I’m 16, just bought myself an 87 quadzilla about two weeks ago. Definitely learned a few things in this vid. I’m currently replacing a bunch of stuff on my zilla like ball joints and tie rods but in a week or two it’s gonna be ready to rip.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful! Make sure you get everything torqued, especially that pinch bolt on that lower ball joints! Had that come loose on a buddy's luckily the results where mostly uneventful!

@tendergreen

3 жыл бұрын

Dude you are lucky. I’m 34 and just got my first zilla last year. I dreamed of one when I was your age. Fix it up, don’t beat on it too hard, and never sell it, trust me.

@jacobrechis5217

3 жыл бұрын

@@tendergreen yea I’m going to try my hardest to take the best care of it possible

@warwagoninc

3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to get an 87 tomorrow. I’d like to link up to get some pointers bud.

@jacobrechis5217

3 жыл бұрын

@@warwagoninc check frame really good for cracks, they aren’t the best frames. Like with any other quad, make sure it’s straight too. Check around cylinder ears for cracks, as it’s fairly common on zillas, especially if it’s been ported. Run through all the gears, make sure it shifts smooth. Ask what oil mixture he’s running in it, he should be running 32-1. Take out spark plug to make sure it’s not running lean, zilla motors tend to seize up when lean. Check all ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, and other bearings, also check steering stem for play in it. Check motor mounting points for cracks, around top motor mount is most common. You actually don’t even need the top motor mount, a lot of people remove it. Make sure the bolt holes are still there where the chain guard bolts on in case a broken chain has flung into the guard and snapped them off. Make sure intake tubes aren’t cracked since you can’t buy those anymore. If fender supports in the rear are bent then check subframe really good for bends/cracks. Also, know in advance parts are hard to find. Joining the zilla groups on Facebook helps a lot.

Video really helped me dude. I just finished a frame up banshee build and now I got a crazy lead on a lt500r barn find . I'm a young guy 28 and love the vintage machines

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped! Banshees are fun. I'm supposed to get one eventually. Hope the barn find works out! Good to see the younger guys taking an interest in them. Sadly parts are getting scarce...

Great video! ‘87 owner here getting ready to take on a complete restoration. Liked and subscribed.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Hows the restore going? Thanks for subscribing!

That outro song was sick riffage, wasn't expecting that haha nicee

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

The singer at the end needs a little work though! Lol

@elicastillo2132

Жыл бұрын

Revision!!🤣

I too have been dealing with the blue screen lol, just waiting on my motherboard and RAM. Bikes almost ready though, just have to redo the seat cover and get the exhaust sandblasted. Keep the vids coming, it was really hard to find certain info on the bike when I needed it, these videos are a HUGE help to us younger guys

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Windows, I tell you, I almost considered giving Mac another try. Where you able to get one ordered from Hi-Flight or Ceet? Glad to hear it was helpful, will be going over the engine for the 90 in the next build video.

Great vid Cyrus! It was great meeting you recently. Look forward to riding with you sometime!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! It was a good time meeting you as well, it was nice seeing your collection in person. Even though I didn't get back to Ohio until 9:30, lol UGH! Definitely need to hit the sand sometime!

awesome video man. Thanks a lot. I live in Canada and the zilla is few and far between up here. I appreciate your compiling this info into a video.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I've heard that, I know a Canadian who must own most of the ones in Canada!

I just bought two quadzilla’s I can’t wait till they arrive,stuff of my dreams. Great information! subscribed!!!

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the sub! Did your Zillas arrive yet?

@paddyroesir

10 ай бұрын

Yes one 87 and one 90, dream come true

I just bought a lt500r and your helping me so much with these videos thanks 🙏

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

I'm binge watching as well. This video was original and the time you take with the part number overlays and editing is evident. I've subscribed. You'll hit 1000 subs soon.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! This video was pretty rough, a lot of time involved. I started it thinking it wouldn't be too bad to put together but wow was I wrong! It just kept snowballing into more and more details. I'm actually considering doing an addendum to it as I missed a couple things I intended to cover and have since learned some new as well.

