85 to 88 Suzuki LT230S Quadsport help.
#7441
06-11-2009, 09:22 PM
The reason I ask is the guy I bought the bike from put a bigger jet kit in it but left the rest of the bike stock. It runs and idles good with good power but seems like it could run better. This is my first project bike and my knowledge is minimal,but shouldn't u increase airflow,I.e. better exaust,when u go with bigger jets? When u torched your exaust did you remove it and hang it upside down?
I took my quad for a ride until it started smoking. Then when it was good n hot, I got out the torch and roasted it right there on the quad. It took a few minutes and I was smoke-free.
#7442
06-11-2009, 09:28 PM
It's not lean its running rich. I'll try it, it would be nice to see this thing actually work like its supposed to.
Tonight the handle bars broke off. It looks like the PO broke them and then just brazed them back on half assed. I'm finding all kinds of neat little things with this
Tonight the handle bars broke off. It looks like the PO broke them and then just brazed them back on half assed. I'm finding all kinds of neat little things with this
Handlebars coming off is a common problem. Have a look at the common issues section of the vault. A few more surprises await.
My handlebars didn't come off, but someone had "fixed" them before... All crooked n that. So, I hacked that apart and welded it up straight. Now my handlebars that were bent in such a way as to be actually "straight" when mounted on the bent stem, are all screwed up. Now I need new bars.
#7445
06-11-2009, 09:58 PM
I'm pretty sure its lean. The plug is black because you keep using the choke.
Handlebars coming off is a common problem. Have a look at the common issues section of the vault. A few more surprises await.
My handlebars didn't come off, but someone had "fixed" them before... All crooked n that. So, I hacked that apart and welded it up straight. Now my handlebars that were bent in such a way as to be actually "straight" when mounted on the bent stem, are all screwed up. Now I need new bars.
Handlebars coming off is a common problem. Have a look at the common issues section of the vault. A few more surprises await.
My handlebars didn't come off, but someone had "fixed" them before... All crooked n that. So, I hacked that apart and welded it up straight. Now my handlebars that were bent in such a way as to be actually "straight" when mounted on the bent stem, are all screwed up. Now I need new bars.
The steering shaft actually broke off right below the handle bar mounting flange. I was able to grind everything flat and smooth, and MIGed it all together. It only takes a little longer to do it right, so why half *** it? People are dumb.
#7447
06-11-2009, 10:09 PM
Good thing you're a welder!
When you get this thing running right and fall in love with it, you can weld up some wider a-arms and longer swingarm, lol.
#7448
06-11-2009, 11:37 PM
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The scary part is people like this actually live among us and are considered average, everyday folks!
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06-11-2009, 11:43 PM
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Man, I never thought tuning the stock carb could be so difficult. Are you absolutely sure there is nothing else wrong?
Another thing... In 1989 suzuki put a smaller mainjet and a richer needle in the 250S (which is basically a slightly larger version of the 230S). The new needle is the same as the 5L1.
Another thing... In 1989 suzuki put a smaller mainjet and a richer needle in the 250S (which is basically a slightly larger version of the 230S). The new needle is the same as the 5L1.
That **** happens to me all the time. As soon as I get something to work under the given conditions, I find the thing that caused it in the first place and I have to undo everything!
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06-11-2009, 11:45 PM
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Most guys take the airbox lid off and have to jet up a couple jets.... You've taken the whole airbox off and are wondering why its lean???? And not only that, if you want to run with no airbox, you need a velocity stack to organize the air going into the carb. You can't run a carb without anything attached to the back of it.
Put the bigger of the 2 mikuni jets in it, put the clip on the middle or richer spot on the needle, put the airbox on with a decent filter and put the lid on nice n tight and then tell me how it runs. The filter and airbox will cause carb vacuum to go thru the roof and suck out plenty of gas. Once you get it running, then you can figure out how to run it with the lid off the airbox for more power.
Put the bigger of the 2 mikuni jets in it, put the clip on the middle or richer spot on the needle, put the airbox on with a decent filter and put the lid on nice n tight and then tell me how it runs. The filter and airbox will cause carb vacuum to go thru the roof and suck out plenty of gas. Once you get it running, then you can figure out how to run it with the lid off the airbox for more power.