Another polaris 3 wheeler owner has joined the gang

[CRAZY70MAN]

Was just too close......fair price..........so I pulled the trigger:crazy::crazy: Rode it around.....will get to it someday:wondering:wondering http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/th_polaris3wheeler.jpg (http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/?action=view&current=polaris3wheeler.jpg)

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/th_PC280102.jpg (http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/?action=view&current=PC280102.jpg)

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/th_PC280103.jpg (http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo321/andyatc70/?action=view&current=PC280103.jpg)

I am in the club!!!!! lol:Bounce:Bounce At least we found another huh.........pretty cool trike...........

[Xowner]

Geez these thing seem to be pouring out of the woodwork

[CRAZY70MAN]

Geez these thing seem to be pouring out of the woodwork

Ya....pretty strange timing considering how few there were??? Bad timing for me but I had to......

[Big Mike]

We need to start a P3 registry here on 3ww, I now want to know how many are here! I know howdy has like 6, I have 1, Tim Keister had 1, Swineheart has 1, you have 1, and I know there is at least 3-4 other that have popped up on here recently.

[jeswinehart]

I-trike just got one.

[Big Mike]

So what do you think John, create a registry? I mean this is one of the rarest trikes among the big producers, so I think we should pay some homage to them on here by seeing how well represented they are on here.

[MIK6]

I have one.. sparrow has 2, that will be mine when he is ready to sell, his have been stripped and painted ready for reassembly for 4years now.. lol

MIK6/ Mike

[CRAZY70MAN]

So what do you think John, create a registry? I mean this is one of the rarest trikes among the big producers, so I think we should pay some homage to them on here by seeing how well represented they are on here.

I am with ya...... always big sparks flyin' when there is an 86 or 87 tecate.....how about us???? More rare than just about every other 3 wheeler??? lol......We indeed need a P3 polaris registry............thanks Mike!!!

[Matt85'350x]

I've got one! Probably just about the best $150 I ever spent. It's currently stripped down and ready for a rebuild.

http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y344/msure462/My%20Polaris%20Trike/2012-01-08_16-00-13_822.jpg

[Big Mike]

So I can start the registry if y'all want. I can compile a spreadsheet with owner name, location, year and serial number then we can design the registry from there and talk Billy into incorporating it into the site.

If yall want, shoot me a PM with the information above and I will start the spreadsheet.

[trizilla]

anybody know for sure if those tripples are ytm 225? i want one of those front racks for my 225.

[atc350xer]

Did 3W3W3W ever sell his 2? One of them was stripped, painted, etc. already...

[Howdy]

Yep, I have 6 P3's right now. My best guess is that only 4 of them will make it onto trails. I might be able to save the other 2 but it will take a lot of $$ for parts / repair and even more time.
Howdy

[CRAZY70MAN]

Yep, I have 6 P3's right now. My best guess is that only 4 of them will make it onto trails. I might be able to save the other 2 but it will take a lot of $$ for parts / repair and even more time.

Howdy

Any manuals around?? I have the owners but , ya know....not a lot there. My swingarm may need the bolts tightened a bit. Anyone? Hey Howdy....what are some more issues to look for on these?? Thanks.......love that thing....

[Howdy]

Any manuals around?? I have the owners but , ya know....not a lot there. My swingarm may need the bolts tightened a bit. Anyone? Hey Howdy....what are some more issues to look for on these?? Thanks.......love that thing....
When you have a "Fleet" you also end up with these things:
Owner manual,
shop manual,
warrenty manual,
sales video,
spare parts,
and a little knowledge. lol

Yes, I have all the above!!

Problematic area's ( things that tend to go bad ) include:
electric starter ( takes about 3-4 hrs to replace properly ), You can find replacements for under $80. You litterally take the machine apart to remove the one little bracket. You have to remove the Rear rack, rear fenders, outer clutch cover, clutch, and inner clutch cover, ect. It is by far the worst P.I.T.A. you will find. Yes, you need special tools to remove the clutch. I'm talking to a company and trying to do a quanity buy cheaper. I'm thinking 5 spare starters for myself. I have to replace 2 that I know of.