@VermontLife

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy I enjoy ATV history videos. I suppose that's because I'm a history buff but videos like this are hard to find. Lots of reviews out there but not like this.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@VermontLife They are! I've also been kicking around building a website in order to document different models since the manufacturers have abandoned so many. Oh and if you get a chance this video shows some of the smooth sand at Little Sahara I was referring to after a good wind. kzread.info/dash/bejne/paJ20tGpka7Jnc4.html

Greetings from the deep freeze called Texas, I like this series your doing on the Zilla, hope to find a good one someday, keep up the good work, really like the the differences you point out on the different year models.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Hope your staying warm, I have some friends down there said it's been a little crazy. They are out there, prices have been going up a lot lately. Glad you're enjoying it!

I just aquired a 88 lt500R and ill have to say its definitely a learning game that I gota learn since I play with the Honda ATC 250Rs but I couldn't resist getting a 500 and something new to play with....Great video by the way you have a lot of good info that I will definitely take into consideration 👍

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the acquisition! They are a slightly different beast from the Honda that is for sure. The OEM manual helps a lot if you're tearing into the engine for the first time. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

Excellent video man, definitely helped clear up some of the gray areas for me. Keep it up 👍👍🤙

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Working on more.

Those are my Carburetor photos!! I’m flattered!! R.I.P. Quadzilla Kings..

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you’re flattered!!! Also thank you for posting those! I would have had nothing to work with. Merry Christmas!

Great video 👍 I’ve been having trouble finding information like this for the lt250r too. Liked and subscribed keep up the great work!

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've kicked around doing a 250R version I just don't have much 250 stuff to film. May have to talk to a buddy of mine about it.

Awesome content here, enjoyed the comparison and discussion about parts availability. So, I'm picking up an 87 zilla tomorrow. My first 500! I have 3 LT250r's and love them. If I have a question or two it looks like this is a great place!

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Also congrats on your new acquisition! Feel free to ask questions. I really want to do some LT250R content and some more tech oriented videos in the future but currently without a shop…

Absolute wealth of knowledge....thank you for taking the time, and very nice quads

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I am looking to buy a 500. I am about your age. I have a lt250r and a TRX 250r. The 500 is next on my list. This video helped me to understand the 4 years of changes. Subscribed to you channel. Looks cool. Looking forward to more videos. Thank you.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! The TRX has been on the wish list for a while just never find the right one at the right time it seems. Will be more coming soon!

You videos just recently got recommended to me and I just binge watched some of them. Absolutely awesome content. I love build series. You should invest in a pit posse lift from eBay. Huge back saved and their only like 150 bucks. Keep up the great content. I subscribed 👍🏼

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear, glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the recommendation on the lift, I'll definitely check that out. I have metal cart I've used in the past, it's nice to build on but it's manual job getting them on and off of it.

Great video man! Would love to see more.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, will do!

Definitely learned a couple things in this video. I have a 87 500 myself

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that!

Thanks for the vid. I’ve watched a few times in the past year. Wish you would’ve went deeper into the seat differences though. Having a hard time finding that info.

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, unfortunately I did not have examples of all 4 seats to film, it’s also why I skipped covering the exhaust differences as well. Anyhow I can tell you the following about the seats. The 87 was all blue with no wording. The 88 was all blue with a No Passenger heat stamped in the cover. The 89 has the same heat stamp, but also QuadRacer in white on the back. The 90 also has the heat stamp, but says SUZUKI in white on the back. Hope that helps.

@mrhanky5555

Жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy thank you very much! Big help

This is an outstanding video. Just wow.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

Awsome video. Need a video on the lt250r and the lt230s and lt250s at some point 🤙🏼

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If I can get my hands on all that information, images and video to go with it I will! I have an 89 250R I plan to get to after this but def. don't have the parts on hand to show differences.

Great video its good stuff to know. I've redone my 1989 LT 500.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I made a jig to convert 87 upper A-arms to 88 style. also made tabs to weld on the frame. FYI, the ltz400 lower A-arms use the same bearings.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few changed over, are you modding the upper arms or just switching them out for the later version? That's good to hear!

We appreciate you quadguycy!! Great video

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caleb, I appreciate you watching!

Awesome video keep up the great work love your content from the uk

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I plan on it!

Keep those videos coming my man!!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it, finding time to edit is rough!

