1987 Suzuki quadrunner 230E / 1 owner find!!!

[@boostedgrabber7632]

Nice find I have a 1993 230E all original.

[@richardkey4289]

These things are out there, but most of ' em have been hammered on big time

[@derektolchinsky9916]

I just picked up an 87 in similar condition also here in Massachusetts I actually bought it from a friend here down the street.Its all original and actually has a factory titanium muffler from Suzuki.

[@AdamzGarage]

Sweet. Never heard of that muffler...great find. There alot of fun.

[@jakemccann2790]

I had a 1994 230 . I believe the seat was black . Excellent machines . I purchased it in 1996 , it was a 94 with the plastic still on the seat , left over stock .

[@AdamzGarage]

Nice!!! A lot of fun to ride. I enjoy them more than the newer quads!

[@jakemccann2790]

@@AdamzGarage I hear you about the new ones . I am on my 14 th quad , all brands have all kinds of querks and issues . When I bought the 1994 230 the dealer had two of them and my buddy bought the other one . They went through alot of mud and snow for being two wheel drive . Thank you for caring enough to give it a good home . Ride safe , stay healthy .

[@craigrichardson4641]

That is mint for its age usually we see them with something missing or cracks or faded fenders

[@jonathansimpson3545]

I'm about to buy one of these as my first quad

[@AdamzGarage]

That's awesome!!!, you will love it. Hope it's in decent shape. There pretty easy to work on also. We've been riding the heck out of ours.

[@michaelopievlogs9305]

Dude I just got one yesterday for my birthday, it’s worth

[@davidquezada1938]

@@AdamzGarage are they 2 strokes?

[@AdamzGarage]

@@davidquezada1938 no, there 4 strokes. Still alot of fun, but I wish they were 2 strokes. The suzuki quadracer 250 is a 2 stroke. On my wish list.

[@davidquezada1938]

@@AdamzGarage i bet and i might buy one aswell

[@jessebrown9046]

I noticed the different handlebars right away, I have a 93 2230E, all original but the frame is rusty in a few spots so Im going to grind it off and paint it with rubberized stone guard, I done the foot pegs and heel guards already and they look great with stone guard black, the plastics have 1 little crack under the seat but you cant see it

[@AdamzGarage]

Nice, good luck with your project, fun quads. Since the video I put on a set of original handlebars, just took ours out for a ride yesterday

[@jessebrown9046]

they are a good quad, i just got the electric start working and the neutral light and headlight, I got all the rust off I just have to prime and paint now, I have a sick and fast DT200 swapped Blaster as well, its a beast

[@aminyamisses6013]

I've got exactly the same quad in the UK, I'm torn between restoration or selling for parts. Its runs, rides and stops i pulled it from a barn 4 months ago she'd not been ran for 10+years and it started with fresh fuel choke off on the 3rd pull and starts first pull everytime now. Starts better or pull cord than starter. Anyone know what they're worth restored? I seen one over in England for £2495 completely restored but it's the only one other than mine I've seen. Any information appreciated. Thanks

[@richardkey4289]

If it's complete & solid , not mega high hrs,it's in great demand

[@rafenatho5406]

Just bought an 87 230e, is the choke lever on the bars off in the up or down position?

[@AdamzGarage]

Hi. Up would be the off position. Enjoy your 230e

[@rafenatho5406]

@@AdamzGarage Awesome! Thanks for the reply!!

[@Fbiz-jz3tb]

just got one of these but it needs work it sat for a few years. i would like to rebuild the motor, any advice?

