1987 Suzuki LT-F230 looking for help

[SHARKBAIT1]

So...  got this basket case cheap.  Said they couldn't get it to start.  Came with new cdi and coil.  Everything electrical was in a box.  Having some trouble with how everything should be routed.  Does anyone have and pics they could share?   I plugged even in and poured some gas in the carb and she ran for a couple seconds so i don't think the electrical was the problem,  but waiting on a new throttle cable since old one was seized.   Thanks for any help i can get! 

[quadmaniac]

If it started and ran for a bit, timing and spark are good. My guess is fuel shortage. Check your carb first. I had an old suzuki years ago that sat for a while. The float in carb was stuck, corroded pin. Fuel would not fill the bowl so it was always fuel starved. You can also get a cheap carb on Amazon for under $50.

https://www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Suzuki-LT230GE-Quadrunner-1985-1987/dp/B085DJS9X5/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=B085DJS9X5&psc=1

[Hagbard]

The service manual usually has routing diagrams for the hoses, cables, and wiring - I think there's a sticky link to it.  On the topic of your crank>fire>die issue, check the Neutral safety switch. Look for a single blue wire running into the loom right near the carb. Usually has a bullet connector. pull that bullet apart and run a jumper wire with a bullet on one end and a ring terminal on the other to the frame to ground it and try starting the bike. It's a common issue from what I gather, look for the "Start in gear mod" for more detailed directions if you need them. It's worked for me on 2 separate quads now, worth a shot.

[Hagbard]

The 230 manual usually has routing diagrams for the hoses, cables, and wiring - I think there's a sticky link to it.  On the topic of your crank>fire>die issue, check the Neutral safety switch. Look for a single blue wire running into the loom right near the carb. Usually has a bullet connector. pull that bullet apart and run a jumper wire with a bullet on one end and a ring terminal on the other to the frame to ground it and try starting the bike. It's a common issue from what I gather, look for the "Start in gear mod" for more detailed directions if you need them. It's worked for me on 2 separate quads now, worth a shot.