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Thread: 1986 Honda 250sx - $1000 - Should I pull the trigger??

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    1986 Honda 250sx - $1000 - Should I pull the trigger??

    So here's the deal... an '86 250sx has been posted in my local classifieds for over a month. The seller originally wanted $2000 for it but was willing to take $1800 - he obviously didn't get any bites.

    He contacted me via email on Monday saying "today is a good day for a sacrifice sale" and said he was willing to take $1050 for it if I show up with cash ASAP. I really don't need another ATC, but am considering selling 1 or 2 of mine to pay for this one since it appears to be in such great shape (and has an interesting history if I am to believe the seller).

    Attached are some pictures and quotes from the seller... this has been bugging me for the past 3 nights and I need a push in ONE directon or another... I obviously can't seem to make up my mind on my own!

    Should I run to the bank tonight, or forget about it... what do you guys think?

    Here's the reason this bike is in such fantastic condition with almost no hours and seen water and mud only once by me.

    The original owner , the gentleman I got it from owns a car dealership. He purchased this ATC brand new and kept it in the showroom until last fall when I purchased it.

    The sole purpose I was told by him was to travel the 1-2km down the road to where the inventory lot was behind a large tall fence where all the vehicles that wouldnt fit on the lot were. He also was/is a larger dealer who trades and sells vehicles stock to other small dealerships in Ontario and Quebec.

    He chose this ATC for its unique limited edition status and features like maintenance free shaft drive and valvetrain, and the fact it had full lighting and reverse. It was driven once or twice a week I gathered for a short ride and short amount of time. It was good enough and clean enough to sit on the showroom floor amongst his new stock of vehicles.

    When I saw the bike for sale in the Bike Trader last year he was asking $2800 I think and I paid damn close to that figure. So there is not one shred of BS when I say this is a sacrifice sale. I have some very personal reasons I have to liquidate some of my toys, and I do wish I didnt have to sell it.

    So as to all your questions about brakes and parts, the brakes are at about 75-80%, the battery is like brand new.

    The only mod is I installed a heel/toe shifter because I am used to a Harley and like kicking down with my heel as opposed to destroying my feet anymore with a toe pullup. I know Honda ATCs inside and out because i had the adventure of Racing for Bill Moss Honda in Naples, Florida and was taken off ITT flat trakc racing to master this new ATC thing. I raced both 2 strokers and the 200x four stroker. I can outride any 4 wheeler of the same CC's with ease and can ride an ATC over any car from bumper to bumper. I can also ride a wheelie thru 4 gears and hold it up endlessly if in a straight line.

    Ok, enuf tootin my old man horn. I assure you this bike will be very satisfactory to you ..... I spent from May2009 to September09 finding the perfect one I wanted.

    Ready to come look now ?
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    I would do it. I just blew $1300 on a 250es same condition.
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    Holy crap that thing is nice, I say do it!
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    thats about normal for one ins fair shape, buy that sucker and see if ya can get him down like $50-100, but more then that cuz its super nice.

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    Don't walk, RUN to the bank!!
    It will be a long time until another one like that comes along.

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    quick ! get to tha choppa ! do it, do it now !

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    yes jump on it!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by QCR77 View Post
    quick ! get to tha choppa ! do it, do it now !
    Lmfao!!! to funny
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    You don't very often get them for a price like that when they look like that....here in Canada anyway ! That's beautiful !! I'm pushing you to go buy that thing...yesterday !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by glamy View Post
    Nah, i`d get a `85-`86 250r what can you do with that ? Run kiddy rides, it`s clean and cute 5-600 max! 1000-1500 you can get a nice 250r that will make your eyes pop out!
    I already have a 350x and a 250r (84, so not liquid cooled but still is a fun trike) - i'm not looking to replace either of those trikes. This would be a casual trail rider and I don't expect it to out perform either of them. I'm also hoping to get my wife into riding with me, so this would be perfect for her.

    Thanks for the input everyone - it seems the general concensus is that this is a great deal, and I should just pull the trigger.

    Now I'm going to have to explain to the wife why there is yet ANOTHER trike in my garage when she gets home!

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    Quote Originally Posted by glamy View Post
    Nah, i`d get a `85-`86 250r what can you do with that ? Run kiddy rides, it`s clean and cute 5-600 max! 1000-1500 you can get a nice 250r that will make your eyes pop out!
    Not in Canada he can't. I'd like to move to California just to get cheap deals on three wheelers.

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    I have seen ATC's (250sx in particular) in Ontario going for $1000 when they are just brutally abused. I once came across one in Toronto, foot pegs bent, gas tank dented, no brakes at all, no working lights, entire switch assembly not working, bearings shot, plastic (what was there) held together with duct tape and a torn up seat (lots of rust included)...He wanted $1000, I would have given him $100 at best.

    My Soul was crying.

    Buy the bike.
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    buy it! shaft drive means no chain maintnence way better for trail rides
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    Quote Originally Posted by glamy View Post
    Look , wife would be alot safer on the 350x cause its got suspension or a quad but hay i doin`t about canada, maybe it is a good deal! If you know you can turn it over for more than you spend by all means! Good for hunting i guess!
    _better_ suspension you mean? Cause the 250sx has front and rear suspension...

    And this purchase would be a "until death do us part" sort of deal... I have no intentions of ever selling it - i'm hoping I can get ANOTHER 25 years out of it

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    haha you are in Toronto, I am in Whitby....about 20 min from you....don't make me come Ninja it from you !
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