Hey guys,

My zilla is needing engine work. Now, If i lived in the US, I woulda sent this off by now to be fixed by a mechanic in a shop. But, unfortunately, I live in australia, where ever bastard mechanic will drill you for every cent you have!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] The Labour they charge is a joke! I have rebuilt all sorts of engines before but with the aid of a repair manual.

Can any fellow Zilla rider tell what they think is a decent repair manual for the LT500? Ive checked local bookstores and moto - x stores and they cant source one. What is the Suzuki Owners manual like? Is that any help with the nitty-gritty of engine rebuilding?

Also one shop thought that the '87 LT500 engine is exactly the same as the '87 RM500 engine and i should be able to use that manual. Is this true?

 

Contact a parts supplier clymer doesnt make this reapir manual you have to but direct from suzuki. It is like $60. I did see used ones on ebay for $25-30. the rm500 is nothing like the zilla motor.

 

Definitly check out e-bay. For the past couple months I've had really good luck getting brand new in the wrapper OEM factory and Clymer's manuals for less than half of what the dealers want.

 

I should have a copy of the manual next week that I'm borrowing and I was going to scan it so I would have a copy, If you haven't got a copy by then email me and I'll email you a copy

leffler12@home.com