lt500rj??

[quadzilla400ex]

what's the difference between the lt500rj and the lt500rk and the lt500rl??

is it just the different years er what?

[Banshee]

exactly the last letter represents the year of the bike for the lt500

[Kane]

More specifically are the differences between the 87 and the 88-90 models. The RJ is the 87.

[sblt500r]

Originally Posted by Kane

More specifically are the differences between the 87 and the 88-90 models. The RJ is the 87.

your off 1 year kane,

RH is the 87

RJ is the 88

RK is 89

RL is 90

the last letter is the year designation.

[Kyle T]

Quadzilla400ex, the differences between them are that the RJ and RK had a 43B10 carburetor, and the RL had a 43B20 carburetor, although all they changed was the overflow tubes and the location of their retaining plates on the 43B20. The RK and RL also had a completely changed front bumper, from the small tube covered in a rubber pad on RH and RJ, to a large bar design. Another change is the RJ had pearl metallic round tubing front a-arms, and the RK and RL had pure white round tubing a-arms. But the most obvious changes were in the graphics. Here are the front fender changes.

The RJ had a stripe design, in two different blues. The top half was light blue and the bottom half was vivid blue. It also said "QuadRacer" in dark blue script in it's middle, and further to the front of the machine was a sticker that said "SUZUKI", also in dark blue. They all had a marble science yellow backround.

The RK had 2 long stripes along the side, the upper one light blue, and the lower one vivid blue, and in the middle of them it said "SUZUKI" in pure white, the background again in marble science yellow. Beyond the rear of the stripes, it said "QuadRacer" in pure white script with a champion blue number 2 blue background.

The RL had 3 stripes, 1 light blue, 1 vivid blue, and 1 marble parsec blue that were the length of the front fender, that had both "SUZUKI" in pure white and "QuadRacer" (again in script) in marble science yellow on it.

Now, for the rear fender changes.

The RJ had dark blue numberplates, right and left "500", light blue top and vivid blue bottom, decals and said "QuadRacer" in dark blue script on the middle of the rear deck. Both had a marble science yellow backround.

The RK had black, with a backround of marble science yellow, outlined numberplates and 2 left side "500" decals, again in light blue and medium blue, shadowed by pure white, with a marble science yellow backround, instead of a left and right decal.

The RL had marble parsec blue outlined numberplates, and had 3 striped left and right "500" decals, which the top was light blue, the middle was medium blue, and the bottom was marble parsec blue, again with a marble science yellow backround.

And now the seats.

The RJ had a jeunesse blue seat, that had "NO PASSENGER" stamped in it.

The RK had the same seat, but had "QuadRacer" written in pure white script on it's rear center.

The RL had again the same seat, but had "SUZUKI" written in pure white on it.

And lastly, the Full Floater decals.

The RJ decal had the 2 F's in philolina yellow, and the letters were outlined in ultra blue.

The RK and RL had the same decal, but the letters were pure white, instead of clear.

And there you have it! All of the important changes among the 3 models. Damn, that took a long time! By the way Kane, you totally stole my "Put an LT500R engine in an LT-R450 chassis" idea! I came up with that the moment I first saw that machine!

Edit: I forgot pictures! Here is the RJ. Here is a RK. And here is the RL.

[!fatzillalt500r]

Dang I was wondering if you have ever seen any other quads besides zilla's in your day LOL You have a huge chunk of info thnx for more insite..LOL I luv my RL

[Kyle T]

What can I say, it's the greatest atv ever made! 4 strokes

[ThrowinRoost89]

you forgot the intake changes and head changes : )


87 had larger intake with 6 head studs

88+ had a smallet intake and 7 head studs


the 87 had a different gear ratio in the tranny

87 had a large bolt that went through the top a-arm
88+ had 2 separate mounts for the top a-arm

counterbalence has a lip on the 87 model and requires a diff seal.





also the filter mount is diff.... i believe the 87 had a wing nut, and the other years had a clip they held it in. im not exatly shure what year had what style

[Kyle T]

I know, ThrowinRoost89, but if you'll observe the original question:

Originally Posted by quadzilla400ex

what's the difference between the lt500rj and the lt500rk and the lt500rl??

is it just the different years er what?

I just answered what was asked, that's all.

[ThrowinRoost89]

well those are difference's between the models, so it also does answer his question. they are not different on each year, but its a difference from the 87 model



i dunno if he just wanted cosmetic changes between the years????
im just tryin to add some info