I Bought a Suzuki Quadracer (The 2-Stroke Racer)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- I buy a Suzuki Quadracer 2-stroke quad for cheap. Let's fix it and see what's wrong with it. #Suzuki, #Quadracer, #2stroke
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FINALLY SOME QUADRACERS!!!
Your getting better at negotiating, don't seem like your desprite to get it. Because you know about how much to repair, don't get caught up just looking for content to post. You pay for it in long run and lost time on other thing's to be acomplished around house "leave's are falling" or other project's. This quad look's nice
I’d say so . My problem is I can’t sell anything to save my life if whined up keeping that one for sure lol . Great job man a little knowledge goes a long way . Troubleshooting is key ! Also love the vids man keep ‘em coming
Ill traded you my ninja 250 for it
Facebook marketplace?
2 vintage is the best channel IMO, no click bait no throwing merch down your throat all the time no thumbnails with some cheap female in a bikini, just fixing up good old beauties and teaching the viewers how to troubleshoot and fix different parts (if they did not already know) keep doing what you are doing, your videos are always a very good watch 😁 I have some of my friends in the UK now hooked on this channel 👍🏻
Timeless design, I love the look of these... Also same Era CR Hondas timeless looks.... The CR250 with blue seat and gold wheels def was a poster on my wall as a kid
Yeah I love the look
Everyone I've ever ran into always had carb tuning issues, but once you got them right they were little rockets.
I just played with my carb needle up an and down but yes they are sort of picky but I blame the ancient 1st gen mikuni
Same my friends lt 250r has carb problems
Joe your channel is becoming increasingly popular and the rate you pop out great content, i see a half mil subs in the near future. Keep grinding and stay yourself. Dont change how you do things because its a good recipe for you.
Well i think its smart business practice. He is buying and putting in work and buying the parts to fix them, i would ask whatever i think my time is worth. Ultimately its his decision what the price is and yours not to pay that much. Somebody will pay what he is asking for them.
Unfortunately i dont do facepuke or twatter or any social media for that matter so i couldn't relate on that area. It is hard to try and run a channel and keep it relevant and also do what he is doing with finding and buying bikes, quads, etc.. i can understand wanting more for something but i can also see it from your perspective. There are alot of people that think a used item is worth new or more than new prices. I think they get it in there head that something is rare or hard to get and base price off of that as well as what they bought it for and parts cost. Most should research what the current price is for something in the condition it is or will be in once new parts are installed on it and not on what another pristine item with nothing wrong with it going for. There is a fine line between both sides of that
I had a 92. It was great but the air mixture screw kept backing out causing the plug to foul. Great bike though. Loved it
Growing up back in 99ish, I remember my dads friend had one of these. I never understood why he wouldn't let me ride it, once I rode a race two stroke, I finally learned why.
Haha yeah they are pretty quick
I'm not so sure you have to do 30 kick-overs for a compression test. I've only ever done 5 tops. should have built up max pressure by the 3rd rotation really
Great purchase though it's clean as fuck! 👌✌️
I have two LT 250 R quads, an '85 and an '87. They are fun to ride and quick. A bit tall in the saddle and harder to horse around on tight trails. May the 2-stroke live forever...
Factory a arms didn't have the heim joints like that super good upgrade
Great to know, thanks!
Awesome, my buddy had a lt250 bored 30 over back in the late 80s. The clutch was shot but that thing was fun!
the parts look like the old owner also worked off a filthy dirty floor 😆
Man before I even watched the video I can tell you that you got a great deal. These things can rip so fast
This bike looked and sounded so cool new , I remember riding with a guy that had one brand new back then .
Everyone trash talked Suzukis back in the 80's but I personally liked um . There was a a ton of Honda bias esp after Yamaha released the Banchee and hurt their feelings 🤣
Oh man, that thing sounds like a BEAST! Great job!
Thanks!
Nice find! I just bought one myself. Redoing it now. Only downside is getting harder to find parts for it.
Yeah they definitely are!
Used to own one, amazing quad. 1987 LT250R
1500! That would go for 4k where I'm located
I had this same exact year, and bought it new. The grill on the radiator is not stock. The stock looks way better. I'd look for one. Also the chain tensioner on the rear axle hub is the good one. They ruined it in the 1989 which I also bought new. Something about Honda having a patent on the one on the 86. It's looks nice though. Many aftermarket upgrades. Keep the good work. Love the videos.
Both of my engines ran perfectly. Kept them stock, just an aftermarket silencer. Went through plugs but I always kept a spare. Are you going to keep that radiator hose right up against that pipe on the right side? Looks really close. Also lube up the swing arm bolt. Mine was seized on so bad I had to drill it out. In fact grease up all the moving parts/bushings on the frame. Too bad they don't zerks like Yamaha.