Great piece of knowledge for this rare beast

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for doing the videos your the best knowledge is key

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome I really appreciate that!

fantastic video...very glad you are doing this...and sharing this wisdom! Will subscribe!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@DariusBarazandeh

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy here's my 1990: www.bikepics.com/pictures/1998355/1990-suzuki-lt-500 I need to do a video review of her...

great stuff, keep it coming!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Great info my friend

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Can't wait to pick up my 89 tomorrow. She needs some tlc but I wanted a project. Wish parts were as easy to find for the lt as the 250r

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

You and I both! Call Suzuki yell at them to make more parts! I've tried.

@mr.mackey6370

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy even after market. From what I've seen looking through different groups and what not there's still a pretty decent demand for the parts. Be nice to see a company step up to help keep these legends alive

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.mackey6370 I really wish they would! Full Tilt and I are kicking around a few things but we're still working out the details.

hey man good video and good info !!

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

Like always very informative!!! And definitely good taste on music.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good to hear someone enjoys my taste in music. Having playing in several metal bands I was concerned it might have been a bit much.

Love the video man!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! Good luck with yours!

Well done and very informative...and funny. Thank you -

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice Lunchbox! Wanted one bad back in the day.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Still one of my favorites! Building a Clodbuster pretty soon.

@triple6758

2 ай бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy I had a Clodbuster! Nothing comparable to today's offerings but mind blowing at the time. 4x4x4. My dad's ride was a Blackfoot. Good bit faster than the Buster but not near as cool.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

@@triple6758 They certainly don't compare to the modern cars. They are fun for what they are. I find it comical how many times the Arma and Traxxas stuff has all been broken but here comes the Lunchbox and Midnight Pumpkin!

Thanks bud. First time watching you

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very nice you nailed it I got a new 87 250 quad racer in 87 my buddy a 87 500 those were the days I was 15 I was so lucky to ride all those machines 250 R Honda’s as well pretty much everything except a banshee of all things back in the day but bought one of those in 99 but that’s what all that was left lol

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You where lucky to ride all those! I was a little younger, started on a trx125 then a trx200sx and followed it with an LT250 then a 500 but the LTs where all used by then in the early 90s but where still decent shape. I've had an LT500 in some fashion since about 93.

@justsomeone6835

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy your welcome 👍🏻 and some 86 quad sports as well

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@justsomeone6835 I always liked the quad sport

Hi Cyrus, great video and the information was very informative. Do you know where to get the upper arm bearings? what is someone suppose to do when they have to replace them?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nin glad you enjoyed it! So far I personally haven’t had to source those parts yet. Let me check around I believe someone had posted a bearing size or number they found that would work. The races on the other hand would have to be made. I’ll see what I can find.

great video

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good stuff keep em coming👍🏻👍🏻

@weidnermaggi

3 жыл бұрын

awesomeness. Outstanding overview. searching for lt500 presently. now own lt80 & LT250R. #SUPERBEAST

@AndrewS1989

3 жыл бұрын

Get on it harder and harder to find..everything is crazy through the roof right now $$$ sucks but makes mine worth a lot more I just had a barn find last year a Duncan Racing replica 525 big bore..I’m in process of breaking it down now with great guidance from our friends page here👍🏻

Hello I know this is about 500s but the 1987 250 also had the 8 pedal read cage and was also changed to the 6 pedal in 1988 and up

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct about the reeds themselves, but the cages are different on the 87s between the 250 and the 500. 88 and up they used the same assembly. I probably messed up explaining that.

Great video!

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I remember the two quad zilla I had I had a 88 and an 8988 brand new off the showroom floor for 3400 bucks and the 89 had a 6 inch over swing arm. I bought it off a guy who is getting a divorce in Orange County And I loved both bikes they were beautiful razors and Sans skate twos pipe and car silencer Nerf bars, handlebars, front and rear bumpers my God, the bikes were beautiful and then I did both of them in black plastic. They were awesome I do miss them. Nothing compares to them not even the banshee, because the 500 you sat down behind it and the banshee you sit kind of on top of it and I don’t like that I wanna sit down behind the bike especially with 500 ccI do miss that bike and the stretched one was more of a drag racer. Anyway, sick bikes I had my God.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’re still a member of the club who gets it! Awesome you had a chance to own 2 back then!

