new to the 3 wheeler world. heres my 1985 Honda 250sx

[ChevyAndVW]

ive always wanted to 3 wheeler. i picked up a KLT 160 awhile back complete for $50. it was junk and the tranny was messed up.. way too much work on this small 3 wheeler so i sold it... i wanted another 1 so i traded a snowmobile (not running) for my 1985 Honda 250sx. when i got it the plastics were cracked and pieces missing.. also the gas tank so sooo rusty and had alot of holes. it has a brand new carb and runs tho.. so i sand blasted the gas tank. POR-15 sealed the inside of the tank. POR-15 the outside of the tank then rino lined the outside. also my dad owns a blow molding company so i took a thick piece of plastic and made the piece that was perfect for the missing part of the rear fender. then for the "mud flap" piece on the back fender i used a vw fox mud flap i had. then got red plastic fusion paint and painted the rear fenders. everything worked out even tho its kind of getto. but the thing runs perfect. reverse works great. lights. everything. heres some pics i have. im going to get the pics of the plastic repairs i made and post them tomorrow.




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this was the broken side of the fender i repaired



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[RIDE-RED 250r]

Welcome aboard!

Nice looking fabrication, and creative.

I don't know if you have had a chance to read through the site rules, but posting riding pics or vids depicting a helmetless rider is frowned on here. Not looking to start a big helmet/no helmet discussion here. Just a friendly heads-up for a new member.

[ChevyAndVW]

lol ya i always ride with a helmet. i just was testing it out and messing with the carb to get it running. thank you tho

[ChevyAndVW]

heres my kawi green helmet. all my gear is green... 1st honda ive owned. i have to cut off the trailer hitch thing in the back even tho it acts like a wheelie bar heh



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[RIDE-RED 250r]

Yeah, that hitch did stick out a bit didn't it??!!

Tell ya what, those SX's are a real nice, fun,all round, jack of all trades trike!

[tri again]

heres my kawi green helmet. all my gear is green... 1st honda ive owned. i have to cut off the trailer hitch thing in the back even tho it acts like a wheelie bar heh



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Hitches might be just bolted on.
Hey, nice to have a plastics person around.
Everyone wants 250 es side covers.

How did you like the por 15?
think it would plug small pinholes? I tested some on a rusty outdoor woodstove and it looks like it's bulletproof.
Makes so much more sense than some sort of coating to me.

May I ask your rear tire size? I like the geometry and happen to be in the market for some.

Welcome, but be careful.
If you don't keep these things 'hidden', they tend to multiply, kinda like leaving duck decoys out.

Oh, and make sure the gear oil in the rear axle differential is clear and no water.
It's only like 3 ounces.
Manuals are free in the world class help section and the owners manuals and sales brochures
are just fun to look at.

Nice work.
The hardest part is keeping only one.

[zainyD]

Nice SX! Good to see somebody else on the forum with one. I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful information here, I know I have. Enjoy.

[Keepah Rolln]

Nice sx!!Welcome

[ChevyAndVW]

Hitches might be just bolted on.
Hey, nice to have a plastics person around.
Everyone wants 250 es side covers.

How did you like the por 15?
think it would plug small pinholes? I tested some on a rusty outdoor woodstove and it looks like it's bulletproof.
Makes so much more sense than some sort of coating to me.

May I ask your rear tire size? I like the geometry and happen to be in the market for some.

Welcome, but be careful.
If you don't keep these things 'hidden', they tend to multiply, kinda like leaving duck decoys out.

Oh, and make sure the gear oil in the rear axle differential is clear and no water.
It's only like 3 ounces.
Manuals are free in the world class help section and the owners manuals and sales brochures
are just fun to look at.

Nice work.
The hardest part is keeping only one.

--theres not alot of SX's on here? are they good in the 3wheeler world?

--es side covers?

--the por-15 worked great! i use it alot right my restorations.(snowmobiles, dirtbikes, cars, etc) the por-15 did cover the small pin holes. i was well worth the $23 can. i used it inside and outside and not a single leak.

--the tire size ill have to check tomorrow and alot take some more pics. (of my plastic repair, dumb trailer hitch, etc) the hitch is welded on.

-- how do i check the gear oil in the rear end and what weight and kind of oil should i use? (i will be getting a manuel tho)

-- what should i do or can do to my 250sx? any mods or anything to make it better? i only has a new carb and uni filter.( which im afraid it will suck in water, i almost wanna make a snokel kit or somthing)

thank you

[ChevyAndVW]

also. im looking into some aftermarket bars. any idea?

[ChevyAndVW]

thursday im going for a long ride. anything i should check before i leave and take this thru its full allday test?

[gomer202]

[ChevyAndVW]

i hope to aquire another 3 wheeler soon and start a ground up restore/ custom build soon. heres some of my other builds (not 3 wheel related)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-ABA-Fox-build

http://www.pwctoday.com/f21/440-550-...ld-320938.html

[250sxatc]

nice sx man im also lokin fo upgrades for mine i just got in/instaled wheelspacers tonight havent took it for a ride yet but sure looks cool. try findin 200x forks im workin on findin sum i hear its a night and day improvment. hope sumones else has sum i deas i love thesse bikes any way to make them better is sweet

[STiForester]

its a nice machine buddy... how do you like it so far??