I had an 87 for over 10 years, over 4000.00 in the motor and it ran good, but you can never get that BIG piston to turn the rpm the banshees do. With high compression and big hp these things beat them selves to death. Your bikes all look great and I loved mine! Quad dizzle, did anyone tell you to weld up the rear ears on the cylinder, they are known for being weak and the cylinder cracking under the reed cage. I had mine welded and then the case broke. Redneck if you need any info let me know, mine was dialed in, I had Rudy Kurtz from port magic do his wonders on it. I did not mean to take away from the lt500s just trying to give a little input. great looking bikes again