The chains do stretch on these bikes. I would also look at your axle bearings, I had to replace them on this bike. I'm trying to get the footage together to do a video on it, but somehow lost some of it on a corrupt memory card.
Man this video right here... I own the same bike and have had the exact same issue. Because of it ive broken 3 crank case cover when the chain popped off. Thats like $350 just for crank case covers. This video saved my wallet. Thank you so much man
Future reference i found replacement on ebay fir about 150ish comes with case saver and gasket. If u don't have one ebay also have a very nice steel crank case saver. For 30.00 shipped. Worth every penny. These are so common to crack case when chain pops
Eventually, a new chain will stretch. Also, the pinch bolts could be a bit loose. Also your swingarm bearings could be wore out as well. Or a combination of all 3?
Hi I have a 85 Suzuki lt250r project but chain doesnt have any chain rollers. Can someone provide some feed back on how many I need and what they look like and location? Greatly appreciated
Hi Jess. I'm not sure about the 250r's but the 230s have an upper and lower (however mine are wore out). If that bike is the same, the rollers would be where the chain goes thru the frame? Maybe someone else who has that bike can chime in? Thanks for watching.
I'm not familiar with the model E with the H rear end, but I did look at the parts schematic, and looks like there should be a 'chain adjuster' similar to a motorcycle. It should be on the lower bolt on the axle. Just look at the right side of the sprocket, you should see it there. You will need to loosen the top and bottom bolt, then you should be able to move the adjuster. I'm sure you've already looked on UA-cam, I did find one video on a 'chain replacement' from @AdamzGarage did on a 230E and he does show that adjuster. I hope that helps.
Are you removing the front or the rear sprocket? I actually recently sold both of my Quadsport's, so I cannot do any more videos on them. If your removing the rear, just pull the left rear tire off, loosen your chain so it comes off the sprocket. Then remove the 4 bolts that holds it to the hub. You should be able to pull it off twards the left. If your replacing the bearings in the rear axle, there will be more work and parts to take off. I do have some footage of that, but part way thru my camera died, so It's not complete. If your removing the front sprocket, While the chain and tires are still attached. Hold your brakes, then loosen the nut that holds the sprocket to the shaft. Then make sure your chain is loose enough, remove the nut and it should then come off. I hope this helps.. Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Olay cool my fiance just bought one for 300$ and it runs and all it just needs to be started with starter fluid for some reason and it doesn't idle and I have my compression thing tied down because the way it functions it has to be closest to the head correct not all the way up like the way you have yours you should do a video on that next
Hi Katie, somehow, I missed your comment.. Sorry about that. As far as needing starting fluid, you will need to pull the carburetor off and rebuild it. At least give it a good clean. Make sure all the jets are clear. As far as the compression lever, I'm getting ready to upload an 'update video and I do talk about that lever in the video, so be looking for that.
Yes.. I actually have two of these bikes. I have a few more things to do on this one.. I actually need to replace the chain, fix a couple oil leaks and do some riding.. :) Thanks for watching!
hey my dad bought a Suzuki lt 230 and it has good compression, it's getting spark and fuel, so we bought a new cdi box thinking it was sparking but at the wrong time but it still doesn't run would u know anything about what to do. Also great vids keep it up👍
@@suzukiman8827 Yes, It could be the ''trigger coil" You should be able to test that as well as the stator to see if it's firing. But I would think, if it already has spark, that's not going to be the problem. Maybe check your timing. Double check that carburetor also. I've had bikes with a fresh rebuild that needed to be cleaned again. Get some starter fluid and spray it into the back of the carburetor. See if it fires over. Check your valves too. If they are out of adjustment, that could make it very hard to start. I had that problem with mine, a little adjustment on the valves and it starts up on the first or second kick now. Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Check that the valves aren't out if slack, if tight, they might not be closing completely.also, if your cam chain tensioner has never been adjusted, a loose cam chain can jump a tooth on sprkt & be very hard to notice.ive had that happen in front of my eyes & not taken a step back to look at everything.a plastic straw sitting in sparkplug hole is a harmless way to check piston while you slowly turn over engine & check timing marks & valves
Hi James, Sorry, but I don't put my number out on UA-cam. You can email me though at jer10571@gmail.com and maybe I can help you. :) Thanks for watching!
