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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #750 on: November 02, 2013, 07:19:09 pm »
On another note found out that the LTR pegs aren't just a bolt up and go (well drill out a bolt hole then bolt and go). The foot brake won't push down because the peg doesn't allow it. So gonna find some 1/4-1/2" chromoly or aluminum spacers and get some longer stronger bolts to fix the problem.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #751 on: November 02, 2013, 09:28:26 pm »
Looks really good Derick.  O0
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #752 on: December 05, 2013, 07:08:00 pm »
Finally got my spacers and hardware to put my ltr footpegs on. Turned out great a total $28 upgrade and man is it a huge upgrade from the lt500 stock pegs.


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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #753 on: December 05, 2013, 07:56:15 pm »
Any weight difference?
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #754 on: December 05, 2013, 08:22:58 pm »
I didn't weigh them but the ltr pegs seemed to be equal or less weight the the stockers. Though the amount of added boot grip and surface area along with the lower position of the pegs makes for a very nice difference. I'm thoroughly happy with this modification especially for the price!

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #755 on: December 05, 2013, 09:08:19 pm »
does the kicker have a stop at the bottom of its stroke. if it doesnt it will smack the clutch cover and break it.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #756 on: December 05, 2013, 10:07:49 pm »
does the kicker have a stop at the bottom of its stroke. if it doesnt it will smack the clutch cover and break it.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #757 on: December 06, 2013, 04:49:38 am »
I tested it when I originally put them in and the peg stopped the kicker I didn't test after putting the spacers in for the brake lever to have clearence. I will test it before I pull the motor. If not I will have plenty of time while tearing the motor apart to clean the reed pettles out to have a kick stop welded to the peg.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #758 on: December 06, 2013, 06:08:38 am »
Taking motor apart?  Want to sell the tranny? hahaha

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #759 on: December 06, 2013, 06:49:28 am »
I'll trade you my bottom end minus my clutch setup for both of your bottoms ends minus the better clutch setup of the two and your extra top end...

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #760 on: December 12, 2013, 03:17:47 pm »
Nice zilla bud, would be nice to to have one

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #761 on: December 12, 2013, 05:33:44 pm »
Why are we still commenting on this? This ass clown is going to sell the Zilla and buy a Banshee!!

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #762 on: December 12, 2013, 05:46:12 pm »
No way!!

A banshee?!?
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #763 on: December 12, 2013, 07:08:15 pm »
Damn Matt really throw me under the bus there lol.  +k2 I'm going to sell it and buy two one will be a trail rig (not a banshee) the other will be a drag bike (will likely be a banshee) [|]. This is of course contengent on this guy having cash in hand and also contengent on my top/bottom end not being damaged from the reeds getting sucked in the motor.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #764 on: December 12, 2013, 09:45:59 pm »
Anyone giving odds on whether this deal will happen?lol
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #765 on: December 13, 2013, 12:04:52 am »
I wish ya the best of luck if it's what ya want to do. It's your four wheeler.  I was just hoping if you were going to sell your Zilla, that maybe you could save another Zilla from the bone yard. That keeps money and services flowing through out the quadracer community and preserves one more Zilla that I may one day want to buy.  I dig your quadracer. The colors really works well together and it is sharp.  2c
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #766 on: December 13, 2013, 01:00:44 am »
Not a banshee. Remember me and you bashing the banshee guys dime a dozen Derrick.
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #767 on: December 13, 2013, 04:33:38 am »
They are a dime a dozen which is why it's gonna be my drag bike because there's tons or parts and tons of power potential as a result of the available parts market. I will eventually get another Zilla and build it about the same as this one some day. And like the Rainman said there's no guarantee the deal will even go through. I was never expecting someone to offer me $5000 for the bike so if I can sell it in one piece and not have to part it out to make a buck, I'd rather do that.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #768 on: December 13, 2013, 07:10:14 am »
Why are we still commenting on this? This ass clown is going to sell the Zilla and buy a Banshee!!

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #769 on: December 13, 2013, 08:16:48 am »
Did you ever even drag race this quad yet.
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #770 on: December 13, 2013, 09:05:15 am »
I have not put it through the lights yet I have raced several machines on it during my trip to KY about a month ago.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #771 on: December 13, 2013, 09:16:46 am »
Just remember Derrick those banshees have two of everything....

Rods, pistons, cyl, combustion chambers, pipes/silencers, carbs, tie rods, headlights lol... lots to go wrong!
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #772 on: December 13, 2013, 10:36:06 am »
Damn things got 4 tires too!! Way too expensive to own them
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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #773 on: December 13, 2013, 10:57:35 am »
If you want to go fast, a Banshee is how it's done.

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Re: My First 88 LT500 Build
« Reply #774 on: December 13, 2013, 11:29:15 am »
From what I've heard though banshees hold together a little better then the Zillas when you start getting high hp numbers out of the engines. Just what I've heard. That and unlike my Zilla it will be purpose built and only used to go down the strip. My Zilla would be competitive on the strip but probably wouldn't win me any trophies and really for the types of trails I ride it's almost to powerful to have a lot of fun on it. Keep in mind I haven't done any suspension upgrades other then camber fix and bump steer mod.

 

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