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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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I bought an 86' lt230s not too long ago and fixed it up a bunch. I was told the top end was rebuilt but never fired. I got it running but it doesn't have 5th gear. It's like I run out of gears after 4th. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 02:25 AM
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Do you get another neutral or does it just act like a 4 speeder and won't change up from 4th?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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It just acts like a 4 speed. I have reverse and neutral.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 02:29 AM
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OK, assuming it ever had five speeds you probably have a selector problem. I am not familiar with old Suzukis so can't help there.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Lt230s has Trans has 1 down n 4 up so this makes it a 5 speed Tranny correct? Is this what you r saying?
 
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