Hey fellas! Might trade my 06 yfz for a restored lt500r...comments?

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 02:09 AM

Hey everyone!

Im new here...been lurking for a while doing research on the zilla....

this is my ?

I have a built 2006 yfz 450 SE with ALOT of work done to it. I am interested in an LT500r that has been punched to a 550 and has had $5300 worth of parts (guy has receipts) that the fella has added in the past few months. He has just finished the quad (putting new chain on tonight- last new component he had fedexed to his house) and he is interested in trading for a 4-stroke.

NOW....my question is - my quad is like new and his is too...he has totally redone the zilla....it has less than 7 hrs on it...mine has abt 20 since being punched to a 478....

Is this trade worth doing on my end?

He is throwing in helmet and riding gear, full set of tires, another new exhaust (aftermarket) a new sprocket, renthal bars, among other parts...

I know this is a die hard suzu site but I dont want to get into something to deep here. My quad is like new and an 06 so im a lil hesitant BUT I know how badazz these zillas are!

His lt is an 87.... I hear the 87s can have head gasket n water pump probs but his has been alllllll redone very very recently.....

Any imput info or tips I need to lookout for (other than checking the frame at the neck) that I should look out for or just your opinion on the trade itself??

I REALLY appreciate any comments I get from you awesome quad heads in advance!!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the long winded post!!!

THANKS AGIAN!!!!

Josh

Joshz400_03 · 12-09-2010, 02:40 AM

I wouldnt..its a 23 year old quad..parts aren't going to be easy to find..im sure the ergonomics of it suck compared to the yfz. I hate two strokes also haha..I wouldnt even think about trading.

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 02:45 AM

really? ... Man i really appreciate your honesty!!!!!!!! Awesome dude thanks for the super fast reply!

Anyone else got any opinions??

You might have just made me change my mind with " I wouldnt even think of trading" LOL

thanks agian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mikerocks · 12-09-2010, 02:46 AM

I say keep the YFZ450, the four-stroke is better for trail riding. The four-stroke has a smooth power delivery with lots of low end torque as where the two-stroke is nothing on the bottom until the power band hits then its hang on for your life. I like my quads four-strokes and my dirt bikes two-strokes. Really it comes down to what you want since its your bike.

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 02:52 AM

Thanks mike!!!!

This wasn't what I expected from the suzu site but man you might have just made my night...

Ive been thinking on this hard since the guy wants to trade tomorrow---

THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH DUDES!!!

anyone else wanna help seal the deal on not trading?? LOL!!!

mikerocks · 12-09-2010, 02:54 AM

Also with the two-stroke you will be rebuilding a lot more then the four-stroke. My buddy rebuilds his zilla every 6 months, it is fast as hell.

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 03:00 AM

Yea i know they are mean but as far as trade value i know my quad is worth more....and thanks fellas for not hating that i have a yammer! LOL

His LT has been built to a 550 with a 91mm....so im assuming kikbaak will be a WooterWooterWooterWooterWooter if he doesnt have the comp release LMAO

I love my magic button! LOL

I like this site and dudes with out your comments I probibly would have made the mistake of trading...

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 03:01 AM

I wish there was a chat box here so i could chat w yall realtime!

I LOVE riding quads!!!

here is his CL post-

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/2094236989.html

mikerocks · 12-09-2010, 03:08 AM

Yea we don't hate much

The YFZ is a respectable bike.

Joshz400_03 · 12-09-2010, 03:09 AM

post a pic up of your yfz...now if this was for a LTR I would say different haha

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 03:10 AM

lol I am in georgia ...are yall close to me? or a far cry?

I dont hate on anyone- i will ride with a pw50 if thats all the dudes got!! lol

I beat ya to it...check my gallery!!

I need riding buds.... anyway i had a guy wanting to trade an ltr 450 for my yfz but i think his was stock?

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 03:14 AM

And what makes the ltr a better choice than the yfz? Just curious...no hating or anything.

Im learning constantly about atvs...

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 03:23 AM

My quad has a crap load and i mean crap load of upgrades including wet spray (just for show but its there...lol)...

