Author Topic: Do you currently have a running Zilla or a project? (Read 1627 times)

Rider414 · « **on:** June 17, 2013, 10:18:09 am »

Do you currently have a running Zilla or a project?

I got a chance to ride mine for the first time this year. I forgot how wicked these things are (properly set-up of course). Its a major deal trying to keep these old beast running and operating. I wanted to see how many on the forum actually have a running Zilla!!

I also have another topic I want to post about the perfect play motor set-up. I believe I have the right mix...........

Gillio · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:23:28 am »

PROJECT! Rode it when I first got it with no brakes and a smoked rear shock. It ran like a turd, so I stripped it. then moved onto other projects. She will be my focus this winter.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:25:11 am »

Project that's almost done! Waiting on my top end then I'm jetting and first firing the beast then heat cycles and tuning then putting it on the strip and hitting some trails!!

QuadMan8 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:40:35 am »

Project--ran strong for 25 years. Now the beautiful powdercoated frame and parts sit in the spare room. I ran out of free time to put it together. But I can hear the parts calling out to me at night....put me together and ride me...put me together and ride me.. But it will be far far better than new when I am done.

Rider414 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2013, 10:56:57 am »

For the guys who have not ridden a strong 500 2 stroke single yet - just wait. I have been riding quads and bikes for 20 some years and the Zilla is by far my favorite quad EVER.

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:23:33 am »

I have nothing but Zilla's and Projects!! Just need time to ride these days, I'm being kidnapped in Aug for Pismo trip with my Honda Buddies!

Dangerouspower · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:33:39 am »

You should add options for us 250 guys!

Rider414 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2013, 11:45:56 am »

I want a 250. I had a 88 but the 500 is the big poppa. Its the dark horse............its the bike that everyone looks and says......oh dang, its a 500. I think its kinda special if you have one that runs worth a sh*t.

MD2smoker · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:23:48 pm »

I have a runner... However, im not a runner due to a shattered ankle a week before i was gonna ride the zilla for 3 days. I have owned it for almost ten monthes and have an hour seat time on it when it had a worn out motor.
Best beleive im riding as soon as i can kick her over!!

Zilla273 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:58:51 pm »

im in the project stage again on my zilla, im getn a plus 6 swinger and im redoing the transmission. my 250 is running but still kinda in the project stage

El Diablo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2013, 02:01:21 pm »

My running zilla is always in the project stage.

Gillio · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2013, 02:07:01 pm »

My 250 is usually only running on race day.

Dezsled · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2013, 05:30:04 pm »

My zilla is a runner under a motor upgrade from Jerry.

Then I got another one that needs a lot of help; motor, plastic, repainting the whole nine yards....

So one of each

Rider414 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2013, 03:59:16 am »

Quote from: Dezsled on June 17, 2013, 05:30:04 pm

My zilla is a runner under a motor upgrade from Jerry.

Then I got another one that needs a lot of help; motor, plastic, repainting the whole nine yards....

So one of each

You got 2 Zilla's now?

JayTater · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2013, 04:10:13 am »

I still can't find one in a realistic price range down here..

Motoman991 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2013, 06:03:03 am »

My hybrid runs, but second gear is screwed up.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2013, 06:16:24 am »

Did you pull your case cover and see what was going on in there motoman?

Heminutt · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2013, 06:48:12 am »

have a runing zilla and a hybrid project

LT500Kid · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2013, 07:59:09 am »

Have a running Zilla and running hybrid. The Zilla got pushed to the side after getting a taste of the hybrid!!! Smaller lighter and faster!!!!

Rainman56 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2013, 02:55:43 pm »

Project.Been sitting with the engine out for too long.Hoping to get it all together this summer at some point.

STARPUSS · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2013, 07:12:59 pm »

Project , Watched the old Owner drive it for 5-10 min in a parking lot , Then maybe 20 min after I got it home she Was being ripped apart!

Cunningham_821 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2013, 01:12:14 pm »

My zilla's a never ending project. Gotta stay on my feet to keep up with the 450's.

Alkyzilla · « **Reply #22 on:** June 19, 2013, 08:18:07 pm »

I have 5....every one is a never ending project

Kyle T · « **Reply #23 on:** June 19, 2013, 08:20:04 pm »

Showoff!
JK Dale!

How bout a lil preview of the 87 Zilla I'm restoring? Ebay stainless bolt kit, blue and grey renthal grips, blue grip donutz, black ARC brake lever, RIS billet footpegs, blue TM chain rollers, blue stainless brake lines, 90 decals, stainless front disks, PIAA headlight bulb, ARC clutch lever and mount, CT Racing midrange pipe, FMF turbinecore muffler, blue radiator hoses, RIS grille, billet parking brake blockoff, polished swingarm, blue chain guide, durablue axle, skull with helmet seat cover, stainless blue shock line, FOX sled shocks, shortened, revalved and sprung for Zilla, R6 taillight, and last but not least, an EXTREMELY MINT late 88 engine off ebay. I was the first inside her. Don't worry, I was gentle. Giggety.

Bodhizafa1987 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 01, 2016, 03:23:23 am »

Hey there y yes I have a 1987 Lt500r in good condition no pics sry it's mostly stock has engine an swing arm skid stock exhaust plastics in good condition has headlight yes working has stock Mikuni carb yes with proper internals boysen racing reeds K&N air filter I run it with air box lid off gas/oil ratio 32.1 premium fuel Castrol 2 cycle oil but switching to Valvoline or possibly Lucas also I use Klotz tranny fluid wld like to use Amsoil everything but it's too pricey. Also has stock sprockets. As far as I no the cylinder s stock bore yay lots of life left Quad runs strong good compression. Jst installed water pump an oil seal it had that weep hole drip buts that's a common problem . Rite now I m lookin for original decals all around sum goof ball put non correct ones on it lol. Also have 2 fmf gold series pipes but I d rather keep it stock.

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