Thank you for watching my videos! If you're looking for a way to help out my channel, please comment and hit the like button 🤘 you guys ROOOCK!!!
@joshuajackson81422 жыл бұрын
Oh man you had to take everything apart just for the little bracket that had to of sucked!!!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuajackson8142 it happens sometimes lol; luckily I was able to slip it under the gear and I didn't have to take everything off.
@krudlumpstv78542 жыл бұрын
Your da making history with these videos man this shits awesome
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
@@krudlumpstv7854 I appreciate that man, thank you
@hennessyremy49702 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@jaegersracing2 жыл бұрын
This video is INCREDIBLE! The Zilla community has needed this for years! So well done! Happy to help man!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback man and thank you for supplying some of the parts for the build 👊
@AndrewS19892 жыл бұрын
Respect to you for saving that motor all that work you did prior to this assembling video..great video as always Mike👍🏻👍🏻
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Andrew; thank you!
@a_bama_nation63082 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very detailed and thorough. I'm glad to see people doing stuff like this for the lt500r community. Compared to other quads, lt500r content is in a drought. So this video is very appreciated!! Thank you!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it man and I appreciate the feedback; hopefully this can help the community!
@mikemayle23002 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video I have my engine in pieces and a manual but this video is the perfect explanation 👍👍
@Pittsburgh-4122 жыл бұрын
This might be the perfect video for 2vintage lol. He just blew up his lt500. I think he vapor locked it because he burned through the fuel line
@fdrc80992 жыл бұрын
Nah, he just wrings it out in first gear, can't figure out second, and misses gears. He really has to start draining the fluids and add them himself so he knows what's going on, but many have told him and still machines he rides go up in smoke. We all know secretly he's watching Sabo's videos but won't comment. After blowing his wad on a 10 minute ride that comes out to around $400 per minute....that's all I'm saying about that ;) Hee, hee. The difference between Mike's videos/talent and Douche Vintage is night and day.
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Oh gez, the hybrid one he got? I've toasted a fuel line before lol, unfortunate.
@QuadGuyCy2 жыл бұрын
Older then dirt? Ouch. Good job kiddo! Also, you are correct, that is a 62cc cool head dome I sent. Glad someone could use it!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
What's up Cy! I'm still regretting not taking a rip on your zilla! The oldies are the goodies and nothing but wisdom, experience and stories come with age so it's all good! Thank you for the dome, John didn't tell me where it came from.
@QuadGuyCy2 жыл бұрын
@Michael Sabo Hey Mike! Had someone not exploded the chain and destroyed the drive sprocket! I blame John he rode it for all of 5 minutes 😁 lol. Also it's good to be reminded that I'm old from time to time, I easily forget lol. You're welcome on the dome, it was cool to donate to a worthy project!!
@royhenson33792 жыл бұрын
Love these kinda Builds..
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them. thank you Roy!
@nunyabizzness54772 жыл бұрын
Good build sir! A great guide to anyone building a Zilla. Also, I like to replace the impeller bolt and it's washers anyway. Insures it won't leak. I also use blue loctite on the impeller bolt, and I like it a little tighter than the manual says, to 9 ft-lbs, as I've seen MANY loosen.
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Good call man, I cant remember if I put loctite on it but I most likely did.
@nunyabizzness54772 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo I'm sure you did. You put it on everything else that required it.
@C_Dana8 ай бұрын
Outstanding overhaul video for the legendary Quadzilla LT500 engine. Judging by all the comments, your contribution to the Quadzuilla community was overdue. I think your commentary and video was outstanding, the best I've seen for any rebuild or any engine. Thank you!
@ethangreathouse23122 жыл бұрын
These are absolutely incredible videos dude, the time and effort you put into making these is insane. I don’t really think I’ll do my own motor work but I’m just truly entertained by all the detail you put into these builds. Keep it up! 👍🏼
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome feedback and compliment man; I'm glad you enjoy these!
@BraapEffex2 жыл бұрын
Nice video 📹, I'm building a project Zilla now!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man, good luck on your build 👊
@roberttaylor8918Ай бұрын
I am building a 1988 zilla and this video has been super helpful. Thank you for making this video.
@davisforet49262 жыл бұрын
Man I just picked up a 1990 quadzilla and I’m so excited to see what’s wrong with it and take the things you teach and put them to work. Your a inspiration to me love the work you do and how clean you build bikes.
@romulomartinez79312 жыл бұрын
suzuki LT500R was my first quad over 20 years ago, my friends called it the 660 killer.
@LSDdreams8082 жыл бұрын
this video will help alot of people out when doing a rebuild
@thelakecommander76322 жыл бұрын
Great video and very detailed.
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@mrhanky555510 ай бұрын
Just want to say thanks again. This video has helped me multiple times. It’s a great reference/guide. Much appreciated.
