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ciray01
12-23-2011, 10:01 PM
I spotted this on craigslist. I'm not considering buying it but Is it rare and is it worth the price? Its in beautiful condition and I thought to pass it along. I'm really curious to know the history of this machine. Is what he says true and its worth 7K or is he in fantasy land.


http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/2766610082.html

hoosierlogger
12-23-2011, 10:08 PM
You probably wont find a nicer one, but Damn 7 grand is a lot of cash. They are rare, but not so rare that you dont see 3 or 4 pop up on craigslist each year.

Flossyb20
12-23-2011, 10:15 PM
That guy has been trying to sell that thing for years...now I see why...7K??? Maybe in a crate...

sp8twn
12-23-2011, 10:16 PM
Not 7G worth!!!!! Little bit too expensive.... But nice trike

captainweezy
12-24-2011, 11:58 AM
Maybe $4,000 in a good economy and you would have to hold out for the right buyer. I have to say it is in my opinion extremely nice though.

Dirtcrasher
12-25-2011, 02:10 PM
Maybe $4,000 in a good economy and you would have to hold out for the right buyer. I have to say it is in my opinion extremely nice though.

I agree with everything you said, 100%......

CRAZY70MAN
12-25-2011, 03:27 PM
Probably never see a nicer one than that. Worth 7,000 to someone with that kind of money to toss around I say. Your average utility quad is that much let alone a rare piece such as that. I have one and now I know how much work is in front of me.....lol.... I would venture to say if you took the total of less than 4000 made by number that have been crashed,parted and scrapped you are in the less than 1/2 of the 87's left...just a guess. Someday 7000.00 will never touch that trike in its condition.....someday.My honest middle class workin man's price.......3500.00 as well. Hard one to find in that shape man!!!

Donzi26zx
12-25-2011, 03:59 PM
It is actually my bike, I am just throwing it out there, I really don't want to sell it but just wanted to test the market and figured you never know about some of the collectors out there. It is the cleanest one I have ever seen and I have had and have a bunch of bikes. Here are some more pictures of it. The tank was just refinished by a professional body shop in Shasta white, brand new OEM seat, Kill Switch, powder coated foot pegs and rear skid plate, New OEM rear tires and all the rest is 100% original, also have the title, owners manual, 87 200X brochure. For the right collector there might be some interest, if not I will keep it forever and watch it go up in value.

Dirtcrasher
12-25-2011, 04:10 PM
^ No offense, but I've watched your prices drop on your grab bars and such after countless re-lists........

Maybe you got a great deal on all those parts you bought, but the economy is not there.

Maybe someone would pay 5K, IDK?, but I ride my stuff.

I don't think it will go up in value if it's at 7K in your mind today; UNLESS, the economy gets better and someone has the cash for a beautiful trike.

I'd pay 3K and ride it like I stole it; I'm just not a collector.........

? Why didn't they clear coat over the right side tank decals???

Donzi26zx
12-25-2011, 04:17 PM
I do ride my bikes just not this one, I really could care less if it sells and I don't plan on it. You are also right on the parts they have dropped, I sold a lot of stuff and now the rest is just going to sit for a while in the attic. I helped a lot of people out by buying the parts so people could have a fair shot at getting them. The guy that has the other batch from PA is struggling now to sell what he has for the crazy prices he is asking.

Dirtcrasher
12-25-2011, 04:21 PM
^ Then I would buy his stuff and keep that in the attic also. Unless the world ends, parts will always go up in value.

Now is just not the time for 150$ grab bars; But in time??..................

ezmoney1979
12-25-2011, 04:29 PM
If it were mine it would take $7000 to pry it out of my hands. Nice trike, probably the nicest 200X I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing!!:beer

Dirtcrasher
12-25-2011, 04:39 PM
Maybe the amount of trikes we can own is related to our storage space and time :lol:

Donzi26zx
12-25-2011, 04:44 PM
Thanks guys, I have to many bikes and I need to make room for some new toys. I ride mostly with my daughter, she has a raptor 50 and I ride with her on my Raptor. I was thinking of buying the parts from that guy again but it is just to long of a ride and he wanted to much this time around. He is asking like $275 for a headlight.....not in the economy. I got lucky when I bought the other parts, they sold like hot cakes and for great money.

