Ok guys. I'm new to the site. I just got my hands on a 1986 lt 250r. I traded my kx 250 for the bike. The bike seems to be in very good shape. Polished swing arm new tires and rims etc. however, when I start the bike and put it in gear the bike dies. It starts fine. I pull the clutch in an put it in gear and the bike dies. Also if I give the bike throttle to keep it from dying once I have it in 1st gear. The bike starts to roll on it's on slowely forward. Could this be a slipping clutch or bad transmission.
That sounds like your clutch.. May need to adjust the cable length at the throttle or down on engine.. If not maybe take side cover off and check clutch plates and fibers for wear.. Also check out clutch backet for grooves.. Maybe a shop manual, can download on this site..
Thanks for help. Manual will also have info on how to adjust clutch?
I have the same problem with mine and have been running it like that for a year... adjust the clutch if need be.... But I dont use my clutch lol
absolutely the manual will have all that info on there. you can also just google search it. its really the same for just about all quads just maybe a small difference in setup. i would honestly take a look at all the stuff mentioned. you'll be shocked at what you may find to a quad that hasn't been torn apart for a long time.
Well that can be oil still cold also, I always try to wait till head pipe is pretty warm. , around 90 to 100
If you have temp gauge, but try the cable adjustment first.
How does it act when it's warm. Does it still stall.