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Thread: Alt 185 with suspension?

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    Alt 185 with suspension?

    So I have this Alt 185 and I've seen something on here about front suspension. How was it done?

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    This is what you should shoot for. This is the baddest ALT125 I've ever seen!
    It has a HPATC front triple.
    * 1978 ATC 90/180 Pauter PJ1 / Springer "Team BAPP" Bike *

    * 1980 ATC 110/180 "Danny's Machine Works" 3D Sprint Dune Bike *

    * Nicholson 500 Race Bike *

    * HPATC Yamaha RD350 "Big Moe" Trike *

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    that thing is sick, however...
    i consider myself to be the alt guy (i have all of them)
    i would not molest such a rare bike, it was only made 1 year!!
    buying a 200x would be easier, cheaper and still beat a suspended alt.
    my advice buy a 200x keep the alt stock.
    Suzuki ALT 50: Skeeter
    Suzuki ALT 50: full suspension kit: the grasshopper
    Suzuki ALT 125: The Toad
    Suzuki ALT 160: Was a Quad runner 160: The Tri-Runner
    Suzuki ALT 185: The Warthog
    1979 Subaru brat: daily driver almost 400k runs strong

    NEED ALT 50 SEAT PAN

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    Bolt on mods such as front suspension can be reversed. It's not molesting it. And if you ask me, finding a rare bike, and making it even more rare by finding aftermarket kits and parts increase the cool factor tremendously and the price also reflects that.

    And let's face it, they are not the most desirable trikes (alt's in general). I still like them and think they are cool as heck though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghostv2 View Post
    Bolt on mods such as front suspension can be reversed. It's not molesting it. And if you ask me, finding a rare bike, and making it even more rare by finding aftermarket kits and parts increase the cool factor tremendously and the price also reflects that.

    And let's face it, they are not the most desirable trikes (alt's in general). I still like them and think they are cool as heck though.
    try ebaying a modded trike vs stock and tell me if you get any money back you put in.... it will decrease the value, someone who is looking for a alt 185 either because they had one as a kid or just want it due to its rareity will not want one built for someone elses style, i say this because i am that guy.
    na there not that great btw lol
    Suzuki ALT 50: Skeeter
    Suzuki ALT 50: full suspension kit: the grasshopper
    Suzuki ALT 125: The Toad
    Suzuki ALT 160: Was a Quad runner 160: The Tri-Runner
    Suzuki ALT 185: The Warthog
    1979 Subaru brat: daily driver almost 400k runs strong

    NEED ALT 50 SEAT PAN

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    There is exceptions, as your stating. Complete, OEM, collector condition. Then yes, please do not change anything.

    But a run of the mill alt, worn in, mod it all you want I guess.

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    i guess its his choice no matte what we advise. the alt depending on cond is worth 400-1200 in working order that would easily bring a atc200 or similar which are better trikes altogether
    Suzuki ALT 50: Skeeter
    Suzuki ALT 50: full suspension kit: the grasshopper
    Suzuki ALT 125: The Toad
    Suzuki ALT 160: Was a Quad runner 160: The Tri-Runner
    Suzuki ALT 185: The Warthog
    1979 Subaru brat: daily driver almost 400k runs strong

    NEED ALT 50 SEAT PAN

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    Quote Originally Posted by hawaiirider View Post
    try ebaying a modded trike vs stock and tell me if you get any money back you put in.... it will decrease the value

    I sold this trike on Ebay for almost 1700 dollars. No way it would have even gotten 1000 if it were stock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DohcBikes View Post
    I sold this trike on Ebay for almost 1700 dollars. No way it would have even gotten 1000 if it were stock.

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    wow!
    i stand corrected, im just speaking from my personal experience, any modded bike i had didnt bring much, all the stock ones i sold went for way more than i ever expected... sux to be me...
    Suzuki ALT 50: Skeeter
    Suzuki ALT 50: full suspension kit: the grasshopper
    Suzuki ALT 125: The Toad
    Suzuki ALT 160: Was a Quad runner 160: The Tri-Runner
    Suzuki ALT 185: The Warthog
    1979 Subaru brat: daily driver almost 400k runs strong

    NEED ALT 50 SEAT PAN

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