems like Noone takes care of there toys out here haha and still want top dollar. What site did you use to find it ? Offer up ?
Gotta pay the cost to be the boss !! Hope to see you at badlands!!!
My favorite sport quad is the KFX 700. Maybe not a traditional sport quad in the sense but it’s a lazy man’s sport quad. Power feels unlimited, V twin sounds great, it’s roomy and a super solid ride. Just a tight quality feeling machine. I think any sport quad lover should throw a leg over one. You’ll be impressed. Love the CVT trans too. Immediate power on tap anywhere. I’ve owned a mint Banshee, Warrior and other sport quads as well. The KFX 700 is my favorite to take out for any ride.
Do the 05 trx450 best quad of all time
My favorite sport quad would have to be my 2008 banshee . I'd never consider selling it. I loves the build Mike. Unreal quality !!!
Hate I didn’t witness this greatness in person! Thing is beautiful even when it’s dirty!
LOL! I got tired just watching you Mike! The Z400 turned out really flippin Awesome! Well done!! BulTaco!!
That thing sounds sweet! Bark bark bark!
i know your a busy guy im a long term fan mike but you should def post more riding content
You did a beautiful job on that quad. Most people would have modified it. But I'm glad that you stuck to your idea of keeping it completely stock. Nice job.
Been a long time coming. Glad to see your work paid off. I broke down and took mine to a shop. Now I'm just waiting on them to call me I'm so ready to rip. Will be my first z400!
Happy to hear that you're planning to keep her for a little while!
Ok so I watch your new videos every time they pop up, I’m looking for specifically a 2003 KX250 to do a homebrew version of what you do with these machines. Except like some of yours- a restomod “hard enduro” build that looks factory with all the proper goodies. Heading over to the extra channel right now to drool over the smokey fella.
I always wanted a Z400, that would fit good with my eiger 400. Raptor was always a dream but never thought I'd get one until I got older. Still kinda want a z400.
Beautiful build!!! Bring back the banshee for sure and trx250s. Make quads again America!!
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You can get a LOT of stuff with 49000 dollars in denmark. But respect for putting all that time and money into this project
You really do dedicate so much time, effort, and money into these projects. Love the result! Definitely understand why its hard to put a price on it.
Meat you did a great job on this quad, some of these guys you work with could and can give you some kind of a discount for the reason you are promoting their business in your videos.
Man Mike im sorry but i don't think I could have rode it with hiw good it looks 🤣🤣 great job!!!!!
Awesome channel! I’m glad to have come across this. I’m also obsessed with ok ATV’s. I think it would be really cool to see you restore and polish an old Cannondale ATV. There is still a great community around them for parts
Yamaha Blaster needs to come back. Fun quad to ride recreational. Miss that quad.
He already did that
Would be a great machine to see Yamaha bring back, even if it were a 4 stroke version.
I dream of a day that manufacturers bring back their past quads like the 400 class 😢
10 years ago i stressed out guys on 660 Raptors and 525 Outlaws in woodland trails riding my 1986 Honda 200X three wheeler. Cant imagine how i could have done on a quad like this. Side note i did race three wheelers in the 80's semi professionally.
I don't doubt it man - the rider is where the difference is!
The guys riding the 660
Raptors and 525 outlaws did not know how to ride 😂
These videos deserve more than a like, TH-cam needs to add a ❤ feature😂 sick job as always Mike
That place is huge, no wonder they call it the Badlands. It's like something from out of a movie.
Yup it's been on my bucket list to go there for awhile now. Over 1400 acres. It's about 5.5 hours from me. Maybe this year or next
Honda 400 ex! I feel it's the best air cooled motor ever in an atv. If they ever brought these back I wish they would make the bugeye light version with reverse. I also wouldn't mind a 250r with estart and modern suspension 😎
I'd be all for a revitalized 400ex or lt 250r.. hell even a 400 ex with better suspension and liquid cooled maybe even I would absolutely want one.
Stayed in the same cabin last year at badlands it was badass
Agree 100% on the 400 class. My favorite was the kfx400, something about that nose plastic for me haha. Great video!
love the serie like always especialy this one have a 2008 dvx 400 and love it that an awsome built keep up the awsome video 👌💯love to see more riding with the z400
Loved my 400ex. Just handled great and was fast enough to be super fun. Never had a problem with it ever. Had a White Bros E-series slip-on. Miss that quad!
Ds650 with ron woods stage 3 kit. 90hp to the wheel monster. Called the "bomb squad" for a reason
Love the vid 👍 maybe one day you could do a budget build that the rest of us could afford 😂
I have a few of those in my older content. My first banshee build was I think 1500 total in parts/paint etc.
I love watching your videos, I go back and watch previous ones while waiting for new ones to come out, I just rewatched the blaster and now I’m watching the ASPCA raptor 😂
Such a clean, well done build! I’m glad you got it dirty though!
It's a toss up between my z400 and my raptor700r being the most comfortable sport quads I've ever owned great job on the build
Unbelievable build! 🤯
Great build. I restored my Z a few years ago. Not to OEM specs. Yours is beautiful!! Well done sir
Thank you man!
sounds like u found my fav trail. north side of the park. that trail is fun. I knee what u was talking about soon as u said smooth swoops. I have a sick loop off that trail.
