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    Man, those are some very nice 'homemade' 3 wheelers. But for the most part I only see race style trikes. Anyone know if, or have pictures of, home-built utility trikes?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kintore View Post
    Im easily under 2g Total for my 04 Tionesta Trikes 450r, with some horse trading, and having some awesome friends. There are a few people around here that will help you. Its the only way its going to get it done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big G View Post
    Man, those are some very nice 'homemade' 3 wheelers. But for the most part I only see race style trikes. Anyone know if, or have pictures of, home-built utility trikes?
    Now that is something i would like to see, but no. I have not heard or seen of any being built. A few ideas thrown around since i have been here though, such as a rear independent suspension on a big red.

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    Quote Originally Posted by honda200x1987 View Post
    We all know it will probably never happen but I would buy a new one in a heartbeat but only if they still had the same look. I would buy a new 4 wheeler today if they would build a new TRX250R with the same styling as the 86-87 88-89, engine, fenders and all. In my opinion the 250R would out sell all the sport model ATV's they have today, not to mention the engine and other parts would benefit all of the ATC250R enthusiasts. Just like the automotive industry, where they built the new Camaro and the Shelby mustang . I believe Honda would greatly benefit by using the iconic designs from the 1986-89 TRX250R, 200X/350XATC250R and built a brand new ATV. They wonder why they have 450Rs sitting on the showroom floors from 2009,lol. As for the ATC's, if they went back into production ,that would be a wish come true and I would be first in line to buy one. Also be the first to buy a TRX!

    Please don't anyone take this the wrong way. But I really don't see the Japanese culture as into retro and nostalgia as much as the American culture. And I mean this completely demographically. Their culture is just different. Do you think their parents/grandparents were doing the same things ours were in the 1950's with hotrods and whatnot?? Just as one example. I think they for the most part are much more forward minded. Always looking to design the next major improvement and/or groundbreaking technological wonder...I just cannot envision any major Japanese corporation taking the "bet" there will be a significant market to sell nostalgic/retro/old-school-cool the way the domestic auto makers have...

    Just another angle I see....
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    Tionesta Trikes built a great little trike out of a new trx250 quad I am sure it would fit the utility trike category

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    My onl;y problem is I hate 4 strokes and want a new 500 2-stroke... Will never happen in my life

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kintore View Post
    Im easily under 2g Total for my 04 Tionesta Trikes 450r, with some horse trading, and having some awesome friends. There are a few people around here that will help you. Its the only way its going to get it done.

    When are you going into production? I'd be happy to buy a used 450r trike for $4k (in a couple of years after the house is paid off) lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C.J View Post
    Dude you're in this months DirtWheels,,,,,
    LOL thanks, I get the monthly subscription. Its hanging on my wall with the other frames
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    I got my TPC last week! $10,501.00 I had to work on it a little bit to get it to run, but I like it so far. It's fast as heck. I'm gonna hire some pro riders to win me some trophies on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TecateDan View Post
    My onl;y problem is I hate 4 strokes and want a new 500 2-stroke... Will never happen in my life
    I sent an email to TPC saying they should give a zilla chop a shot,,,, I got no response lol
    too many bikes to count. too little time on hand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ditchmud View Post
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    I got my TPC last week! $10,501.00 I had to work on it a little bit to get it to run, but I like it so far. It's fast as heck. I'm gonna hire some pro riders to win me some trophies on it.
    That is great! It reminds me of a lawnmower I slightly modified to mud bog.... sadly donut spare tires don't do very well in mud .

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    It'd be awesome if they did but then again.. I could care less. When I see a quad on the side of the road I think to myself.. wow thats nice and then forget about it.. when I see a 3 wheeler I stare.. the entire time lol.. Basically I love the fact that there rare.. people stare at my wheeler and its not even that nice which is an awesome feeling! Knowing there's only so many left makes me cherish mine.. if they started making them i'd probably just start abusing the thing because there'd be endless parts.
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    I'd buy a new one. I'd also jump on a retro 1988 TRX250R redo. I sold mine back int he 90s and regret it to this day.
    "See, morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with, long as she does it quiet-like. "

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    I agree 100% , I wonder if Honda will ever make 2 stroke engines again? Maybe a clean smoker?
    Quote Originally Posted by Dirtweed View Post
    I'd buy a new one. I'd also jump on a retro 1988 TRX250R redo. I sold mine back int he 90s and regret it to this day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TecateDan View Post
    My onl;y problem is I hate 4 strokes and want a new 500 2-stroke... Will never happen in my life
    Sure it could there buddy!! Service HONDA conversion
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