Found another cheap take out motor...

[Dirtcrasher]

I never paid more than 900$ shipped for a new take out 350X motor, now they run 2500$ to 3K! And prices for everything just seem to he going crazy. Even California trikes are now in the 3K range, IDK if that's everywhere, but its started.

I've still got a few of these I may never use, who knows.

Anyhow IDK why no one had grabbed this, I found it 2 or 3 days in and offered him 500$ with free shipping and he took it. I've got numerous top ends because I buy heads and rocker boxes whenever I see them for a fair price.

Story was that he didn't know if it was new, but it came from a school. He wouldn't guarantee any of it, but I was 99.9% sure I was looking at a new take out motor. And I've torn it down, its perfect...

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[ATC King]

I know where one 350X engine is sitting on a work bench, collecting dust, like it has for years. Not new, but supposedly ran, just smoked a little.

I haven't been able to buy it. Typical story, some guy left it years ago with another project but hasn't returned to get the spare engine. I ask about it regularly, but not happening...yet. I just want to get it back in the hands of someone who'll use it.

Still has the oil cooler attached.


Yes, trike prices are insane. I wonder how many are just a passing fancy for people with money, who'll loose interest with it in a year. Really nice, decades newer, used dirt bikes sell for less.

[MrConcdid]

Along these lines, motor issues, and parts availability, has anyone swapped a 400ex motor into a 350x? I like originality, but at some point with high cost/availability I would think a transplant with a different yet comparable engine would be accepted. I'm not talking a lesser engine, but an equal or more powerful, still hand clutch. What options are there, is there any build thread showcasing the swap?

Nice score Dirtcrasher.

thanks,
MrC.

[Arky-X]

Along these lines, motor issues, and parts availability, has anyone swapped a 400ex motor into a 350x? I like originality, but at some point with high cost/availability I would think a transplant with a different yet comparable engine would be accepted. I'm not talking a lesser engine, but an equal or more powerful, still hand clutch. What options are there, is there any build thread showcasing the swap?

Nice score Dirtcrasher.

thanks,
MrC.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ighlight=400ex


With SxS now taking over, 4-wheelers have become a dime a dozen. If you just want something to ride, a 4-wheeled animal is about as practical as any since they can be had cheap.
But yes, finding affordable parts for these take some effort so you have to adapt.
I gave my original 85 350X engine away to one of my son's friend for one of his projects but still have 2 take-offs. Bought them in the 90s so got them "on the cheap."

[Dirtcrasher]

People say the 400EX is less powerful than the ATC 350X Must be in the head design...