Author Topic: 88 250r upgrades, new here! (Read 1746 times)

Suzukguy14 · « **on:** January 12, 2014, 08:11:49 pm »

First off just wanna say new here, and new to the suzuki world! I just snagged an 88 250r, running, drives. Have been through whole thing no cracks, couple minor fixes but only paid $150 , don't think the guy knew what he had.

But my main question is what quick smaller upgrades can I do to give it a bit more of an edge?

And he mentioned needing a new rear axel, should I replace the whole rear end? Or just axel/hubs.

Dangerouspower · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2014, 08:55:28 pm »

Are you happy with how it handles ? If not there are some fairly cheap mods to help fix that. Camber shims, flipping steering horns to help bring down bump steer, aftermarket axle, from time to time there are used front works shocks or yfz 450 front shocks.
Power department could be very simple things to start it off, make sure your airbox lid is off, better pipe, bigger carb, depending on how much money you wanna spend you could get it ported and head cut.
Lots of options you need to figure out what you would like to improve and how much you can spend. That's a HELLUVA deal for $150!! Your very lucky to get that!

El Diablo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:07:09 pm »

That's a steal for $150. What's wrong with the axle?

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:10:36 pm »

Quote from: Dangerouspower on January 12, 2014, 08:55:28 pm

Are you happy with how it handles ? If not there are some fairly cheap mods to help fix that. Camber shims, flipping steering horns to help bring down bump steer, aftermarket axle, from time to time there are used front works shocks or yfz 450 front shocks.
Power department could be very simple things to start it off, make sure your airbox lid is off, better pipe, bigger carb, depending on how much money you wanna spend you could get it ported and head cut.
Lots of options you need to figure out what you would like to improve and how much you can spend. That's a HELLUVA deal for $150!! Your very lucky to get that!

Thanks

I thought it was a steal. But as far as handling the front end seems pretty solid. I know the ass end is kinda sloppy, I'll prob replace rear axel shaft, new hubs, bearings etc. any good brands I should be keeping an eye out for? And I know the rear brake cylinder is seized so I'll be replacing that, prob just do brake lines while I'm at it. Don't think I want to do a full rebuild at the moment, maybe next winter when I have nothing else to do lol.

Power wise, ya I prob just gonna do the basic pipe, carb.

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:12:05 pm »

Quote from: El Diablo on January 12, 2014, 09:07:09 pm

That's a steal for $150. What's wrong with the axle?

Thanks, I'm not sure to be honest with ya...ass end is loose. And his words were "the hubs are pretty much welded to the axel" not exactly sure what that means I'm gonna tear into it tomorrow look at the problems with it

El Diablo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:17:26 pm »

Keep us posted on your progress. We are here to help.

Dangerouspower · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:30:24 pm »

DuraBlue is the common aftermarket axle for the LT. But with a stock front end I would just replace it with a stock axle.
We're here to help!

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:07:31 pm »

Quote from: Dangerouspower on January 12, 2014, 09:30:24 pm

DuraBlue is the common aftermarket axle for the LT. But with a stock front end I would just replace it with a stock axle.
We're here to help!

Any idea where I can get a stock axel?

El Diablo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:21:39 pm »

Quote from: Suzukguy14 on January 12, 2014, 10:07:31 pm

Any idea where I can get a stock axle?

I'm sure you can find one here somewhere. Just post in the wanted section of the forum.

Dangerouspower · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:26:27 pm »

Ya checkout the for sale section. Check your craigslist someone may be parting a LT out locally if not eBay always has them!

GrkGuy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:54:03 am »

if he said hubs are welded to the axle that may mean they are rusted on, or someone actually welded them to it. if so you need to check on that.
in order to change brake rotor or sprocket or bearings in the carrier you need to get them off, left side is more important. thats the side that will
slide through the carrier to change bearings. nice score tho.

250rider34 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:19:06 am »

You can get the dome cut and o ringed shouldn't be too bad on your wallet

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:43:21 pm »

Quote from: GrkGuy on January 13, 2014, 08:54:03 am

if he said hubs are welded to the axle that may mean they are rusted on, or someone actually welded them to it. if so you need to check on that.
in order to change brake rotor or sprocket or bearings in the carrier you need to get them off, left side is more important. thats the side that will
slide through the carrier to change bearings. nice score tho.

He wasn't kidding when he said they were welded, they really are lol, but I'm gonna replace the axel, hubs, rear brake cylinder, do the brakes/lines any way so don't really matter.

As far as axels go does it matter what I put in as far as a 24 or 26? And any recommendations on some good hubs fairly priced?

BadMoonRacing500 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2014, 02:10:12 pm »

I would go with a 26 spline and LTZ400 4 bolt rear hubs, it will give you a lot more choices in wheels than the stock 5 bolt hubs. A 26 spline should probably be easier to find because they used that style much longer. Also a Zilla axle will NOT work.

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:22:46 pm »

Thanks for all advice everyone! I'm sure I will have more to come! Here is a couple pics, she had def been neglected but I'll bring her back to life

One thing about swing arm, is it possible to cut it and stretch it and weld it back ? Or is that pretty much impossible lol

BadMoonRacing500 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:29:21 pm »

Quote from: Suzukguy14 on January 13, 2014, 08:22:46 pm

One thing about swing arm, is it possible to cut it and stretch it and weld it back ? Or is that pretty much impossible lol

Yes, it can be done by a good welder. Ask El Diablo he has pics on the proper way to do it.

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:48:27 pm »

Quote from: BadMoonRacing500 on January 13, 2014, 08:29:21 pm

Quote from: Suzukguy14 on January 13, 2014, 08:22:46 pm
One thing about swing arm, is it possible to cut it and stretch it and weld it back ? Or is that pretty much impossible lol
Yes, it can be done by a good welder. Ask El Diablo he has pics on the proper way to do it.

Cool thank you!

BadMoonRacing500 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:56:20 pm »

Why do you want an extended swinger? I only run a stocker on my 87 250/500 hybrid on trails and a +2 at the dunes.

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:04:56 pm »

Quote from: BadMoonRacing500 on January 13, 2014, 08:56:20 pm

Why do you want an extended swinger? I only run a stocker on my 87 250/500 hybrid on trails and a +2 at the dunes.

I got a lot of big hills around here lol. And frankly I like the look of em! I'm not gonna be doing much trail riding. I work a **** load in the summer so more of just a weekend pit toy

Dangerouspower · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:40:10 pm »

Where you ride at ?

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:44:54 pm »

Quote from: Dangerouspower on January 13, 2014, 09:40:10 pm

Where you ride at ?

I live in maine, ride pretty much any where in north east!

BadMoonRacing500 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:33:21 pm »

Just for reference, Iceracer is the closest good builder to you. 2+ arm will help in sand pits, but handles a lot worse.

Suzukguy14 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2014, 11:28:43 pm »

Quote from: BadMoonRacing500 on January 13, 2014, 10:33:21 pm

Just for reference, Iceracer is the closest good builder to you. 2+ arm will help in sand pits, but handles a lot worse.

Handles worse as far as going up hills?? Or as in if I wanted to take it down a trail

BadMoonRacing500 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2014, 12:29:05 am »

trails

LT250RWV · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2014, 12:42:03 am »

When I first got mine it would go up fine but coming down was a whole different story. Front shock bushing were shot. It would wabble all over.

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