Upper back motor mount ( always check all of them ). If the top one goes bad the motor will shift side ways slightly and it will cause inner and outer clutch cover wear ( These 2 parts are over $150 new ). I need 7 of these myself and am trying to figure out how to improve the design without going nuts on cost.

Swing arm bushings: No longer available from Polaris. I had a few sets made ( from improved material ) and yes, I sell them.

Rear brake cable: They tend to break or get gummed up and don't work. Yep, you guessed it. No longer available from Polaris ( 2 used ones on ebay $125 & $99 USED!! ). I am lucky to have found a place to get them re-made and should have 10 NEW cables in about 2-3 weeks. Price looks to be around $75 -$80 range. I will pay less for a New cable than a used one on ebay ( No brainer there ).

Tank emblems: No longer available from Polaris. If your missing one / 2 don't fear new ones are in the works.

Tranny knob ( for putting into reverse, neutal, and forward ): discontinued as well. These will be re-made in the future as well.

Drive belt: I have 2 bad and haven't looked into finding a great replacement yet. When I do, I plan on keeping 2-3 extras on hand.

I know your on the other side of Ohio, but maybe one Saturday ( will be 2-3 weeks before I have a free Saturday ) you could bring you machine over and we could go through it and fix what needs fixing. ;)
Howdy

[MonroeMike]

Here's the service data Andy.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?127123-Polaris-Scrambler-quot-P3-quot-Service-Data

I have a manual too, let me get it uploaded somewhere.

[CRAZY70MAN]

When you have a "Fleet" you also end up with these things:
Owner manual,
shop manual,
warrenty manual,
sales video,
spare parts,
and a little knowledge. lol

Yes, I have all the above!!

Problematic area's ( things that tend to go bad ) include:
electric starter ( takes about 3-4 hrs to replace properly ), You can find replacements for under $80. You litterally take the machine apart to remove the one little bracket. You have to remove the Rear rack, rear fenders, outer clutch cover, clutch, and inner clutch cover, ect. It is by far the worst P.I.T.A. you will find. Yes, you need special tools to remove the clutch. I'm talking to a company and trying to do a quanity buy cheaper. I'm thinking 5 spare starters for myself. I have to replace 2 that I know of.

Upper back motor mount ( always check all of them ). If the top one goes bad the motor will shift side ways slightly and it will cause inner and outer clutch cover wear ( These 2 parts are over $150 new ). I need 7 of these myself and am trying to figure out how to improve the design without going nuts on cost.

Swing arm bushings: No longer available from Polaris. I had a few sets made ( from improved material ) and yes, I sell them.

Rear brake cable: They tend to break or get gummed up and don't work. Yep, you guessed it. No longer available from Polaris ( 2 used ones on ebay $125 & $99 USED!! ). I am lucky to have found a place to get them re-made and should have 10 NEW cables in about 2-3 weeks. Price looks to be around $75 -$80 range. I will pay less for a New cable than a used one on ebay ( No brainer there ).

Tank emblems: No longer available from Polaris. If your missing one / 2 don't fear new ones are in the works.

Tranny knob ( for putting into reverse, neutal, and forward ): discontinued as well. These will be re-made in the future as well.

Drive belt: I have 2 bad and haven't looked into finding a great replacement yet. When I do, I plan on keeping 2-3 extras on hand.

I know your on the other side of Ohio, but maybe one Saturday ( will be 2-3 weeks before I have a free Saturday ) you could bring you machine over and we could go through it and fix what needs fixing. ;)
Howdy

Man that would be great Howdy. I may take ya up on that offer.....thanks for all the info. I will be getting into it soon I imagine.....thanks again. Oh...is the front end a 225dx yamaha???

[JJMF1979]

Here's the service data Andy.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?127123-Polaris-Scrambler-quot-P3-quot-Service-Data

I have a manual too, let me get it uploaded somewhere.

Let me know too please when you get the service manual uploaded as I just bought one of these beauties too.....thanks Jeff

[Big Mike]

Howdy, I picked up the Dayco HP-2003 drive belt for mine as a spare. It is a little cheaper than the Polaris 3211077 belt, and can be ordered by almost any auto parts store. I got mine from Auto Zone.