how do you figure the LT holeshots better than a trx or tecate? i've owned all 3 and actually right now i have an 86lt in my garage (GF's dads) my trx250R, and 2 tecates.. (both 310's) and to be totally honest with you i think the TRX launches the hardest.. i'm pretty sure ROCKSTAR will agree.. since i roosted his ass a couple days ago.. me on teh TRX him on teh LT
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how do you figure the LT holeshots better than a trx or tecate? i've owned all 3 and actually right now i have an 86lt in my garage (GF's dads) my trx250R, and 2 tecates.. (both 310's) and to be totally honest with you i think the TRX launches the hardest.. i'm pretty sure ROCKSTAR will agree.. since i roosted his ass a couple days ago.. me on teh TRX him on teh LT
dude i've owned them all... i've had an 85 and an 87... my gf's dads is here and it's an 86... i'm redoing the engine on an 89 (the one rockstar is trying to buy) i had a 90 lt500r.. and rebuilt and rode quite a few times an 89 lt500r... i've owned and ridden EVERY style quadracer.. i even spent a little seat time on a dr.Q ported HRD LT500R.. when it comes to quadracers.. i've spent some time in them and on them.. i fully understand thta a non PV LT is not quite as fast as a powervalved one.. and after owning all 3 of the 250 class quads. trx250R, LT250R, and tecate... i can honestly say as far as handling and versatility goes the trx is the best.. the suspension is superior as well.. i personally like all 3..
thta dr. Q setup lt500r is a dune monster... pulls long, strong, and low.. torques it's way around pretty much effortlessly.. a BIG change from my high strung banshees.. maybe on of these days i'l get another LT500.. but this time i think it'll be in a lt250R chassis.
O I am not disagreeing with the handling, everyone knows thats why the honda did so well. I like the power of my LT compared to a similarly modded honda though. never been on a tecate or even seen one in person. I like my LT more than a banshee with pipes though.
damn bro you must REALLY like that q-racer.. or you don't ride dunes or drag race.. my quad of choice is definatley a banshee... then otehrs after that.. a tecate is a quad that grows on you.. you buy one just to have one then it becomes an infection... you want to find things for it, talk about it, restore and/or mod the sh*t out of it... and all on a very limited parts availablity.. they are a great quad.. but the suspension is lacking.. thier lack of width make them handle quirky and strange BUT.. they are super light, rather fast and a head turner without a doubt.. someday i'll get my 330 big bore tecate finished... someday..... hardest thing to find for them is plastic. you cannot buy aftermarket fronts, rad shrouds, side covers, rad cap covers, or white rear fenders. but maier will make you a set of green rears... good luck finding a good set of green fronts that are affordable..
I am a trail and field rider. Banshees are fun just never really been a fan. I wanted the LT for a long time and finally found a good clean 92. My buddy has a banshee with toomey pipes and it will beat the LT but not by enough to make me care. I ride my King the most... fast and can go anywhere. im going to pm you my email. would love pics of the tecate
the 86 we were racing was not a powervalve motor, but the honda pulled way harder. now a PV motor may pull harder at first, but im not sure how it would stand against the honda..seeing as it pulled a wheelie out of the hole till about 3rd gear and still passing me by..... the 86 did seem a bit snappier on the throttle, and to me was more fun to ride. esp cuz if you fouind the sweet spot on the clutch could pull a decent wheelie. LT's are nice quads, i like em alot. but i guarantee my shee (if i could get it to hook up) would waste both of them no problem. the dunes is where a banshee shines IMO. i may be getting my hands on an lt here soon. i plan on using it for, well everything. theres an mx track near me thats fun, anybody who rides banshees will know, thats not a good place for one. although i have nice suspension and stuff, its a mother handling wise. they turn like school busses. so i figure i can get an LT for a hell of a lot cheaper than a honda, and if you watch older mx or flattrack vids, what do you see amngst the sea of TRX250R? LT250r's....the one im getting is a PV motor, has a psi pipe, and will be ported to match as such, with a custom cut head, and advanced timing and dual stage reeds. should be just the perfect ride for anything i want to do, all i need to do is upgrade teh suspension...
which i noticed, that 86 stock suspension, didnt seem to shabby. sliding in turns wasnt easy tho. kinda turned like a car with a locker, sort of wanted to hop instead of slide around like it should....maybe not enough power, or the wheel spacers had something to do with it. that particular bike had a front wheel flip, and rear spacers. so, ill see what comes of this possible deal on a LT. also it will be my girls bike until i get my hands on some shee parts to build her the right way....
which i noticed, that 86 stock suspension, didnt seem to shabby. sliding in turns wasnt easy tho. kinda turned like a car with a locker, sort of wanted to hop instead of slide around like it should....maybe not enough power, or the wheel spacers had something to do with it. that particular bike had a front wheel flip, and rear spacers. so, ill see what comes of this possible deal on a LT. also it will be my girls bike until i get my hands on some shee parts to build her the right way....
not for long.. 4mm stroker. maybe big bore, portwork, rechambered head, i'll be stomping all over you once again..
holy ugly!!!! who picked those colors???? that thing needs some goin thru, hahaha now to answer yor question...im not sure how to tell between teh 87's and the 88-92's but its definatley an 87-92. the 87has a different cylinder. i think you can only tell by teh inside of the cylinder, somebody correct me if om wrong..which im pretty sure im correct.
oh and i could use those wider arms, hahaha
you bet. i've been chasing him trying to get in front for well 18 years. him and i have been riding since like age 4......and now he builds my engines. if i were able to beat him, hes always got something faster.
its all in good fun. its what makes being a part of this sport fun. hes my favorite person to ride with...always playing "follow the leader"......always a challenge...
