LT80 Rebuild, Any Ideas?

[Jammies]

Later on today I will be picking up an LT80 from a friend for $120. It's kinda a basket case... It's in need of a top end rebuild and MUCH cosmetic help. I have a non running LT80 myself that I never did anything with (Engine cases split in half while riding it one day.) So, before I put in a new top end, do you guys have any input? Does anybody have an LT80 themselves? I'm thinking of getting a BBK or Stroker, one or the other because I'm kinda big for it(110 lbs.) Any response would be nice. Thanks guys.

 

[CARNZ]

hit up LT80 on QRHQ, he definitely knows his sh*t about them

 

[Jammies]

Lol I would hope with a name like "LT80" that he would.
Thanks, I'll do that. BTW, what happened to the Zilla in your sig? I always loved seeing you post just to look at that Zilla lol. It's nasty man.

 

[Braaaptor]

CARNZ's 'Zilla got traded for the bike you see, I believe...

I'm no expert on LT80's, but I worked on one a year or so ago and it was a lot of fun to ride once I got it fixed. I'm 165lbs and it hauled me around no problem. Wheelies were SO easy. lol.

I'd go with a good port/polish job and definately ditch the stock exhaust to start with. Shocks would be another item I'd want to upgrade in a hurry.

 

[Jammies]

Maybe I'll stay with the stock motor then... Lol I figured this thing would really have trouble carrying me.

 

[CARNZ]

The November 2011 issue of DirtWheels has an LT80 build by CT Racing in it too, so pick up that issue and do some reading.

Yes, I traded my Zilla for the Ninja in my signature. You can see the final Zilla pics thread in the Pics/Vids section. As much as I hated to let it go, i rarely got to ride it

/thread de-rail lol

 

[YZ Otis]

LT80 = Jack Moore ... he is the wizard.
mooreracing@windstream.net

Don't waste your money on a DG or FMF pipe.

Here's some good clutch info
ATV Riders Forum - Please post pics and info about engine block offs!

I've still got a couple LT80's ... they're a blast!
LT80 Driveway Drags - YouTube