What is it and whats it worth?

[stevensj13]

Well guys, I am looking at a 3 wheeler I can probably get really cheap. The guy said he thinks its a 2 stroke 125. Its a Honda, I know that much. He sent me a picture of it and it seems like an ATC 90 or ATC 110. can anyone ID it for me? Its been painted black. I know Honda never made a 2 stroke 125129877

[tri-z987]

pretty sure its like a 110/90 ect & a 4stroke...worth? maybe $50-100 looks like caca...

[stevensj13]

pretty sure its like a 110/90 ect & a 4stroke...worth? maybe $50-100 looks like caca...

Exactly what I thought. The guy said he wants atleast $100 for it. I'm trying to work out a trade deal. If anything I'll swap a Lifan 127cc engine I have sitting around into it.

[TatTooL23]

Don't do it. It's not worth it. If it looks like that I'm sure a ton is wrong with it.

[thestud25]

Exactly what I thought. The guy said he wants atleast $100 for it. I'm trying to work out a trade deal. If anything I'll swap a Lifan 127cc engine I have sitting around into it.

What do you need for the lifan?

[zackwhite]

do it theres more then 100 worth of parts there.and it will run again i can tell u that

[zackwhite]

and its either a 90 or 110

[dougspcs]

I think the question isn't what is it?? The question what isn't it..part lawnmower, tank from ?, seat and fenders?

It is a true Frankentrike..and definitely with the other guys. Not a 2 stoke..4 stroke 90/110

Nothing pretty about that..walk away.

[Sparkplugkid]

junk i would stay far away looks like a 250r seat and tank though not sure

[stevensj13]

junk i would stay far away looks like a 250r seat and tank though not sure

if it is an R seat than thats great for me, I need a sear for my R...

[Vealmonkey]

Stevens, don't ask everyone else what the trike is worth, what's it worth to you personally? When people first get into this hobby, they feel that they have to rescue every forlorn basket case in the world. Well, you don't. Please don't think you'll get rich buying and selling machines, as for the most part, you won't. Get yourself a nice machine and learn how to ride it and wrench on it. Make sure you have a shop manual and a nice set of tools that includes decent ft/lb and in/lb torque wrenches. Don't load yourself up with a bunch of stuff you don't really want. The hobby is here to be enjoyed. There are nice people on here to meet to ride with and wrench with and socialize with as well. And remember, something is only worth what you or someone else is willing to pay for it. There are tons of people on here that will be the first to jump in and say a trike is worth a fortune or a part is worth a fortune that don't know what they are talking about. US 90 tires are great evidence of that mentality as well as Tiger trikes. Don't listen to them. They will tell you not to turn your trike into a quad. They will tell you what color to make your trike. Do what you want. Have fun. Don't believe everthing people tell. Even me. You won't be hurting my feelings at all. If you are worried about what a trike is worth or what it is, then stay away from it. You'll learn in time. You are young and just getting started. Get your 250r running and enjoy it.

[stevensj13]

Stevens, don't ask everyone else what the trike is worth, what's it worth to you personally? When people first get into this hobby, they feel that they have to rescue every forlorn basket case in the world. Well, you don't. Please don't think you'll get rich buying and selling machines, as for the most part, you won't. Get yourself a nice machine and learn how to ride it and wrench on it. Make sure you have a shop manual and a nice set of tools that includes decent ft/lb and in/lb torque wrenches. Don't load yourself up with a bunch of stuff you don't really want. The hobby is here to be enjoyed. There are nice people on here to meet to ride with and wrench with and socialize with as well. And remember, something is only worth what you or someone else is willing to pay for it. There are tons of people on here that will be the first to jump in and say a trike is worth a fortune or a part is worth a fortune that don't know what they are talking about. US 90 tires are great evidence of that mentality as well as Tiger trikes. Don't listen to them. They will tell you not to turn your trike into a quad. They will tell you what color to make your trike. Do what you want. Have fun. Don't believe everthing people tell. Even me. You won't be hurting my feelings at all. If you are worried about what a trike is worth or what it is, then stay away from it. You'll learn in time. You are young and just getting started. Get your 250r running and enjoy it.

You're right Vealmonkey. To me, its not worth more than $75. I'll go there and check it out and if it runs and drives and is structurally solid I will tell him $75 or I walk. I want it because its something less scary than a 250r to learn on, Something smaller with less power and I can throw around a bit easier. I'll put a lot more thought into it for sure.