That was my very 1st sport quad..I was 15..awesome find..u sure can bring back memories w ur vids..keep it up..b safe..peace
Suzuki flat slides are notoriously tough to get right but once you do they work really good. Can't wait to see the outcome she should rip with new jetting.
why is it called a flatside?
@@dailydrivenmiata8760 a majority of motorcycles have a circular slide inside the carburetor, this one is square appearing to be flat.
You drill out the air box cover for improved air flow i.e. more power! Not a bad running situation. It was popular 80s /90s quick mod. Hope you get her running good. Those are cool quads!
Those a arms look like full flights. Nice quad love seeing the vintage stuff brought back to life! Thanks for the videos Joe, good stuff!
And the front wheels are on backwards. It will widen it that way but have horrible bump steer
That’s an awesome pickup Joe!! Aftermarket a arms and axle to make it wide. It sits great. Someone definitely cared about this machine alot
Great quad joe had a shot of one of them they are fast mate enjoying the fix so far no doubt you will have it ripping in no time take care mate 🔧🔧🔧👍👌🏍
Just got one myself!!
How do you like it?
What kills me is it shows the video was posted 3 minutes ago but there's already a bunch of comments on a 36 minute video so nobody watch it before they comemented
wow you find and work on some legendary machines!! Thanks for posting! 🔥💪
Never owned one but it’s one of my dream quads
These quads are great, you’re gonna love it!!
Another sweet deal nice looking quad 👍
Not sure who these 22 people are that don't like this content, but they need to move on. Great video on a great quad and it seems like another pick from someone not too savvy around motors.
Thanks man!
Haters mate I get them on every video I post
@@1991enduro i’m in south wales small world eh ;)
@@jackjames567 drop me a subscribed and do you ride then always looking for people to join our riding crew
Just discovered your channel m8, and I have binge watched you videos for 4 hours now. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for watching!
Has to be the best bike quad related content on UA-cam.
At one time people the 250cc Suzuki quadracer was more than popular the Honda trx250r. =The whole Suzuki QuadRacer/QuadRunner line was insanely popular.
Then came along the mighty Honda trx250r and completely dominated the Suzuki the Suzuki is known for unreliability and the Honda was not only more reliable than the lt250r but it also out handled the Suzuki but I admit the Suzuki lt250r is a cool piece of history in 1985 Suzuki was the first to release a 2 stroke race quad Suzuki first on 4 wheels that was their slogan back in the 80s.
Nice! I believe '87 model is a bit better, they introduced power valves for that year. Still a nice find.
That’s awesome I remember I had the same one growing up. Can’t wait to see you ride it
Great video man 🤘🏽one day I’ll have mines
1500 is a steal even if running poorly. Quad racers fetch 3K & up on the East Coast in poor condition
No constructive criticism from me. Just like we do with our mates. Was a brilliant episode
you should put the 500 in this one and put a banshee motor back in the other one
That’s a very good idea but the engine is to small but he could make mounts
Another classic keeper💯
Those low profile rear fenders are rare. I want them🤤
I sold the subsequent 4 strokers in 2008. Nice find!
Sounds like it's running lean as when you rev it it holds so I'd check the pilot jet
Your kicking it to much for the compression test
I'd look at needle in the slide to see idle it shows signs of wear before trying to replace that needle
Reserve is the shorter tube. Not the long one...
Great stuff. Keep it vintage.
I have a 88' LTZ250R myself that was given to me. It's currently 100% percent apart as I am doing a complete rebuild. You are not wrong about it getting expensive if there are bottom end issues. I know myself I am keeping an eye out for a case cause it is cracked.
there's a few cases for sale on ebay. I've scored oem stock bore cylinders for my 87 off there. and many more parts. if you need help just let me know.
@@chadwems Thanks for the info. I check on there once in awhile and I just saw them. Gotta go talk with the wife cause the quad is not the priority right now over the bike. She might try to choke me out. LOL
@@williamevans6468 Thats why you have your emergency SECRET STASH. so you're not dipping into family funds. what she don't know wont hurt her 😏😏😏 when i split my cases on my 87 they were cracked. seemed like the bike was blown up in the past. luckily my mechanic is a good welder and case repair person
@@williamevans6468 its the holidays. treat yourself to a early gift. your wife would want you to be happy 🤣🤣🤣
@@chadwems LOL, I have a secret stash for things like beer. But for things like that I just have to talk to her and 99% of the time she says go for it. Tbh, I could probably have it welded if I knew of anyone competent enough to do it right. The crack is where the crank sits on that part that separates the crank from the gears so there is not much clearance for a sloppy weld.
Geez nice score. Here in mass you be lucky to find one in that condition for that price. I see them go for around 3k needing work. I don't know why but dirt bikes and ATVs here go for alot. I might have to travel for my project bike
Classic look to it for sure, reminds me of the old ATV Offroad Fury on PS2 days.
