Bringing Home A 85 250SX Tonight!

[DasUberKraut]

I found a 85 250SX on eBay for $500 OBO. Local pickup only. He's just under two hours away. I offered $400. He accepted. I feel it's a decent deal. It's missing the seat and has a known bad carb. It definitely has potential. What ya say boys? Another one saved? I love my Auto-X. But everybody wants bigger , right? From what I hear the SX is a very desireable machine. Hi - Lo, with reverse correct? Better pics to come.

[MRSOUND]

Great machines. No high/lo but 1st is geared fairly low. Reverse yes. Carbs can be a little salty to pick up.

[Chopsaw]

No Hi / Lo has reverse shaft drive . Ist gear is pretty low . Was it on fire ?

Cant get all the pics to work . Does it run ?
Looks like headlight and front fender have been changed . You're gonna like that one for sure .

[New2Tri-Z]

Looks good, I have been looking at a local one guy is asking $800 obo, was hoping to steal it for around $5-$600 (just waiting for taxes). I am no expert on these machines but from what I read the 85 sx is less desirable because of the rear differential seal?? Apparently they take on water easy. I have found a few 86's around but they are either junk or way too pricey!!! here is a link to the one near me http://redding.craigslist.org/mcy/4278446821.html. I am looking for a trail/hunting trike to hang with my quad partners on the trails in deer season.

[UPNATM]

Sweet! Craigslist right? I think I may have seen it on there. If its a good runner, then you cant beat the $400 price. Keep us posted on your progress!
Talk to Jim (FlyingW) if you need carb help.

[Flyingw]

The 86s have just as much water intrusion as the 85. Honda's casting change to the diff and axle tubes didn't fix crap but with a little silicone and elbow grease, that can be minimized. It looks like the battery either exploded or caught on fire but that's easily fixed.

[NeverLift]

Good work. I've been looking for one of these also. There's a few 85's on craigs in Minneapolis but holding out for an 86.

[DasUberKraut]

eBay find. He said it ran but a customer needed a carb for his SX. So they swapped them. I don't know if it was on fire or ned. I tend to buy sight unseen (other than pics). I don't really go through water. Trails and ice. I have an XR250R carb on hand still. I was going to see if it's comparable.

[Flyingw]

I have four rebuilt carbs on my shelf if you need one. I also have two sets of OD Green plastic for sale as an option.

[wisconsinite]

He had it on craigslist also. That's the guy just north of medford, right? He's got a buttload of trikes for sale on c-list, prolly has some parts too. You might want to bring some extra $$ in case you find something interesting. Good luck with it, sx's are like tanks!

[captainweezy]

Im pretty sure i have a seat if you need one. No carb though. Get one from Jim.

[redsox]

the sx is the cat's pajamas. you're going to love it. have flyingw set you up with a carb. he is a madman. there are a million good threads on just about every aspect of that machine.

[DasUberKraut]

Well she's home. She's a little bit more rough than pictures showed. That's to be expected. Plastics are toast. Missing the dash. No headlight, just the shell. Left brake lever snapped off. Looks like I'll be cleaning up some wiring as well. Gas tank is bone dry and rattles. Kinda leary to look inside. Missing a few other things here and there. My goal is for it to be a rider by summer. Then my woman can ride the Auto-X.

[King Trikester]

Defiantly had potential. Make sure you post before and after pics when your finished

[UPNATM]

Now that I'm done with my project SX, I have some parts left over. I can help you out on the dash, and the left brake perch/lever if need be. Pm me if your interested.