My 01 Lt80

[f150dan]

After I moved the the clip on the needle a few notches to fatten it up a bit with the K&N filter, it seems to have more bottom end grunt now and I like the clutch mods but I reinstalled the 2 rollers and got better results for now. the lt160 fuel petcock has started leaking when in the off position so I'm going to try to rebuild and reinstall the factory vaccum operated petcock. And the bike is still hard to start when cold. I've got to choke it and hold the bike WOT until it starts to hit. Usually takes about 30 sec or so before it will start. I let off and let the starter cool down periodically too. What do you think the problem is? How should I change the jetting to help it fire up or what could the problem be?

I don't really think it's jetting because it used to start great. It's just got me puzzled right now.

[f150dan]

I got 2 new tires for this bike.



16x6.5x8 shredder's. I would have bought 4 but my local atv shop only had these 2 and said they were discontinued. Anybody know where to get 2 more?

Also, at the atv junkyard he had a front set of yellow fenders for the lt80 that was cracked on one side. I got them for $5.00 and made race cuts out of them.



And recently found another '96 lt80 for $100 that I just couldn't pass up so drug it in too lol



Here is a pic of both my lt80's with my buddy Kendall's ATC70 w/ 140cc 4-speed

[LT80]

They are great tires!!! AND discontinued..
Please contact keith Little. He's working for GBC (the ppl that makes the shredder).
He's a MX'er and I explained to him how these was a good tire and how much the mini world needs them or similiar.
There was no better tire IMO that tne NanKang that we haven't seen in years. Till the shredder that is..
Keithlittleracing.com (I think)
Or hopefully at the GBC tire site.

[f150dan]

I keep seeing china knock-off bikes with holeshot lookalike front tires. I want some. I've saw them in 18x6.5x8 and 19x6x8. They were made by Far East tire company and Karet Tire but I can't figure out how or where to order them. They would look so good on my 80's. The look just like holeshot frOnt tires for full size bikes. Anybody got any suggestions

[f150dan]

I got a new set of front tires for the Lt80.



I found them at flea market for $10 and couldnt pass them up. They are 4.80x8 Snow Traks and seem to match the rears fairly good. They give this bike that "race" look I've been wanting for my nephew.

[LT80]

Looks good.
Do they say who makes them?
They heavy?

[f150dan]

Thanks. They aren't heavy at all. I'm not sure who makes them. I'll check.

They are too narrow for the wheels but I mounted them anyway. They'll work fine but I'm eventually gonna cut and narrow the 2 front wheels 1-1.25in. to help the looks. They should get a bit taller then too. They measure 17in unmounted. Not sure what they are now but look just slightly taller then the 16 shredders.

[f150dan]

I looked all over them and couldn't find a manufacturer anywhere. All they say is Snow Traks. They are 2-ply and are very soft.

I saw on net where Carlisle Snow Hog's are available in this size too and look similar.

[f150dan]

Since the yellow 80 is slowly turning into a "race style" quad, my nephew still wants to play in woods and mud and other stuff like that so that's where the white 80 comes in. Stock airbox so no worries in mud or water and setting at stock height for more ground clearance.



I added these tires for more traction. I know they are "knock-off" tires but I found them at a yard sale for $15 so couldn't pass them up. He will definitely be able to sling mud with them. I still need a new blue seat cover for this bike. Then I'm going to paint the purple nose piece and tank blue.

[f150dan]

What all do I need to convert the yellow 80 over to pullstart? I am wanting to do this when I remove the oil pump and tank to save weight. I'm also thinking about ordering the smaller chain with high speed gearing and chain tensioner. Also gonna remove two roller's out of front clutch again since rear clutch shoes are already lightened to 180 grams. I wanna try that setup again with these smaller tires.

Lt80, what would you charge for fresh bore and P&P? What all would u want me to send u?