Hey! New rider, old LT250R, maybe...

james1300 · 11-13-2011, 06:57 PM

A buddy of mine is dropping off a LT250R at my place Tuesday.
It needs a 'top-end' rebuild, his words.
If it needs a 'Top-End job, I can do that.
Been around 2-strokes a long time.
If it needs plastics and a seat cover, ect. where can I find those?
I'm also going to need a service manual for the torque spec's and exploded views they offer.
I'll post pic's and more info. when it gets dropped off tuesday!
Jim

fx4pitrone · 11-13-2011, 06:58 PM

Where are you located? Might wanna check out quadracerhq.com ......

james1300 · 11-13-2011, 07:07 PM

I'm located in the Pacific N.W. , Washington state

Dangerouspower · 11-13-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fx4pitrone

Where are you located? Might wanna check out quadracerhq.com ......

Darn you beat me to it fx4pitrone.

james1300 · 11-13-2011, 11:18 PM

Plastics and a seat cover info, anyone?

insanez400shane · 11-13-2011, 11:51 PM

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james1300 · 11-14-2011, 05:54 PM

Is there a differance between the 85 and 87 LT's as far as the body and seats go?
I'm supposed to get the bike Tuesday the 15th.
Then I can post more accurate info. on what it is and needs.

fx4pitrone · 11-14-2011, 06:01 PM

Yes there is a difference on the seat.... plastics for all years interchange... only 91-92 have different airbox cut-out... 85-86's came w/ straight seats, 87+ came w/ t-shaped seats... but all seats will interchange w/ all years....

You can tell the year by 10th digit on the V.I.N. # on the lower frame rail...
F=85
G=86
H=87
J=88
K=89
L=90
M=91
N=92

Then you at least know what frame your dealing w/... if it has a powervalve and external (not inside cylinder) reedcage, it's an 87+ motor...
Hope this helps... post up some pics!

james1300 · 11-14-2011, 06:06 PM

Wow! Thanks for the help! I will post pic's as soon as I get the bike!
Thanks for the info!

fx4pitrone · 11-14-2011, 06:18 PM

Also, stock 85-86's have round swingarms/carriers, while 87+ all came w/ square ones like on the LTZ400's.... Check them over good for cracks... Be sure to look over the frame VERY WELL for cracks or shoddy repairs.... And I'm sure you already know to look the engine cases over well for damage and cracks!
Good luck!!!

james1300 · 11-15-2011, 10:15 PM

Well, it arrived.

It's in real rough condition. Bad.
The 1st thing I noticed was the boot for the carb/A?C was out of place. The 2nd, no spark plug in the head. Bike has been sitting outside for (2) years.
I'm thinking I would be ahead just to 'part it out'.

fx4pitrone · 11-16-2011, 08:29 AM

You def. have a 91 or 92 there..... a little rough (they all start that way!)... case saver bosses still in tact... that's a plus (trying to be positive here!)

james1300 · 11-16-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fx4pitrone

You def. have a 91 or 92 there..... a little rough (they all start that way!)... case saver bosses still in tact... that's a plus (trying to be positive here!)

I'm not going to keep it. I'll part it or sell the whole bike for $500.00
It's all there. Except for the broken plastic's and exhaust muffler.
The engine being open to the elements, is what scares me.

2smoker-suzi · 11-24-2011, 08:12 PM

i need the rear brake caliper, how much would you go on it?

SMILEY18 · 11-25-2011, 12:00 AM

I thought I'd let you know. The rear fender supports are hard to come by. That is the one thing I couldn't find when I had my 89 250r. You could buy alot better quad for what it would cost to fix up for sure. I had a ton in mine. It was a great quad for flat track and ice racing, but not enough suspension for rough trails. Good luck.

11-13-2011, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Hey! New rider, old LT250R, maybe... A buddy of mine is dropping off a LT250R at my place Tuesday. It needs a 'top-end' rebuild, his words. If it needs a 'Top-End job, I can do that. Been around 2-strokes a long time. If it needs plastics and a seat cover, ect. where can I find those? I'm also going to need a service manual for the torque spec's and exploded views they offer. I'll post pic's and more info. when it gets dropped off tuesday! Jim

11-13-2011, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
fx4pitrone :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 403	Where are you located? Might wanna check out quadracerhq.com ...... __________________ 2009 Suzuki LTZ400 EFI-Daily Driver 1989 Suzuki Quadzilla (restoration almost complete!) 1992 Suzuki LT250r (complete restoration, garage queen) 1988 Suzuki LT250r (basement restoration almost complete!) 2009 Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power steering (Plow toy and wifey quad) 2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 E-tec (My mistress) 2004 Sea-Doo GTX Wake Ed. (Gets me to different parts on the lake and river to drink beers)

