I have spent alot of time tracking down all kinds of parts all over the place. I can get every hop up part i need for about 2000$, am i waisting my time with a lt500r?. it is very good shape for a 89', and the engine was completely rebuilt before i bought it. it is a very good building block.

any suggestions on parts? pipes, rims, wheels, swingarms, reed systems

i want the best

if youget it for a good price and figure in your mods and your not breaking the bank, why not those are great quads. what kind of riding u doing? those were bad *** dune machines,my buddy had a 250 all built up the thing screamed got to love those 2 strokes. and i really think you wouldnt have to spend 2 grand for hop up parts those things were fast already

I can't help you with component suggestions, as I don't have one or know any1 who does. However, they were around when I was much younger and I remember them being a beast of a quad...hence the name. I would love to find one myself, so I say good luck and do her proud!

if you want to make it fly talk to Dr. Q, or on here RK

where do you find Mr. Q? buying an 87 zilla and want to find out more about the...

Have you rode the bike yet??? That things mean.... if u havent rode it i suggest you ride it before you go hopping it up... But i suggest a pipe. I like LRD... Then mainly suspention.. +1 or +2 A-arms... Elka suspention front and rear.. I highly suggest Long travel.. Those LT frames wernt exactly known for being strong... so get the bike guesseted before taking it off any jumps... bead lock rims.. Airfilter. mabe a weighted flywheel?? then hang on for a nice ride.. But suspention is key for me!

you can usually find him here at the LT 250 500HQ under Dr Q

If you need any motor work or custom pipes done the guy to do it is Jerry Hall of Halls Precision Racing he has been tweeking LT 500 Motors since they came out and he has done extensive dyno testing on them. He is located in Arizona # 623-931-8132

one thing you can also do is take your Engine, get a LT250R frame, and throw it in there. shaves alot of weight, and most people will look at and think its just a 250 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

My brother in law has one that runs extremely well,he has Paul Turner exhaust,portwork done by FTZ racing with headwork, Mikuni 39/41.5 alcohol carb.They are an extremely good duner/drag racer,very torquey.I like LRD but you have to seal them good they are a 2 piece.(at least the ones i've seen were)