Finally got some pics of my zilla!

[heavy_d]

Here it is. Your arms get very soar on this puppy just trying to hang on. In the process of modding head. Sent the head to Trinity Racing to get the turbo mod and for modification of the coolant passges. Also to make it for an o-ring application.

[250r/master3]

it looks mint

[flyin#5]

sweet

[heavy_d]

My 230 and 500

[DEAL]

looks good, How does it work in the snow with those tractor tires?

[heavy_d]

Those Blackwaters ain't nothin compared to the Gators on the quadsport. The quadsport is awesome in the snow. The zilla has to much power for snow, loses traction all the way through the power band, but when you hit dirt it is a rocket. Don't ride it much right now cause it is not fun to start in cold.

[killed300ex]

that thingis on awsome shape you could get some good money for that but id keep it talk about a rocketship lol my freind had one and coudnt handel it and crashed it and his parents made him sell it. Id love to have one of those modded with suspension ect kinda my dream bike

killed

[QuadJunkies]

Ive seen those Zilla fly at the dunes!!!:blah

[Rip_Tear]

Nice pics! I like those motors.... :D

[RED121572]

Those quads look so 80's!

The zilla's, those are 500 two strokes, right? How are the suspensions on those? The front shock travel seems a bit short?
My cousin had one in florida years ago. It was about 16 years ago that I rode his. I remember I was doing a donut and somehow hooked the face mask part of the helmet on the handle bars. LOL

I dont know much about them, so if someone would, take a minute and give me a brief run down on some general info on em. Thanks!

:D

[250x#93]

My friend had one of those, man did that sucker fly.It would light the ol tires up in 3rd gear. Boy was it loud to.

[suzuki Z400]

Hey heavy_d wanna race? Ill send in pics of my 230 when i find my stepp dads digital camra.

[heavy_d]

Originally posted by RED121572
Those quads look so 80's!

The zilla's, those are 500 two strokes, right? How are the suspensions on those? The front shock travel seems a bit short?
My cousin had one in florida years ago. It was about 16 years ago that I rode his. I remember I was doing a donut and somehow hooked the face mask part of the helmet on the handle bars. LOL

I dont know much about them, so if someone would, take a minute and give me a brief run down on some general info on em. Thanks!

:D

The suspension I think is great especially with the full floater suspension in the rear with the hydrogen gas in it. Here's some specs.

Quadzilla Details & Specifications



The Suzuki LT500R "QuadRacer" is more commonly known as "Quadzilla" in the ATV community. It is the big brother to the smaller LT250R "QuadRacer". Both QuadRacer models share similar design features adapted to high-performance racing conditions and they each sport the same yellow and blue color scheme, but share very few components which are not interchangeable. The easiest way to differentiate these two models from a far is by identifying each QuadRacer's blue, radiator grille. The LT500R's grille features a single vertical vane through the center, while the LT250R's grille features two vanes that are oriented horizontally.

The Quadzilla was offered only during the 1987 through 1990 model years. This fact makes it difficult to acquire a Quadzilla from the used market, and very difficult to find one in new condition. The 1987 Quadzilla product was known as the "H" model, 1988 was "J", 1989 was "K", and in 1990 it was "L". For example, sometimes you will see a 1989 Quadzilla identified as an LT500RK. The 1987 "H" model appears
to have been sold in greater quantities than each following model year. This observation is ironic due to the fact that the 1987 model had a different powerplant than all of the following years. The 1988 "J" model featured the second-generation Quadzilla powerplant. This new engine appears to follow the same general specifications as its predecessor, however proof that it is different lies in the fact that components are not
interchangeable and transmission gear ratios are different. In 1989, the "K" model received some chassis refinements. These refinements' presence can be easily identified by white-colored A-arm front suspension, replacing the former silver-colored A-arms of previous years. In 1990, the "L" model received even fewer changes. I suspect the changes in 1990 were in response to manufacturing cost considerations.

The rear shock (damper) is manufactured to Suzuki specifications by Showa. This Showa damper used in the Quadzilla was found on Suzuki's RM line of MX bikes in as early as 1984. While the rear damper is rebuildable, the front dampers are not. Although the front dampers are not rebuildable, it is still possible to modify them to perform differently.

The Quadzilla remains, to this day, Suzuki's largest-displacement and greatest-powered ATV. A new Suzuki ATV model, not to be confused with the Quadzilla, was introduced in 1997. It is identified as the "LT-F500". This new ATV is not a member of the QuadRacer family, has a smaller engine displacement figure, and far less horsepower than the Quadzilla does.

Standard LT500R features include:

High-performance, liquid-cooled, reed-valve, two-stroke engine
Suzuki Automatic Exhaust Control (SAEC) power valve for more power at all RPMs
Rugged manual clutch and 5-speed, close-ratio, transmission
Responsive flat-slide Mikuni carburetor
Gear-driven counterbalancer for smooth engine operation
Strong, lightweight aluminum rims
"T-type" seat for added support when cornering
Large, bright 60/55-watt halogen headlight with high and low beams
Front shocks feature progressive-rate springs with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment
"Full-Floater" rising rate rear suspension with box-type aluminum swing arm, remote gas-charged damper, and adjustable preload, 21-way compression, and 26-way rebound adjustments
Aerodynamic fenders
Optional LT500R features include:

Extra-wide front bumper
Lightweight, fiberglass skid plate

Suzuki Motor Corporation released the following specifications for the LT500R. As of this writing, only the wheelbase is confirmed slightly
different across model years.

