I recently bought an 89 LT500 and am looking for advise on a pipe & porting. Also carb and reed selection. Any help is appreciated

 

Go with CT racing for engine porting. As far as pipes paul turner makes an alright pipe. The best that I know is the FMF.

 

I've never had luck making good power with an FMF. I'm not sure the engineering is there, especially on a modded engine. Seems more like a one pipe fits all type of deal.

 

Tony at T&N per did all my work. Very strong and reliable runs 4.5s 300ft stock frame +8 SWING ARM. Dq makes a very good in frame pipe. Tonys #801-731-5199.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

I see you've already found Doc (RK)... He's an absolute "Wizard" when it comes to the 500's.
I'll give a quick plug for his engineering work in pipe/port design and get off here...

All other pipes are sub-optimal in comparison. My old antique flat RIPS way better than I could ever imagine... Makes a stocker look like a 250. There is no other pipe available for the 500's that perform like his.... Period! Even the highly sought-after LRD wasn't even close.... (I sold mine on fleabay)
My motor is also ported to his specs and I couldn't be happier.

My $.02

 

Hey I may not know much but you need to go to the lt250/lt500 page and speak with the DOC!!!! This man KNOWS his stuff and he makes his own pipes and can tell you everything you need to know about your zilla!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

At the risk of sounding stupid, where's the lt250/500 page?

 

hey try google !!!!!!! Then tyre in lt250 Then I belive it is the first link!! It will also be like lt250/lt500 That is where the GREAT DR.Q is !!!!!! http://s15.invisionfree.com/LT250_LT500HQ/index.php try this

 

Thanks, even with the sarcasm.