New and First Time 3 Wheeler Owner - Yamaha 225DX

[Halligan86]

I picked up a 1984 variant for $375. Pictures are below. I need some parts and looking for the “where do you get them” too.

1. I need a carb rebuild kit
2. Foam element for the filter
3. Screws for the air box
4. Grips for the handle bars

https://imgur.com/a/DeSqgpz

[ironchop]

Man that's in fantastic shape! I can't answer any of those questions but someone else will soon... Until then I uploaded your pics here for easier viewing



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[350for350]

For 1, 2, and 4, I would suggest Ebay. You will need to buy a carb rebuild kit for a Timberwolf. For 3, they are available on Partzilla for $.85 each if you mean the screws that hold the access door onto the air box. I would also suggest Ebay for a #5-where can I get some decent rear tires for this? Those tires are hard and don't get very good traction. They are also known for leaking air out through the tires. Most of us on here ditch those tires as quickly as we can.

[ps2fixer]

I never heard the trail pros having a leaking air issue. My uncle had a set of them on his 85 or 86 Honda TRX125 and that thing went everywhere, mud, snow, upside down, you name it. Eventually the spines in the hub gave out and he drove it with only 1 wheel spinning for a few months before he welded the hub on. He had that machine 15+ years with the same set of tires on it. They are very stiff and heavy, but longevity they last forever. The only way I've ever seen a set worn out is from people driving on the road a lot.

I'd rather have trail pros instead of these.... I have like 4 or 5 sets of them anyone want to trade xD. Horrible tire for a 3 wheeler unless it's under powered or you never slide the rear end around. The one machine with the odd ball tires I got the tires super cheap new $100 for the set so couldn't pass them up, machine came with OEM tires dry rotted to death.


As for parts, I always check a dealership site like partzilla.com if it's in production yet, if not jump to ebay. If you have the room, it never hurts buying a 2nd machine for parts and is generally the most cost effective way to stock pile parts.

[patblkwell]

Very nice 225dx you have there! I love mine, they ride like a Cadillac on the trail. I recently put some these tires on mine and they work awesome... They're kind of wide and grab everything on the trail... Would highly recommend them.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F202031657640

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[Halligan86]

I turned the google machine on. But I can’t find a good “how-to” on changing oil. I had a KLR650. Is there a oil filter behind the side case.

[ps2fixer]

Looks like it has an oil screen like the 200 series Honda engines. Here's a pic from a Clymer manual, pretty generic info, doesn't even say DX on the YTM225 model. I prefer the OEM supplied manuals, but this should be an accurate photo of where it's located... I think?


https://i.gyazo.com/15cf98b737cc9834...f91351789e.jpg

You can get a copy of the manual from the link below. Just look for the 225 as the link doesn't mention DX either.

http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/

[maxdallasfan]

It has an oil screen and spring. You will curse a few times trying to get them back in while screwing on the cover plate.