Yamaha 225DX question

[dezert250r]

What is the difference from the yellow and blue Yamaha 225s? Im new to Yamaha's and don't know what year mine is. I can defiantly use some help? Are the good trikes? I pick mine up for cheap and it's in great shape. Thanks to anyone that can help. I would upload pics but I can't from my phone.

[dougspcs]

No difference between the yellow or blue, or the black for that matter..at least not mechanically. The black was a SE model..not that it meant anything.

Sure they are decent machines, not as tough as the comparible Honda (250SX) in my opinion..others will feel differently.

[3WheelHouston]

No, they're fantastic trikes. They're a little heavy because of the shaft drive so that slows them down a bit, but I still rode the hell out of mine. It's what I learned on. As to the 250SX comment, I respectfully disagree. I rode them back to back and enjoyed the handling of the DX much more, though I did notice a little more power in the SX. The handling difference, however, could be attributed to the tire setup on the SX. Not sure if the rears were stockers or not, but I didn't like them. The SX just seemed to have a higher center of gravity. Whether that's mathematically true or not, I don't know.

[maxdallasfan]

If it has reverse than its a dr

[MonroeMike]

This thread may help with the year.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/132415-Yamaha-serial-VIN-numbers

[dougspcs]

No, they're fantastic trikes. They're a little heavy because of the shaft drive so that slows them down a bit, but I still rode the hell out of mine. It's what I learned on. As to the 250SX comment, I respectfully disagree. I rode them back to back and enjoyed the handling of the DX much more, though I did notice a little more power in the SX. The handling difference, however, could be attributed to the tire setup on the SX. Not sure if the rears were stockers or not, but I didn't like them. The SX just seemed to have a higher center of gravity. Whether that's mathematically true or not, I don't know.

You're handling problem with the SX was definitely tires..I changed up the tires on my SX to get away from the balloon tire handling issues. I have to say the SX is my best rider for rough/mud trails..

[dezert250r]

Thanks guys! It's a 84 just needs a battery box,tail light and the blue tank plastics other then that it starts up first pull. By any chance does anyone know how to upload pics onto the site from an iPhone? If I can post them I computer took a crap. Thanks!!

[Yamaha3wheeler]

I own both a 225DR and a 250SX. I really like both bikes but the 225DR shines and DEFINITELY has better handling in my opinion. The 250SX is a pig and kind of reminds of a tank when I ride it. But hey, sometimes I'm in the tank riding mood. People usually like to say what they have is the best thing. I own both and that is my honest opinion. I do not want to debate anyone. I just want to give my own thoughts to the man who asked the question. I have sporty tires on both btw.