I found a good deal on a 1990 lt250s..$100 and here is why. The quad is in great shape and ran great but the guy decided he was going to rebuild the engine. He ordered a new cylinder,head, and piston. A couple of months after he bought it all he realized the new parts were for the 230 model. My question is will the new parts bolt up? will I need to get a 230 rod? i am not sure how the parts interchange. Any help will be appreciated.. thanks

 

If you are picking it up for $100.00, just go ahead and order the right parts and ebay the other stuff.

 

Here's why he only wants a 100 bucks, because the 1990 LT250S head is no longer available new from suzuki. Plus the LT250s is a pretty rare find, so a used head will be difficult to locate. Now, will the 230 head physically bolt on I don't know, they are of similar design.

You won't be able to use the 230 piston for sure. If you want to double check what I've just said, do a search on google for "oem parts finder" and figure it out.

 

So the stock head is trashed? I have no idea if the 230 head will mount up. The engines are practically identical otherwise IIRC.

 

Scavenge Ebay......or look for an aftermarket head that will fit your model. I think the 230S head will bolt up though, try it.

Where is the 250S located

 

It is located in texas. He said it was running fine(i even asked if it was smoking and he said no) and he took it to a small shop to have "a professional" install the new piston,cylinder and head. Well the guy didnt call him for a couple weeks so he went to the shop sever times and he was never there. He finally caught up with the guy and he had sold the cylinder and head to someone. I am guessing he needed some drug money. That is when he ordered the new parts. Whoever he ordered them from said he was getting a 250s piston,cylinder and head. He then later found out it was actually for the 230. The piston will fit the new cylinder and head. I am concerned with the cylinder bolt up and the stock 250 connecting rod, because they should have a different stroke. I guess i could just part it all out,but the deal is that he sell it so cheap and i use it and not profit off it.

 

if you are going to part it out what kinda shape are the rear fenders in?

 

lt 250 s has same stroke as i understand but not 100% bolt it togethersee if piston hits (turning motor by hand ofcourse) only have 230 but better than nothing

 

This is so simple. Buy it and IF you have to just swap out a complete motor from a 230S. Who the heck will care if youre down 20cc or not for a $100 how can you go wrong?

Joe

 

Dave in Quebec,

I am going to try something on my 250s as far as rear fenders goes in a few weeks if I get the parts. I will let you know how it turns out.

Joe