Hey everyone, whats up? I have a 1985 LT230S and i was wondering what i can do to set it up for XC racing.

 

give powroll a call, they have a 270 big bore for the 230. do you mean mx(motocross) or xc(cross country)? cause if you want a woods bike, call ebc while your at it and order a dirt runner clutch, wich will also work for mx, but it works really well for xc. i would also invest in a better carb, like a keihin/dg carb for a honda 250x. then get some beadlock rims, holeshot tires(hd's are the best, longest lasting), and a dg xcellerator pipe, rejet the carb and a dd a k&n filter with a pre wrap and remove the airbox lid. hope this helps.

 

sell the 230 and invest in a bike that is atlest 1990s

 

Unfortunately, powroll no longer carries their big bore kits for the 230 sport. However, my brother found out about a year ago that they will still sell you the kit but you have to order at least 4 at a time. I just called them 2 days ago to see if they'd still sell it and they said no. Then I mentioned the 4 at a time idea and they sounded interested. I gave them my phone # and they're supposed to call me to tell me if they'll sell it to me that way. I'm still waiting. If they do, I'll probably keep 2 of the kits and sell 2. If I remember correctly, they had a 273 cc kit and you could get up to 12.5 to 1 compression depending on which piston you ordered. They also had cams available. Hopefully they'll still sell the stuff. I'll post a new thread if I hear from them and can get the kits because I'll be looking to sell 2 of them.

 

Hi. How's it going. I just joined the forum and was doing some research and found a post where you stated that a company was selling a big bore kit for the lt230s. I was wondering if they ended up selling them to you? I think my engine is seized and would like to rebuild it with some better performace pieces. Thanks.

 

Did you ever get any of these? I just joined the forum and came across this thread in a search. Thanks!

 

if i were you i would have the piston, and rings checked out and have them replaced if necessary. If all that is fine, clean out carb thoroughly and check the jets. change/ clean the airfilter. put good oil in it. just fix it up so it will run good, and for a long time. sell it and get what you can for it. take that money and save up for a newer bike. not brand spanking new, but newer. THEN start adding goodies. in my opinion it would not be worth spending too much money becasue its so old. i have an '86 LT230 and the only things i spend money on is the things that it absolutely needs.

 

if yer lookin for a bigger bore find the number for mad man engineering and give them a clal. they still make a 260 sleeve kit for the 230. its a good little kit ive got er installed on my 86. makess pretty decent power

 

Wow. This is a really old thread that got dug up. I haven't been on this board for awhile. Was surprised to see one of my responses on the first thread I read.

Anyway, I never did follow through with the deal. Not enough interest at the time. If I were going to build my 230 tomorrow, I would probably consider other engine builders as well (someone like FTZ perhaps).

There is currently a brand new 260 big bore kit (LA Sleeve) on eBay. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

It doesn't tell you what the comp ratio is for the piston. I'd be curious. I've heard good things about LA Sleeve though.

Good luck

 

What is required to put in one of those big bore sleeves? Does the head have to be machined? Would the cluctch have to be replaced also? TIA