Merry Christmas!

honda200x1987
12-26-2011, 11:58 PM
Donzi,, your 200X is missing the rear fender "WARNING" decal, I still have a few left.. Also I will post my 1987 200X soon, it is a one owner with the original title from the dealership from WORLD OF POWERSPORTS in Cape Girardeu MO. Even has the original Dealer tag that hung from the handlebars with all the original paperwork. It was nice but I have been making it a mint OEM machine, I have replaced a few parts only because they didn't look new new... You have a very nice one there Donzi and the only MINT MINT zero hour machine I have ever seen went for 12 grand on ebay, it's in my avitar. yes 12 grand, some of you guys might remeber that one.

rjs89ia
12-27-2011, 01:29 AM
one of my friends i used to ride with when i lived in iowa has an 87 200x. him and his brother used to ride it all the time. their dad bought it for em way back when, their dad also has a fresh restored #'s matching 69 Z28. i know they plan to restore the 200x sometime and if they ever need any nos oem parts ill be sure to point em in the right direction. id pay 7k for this trike too, i know that doesnt seem practical too all but everyone has their own view. i appreciate the appearances of my machines and when they look to nice to ride then that really changes the value of it in my eye. i would probably only go as far as starting a mint machine every once in a while to cycle the oil and roll the trike around or slowly ride around on a grass lawn to keep the grease distributed. follow that up with a bath good drying and park it.

aldochina
12-27-2011, 01:33 AM
very nice 200x donzi!! i have to say though, since it is not 100% original, it could deffinately use a polish on the fork lowers and bottom tripple!! be well worth it!!

Donzi26zx
12-27-2011, 04:13 PM
I would love to see pictures of your bike, post them when you get a chance. I do remember seeing the mint 200X go for 12K, they are worth what people are willing to pay for them. I had bunch of OEM parts that I was going to use to make a perfect bike but this bike was so clean that I didn't need any of them........I should have kept the brand new forks I had!

rdlsz24
12-28-2011, 02:01 PM
Shes's a beauty. Looks like it rolled off the showroom floor

Rob

honda200x1987
12-28-2011, 02:39 PM
Here is one pic.. I still have to bolt on the NOS rear axle rear new ohtsu tires and NOS front forks!.. Parts I have replaced already... NOS SEAT, NOS REAR FENDER, NOS HEADLIGHT SWITCH ,NOS SKIDP0LATE, NOS OHTSU FRONT TIRE,ENTIRE SEXHAUST DOWN TO THE HEATSHIELD SCREWS GASKETS ALL ,, little stuff like hand grips nuts bolts etc.. The fuel tank and frame has all original decals and paint..
I would love to see pictures of your bike, post them when you get a chance. I do remember seeing the mint 200X go for 12K, they are worth what people are willing to pay for them. I had bunch of OEM parts that I was going to use to make a perfect bike but this bike was so clean that I didn't need any of them........I should have kept the brand new forks I had!

Donzi26zx
12-28-2011, 04:39 PM
Nice looking bike, did you replace the side engine case? I should have held on to the other parts I had but I sold most of them except for the new OEM rear skid plate and a few other parts. I am thinking these are probably two of the nicest bikes that are left out there.

swampthang
12-28-2011, 04:43 PM
Here is one pic.. I still have to bolt on the NOS rear axle rear new ohtsu tires and NOS front forks!.. Parts I have replaced already... NOS SEAT, NOS REAR FENDER, NOS HEADLIGHT SWITCH ,NOS SKIDP0LATE, NOS OHTSU FRONT TIRE,ENTIRE SEXHAUST DOWN TO THE HEATSHIELD SCREWS GASKETS ALL ,, little stuff like hand grips nuts bolts etc.. The fuel tank and frame has all original decals and paint.. I remember seeing this bike for sale on craigslist before you bought it and still kick my own ass for not grabbing it.:drool:

Donzi26zx
12-28-2011, 04:49 PM
Yeah I bought it out of California and it was featured in a Magazine on Pismo Beach in Cali. The guy really kept it nice and replaced a few OEM things here and there.

