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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JustRandy
Around here you can get 660 or 700 raptors for $3500 all day. They're a dime a dozen, so to say.
I've actually seen a few 600Rs under the $2K mark, but the thought of dual carbs terrifies me! I can't even figure out one! Plus I've heard they're tippy, and I get enough of that on my 230.

A 700R would be cool though. EFI and the whole shebang. But they're $3500 or so at the cheapest around here and that's about $1K more than I'd be willing/able to spend.

By the way, which is correct???

willing/ able
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by crcmech
How do you like the dial a jet? Is it a good investment? Thanx again!
Like Randy said, its worth the money if you need it. I wouldn't mind getting one so I could add more discs to my Supertrapp. I would hope adding the discs would lean it out, and the added fuel of the dial-a-jet would help to richen it back to good. They're installation manual says to have your system a little lean before you install it.

If you need convincing, this article will do it:

Thunder Products - Performance carburetor and clutching for snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bashr52
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
Did you see my article in the Vault?? Just be thankful you weren't riding when it happened!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JustRandy
Atvman, that vault is coming in mighty handy!
I'm glad! Back up to 20 hits today! Thanks again for all the help you've given me on my 230 and the site!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bashr52
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.
If you wanted, you could also get a new (used) one on eBay for under $20. I got mine for $14.99. Can't beat that deal!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JustRandy
Its in Atvman's siggy... Home ?(Suzuki LT230S Vault)?
Everyone feel free to put a link in your sig too if you wish! It'll just make it easier for people to get there.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by atvman29
If you wanted, you could also get a new (used) one on eBay for under $20. I got mine for $14.99. Can't beat that deal!
Chances are that one would be brokem/cracked too, and I'd be in the same boat! Mine is stronger than stock now, and I doubt it'll break there again!

I didn't realize the airbox had that much to do with it. I guess today I re-set everything with the 115 jet, and see what happens with the airbox hooked up.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by atvman29
Sorry, but false. We got that other 230 to run without it. Albeit ran like a true pile and only started after pulling it behind the truck.
Yeah, no, I'm not saying the engine won't run at all, I'm saying it won't run right. In other words, you can't tune the carb that way.

Heck, I can get a carb to work without a needle too. It will sit there n idle just nicely, but as soon as you touch the throttle, it dies.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by atvman29
I've actually seen a few 600Rs under the $2K mark, but the thought of dual carbs terrifies me! I can't even figure out one! Plus I've heard they're tippy, and I get enough of that on my 230.

A 700R would be cool though. EFI and the whole shebang. But they're $3500 or so at the cheapest around here and that's about $1K more than I'd be willing/able to spend.

By the way, which is correct???

willing/ able
willing/able
or
willing / able
i dont' know, grammer/ english not my strongest suit. For instance, this guy gets a lot of my traffic: who’s/whose
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by atvman29
I'm glad! Back up to 20 hits today! Thanks again for all the help you've given me on my 230 and the site!
Thanks for doing all that work. You should get an award or something. Its really a professional looking piece of work.
 
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