Yoshimura 03-09 SUZUKI LT-Z400 Installation Procedures Manual Download Page 3

Installation Procedures:

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8mm x 65mm

Flange Hex Bolt

Heat
Insulator

Stainless Steel
Muffler Clamp

Aluminum

Spacer

Stock Chassis Mounting 
Point

Large Washer

Fig. 3

Connect Springs

Heat Shield

7  Insert supplied aluminum spacer into the inside of the 

rubber grommet. See parts diagram on page 4 for 
orientation.

 
8 Install Yoshimura tailpipe with muffler onto Yoshimura 

header.  Install supplied springs onto header-tailpipe 
with supplied spring puller tool. (See Fig. 4) 

9 Mount muffler  to upper chassis mount.  Mounting 

orientation should go as follows: Supplied bolt, 
washer, muffler mounting bracket w/ inserted rubber 
grommet, aluminum spacer, aluminum spacer, frame 
(See Fig. 5 and Parts Diagram).

10 Torque stock header nuts to to 2.0 kg-m (14.6 lb-ft)

11 Torque muffler mounting bolt to 2.5 kg-m (18 lb-ft).

12  Reinstall radiator hose and clamp.

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14  Fill radiator with new coolant. 

15  Refer to factory service manual for steps on bleeding 

the cooling system. 

16  Reinstall radiator cap.

17  It is recommended that the entire exhaust system be 

wiped down with rubbing alcohol to remove oil and 
fingerprints.  This will help prevent tarnishing of the 
finish after the exhaust is heated up.

18 Before starting motorcycle check for proper clearance 

between new exhaust system and motorcycle. (i.e.  
radiator & fan assembly, rear brake, frame, tire, etc.)
If any problem is found, please carefully follow 
through the installation steps again.  If problem still 
persists, please call Yoshimura tech. Dept. At (800)634-
9166 / in CA (909)628-4722

THERMOSTAT COVER INSTALLATION

• Install the thermostat in the reverse order of

   

removal.
• Apply engine coolant to the rubber seal on the

  

 thermostat.
• After installing the thermostat, be sure to add

   

engine coolant.

Note:  After starting motorcycle, it is normal for 

new exhaust system and muffler to smoke 
until oil residue burns off.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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