250esbigredNY
12-28-2011, 07:10 PM
that is a nice bike but not for $7 grand, only unless if it still in crated then it be worth something. your bike still looks nice, same as mine old 1987 atc 200x mine was in mint cond and all original bike right down to stock tires since 87 & mine bikes has only original 80 hrs on it, i was only 2nd owners but sadly i sold it back in Dec 2003 for $1500 to a happy owner in north Jersey somewhere. i was looking to buy it back. I miss that a great bike.

whyzee
12-28-2011, 07:18 PM
Dam Deeppockets you sure have quite the collection .....holy chit! !!!

Donzi26zx
12-29-2011, 09:24 AM
What's going on Whyzee, you had some nice bikes back in the day.....do you still have anything?

ezmoney1979
12-29-2011, 09:29 AM
that is a nice bike but not for $7 grand, only unless if it still in crated then it be worth something. your bike still looks nice, same as mine old 1987 atc 200x mine was in mint cond and all original bike right down to stock tires since 87 & mine bikes has only original 80 hrs on it, i was only 2nd owners but sadly i sold it back in Dec 2003 for $1500 to a happy owner in north Jersey somewhere. i was looking to buy it back. I miss that a great bike.
Maybe you missed the part where one sold on eBay for $12000, no crate.

250esbigredNY
12-29-2011, 11:32 AM
Maybe you missed the part where one sold on eBay for $12000, no crate where is it? when? how long ago was that bike sold for $12,000? do you have link for it?

always favorite atc 200x from 86-87 only... i sold my 86 200x recently in sept. now i am looking for another nice atc200x again. i miss those great bike and ride awesome.

TatTooL23
12-29-2011, 12:14 PM
that /87 is so nice. i love it. still one of my favorite looking ATC's. hopefully mine will look like that someday....

honda200x1987
12-29-2011, 12:30 PM
Here are a few pictures of the one that sold for 12Gs on eBay, There will be no link to the ebay auction because its over 90 days old. It sold about 2 years ago.. I will see if I can FIND AN OLD THREAD ON IT.. I beleive a member here might own it. 138623138624
Maybe you missed the part where one sold on eBay for $12000, no crate where is it? when? how long ago was that bike sold for $12,000? do you have link for it?

always favorite atc 200x from 86-87 only... i sold my 86 200x recently in sept. now i am looking for another nice atc200x again. i miss those great bike and ride awesome.

Donzi26zx
12-29-2011, 09:35 PM
See that doesn't look that much different then our bikes! I guess a mint 87 200X is a bargain at $7,000 :) On a serious note see if you could find the link I would like to see more pictures of the $12K bike.

Thanks

honda200x1987
12-30-2011, 12:34 AM
Wow I thought a member of 3WW bought the that Zero hour 200X.. HERE is the thread!! >>> http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/47525-My-Brand-NEW-1987-ATC-200x-(time-to-share)?highlight=1987+200x

swampthang
12-30-2011, 05:31 PM
Hummm should I... Ok take a look guys! http://peoria.craigslist.org/mcy/2747420942.html I only have garage space for maybe 1 more atc and I've been holding out for a liquid R so I will share this with ya all!:beer Someone buy this before I change my mind and buy it.

Dirtcrasher
12-30-2011, 07:03 PM
The thing is just the tank/fenders/seat and dash with a key would net you quite a bit of cash back.

I don't advocate parting trikes but I would buy that if it were in my area and steal what I wanted and build up another 200X.......

whyzee
12-30-2011, 07:10 PM
What's going on Whyzee, you had some nice bikes back in the day.....do you still have anything?
what's happening buddy?
I had to sell all my toys in the summer of '09 due to a severely broken wrist. Was in and out if surgeries for about 9months but they were able to save my hand :)
Do you still have your mint R's?

honda200x1987
12-30-2011, 07:36 PM
I would buy iut if I didn't already have one :p It is well worth the price with the OEM plastic intact and looks to be in real good shape and it's only about a 2 hour drive from me!
Hummm should I... Ok take a look guys! http://peoria.craigslist.org/mcy/2747420942.html I only have garage space for maybe 1 more atc and I've been holding out for a liquid R so I will share this with ya all!:beer Someone buy this before I change my mind and buy it.

