How is it i am really scared about reliability issues on them.. I mean itcant be to bad and if i maintane it well will i have a lot of problems

 

well it depends on what u get, like if you do every go to check one out some time look for stuff like the frame(never had eney problems with mine) bearing, and basic comen stuff. well just make shure its a good looken one and runs the part, and you will have nothen to worry about except regulary maintenance

 

Just look at it this way. The absolute newest you can get is a 92. Thats 12 years old. And thats IF you get a 92. They are old machines and in most cases have had the ever loving #$%* kicked out of them. If your looking for something to get on and ride and never have a single problem, look somewhere else. They are not hand grenades by any means, mines been great, but its had its share of breakdowns. If you want an LT be prepared to turn some wrenches. Doesnt mean your going to. But be prepared.

 

Just make sure to to check out the quad throughly as mentioned earlier. All of that will depend on the amount of work the quad may need or not need. Ask lots of questions such as: how many owners, how often do you ride it, have you had any work done to it and new parts out on it, can you show me the reciepts? Stuff like that. Also try to get a feel person because that will reflect the condition of the quad. Is he excited about it and looks to generally care about it? People like that will know alot about the machine. Plus the apperance can tell you alot about it. If it is super clean and original looking you might have a good quad there. If it looks beat up then it probably is and that should reflect the price. Since these bikes are old bushings and bearings ware out and that is just a fact of life. ALL machines have this problem and so will new ones in time. So if you get one that has been taken care of then you really shouldn't have to many problems. Might be some small replacemant stuff, but nothing big. When in good condition they are dependable machines. When I got mine I rode it for 4 years pretty hard and alot of miles were put on it before the stock piston gave out. That was the only problem I had. Of course that is when it was time for more power for me. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

The only problem that i am scared of is that all my bud's say it will always break down.. I do Gncc style trail racing but around my house.. Is this true.. is the Weak frame issue really bad.. Will I need to like check every bolt before I go riding?

Thanks guys

 

I had my 86LT250 for about 18 months and sold it about 6months ago. In 18 months I replaced a water pump seal and an ignition coil. Ive had my 91LT250 for a little over 1 year. I put in a new piston and rings. The piston I took out was a OEM stock bore piston. Maybe I'm lucky and the exception to the rule but both of mine were far more reliable than I expected.

 

Of course their RELIABLE!!!!!
Look... any machine out there is vulnerable to breakdown!! Doesn't matter what it is,it's gonna need some fixin a time or two.
Your friends are probably threatened by your thoughts of gettin an LT cause they don't want
you in front of them ! Stick with the '87- '92's cause they have the power valve though.
'85-'86 from what I understand had a weak frame design.
But if I were you I'd stick with your gut and go with the LT, it's a safe bet and be sure to check it all
over before you buy, so you don't have any headaches off the start.
GOOD LUCK!

 

i would say its like buying a used car u might get a good one or u might get a lemon...knock on would i got good one but last four cars were lemons...

 

250 rodney said it best. at least 12 year old machines . Best be a tinkerer if you want to get into the 2-Stroke ATV's, or have a fat wallet if you gotta pay somone labor. If you plan on racing every race on the schedule start looking for a aftermarket framed TRX. Somthing that is already gusseted and strait. You will be better served by the aftermarket for replacement parts with a trx.