Hey guys im new to the Suzuki world..im more of a yamaha man, but i saw this lt250 for sale in the paper and it definitly caught my attention.....it is an 86 lt250 ALL stock, supposidly in awesome condition(havent seen it yet) but he said its compotition for the Honda 250r.......is it worth 1,600 is it a good/bad deal??

 

Unless it’s in showroom condition I would hang on to my money and look for an 87-92 model. In my opinion my 86 handled a little better in the front end particularly at high speed on rough terrain but otherwise the 87 and up are overall better quads and can be found in decent shape for under 1600$. I gave 1400$ for mine with a minor clutch problem and had it ready to ride for under 1500$. I think there is a picture of it on my gallery page. The 85-86 had a little less power than the 250R and the 87-92 had a little more.

 

Depends where you live. You can pick up a 85/86 in Southern California for $1200-$1700. Usually the 87+ start around $1800. If it runs and looks good try to get it for $1400.

 

DO you like your 250??? can u beat a 400ex or grizzly...what about a raptor??

 

I can beat your typical 400ex. A grizzly? Thats a utility quad, correct? I would shoot myself if I couldn't beat a ute quad. I have beaten a raptor, but usualy they are faster. My comparison takes place at Olds hill in Glamis. I havn't raced much of level ground.

 

ya ya the griz is a utility...but u would be amazed...my best friend has one with a supertrapp exhaust K&N and jets....that sucker is the fastest ute ive ever driven?!?! and im talkin a drag race oh say 250-300ft

 

I have a 1990 Quadsport LT250s all stock for sale. i am asking 2,000 OBO . I think that i probably can let it go for 1,650. Only needs 38.00 seat cover [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] . Anywhere between 1650 and 2000 I will let this go . Its been bored out .60 and has been refurbished. Call me or email me for more pics.

 

I would buy it..I really would, but U live way up in Penn and i live in SOUTH texas so I cant afford shipping..SRY,
Brian

 

If im not mistaken, i think the 86 model lt250r is a rotary valve (something i would personally rather not own EVER!). i would go with something like an 87 or newer model. ive also heard that the 86 and 85s have a lot of problems, but i have never owned one so i cant tell ya for sure.

 

The 85/86 has no valve at all. Only the 87-92 have power valves.
Also, the 1990 quadsport that guy has for sale is a 4 stroke. You don't want that.
As far as having problems. My 86 has no problems, and I know people with 87-92 that have problems, so its more about the individual machine, and the guy who maintains it.