Displacement: 499.5cc
Bore & Stroke: 86mm & 86mm
Compression: 7.2:1 (corrected 6.3:1)
Carburetor: Mikuni TM38SS, flat slide (stock #350 main)
Lubrication: Oil premix
Ignition: Suzuki PEI (CDI-type), 4° @ 1,000rpm, 12° @9,000rpm
Starter: Primary kick
Transmission: 5-speed, manual clutch, no reverse
Transmission ratios: primary 2.142 (60/28), 5th 0.909 (20/22), 4th 1.100 (22/20), 3rd 1.333 (24/18), 2nd 1.733 (26/15), 1st 2.416
(29/12), final 3.076 (40/13)
Final Drive: #520 chain, O-ring sealed
Overall Length: 1,920mm (75.6")
Overall Width: 1,205mm (47.4")
Overall Height: 1,110mm (43.7")
Seat Height: 790mm (31.1")
Wheelbase: 1,345mm (53.0")
Ground Clearance: 110mm (4.3"), at rear axle
Dry Weight: 178kg (392 lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 liter (3.4 gal) including reserve
Front Wheels: AT21x7-10 fully corded tires on aluminum rims, using 4 on 166mm bolt pattern
Rear Wheels: AT20x11-10 fully corded tires on aluminum rims, using 5 on 130mm bolt pattern
Brakes: triple hydraulic disk, single piston caliper designs
Front Suspension Travel: 9.1", double A-arm with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping
Rear Suspension Travel: 9.1", "Full Floater" linkage, adjustable preload, 21-way compression, and 26-way rebound (SLR 2.11:1)
Caster: 10°
Camber:
Trail: 42mm (1.7")
Toe-in: 11-19mm (0.4-0.7")
Turning Radius: 2.8m (9.2')
Turning angles: 32° inside, 25° outside (±3°)
Fuel: 85 octane pump fuel (R+M)/2
Warranty: three-month

[heavy_d]

Originally posted by suzuki Z400
Hey heavy_d wanna race? Ill send in pics of my 230 when i find my stepp dads digital camra.

what is a good digital camera for under $150 that has a floppy disk, if not a floppy disk how do you connect it to your computer and get the pictures?

Originally posted by heavy_d
what is a good digital camera for under $150 that has a floppy disk, if not a floppy disk how do you connect it to your computer and get the pictures?

Go ta wallyworld heavyD,,you'll find them for around that...you use a cable from the camera to the pc via USB port to transfer pics..

Nice quads too..;)

[4punksdad]

awesome quad heavy..............please let me know if you ever want to unload it. I would love to be the proud owner of that baby!

[pauly14]

when they are together like that it looks like father and son quads

[Glow Plug]

So heavy you can hardly hold on the the zilla but yeat you want to get engine mod's???


but anyway they look great

[wheeltrax]

my 230s before i sold it. It gave me one scar.. took alot of work to make it what it was.

the guy used it to go hunting

[Chef]

Originally posted by Brit220
So heavy you can hardly hold on the the zilla but yeat you want to get engine mod's???


Definitely...you want a quad to be at the point where it is close to out of control when you pin the throttle WFO. :D

[Pappy]

i bought my zilla off the showroom floor in 87. it was the bomb:D i sold it in 1991...bought it back in 2001:huh resold it within a month(couldnt pass on the cash) and low and behold...the same guy that bought my white 400ex bought the zilla from the guy i sold it to:D the frame is being stripped right now...the motor is at trinity...and i will be pc'n it candy blue translucent.

they were good quads back in the day. if you get the motor straight on them...they will last along time. when the owner of mine took down the engine...it still had the weisco piston i put in it in 1990:p

[heavy_d]

Originally posted by Brit220
So heavy you can hardly hold on the the zilla but yeat you want to get engine mod's???


but anyway they look great

I want the thing to scare the ***** out of me and go at least 100mph with the stock sprokets.

[heavy_d]

Originally posted by wheeltrax
my 230s before i sold it. It gave me one scar.. took alot of work to make it what it was.

the guy used it to go hunting

is that shaft drive?

[heavy_d]

Originally posted by Pappy
i bought my zilla off the showroom floor in 87. it was the bomb:D i sold it in 1991...bought it back in 2001:huh resold it within a month(couldnt pass on the cash) and low and behold...the same guy that bought my white 400ex bought the zilla from the guy i sold it to:D the frame is being stripped right now...the motor is at trinity...and i will be pc'n it candy blue translucent.

they were good quads back in the day. if you get the motor straight on them...they will last along time. when the owner of mine took down the engine...it still had the weisco piston i put in it in 1990:p

maybe you should keep it this time:D

[4punksdad]

Originally posted by heavy_d
is that shaft drive?

thats chain drive

[heavy_d]

why don't they put shaft drive on the sport quads? You wouldn't have to worry about tightening the chain or it breaking. Is it just because you get more torque with a chain?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by heavy_d
maybe you should keep it this time:D

no...it handles like a tank in the woods....maybe if i had dunes etc to ride on...

[Glow Plug]

Originally posted by CHEF440EX
Definitely...you want a quad to be at the point where it is close to out of control when you pin the throttle WFO. :D

OK thanks for ponitin that out

[Rip_Tear]

Kenny, you should put your signiture somewhere on all the quads you buy.... Soon enough half this site will own a quad you did :D

[Sparks425Ex]

Sweet that looks mint. Me likey.