does anyone have a 250 quadsport?

[jmsmilin]

Its a kinda rare suzuki 4 wheeler that I had once, wondering if anybody has one.

[jmsmilin]

if so ive got a deal for you

[Xowner]

know some one with one

[VABCH350X]

Wasn't it a 230 Quadsport?

[New2ATC]

i think it is a 230... my neighbor has one.. pretty nice for 800 bucks.. completely redone.. I dont like the way the steering feels to me though.. Just my .02

[Wickedfinger]

Its a kinda rare suzuki 4 wheeler that I had once, wondering if anybody has one.
Rare isn't the word I would use to decribe them - Suzuki kept them in production from 1985 until 1993 - there are thousands of them out there. There are actually two different models of these quads the LT230E/S Quadrunner and the LT250S Quadsport - the model line was split in 1989 and the 250 model was dropped in 1991. The LT250S was a little larger in its dimensions, had a little longer wheel travel, different swingarm, plastics, seat etc.

[RichinMO]

The 230 Quadsport is plentiful but the 250 isn't that easy to find. I bought one used in 1992, it was a '90 model. Only made in '89 and '90. White with blue trim. It was a nice bike except the chain adjustment sucked, if you got the sprocket out of alignment by just a hair you would throw the chain every 15 minutes.

[New2ATC]

my neighbor had that problem on his 230 as well.. and it sucked because on hillclimbs it would fall off and he would roll backwards and he flipped it 2 times from turning or hitting the back brakes..

[MTS]

the lt230 quadsports sucked some big A my friend had one, man what a piece, the case always cracked by the kicker, theres the mentiond chain problem, it handeld like a tank, and had crap for power,.....LOL

[New2ATC]

I HATE the kickers on the 230's... who in their right mind would make it kick sideways, and not forward/backwards like normal atv/atc's...

[Tri-ZNate]

My dad has a 86' 230 quadsport and that thing moves. Completely stock and not once ever has it thrown a chain. In fact we just had to replace the chain so it is almost totally stock. Never torn apart and always put in whatever oil was around when it needed it. They are the only suzuki I want to own. And the crap for power thing, ummm ive had it pull me outta mud bogs quite a few times. May be he has one of a kind but our neighbor has had the same experience as us and his is almost stock, new chain and bearings all around. Oh and the kickers, Yeah they are REALLY gay.

[blackwatch1989]

You guys seriouslly never appreciate. The Suzuki LT230s Redefined the way quads are made today. It was the FIRST sport quad , tho many manufactors including suzuki have 85 250r's they didnt come out untill late 85 early 86. The LT230 does have alot of power for a 230. I still have a stock one with just a weisco piston and nothing else and i can out run a 300ex with ease and almost keep up with my friends 350ex ( 300ex with a 350x engine). No it dosnt have the power of the 250r's but its still a cool quad. And how can you say that the kickers sucked? There unique and personally i like them better then front kick becuz your foot can slip and it slaps ure ****. Now about ure question. From 1985 untill 1988 it was called a LT230 Quad Sport. In 1989 they wanted it to be a 250. They detuned them a bit and bored them. a 230qs will beat a 250qs. All in all , its not a bad quad. My dad bought his brand new in 1985 and has never had problems to this day.

EDITED: Watch the language and the insults!
OldSchoolin86
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[MTS]

well im not sure what year this bike was it had orange plastics blue seat and was a POS and thats where i stand lol

[hrc85250r]

i got one, no motor though, plan to make a dragger out of it.

[Wickedfinger]

The LT230 does have alot of power for a 230. Hardley - The 230 motor is only rated at 11hp, which is one less than the first generation 200X motor - which is smaller in displacement. The 250 motor only had 12hp, which is quite anemic considering its immediate competition, Hondas 250X, had 15.6hp. I had a blue and white '89 Q-Sport for a little while. Even with a DG RCM on her and a K&N jet kit installed, it could barely hang with 300EX's as I recall. About the only thing it had going for it over a 300EX was the fact that it was a bit lighter.

[Pistonhead]

I knew a guy with a quadsport 230, he thought he could beat my buddies 01 cr125r (fatty pipe, shorty muffler, tuned out carb) , that notion didn't last too long! :D :beer

[chris200x]

Does anyone have any pics of the 230? My friend is getting 2 of them for FREE in a couple weeks. Both need work though. Is it worth fixin them up if their not to rough?

[brapp]

i have one but need plastics for it and what is this deal u speak of?

[Big Dic Al]

Whats the deal on the lt250r? I got an 89. It's pretty fast for a 250. Remember it's 2 stroke.

[chris200x]

Yea, his "soon to be father in law" has two of them sittin in his garage for years. He has to go get them though...about 3 hrs 1 way. He needs the room in his garage.

Hey big dic, can you post any pics?...BTW, welcome to the boards :Bounce

[DeePa]

sorry to bump an old thread...but ive got one...and its for sale....located in RI...

[hrc85250r]

im looking for an engine for a 250s roller....if i could find one at a decent price my g/f could ride with me...