Hi Jess. There should be one on top and one on bottom. Mine are wore out to nothing. You can do a quick search and find a parts diagram, get the part number for the rollers you need, then shop around. You should also check your swingarm bearings. make sure it doesn't move side to side too much, as that can throw your chain regardless how it's adjusted.
THANK YOU SOO MUCH THIS HELPED IUT A LOT I HAVE A 85 LT230s AND THE CHAIN WAS SOO LOOSE!
The chains do stretch on these bikes. I would also look at your axle bearings, I had to replace them on this bike. I'm trying to get the footage together to do a video on it, but somehow lost some of it on a corrupt memory card.
Jeremy Pruitt Axel bearings I’ll look at them thank you again for the help
I’m about to go do this right now. Ruined a whole day of hooning for me 😕 great video bro!
Thank you.. Sorry you got skunked cause of a loose chain.. Godd luck brother! Happy quadding.
Great video ty much just bought one and need to tighten ny chain. Bought the crank case saver
Thats awesome Dave. Make sure you check the axle bearings too, if they wobble from side to side too much, it will throw the chain.
My 1987 lt230s does not look like that, can’t figure out how mine tightens
Hi Michael, I haven't actually seen an '87 so I could not help you on that one. However, there should be something similar on it to adjust the chain.
Man this video right here... I own the same bike and have had the exact same issue. Because of it ive broken 3 crank case cover when the chain popped off. Thats like $350 just for crank case covers. This video saved my wallet. Thank you so much man
Glad I could help. Sorry about your broken cases. You also want to check to make sure your swingarm bearings are good. That will also throw a chain.
Future reference i found replacement on ebay fir about 150ish comes with case saver and gasket. If u don't have one ebay also have a very nice steel crank case saver. For 30.00 shipped. Worth every penny. These are so common to crack case when chain pops
Awesome Dave. Those side cases are getting harder to find. I have heard a lot of people use those case savers, however I didn't.
What causes it too come lose I’ve had the problem for as long as I can remember actually cracked my crank case
Eventually, a new chain will stretch. Also, the pinch bolts could be a bit loose. Also your swingarm bearings could be wore out as well. Or a combination of all 3?
Hi I have a 85 Suzuki lt250r project but chain doesnt have any chain rollers. Can someone provide some feed back on how many I need and what they look like and location? Greatly appreciated
Hi Jess. I'm not sure about the 250r's but the 230s have an upper and lower (however mine are wore out). If that bike is the same, the rollers would be where the chain goes thru the frame? Maybe someone else who has that bike can chime in?
Thanks for watching.
@@JDPDoingStuff thanks man very much appreciated
@@jessmedina8800 No problem Jess! Thanks for watching
Suzuki parts house website has diagrams and oart numbers that may help you if this is still an issue
Is the part that holds on the breaks on supposed too move when I try to tighten the chain?
Are you talking about the brake caliper? It shouldn't be 'moving around' when your adjusting it.
Mine looks a bit different back there I have the 86 lt230E do I have to remove parts to get to those volts and the hole for the tool?
I'm not familiar with the model E with the H rear end, but I did look at the parts schematic, and looks like there should be a 'chain adjuster' similar to a motorcycle. It should be on the lower bolt on the axle. Just look at the right side of the sprocket, you should see it there. You will need to loosen the top and bottom bolt, then you should be able to move the adjuster. I'm sure you've already looked on UA-cam, I did find one video on a 'chain replacement' from @AdamzGarage did on a 230E and he does show that adjuster.
I hope that helps.
@JDPDoingStuff thanks man I appreciate it 🙏
@@zakkthomasftw no problem buddy.. Good luck.
@@zakkthomasftw Your welcome buddy.
Thank you!!! Your video is a HUGE help!!!
Thanks for watching James, and thank you for the comment.
Is the video available, to fix the oil leak on top of block you mentioned in this video?
Sorry, I haven't done that video yet. I did however tighten head bolts and it seemed to stop leaking. I hope that helps.
