Why do you own more than one trike?

**swampthang** · 01-13-2011, 07:55 PM

Just wondering if anyone else gets asked this question alot. Everyone sees my trike collection and thinks if you have one trike then why another and another. More is better I guess and I might end up on A&E on Horders with my trikes, but everyone needs a hobby right? My end goal is to collect all of the sport trikes and each generation of model to fix up and display in my garage, maybe setting on some green indoor outdoor carpet to simulate grass while not in use

. So far I have first gen 200x, 85 350x, 85 tri-z. Now I only NEED is both tecates, all three 250r's, second gen 200x, 86 350x,85.5,86 tri-z, and maybe some 250sx. Wow i got my work cut out I know. So what all do you guys have in your collections and why? What is your end goal? Maybe some rare parts out there you guys have collected?

**JoeyStacks** · 01-13-2011, 08:01 PM

I dont own more than 1 trike but I sure kick myself everytime I see one and cant afford it... My main reason for owning 1 trike and 1 quad is because If one goes down I can ride the other while I save up money for new parts. I also let my TRUSTED friends who cant afford to buy big boy toys ride them so Im not out there all lonely and whatnot

**tri again** · 01-13-2011, 08:05 PM

Heck, I ain't been yelled at all day so here goes.

trikes are like duck decoys, if you don't want more, hide ( and separate) the ones you got or they multiply. It's basic physics.

I NEED automatics for towing and suspension for rough field work,
and a few points 90's for camping trips,because a bunch of them will fit nicely in the truck bed without complaining and you can fix anything on them with a coffee cup and a butter knife.
and....the pristine 87 just because it exists
and...a few loaners for friends
and..GF has the best one
and..daughter has the coolest one
and..some for parts
and

**sx250heath** · 01-13-2011, 08:11 PM

My 250SX will be for sale soon. My 200X is going to be my daily rider and my 250R is for when i wanna go fast.

**cr480r** · 01-13-2011, 08:12 PM

Gotta have a quiet small four stoke trike for campground fun and trail exploring, so i have a 200s... I just picked up a Tri-z that i plan to use for all around sport riding, and My tecate will likely evolve into a lighter, faster, and longer trike for use as a dune hill climb/holeshot weapon.. I'd like to eventually get a Big Red so can have 25" tires, run a winch, and have racks for hunting and utility uses. Eventually i would like to have a 250R just because.. And someday would like to find a cheap atc70 to play with until the kids get bigger..

**shortline10** · 01-13-2011, 08:15 PM

Each has its own purpose and if you've been into trikes as long as me some get sentimental . LOL .

**oscarmayer** · 01-13-2011, 08:16 PM

Because are better than women. They never get jelious and they always make ya happy.

**Ironbnder** · 01-13-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by shortline10

Each has its own purpose and if you've been into trikes as long as me some get sentimental . LOL .

My thoughts exactly... Trikes listed below.

**Xpress** · 01-13-2011, 08:22 PM

If only they knew why...

For me, ONE trike just does not have all of the features I desire! I like to have a variety of machines for a variety of applications. My 110 is great for going on cruises down trails, or climbing small hills on low gear, as well as towing small to medium loads. My 200X is great for jumping, and fooling around on a track, and making fresh donuts. My Tecate makes for a fast ride for the desert.

So why do I NEED more than just ONE trike?? Why do you need multiple pairs of glasses? Why do you need more than one shirt, or pair of pants?

**scooterroo** · 01-13-2011, 08:23 PM

because i can!!! and also what shortline said ... some just have sentimental value to me.

**CRAZY70MAN** · 01-13-2011, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by shortline10

Each has its own purpose and if you've been into trikes as long as me some get sentimental . LOL .

Well put man........ They were just such a big part of my life.....when it was ALL GOOD!! They keep me young, other than my body getting beat, and give me a great reason to spend time with the kids. Got another young cousin coming over this weekend to ride....he has been begging me for a while. You have to have plenty of riders for the guests!!! It would be like running out of beer at a party if you had more riders than trikes??? That would just suck..lol....never happen around here. ha ha I refuse to grow up mentally!!

**Vealmonkey** · 01-13-2011, 08:37 PM

Well.....I got issues. LOL

**Thorpe** · 01-13-2011, 08:50 PM

Sadly, at the moment, I dont own more than one....

**CRAZY70MAN** · 01-13-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Vealmonkey

Well.....I got issues. LOL

ha......to say the least!! lol

**sittinguy** · 01-13-2011, 08:54 PM

I agree they were a big part of my life growing up. And I feel like I am paying respect for all the fun they gave me. Also I am a really good rider. It feels great when you show up somewhere to ride and you see the young quad guys snickering a little. They don't snicker very long.

I like preserving a little piece of history. Ask a little kid what a 3 wheeler is? They don't know, and probably never seen one.

I don't have a big variety of trikes, I do have a 4 speed 70 for nostalgic reasons(my first trike at 10yrs old), But I am in the process of putting together my 3rd 350X, The main reason is because I gathered alot of parts over the years, I enjoy putting them together from bare frame up, I could put one together blindfolded I think.

If the weather is good next week I will be hauling the showgirl to a car show. Its amazing how many guys come up and say,, OH I had one of those.

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