I have a 2003 LT-A50. Not blown up, but I'm sure way overdue for a refresh (I am not the original owner). I actually don't know yet if the cylinder is bad, but I'm a big "while I'm there" kind of person, so I'd rather just replace it and keep the original for a spare, that way I start with 100% brand-new stock OEM configuration.

They are not available from the OEM retailers, and while I did see a new OEM one on eBay last I looked a year ago (I should have bought it!), there are none now.

Figured maybe someone is sitting on one that they never needed and has since moved on.

I'm generally big on OEM only, but if aftermarket cylinders for these are considered good, any info on that is also appreciated.

Thanks,
Danny

 

LT50s are a strange one as partzilla etc, don't show parts lists for them. However https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/...-quad/cylinder do and it is still listed, so presumably still available through the Suzuki dealer network. Can't see why you want one anyway, standard procedure is to re-bore a worn cylinder, that is why Suzuki make oversize pistons for them.

 

Merryman,

Thanks for the tip on the European vendor! It's odd that the US retailers show this as not available, yet I just successfully ordered from motorcyclespareparts.eu with apparently no issues. Crossing my fingers that I don't get a notifiication that it actually can't be fulfilled.

As for my reasoning:

1) Timing. I am super busy with work, family, other projects, etc. The toys are in storage (well, 2nd floor of my stacker trailer, which is tucked behind the motorhome), and I don't like to pull everything out too far ahead of time. As such, I wouldn't be able to pull the cylinder to evaluate and have machined (if necessary) until I pull things out, and then I'd have to wait. I just want to be able to yank it all apart, and be 100% sure I can put it back together that same day/weekend vs. evaluate, find a machinist, deal with him (or ship back and forth), wait, etc.

2) I don't have a trusted machinist, and finding one will take time to research (see #1). Also, I just don't generally trust anyone to do their job right anymore, so it can make it hard to find someone.

3) Cost of new not a huge factor: Machining work won't be free. I'm guessing $100 here in SoCal somewhere (plus the value of my time). So, for $50 more, I get brand new and avoid all that.

For $150, my preference is to just start with brand-new stock OEM and be done with it.

"To each his own," as they say.

- Danny