@robertboten49442 жыл бұрын
On the Suzuki LT500 you should always have brass inserts machined into the cases. They are really hard on crank bearings. Also the crank should be put into the case that holds the crankshaft the crank from walking back and forth. Just my opinion.
@Munoz387 Жыл бұрын
Keep coming back to this for my LT250R. Very very similar in design 😁
@royalracingtechroyalracing61282 жыл бұрын
Yes sir ,,SABO BUILT
@mrhanky5555 Жыл бұрын
This video has been helping since posted. I’d love to see a complete resto/mod on a zilla from you!
@timothykinsey66852 жыл бұрын
Man you are good at talking in front of camera. Quality stuff, hope you make some money at it. I bought my 88 Zilla new in 87, still have it. Done a lot of zilla engine builds. Some advice. Base gasket likes to leak right below reed valve area, where the case halves meet (I dress mine with blue dye and large knife sharpening stone). You can buy rubberized steal "no-blow" base gaskets pretty cheap. Also I always do a 6 psi for 6 minutes pressure test before tear down, and especially after assembly. The exhaust drum valve will leak (normal), and the reeds love to leak, as well as base gasket. Duncan Racing did my porting (I bought the National Kit). The web page has incredible info (technical section) about building a 500 zilla engine, Kiehin jetting, and loads of useful info. I rode mine stock for 18 years, strong like a diesel. I got the national kit...holy crap, it became a flying carpet, rarely touching the ground....must have been double the hp.
@60th_raptor2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah
@bartman36082 жыл бұрын
What's up Mike? Just wanted to commend you on your unscripted technical knowledge and mechanical abilities. So uncommon in the millennial age group it seems. Your hands tell the truth and 99% accurate when deciphering who's channel I am going to sub to. I'm 57 and have been wrenching as a professional in aviation, automotive, marine, and of course motorcycles since the age of 15. Its great to watch you work so fluidly through the inherent problems associated with dissimilar metal corrosion to general assembly on motorcycles. You have the gift brother, keep it up!
@HeritageOff-Road Жыл бұрын
I'm tearing down an '88 Zilla now. These videos are great! Very helpful and very well done. Keep it up!
@keithparady25942 жыл бұрын
She’s a beast
@dennissciannajr26152 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Bro, best engine assembly video yet been waiting for this one. 🤙🏻
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis!
@Burn-Meister Жыл бұрын
I just picked up one of these and have to basically build it from the ground up. Your videos are extremely helpful thank you!
@rubenechezabal63972 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah brother!!! I have been waiting for this video!!!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Ruben!
@dubiousf00d2 жыл бұрын
Omg Thank you for this. I totally needed this as a refresher course. I've had my zilla for a very long time and its time to break the cases for main bearings. Much appreciated!
@adriananderson81942 жыл бұрын
Just a tip for u Mike after putting the crank in the freezer use wd40 or some type of oil to get rid of condensation, it’ll save it from rusting
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea man; thank you!
@outinthebackyard75792 жыл бұрын
For those of you that don’t know it stands for water displacement down to -40° Fahrenheit
@nickcollene83022 жыл бұрын
I don’t just mean for the Zilla all ur videos are extremely beneficial to watch I can’t tell you everything I’ve learned watching your channel man so thanks for them all
@outinthebackyard75792 жыл бұрын
Stupid fast needs to make some content with this machine.
@skipgrows16222 жыл бұрын
Zillas are a league if their own. Enjoyed watching the assembly.
@eddiearce72502 жыл бұрын
Finally ive been waiting years for a video like this
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
I hope it can help you 👊🤘
@grandpa-of-38982 жыл бұрын
Great job on the build and video you don't know the memory's you brought back thanks. These are you best videos of you building something but great job.
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and feedback!
@patty2Strk2 жыл бұрын
so sick ! Great addition to the channel !
@davidstoner272 жыл бұрын
Good job bro way different when I build there is way more cussing lol
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Lmao! That's what the editor is for; thank you as always for the feedback Dave!
@zedrone79752 жыл бұрын
A great addition for anyone that owns one of these machines, not a lot of this type of info on these rare machines
@mrhanky5555 Жыл бұрын
I would still love to see a complete zilla overhaul. And a top quad with all the big dogs.
@nickcollene83022 жыл бұрын
Love ur videos man they have helped so much cause u explain like ur ur talking to a beginner and do t assume we all kno everything.. thanks for them and keep making them man 🤙🏻
@Bikeinc.2 жыл бұрын
been watching all your videos the last couple months and i love them! these videos are so informative and are going to help so many people!
@evanwilliams26022 жыл бұрын
Probally one of the best lt500r motor rebuild videos of all time. Your killing it mike cant wait to see the next build / quad wars. Sucks winters like here. Pennsylvania is pretty much winter now.
@just_in_time55182 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal job Mike!
