LT500R Project Quadzilla Part 2

Work on Wallet Vampire 2 continues! In this video I cover removing the remaining parts on the 1990 LT500R. During the removal I share several tips to keep in mind while working on these dinosaurs. I've already found a few issues that are going to have to be addressed. I have a feeling these won't be the last of them. Next video I'll be doing some comparisons covering the differences in the model years.

[@LT500RGOD]

Watching in the UK love the videos

[@QuadGuyCy]

Thank you! Good to hear you're enjoying them!

[@rodneys9805]

man this was awesome brother........keep up the good work and we need more dads like you.....

[@QuadGuyCy]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Will do! Thank you for the kind words!

[@xipingpooh5783]

Suzuki LT500 Quadzilla is a LEGEND!!! By the way, I’ve restored plenty of bikes and Suzuki is by far the best at supplying OEM Factory parts. I have done a 1976 RM370 and most of the parts were still available!! In my experience Honda is by far the worst when it comes to supplying OEM parts.

[@QuadGuyCy]

They really have been traditionally. Unfortunately it seems recently they've stopped supplying several parts for the 500. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's just pandemic related. I definitely agree with the Honda sentiment, luckily they get so much aftermarket it's usually not an issue.

[@josephmccaw7843]

Good job on the videos I just got done watching the first one It was excellent now I'm watching the second one Very impressive your knowledge of these bikes Thanks again It's great work and thank you for all the time making the videos. God bless you very much!

[@QuadGuyCy]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the kind words.

[@rhess107]

Awesome videos!! Please keep them coming! I just happen to be building an 89 that was a complete basket case. Hand to God, bought it off the back of a scrap truck. If I wouldn't have seen that the airbox goes in before the suspension, I would've been super bummed!!

[@QuadGuyCy]

That's awesome, always cool to hear about one being saved! And I can tell you I learned that the hard way a looong time ago.

[@rafaelcordova6374]

yo new zilla content is always welcome! thank u!

[@QuadGuyCy]

More to come!

[@weidnermaggi]

you're fn awesome my man. great content and your style cracks me up. headed to buy an LT500 Wednesday! hoping it's everything it's said to be. looking forward to moving through ypur serious to gain the knowledge to navigate through my build.👊🏻😎

[@QuadGuyCy]

Well thank you!! Hope the purchase went well!More coming soon had to take a break to actually go ride.

[@zedrone7975]

Waiting for another video, keep up the good work

[@QuadGuyCy]

On it!

[@va6341]

Can't wait for your next video

[@QuadGuyCy]

Hopefully be done soon. Will be posting a one covering the major differences between model years, while I’m waiting on parts.

[@jamesa.wilson497]

You bought 4 of those zillas from my dad and I rode one and it blow up on me and I think your taking apart the one I rode.well I just happy to see them get restored and not chewed up by mice.

[@QuadGuyCy]

I sure did! I believe you are correct, I'm pretty sure this is the one he said you guys had running last. You'll get to see what happened to the engine eventually, I've already started filming it. I'm a bit behind on editing and posting videos, I had some computer issues to resolve. Oh yea, had lots of mice in them! Tell your dad I said hey, hope you're all are doing well!

[@steelbak-customs]

That long engine bolt and the swing arm pivot bolt... unobtanium. I think I may have just found some NOS from ebay, if I haven't been scammed.

[@QuadGuyCy]

Fingers crossed it’s a legitimate sale! The parts are out there if you’re patient enough and in today’s market your wallet deep enough!

[@davidsandberg7631]

I had a 87 still have a original head and air box and 1 air hose for air box.

[@QuadGuyCy]

Not sure if you're wanting to sell those but I may know a guy interested.

[@brianmcgrath7613]

“What, do you work in a Polaris dealership?” LMAO

[@QuadGuyCy]

His prices are in line!

[@va6341]

Im rebuilding a lt500r now

[@QuadGuyCy]

Awesome, you posting any pics anywhere?

[@doobyboy21]

Are you in Canada ? Nice taking off every bits and bolts ! :)

[@QuadGuyCy]

No I'm in the States, just below Canada in Ohio. Thanks, I'm also doing a 400ex, filmed most of it, thinking about posting it.

[@fonsbrikkenlegger1]

I wand more like this videos

[@QuadGuyCy]

Working on more, parts are a little slow.

[@elenano82]

Dude what set up you use in your carbs? they always seem to be on point.

[@QuadGuyCy]

I'm running a Full Tilt prepped Lectron. The Lectrons seem to have a mixed opinion review from a lot of people but I've been really happy with it. I also change altitudes a lot, so I love the ease of adjustment on them.

[@elenano82]

Awesome! I heard of those pwk before so yes you are right they are highly recommended, but on the other hand lots of complaints too.

[@claywalker4685]

What did you do for suspension? My LT500 rides so rough but I am stuck to logging roads and some rocky creek beds or dilapidated rocky roads. The dunes are 10 hours away. Or is it just the way the Zilla is?

[@KeepingitAnalog]

I had a 500 and regret selling it. I often thought about rebuilding one but was not sure you could get parts. Are parts still avaible?

[@QuadGuyCy]

Certain items are getting hard to come by. Transmission parts can be a killer. I know the shift shaft is currently unavailable, and I believe shift forks are unavailable as well. The issue lately is OEM parts seem to be influx, a decent number of things have recently shown up as discontinued but then a few things popped back up. It seems unclear if it’s pandemic related or they are just never going to produce them again. Calls into Suzuki of America haven’t been much help they really only tell you it’s currently not being produced and offer no additional information. Some of the long time zilla guys say this has happened before and to give it time. But building one is still possible you just have to accept that you may have to hunt for parts as well as get creative.

