i found a 1986 LT230 for $900 bucks on craigslist and i was wondering if thats a good deal? it looks like its in pretty good condition and he says there is nothing wrong with it. also does that year have a manual clutch?

 

i would only pay 900 for it if its an lt230s. if its an e i wouldnt do it. and it needs to be rideable. if its an lt230s all years have a clutch

 

how do i tell if its a 230s? whats the diff between the 230e and 230s besides the clutch?

 

the 230e has a pull start backup and electric start while the 230s is kickstart

 

alright well it turns out this one is sold but i found another one for $500 and according to the seller the only thing wrong with it is it smokes while its running, any idea what could be the cause of this? if its not something relatively simple i was probably pass on that one

 

Smoking while running is the valve guides or rings going south, that motor will need a rebuild soon.

 

dang not sure i would want to have to rebuild an engine, oh well i guess i will wait and see what else comes along. anyone got and suggestions for a nice 250 size range sport quad that can be found for less then $1000 bucks?

 

If you were near me, I have a nice 99 300ex, stock motor, with Supertrapp exhaust, modded air box, +1000 rpm cdi,400ex a arms and shocks, Raptor rear shock, full skids, just sitting in storage, son drives a 440ex now. Only problem with it is a slight bend in the axle from a big jump my son landed wrong, but I have a used Durablue adjustable axle to go in when i get my shop finished. It would be a nice quad for you to start on, electric start, reverse, got nerf bars, front bumper and grab bar, just a nice little package, poor thing just sits in storage all alone !! Where are you, maybe we could work something out ?? its a shame for a nice quad to sit.

 

wow that sounds like a really nice quad. im in boulder colorado. i could drive up to 50 or so miles if you are near here.

 

Well, so much for that idea !! I live near Duluth, MN, a bit more than 50 miles !!! too bad, sounds like a good quad for you to start on .