New to the Group, New LT500

[hiperfind]

Hello all,

I've just finished a 2 yr project, rebuilding my 1989 LT500 to factory new condition, but stronger than stock. It's beautiful, and wanted to share. Some details; Original Bridgestone Tires on ITP Red Labels, OEM Plastic and decals, everything repowdercoatd to factory colors, Trinity bulletproofed motor, fresh bearings, seals, Duncan Racing Chrome Pipe and FMF Turbine Core, etc. etc.

Had her since 1991, take a look at my renewed baby!

Love the premise on this site, I feel two strokes will rise again!

[Smkmup]

Nice Bike! I Love To See Bikes That People Restore. Does It Have Port Work?

[hiperfind]

Hey thanks! Mild porting as part of the Trinity strengthening rebuild. I didn't go crazy, though I am aware of the power gains. It's been run through a port 'cleanup', along with the crank bushings install, rebuilt crank, resleeved back to stock bore, Wiseco, bearings seals, milled head for a bit higher comp. and the cylinder weld on the backside for more strengthening against cracks.

So, in a nut shell, it's a cleaned up stocker with a mild boost(plus the Duncan pipe which is great) that is ready for a lifetime of fun, rebores, more fun, and so on.

[sblt500r]

looks good. how do you like those elka front shocks? and what type are they? i was thinking about getting a set for mine.

[hiperfind]

The elkas are worlds better than the stockers, though almost anything is. The rear shock is Gold, the fronts are foolsgold. I bought elka's low end shocks and it was about $450 shipped from their shop Canada. Fast ship, and overall the handling is great. I give them an A-, due to lack of experience with them....I only have 3 hours on the bike since rebuild. Waaay better compression and rebound dampening, doesn't beat you up like the stockers.

[sblt500r]

i have works dual rate with rezies and they kind of suck. bottom to easilly. whais i had saved up and bought a different brand.

looks like your still not done with the restore though. i see your missing a few things!

[hiperfind]

Really? I heard works were pretty good. Well, I did want the PEP dual rate with REzzies, but they were a grand with bearings. So, the Elka's were a steal at $400. These pics are from a month ago, premature pics missing the rear caliper bits, I had to ride it! So, it got out of the garage for some sun, and these were snapped. I promise it's all there now!

[flotek]

looks good

[ReeperLT500]

Look awesome. Can you take a pic of your lower rear shock linkage? I don't think the rear of the quad should sit that high. I did the same thing to mine when I rebuilt it. You have to make sure that that the cushion is at 6'o clock postion. That would make the swing are more lateral to the ground. -Mark

[sblt500r]

Originally Posted by ReeperLT500

Look awesome. Can you take a pic of your lower rear shock linkage? I don't think the rear of the quad should sit that high. I did the same thing to mine when I rebuilt it. You have to make sure that that the cushion is at 6'o clock postion. That would make the swing are more lateral to the ground. -Mark

yeah that looks like a common problem with people when they reinstall the 500 swingarm. i see alot of them like that for sale, and it seems like the ones that are like that fetch more money? i did that same thing when i first had mine. you'll find that it handles way better with it sitting lower. plus it won't take such a toll on the chain and sprockets, and swingarm chain slider. i replaced that swingarm slider twice before i figured out that i had it setup wrong.