It's a great trail man!
Love how this is worth more than your corvette ❤
Would love to see a LTR 450 project!!
Amazing build. Keep up the good work! You need to ride some of the trails in Michigan sometime.
Thank you man! I've heard the trails in Michigan are great!
Trails in Michigan are awesome brother 😎
i wish all manufactures bring back the 450 quads especially the trx 450 for me
Nothing like a Sabo build. Beautiful Mike just Beautiful.
Scratch the 700xx idea. In the future you HAVE to do a RZR 800. They're cheap now a days and I bet the videos would perform well. That RM65 will be a fun build. I'm stoked to see what graphics you do on the $1k graveyard themed KX250. On finding a property since you're maybe not tied to such a specific location... try posting wanted ads for off market properties. Cool to hear an update on backing out of the one property on your other channel. Love the vids man, keep up the good work!
Warrior 350 was the sport quad for 20 years. would be cool to see an updated version
One of my favorite trail-sport quads is the Honda trx700xx. It was an absolute tank on heavy trails. I sold mine early 2020, I regret it so much
I've never had a chance to ride one of those but I hear they're great on rough terrain
@@MichaelSabo ah ya, the IRS kills!
1987 Honda trx250x or a 1987 Kawasaki kfs250 Mojave I’d love to see you restore and rip one just to watch your videos on either or both machines then do a shootout with them I own a 87 trx250x and love my little quad.
You did an amazing job on it Mike, I love when you do these videos of the build breakdown & cost It really shows the time and effort and money that you really do put into these builds that make them what they are.
#GOAT🐐
I had a z400 and thought exactly what you think. Great quad, easy to ride, not too much power, and never not enough. Handled great. That being said, I now own a KTM 450 XC that I put a 525 top end on. I will say it is a complete step up from the z400. Better in just about every way. You should do a KTM XC ATV build (skip the SX version)...would be great to watch and then hear your opinion on it.
It sure did look good under the tent ! We rode with ya when you were on bike ! Our bud has same bike with same hole in the side that he’s welding. Hope to rip with ya again soon !
Looks like a blast!
I have a 2006 kfx400, and a 1999 400ex, both being rebuilt (not restored) running riding. I think you would enjoy northern Michigan riding. Mio, Michigan.
Love your content!
I knew you looked familiar, I'm pretty sure you bought my old crf450 in 2016. I'm actually in the middle of a kfx400 restoration, so your build series has been very helpful.
Im a casual rider.
Last raced a quad 15yrs ago
So Mate bought a Kfx400 and a ltz400
KFX Stock
Ltz. Has an exhaust
But overall the ltz feels much better to ride.
Same day I played on a ltr450.
Didn't enjoy it as much on the mx track
I come from a TRX450R with kinda stock and just a slip on HMF pipe.
I miss my quad from back in the day
Man that thing sounds good. The few times you hit the limiter it sounded amazing🤤
Where is the torque chart, Mike? The rig turned up very nice! Well done, Sir.
Mike, i'm from Portugal and i love your videos, i would like to see you doing a full restoration on a Yamaha warrior 350. Congrats on the amazing job that you did on that Z400
I had a 06 white z400. It was 100% bone stock, had the original tires. I was the second owner of it. Had 10 hours on it the day I bought it from my dad’s friend who had bought it new in 07. Perfect power and handling. Definitely miss it and wish I still had it
how do you not have more subs lol ? love your vids keep it up man love the work
Banshee and/or 250r for sure. 400ex or Z400. Predator 500 is pretty fun too.
You should make a top 10 list of quads you have ridden
Beautiful bike. I finally was able to nab one myself. You and these vids brought the youth back out in me and the reason I got my 2 year old into quads already. I built my 400ex off your vids, sold it for a Z. Where are these trails? FRO is cool but way rocky and never able to get it opened up without the trail throwing you off. Would love to ride these trails.
Another outstanding job Mike!!!!!!
Thank you!
Polaris predator 500 Troy Lee edition is my favorite all time crazyyy power fun on trails!
Mike please make a Lakota shirt! I would totally buy!!!!! 😭
I enjoyed watching your video, TRX 400 ex is my Fav quad of all time..
Thank you for watching man!
Another excellent build Mr. Sabo!! Can't wait to see the KTM Bike complete!
I was a high intermediate dirtbike racer, but when I switched to quads, I just felt more natural on them and started racing pro almost immediately. Other people feel more natural on a bike. I felt more natural on ATV's. To each their own.
I had a 2009 kfx450r my one and only sport quad. I really liked the simplicity of reverse.
Sounds so good!
Always wanted to go to the Badlands. Only about 5.5 hour drive for me. Maybe this year or next. I kept thinking while you were riding how much you sound like Pete Hager. Never realized that till now. LOL. Anyway very nice video Mike and the quad looks amazing!
I love the z400 myself and you did a beautiful job on the resurrection. As for a soft spot of mine and I would love to see you fix one up is the bombardier ds 650 Baja.
What a great series! Time to get to work on my 04 after i fix my 03 pred. My kid sorta flipped it 😂
Oh man 😂 Never a dull moment when it comes to sport quads lol
I do a lot of back woods technical trail riding. On my raptor 770cc I prefer 23 inch tall up front and 22 inches out Back