How rare is a 87 250SX? Found one.

[ClayW]

Me and my luck has stumbled across another 87 Trike. First was my BigRed. Now a 87 250SX that is in great shape other than the rear fenders. I mean great shape. And its a steal $$$ wise. Obviously I should buy it, but im wondering how many people have seen around. I have only seen 1 maybe 2. I have to figure out where to get the money fast. Before the guy decides not to sell it.

ClayW

[bigredhead]

They are out there... basically the same as the 86 parts wise.... just different plastic and sticker colors...

Get it while you can !!!!!.. i would just as quickly get an 86 if the condition and price was right.. but if you can get this combo in an 87.. jump on it !

[ClayW]

Im definately going to get it. Unless he changes his mind. I dont think he will based on the way he talked. I know I havent seen many 86s at all. 87s, Im not sure if I have ever seen one. I dont even know if a board member has one. 87 BigReds are fairly common. 87 200X's are a little more rare. I have seen about 6 of those. The SXs, im not sure if I have ever seen one. Maybe one on ebay that went for 2K. Thats it. I havent seen any others.

ClayW

[03 ORANGE SHEE]

i had one, sold it to xc racer160 in pa.

[Tri-ZNate]

well they are rarer than the '85 and '86 SXs :lol: Seems like there are one or two in the PA classifieds about every month compared to the 1 or 2 '85-'86 SXs every week.

[patblkwell]

Yeah I'd definitely go for man! I think I've only seen them in the brochures and such.

[ClayW]

Im definately going to get it. Just have to get the money figured out tommorow.

Clay

[ScottZJ]

Well since you arent too far from me, I tell you what. I will go and pay for it for you...ok And then I will load it up for you......but I might miss your house on the way back to TN ROFL:lol:

Seriously though, I have seen tons being called an 87 model but havent seen one in person. I think I do like the headlight being red with the white plastic. I might have to change my 86 like that.

[thefox]

I think I saw one zip by me while I was on a run last spring but I haven't seen it since. Was that the only year that had the white headlight?

[ScottZJ]

Well the 86SX came with a white headlight system. The 87 came with the white or red headlight. In some ads they had it as red. Maybe it the early models were different from later.

[edog]

Mike from www.vintagemotorsports.net has a real nice one.

[ClayW]

That is exactly what it looks like Edog. Exactly. White headlight shroud and all. Heres a pic of the one Vintage Motorsports.

[edog]

I have seen it in person 3 different time's.The thing is mint.

[ClayW]

Yeah that thing is sweet. This one wouldnt take much TLC and it would be NICE! Couple hundred bucks tops.

[ScottZJ]

Yeah I kinda like the red headlight on it too it goes with the sticker. I didnt realize the sticker on the tank was that much different but it is........nice find and post pics when you get it.

[250SX]

Well the 86SX came with a white headlight system. The 87 came with the white or red headlight. In some ads they had it as red. Maybe it the early models were different from later.

you've seen at least ONE. :naughty:

[Dirtcrasher]

I managed to grab an 87 with no plastic and bent forks for 175$. Truth be told, an 87 is merely the last available model with a great cold starting carb and a great swinger and brake setup. Both of those parts are the same in 1986 so truly an 86 is an 87. The other changes - plastic - are almost always complete junk by now so there isn't much of a difference. I'd buy an 86 or an 87 but the 87's sure are nice to find!!

[ClayW]

Well I havent seen many 86s, even on ebay. 87s I havent seen any. Maybe one. Cant remember. I cant wait to get it in the garage.

[ScottZJ]

Hey Clay, once you get it going come on up here and ride with us in TN. I got a huge house to stay in and we could have a blast.

[Yamaha Tri-Moto]

Ya man, sounds like you got yourself a deal there, looks like there not to easy to come by.

[ClayW]

I might do that Scott. I have a job up in Memphis @ St Judes Hospital that I go to monthly. I could easily drag it up there. :beer

[Hornetpowerspor]

If it is in good shape I'd go for it ASAP. My neighbor has had a 87 model for about 15 years. He is the second owner. He approached me a couple weeks ago and asked if I was interested in it. The only downfall is that its pretty beat. Dented and rusted tank, broken fenders, flat tires, but it does run.

[newwheeler]

How much is the guy asking? What needs fixing? What's been changed? Original tires?

[mc audio]

i got a 87 for parts or to fix up

[big schott]

I have a 87 in storage for the winter. I bought it a couple years ago and it has the white headlight. I love it because it is the last of the best! Starts, Runs, Rides PERFECT!! I don't have any good pics by itself but when the snow melts I think I need to get some taken.

[ride_red_95]

so did you ever get it, lets see some pics if you did. right now i'm tryin to get an 86 i beleive it is from an old farmer buddy. i rode it when i was a little kid so i know it could run, but hes prolly just gonna give it me... hopefully.

[atcquebec]

Here a pic of mines 87 and 85

[Bryan Raffa]

Here a pic of mines 87 and 85

wow ! show us some more of your collection!:drool:

[atcquebec]

an other pics of my 87

[smvorndran]

I saw a mint 87 SX with title go for $1300 last March on ebay. It was the in the very north tip of Arkansas, close to Memphis. I wanted it real bad, but didn't have the dough.:( :(

smvorndran

[ATC-Eric]

an other pics of my 87

Pics of the rest? :drool:

[smvorndran]

He posted his collection on here last year. Really impressive.