85 200x, yamaha 225, or 83 big red which one

[jcraig]

have the chance to buy this 200x dude is asking $450 for it. i think i can get it for 300-350. says top end needs rebuilt, fenders and brakes. doesn't run right now. will definitely be a good project this winter or something to do at work. what do you all think. worth it?

[stoney420]

well im not real sure of the value on those, im sure alot of others here could give you a better answer but i have to say i think i would almost walk away from that one if he dont want to come down to about 300...

[Eric250R]

Looks to be mostly complete, and would definatly make a good winter project. I say go for it.

[neo19672000]

hey its got a brake system on it, your 1 up on me with my 86. for what we see around here Ide jump on it, unless your holdin out for something UNsuspended. besides you can afford it now, Congrats.

[TwoHundredEx]

I'd go for it.
Other than the rear fenders and seat, it looks to be in pretty decent shape.
It would be a fun project.

[jcraig]

i'll go take a close look at her. anyone need parts, could part it out if enough people need them.

[84honda200s]

ide go for it too. show up with 300.00 cash and ill bet he takes it. good luck and let us know if ya get it.

[3Wheelers4Life]

yep, id do it for $450, go get it. it also has a lot of parts most 200x's dont have such as the sprocket cover, tool box, parking brake assembly and a hitch. go buy it, and get a engine rebuild kit.

[jcraig]

going to get it wednesday!!!

[neo19672000]

If your gonna part it let me know

[jcraig]

i don't know. did you see the big red in the bargain trader for $550 neg. will go look at it, maybe get it instead. says it runs like a top.

[neo19672000]

Wonder if thats the same one that has been on craigslist for $1200 for a couple months now?

[jcraig]

don't know have to go get trader in little bit and call, 550 and if it runs hell yeah, i need one that runs screw to projects, need to get to busco.

[Dirtcrasher]

Still can't get the kickstarter shaft in I take it??

[jcraig]

no sir i need to get the clutch case out.

[oldskool83]

looks like a total redo to me. i know i wouldnt pay that much for it...you'll have 2 times that into fixing it up.

[sandpuppi101]

That machine is worth some change,I would have to say.Sure cosmetically it has issue's but it look's to be 85% complete.I'd pay 500.00 for it and be happy ,for sure ...

[jcraig]

here are a couple more trikes for sale

yamaha 225 $250 needs carb rebuilt.

big red 200 $550 think i am going for this one it Runs

any one interested let me know i will get you a number

[jcraig]

does an 83 200 big red have shaft or chain drive? tried looking at honda brochure but couldn't tell. alright, looking at the ad for the red again and description says honda three wheeler big red 250. heading for the ad reads honda 200 big red. can anyone tell what it is by looking at the picks posted. i don't know why it doesn't show the whole things.

[neo19672000]

Dude I'm bettin its an 83 with chain. look at 200e

[jcraig]

no man he said it was shaft drive

[neo19672000]

Hell all these nice little deals, I may have to reenlist soon to get my reenlistment trikes or I mean bonus.

[jcraig]

yeah i wouldn't mine having that yamaha, that red, i was looking at the tank and it looks 250 what you think

[neo19672000]

I went to the original pics on the other site and it looks a little small to be the 250. I think its the 200 with a clarke tank like that 185S over by your place. just a guess though.

[Dirtcrasher]

I've found that shelling out 1500$ or more from the get go is cheaper in the long run. 500$ ATC's are nice but in the end, they all end up costing over 2000$ to get them looking and running decent. I'm done buying "fixeruppers" they just get too expensive once you get them home and find - missing this, broken that and seized or broken bolts when you try and take them out.

Don't get me wrong, if you don't mind ripped seats, broken plastics and unreliable underpowered motors then by all means go ahead and pick up a cheap trike. At least your trying to rescue it.

But, if you want to save money, buy a machine that someone else powder coated, rebuilt, bought an exhaust for, a durablue axle etc etc and there loss is your gain.

Doing it yourself does give a person a sence of pride and accomplishments but it will cost you......

[jcraig]

you got a great point, as you know i am in that boat with my 350, all well, one day i will have something that i wont even want to ride. until then i will tinker around with saving things.

[Dirtcrasher]

Honestly, I feel bad for ya and allot of guys here... If you lived closer I'd put that kicker shaft right back in for ya no sweat.

In the past 2 months I've rebuilt a performance top end for my buddies 85 200X, new swinger bearings and axle and rebuilt my friends 2000 KX125 top to bottom. And all for the low low price of a case of Bud pounders....:beer :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer

[jcraig]

i'll get her one of these days.

[neo19672000]

I say we buy him a plane ticket and a couple of kegs and get him down her for a month !!!!

[jcraig]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRIKEFEST at BUSCO??

[neo19672000]

Kick Dat Pig!!!!! Yeah