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LT250R Quadracer => LT250R - Body / Chassis / Suspension => Topic started by: Dutch_Rutter on November 27, 2013, 11:24:03 pm

Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on December 06, 2013, 01:22:47 pm
I understand now. I'll be getting new ones after I get my full rebuild done... Just found out that my motor is pretty jacked up, so everything else is put on hold for now.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dezsled on December 06, 2013, 01:04:37 pm
Probably a h missing after the word hard....
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: All American on December 06, 2013, 10:47:42 am
I would buy new ones. Any hard it to the wheels they bend.

Auto corrected maybe? What was that last sentence suppose to say WV? I don't want to miss out on something useful.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: LT250RWV on December 06, 2013, 10:40:18 am
I would buy new ones. Any hard it to the wheels they bend.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: All American on December 06, 2013, 10:15:17 am
Switch them from side to side and make them go downwards. That's my understanding anyways.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on December 05, 2013, 04:29:45 pm
Thats what I was thinking. I did a quick flebay search and found both styles for the LTs but I still dont like the flat ones, because it defeats the while pourpose of doing the mod, From everything that Ive read the main point is to get the tie rods to be as parallel to the lower a arms as possible. so you want the steering horns (dont know what theya are actually called) to swoop downward.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: All American on December 04, 2013, 05:18:56 am
Just guessing here but I would replace the flat one with original equipment.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on December 03, 2013, 01:12:49 pm
SO I went to do the suspension mods the other day and I noticed that my steering horns are different. the right is flat while the left is curved upward like it should be. Should I buy an original one for the right side or make a flat one for the left side? anyone see this before?
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on November 28, 2013, 07:57:16 am
thanks, and probably a dumb question but how do I then adjust my toe/camber? not how I physically do it but how do I tell the degree that I am at, do I need a special tool?
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Iceracer on November 28, 2013, 07:53:02 am
Ya that's the general Idea. All balls is best bet for a cheap bearing kit. Beside that you could convert it a adjustable strut with heims but probably be about the same money and the heims would be exposed.
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on November 28, 2013, 05:26:55 am
Ok, now just to make sure I know what i'm doing.

shave the edge on the a-arm and put the necessary spacer, no bigger.

take the steering horns and switch sides with the, placing the right on the left and left on right so that instead of the "horn" going up it goes down.

Then what about those lower shock bearings?
Title: Re: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: 13.robb on November 27, 2013, 11:54:42 pm
Camber mod and the bump steer mod makes a huge difference 100%
Title: 85 suspension fixes.
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on November 27, 2013, 11:24:03 pm
Ok guys, before all hell breaks loose on this topic. Im looking for cheap easy fixes, I know those words do not go well with well performing. So now that I got it running the suspension is next on the list.

first the problems, the lower bearings on the front shocks are shot to  (pg), would something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Balls-Shock-Bearing-Seal-Kit-Suzuki-LT250R-1985-1985-1986-1986-1990-/300917438700?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461013b8ec&vxp=mtr fix my problem? also I believe that the bearings on the arm that the rear rezzie is strapped to is also shot.

I would like to change the front shocks completely, BUT once again price, and I don't like the idea of hacking/welding on the frame (I know stop being a vag)

I would like the idea of extended A arms, but after reading everything I'm thinking those on 85s are in the land of unicorns that fart rainbows.

I do plan on doing the bump steer mod, and the Front camber mod eventually when I get around to it (probably next week) might buy the spacers from Mitch if he is still selling them.

Thanks for the help.