I've done a lot of searching, now I need you opinions or experience.

My daughter is 10 y/o. She is just starting to race her '04 LT80. Had her first race on bone stock quad.
I don't want to spend a fortune, but enough to at least make her competitive so as her skills improve, she will have a chance to hang with the boys. Her only goal is to beat them [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Here are some thinks I'm looking at doing, what do you all think: Any other ideas????

Need better shocks, not sure what to try? Don't have money for the big boys (Works, etc.)

Maybe new reeds, air filter ??????

Wheel spacers. As suggested by some, may just make make my own for now.

16x6.5x8 Nankang tires on rear, stock tires on front and the needed new sprockets and chain due to new tire size. Gonna go with these for sure

Gotta run, but I'll be back.

 

What type of racing? For example, MX, TT, cross country, Drags, etc. What's the top speed you are targetting?

Each racing track condition has specific upgrades that LT-80 racing folks would recommend.

thxs.

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OK, gotcha.....Thanks for the info

It's like rough scrambles/MX. Not very long track, lots of turns, pretty tight corners. They change the track each race. Not very high speed, unless they do a lengthwise flat straightaway, which is about 200 ft. I think you need more quickness than top speed.

I found some NANKANG 16 x 6.5 x 8 for $26.99. Boy those seam like small tires for the rear, but then again I don't know much.........................
Just need to find rims now......
Is there a good or suggested brand? I've heard Douglas, so I think that's what I'll look for.

 

don't waste you money on the gearing kit we had one it only lasted 2 races and chewed the rear sproket off.aslo dont spend the money on the midwest mini shocks another waste of money .we run douglas they hold up well xc. just my opinion. see lt 80 he hooked us up.

 

Thanks Hateful,
I've got those suggestions from others also.
I actually edited my original post to reflect my changes in thoughts [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

I just need to find somewhere to buy the new sprockets.
Looks like I may start with about 15/26 and see how that does.
Also sounds like "#40 chain from the tractor store or go-kart shop"(LT80 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])

Thanks Guys, keep the suggestions flowing [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Get a hold of Jack Moore

 

He's PM'd me some good info.

I found the Nankang rears 16x6.5x8 for $26. Gonna put them on the stock rims for now [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I'm trying to find the sprockets he recommended to try, 15/26 made for 428 chain.
Any ideas on where to find them, I have PM'd Jack to see if he knows.
Heading to the hardware store to come up with some spacers for front/rear, prolly gonna try about 2-1/2 inches per side.

Thanks again guys

 

for the front shocks go to ebaymotors and type in kase shocks they have a little more travel

 

Quad4Fun,

Sometimes, Jacks PM doesn't work. Variety of reasons. If you need to contact him faster, try:

nancym @ velocity.net (without the spaces)


Hope this helps...

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