What do you think a fair price would be for a 86 quadzilla that is mostly stock in good condition with a aftermarket pipe/silencer and ITP wheels with holeshots and a fresh top end? The reason I am asking is b/c I saw an ad for it and it said make an offer, I would like to have it for when I ride the dunes. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

There is no 86 quadzilla. 87 was the first year for lt500 quadracer "quadzilla".
If it is an 86, the only quadracer out was a 250.

 

It must have been a 87 then. well what sounds like a good price? I'm not really familiar with what a quadzilla runs price wise.

 

a well cared for QZ that hasn't been molested, and is still reasonably in good condition will run ~$3k to upwards of ~$4k depending on originality.
Subtract accordingly for required repairs/condition.
OEM plastic is $500 or so... motor rebuilds can be expensive ~$1,500 or so....

Sounds like alot for a 15 year old machine, but there hasn't/won't ever be anything like it ever built!

Good luck!

 

i payed $3777 for a 1990 zilla on ebay then spent over $2000 having it shipped to the uk,

the best money ive ever spent [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

if your into what a zilla has to offer its best to think in terms of what it would be worth to you and if its in the kind of condition you want just decide what your pepared to pay and stick with that,

i had decided to put a maximum bid of $4000 dollars, i got it for less so i was more than happy,

 

I'm going to go look at it this weekend, I talked to the guy and he said it's in tip top shape and has a fresh top end in it. I want sometihng with some ***** to ride the dunes with and the quadzilla is probably one of the best machines for that. I'll just sell or trade the rims and tires on it for some paddles, I won't plan on trail riding with it, I have a quad for that allready. I rode a zilla 2 years ago on the dunes and I loved it, rides some mean *** wheelies....lol! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

hi:
im new here i have an 88 lt500 quadracer myself i have had since 93. i love it and will never part with it. im 44 and out of retirement.
and riding hard as ever. do i need to stick with the recomended 20:1 ratio it seems a bit rich.

thanks. i look forward to chatting w all of you and getting ideas.

 

Over the years I've tried a lot of different (mix ratios) with a few exotic oils, but I finally settled on a 32:1 ratio with a castro oil.

 

Welcome to the forums Capecodder!

It's merely my opinion that a mixture any less than 32:1 is insufficient for the mighty 500.
I've ran Amsoil Series 2000 at 50:1 for years, with outstanding results (No sticky exhaust valve, and very little wear).
However, when reliability becomes a major concern with modifications, 32:1 is a safe insurance policy.

The factory 20:1 was intended to virtually make it 'idiot proof' while running the oils of yesteryear.
Truth is, there are many good quality oils on the market today (Synthetic) than lubricate very well at the leaner mixtures...

for what it's worth....

Where do you ride that monster there in Mass? My In-laws live in Greenfield... Too many trees for me to run over at 70!!!! Ha!

 

Hi,
I'm also new to this forum and ride an 87 Zilla. I was just questioning my dealer about that 20:1 mixture that seemed to be a bit rich also and he advised me that this ratio created more compression and will allow your bike to perform better. I currently run Klotz synthetic mixed at 32:1 which is what the previous owner recommended. No plug fouling at all. I 'm gonna stick to it.