I liked the same years in the 250 Quad Racer

awesome vid !

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

very good information sir much appreciated

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just came across this, pretty awesome like your videos.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Appreciate the kind words! Should have some more stuff here soon hopefully.

The newer intake design was smaller to increase velocity and Make the throttle response more crisp.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Dude nice video!!! I built a 87 zilla it is hard to find parts here in the Netherlands 🙄 , but i have a 87 zilla but i have in my cilinder head 7 stuts 🤔

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Parts are getting hard to obtain no matter where you live it seems! If you have a 7 stud head, then it has the later year cylinder, they are interchangeable.

Ended up getting a 1990 Quadzilla. Found out the reeds were bad so I bought a stock set. Turns out I have a aftermarket reed cage (I think fmf, which is no longer made) what are my options? Can't seem to find reed cage options for it

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Pickup a set of Moto Tassinari VForce 3 reeds. Just confirm it’s a small reed cylinder before ordering. I’ve seen them sold various places. Amazon, eBay.

Nice vid !

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

thanks for the vid. i have a 87 lt500. i need a carberator,front right caliper and silencer, or sell for 4000

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'd jump into some of the Quadzilla Facebook groups. Lots of people post parts for sale plus you can post what you;re looking for.

Looking for the barrel nuts for the cylinder. Any help?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Full Tilt is in the process of having some made. Not sure when they will be available just yet but soon hopefully.

Do you know where to find a complete 500cc motor to put on my 450 frame ?

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say join a few of the LT500 groups on Facebook and look around, or make a post looking for one. They pop up here and there but definitely not every day. They are getting harder to come by.

Do you know where I can find a set of OEM plastics? I got an 87 I’m trying to fix.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

The prices I've seen for OEM plastics in the last coupe years is crazy. Best bet would be to join a couple of the facebook groups and ask around.

The letter "i" is not used much as to not confuse it with the number one and the lower case "L".

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

I wish the world would skip O as well!

Liked this video. I just got an 89 Zilla. Any info on parts websites etc would be great! And gear oil type? Change video? Fuel mixture ratio?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and congrats! Depending on what you are looking for, you can still get some OEM stuff from like Rocky Mountain, Babbits, Partzilla. If you're looking for some aftermarket you can try HSDracing.com. Facebook groups are a good place as well. And there's also ebay. I've been running 50:1, and using 10-40 synthetic motor oil in the trans.

Do you know the stock front wheel offset for a 87 Zilla. Would 3+2 work well

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

I believe 3+2 is stock.

When was the first year on the quadzilla they came out with the block because I looked at a 1987 Zoe and it didn't have the block it had a setup like the lt250r quadracer and you could turn it with a pipe wrench I didn't think the block came out until 89

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

When you say block are you referring to the chain adjustment?

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Also first year LT500 is 1987. And if you are referring to the chain adjustment the LT500 all years was the block style. Suzuki carried that design over to all years of the Z400 as far as I know. If you are thinking of the round carrier, chain adjustment, that was the first gen LT250.

where would you have the jug done for the oring?

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Full Tilt Muscle Machine Factory - 620.221.6548

I am a fan of the old Zilla. I ?Grew up? on one. My dad and all his friends had them and we would rally around the Oregon dunes. I now have the one my dad first bought. It is an '87 and it is hard to start. You mentioned the Electron Carb. I recently was reading about these. Do you have any advice you are willing to share? Model? Tips to run them on a Zilla? I also have a big bored YFZ 450. Just as you say. Different tool, different jobs. I do have to say there is not much like riding the ol' Zilla but I sure appreciate the electric start of my YFZ. I dig your enthusiasm. Keep it up.

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you still have your dad's Zilla! Being hard to start any idea how many hours the top end has on it? I'd start with a compression test before switching around carbs. Especially if it was fine before and started getting more difficult. Is it a mostly stock machine? I'm a fan of the Lectron due to constantly chaning elevations. They can be some work to get dialed in but once there it's really nice just being able to bump the powerjet screw in or out for some fine tuning. Which model carb really depends on pipe, cylinder, porting, etc. Electric start is pretty hard to beat, been noticing it more as I get older.