@fastmachines500r82 жыл бұрын
Just a fyi out of all the zillas I owned and as a fact, the 87 has a head gasket problem, well it’s actually not the head gasket due to the six stud configuration and the vibration from the engine and how the engine is held in the head stay will lift up on the head and cause it to blow the gasket, so don’t run the head stay
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the info man! I saw this in some other comments on a few of the build videos for this machine; have you heard about the stud mod? A lot of guys will upgrade to 10mm head studs which is supposed to help.
@fastmachines500r82 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo yes I have but it’s easier to just not run the head stay in my opinion I’d be more worried about the ears on the jug, I did send you a private message on Instagram
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
@@fastmachines500r8 I appreciate it man, sorry I missed your message; I get bombarded.
@Punny12342 жыл бұрын
Such a thorough video with many links in the description. My wife is a school teacher and she has the same patience as you in explaining things; however, I don't know if you are also an educator for a living but you are damn good.
@bobbymckinney12642 жыл бұрын
Awesomely put together
@smileskindheart10852 жыл бұрын
That motor has all kinds of gadgets in it for an old school two stroke! I can only imagine how the new ones are with EFI
@Dave-zt5oj2 жыл бұрын
Should do a quad wars with jsr Suzuki vs Honda!!! Great work bro
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave! We've actually been discussing this
@james.d.80442 жыл бұрын
Love this channel ❤️ ❤️
@vintagetrikesandquads40122 жыл бұрын
I have an 89 LT250 and it is wicked fast, especially when the power valve kicks in. I'd still like to get a 500 though. I think yours deserves a full restoration. If you have the engine completely apart, might as well give it a fresh coat of Champion Blue.
@titanium52752 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!
@alexandercapuano40022 жыл бұрын
This is great!
@wyattoutlaw23707 ай бұрын
Want to see some mad scientist engineer a 1000cc 2-stroke powerhouse using a couple of these engines.
@wadebibey34802 жыл бұрын
I comment because youre simply a beast
@PGG9092 жыл бұрын
This is an outstanding video! Great work and thank you!
@mikem96202 жыл бұрын
Mr... you are good at this! Amazing vid. Keep up, don't stop.
@mattijsleerink67402 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!
@savage636stuntz32 жыл бұрын
Killer video bro 🔥🔥🔥
@MC-og2qg2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@mattijsleerink67402 жыл бұрын
🤩🤩🤩 Yeah i am waiting a long time to this video!!! Nice video!!!!!
@dredrewdrew Жыл бұрын
loved the vid ! always fun watchin.. been buying tools as well
@910tho2 жыл бұрын
Great work 👏
@Guero_LTX2 жыл бұрын
Great video man ! You made that look easy
@fromex2lsturbo2 жыл бұрын
Best advice at 3:53… another solid build Mike! John is no dummy… if you were my friend I would coerce you into building my motors too! 😂
@rcuniversespeed94472 жыл бұрын
Awesome work. Amazing how well you did. Def a complex engine and not much instruction on them
@miguelaguirre6462 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@thatoneguy27562 жыл бұрын
That lower bearing clearance was huge, never seen any engine with thrust clearance specs of 1/4 inch before
@nunyabizzness54772 жыл бұрын
That's because it has a Hot Rods rod kit. The big end bearing and big end of the rod is 2MM NARROWER than stock! Junk.
@thatoneguy27562 жыл бұрын
@@nunyabizzness5477 I figured something was wrong there. Thats crazy!
@nunyabizzness54772 жыл бұрын
@@thatoneguy2756 Yeah, but they're the only ones made. Stock rods and components are discontinued. >
@thatoneguy27562 жыл бұрын
@@nunyabizzness5477 I would get custom thrust washers made similar to the ones he used on wrist pin then.
@nunyabizzness54772 жыл бұрын
@@thatoneguy2756 That's how the Suzuki's were designed. The upper washers center the rod. The lower washers center the big end bearing. Not like usual, where the big end washers center the rod and bearing, and the wrist pin is left to float a little side to side. The Suzuki design improves fuel and oil flow to the big end, but puts a lot of stress on the wrist pin washers. Take into account that the 500 washers are a looser fit on the wrist pin than the later 250 washers, and that's why they break. Installing new, later 250 washers every time the cylinder is off is a cheap insurance policy.
@jonmelvin56822 жыл бұрын
Great video not that I expected any less
@theexisting15142 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@giosansone145711 ай бұрын
Hey man! I need some help. I just picked up a 88 LT 250 R quad racer. I need some input on coolant leaking out of the Weep hole at the bottom of the water pump. Unfortunately, on the quadzilla video is the only thing you haven’t rebuild As usual, you are always meticulous and it is a pleasure watching you build this incredible machines 🫡
@shogun6782 жыл бұрын
Good job bro 🍺
@danny90silva2 жыл бұрын
We need more zills motor videos! Thank you!
