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Picking up a 91 lt250r
« on: September 29, 2016, 07:52:21 am »
I'm looking at one today and was wondering what should I look for as far as problem areas?

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Re: Picking up a 91 lt250r
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2016, 07:55:44 am »
It's got a roost boost, dura blue axle, and pipe as far as I know.... The guy I'm buying from doesn't know if it's bored or not

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Re: Picking up a 91 lt250r
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2016, 10:19:42 am »
Check to make sure the frame is straight, and not ****. Check the swing arm for cracks or repairs. Make sure the rear shock isn't blown. Listen for any rattle coming from the clutch side cover, or a slipping clutch. Listen for a lean running bike, if possible do a leak down test on it or take some starter fluid and with it running spray the starter fluid around the case, head, cylinder, carb, case halves if the idle increases then it has an air leak.

Like all used bikes check for **** or repaired cases, especially by the front sprocket area. I always look over the wear on the sprockets and chain. Lift the back of the bike and feel for bad shock bearings, do the same with the front and steering.
04 CRF 450R----> My Beast
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Re: Picking up a 91 lt250r
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2016, 06:28:42 am »
Just try to look for cracks in the frame around front end.  And put bike up on back wheels and grab bar, to check to see how straight frame is, everything else you can fix
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Re: Picking up a 91 lt250r
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2016, 06:34:41 am »
Oh and grab each wheel pull on them check for wiggles. Lose or bad tie rods wheel bearings play in steering stem. Check rear motor mount where swing arm goes through, check for cracks or repairs in that area, I wouldn't by one with damage to rear of motor or swinger bolt area. Just try to shake bike see what's lose, and if bump stops are gone from the shocks. Every wiggle can get you dollars off the bike if you want it that bad. Just say there more cash I have to put in it.
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Re: Picking up a 91 lt250r
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2016, 11:16:51 am »
Did you ever pick this quad up? Post up some pictures if you did.

 

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