I want another trike but don't know what to get!!

[dougspcs]

Well after this recent spree of trike buying and selling I have settled to a decent lineup of machines..

ATC110, 250sx, 250es, and a 350x..I tried the 250r thing but it just didn't suit my riding style. Maybe I'm just getting old but screaming along the trail wasn't for me, especially when I want to ride with my kids. The 350 is lots!!

Anyway after saying I was good and had them all, I can feel the 'creature' rearing it's ugly head and the urge to buy something new is coming back..so like a crack junk trying to score his next fix I'm back in the CL/Kijiji listings looking..

Trouble is what can I buy that isn't alot like what I already have?? Or do I just start doubling up as I have with my Big Reds..god I love those machines!!

Ideas??

[bkm]

What about playing with a 70?

[tommerp]

Spread your wings (or trim them :P ) and try out some Yammies or Kawi's....

[zzmegad]

225dx or atc70 or zinger

[dougspcs]

Not sure about the 70 thing..I know they are big(figuratively). But then again, so am I. At the 6'3" the 'gorilla in a clown car' factor as another member put it would be really high.

Now the Yamaha thing..I have always liked the looks of the 225dx/dr. How are they? Do they have a rear suspension?

Hard for me to look away from the Honda's but, maybe there is something there to consider..

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/2511449664.html

This one caught my eye, but I don't know much about them.

[bkm]

I am die hard Honda, but I will have a Tecate and a Tri-Z one of these days.

[pcollins]

You said you have kids? What age? The 70 might suit them or a 90, 110.

[zzmegad]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?131941-Thoughts-on-why-most-prefer-250SX-over-225DX-DR

Since you have the 250's already Id at least try out the 225

[keister]

ATC 185 / 200's are great hardtail trail riders - probably even moreso if riding with kids.
Something of that size might fill the gap between the 110 and the fully suspended machines.

Also, what about a 200X?

[Nubbinz]

try a honda us90, always have liked the looks of them, it would be a nice collectors piece and would be able to ride with the 110 pretty easy

[dougspcs]

My youngest is 11 and not a small 11 either..5'5". The ATC110 I have doesn't see alot of use since she has laid claim on the Big Red, hence the reason I bought a second one. No one wants to ride the little machine...

The 200x isn't my 1st choice because I already have the 350x and I'm the only one who can ride the manual clutch machines..but I have also been looking at the 185/200/200e/200m as a possibility.

[hillbilly 200x]

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-ATVs-Yamaha-Tri-Moto-4-Wheeler-W0QQAdIdZ299631356

[Mosh]

Not sure about the 70 thing..I know they are big(figuratively). But then again, so am I. At the 6'3" the 'gorilla in a clown car' factor as another member put it would be really high.

Now the Yamaha thing..I have always liked the looks of the 225dx/dr. How are they? Do they have a rear suspension?



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My brother is 6'2 and rides a 70 with a 125 engine in it. Those things are just fun, especially when you drop a big pitbike engine in them.

I had a 225 DX..Awesome ride. They can do Big red type chores, but still sporty enough for some good trail riding and not as heavy as a BR.
They have suspension front and rear, but hardly anything to brag at. I would say only about 5 inches of travel.

[1984 honda 200s]

...i could sell you my 84 200s, all original excellent shape, new rear tires, lower rod bearing went...

[jays375]

Now you said no to the 200X.You might want to consider a 86-87 model year.They run alot better than the previous years.Plus the kids would really enjoy and learn a manual clutch.I am by no means small and like my 86 alot.

[squirrel1182]

What about a kawasaki klt? there good trikes. mines always got me out of the woods in one piece just not the quad it was dragging...

[dougspcs]

Now you said no to the 200X.You might want to consider a 86-87 model year.They run alot better than the previous years.Plus the kids would really enjoy and learn a manual clutch.I am by no means small and like my 86 alot.

Now that has an interesting sound to it, problem is my area has so few. Lots of 83-85..I cant recall seeing a 86-87!

[dougspcs]

What about a kawasaki klt? there good trikes. mines always got me out of the woods in one piece just not the quad it was dragging...

Don't know a thing about them, I'll look them up on the Internet.

[Modding_out]

If you can find a Kawi Klt185 buy it! not only are they rare (more like highly uncommon) there the essence of the words, sport utility.....at least from my point of view.

Very fast on 5 gear for it's bore size and I've towed 500pound load with it in first gear:naughty:......Did I mention it's just as reliable as those "hondas" <_< and shaft driven:w00t:

[little ridder]

Just get a 200x and put a 200s engine in the 200x. That way you have no clutch and it will be a 200s with front and back suspension. The mounts to the engine are the same although I think you would have to customize the foot pegs so the engine will fit but I'm not sure.

[hillbilly 200x]

^^ you need to customize the brake leaver

[dougspcs]

Auto X, KLT, 225DX..yeah I never thought of that one.

Cool..you guys have given me some great ideas..

Thanks, now I got something to look for !!!

What about this..1982 Yamaha Tri Moto YT175, anyone got one of these? There is one in my area for about $700...decent shape

[hillbilly 200x]

hey I will sell you my 84 250r :naughty::naughty::naughty:

[JasonB]

You cant go wrong with those 250SX and big reds. I miss mine :*(

[tommerp]

What about this..1982 Yamaha Tri Moto YT175, anyone got one of these? There is one in my area for about $700...decent shape

Check for the desired ProTec kit on the back end and talk him down... I had a 82 YT175 years and years ago.. very nice quick little bike, fun to ride.

[dougspcs]

hey I will sell you my 84 250r :naughty::naughty::naughty:

Thanks hillbilly, I just found the 250r wasn't my style..too horny to enjoy a ride with the kids!! 350x is just right for that..

[hillbilly 200x]

^^^ ahahaha ya i know I am thinking about letting it go my self. Look what I found http://belleville.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-ATVs-3-WHEELER-FOR-SALE-A-FATHER-AND-SON-PROJECT-FOR-SUMMER-W0QQAdIdZ301097195#

[Vealmonkey]

The klt110's are nice, but they have a weak shifter shaft. The tube frame was way nicer than hondas' 90/110 stamped steel frame. Some parts are the same between the honda and the kawasaki, believe it or not. Some parts are still available from the dealer and others are really super hard to find. They came in red and in black. The years for the klt110 are 84, 85 and 86 and there are subtle differences between the years if you must have exactly like original.

[tri again]

I see 2 or 3 90/110's around as package deals all the time for cheap.

If you have the room, 2 or 3 revivable little ones would be my choice
since they can share parts and they stack so easily in the truck so everyone can ride together.