85 to 88 Suzuki LT230S Quadsport help.
Twin_Stacks
Thanks for the link! That's exactly what this piston looks like- light dome with two reliefs for the valves. Three piece oil ring, too. I'll throw a caliper on it.
dakbee
I don't have my valve spring compressor handy, so I didn't strip the valves out yet. Either way, a different head is going onto the motor.
Thanks guys!
Thanks for the link! That's exactly what this piston looks like- light dome with two reliefs for the valves. Three piece oil ring, too. I'll throw a caliper on it.
dakbee
I don't have my valve spring compressor handy, so I didn't strip the valves out yet. Either way, a different head is going onto the motor.
Thanks guys!
Well guys, i am considering dumping a little money in my little QS. I got it out and rode it a bit over the weekend while the weather was nice and it just runs too good not too. I was thinking about sellin it, but now i am unsure.
My plans are to replace the rear axle bearings and chain, because they need it, and upgrade to a 39T sprocket for a little speed gain. The other thing i was possibly going to do was upgrade shocks. I will pick up some 250R shocks for the front, but i had a question on the rear. Everyone says to go with the Warrior rear shock, but i dont think my shock is stock anyway. It has a reservoir. Did the QS ever come with a ressie rear shock, otherwise what other shock would fit? and am i better off keeping it or switching to a Warrior rear shock? Also, for the guys with the 250R shocks on front, how much better does it ride and handle after the switch?
I havent for sure decided to do any of this yet. I am buying another quad regardless, but i just like the little guy too much to let it go yet, although if someone came along and offered me money, i'd likely let it go.
My plans are to replace the rear axle bearings and chain, because they need it, and upgrade to a 39T sprocket for a little speed gain. The other thing i was possibly going to do was upgrade shocks. I will pick up some 250R shocks for the front, but i had a question on the rear. Everyone says to go with the Warrior rear shock, but i dont think my shock is stock anyway. It has a reservoir. Did the QS ever come with a ressie rear shock, otherwise what other shock would fit? and am i better off keeping it or switching to a Warrior rear shock? Also, for the guys with the 250R shocks on front, how much better does it ride and handle after the switch?
I havent for sure decided to do any of this yet. I am buying another quad regardless, but i just like the little guy too much to let it go yet, although if someone came along and offered me money, i'd likely let it go.
Well guys, i am considering dumping a little money in my little QS. I got it out and rode it a bit over the weekend while the weather was nice and it just runs too good not too. I was thinking about sellin it, but now i am unsure.
My plans are to replace the rear axle bearings and chain, because they need it, and upgrade to a 39T sprocket for a little speed gain. The other thing i was possibly going to do was upgrade shocks. I will pick up some 250R shocks for the front, but i had a question on the rear. Everyone says to go with the Warrior rear shock, but i dont think my shock is stock anyway. It has a reservoir. Did the QS ever come with a ressie rear shock, otherwise what other shock would fit? and am i better off keeping it or switching to a Warrior rear shock? Also, for the guys with the 250R shocks on front, how much better does it ride and handle after the switch?
I havent for sure decided to do any of this yet. I am buying another quad regardless, but i just like the little guy too much to let it go yet, although if someone came along and offered me money, i'd likely let it go.
My plans are to replace the rear axle bearings and chain, because they need it, and upgrade to a 39T sprocket for a little speed gain. The other thing i was possibly going to do was upgrade shocks. I will pick up some 250R shocks for the front, but i had a question on the rear. Everyone says to go with the Warrior rear shock, but i dont think my shock is stock anyway. It has a reservoir. Did the QS ever come with a ressie rear shock, otherwise what other shock would fit? and am i better off keeping it or switching to a Warrior rear shock? Also, for the guys with the 250R shocks on front, how much better does it ride and handle after the switch?
I havent for sure decided to do any of this yet. I am buying another quad regardless, but i just like the little guy too much to let it go yet, although if someone came along and offered me money, i'd likely let it go.
So, in your opinion, is that rezzie shock better, worse, or the same as the warrior shock performance wise? I'll probably keep it for now regardless to save some $$
i would guess about the same. But Warrior rear shocks are rebuildable and Suzuki rears arent. I have neer used a lt230e rezzie shock but the warrior is more plush than suzuki.
The top end will cost about:
$50-$60 for bore and hone, make sure its a good shop (includes labor)
$70-$90 for the piston kit
$15 for the top end gasket kit (should include valve seals)
$12 seal up center cases
$5 seal up side cases
$30 for valves (Of course you need a valve spring compressor)
$40-$50 for misc. bottom end bearings
$18 for seals, like the reverse shifter seal (you can find them on ebay for pretty cheap)
I might be missing something, but thats about it.
So grand total:
Around $450 at the high end to do a complete engine rebuild (Of course you have to do all the work for putting it together).
Anyone ever try Permatex stripped thread repair?
I am giving it a try on my drain plug.
If it works out I'll try it on some left side cover threads that took damage when the chain took out the cover.
Got the clutch side buttoned up. Next comes the cylinder and head, then the left cover.
I am giving it a try on my drain plug.
If it works out I'll try it on some left side cover threads that took damage when the chain took out the cover.
Got the clutch side buttoned up. Next comes the cylinder and head, then the left cover.
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