I recently purchased a 1985 LT 250r. It has a twist throttle, has had top and bottom rebuilds. Chain and both sporckets are fairly new. tires are worn all around.

I was wondering about the power of these quads. Should I be able to bring the front end up? It seems like when I give it gas , motor revs and it gets going some, but back wheels don't spin like I THINK they should . Is this bike just not that powerful or do I have a clutch issue? Should I be able to bring the front end up for a wheelie?

 

i have 2 1986 lt 250 quadrunners,both work exelent with lots or power,cant get either to do a wheelie unless i run over a lump of something.niether will spin on takeoff but will do an awesome doughnut

 

I would definitely check the clutch, that would be a good start. I just ordered a new clutch for mine (87 LT250R ) on rocky mountain ATV with springs for 40$.

You are mixing gas right? also are you talking on the street or dirt. Mine will pull it up on the street in second, dirt no way.

Also how is your power band when you rev it up? Some people change a lot on these bikes for various reasons through different owners. Check your sprockets too, I think the correct ones are 12 in front and 42 in the rear. also check to make sure you have the correct plug in there (B8EGV),

Joe

 

i have a 87 250 r ab=nd i cant get the tires to stop spinning i can do donuts on dry blacktop but a lot of times i cant get it to hook to do a wheelie and most of it is in the gas and sprockets i run ams oil 40:1 with 93 gas some time if i want a crap load of power i run 110 gas but all it does with that is spin spin and spin