suzuki lt250r ??????

[cschip1]

alright, im 15 and wanted to get a cheap 2 stroke to mess with. now i was gona get a blaster but my friend has one and has had alot of problems, anyway i was in the local craigslist page and found a guy selling a suzuki lt250r in mint condition, he wants $700. My question to all is is it worth it? idk much about 2 strokes but thanks for all the advice/input you could give me on it thanks!!!

[finsteratv]

my dad had one wayyyyyyy back in the day in 85 when they first made them. he said he loved that bike and it was pretty fast. blaster's are pretty cheap from what i've heard and i almost bought one but decided a 300ex would be better. if you're looking for more LT answers check out the lt250r section. ALSO what year is the one you're looking at? thats a big part too. they're basically an oldschool 2stroke that rips and gets it done. any mods?

[jkiserracing]

I started my racing on a 1991 Quadracer 250. Loved that thing!! That was in 1991 though. I hung in there with the ole 250r's It dang sure aint my 450r but hey for $700.00, might be worth fooling with if your mechanically inclined to get into it....motor and all. Its easy to work on though.

[cschip1]

it an 1987, he said he would take 700, idk bout any mods done to it. the swing arm looks to be extended? that could just be me. heres the link tell me what u think.

http://sandusky.craigslist.org/rvs/2250924067.html

[cschip1]

heres the link to the blaster i was looking at. but i talked to him and he wants $1500

http://mansfield.craigslist.org/mcy/2236588704.html

[finsteratv]

that blaster has to run on 110 = $$$$$$$$
that 250 still has the original type rims!
if you bought that 250r (700) and but 800 in mods to compare to the 1500 blaster.....you'd be eating that blaster up and shi**ng out 90's :p
for 700 i'd take that lt. especially if you can turn a wrench and it runs good.

[blaster12s]

i loved my blaster...easy to work on cheap to fix barely broke..that looks like a nice one.

[finsteratv]

i do agree with blasters being cheap on parts and easy to work on plus that one looks awesome. personally i'd take the LT though. just more bike for the money.

[Quad18star]

I loved my 92 LT250R.

Go with a 91 or newer ... they had the powervalve.

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by Quad18star
I loved my 92 LT250R.

Go with a 91 or newer ... they had the powervalve.

87-up are power-valved. Like Greg, love my 92 LT and still have it. If that 87 is in good shape, snap that thing up! Lots of parts still available, and lots of fun to ride. :cool:

[NED441SUZ]

The LT250R in that craigslist ad is a 85-86.

[usp4u]

Originally posted by NED441SUZ
The LT250R in that craigslist ad is a 85-86.

I'd pass on that one. Never liked the non PV motors compared to 87-up. I had a '90 and it was great. Those motors can make some big power.

[finsteratv]

i think if you're looking for an LT to mess with it wouldnt be to bad.

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by LTandRaptorider
87-up are power-valved. Like Greg, love my 92 LT and still have it. If that 87 is in good shape, snap that thing up! Lots of parts still available, and lots of fun to ride. :cool:

It was 87?

Been so long since I owned my LT. I know the 91-92 had something different than the other models. You remember what the differences were?

[finsteratv]

Originally posted by Quad18star
It was 87?

Been so long since I owned my LT. I know the 91-92 had something different than the other models. You remember what the differences were?
i think the 91-92's had a different rear suspension setup or somthing like that.

[cschip1]

Nvm. The kid sold it so i bought a 1997 300ex for $700. the guy put 400ex plastics on it though. but i dont think it was a to bad of buy. the thing runs great. any thoughts on these?????

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by finsteratv
i think the 91-92's had a different rear suspension setup or somthing like that.

You are correct sir. 91-92 went with the standard rear suspension, instead of the Full-floater that had the rear shock angle opposite.

You never invite me up Greg, or you could see a 92 LT! haha!

[jkiserracing]

Originally posted by LTandRaptorider
You are correct sir. 91-92 went with the standard rear suspension, instead of the Full-floater that had the rear shock angle opposite.

You never invite me up Greg, or you could see a 92 LT! haha!

If Im not mistaken I think my 91 exhaust came out on the opposite side of the bike as compared to years before.

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by LTandRaptorider
You are correct sir. 91-92 went with the standard rear suspension, instead of the Full-floater that had the rear shock angle opposite.

You never invite me up Greg, or you could see a 92 LT! haha!

Exactly ... just see it. Fawk that I wanna ride that bad ******. I loved my 92 .... funnest bike I owned.

[PaRedneckRiders]

Originally posted by cschip1
Nvm. The kid sold it so i bought a 1997 300ex for $700. the guy put 400ex plastics on it though. but i dont think it was a to bad of buy. the thing runs great. any thoughts on these?????
Well lets see some pics of this 300

[finsteratv]

when had my 300 i could make that bike go anywhere!

[cschip1]

Its a 97. its tacky right now. im going to pick it up tomorow. Now i didnt know the 400ex and 300ex plastics were interchangable??? but anyway here it is. $700 i dont think thats to bad

[PaRedneckRiders]

The plastic should not be a direct bolt up im sure he changed something to make it fit.
Does not look to bad for 700 as long as it runs good id say go for it.

[cschip1]

any suggestions for first mods???

[finsteratv]

i replied to your PM what kind of riding you planning on doing,,thats a big factor. and budget..

[flint250trx]

1st mod i would do a good pipe filter and a jet kit. after that suspension mods. you cant beat a honda with good suspension

[cschip1]

well im on a tight budget, 800 cash left. so i guess what could i do with that?

[CJM]

Nerf bars, best investment for the money.