1998/2002 LTF 300 F DIFFERENCES

[oztrax]

Hello,

Picked up what i thought was a 1997 KQ 300, it is missing all the plastic body fenders and the head light plastics.

Checked the VIN with one of the decoders from this forum and it said my quad was actually a 2002 LTF 300 F

which is fine, just wondering what changes were made from 1997 to 2002, Some service manuals list 1998 to 2002 as the same range/model.

I may check engine number as well to confirm engine year and model

I need correct identification for parts ordering etc.

I noticed some changes from the 1997 to 2000s models with the rear wheel driveshafts.

My rear shafts have an inner joint rubber cover (not sure if they are CVs or UJs), then appear to go to wheel hub without a 2nd flexible joint,

in other words it is most likely rear wheel drives are a single CV joint.

earlier models appear to be 2 UJs, am i correct here ?

Have ordered a cheapo CD service manual that hopefully should clear this up

 

regards

OZ

 

 

[Mech]

You can look parts up online here...  https://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2000#next . Then click the arrow on the right side of the listings, it will tell you what other models the parts fit. There are different listings for the LTF300 and the LTF300 F.. Compare parts and you will figure what you have.

[oztrax]

tried FAX VIN again 2002 LT-F300, nothing after the 300, eg F,K etc

possibly not much difference but i am still curious

just tried above parts lookup, excellent better than what i have been using, looks like the F/K after 300 is more for options , eg color, dual headlight etc

 

and looks like rear wheel drives are a single UJ with a boot over, im happy with tthat

OZ

[Mech]

Glad it helped.

 

[oztrax]

OK looked in detail thru parts lists, looks X,Y,K models have a drum/shoe front brake and a rear stop lamp  ?

thats about it

 

OZ

[Mech]

There are probably hundreds of differences Oz. They change the general model every few years, but in all makes, and any model range, there will be heaps of parts differences. They change the carby specs(jets and needles for instance), just about every year, even though they are the same basic model of carby. They change stators and electrical systems a lot too. Gears and shafts change, sometimes because it's a superseded part design, and sometimes to give different ratios in different years.

Most of the service manuals cover a lot of years. They have all the stuff common to every model in the front, then at the end they list what was different for different years.

Keep posting till you've got permission to download a manual. Possibly download a couple. It's quite common once a bike's a few years old for things to have been changed, sometimes with a later part, like a suspension arm for instance. You need to read the manual and get to know the bike to be sure what you've got.

In some respects the X and Y are the same, and mostly the K is different.

[oztrax]

thanks Mech, i agree but drum brakes versus disc brakes ? pretty weird option.

I needed a speedo assy for my 2002, got a 1997 version coming looks exactly the same but one connector is different.

Can deal with electrics better as I am an Aircraft Electrician, but buying the wrong suspension, drive train or brake parts would be annoying.

At least here in Australia I am finding a good supply of 2nd hand Suzuki parts from wreckers, gumtree (like Craigs list) etc at very reasonable prices.

Not to mention oil filter $9, air filter $27 and non OEM electrical parts

 

OZ

[Mech]

Yup, little things like the different wiring on an identical looking speedo is usual. It's the same with cars. Mostly the other parts will fit, if we swap all the other parts that go with it, such as changing one gear needing a new shaft for it to fit on, and then another gear on the other shaft..haha.

Bastards !