If you have any aversion to working on machines, I wouldn't get the 500. I have worked on mine a lot but it was worth it. This machine has a violent power plant that is high strung. Race oriented stuff usually needs a little more TLC than the milder machines like EXs. If I was riding fire roads and logging trails, I'd do it on a 500. I love to hang those curves with a big gravel roost debarking those pine trees.

 

Yeah, the 85 and 86 250's were 5 speeds. The 87-92 250's were 6 speeds. All Zilla's were 5 speeds.

 

dam i gona have to do some checking!!!! im sure my dads is a 5 spd!!! dont tell me its got an old engine in it!! nnnoooo. actually it wouldnt matter that much cause it still flies what ever year it is. oh well im going for a thrash on it this weekend cause its fathers day in Australia, so all sons get to ride there dad's quads hehe. but i know for sure the 500 is 5.....

 

I just test drove the '87 Zilla today

Man you guys were right about the power.
This bike rocks I gotta have it.

I had a 98 Wolverine first then I made the mistake of taking my wife riding and she wanted a quad for herself. So I bought a 2001 DS650
Then I figured were I go, (logging roads, fire roads, and wide trails not much mud) I really didn't need 4X4 any more.
So goodbye Wolv.
But then I need another bike to ride with my wife so I began looking.

I wanted another new bike but

I DID NOT WANT ANYMORE MONTHLY PAYMENTS!!!

So I looked for used quads.

Back to the quad

It looks like it has been in a time warp.
The bike looks in excellent shape but not like the guy replaced some parts. Everything looks the same or similar age.
The plastic is mint
No cracks in the frame from what I could see.
The brake pads are worm a little and so are the tires.
The bike was cold when I got to see it. I jumped on it and started it on the second kick.

When I saw it I was drooling but trying to look casual about it.

When I rode the thing I could not believe the power from a TWO STROKE LOW END POWER!!

I may pay more than what I wanted to but I think it is worth it!

A world of difference from the 250 quadracer.

The bike was smooth from idle if I took it easily but violently fast if I nailed it. In every gear. I could not believe it!!!
I know I am repeating myself but a two stroke with torque?!!!

Thank you for steering me in the right direction guys!!!

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The seat is mint but not like a new one.