1990 suzuki DT85, good engine? Weak spots?

A1an

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Anyone got any info good or bad on the above engine, Im looking at one locally but they are a make Ive never dealt with before.

TIA
 

A1an

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Re: 1990 suzuki DT85, good engine? Weak spots?

Nobody got any experience with these motors?
 

Bob_VT

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Re: 1990 suzuki DT85, good engine? Weak spots?

Give it time 24 hr period during a Fri to Sat is slower on iboats. Mondays are the busiest ;)
 

A1an

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Re: 1990 suzuki DT85, good engine? Weak spots?

I bow to local knowledge. ;)
 

bigriver79

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Re: 1990 suzuki DT85, good engine? Weak spots?

I had a DT75 and it was hard to keep the low speed jets clean for some reason. Really more annoying than big problem. Strong motor decent on gas. Choke cylenoid must be FULLY working to crank cold.
 
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