Would anyone be interested in buying a 89 LT250S for $100 less than I pay for it after I take the A-arms, front shocks, Rear shock, and tie rods off? I don't think there would be anything else I would take. It would be up here in MN. The guy on craigs is selling it for $700, I'd shoot him five and hope for six. He said the motor runs but is in need of a tune up. (He's a pastor, so hopefully its the truth! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img])

That guy on ebay selling the 250S a-arms is way overpriced. He wants $200 for the a-arms shipped and 100 plus shipping for the tie rods! I offered him $200 for all of it shipped and he said **** off. haha.

 

its nice to see a lot fo people talking about the 230 they are great bikes...Hey big mac or anyone working on a bike..i have a question for you i have a 89 lt 230s which i brough off craigslist for 300 bucks the owner said it has +2MM BORE WITH A WISCEO PISTONS which he had papers for and a bigger carb but the bike is beat to hell and carb is running to rich...im more of a racer not a mechanic ...can some tell me how to take the carb off so i can find out what jets are on it? and where are the jets are in the carb...thanks for the help..

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: atvman29

Would anyone be interested in buying a 89 LT250S for $100 less than I pay for it after I take the A-arms, front shocks, Rear shock, and tie rods off? I don't think there would be anything else I would take. It would be up here in MN. The guy on craigs is selling it for $700, I'd shoot him five and hope for six. He said the motor runs but is in need of a tune up. (He's a pastor, so hopefully its the truth! [img][/img])</end quote></div>

I'd be willing to bet the "tune-up" the guy is talking about is really a worn out intake valve. Those 250S are known for it. Haven't seen one yet that didn't need a new valve. $30 for a new valve and it will run like a new one.


<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>That guy on ebay selling the 250S a-arms is way overpriced. He wants $200 for the a-arms shipped and 100 plus shipping for the tie rods! I offered him $200 for all of it shipped and he said **** off. haha. </end quote></div>

Anyone with enough money to pay that kind of price would already have a few R450's and 700 raptors anyway. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

I could write a book about ebay pissing me off. Can't wait till amazon kicks their ***!

 

Btw, anyone having trouble with this site.... Try Firefox. I'm still waiting for IE 7 to load the page after I already posted 2 messages with firefox. I also tried cleaning the temp internet files and a reboot. I don't know why IE 7 won't load it.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: quicklt230

its nice to see a lot fo people talking about the 230 they are great bikes...Hey big mac or anyone working on a bike..i have a question for you i have a 89 lt 230s which i brough off craigslist for 300 bucks the owner said it has +2MM BORE WITH A WISCEO PISTONS which he had papers for and a bigger carb but the bike is beat to hell and carb is running to rich...im more of a racer not a mechanic ...can some tell me how to take the carb off so i can find out what jets are on it? and where are the jets are in the carb...thanks for the help..</end quote></div>

I'm not really sure how to explain getting the carb off. It seems like it would be self-evident.... You take some screws out and loosen the hose clamps and the carb should come out. Turn the carb upside down and take the 4 screws out of the bottom and remove the bowl to find the jets. Use a regular flat screwdriver to remove the jets.

You should remove all the plastic and gas tank and set the valves with a feeler gauge before doing any carb work. Always! .001-.003 for the intake and .003-.005 exhaust. Use a screwdriver in the sparkplug hole to find TDC.

Maybe this article will help http://4wheeldrive.about.com/g...charticles/valves.html


More stuff here http://4wheeldrive.about.com/o..._To_Do_It_Yourself.htm

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: JustRandy

Btw, anyone having trouble with this site.... Try Firefox. I'm still waiting for IE 7 to load the page after I already posted 2 messages with firefox. I also tried cleaning the temp internet files and a reboot. I don't know why IE 7 won't load it.</end quote></div>

I contacted one of the moderators and they said they are aware of the problems with IE and they should be corrected by Monday.

 

sorry, double post.

 

thanks man i had never played with atv parts before and just didnt want to start pulling stuff apart and not able to put it back ......i see what your talking about do you happen to know the stock jet size?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: atvman29

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: JustRandy



Btw, anyone having trouble with this site.... Try Firefox. I'm still waiting for IE 7 to load the page after I already posted 2 messages with firefox. I also tried cleaning the temp internet files and a reboot. I don't know why IE 7 won't load it.</end quote></div>



I contacted one of the moderators and they said they are aware of the problems with IE and they should be corrected by Monday.</end quote></div>

Cool. I usually keep IE, firefox, and opera around just incase. I just forget my password since I haven't logged in in years. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: quicklt230

thanks man i had never played with atv parts before and just didnt want to start pulling stuff apart and not able to put it back ......i see what your talking about do you happen to know the stock jet size?</end quote></div>

Stock jet sizes are usually listed here http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_atv_parts.htm

Just pick your year and model and view the carb. For instance, the 86 230S has a 112.5 main and a 20 pilot.