Finally got a 3 wheeler

[Micahdogg]

Been looking for a long time. I wanted Merge's 250R, ITrikes 350X, R Nutts 350X. Had several deals fall through along the way, a couple tri-z's included. Some failed Ebay auctions, non returned calls, etc.... But finally I was able to get something by word of mouth (seems like that's the only way to do it these days)

Here it is
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/2004YFZ/ATC250R013.jpg

Mostly original except for axle spacers, douglas rims, PSI pipe/silencer, bars, and some other odds and ends. I wanted something that looked and ran good, but still able to take a beating.

[Derek]

very nice 250r

[userj8670]

she's beauuuutiful! you gotta say where ya got it and how much u stole it for!!:TrikesOwn

[walleyedude]

Very nice!

I want to drive one of these bad boys

[Shawn72]

Saweet man!!!

[rdlsz24]

Sweet R! Where are you at in IL?

Rob

[firehart]

I think I'd hurt myself on one of those. I get crazy enough on the hardtails.

[edog]

Excellent!!!!

Welcome to the waterpumper club.

Everybody should get a chance to ride a liquid R before they die.

[BigRed_Ryno]

Man what i'd do to own one of those! They're rockinhorse sh*t this side of the pond

[Blown 331]

Sweet R! Where are you at in IL?

Rob

What he said. And that's a nice bike!

[Micahdogg]

Thanks, I'm in Springfield, IL and went to Indiana for it. I gave $1500 which I think is pretty fair for both. It's not quite as clean as I was wanting, but yesterday I beat it within and inch of it's life for about 3 hours in the mud and realized that I really don't need anything "minty." There really is nothing on this bike that I would be devistated if it broke (other than the seat maybe cause it's flawless).

I hadn't been on a 3 wheeler in about 10 years and man...it took a good 15 minutes just to start really tearing into the throttle. By the end of the day I was draining the power, taking some washed out hills and even airing it out a little. My goal was to just putt around and not eat it.....so I rode a little harder than I planned :)

BTW, I'm 6-9 and am amazed at how comfortable I feel as it's set up. I rotated the bars forward quite a bit which really helped, but I will still need to buy some taller bars because full locked right turns sometimes jab the throttle trigger into my knee!!!

Here are a couple more pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/2004YFZ/ATC250R015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/2004YFZ/ATC250R014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/2004YFZ/ATC250R011.jpg

[keister]

Nice R!
I would say $1500 was a great price for that machine.
Have fun on it.

PS. You can change your sig now.

[Dammit!]

6' 9"? Post pics of you riding it please. I bet it looks like a tricycle. :lol:

[Micahdogg]

I'll try to get some pics of me at least sitting on it. Good thing is I don't have all the weight to go with it :) I've been told I make a 250 look like an 80, but these long legs have kept me upright on more than a few occasions. The single biggest disadvantage is standing while riding on a MX bike. I have Deegan FMX bars on my RM and it's still not exactly comfortable when standing up while riding. With stock size bars it's impossible.

This trike though, the whole riding position is different so I just don't feel too jammed up. I'll get some taller bars, but probably try to keep the seat where it's at. If you look in my sig I have to run tall seats on my RM and DRZ.

[userj8670]

I am so jealous that u got a waterpumper in that good of condition for the price u got! Also is it just me or does the coloring on this R look somewhat different. I cant describe it but the color is like a lighter not so shiney/bright red? Either way I am inlove with your bike!


Jim

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Yeah, the liquid R's would have to be my favorite trike, although it's a tossup between that and a 350X. But I will have a 350 soon enough, just gotta find the right one. Get yourself some tag bars or similar with a high bend, then ad the clamp conversion kit which will give you another inch or 2, then some clamp spacers if needed also.

Anyway great find, sounds like your having a blast. The only problem you will face now is what I call the [GREMLIN THEORY] I swear parts and trikes mutliply with water around these parts:D

[Dirtcrasher]

This topic is all wrong bud,

You didn't get yourself a "3 wheeler"....................You got yourself a ROCKETSHIP!! :lol:

Nothin beats a liquid r..... aside from Fabio's Tecate!! :D that is.....

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Hey DC, when you gonna turn to the pinger side of the force? Bout time you got a two-pump-chump:D

[oscarmayer]

^ 4 for the win! :P ;)


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Dude, totally sweet R!! if I was going to get one, that would be one I would consider for sure!!!

[fabiodriven]

This topic is all wrong bud,

You didn't get yourself a "3 wheeler"....................You got yourself a ROCKETSHIP!! :lol:

Nothin beats a liquid r..... aside from Fabio's Tecate!! :D that is.....

Awww, DC, I'm blushing!

[Micahdogg]

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting it to have such a strong powerband for a non-pv motor like my RM. But aside from a smooth transition from bottom to top (I like a little more snap)...it makes really good power. I lugged it up a pretty nasty hill with no clutch work that would have otherwise stalled my RM. Then again, I would have attacked it a little faster on the RM :)

I really love 250cc two stroke power though. 250's usually crank out just about as much power as you can use, but they can be pretty forgiving if you get a case of whiskey throttle. While I can appreciate what the 350X is...and how dominant it was in its day, I really don't think I would have been as happy with one. As I was zipping around the same loop in the woods, with 3rd gear just about pinned....I realized that this would have been a hard tradeoff if I actually got a 350X.

Oh and I'm a one trike guy. This will be my 3-wheeler for a long time to come. And I'm thinking of checking out that trikefest.

[Autophysn]

I was going to say, being that tall, you would most likely prefere 2 wheelers.
Good find, that's what I payed for mine, simliar condition. I know what you mean about the power band. It is a whole other beast compared to the 350. I rode the 350 almost my entire late childhood, but when I got the R, I feel it doesn't even compare. The 350 is nice, torquey, and very dependable. But it will never be an R. Congradulations bro, welcome to the club.

[Micahdogg]

I'm sicker n' a dog right now....but I made it out to the garage for a quick pic.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z84/Micahdogg/100_5579.jpg

Like I said, I'm tall, but not that heavy. About 230lbs geared up.

[brapp]

i ahve a set of nice tag t-2 high bend bars and clamp si pulle dof fmy trx i wasnt really thrilled abotu them but i am also 6 foot tall and liek to get low on the bike an dhaul but if your interested i'llsellthem cheap.

[Micahdogg]

I'm good for now. I need to measure what I have now and go from there. Good thing with bars is there are soooo many options. Bad thing with bars is there are soooo many options. :)

[edog]

I'm sicker n' a dog right now....but I made it out to the garage for a quick pic.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z84/Micahdogg/100_5579.jpg

Like I said, I'm tall, but not that heavy. About 230lbs geared up.
I'm 6'4'" at 225. The R fits me good.
You sit on the 250R like I do. I think it fits you well.
They say the Z is roomier.
I would recommend some ape hangers.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_3923.jpg
I took those off and put on oem.
Then put them on this. They were perfect for this trike.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/CIMG1229.jpghttp://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/CIMG1230.jpg