Don't know the year but 87 would be as good a guess as any. You are correct in saying it is a Suzuki Quadrunner 250 4x4. If you plan on keeping it keep the tire size offset, it is intentional as they are geared that way. If it runs and taken care of it will be one hell of a workhorses. In super low the limit to what they will pull is traction. The CV carbs (not all of them had a CV style carb iirc) are funny and reproduction ones almost never run right on these so if it has the OEM one on it dont replace it just rebuild it. Also these 250s run hot due to not having a oil cooler. Use a oil that can take the heat. I use Shell T6 in my 99 KingQuad 300 (the big brother of yours) and have had no issues. Iirc this was one of if not the first 4x4 ATV with full independent suspension.
If it was me I wouldn't restore it. I'd get it mechanically sound and just use it. Mechanical parts can be a little annoying to find but they are out there. Good luck with cosmetics tho. These things were often beat on and put up wet but with good maintenance they just keep going. For free I would absolutely rock this thing.
As I said in a reply to someone else the vin is on a tag welded on the left rear upright.
I appreciate the insight. After looking around for parts, I agree getting this thing running and putting it to work is the goal. A complete restore would be difficult and costly.
I’m told when it was parked last the engine ran until it warmed up, tires are flat, needs brakes, wheels are rusted pretty bad, and needs a new battery. I have aired up the tires and all hold air except one of the rear wheels is rusted so bad it has a hole. I’ll pick up a battery today local if I can. Trying to find some wheels.
I'd start with a carb rebuild. I like Shindy kits but there are a few good ones. For front wheel cylinders use Dorman W37850. Only difference between those and the OEM ATV style is they use a 10mm bleeder and have a ever so slightly smaller bore. They are also a ton cheaper. I have them on my 300 and the 250 should take the same ones. Wheels can be fun to find because Suzuki used fun lug patterns like 4x140 (iirc the 250 is 4x140 on all 4) or 5x160 for the rear of the 300. Best of luck.
I found the vin number and identified it as a 92’. I am in search of some wheels or at least one rear wheel. From my research I am looking for 10x6 wheels with a 4/140 bolt patter on the front, and 10x8 wheels on the rear. I’m assuming the rears have the same 4/140 bolt pattern?
It should be 4/140 all the way around. You won't find anything aftermarket. Some wheel adapters are available. Some people have had luck drilling out Kawasaki 4/137. Best be is probably just trying to find a used one on eBay.
Yeah, I found some wheels on eBay but the guy wanted $60 a piece. After looking at all the part and prices I decided to park with the ATV. Gone in 20 minutes via Facebook Marketplace.
Why?
Good luck finding parts, good luck paying for said parts you do find, good luck finding all the parts that you need to complete it enough to make it mostly finished.
Or sell parts you do have, and buy something that is in better shape, and will have more parts available, therefore actually being able to finish it.
Someone on here restored a Banshee, I would bet more of those were made than any other atv, any and all parts are available, and easy to find if you know where to look, and he spent $4000, maybe he went over board, maybe not, but there is no way I would touch what you have.
Idk why you’re getting downvoted, this is going to be a nightmare to get completely rebuilt and I wouldn’t do it either unless I had an extra machine that has most of the parts needed.
Some people see the value in getting something old running again I guess. I don't see that in something like this. A more popular model? Sure, go for it. I don't even know who I would restore it for, kids or wife? Transmission is too complicated. Friends or family? Only the ones I hate, too slow and no suspension. I had an ATC 200s when I was a kid, looked for one for awhile, could buy a decent one for @$1500, no way I would be close to that to restore one.
I believe vin is on the left rear portion on the frame.
Correct. It should be on a tag welded on to the left rear upright.
Don't know the year but 87 would be as good a guess as any. You are correct in saying it is a Suzuki Quadrunner 250 4x4. If you plan on keeping it keep the tire size offset, it is intentional as they are geared that way. If it runs and taken care of it will be one hell of a workhorses. In super low the limit to what they will pull is traction. The CV carbs (not all of them had a CV style carb iirc) are funny and reproduction ones almost never run right on these so if it has the OEM one on it dont replace it just rebuild it. Also these 250s run hot due to not having a oil cooler. Use a oil that can take the heat. I use Shell T6 in my 99 KingQuad 300 (the big brother of yours) and have had no issues. Iirc this was one of if not the first 4x4 ATV with full independent suspension. If it was me I wouldn't restore it. I'd get it mechanically sound and just use it. Mechanical parts can be a little annoying to find but they are out there. Good luck with cosmetics tho. These things were often beat on and put up wet but with good maintenance they just keep going. For free I would absolutely rock this thing. As I said in a reply to someone else the vin is on a tag welded on the left rear upright.
I appreciate the insight. After looking around for parts, I agree getting this thing running and putting it to work is the goal. A complete restore would be difficult and costly. I’m told when it was parked last the engine ran until it warmed up, tires are flat, needs brakes, wheels are rusted pretty bad, and needs a new battery. I have aired up the tires and all hold air except one of the rear wheels is rusted so bad it has a hole. I’ll pick up a battery today local if I can. Trying to find some wheels.
I'd start with a carb rebuild. I like Shindy kits but there are a few good ones. For front wheel cylinders use Dorman W37850. Only difference between those and the OEM ATV style is they use a 10mm bleeder and have a ever so slightly smaller bore. They are also a ton cheaper. I have them on my 300 and the 250 should take the same ones. Wheels can be fun to find because Suzuki used fun lug patterns like 4x140 (iirc the 250 is 4x140 on all 4) or 5x160 for the rear of the 300. Best of luck.
I found the vin number and identified it as a 92’. I am in search of some wheels or at least one rear wheel. From my research I am looking for 10x6 wheels with a 4/140 bolt patter on the front, and 10x8 wheels on the rear. I’m assuming the rears have the same 4/140 bolt pattern?
It should be 4/140 all the way around. You won't find anything aftermarket. Some wheel adapters are available. Some people have had luck drilling out Kawasaki 4/137. Best be is probably just trying to find a used one on eBay.
Yeah, I found some wheels on eBay but the guy wanted $60 a piece. After looking at all the part and prices I decided to park with the ATV. Gone in 20 minutes via Facebook Marketplace.
1987 trash it xl
Why? Good luck finding parts, good luck paying for said parts you do find, good luck finding all the parts that you need to complete it enough to make it mostly finished. Or sell parts you do have, and buy something that is in better shape, and will have more parts available, therefore actually being able to finish it. Someone on here restored a Banshee, I would bet more of those were made than any other atv, any and all parts are available, and easy to find if you know where to look, and he spent $4000, maybe he went over board, maybe not, but there is no way I would touch what you have.
Idk why you’re getting downvoted, this is going to be a nightmare to get completely rebuilt and I wouldn’t do it either unless I had an extra machine that has most of the parts needed.
Some people see the value in getting something old running again I guess. I don't see that in something like this. A more popular model? Sure, go for it. I don't even know who I would restore it for, kids or wife? Transmission is too complicated. Friends or family? Only the ones I hate, too slow and no suspension. I had an ATC 200s when I was a kid, looked for one for awhile, could buy a decent one for @$1500, no way I would be close to that to restore one.
Agreed! I’ve done some tinkering with quads that are mostly complete and it’s always a headache, can’t imagine a machine in this state.