How high should I go?

[ProCarbine2k1]

Well, I vowed that I would only sell my 85 if it was to upgrade to something else. Since I sold her a few days ago, I figure its time for a new one :lol: . Ive shown these pics on here before I think, but would like to know what you guys think and how much you would pay, one last time before I go look at it tomorrow. I guess the trike needs nothing, brakes are good, motor runs great, no smoke, doesnt leak, even has the original tires on it...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p117/procarbine2k1/200x.jpg

[team-red-rider]

idk 1200 id pay...as long as that kid isnt allowed to ride it HAHA

[ProCarbine2k1]

c'mon guys, if you have an idea of what you would pay.. post it up!!

[hancadam]

I would go 1000 tops.

[xman23]

yea 1000 sounds about right from where i live, i see nice ones go for 1000-1400

[mymint87]

400 bucks top for the POS........


check the one scary132 found and posted over at 3wheeler.org
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/rvs/292633712.html

[jeffatc250r]

where i live 1800-2k is what somethin like that would go for

[ProCarbine2k1]

mymint 87, think its a pos eh? Probaby wouldnt go that far... It doesnt seem too bad compared to everything else I see...

[ATC-Eric]

Looks kinda ragged. I would say $1000 tops depending on how it REALLY runs.

[mymint87]

mymint 87, think its a pos eh?

yea I do........ :banned:

and i wouldn't give more than 400:postwhore

[ProCarbine2k1]

w/e you say :lol: .. Thanks for the input fellas, hopefully all goes well and I can take a look at it tomorrow.

[cr480r]

I have seen trikes like this sell for $700-800... If they dont wanna pay $600... Wish them luck finding something else to ride... IMO not many trikes are worth over $1200... Mint condition coolant bottles and warning labels dont impress me much, good mechanical condition does... and that cannot be shown in pictures...

[Dammit!]

Looks like a good amount of rust (make sure you check the inside of that tank). Silencer has to be rigged up because that is definitely not a trike silencer. Brake lever is bent pretty good. Needs nothing? Don't count on it.

[84honda200s]

yea man look at it close. as it sits with out seeing it in person i would say 600.00-800.00 but if i went there and all was good i would say about 1000.00 give or take.

[cr480r]

yea man look at it close.

Oh I can see it. It isnt pretty. What I meant when I said mechanical condition were things like timing chains, rings, clutch, cables, brake pads, chain/sprockets, suspension, pivot bearings, etc... Those expenses add up quick...A guy could buy/build a $1800 machine and have it appear much worse after just one good rollover... Or have a complete POS with some new paint and fenders. Both could be very decieving in photos... I would have to touch, see, and hear the machine before trully deciding what it was worth to me. A rusty dent and a rigged exhaust doesnt make it junk IMO...

[cr480r]

oops... I just realized procarbine2k1 is a potential buyer of this machine...I had thought he was the seller asking what a good price was... Sorry if I didnt make much sense...

[Billy Bob]

I would just play the game with him, ask what he wants, if its too much then start pointing out things wrong with it, I mean it is a 20+ year old bike, you take a chance on older equipment, make a reasonable offer. I think 800 -1500 is reasonable. Then again if it was the machine I always wanted and had the money I would go more. Depends on what you want and how bad you want it.

[ProCarbine2k1]

Im on the same page as you cr480r! I mean, from the pics you can see little stuff but I cant really have an idea of what kind of shape its in until I look at it. Im buying it from an older pastor, so I dont think hes out to rip me or anything. I plan on just from the pics, having the tank refinished (if the inside is clean, if not a clarke), new tires, fitting a supertrapp exhaust or buying a dg, and having the seat recoverd my moshman. I have a good feeling about the mechanics of this trike, despite a couple smaller things but Ill be sure to give it the go around when I look at it. If I can get it less than 600, I think I can have a VERY nice 86 for around 1100. The first thing that will go is that hideous pipe contraption hanging off the back. Thanks for the help/comments guys.

[mymint87]

i see discoloration around the fork tubes, could be an old unattended fork seal thats been blown for 10 years and never fixed

if you want a nice machine as you say then remember.......

mechanical problems are FAR cheaper than cosmetic ones......

good luck, chisel him down...........hard

[super90]

Wow, if you call that a POS then mine must have been the junkiest trike ever! And i guess that $200 for my running 200x was a rip off?...

That 200x dosent look bad at all. That could clean up to look pretty good compared to what mine looked like, everything was rusted, stained, or dry rotted.

[Mr. Clean]

The age old question, how much is something worth? As I see it, whatever $$$ you are willing to pay and it makes you happy that you have what you want.

I would imagine if anyone who frequents this board owned it, they would never part with it for what they are telling you to offer this guy. Billy Bob a couple posts up is giving you good advice, ask him what he wants and go from there.

[bassman]

In indiana and surrounding areas, they go CHEAP.
Here's my first trike I bought a couple years ago, paid $300 for it:
http://img135.exs.cx/img135/8325/frontleft7hh.jpg

[84honda200s]

Oh I can see it. It isnt pretty. What I meant when I said mechanical condition were things like timing chains, rings, clutch, cables, brake pads, chain/sprockets, suspension, pivot bearings, etc... Those expenses add up quick...A guy could buy/build a $1800 machine and have it appear much worse after just one good rollover... Or have a complete POS with some new paint and fenders. Both could be very decieving in photos... I would have to touch, see, and hear the machine before trully deciding what it was worth to me. A rusty dent and a rigged exhaust doesnt make it junk IMO...


i know what your saying. when i said look at it close i ment go there and start it and ride it and so on before judging. the only time i bought something with out looking at it was when i got my trike off e-bay. but i only payd 150.00 for it.but i had it brought it here and cleaned the carb and it fired rite up.

[scary132]

I'd pay $700ish $800 tops. I've done alot of shopping in the last few months. Started looking for a 200x, ended up buying a 86 350x for $1150. If he is firm on $1000, spend the extra 200 and get a 350x. My .02

I see someone linked to that 87 by me. I don't know the guy, but If you are interested I'll help you out!

[Mike_Ham_250R]

$550 tops.