@@JDPDoingStuff thanks bud I'll try that!
Is this for all or the lt230
Should be. I now there is another model that is different with shaft drive. I'm not sure about the new ones. This one is an 86.
Can you do a video of taking off the sprocket
Are you removing the front or the rear sprocket? I actually recently sold both of my Quadsport's, so I cannot do any more videos on them.
If your removing the rear, just pull the left rear tire off, loosen your chain so it comes off the sprocket. Then remove the 4 bolts that holds it to the hub. You should be able to pull it off twards the left. If your replacing the bearings in the rear axle, there will be more work and parts to take off. I do have some footage of that, but part way thru my camera died, so It's not complete.
If your removing the front sprocket, While the chain and tires are still attached. Hold your brakes, then loosen the nut that holds the sprocket to the shaft. Then make sure your chain is loose enough, remove the nut and it should then come off.
I hope this helps.. Good luck.
Thanks for watching.
@@JDPDoingStuff ok thanks for the info. I have had mine for 3 years and i have been completely rebuilding it. You videos help 👍
Awesome Desmond, I'm glad they helped you out.
Thanks for watching! I do appreciate it!
Olay cool my fiance just bought one for 300$ and it runs and all it just needs to be started with starter fluid for some reason and it doesn't idle and I have my compression thing tied down because the way it functions it has to be closest to the head correct not all the way up like the way you have yours you should do a video on that next
Hi Katie, somehow, I missed your comment.. Sorry about that. As far as needing starting fluid, you will need to pull the carburetor off and rebuild it. At least give it a good clean. Make sure all the jets are clear. As far as the compression lever, I'm getting ready to upload an 'update video and I do talk about that lever in the video, so be looking for that.
Are you going to do more videos on this model keep doing them your doing a great JOB!
Yes.. I actually have two of these bikes. I have a few more things to do on this one.. I actually need to replace the chain, fix a couple oil leaks and do some riding.. :)
Thanks for watching!
hey my dad bought a Suzuki lt 230 and it has good compression, it's getting spark and fuel, so we bought a new cdi box thinking it was sparking but at the wrong time but it still doesn't run would u know anything about what to do. Also great vids keep it up👍
I think he said he thought it was the 'trigger coil" or something
@@suzukiman8827 Yes, It could be the ''trigger coil" You should be able to test that as well as the stator to see if it's firing. But I would think, if it already has spark, that's not going to be the problem. Maybe check your timing. Double check that carburetor also. I've had bikes with a fresh rebuild that needed to be cleaned again. Get some starter fluid and spray it into the back of the carburetor. See if it fires over. Check your valves too. If they are out of adjustment, that could make it very hard to start. I had that problem with mine, a little adjustment on the valves and it starts up on the first or second kick now.
Good luck. Thanks for watching.
Check that the valves aren't out if slack, if tight, they might not be closing completely.also, if your cam chain tensioner has never been adjusted, a loose cam chain can jump a tooth on sprkt & be very hard to notice.ive had that happen in front of my eyes & not taken a step back to look at everything.a plastic straw sitting in sparkplug hole is a harmless way to check piston while you slowly turn over engine & check timing marks & valves
So was it the valves?
Can you also do a video on the oil leak I have a similar problem if you can do a video :)
As soon as I get some time, Yes, I will be fixing the oil leaks. One on the valve cover and one on the left side cover.
Hey can you face book me i got questions about the breaks on the quad
Hi JAG, I actually rarely get on facebook, I know I should get on there more often. If you email me, maybe I can help? Jer10571@gmail.com
Do you have a number I can call I have the exact one and have some issues
Hi James, Sorry, but I don't put my number out on UA-cam. You can email me though at jer10571@gmail.com and maybe I can help you. :) Thanks for watching!
@@JDPDoingStuff hi question I have a 85 Suzuki lt250r project but ur doesnt have chain rollers wondering how many it takes?
Hi Jess. There should be one on top and one on bottom. Mine are wore out to nothing. You can do a quick search and find a parts diagram, get the part number for the rollers you need, then shop around. You should also check your swingarm bearings. make sure it doesn't move side to side too much, as that can throw your chain regardless how it's adjusted.