2019 LTA-500

[Phil]

I have a 2019 LTA-500 that needs a rebuild. The head assy and cover and cam is trashed. It seems like lack of oil feed to top end. Piston and cylinder is good. My main reason for posting is where is the cheapest place to buy parts?

I'm in Australia but I have bought some parts before from Partzilla. I did find a reconditioned head assy on ebay from seller ATVcylinders, but still need a few things like cam oil pump, gaskets etc. I'm still looking for a workshop manual for this bike. Some photos of the damaged cam and head.

[Gwbarm]

Looks bad I think you are right about no oil, hate to see that happen to one so new. I use rockymountainatvmc.com or motorsport.com  have used partzilla no problems, the others are usually cheaper. 

[Phil]

Ok thanks i'll have a look.

[Mech]

A lot of bikes have a restrictor in the oilway going to the head, They can get a blockage at that restriction. The restrictor is generally down in a side case or main case in an oil gallery.  You should refer to the manual's oil circuit diagram and check it I reckon.

[Phil]

Thanks Mech I'll do that.

 

[thelostjs]

wow that cam is so ugly. did it make much noise? i looked up heads on US ebay and found one for a 2016 its 79 dollars and looks like it needs a valve. the pics are pretty blurry but here is the sellers name. you may want to inquire further. nbgmotorsports   

 

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2016 SUZUKI KING QUAD 500 LTA500X 4X4 AXI CYLINDER HEAD CORE #15795

[Phil]

Thanks for the lookout, but I've ordered a reconditioned head for it from atvcylinders.