Author Topic: My First 88 LT500 Build (Read 38467 times)

Rider414 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:14:33 am »

Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 30, 2013, 07:19:54 pm

Throught the window I can see a nut and what looks like the power valve to be in there but when I put my fingers in the through the exhaust port and feel in that cut out where the valve should be there is nothing there.

You will feel a opening when the bike is off and not running. When the bike reaches about 4000 RPM, the PV closes. Can you run the bike in neutral, give it some throttle and rev it up. Looking through the window you will see the PV arm move upwards and close. If it doesnt move when you rve the hell out of it, it might be stuck.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:38:18 am »

Can't run the bike exhaust is off clutch is apart motor is being pulled off the frame this weekend. Ill try what you recommended Grk. If the power valve is gone how hard is it to get a new one? Should I just buy a new jug? Any benefit to the large reed 87 jug vs the small reed 88 jug?

GrkGuy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:07:15 am »

there is a part or 2 that you can not buy new anymore for the pv, but i am sure you can find one here or on ebay.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:50:15 pm »

As it sits now before the wheels come off and motor gets pulled this weekend.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:19:23 pm »

Clutch plates and basket, exhaust port, intake port, reeds, and power valve which is in there.

GrkGuy · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:30:38 pm »

time for a completely new clutch assy, it looks pretty bad to me.
well any sign of groves is bad to me. lol

start looking on ebay, you can get lucky sometimes and pick up one cheap, thats in good shape

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:56:49 pm »

Yeah I know I'm getting a Hinson basket and probably gonna go with Jerry's extra plates Barnett clutch kit. I did realize the gaskets I'm pretty sure are the cometic ones trying to post the other pictures but its not going through.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:16:36 pm »

More pictures

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:21:15 pm »

I've never replaced a clutch basket before anything special I should know also Hinson is the best way to go but should I replace the hub and pressure plate too?

Dezsled · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:27:47 pm »

The inner hub has wear like the basket, so if your wallet can handle the drain goferit.

Does Hinson make inner hubs &pressure plates for the Zilla?

Rainman56 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:08:25 pm »

Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 31, 2013, 05:38:18 am

Can't run the bike exhaust is off clutch is apart motor is being pulled off the frame this weekend. Ill try what you recommended Grk. If the power valve is gone how hard is it to get a new one? Should I just buy a new jug? Any benefit to the large reed 87 jug vs the small reed 88 jug?

Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 31, 2013, 05:38:18 am

Can't run the bike exhaust is off clutch is apart motor is being pulled off the frame this weekend. Ill try what you recommended Grk. If the power valve is gone how hard is it to get a new one? Should I just buy a new jug? Any benefit to the large reed 87 jug vs the small reed 88 jug?

87 jugs have 1 less studs in the cylinder.

Quadster · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2013, 10:15:16 pm »

Quote from: Rainman56 on January 31, 2013, 09:08:25 pm

Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 31, 2013, 05:38:18 am
Can't run the bike exhaust is off clutch is apart motor is being pulled off the frame this weekend. Ill try what you recommended Grk. If the power valve is gone how hard is it to get a new one? Should I just buy a new jug? Any benefit to the large reed 87 jug vs the small reed 88 jug?
Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 31, 2013, 05:38:18 am
Can't run the bike exhaust is off clutch is apart motor is being pulled off the frame this weekend. Ill try what you recommended Grk. If the power valve is gone how hard is it to get a new one? Should I just buy a new jug? Any benefit to the large reed 87 jug vs the small reed 88 jug?

87 jugs have 1 less studs in the cylinder.

If ya go with the 87 jug you will need the head and intake/reeds also

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2013, 04:01:12 am »

Dez I was referring to Hinson on the basket I haven't seen any hubs or pressure plates from them for this bike. Might as well blow my exhaust wad on a clutch assembly then and wait till the tax return comes for an exhaust system.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2013, 05:13:22 am »

Quadster if I go with the 87 jug I was gonna get one o ringed and hopefully find a vf2 reed cage and reeds. The power valve is in my 88 jug though so its really gonna depend in the condition of the sleeve and head once I get it all apart this weekend. If it needs a ton if machine work done (plus I'm already planning on o ringing it and getting the squish fixed) then I will be putting on an 87 jug. Any performance advantage to the larger reed 87 jug?

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:45:45 am »

Which Hinson basket is better or is there a difference? Seems like the first one is missing the plate behind it with the springs and gears.

GrkGuy · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2013, 11:29:22 am »

when you buy a new hinson you need to take gear off of the back of your old clutch and have it rivited on new one.
they do not come with gear

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2013, 12:23:56 pm »

That adds up now which basket would you go with if it were you? They're virtually the same price. Also where could I have the gears riveted onto the basket at like a machine shop or atv mechanic?

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2013, 12:26:56 pm »

Also is there a huge benefit with the Hinson over the stock oem basket?

Dezsled · « **Reply #43 on:** February 01, 2013, 12:28:29 pm »

You grind off the heads of the rivets, remove the backing gear to reinstall on the new basket. Hinson supplies new screws usually. If your comfortable doing your own work you can do it yourself. Red locktite a must!

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 01, 2013, 01:17:33 pm »

Ha this is my first ever rebuild I think I'm just gonna get this stock oem basket that's on eBay for $149.00 and call it a day. What's the benefit of a Hinson basket anyway?

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #45 on:** February 01, 2013, 02:12:47 pm »

I'm putting a wiseco basket in my kx 250 10 buck cheaper with life time guarantee

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2013, 11:15:47 am »

So anyone have any input on what the benefit of a Hinson basket over a oem basket is?

El Diablo · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2013, 11:27:40 am »

It is machined from billet aluminum rather than cast aluminum. With it's hard anodized coating, it will outlast the OEM by some time.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 02, 2013, 03:28:03 pm »

Hinson doesn't make the clutch hub though how frequently do those wear out? I've never replaced a basket before I was thinking it was simple unbolt old and bolt up new. Is the Hinson basket worth the extra time and effort?

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #49 on:** February 02, 2013, 05:04:52 pm »

See if they make wiseco for zilla benys of a hinson like stated a little harder so last a little longer but are not bullet proof that why I say go with wiseco for the simple fact of life time warranty my brother

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