WANTED: any info - parts - warnings about the yamaha 225 dxs

[trainingwheeler]

everyone that knows about these trikes give me your input,trials,errors,experiences,problems,spare parts ,things to look out for, specs, suggestions,positives ,negatives,tips,tricks,everything to do with these thanks

alright EDOG post away lol!!!!!

[Huffa]

Did you just buy one? If so, what year? How much? Clue us in buddy. Got pictures?

I have one at the moment and I am restoring not to original but a bit customizing (sort of) and find parts wise they aren't too bad for obtaining through ebay. At one time or another I think I've seen every part for the trike. Not real expensive either.

Certain members on here are in the process of helping me out also and I say thanks!

I have never even rode one so can't give no info on that.

If checking one out, a weak area seems to be the forks are bent on a lot of them simply because they hit something or pushed it over it's limits for what it's designed to do.

Quite an easy wheeler to work on too.

Not sure if you saw mine on here or not?

Shaft drive is nice being no sprockets or chain to worry about and sure the rear stays cleaner because of it.

Pull start assembly tends to need work on some but almost every make desires that attention at one time or another by now.

Another nice thing it has going for it is the palstic tank........no rust or dents ever.

Overall it's a nice trike and I haven't found much to complain about working on it.

Don't know how many do this (seems a rareity) but my two front mounting nuts on each side in frame for the footpeg mount bolts spin freely and must be repaired. That could very well be it was ridden with them loose and eventually it broke the nut welds off but it can be repaired.

You going to moto it or push it really hard step up to a heavier duty trike as it really isn't a sport trike.

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

Wheelie machine, will go for forever on 2 wheels. The little carb is very "figity", once you have it set right, dont touch it again -LOL. The heads are real weak, check clearances regularly. These machines have a reputation for throwing valves. Keep the driveshaft + rest of the drivetrain sealed off real well, It only takes tiny bit of crap to tear alot of stuff apart. Keep your axle nuts TIGHT, them 3 bolt yamie hubs are easy to strip.

And, finally, as with every yamaha... Prepare for lots of work + money spending when it breaks. :p

[smokinwrench]

I had a 225 DR it was a great machine. I ran it for about 1 year. I had to replace all the bearing for the rear axle, I knew they were bad when I got it. It cost aobut $250 for the axle bearings and seals. Only break down I had was the coil went out.

Great wheelie machine, good power, decent suspension for a shaft drive 80's model. I would buy another if I ever find a good deal.

[Huffa]

I had a 225 DR it was a great machine. I ran it for about 1 year. I had to replace all the bearing for the rear axle, I knew they were bad when I got it. It cost aobut $250 for the axle bearings and seals. Only break down I had was the coil went out.

Great wheelie machine, good power, decent suspension for a shaft drive 80's model. I would buy another if I ever find a good deal.

You do mean taking the whole trike to the dealer & having them do it, right?

[chris200x]

everyone that knows about these trikes give me your input,trials,errors,experiences,problems,spare parts ,things to look out for, specs, suggestions,positives ,negatives,tips,tricks,everything to do with these thanks

alright EDOG post away lol!!!!!

New to the board I see. Welcome. One tip I can give you is...Don't get edog and huffa started on God's greatest invention...the Yamaha 225 dx. :Bounce

They are nice wheelers though. I had one many, many years ago and never had a problem.

[Huffa]

New to the board I see. Welcome. One tip I can give you is...Don't get edog and huffa started on God's greatest invention...the Yamaha 225 dx. :Bounce
They are nice wheelers though. I had one many, many years ago and never had a problem.

I thought that was the 200X? :D

[smokinwrench]

You do mean taking the whole trike to the dealer & having them do it, right?

No, I mean buying the parts at the dealer and installing them myself. :rolleyes:

[Huffa]

No, I mean buying the parts at the dealer and installing them myself. :rolleyes:

You paid :eek: 250.00 :eek: for bearings and seals? You got ripped big time!

Maybe there is a misunderstanding on what you bought but here are the prices from bike bandit and generally they are high.

9: BEARING,SPECIAL

360631-001
$33.33
10: BEARING
(B6008)

359665-001
$39.83
11: OIL SEAL,SD-TYPE

358606-001
$6.58

[chris200x]

I thought that was the 200X? :D


Well if the 200x was...God certainly missed mine. lol BTW I'm jut playing around. They are good trikes.