[@THatChevyguy91]

Parts are kinda harder to find for em for me a anyways

[@aminyamisses6013]

I've got exactly the same quad in the UK, I'm torn between restoration or selling for parts. Its runs, rides and stops i pulled it from a barn 4 months ago she'd not been ran for 10+years and it started with fresh fuel choke off on the 3rd pull and starts first pull everytime now. Starts better or pull cord than starter. Anyone know what they're worth restored? I seen one over in England for £2495 completely restored but it's the only one other than mine I've seen. Any information appreciated. Thanks

[@THatChevyguy91]

@@aminyamisses6013 I know here in the us parts are becoming hard to find.keep it dont see much around

[@aminyamisses6013]

@@THatChevyguy91 i was pretty tempted tp keep it. I've found plastic kits for £100 a piece but not sure how original they are. Ebay uk has plenty of parts just no whole quads it may be worth a look if it doesn't cost millions to ship. I'm dying to get this restored now lol

[@davidbimbela5229]

I have the same quad but it doesn’t run could u do a video on how to replace the battery

[@AdamzGarage]

If I take mine out to charge sometime soon, I'll make a quick video. If yours is stock, there should be 2 bolts that hold on the metal cover. Located at the back of the seat. Once you get that cover off you should just have some bolts on the negative and positive sides of the battery. Can be a little tricky because one of the wires isn't very long so it's hard to pull out to gain access. But over pretty easy job.

[@Clarkster420]

Are these 2cycle.??

[@AdamzGarage]

The quad sports and quad runners are 4 stroke. The quad racer was 2 stroke ,,

[@djim823]

Nice find! I'm looking for plastics for the same exact quad 1987 lt230, can anyone help?

[@AdamzGarage]

Thanks for the comment. They can be hard to come by in good shape. I think you can still get them from Meyer (aftermarket) but front and backs would run like $500. I'm always on the lookout for parts quads. I'll let you know if I find anything.

[@jonathansimpson3545]

@@AdamzGarage Thanks man. My dad just went to pick it up. I told him he better not waste my money so make sure he checks it out first lol.

[@AdamzGarage]

LMAO 😂

[@richardkey4289]

There are a few atv Wreckers in Quebec, Canada, see if they have anything, maybe the shipping cost is tolerable...

[@coltonweston9909]

i have one also that we picked up about 2yrs ago it needs work smokes like a mofo and ideas why

[@AdamzGarage]

More than likely worn rings. Mine always smokes a bit on start up, then clears out. If it continues to smoke after running awhile, then more than likely rings.

[@coltonweston9909]

@@AdamzGarage oh ok thx u

[@richardkey4289]

The piston rings are worn.i just did a new 1 mm oversize Namura piston, goes great.oil ring was a pain to get cyl.slid over.maybe try some fresh m/c oil, auto oil is wrong stuff.& A new oil filter,$6

[@coltonweston9909]

@@richardkey4289 so what piston rings should I go with them

[@ATCTrikeGuy03]

I think i have the other bike they sold the neighbor cause mine looks exactly the same and im in NJ

[@AdamzGarage]

@@ATCTrikeGuy03 that makes sense, Im Actually working on mine today, we hit a rock and broke the rear carrier housing 😭. How long ago did u buy it?

[@hitemup6455]

Graphics are not 87 looks like 88 or 89 Awesome quad 500 is a steal for that

[@AdamzGarage]

Great eye...its actually a 1988. I took a better look afterwards and realized it was an 88. Previous owners said it was an 87. They were off a year. We still have her and enjoy riding it. Thanks for the comment.

[@jackfrosty79ify]

I'd rather kick start .

[@AdamzGarage]

Me too. I have a 230s kick start and clutch 👍

[@thejasonsfathersonteam2699]

I just bought my son this same quad 87 lt230e, it has pull start and electric start.

[@AdamzGarage]

@@thejasonsfathersonteam2699 Nice!! There fun dependable quads. Enjoy 👍

[@thejasonsfathersonteam2699]

@@AdamzGarage Thank you! I have a 1988 Honda FourTrax 250R, and eventually I want my son to be able to handle that thing.

[@thejasonsfathersonteam2699]

@@AdamzGarage You're definitely right those LT 230's are definitely fun dependable and they are excellent trail quads.