I was hesitant to trade today when i talked to the guy- I will probibly end up just telling him that I slept on it and decided it was a no go.

My best friend has a kfx 700 and he was adamant on me getting the zilla... he said the zilla was the only quad he could find that had toasted his ass on the trail..

(he hasn't even seen my quad yet Ive been getting it ready for his kawa for a surprise but ive told him abt it)

Joshz400_03 · 12-09-2010, 03:40 AM

I said ltr just cuz im a suzuki guy haha

Built06YFZowner · 12-09-2010, 04:03 AM

ohh ok lol

Ive owned several Yamaha vehicles and I dig the quality of manufacture... never owned a Suzuki quad tho-had a 09 raven r6 but it just was not enough power for me... I would love to own a raven R1. Definitely will be my next streetbike!

Im doing research on the ltr as we speak and it looks like a jam up ride!!

12-09-2010, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	Hey fellas! Might trade my 06 yfz for a restored lt500r...comments? Hey everyone! Im new here...been lurking for a while doing research on the zilla.... this is my ? I have a built 2006 yfz 450 SE with ALOT of work done to it. I am interested in an LT500r that has been punched to a 550 and has had $5300 worth of parts (guy has receipts) that the fella has added in the past few months. He has just finished the quad (putting new chain on tonight- last new component he had fedexed to his house) and he is interested in trading for a 4-stroke. NOW....my question is - my quad is like new and his is too...he has totally redone the zilla....it has less than 7 hrs on it...mine has abt 20 since being punched to a 478.... Is this trade worth doing on my end? He is throwing in helmet and riding gear, full set of tires, another new exhaust (aftermarket) a new sprocket, renthal bars, among other parts... I know this is a die hard suzu site but I dont want to get into something to deep here. My quad is like new and an 06 so im a lil hesitant BUT I know how badazz these zillas are! His lt is an 87.... I hear the 87s can have head gasket n water pump probs but his has been alllllll redone very very recently..... Any imput info or tips I need to lookout for (other than checking the frame at the neck) that I should look out for or just your opinion on the trade itself?? I REALLY appreciate any comments I get from you awesome quad heads in advance!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long winded post!!! THANKS AGIAN!!!! Josh

12-09-2010, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joshz400_03 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi Posts: 8,300	I wouldnt..its a 23 year old quad..parts aren't going to be easy to find..im sure the ergonomics of it suck compared to the yfz. I hate two strokes also haha..I wouldnt even think about trading. __________________ KB Motorsports My Mod List 07' LT-R 450 03' Z434 10' SSR DX-3 110 Buick Brother

12-09-2010, 02:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
mikerocks :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poland, Ohio Posts: 396	I say keep the YFZ450, the four-stroke is better for trail riding. The four-stroke has a smooth power delivery with lots of low end torque as where the two-stroke is nothing on the bottom until the power band hits then its hang on for your life. I like my quads four-strokes and my dirt bikes two-strokes. Really it comes down to what you want since its your bike. __________________ 2004 z400 Limited Edition, Cylinder Works BB Kit, LTR 450 Shocks, D.I.D Gold X Ring Chain, Pro Taper bars & grips, UNI Pro Flow, DuraBlue axle, Razr 2s front & back, Moose nerf bars, Moose Barkbusters, DG Pro V-lite front bumper, Pro Armour front skid w/PRM rear skid, 14T, Full Pro Circuit T-4 Exhaust, 25 pilot-3rd clip-146DJ Main, lid on w/ 1" vents, 850 feet elevation. ”You can watch things happen; You can make things happen; or you can wonder what the F happened”

12-09-2010, 02:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikerocks :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poland, Ohio Posts: 396	Also with the two-stroke you will be rebuilding a lot more then the four-stroke. My buddy rebuilds his zilla every 6 months, it is fast as hell. __________________ 2004 z400 Limited Edition, Cylinder Works BB Kit, LTR 450 Shocks, D.I.D Gold X Ring Chain, Pro Taper bars & grips, UNI Pro Flow, DuraBlue axle, Razr 2s front & back, Moose nerf bars, Moose Barkbusters, DG Pro V-lite front bumper, Pro Armour front skid w/PRM rear skid, 14T, Full Pro Circuit T-4 Exhaust, 25 pilot-3rd clip-146DJ Main, lid on w/ 1" vents, 850 feet elevation. ”You can watch things happen; You can make things happen; or you can wonder what the F happened”

12-09-2010, 03:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	I wish there was a chat box here so i could chat w yall realtime! I LOVE riding quads!!! here is his CL post- http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/2094236989.html Last edited by Built06YFZowner; 12-09-2010 at 03:06 AM.