The 88+ A-Arm is 41% of the 87. Or 59% lighter. Jacob, if you need front control arm bearings, mig on 4 new tabs and replace it with the 88+.

Since the intake is much larger on the 87 would you think it would make more power than later years?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

In stock form I can't say that I've ever really noticed a difference. When you start porting the cylinder and raising the compression that's a different story. Most of the Zillas in our are pretty heavily modified.

You mentioned you use Lectron Carbs. Can you elaborate on why you like them vs the traditional 43B-20’s? I’m very curious as I like Lectron’s on my Yamaha’s. Just got an 89 Zilla and trying to decide.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

Ease of tuning mostly. We jump around to a lot of different elevations from like 3/400ft to 7/8000ft and places in between. Twisting a metering rod and turning the power jet screw is much easier then carrying a box of jets around.

@Noslo_559

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy What about a 540cc Trinity motor with a Duncan/Paul Turner Exhaust and Pyramid Reeds at under 1000ft elevation. Safe bet or would my 43B-20 with meeting be better in your opinion? Just curious.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Noslo_559 Hard to say, the Trinity porting is on the mild side. Has your carb been bored? Or is it still completely stock? I’m not a big fan of the pyramids they don’t seem to let the engine rev out like the vforce 3s do.

I have an 87 myself my dad gave it to my it’s a very important bike any info on the right person I can send my engine to for a full rebuild ??

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dylan, that's awesome to hear. If you are on Facebook I recommend searching out Micheal David Steiner, or Full Tilt Muscle Car Factory in Winfield Kansas.

Thanks man

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Makes me miss mine

@QuadGuyCy

10 ай бұрын

And that's why I'll never sell!

Great vidd man..I'm buying a Lt 250..1987 and wanting to digg up info on it..I has a 87 Zilla back in 2002-03. Miss it..but it was a heavy heavy bitch..but luvved it..any tips on the 250 u have please let me know..thanks...Ray

@QuadGuyCy

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! I have a 250 but haven’t had much time to get to anything lately. I actually have plans to get a some 250s together and do a similar video at some point in time. There’s sis much to the 250s it might actually take several videos. Also with the 250 a lot depends on which generation you get, 1,2,3

Do you have/ever come by any for sale at a decent price

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

In the current market not to often. Stuff that was $1500 is now bringing 2500+

NICE …. I HAVE 89 ZILLA. WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING. DO YOU KNOW WATER PUMP OR IMPELLER PART NUMBER. AND WHERE TO GET ONE. OR DO YOU THINK IT MIGHT JUST BE THE SEALS?? Please let me know Thanks

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Impellers have been discontinued unfortunately. A few people have posted in some of the Facebook groups about maybe making some billet ones but I haven’t seen any for sale yet. The seals are still available, you can order those any place really, partzilla, Rocky Mountain atv etc. I have a video I started with all the tips and tricks I know on the water pump. I need to get that done and posted.

Suzuki should come back with it and watch it sell

@QuadGuyCy

8 ай бұрын

That would be amazing if they would!

Hi, I am a new subscriber with a much needed question. Just got a zilla that sat covered with dust in a garage for the past 15+ years. What should I do and don't do? I don't want to try start it and have the engine explode. Would appriciate an answer.

@adamnft4341

2 жыл бұрын

Also, if you have an email I can contact you would be amazing. Thanx

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamnft4341 if you have instagram you can message me there. First off clean it, check the air box, intake, and exhaust for any creatures that may have decided to make a home. I’ve seen them completely plugged up by various members of the rodent family. Check it over for anything necessary that maybe missing. Check the fuel tank, put a small amount of fresh fuel in the tank and shake it around then dump the fuel into a bucket see if there is any garbage in the tank. If so clean accordingly. Pull the carburetor apart and inspect. May or may not need cleaned/rebuilt. Pull the spark plug, then use the kick starter to rotate the piston see if it will move, if it does make sure it feels smooth. If that seems all good check if you have spark. Also If you have a compression tester check it. Then drain the transmission oil, check the oil for garbage. If it’s clean, put in fresh. Drain the coolant, most likely flush the cooling sytem with a hose. Refill make sure nothing leaks. If all that checks out you can put it back together and see if it will run. If it starts listen for any “bad” sounds. Let the engine get up to temp check for any water leaks. Lastly and most important if all that checks out and you go to ride it, go over the brakes and check those are all working before hand.

