Ok, Im new here.  Im typically a Honda guy, but I have mad love and respect for all quads, especially the classics.  Last weekend I came across a 85-86 LTR250 frame with fresh powder on it in a buddy's shop.  He said, he powdercoated it for a guy and he never came back to get it.  Anyway, I found everything for the quad there in boxes.  Even wheels and tires.  Plastics in good shape. No tears in the seat. So I took it all.  $100 bucks!  Im pumped!  The only thing it needs is a crank from what it looks like.  I've thought about parting it out, and may still yet, but first I wanna see if its worth restoring cause these bikes are so cool and Ive always wanted one.  But, Im having a heck of a time finding a crank for the 85-86.  Any suggestions?  Or should I try something different like the 88-92 engine? Im very open here.  Thanks!

the later engines 87+ are better and easier to find stuff for but you would have to mod the frame for it to fit. Get a rod kit and have the crank rebuilt. 

Hell ya get that bad boy together ! You can find all the parts and mods and power  your ever need out of a 85-86 motor... $100.00 bux dam,, the quad gods are smiling
on you   

If you have the old crank and it needs to be rebuilt, Put an 88-92 rod on the crank and you'll have a "long rod " motor.
But...You'll hafta get a spacer plate made up for the additional length.
Cometic gasket co. can easily make that for you, They did mine for me.

Just a thought if you decide to hold to it.

Joe

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