What model Yamaha Trike is this?

[unclejemima]

Helping a buddy fix up a old Yamaha Trike. It has been painted (all the decals are gone) and missing a good amount of parts, but the engine is in good shape. Only problem, we have NO idea what model/year it is to get parts for.

The VIN is 24W-006859

It has shaft drive, front suspension but no rear suspension, so it is not a 225 DX

I'm pretty sure it is a 225 thou, but not certain.

Thanks!

[MonroeMike]

24W-006859 = 1983 YTM200E (K) Yamahauler

[unclejemima]

Thanks MonroeMike.

Is it actually called a Yamahauler? Is that like "big red" from Honda?

Just curious, is it slotted below the 225DX in the model line? I have no idea about Yamaha trikes, but I'm assuming its more entry level than the 225DX, geared toward utility work and less expensive MSRP when new. Is this a correct statement?

What other Yamaha trike models existed in 1983?

Thanks,
-mark

[MonroeMike]

I believe it's a nickname, like Big Red, (though I have seen it called that on some parts sites). It's usually listed as YTM200e.

Here's the other 83 models.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/1983yamahaspecpage.shtml

[unclejemima]

Cool. Thanks! Seems the 83-84 specs are WAY different for the Yamahauler. The 83 weights 271lbs and MSRP was $1449, but the 84 Yamhauler was 322lbs and $1729 new. Was there a big model change in 1984 to the Yamahauler?

[MonroeMike]

The 83 200e weight is entered wrong, it should say 322 lbs.

(It's shows the ytm200K and L as having reverse also, which are incorrect).

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/files/Sads/sYam1985TriMotos4.jpg

[unclejemima]

Gotcha. So it was pretty much a mid to high end utility trike that cost and weighed roughly the same as the 1983 225 DX in 1983, but did not have rear suspension.
Thanks! Now I know what I'm working with!

[MonroeMike]

I have more info, I'll send it.

Check your PM's

[Rural Newfie By]

Sweet! I just figured out my 200E is a 1985 200ERN, Electric start and reverse!

Thanks for the links mike.

[rickybudz]

Sweet! I just figured out my 200E is a 1985 200ERN, Electric start and reverse!

Thanks for the links mike.

I have to say, That is one nice ride you acquired! That's why I have one in my collection!

[Rural Newfie By]

Yeah it sure is an upgrade from my yt125!

[buckyinthesky]

does anyone know if the front fork and triple tree from a 1985 225 will fit a 85 YTM200ER