Zilla LT500R Power Valve

davesp · #1 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005

I have had numerious problems with the power valve assembly on my 89 Zilla. I am looking at removing the assembly all together. Does anyone know if a block off plate is made for it. I have heard of people locking the power valve closed. Has anyone locked the powere valve closed. I don't need low end torque I ride in wide open areas. Thanks....

---DaveSP

ReeperLT500 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005

I haven't heard of a plate that a company makes. But couldn't you just disconnect the arm that opens/closes it? That way you can leave it open. ???? -Mark

davesp · #3 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005

Mark- Well the way it sits now is the rod is disconnected. At high RPM's it now stumbles alot because it is not rotating for High RPM's. Could I just rotate the power valve?

--DaveSP

fiveOnick · #4 (**permalink**) 02-25-2005

You could buy a copper gasket from the dude I got mine from with no holes for the powervalve.

ReeperLT500 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2005

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Originally Posted by davesp

Mark- Well the way it sits now is the rod is disconnected. At high RPM's it now stumbles alot because it is not rotating for High RPM's. Could I just rotate the power valve?

--DaveSP

Dave, You could physically rotate it but don't know if it would stay in that position. I believe that the arm actually holds it open/closed pending on the rpms. But still give it a shot. -Mark

davesp · #6 (**permalink**) 02-25-2005

FiveONick - Who did you buy your copper gasket from?

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