11-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Thanks for the tip! I'm located in the Pacific N.W. , Washington state

11-13-2011, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
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11-14-2011, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
fx4pitrone :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 403	Yes there is a difference on the seat.... plastics for all years interchange... only 91-92 have different airbox cut-out... 85-86's came w/ straight seats, 87+ came w/ t-shaped seats... but all seats will interchange w/ all years.... You can tell the year by 10th digit on the V.I.N. # on the lower frame rail... F=85 G=86 H=87 J=88 K=89 L=90 M=91 N=92 Then you at least know what frame your dealing w/... if it has a powervalve and external (not inside cylinder) reedcage, it's an 87+ motor... Hope this helps... post up some pics! __________________ 2009 Suzuki LTZ400 EFI-Daily Driver 1989 Suzuki Quadzilla (restoration almost complete!) 1992 Suzuki LT250r (complete restoration, garage queen) 1988 Suzuki LT250r (basement restoration almost complete!) 2009 Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power steering (Plow toy and wifey quad) 2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 E-tec (My mistress) 2004 Sea-Doo GTX Wake Ed. (Gets me to different parts on the lake and river to drink beers)

11-13-2011, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Plastics and a seat cover info, anyone?

11-14-2011, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Is there a differance between the 85 and 87 LT's as far as the body and seats go? I'm supposed to get the bike Tuesday the 15th. Then I can post more accurate info. on what it is and needs.

11-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Wow! Thanks for the help! I will post pic's as soon as I get the bike! Thanks for the info!

11-14-2011, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
fx4pitrone :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 403	Also, stock 85-86's have round swingarms/carriers, while 87+ all came w/ square ones like on the LTZ400's.... Check them over good for cracks... Be sure to look over the frame VERY WELL for cracks or shoddy repairs.... And I'm sure you already know to look the engine cases over well for damage and cracks! Good luck!!! __________________ 2009 Suzuki LTZ400 EFI-Daily Driver 1989 Suzuki Quadzilla (restoration almost complete!) 1992 Suzuki LT250r (complete restoration, garage queen) 1988 Suzuki LT250r (basement restoration almost complete!) 2009 Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power steering (Plow toy and wifey quad) 2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 E-tec (My mistress) 2004 Sea-Doo GTX Wake Ed. (Gets me to different parts on the lake and river to drink beers)

11-15-2011, 10:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
james1300 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Oh boy, this thing is a mess! Well, it arrived. It's in real rough condition. Bad. The 1st thing I noticed was the boot for the carb/A?C was out of place. The 2nd, no spark plug in the head. Bike has been sitting outside for (2) years. I'm thinking I would be ahead just to 'part it out'.

11-16-2011, 08:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
fx4pitrone :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 403	You def. have a 91 or 92 there..... a little rough (they all start that way!)... case saver bosses still in tact... that's a plus (trying to be positive here!) __________________ 2009 Suzuki LTZ400 EFI-Daily Driver 1989 Suzuki Quadzilla (restoration almost complete!) 1992 Suzuki LT250r (complete restoration, garage queen) 1988 Suzuki LT250r (basement restoration almost complete!) 2009 Suzuki KingQuad 500 Power steering (Plow toy and wifey quad) 2011 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 E-tec (My mistress) 2004 Sea-Doo GTX Wake Ed. (Gets me to different parts on the lake and river to drink beers)

11-24-2011, 08:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
2smoker-suzi :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Locust Grove, GA Posts: 159	i need the rear brake caliper, how much would you go on it? __________________ 1985 LT250r Engine Mods: +1.5mm Over Sudco Piston - Uni Air Filter No Airbox - FMF Silencer Mild Porting - Keihin 39mm Carb bored 40.5mm Suspension, Steering & Chassis: Pro Taper Bars - Durablue +2+2 Axle - Custom +1.5 Steering Stem Stock Rear Shock - TRX400 front shocks W/ Outerwears YFZ450&Z400 A-Arms(+2) - Pro-Aluminum Nerfs Misc: Z400 Maier Race Cut Plastics - Pro Taper Grips Yamaha Blaster Throttle w/cable - YFZ 450 Scoops +2 Tie Rods-Razr MX Rear - Powermadd Handguards

11-25-2011, 12:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
SMILEY18 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WI Posts: 158	I thought I'd let you know. The rear fender supports are hard to come by. That is the one thing I couldn't find when I had my 89 250r. You could buy alot better quad for what it would cost to fix up for sure. I had a ton in mine. It was a great quad for flat track and ice racing, but not enough suspension for rough trails. Good luck.

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