Wow I too remember that game, showing our age 🤣🤣🤣
Oh hell yeah. I played that game til my controller melted. Nostalgic!
I loved how you could preload before a jump. Def a classic
@@Razor6On3 if you timed it just right, u would fly off the ramps . 🤟🏾😁
@@Razor6On3 forsure , or until your thumbs were numb 😁
Not a bad find and price. I hate those maier nose pieces on the 250s
Make sure coolant isnt leaking in the cylinder, check piston to bore clearance, check ring end gap. Clean carb (may also have to rejet). Same thing was happening to my bros kx
It looks like theres an exhaust leak at the pipe flange or the cylinder head around 29:36
Nice find tho 1500 is a really good deal
Man your just bagging the content out rock on
Those A-arms look like Alba 2+1 a arms to me have them on my quad
That gasket you found was a 400ex valve cover gasket
Yeah that's what it looked like
I noticed the same thing 😂
When are you gonna learn 2strokes never just need a top end
😯 your going to need a warehouse to store all theses toys,nice bike
Yeah im running out of space
Bought one of these last year with a 1979 cb550f engine swapped on it. Monster
Running mega lean could cause alot of scoring on piston within seconds if she gets warm 😕 front arms looks like Americanstar racing
Sweet! Sick video. Another great buy!!!
12 o clock position is reserve. middle position is off. and down is on position on the petcock. dont run it without coolant. you can burn it up. 150 psi is good compression. do a leak down test on it right away
I think you're slowly turning into a suzuki dealer lol
You should buy a trx300ex and fix it up
I saw one the other day for a pretty good deal
300ex vs 400ex would be pretty interesting
Those are low profile rear plastics. They're worth a shiny penny if you want to sell them.
Meijer junk plastics
Awesome video once again 🇦🇺❤️👍🇺🇸
Don't use Wiseco cranks! I've heard horror stories about them. Not sure If it's true. Do your due diligence on this sir! Wiseco forged pistons are top notch !
I love these I’ve owned a lot of them over the years!
the thing is cold let it warm up dammm
Good Find
20:56 Is the engine missing a bolt for the water pump/clutch case?
He Say It’s Missing At 10:08
@@austinkey6776 I must have missed that, thanks!
I wish I could get cheap deals like you !he’s probably got $1500 just in parts and labor
It's a Ceet seat cover says it on the back
If a 2 stroke cylinder has a score scratch etc it needs a bottom end and don't rtv the case's
Another great score 🤟🏻🔥🤟🏻
24:20 ah I've always wondered how the on and reserve worked, but never looked it up. Cool
i picked one of these up a 1990 for $800 the power washer. Great deal. Needs a clutch and needed a rear brake but I got the brake just need to do the clutch now.
Given the recent rebuild, I might have wanted to check there was sufficient ring gap to avoid a partial seizure as the engine heats up.
Always a great video, very detailed.
You got a 400ex valve cover gasket with it😂😂😂 steal
Lmao I didn't see your comment but I noticed the same thing & commented too 😂
Literally saw the exact same ATV but a 1987 model listed right before I watched this video…had to do a double take. This guys listing it for 2k
Try heating the cdi up a little bit
Great buy Joe! Love the Suzuki dirtbikes & sport quads. Yamaha is a close 2nd. Then prob Kawasaki! This is all from personal experience. I have 2 Yamaha sport quads currently. Love em! #YFZ450R #Raptor700R-SE
Awesome video joe!
That Dura Blue is a $500 axle.. lol good score!!
The quad Zila you make it look so small like it’s a 200 or 150 withI know they Never made but you sitting on it to
250 makes it look like you were in giant set no no 50 mL bike definitely need the 500 quad which was one of the baddest foolish ever made besides the 250 or they’re both iconic and quit making them because they were too fast but you make that bike look little homey LOL keep doing what you doing love your channel love the full Willer work and all that shit💯🔥
I have one for sale.. Really good condition
There's no case saver unless I missed it???
Bro you did an amazing job on that side door. 👏🏽
If its a fresh rebuild it has common practice too run the first few tanks really rich in oil. Don’t know if their any validity to it or not but that’s probably why the tank is rich
And yes the needle jet wears out on the old bikes
it has a 87-92 cylinder on it hence the blue color. I think the powervalve came out in 87 but dont quote me on that. Im rusty. or maybe someone just liked blue and painted it.
Nice quad, keep up the good work man
running way to lean
The garage is coming around
Tell me if I'm wrong 1986 the engine was all blue . This is not stock
I use old pen springs to stiffen up old petcoocks to stop slow leaks🤷♂️
Hopefully that crank hold up. Heard some bad things about those cranks
Good stuff!