are there aftermarket ones? do ones off another ATV work?
does anyone have any ideas, or ever done it, or seen it done?
please let me know
thanks

 

Works makes shocks for the LT80 but then again, how good are Works shocks????

You might want to check out shocks from a Kasea Skyhawk 90. The shocks should be the same length and are superior to any stock shock in the youth atv market --- including those silly FOX bicycle shocks on the Huskey.

 

What is the list price for the Kasea shocks...

 

You should contact fourlix about shocks, he just built an awesome Raptor 80, and he is using works shocks from a blaster, maybe he can give you some info on doing a project like that.

 

Fourlix did make a nice machine BUT Works shocks are this side of bottom of the barrel regardless. Three shocks from Works = 500 Three shocks from Kasea 175

 

Anybody have more info on the restrictors that the mfg put on the LT50, I am about to purchase one for my kid & the dealer is willing to remove the exhaust restrictor but didn't know anything about one that is supposedly in the carb. Anybody know if there is one??

 

Most of the mini quads or bikes I have seen only had restrictor's in the exhaust.

 

LT50 is as follows:

First, there is a washer in the exhaust at the cylinder head. Remove it.

Second, take off the top of the carb and remove the spacer that prevents the slide from moving to WOT.

Third, take the intake manifold off the head remove the hardened steal insert that looks like a key slot. Once removed, fill the area with JB Weld and refit as if it was the stock manifold diameter. Finish file the surface with a file.

Next, go to a GOPed shop and get one of the air filter adapters that are used on the GoPeds. Remove the stock air filter system and install that adapter (use locktite on the bolts). For the air filter, the K&N #RU-20 works best.

Finally, take the float bowl off the carb. Remove the smaller of the two jets. It is a pilot jet. Notice that there is another pilot jet located below the one you just removed. Leave that one alone! You will now be able to adjust the pilot for proper response using the pilot air screw. Start at 1 turn out.

The last step is the main jet. You will need a number drill set from #60-80. Get it from a Hobby store or tool supply. Use the drills like plug guages to determine stock main jet size. Write down that size. Then, go 4 drill sizes larger and give it a go. If it is flat on top speed, go up one drill size at a time till it works properly.

For some added response, you can take the baffle out of the pipe and open up the spark arrestor area.

 

Holy sh...t Raptor720, thanks for all the info, you da man, sounds like this bike might be a real contender(for a 49cc) when I'm done with all the mods you recommend. I really wanted to get them the LT80 but couldn't get any dealer to sell me one once they saw my 3 and 6 year old siting on it. I took them out today to try out their new LT50 & they had a lot of fun, physically they may be ready for the LT80 but not mentally.
Thanks again.

 

Hope your kids have fun on the LT50. When it is move up time. DONT go with the LT80, check out the Kasea Skyhawk 90. Superior and easier to make faster and safer.