I just bought a rare beast!

[kawasig]

Hello All

I'm kinda new to ATVs. I just bought a 1987 Suzuki quad runner 230 Dual Range. I'm having a problem finding info on it. It's very clean, only 2.800 miles. The front wheels are only 30 in.center to center. I was thinking about adding wheel spacers to give it more stability. I realize the added stress on ball joints and bearings. I'm wondering if there are any other concerns? Any input is greatly appreciated!

[Gwbarm]

The Suzuki Quadsport LT230S (commonly referred to as the LT230 and also the "little brother" to the LT250R) was the first sport variety all-terrain vehicle sold in 1985.

It is powered by an overhead cam 2-valve 229 cc ("230") 4-stroke single-cylinder engine. It has a 5-speed manual clutch / manual shift drive train with reverse. The final drive is by 520-pitch chain. In 1st gear (stock) the quad would go: 16.7 mph (26.9 km/h); 2nd: 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h); 3rd: 32.2 mph (51.8 km/h); 4th: 41.9 mph (67.4 km/h); and finally in 5th gear the bike would go: 51.6 mph (83.0 km/h). It features hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, and independent double A-frame front suspension. The front A-arm suspension provided 6.3in of wheel travel. The rear is a solid axle. All the shocks are preload adjustable. The LT230 features a side-kick style starter, a feature not commonly seen on any kick start bike. The LT230 weighed in at only 309 lbs. The original retail price for the 230 was $1,969. In 1987, Suzuki released a slightly altered version known as the LT230E. It featured a semi-automatic transmission that had a different shift pattern than other listed models, electric start and recoil pull-start backup. After the LT230S' discontinuation in 1988, the LT230E remained in production until 1993. Suzuki also produced, for a period of two years, the LT250S. The suspension on the LT250S is a progressive rate with more travel. The LT250S is also wider and longer. The LT250S, although meant to replace the 230, was cut from production in 1990, the second and last year of their production.

[kawasig]

I appreciate the info! But the lt230 quad sport is  completely different from Mine. This is a shaft drive utility with semi auto and a dual range transmission. No rear shocks at all. Huge back rack that connects to the foot pegs and has two plastic storage boxes mounted underneath. I can't seem to find any specs on it. 

[Gwbarm]

Sorry, by the description I wasn’t sure which one you had

[kawasig]

No worries? They make so many models of the lt 230 it's hard to figure. I have found the Quad Runner is a semi auto, E is electric start and G stands for shaft drive. So Mine is a Quad Runner lt 230 GE, but the Dual Range trans makes it rare. They only made them in 86&87 from what I found. But Nothing on specs. They rear suspension is just the 25x12x9 tires and I believe some rubber bushings in the frame, no shocks. I would like to find the weight, capacities, ECT. I'm also looking for a shop manual for this and My Bayou 220 Kawasaki. 

[Mech]

There's a service manual for that.. In the manuals section.

[kawasig]

Thank You for the info! I will check that out. 

[littleguy]

Just looking up some pictures of that unit, looks cool!

[RadRob]

I have a 1987 lt230 quad sport I think. Is there a difference in quad sport vs quad runner?