250 r question

[-=Skot=-]

A friend of mine just bought an 86 250r for $1,000. The quad runs fine but the power band will not cut in.could it be the reeds? not sure where to start looking for the problem. any suggestions?

[300exazzkikr]

explain to me how the power band doesn't cut in.

[DeCap27]

Couldnt tell u i have a fully restored 89 LT500R.

[spliffy]

:rolleyes:

[spliffy]

I would say to pull off the carb & replace the reeds no matter how they look... clean out the carb good too.. it could just be plugged with crap.... get a new spark plug also.... clean the air filter or buy a new one... a $1000 for a 250r is real cheap, spend a couple bux & replace worn parts..... if you have access to a compression gauge check the piston comp.. it should be over 160 or it needs a topend & that would rob top end power too. Check all this out first, this is your starting point.

[-=Skot=-]

Originally posted by 300exazzkikr
explain to me how the power band doesn't cut in. when he holds it wide it does not respond like it should, but at an idle it's fine or seems to be anyway.

[-=Skot=-]

thanks spliffy

[wilkin250r]

Yes, replace reeds. Check your carb and airfilter.

If it has the stock pipe, it won't "hit" as hard as an aftermarket pipe will...

[300exazzkikr]

It's gotta be the reeds, start with that, then see how it goes. Reeds aren't too expensive, i would get some boyeseen ones.

[cheetah]

Got a pic of this r? I would like to see the kinda deal he got for $1000.

[-=Skot=-]

i'll have some pics on the weekend. it's not a bad quad, he did good

[spliffy]

if it runs & the frame is straight he got a awesome deal.