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Got one... im in Pittsburgh PA.... if you pick it up its $125 and it doesnt run but has most parts... you can fix it with a carb clean and o-ring and pull start handle....

[Mike_Ham_250R]

honda250sx1986@netzero.com

[Huffa]

Well if the 200x was...God certainly missed mine. lol BTW I'm jut playing around. They are good trikes.

I know, I know not to almost ever take you serious. Playing around is part of the fun on here! :beer

[Macs]

forks are the weakest point on this machine. i have found it difficult to find straight ones. i bought about 4 pair off of ebay before i found some.

[smokinwrench]

You paid :eek: 250.00 :eek: for bearings and seals? You got ripped big time!

Maybe there is a misunderstanding on what you bought but here are the prices from bike bandit and generally they are high.

9: BEARING,SPECIAL

360631-001
$33.33
10: BEARING
(B6008)

359665-001
$39.83
11: OIL SEAL,SD-TYPE

358606-001
$6.58

There is a little more then 1 bearing and a seal in there. :rolleyes:

[grundlegrabber]

Got this mystery front hub assy here, NOS. It's for a yammie, and I was thinking maybe the 225. Here's a pic. If anyone recognizes it, lemme know.

[Mike_Ham_250R]

i guess no one cares about a fair cond YTM225 for $125?!?!

[Huffa]

There is a little more then 1 bearing and a seal in there. :rolleyes:

I know! I have 2 bearing listed above. One at 33 and one at 39. Each seal (only have one listed) is 6.50 or so. Even that doesn't total a 100.

33+39+13 (2 seals) = 85.00 + tax

[Huffa]

i guess no one cares about a fair cond YTM225 for $125?!?!

I AM,I AM, I,AM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I emailed you minutes ago!!! That means I get 1st dibs on it , right?

[Huffa]

Got this mystery front hub assy here, NOS. It's for a yammie, and I was thinking maybe the 225. Here's a pic. If anyone recognizes it, lemme know.

It looks to me like a 225 but not a 100% sure. One clue is it just has 3 lug bolts.

Try checking on ebay and see if there is one up for bids, I'm quite sure that's it though.

[Mike_Ham_250R]

its not as great as you seem to want it to be so here ya go (ill get pics up in a sec)....
1) plastic-OK but sprayed camo
2) seat-Duct tape in back cover but foam is fine
3) frame- Straight
4) cables- Good as far as i know
5) brakes (shoes)-Drums so i have no clue
6) wiring harness-No battery... i think the harness is good ill have so see
7) headlight assembly- Have it but plastic is camo
8) dash- Not in tact i dont think
9) parts it needs to be a solid trike- Tires, handlebars,maybe plastic, Carb clean, O-ring, battery box, battery and pull start cable
10) tires- HAHAHAHA not good
11) what's broke on it now-no o-ring, carb is off i will clean it out though

i will have more details on it tomorrow... i might try to get it running for you if i get the time

[Mike_Ham_250R]

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[Huffa]

its not as great as you seem to want it to be so here ya go (ill get pics up in a sec)....

No, I didn't say that at all. Those are the details I ask on any machine when buying.

Thanks for the QUICK reply! :beer

[Mike_Ham_250R]

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[Huffa]

Hey thanks but I need overall side shots. Your only showing me 1/2 the machine. :rolleyes:

[Huffa]

From waht I see though it doesn't look too bad? I have a whole rear fender section for it. Can that all be balsted off? What's hidden under there, just the stock OEM yellow?

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Hey thanks but I need overall side shots. Your only showing me 1/2 the machine. :rolleyes:
I noticed that and threw one up there right before your last post :TrikesOwn

[Huffa]

Now your talking! :beer

Let me study these pictures more.

[Mike_Ham_250R]

From waht I see though it doesn't look too bad? I have a whole rear fender section for it. Can that all be balsted off? What's hidden under there, just the stock OEM yellow?
Yup stock OEM yellow and i think like a little gas or kerosine or pressure washer would blow it all off

[Mike_Ham_250R]

I was gonna do it all nice but I dont have any time anymore and im puttin money into my blaster and my 200s and i might even be starting a tri-z project if i can find a frame so... but yeah if you give me some time i might get some off time to atleast get it running...

[Huffa]

I can't believe I forgot to ask if the forks are bent and from the side veiw I'd say they most definitly are.

The back brake is a rotor and pad also. Only shoes in front.