@adamnft4341

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy legend. Thank you so much for this answer. You didn't miss a thing. Will sure follow you on IG

I loved the 1989 and 1990 the most

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Good morning my friend i am rebuilding a suzuki lt 500 and i am missing some parts where i can get

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Morning, what parts? It really depends on what you are missing. Unfortunately Suzuki has discontinued a few more key pieces in the last 6/8 months. We are trying to come up with a solution for some of them.

@deidaotero711

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy good morning I need the engine mouting the exhaust complete plastic and the hose that goes from the air box To the carburetor

My uncle had a 1988 Suzuki quad zilla

NICE. THANK YOU 🤙🤙🤙

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Can you do a video on the lectron carbs? I have a 40mm ported factory carb on an older trinity ported 88 cylinder and I’m considering trying the lectron but don’t want to waste money if it’s not an actual gain. Thank you.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

I'll certainly add that to my to do list. For me, the biggest advantage is the tuning of it. I jump around to different elevations a lot, from 300 to like 7500 and you can tune what Lectron calls the power jet with the turn of a screw which is super convenient when your out in the sand.

@LetsFNgo

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy awesome thank you for the explanation and look forward to a more in depth video. Who would you recommend if I wanted to send the jug out to get ported more?

Need help with my Zilla! Need a cyclinder head or jug as I’ve heard it been called.. have one laying around you’d sell??mines in rough shape but your videos get me pumped for the restoration

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't, I did see a couple on ebay recently. They are definitely getting hard to come by. What's wrong with yours? You'd be surprised what is repairable.

@dbchevy

3 жыл бұрын

still in need of one?

@gregellis143

3 жыл бұрын

@@dbchevy do you have a bottom end to a lt500r I'm in need of a good bottom end

I have the M103 engine version. Quadzilla looking to sell it.

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

What kind of shape is it in?

Thorough, holy shit....awesome

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm wanting to add some more to this for people who maybe trying to do a stock restore but getting footage of the parts is difficult.

In your opinion, what's the best year to but..? Reliability, etc.....?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Good question, I could probably make a 5 minute video out of it. I would say if you're looking for a completely stock ready to ride machine, I would look for the cleanest 88+ with the 7 stud cylinder you could find because of the frame changes, a-arms, and head gasket issues.If I was being really picky I'd try to find a 90. If you're not planning on staying stock and want to build something there's not really a wrong choice.

@2-strokeracer531

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy Thanks for getting back to me, brother.. I just sold an '86 ATC 250r, I still have my Banshee for 30 years, and am now now in the market for a Quadzilla.. Your video really helped me, and I think the 1st year production of ANY bike is usually a mistake.. That extra stud I heard did fix that gasket problem.. If you know of any good Zillas for sale, please tell them to contact me.. Thanks brother.. 🏁🇺🇸🏁

So which year do you think is best?

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

They're all good! 😁 Visually I've always liked the 87, and that's mostly because it was the first year and that's what started it for me. From a technical standpoint the later years had some significant improvements and are arguably better because of them, at least, in stock form.

Is the 2-stroke ATV sport dead? Wish Honda and Suzuki bring back those great two stroke sport quads, TRX250R and LT500R.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately sport quads have been on life support for a long time now. These older 2 stroke machines are getting pretty niche these days. The Banshee and the Trx250r have the most aftermarket support as those are the most popular, the LT on the other hand is pretty limited. It’s kind of a sad state where things have gone. Hopefully it turns around someday but the 2 strokes are probably never coming back.

And the 87 was the only year with the 8 pedal reed cage as well

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

That is correct. I’ve been kicking around adding an addendum to this video.

I always loved Mikuni carbs best

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

I like them, then started using the Lectrons.

Hey if possible can you also make a video comparing the 250s , there’s literally no video that does it

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

I've actually kicked that idea around since this is my most popular video. My biggest problem is getting my hands on the 3 different generations so I could film them all. I'll keep trying, might be able to pull it together sometime.

