wondering if anyone can help me out. I'm a new quad rider, bought a utility machine, but realized it's no good for the dunes or any fun stuff. I can trade my machine straight up for a 1987 LT250R with a rebuilt 1988 engine. This machine was raced and is supposed to be in good shape. Is this a reliable machine? Any clue what these are selling for, please specify in American or Canadian funds? Thanks for your help!

 

What do you have for a utility quad and what year?

 

I have a 1994 Polaris 300 4X4 - Racks on front and back. All around in great shape.

 

In Canada they go for 1500-3500 Can$$$ unless they are in very good shape and i mean very very good shape.

 

I saw the lt250r - it looks in great shape and has racing parts installed. Comes with an extra 1987 engine as well. Is this a reliable quad. I won't be using it for racing just in the dunes and some trails etc.

 

Well there are way too many variables to tell you if it will be relaible or not, it mostly depends on what has been done to it, how well the previous owner or owners maintained it etc...

 

I would check the LT out. Yeah they are pretty reliable. I have an 86'LT and its NEVER let me down in terms of reliability and I've had it for about 3 years now. My first and only problem so far just happened to me 2 weeks ago (counter-balancer gear key sheared) and it was and easy fix. It has started up on the 2-3 kick everytime since I've had it....... back to your situation, can't go wrong with a rebuilt engine, but check for bearings going out like the axle, swingarm and etc...
good luck
Superstar

 

Hey guys thanks a lot for your help. The quad was raced but only once this year and engine was built last year. So I think if he raced it the machine has to be running at %100 to compete. I do have a mechanic that used to race sleds and is very familair with 2 stroke machines. Once again thanks, I've only been riding for a month and half and now I think the fun will begin with the LT250R