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    500 zilla info

    well im lookin to maybe get a 500 zilla and was wondering is there a better year to get. or what are some things i should look for in purchasing one. im pretty clueless when it comes to them.
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    I do believe 1987 was the only "different" year. 87 a arms were square. All other years were square. Spindles, brakes, hubs, complete rear end, frames, all the same for all years. Just 87 they used a different material for the a arms.

    87 has a bigger reed cage/intake. It is the more desired cylinder. 87 had a closer ratio transmission. I'm not totally sure about this one but 88-on had bigger head studs. I think the stud count was different so.

    Hope this helps some.

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    Frames: All the same but 88+ have extra gussetting in the rear for more strength/durability
    A-arms: 87 are square on top, 1 mounting point (1 long bolt), 88+ are round, 2 mounting bolts. Lowers are same for all years...
    Spindles: 87 and 88+ are NOT the same... different length on top
    Motor: 87 has 6 studs and larger 5 bolt intake, 88 has 7 studs and smaller 6-bolt intake
    Swingers: All the same
    Suspension: all the same
    Steering stems: 87 are different from 88+

    I would look for an 88+ if possible... but just MY OPINION. There are A LOT of 87's out there, so you may be able to find a better deal on them though. Join quadracehq.com .... everything you need to know is on there. There are a lot of power/reliablilty upgrades that can be done to make these things solid bikes.
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    Originally posted by fx4pitrone
    Frames: All the same but 88+ have extra gussetting in the rear for more strength/durability
    A-arms: 87 are square on top, 1 mounting point (1 long bolt), 88+ are round, 2 mounting bolts. Lowers are same for all years...
    Spindles: 87 and 88+ are NOT the same... different length on top
    Motor: 87 has 6 studs and larger 5 bolt intake, 88 has 7 studs and smaller 6-bolt intake
    Swingers: All the same
    Suspension: all the same
    Steering stems: 87 are different from 88+

    I would look for an 88+ if possible... but just MY OPINION. There are A LOT of 87's out there, so you may be able to find a better deal on them though. Join suzukiquadracehq.com .... everything you need to know is on there. There are a lot of power/reliablilty upgrades that can be done to make these things solid bikes.
    Good luck w/ your search.....
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    Originally posted by fx4pitrone
    Join quadracehq.com .... everything you need to know is on there....
    Where is quadracerhq? It looks like the Dr took it down. I haven't been able to connect for weeks.

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    Originally posted by bhatch21
    Where is quadracerhq? It looks like the Dr took it down. I haven't been able to connect for weeks.
    QHQ is shut down, try http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com
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    If I remember it was a 500cc Quadracer nicknamed Quadzilla.

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