12-09-2010, 02:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	really? ... Man i really appreciate your honesty!!!!!!!! Awesome dude thanks for the super fast reply! Anyone else got any opinions?? You might have just made me change my mind with " I wouldnt even think of trading" LOL thanks agian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-09-2010, 02:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	Thanks mike!!!! This wasn't what I expected from the suzu site but man you might have just made my night... Ive been thinking on this hard since the guy wants to trade tomorrow--- THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH DUDES!!! anyone else wanna help seal the deal on not trading?? LOL!!!

12-09-2010, 03:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	Yea i know they are mean but as far as trade value i know my quad is worth more....and thanks fellas for not hating that i have a yammer! LOL His LT has been built to a 550 with a 91mm....so im assuming kikbaak will be a WooterWooterWooterWooterWooter if he doesnt have the comp release LMAO I love my magic button! LOL I like this site and dudes with out your comments I probibly would have made the mistake of trading...

12-09-2010, 03:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikerocks :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poland, Ohio Posts: 396	Yea we don't hate much The YFZ is a respectable bike. __________________ 2004 z400 Limited Edition, Cylinder Works BB Kit, LTR 450 Shocks, D.I.D Gold X Ring Chain, Pro Taper bars & grips, UNI Pro Flow, DuraBlue axle, Razr 2s front & back, Moose nerf bars, Moose Barkbusters, DG Pro V-lite front bumper, Pro Armour front skid w/PRM rear skid, 14T, Full Pro Circuit T-4 Exhaust, 25 pilot-3rd clip-146DJ Main, lid on w/ 1" vents, 850 feet elevation. ”You can watch things happen; You can make things happen; or you can wonder what the F happened”

12-09-2010, 03:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Joshz400_03 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi Posts: 8,300	post a pic up of your yfz...now if this was for a LTR I would say different haha __________________ KB Motorsports My Mod List 07' LT-R 450 03' Z434 10' SSR DX-3 110 Buick Brother

12-09-2010, 03:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	lol I am in georgia ...are yall close to me? or a far cry? I dont hate on anyone- i will ride with a pw50 if thats all the dudes got!! lol I beat ya to it...check my gallery!! I need riding buds.... anyway i had a guy wanting to trade an ltr 450 for my yfz but i think his was stock?

12-09-2010, 03:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	And what makes the ltr a better choice than the yfz? Just curious...no hating or anything. Im learning constantly about atvs...

12-09-2010, 03:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	My quad has a crap load and i mean crap load of upgrades including wet spray (just for show but its there...lol)... I was hesitant to trade today when i talked to the guy- I will probibly end up just telling him that I slept on it and decided it was a no go. My best friend has a kfx 700 and he was adamant on me getting the zilla... he said the zilla was the only quad he could find that had toasted his ass on the trail.. (he hasn't even seen my quad yet Ive been getting it ready for his kawa for a surprise but ive told him abt it)

12-09-2010, 03:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Joshz400_03 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi Posts: 8,300	I said ltr just cuz im a suzuki guy haha __________________ KB Motorsports My Mod List 07' LT-R 450 03' Z434 10' SSR DX-3 110 Buick Brother

12-09-2010, 04:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Built06YFZowner :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	ohh ok lol Ive owned several Yamaha vehicles and I dig the quality of manufacture... never owned a Suzuki quad tho-had a 09 raven r6 but it just was not enough power for me... I would love to own a raven R1. Definitely will be my next streetbike! Im doing research on the ltr as we speak and it looks like a jam up ride!!

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