Your opinion - Worst trike ever

[Jeff B]

It's probably my beat-but-happy '84 Honda 110, but the ytm 125 has got to be the ugliest thing on wheels.
I can't weigh in on reliability never having owned one, but each time I see one I think to myself "what were they thinking?"

So, what's your least-favourite sh*tpile, and why? Reliability issues? Stability problems? Looks? Bugger just catches fire too darn easy? Old lady's faster on it than you? Let me know.

[CodyRosa]

I think its KLT 200.. the kawasaki 200. I never rode it.. it sits in my sandpit open to ALL elements.. and why? All because they had the motor hanging like the smaller atc 70's and i think 110's do. I hate that.. the way they made that frame is UGLY. The thing is heavy without the motor in it. Just an ugly design which is why I love Honda and Honda only. I'll take a tecate and tri z though =)

[M.Pargiello]

I would say any rigid trike. But then again, that's subjective to who you are asking. Farmers and field riders may love them, but for me and many others, they just won't do. So it really depends on who you ask as to what answer you will get.

[Howdy]

Of the machines I have owned: The Suzuki125-185 and the Yam125-175's 3 wheelers were the worst. I would take a KLT200 over one of these machines any day. Oh, I hate the KLT200's also, just not nearly as bad. LOL
Howdy

[Big G]

the ytm 125 has got to be the ugliest thing on wheels.

You hit the nail on the head there Jeff!!

[Jeff B]

So it really depends on who you ask as to what answer you will get.

That's what I'm asking. I'm not particularly attacking/defending any one brand or frame style, I just want to know which trike everybody hates most personally.

[M.Pargiello]

I hear ya, my vote goes to any rigid and the suzukis for sure

[kb0nly]

Aint nothing wrong with rigids... I hated the suspension models i have ridden, always felt too mushy and bounced around more than my rigid 200ES does, maybe its a worn shock on them but i couldnt stand doing a bunny hop for a quarter mile after hitting a bump.

[MIK6]

What about them damn manco quester 308s? They were JUNK! Rigid, briggs motor, no brakes, no parts.. ect! A friend had 2 when i was a kid, they SUCKED! LOL
I might have to see if they are still in his dads barn, grab them, make 1 rider out of thepair, just to prove a fact!
MIK6/ Mike

[Jeff B]

Lets see it Mike. If it's as bad as my 110, I'll post photos. I don't want to do this, as it probably belongs on the scrap-heap, but it's my only rider atm. :dammit:

[M.Pargiello]

Aint nothing wrong with rigids... I hated the suspension models i have ridden, always felt too mushy and bounced around more than my rigid 200ES does, maybe its a worn shock on them but i couldnt stand doing a bunny hop for a quarter mile after hitting a bump.

Hell, The rigids I have ridden/owned bounced more than a trampoline!

You must have ridden ones with old, beat suspension. I ride mine hard in some seriously tight, whooped out trails. Lean back, hit the gas, and coast the front over the whoops! The rear soaks up the bumps beautifully

[Jason125m]

Aint nothing wrong with rigids... I hated the suspension models i have ridden, always felt too mushy and bounced around more than my rigid 200ES does, maybe its a worn shock on them but i couldnt stand doing a bunny hop for a quarter mile after hitting a bump.

Once you ride a 350x or 250r with properly tuned / rebuilt suspension you will say otherwise. I enjoy my hardtails, but, for the type of riding most people around here do, they just aren't realistic for the trails, I don't want to be 40 with a blown back.

[jdt]

what's the beef with the rigids?

[Big G]

what's the beef with the rigids?

I don't have one. My '83 ATC200 is a hardtail (mind you front suspension), as well as my '83 ATC 200E. I've ridden literally thousands of kilometers on them, and have never once thought to myself, "Man, I wish this thing had rear suspension." And that's riding on Vancouver Island - which isn't exactly flat terrain

[jdt]

I don't have one. My '83 ATC200 is a hardtail (mind you front suspension), as well as my '83 ATC 200E. I've ridden literally thousands of kilometers on them, and have never once thought to myself, "Man, I wish this thing had rear suspension." And that's riding on Vancouver Island - which isn't exactly flat terrain

i have a tri moto 175 full rigid and i think its fun as hell.