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trucker101
11-04-2011, 12:57 AM
I didn't have any photos of mine to post before, before but I do now. As you can see it is & will be a work in progress. I will be needing to redo or get a new seat asap as the high quality shopping bag will wear out soon I'm sure. Next will be front brakes because the guy I bought it from took them out. I've only had it a few weeks now & got it for $600.:)

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7276/hpim5202.jpg (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/hpim5202.jpg/)

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5089/hpim5203.jpg (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/hpim5203.jpg/)

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1331/hpim5204.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/hpim5204.jpg/)

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/9122/hpim5205.jpg (http://img577.imageshack.us/i/hpim5205.jpg/)

tri again
11-04-2011, 08:14 AM
NICE mocheen you got there.
Nicer looking than most of mine for sure.

Soak that front axle with penetrant where it goes thru the aluminum for a few weeks before you take it apart.

Also check the gear oil in the rear differential immeDiately.
There's only 3 point 3 ounces in there and it needs every drop.
They also like to allow water in there so check/change it.

I've seen seat covers for 29$ but I made a nice one with cheap black vinyl and a hairdryer
to stretch it nicely.

Most versatile trikes in the world.

UPfreebird
11-04-2011, 11:48 AM
Are ya loving the 250ES?
I am thinking about buying one.
Some dude I know has one for sale.
He wants $500 for it, but said he would sell it to me for $400.
I believe it is complete with all plastics/tank/lights, new battery, etc..

trucker101
11-04-2011, 02:01 PM
NICE mocheen you got there.
Nicer looking than most of mine for sure.

Soak that front axle with penetrant where it goes thru the aluminum for a few weeks before you take it apart.

Also check the gear oil in the rear differential immeDiately.
There's only 3 point 3 ounces in there and it needs every drop.
They also like to allow water in there so check/change it.

I've seen seat covers for 29$ but I made a nice one with cheap black vinyl and a hairdryer
to stretch it nicely.

Most versatile trikes in the world.

Thanks for the tips.This is the first trike I've ever had anything to do with. For the diff, just regular 80/90 or should I use something else? I haven't had a chance to search the forum yet. I may make a cover like you did, not sure yet.

trucker101
11-04-2011, 02:04 PM
Are ya loving the 250ES?
I am thinking about buying one.
Some dude I know has one for sale.
He wants $500 for it, but said he would sell it to me for $400.
I believe it is complete with all plastics/tank/lights, new battery, etc..I am thoroughly enjoying riding it & if it was me I would get that one thats for sale (they ain't making anymore) LOL

TatTooL23
11-04-2011, 02:36 PM
yeah a complete one for $400 is a good deal. pick it up.

nice seat for now man. whatever works. just becareful not to slide off it in a corner, lol.

tri again
11-05-2011, 02:09 AM
Thanks for the tips.This is the first trike I've ever had anything to do with. For the diff, just regular 80/90 or should I use something else? I haven't had a chance to search the forum yet. I may make a cover like you did, not sure yet.
80-90 depends on your local temp.
It SHOULD say 'hypoid' indicating the slipperiness because, by design,
the ring and pinion slide against each other.
altho lots of cars use regular motor oil for gearboxes.

Manuals are free in the world class help section and the orig owners manuals are just fun to read
and have maintenance info too.
Best to follow what the design engineers say.

MOST important is that there is some oil in it and not water poisoned like chocolate milk.