@michaelrodriguez83562 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 👌 keep it up 3:56 dont want to go in dry that was funny lol
@LeeJOHNB11 ай бұрын
That’s what she said 😂😂😂 . Never gets old.
@user-dn5ok5fz1t2 ай бұрын
Somebody's bound to make a head sooner or later.In Cota combustion chamber with chromium and call it a Chrome dome.I can't believe nobody's done that yet😊
@RUSTY-A-L Жыл бұрын
Thorough video, has anyone put one of these engines in a dirt bike chassis?
@christopherchev63062 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much your trx250r video helped me alot and I just pick up a 87 Zilla there's not that many videos out there I subbed your channel keep making videos very nice work
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad my videos can help you out 👊
@bigbert1119 Жыл бұрын
FYI, there is a gasket that goes between the reed cage and the cylinder
@ksboi299 ай бұрын
Watching in 2023
@dennisbrooks1862 жыл бұрын
Ya man, been wondering about this vid haha. Looks Lee's daunting then I thought. I've had a couple chances to trade off one of my shees for a zilla and I haven't pulled trigger. I may though. I'm subbed to jsr also. He's a quadracer gooroo big time. Builds super clean builds!!! Nice job on the motor bro!!!
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. Don't be scared to build one of these; they're really not that bad, especially if you leave it on the stock side; biggest thing is surfacing all of your mating surfaces on the Quad Racers. JSR and I may do a collab in the future 🤘
@dennisbrooks1862 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo yeah that would deff be whatsup!!! Dude I almost grabbed 2 for 1800. 3 hours from me. Texted pic of cash, got the address and was waiting to hear back on when to leave then he's like oh they sold bro. 2 basket cases but 3 motors, 2 chassis, almost everything there. Damn!!!! I surface all my cases after watching u do it. Deff works!!!!
@hulanbailey52192 жыл бұрын
so thoworough in a rock n kind of way ITs ALL GOOOOD ! Luv wen u spurt out a little profantity ! Using the tha hand gester of rocknroll ! PEACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@thomasconjura15992 жыл бұрын
for next quad wars we need a honda trx300ex vs a Kawasaki lakota sport 300
@damianbrennan22582 жыл бұрын
Countershaft cover lug smashed off should have tigg ed case
@htxrancher31382 жыл бұрын
3rd love the content 🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
👊🤘
@johnhicks95292 жыл бұрын
You forgot about that shim guide plate for the that bearing inside of the case to still Michael sabo.
@cannondxile31802 жыл бұрын
Please do this on a 99-04 400ex I got one I have to rebuild
@MichaelSabo2 жыл бұрын
I really should do a 400ex; I'll put it on the list!
@cannondxile31802 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSabo you got the red one you could do it on
@StonedAF1012 жыл бұрын
"THIS QUAD IS OLDER THEN ME" glad to hear, because im as old as this quad and i have no hair left, had you been older than me with that much hair, I would of unsubbed(I'm joking obviously). nice watch man, this is my goto channel whem im eating. better than any TV channel keep them coming, and awesome work BTW! Cheers from Canada.
@jay72chevy Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Is there a parts list for gaskets and Orings and miscellaneous parts replaced to do this rebuild on an 87 500? Thanks
@danny90silva2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the stock build of this lt500!! You gunna make any prlerformance builds for lt500s?
@Diebog Жыл бұрын
Hey bud have you ever tried Bel Ray H1R 2stroke oil? It’s also formulated for power valves and ester based. I have been using it in my Banshees for 20 years at 40:1 and have never lost a ring. It’s the best oil I’ve ever used. Also it smells way better then the Klotz. 👍 try it sometime. Also I enjoy your build series. I wish I had the time to do what your able to do. Keep it up
@kadenk11232 жыл бұрын
Bro you seriously need to do quadzilla vs 250r and definitely trx450r vs yfz450r
@TemporaryBomb2 жыл бұрын
You should give 2Vintage some pointers
@bigbert1119 Жыл бұрын
Do you ever use green loctite on bearings and seals?
@davestinson56912 жыл бұрын
Will 1 if these smoke a 250r or banshee? Or r they all really close? I've only ever ridden built 250r an banshee. I must say 250r was most fun overall quad I've ever had the pleasure of riding. Great video man!! Wish I had ur skills
@cheto29522 жыл бұрын
Boss great videos like always brother but I have to point something out to you. Is that a crank on that crank seal behind the stator plate.
@RJManeri19 ай бұрын
Why does the crank rod slide around soo easily? Is it because you froze the crank before installation?
@willbianco89312 жыл бұрын
As always great build Mike .. was curious what happened to the yz125 build ?
@williamgarcia97512 жыл бұрын
How well do you think this engine will perform in a crosskart?