New project - LT80

[shar]

Picked up an LT80 (unknown year) for $200 recently for my girls. Not running at the moment, but does turn over. I’m thinking the carb needs to be rebuilt or replaced, as it appears to be leaking 2 stroke oil. Anyway, I’m excited to have something to wrench on in my (limited) spare time

[Frank Angerano]

That's a cool little bike. It should be oil injected, a small tank under the seat?

The carburetor can easily be cleaned out and compression should be about 90psi .

Its a small carb so be gentle. 

 

 

[Frank Angerano]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303308025616

[shar]

21 minutes ago, Frank Angerano said:

That's a cool little bike. It should be oil injected, a small tank under the seat?

The carburetor can easily be cleaned out and compression should be about 90psi .

Its a small carb so be gentle. 

 

 

Thanks Frank! I did see the oil tank under the seat. Not sure where the oil is injected though (I assumed the carb). Doesn’t appear to be leaking from the tank. Sounds like I need to break it down and investigate further

[Frank Angerano]

Yes definitely needs to be taken apart. Its not a difficult task.   The oil line goes right into the side of the carburetor. If your not familiar with the carburetor rebuild there is topic on it here.    

[Jim Denton]

Sweet little project! I'm jealous of the spa e you have available.

[shar]

37 minutes ago, Jim Denton said:

Sweet little project! I'm jealous of the spa e you have available.

Thanks Jim! I’ll be sure to post photos along the way

[shar]

Update: started stripping her down today. Hoping to have it down to the frame over the next day or two. Looks like I’ll need to replace the wiring harness - it’s cut and melted in numerous places. The exhaust bolts are going to be a problem a well... pretty rusted and slightly rounded. Other than that, no surprises 👍

[Frank Angerano]

Wow big time tear down. Harness fried from maybe hooking a battery up backwards? Did you get any history on the bike? 

[Jim Denton]

Good progress, wish the weather would cooperate with me a bit more.

[Frank Angerano]

Yep, story of my life.   It will clear up. 
be sure to take lots of pics 

[pablo Blake]

thats an awesome project, I always just wanted to get one of those mini atvs for kids during partys, Have seen a couple cheap but not that cheap around here other than like used taobaos

[shar]

FINALLY got her stripped down to the frame.... really should have checked with wifey to see what outstanding tasks I had on the honey-do list before taking on this project 😊That and crappy weather set me back a bit.

Ordered a new set of handlebars and bumper guard. Once those come in, everything is getting powdercoated. I’m thinking pink with sparkly purple accents 🤣 love my girls

 

[Frank Angerano]

Nice work! Keep us posted brother.