I have an suzuki lt250 1986 that does not move as fast as it should. When I give it gas, the engines revs, and the tires go, but not like they should. If it were a car w/ automatice transmission, it feels like the transmission is slipping. That's about the easiest example I can give.
The motor runs fine, I just can't get the tires to "burnout" and forget doing a wheelie.

Any ideas??

 

You may need adjust your clutch or get at new clutch pack.

 

Its either your clutch springs, doubtful, or your clutch fibers, probable. Dont just change your fibers, change all of the clutch components, fibers plates and springs. If you dont have many mods done, just buy a cheap set from EBC or something like that, should not run more than 60 bucks.

And remember while you are in there to check for grooves on the clutch basket. If there are, just take it off and file down untill smooth. You can get away with that once or twice before you need a new basket

 

Thanks for the info. I will get in there and look at it this weekend. i guess i will replace the plates?? and springs?? anything else I need to change while i'm in there?

 

Nope. Just get yourself a complete kit..... metals,fibers, & springs.

I agree on the filing any pits/ridges on the basket "ears". I have done this on MANY bikes & quads. A little time & elbow grease sure beats a $200+ new basket.

 

Any leads on websites for buying a clutch kit for the lt250? For the searches I have done , I have come up empty handed. Either websites other place to buy a kit.
Thanks all for your advice and help.

 

Rocky mountain atv, bike bandit, or ebay