Tell ya what, i'll email the guy that might be interested and see what he has to say.

When was the last it ran? Were you going to clean carb then just lost interest? Shift ok, Clutch ok?

Your probably thinking Man, this guy is a pain in the ***** :D

[Huffa]

forks are the weakest point on this machine. i have found it difficult to find straight ones. i bought about 4 pair off of ebay before i found some.

Agree 100% and I forgot to mention that earlier. They should have been a few MM thicker at least!

[Mike_Ham_250R]

haha nah but anyway from what i know it shifts fine i really dont think the forks are bent but the Bars are tho.... i also heard there might be problems with the choke and you need it in a perfect postion in the winter or it wont work...

[Huffa]

haha nah but anyway from what i know it shifts fine i really dont think the forks are bent but the Bars are tho.... i also heard there might be problems with the choke and you need it in a perfect postion in the winter or it wont work...

Well if they are not bent then you camera lens must be warped because they sure without a doubt look bent to me! :rolleyes:

[Huffa]

The motor looks like it would clean up quite well though.

Is that all stock paint on the cases?

Even the head and cylinder don't seem to have the usual paint fade on them but maybe a real good wash job will take the paint right off? :D

[350x'inNY]

Huffa's got DX fever! :welcome:

:beer

[350x'inNY]

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Yes... those forks looked tweaked about 3¼º, but then again that's some funky colors you got going on on your photo's! Did someone custom paint the "PRO-VECTOR" on that front tire?

[trainingwheeler]

no im not that new to the site & i might be looking at one sh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just wanted some insite thanks everyone i just posted this threaad yesterday & already 3 pages worth sweet!!!

[350x'inNY]

no im not that new to the site & i might be looking at one sh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just wanted some insite thanks everyone i just posted this threaad yesterday & already 3 pages worth sweet!!!

So you going to answer our question bout the forks? Or post a different pic angle?

[chris200x]

Those forks aren't bent...they're customized. I think you may need to part that poor thing out. Looks to be in sad shape.

[Huffa]

Those forks aren't bent...they're customized. I think you may need to part that poor thing out. Looks to be in sad shape.

Chris
You got to look thru the dirt buddy.

Now visulize the pipe painted, motor cleaned, seat repaired and plastic cleaned up. I can make that thing look every bit as good as any other 225 (well maybe :D) just takes lots of time and a bit of $$.

I have seen worse then that for sure.

I wish bonehead Brian (MX 600) would get back to me! I'm really in the mood for a Pittsburg ride!

Just sit tight honda200s1984 (geez thats a long one) .......I'm sure tonight or tomorrow he will get back to me for sure.

[edog]

Make shur you lift the decompression lever before every time you press the start button. :cry:

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Sorry I havent replied... i am 99.4% sure the forks are not tweaked.... i know the bars are badly but im pretty sure the forks arent

[Huffa]

Sorry I havent replied... i am 99.4% sure the forks are not tweaked.... i know the bars are badly but im pretty sure the forks arent

I still say they are BENT ! PERIOD.

If you take a better angled picture like 350X say's I'll bet it shows up even more.

You can clearly see the tubes between triples go at one angle and the rest below are tucked in quite a bit. Not that it's a real big deal but I just can't understand how you can't see that. :confused:

Tell ya what, I'll give ya 75 bucks for it. Not saying it isn't worth more but it's quite a drive for me and I only need a few things off it.

At least you have an offer.

Are those 4 lugger 9" rims on the rear?

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Hey Huffa... I have one guy that wants it on the board but if that falls through and you bring me $75 CASH its yours

[Mike_Ham_250R]

oh yes... i checked it today and sorry i doubted you they are bent a little lol

[225DX DUDE]

Make shur you lift the decompression lever before every time you press the start button. :cry:


Why what does that do to make it different? I thought I wshould do that before i pull start it?



225DX DUDE

[Mackee]

Make shur you lift the decompression lever before every time you press the start button. :cry:

edog, this is the first time I've heard this. Is this true for all of the 225s? I only do this when using the pull rope. How come?

[unclejemima]

The heads are real weak, check clearances regularly. These machines have a reputation for throwing valves.

Sorry for bringing back an old post...I've never heard about the 225's having weak heads... What is meant by "weak heads" Does that just mean the valves go out of clearance faster than normal? No big deal, as long as the valves are checked often, right?

[big yeller]

i never heard of having weak heads either.