@Yavi250r

Жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy if you do it thank you a lot , because there is Litteraly little to no direct information on these quads . I’m 17 and I recently baught an 85 model , and there is little to no information on it, aswell as the best modifications to make . I have to look at forums from 2004 and try and dig out anything I can lol . By the way, the 500 is my dream quad , I hope to have one when I’m older . Great video

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

@@Yavi250r They've definitely not received the attention they deserve in my opinion. Same goes for the 500, which is why I started this to begin with. Most of the 500 content I was able to find was not very good or helpful which was why I started this. I'll see what I can come up with for some 250 stuff. I do have a friend with a 1st gen I could film and I have 2nd stuffed in a trailer somewhere. I really need a shop though at the moment.

I have been trying to find contact info for Michael Steiner for a while now. I can't seem to dig it up. Any chance you could point me in the right direction? I have an '87 LT250R that I would really like to have his magic done on. That's a beautiful engine.

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, 620.218.4334. Tell him I sent you!

@steelbak-customs

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy Thank you very much! I will certainly do that.

Thanks QuadGUY

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Im looking for a quadzilla rolling chassis. Do you have one available?

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't at the moment. I'd say your best bet is to join a couple of the lt500 facebook groups and keep an eye open, they pop up somewhat regularly in those.

@tywyatt7155

Жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy thank you. I used to own a 1988 Quadzilla, but had to sell it. I have tried to join different facebook groups, but due to the fact that I own a Banshee and not a Quadzilla, they will not accept my request for a membership.

@tywyatt7155

Жыл бұрын

I found a rolling chassis. Do you have an engine for sale?

@QuadGuyCy

Жыл бұрын

@@tywyatt7155 Awesome! Unfortunately I don’t at the moment. I always have my eyes open though.

Need more videos nobody ever post them

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it

All mine had flat slides factory

These are so rare I think I’ve seen only 3 ever in the Uk

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

From what I have heard from others there does not seem to be too many over there.

@mikefranky

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy ……True….the ones I’ve seen for sale are around the £6000 mark

Would you recommend this quad? How should you maintain it? Is it reliable?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

I would say it depends on what you plan to do with it. I don't think there is a better quad for sand, desert, and wider open trails. But it you're in tight, twisty, technical terrain, you can do it, but I feel there are better options if that is your primary use. For instance I also have a Honda 400EX I use for the woods and mud. Maintenance is really the same as any off road machine, change fluids regularly, check the torque on the cylinder, head, and engine cases regularly. The 87 in my riding videos has gone 3 years and around 150/200 hours of operation, and just recently I lost an ignition coil. One of the biggest issues I see are people buy these and don't seem to accept the fact that they are 30+ years old and should really be completely gone through before they decide to ride it.

@hovavrom

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy Thank you!!!! I want to use it mostly for woods and trails. Will it fit the use? Should I get a raptor instead?

@QuadGuyCy

3 жыл бұрын

@@hovavrom It really depends on how tight the trails are. In most places these days if people are driving side by sides in the same trails you’ll be fine. Raptors are decent, I’ve always found the seat height a bit tall for my liking, at least in stock form but they are torquey! Also some people feel they have to have reverse so there’s that. One thing for sure if you buy a zilla and don’t like it you shouldn’t loose any money on it in today’s market.

The 90s era of ATVs, I remember it well, with zero fondness. I call it the ATV Dark Age. We are in the ATV Dark Age Part II now.

@QuadGuyCy

2 ай бұрын

Hard to give that a thumbs up, but you are absolutely correct. I wonder if when we'll see the end of it!

So buying my 1st zilla, should I buy an 87 or 88-90?

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

They’re all good imho. But certain parts are easier to obtain for the later years. I’d say the cleanest one you can find for what you want to pay is the one to get. But the later years do have some minor refinements.Almost all of mine have been 87s.

@monkeyluva156

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuadGuyCy I appreciate the quick response! It seems the 87 is easier and cheaper (almost half the cost of 88-90) to find in my area, so I'm wondering with that info, go with a 87 and use the extra money to mod/replace parts.

@QuadGuyCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@monkeyluva156 you’re welcome. It definitely seems they made more 87s then any other year. You maybe better off with that approach as one thing is for certain. These machines are old and they will need work. I’ve seen people spend money on higher end “freshly restored” machines and immediately turn around and have to throw money at it.