[Vealmonkey]

In a couple weeks time, you'll own that 250r. And really if your not scared of any trike that you get on to ride it, then don't get on it. Cause if you don't keep a little fear as to what can happen, then you will lose respect for the machine and it will bite you. Don't let the fear paralyze you, but let it make you always think ahead. And please wear a helmet at all times. And when you get some experience on the 250r, then the next time you pass through MD on rte 95, then you can come take the Tigers for a spin. Just start out learning the clutch on the 250r and riding around in 1st gear and go from there.

[stevensj13]

In a couple weeks time, you'll own that 250r. And really if your not scared of any trike that you get on to ride it, then don't get on it. Cause if you don't keep a little fear as to what can happen, then you will lose respect for the machine and it will bite you. Don't let the fear paralyze you, but let it make you always think ahead. And please wear a helmet at all times. And when you get some experience on the 250r, then the next time you pass through MD on rte 95, then you can come take the Tigers for a spin. Just start out learning the clutch on the 250r and riding around in 1st gear and go from there.

Sounds like a plan :beer

[Sparkplugkid]

if it is an R seat than thats great for me, I need a sear for my R...

looks like a 3rd gen though

[stevensj13]

looks like a 3rd gen though

Yeah. Right now I have a TRX125 seat tie-strapped on my R so I'm not picky lol

[Vealmonkey]

You better start being picky. If some of those tie straps break, you won't be happy. Instead of spending money on another trike, get shopping for parts that you need. What kind of budget are we talking here? I can find ya parts.

[stevensj13]

You better start being picky. If some of those tie straps break, you won't be happy. Instead of spending money on another trike, get shopping for parts that you need. What kind of budget are we talking here? I can find ya parts.

Thanks for your help. I'm looking for up to $50 for a seat, $75 for a set of rear plastics, $30 for a front fender. Obviously at those prices I don't expect anything fancy or NOS, just something to keep me from looking like a backwoods idiot when I go out in public with the trike. Seat can have rips/tears ect, plastics can have scratches/oxidization but I would keep away from cracks unless the price was right. trying to keep the whole cosmetic budget under $200, and I have to buy a Suzuki DRZ250 shifter. I learned from the previous owner that he used the shifter off his DRZ250 on the trike and it worked.

[Vealmonkey]

Stevens, at those prices, you ain't expecting nothing my friend. Your not going to find an uncracked rear fender for that, unless there is a super generous member on here who would part with one, and I have to say that's pretty unlikely. A seat for that price, you're better off hitting the lotto that find a seat that would work for that kind of bucks. You have to pay to play my friend. You have a 2 year only machine, and the first of the breed at that. You better pray for some serious divine intervention my friend. LOL In all seriousness, you're going to need a bigger budget than that for the bits you want. You can get away with maier rear fenders, but they will be more than your total budget. A seat with a decent seat pan, more than your alloting money for. If I could find a decent seat pan for that kind of scratch, I would buy them all day, clean them up and get them recovered and make some money. You better get the pry bar out and open up that wallet if you want to get that 250r rolling anywhere near safe to ride.

[stevensj13]

Stevens, at those prices, you ain't expecting nothing my friend. Your not going to find an uncracked rear fender for that, unless there is a super generous member on here who would part with one, and I have to say that's pretty unlikely. A seat for that price, you're better off hitting the lotto that find a seat that would work for that kind of bucks. You have to pay to play my friend. You have a 2 year only machine, and the first of the breed at that. You better pray for some serious divine intervention my friend. LOL In all seriousness, you're going to need a bigger budget than that for the bits you want. You can get away with maier rear fenders, but they will be more than your total budget. A seat with a decent seat pan, more than your alloting money for. If I could find a decent seat pan for that kind of scratch, I would buy them all day, clean them up and get them recovered and make some money. You better get the pry bar out and open up that wallet if you want to get that 250r rolling anywhere near safe to ride.

Crap. Well, its back to the original plan. chop up some old blaster plastics and tie strap down a seat I guess. When I actually get some good money coming in, then I'll buy a seat first.

[Vealmonkey]

Those 81 and 82 250r seat pans are metal, and left out in the elements, they have a tendency to rust out. They can be really tough to find. Maier rear fenders for the 81-82r are listed on ebay for right now, so they are easy enough. Seat pans for the 82 atc185s are the same way, metal and hard to find decent ones. You have to shop around and be prepared to step up and spend some dough-ray-me when you find what you want. Finding certain parts can be brutal sometimes, as more than one member or more than one person on ebay may be looking for that part. It's not personal, it just can be competetive.

[stevensj13]

Yeah, and I understand. We all need parts and more often then not, there are more bike that need parts, then there are parts that need bikes.