250esbigredNY
12-30-2011, 07:45 PM
now i see that one with 12 grand of zero hours of that showroom or a brand new one 87 atc200x. that is a serious nice bike as ever...

Donzi26zx
02-02-2012, 09:53 AM
Honda200X87, I am testing the market with my 87 200X, we will see what if anything happens. It would take a good offer to let my bike go.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649&item=200708466049&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1182

honda200x1987
02-02-2012, 10:07 PM
I am curious to see what offer you will get , I would never sell mine, it would take big $ before I would ever think of parting with it .
Honda200X87, I am testing the market with my 87 200X, we will see what if anything happens. It would take a good offer to let my bike go.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649&item=200708466049&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1182

350XJEDI
02-03-2012, 03:59 AM
:naughty:no disrespect ,but if I had that trike I'd ride it like it was meant to be rode trails ,mud ,sand ,water crossings :twisted:,never understood the fun of owning something "TO RARE or SPECAIL " to ride ,or drive ,trailerQueens,show no go = not as much fun as enjoying things , but then thats just me and my 2cent. I have some nice bikes but i get them dirty, ride it you cant take them with you in the end!!:D:beer:crazy:but I do love the pics :pics::pics::cool:

vintagemotorsports
02-03-2012, 09:29 AM
yea the 87 200xs are low production numbers but there is a fair amount of nice ones out there I think because of the fact that people thought about keeping them nice after knowing they would not be made again , still a cool bike though I have restored I think 3 87s to showroom new over the past 10 years all with all nos plastic this is back when i could just order from honda . man I miss those days .. I do have a super low hour 87 for myself that will get restored for my own collection one of these years I have a stock pile of nos parts for it been collecting them for around 8 years now , will be a close to brand new as you could get . here is some pics of the last 87 I did a few years ago Its not finished in the pics but close rear brake not hooked up , tank shroud etc so they are around just stashed in places you would never expect.

honda200x1987
02-03-2012, 09:57 AM
Thanks for sharing the pics mike, loooks perfect! One question, what is the period correct front tire for the 87 200X? p/v or spelled out pro vector and is it a 23.5 OR 24 IN P/V.. WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL SHOWROOM TIRE?

Donzi26zx
02-03-2012, 11:36 AM
Mike, nice pictures that is one sweet looking machine. I do ride some of my other bikes just not this one do to the rarity of it, I have a 250R that I like to ride and a few other 4 wheelers. Where I live there is not many places to ride. I will keep you posted if I get any offers!

aldochina
02-04-2012, 01:36 AM
is the 87 the only one with the red swinger?? i thought the 86 was silver? nice 87's! mike, that is stunning! is the dollar figure for a resto like that anywhere near 5 figures?? Or more like half that?? just curious!

sweetip2000
02-04-2012, 01:53 AM
I spoke to this guy on the phone. Do you really think a 1987 honda 200X is worth 7 grand ?
LoL aerosmith dream on ..... I couldn't even sell my dads Suzuki Volusia street cruiser.
Have fun with your fantasy .........

vintagemotorsports
02-04-2012, 09:15 AM
back when you could still buy all the plastic from honda i could restore one of these alot cheaper but when hunting and buying just the plastic cost over 2K thats just the tip of the iceburg for parts needed to pull off a showroom resto , you would not beleive how fast parts add up its the little things like the correct grommets, bearing , bushings and correct collars and such so easy to have 5K just in parts throughout a build , so to answer your question yes something to this caliber would be in the 5 figures for sure

Dirtcrasher
02-04-2012, 09:51 AM
It's worth it to someone; But our economy is still not so hot.......