[@fiveomagic8844]

More videos please

[@QuadGuyCy]

Working on it. I have stuff in the works but need to find time to edit. We've been in the process of moving for the last few months so free time to dedicate to working on content has been none existent. My apologies. Thanks for watching hoping to get back to this by May.

[@chadmidnight7834]

What tool did you use for the axle nuts?

[@QuadGuyCy]

A wrench I made.

[@marcusmueller8962]

It’s a good thing I know a good welder you can send that frame to and have it fixed...

[@QuadGuyCy]

He needs to live closer!

[@marcusmueller8962]

@@QuadGuyCy shipping is only like $60

[@andrewquinlan7353]

Where did you get the big wrench for the nuts on the axle? My pipe wrench solution is not a...solution.

[@QuadGuyCy]

I made it. Took a spare axle nut, some flat steel stock, clamped it down on my welding table and welded it together used some 1/2” black pipe for the handle.

[@dalemanygoats4486]

Hey man, I have a question about the rear shock on my ‘87 lt250r. Where do I get the upper and lower buschings/bearing (idk what they’re called) thanks.

[@QuadGuyCy]

Hey, I know Pivot Works made a kit that I think is still available, you may also try boss bearings and maybe check the oem parts section of Rocky Mountain or Babbits.

[@rhess107]

I'm in the same boat with the front shocks bearings on my zilla. I've checked everywhere and nobody has them right now. 2 of mine are totally wiped too. Trying to find a set of good used on FB now.

[@w47shaw]

The air box on mine is quite torn up, it has a few large holes in it. What is the best alternative since these are extremely hard to come by?

[@QuadGuyCy]

I’ve yet to use one so I’m unable to speak on if it’s any good or not, but I know there is an aluminum one being sold on eBay. It’s an interesting design, has an open lid.

[@w47shaw]

@@QuadGuyCy thank you, I’ll look into that. I’m really enjoying this content

[@QuadGuyCy]

@@w47shaw you’re welcome

[@TheChannix]

Where do you guys get your seat covers? I tried to get a custom one from Duncan but I guess they won't make them anymore for the LTs :(

[@QuadGuyCy]

hi-flite-usa.com/product/suzuki-lt-lt500r-quadzilla-87-90-foam-and-cover-kit-h231k-as-pictured/

[@QuadGuyCy]

ceetracing.com/product/suzuki-atv-quad-classic-seat-covers/

[@QuadGuyCy]

I’m a fan of the Ceet foam. But I think Ceet and Hi-Flight are basically the same company at this point. I’ve seen some covers on eBay but I’ve never bought any of them so no idea if they are any good.

[@TheChannix]

@@QuadGuyCy Big thanks!

[@QuadGuyCy]

@@TheChannix you’re welcome!

[@jakehowe3013]

I’m getting ready to do a full rebuild on a quadzilla but it seems parts are hard to get any websites you recommend??

[@QuadGuyCy]

Parts are getting tough. You can try hsdracing, babbits, Rocky Mountain atv, partszilla. But some of the stuff is just no longer being made. You looking for anything specific?

[@AndrewS1989]

I had a recent barn find.1989 Duncan Racing Quadzilla.Paul Turner International 525 race set up this thing is amazing but needs to be gone through.It has so many factory aftermarket parts on it you will never find available anymore .I’m in NY where I found it with all paper work tracing back to CA very cool

[@QuadGuyCy]

@@AndrewS1989 That's an awesome find! you have any pictures of it posted any where?

[@AndrewS1989]

Shoot me a text when you have some time I would appreciate your input and deff need some experienced advice 👍🏻

[@QuadGuyCy]

@@AndrewS1989 I think youtube did away with their direct messaging. If you're on instagram I'm quadguycy on there as well.

[@sharonelder1761]

Lookin good I can't afford your helper

[@sebastianbrochu3971]

The Polaris dealership thing had me dead😂😂

[@QuadGuyCy]

Me either, and after the way Santa treated him you think he'd lower is rates!

[@QuadGuyCy]

They are not cheap! Also if you look at the 5 minute mark he is behind me playing with a Polaris RZR toy. Was a funny accident, I didn't even realize he was in the shot. Noticed it while editing, I laughed and had to put it in.

[@kentooney5988]

whats your plan for plastics?

[@QuadGuyCy]

Currently, you can still buy the OEM front and rear fenders, but unfortunatly not the blue hood. Maier still sells fenders and their hood, but in my opinion their hood looks a little goofy. I have several sets of plastics in various conditions, and a really nice set of white ones but I haven't decide if I'm going to try them out with a custom color scheme or stick with the old yellow and blue.

[@sebastianbrochu3971]

If you can do it in anything but yellow and blue then I'd do it

[@kentooney5988]

@@QuadGuyCy i can't find any oem rears any where, where do u get them?

[@QuadGuyCy]

@@kentooney5988 Did you check partzilla or Rocky Mountain?

[@parkerhammons8483]

Any quadzilla rides planned at little Sahara?

[@ShowtimePizzaReport]

Quit being so cheap and pay your kid !! Looking good...

[@QuadGuyCy]

Haha Santa Clause took good care of him!