everyone that knows about these trikes give me your input,trials,errors,experiences,problems,spare parts ,things to look out for, specs, suggestions,positives ,negatives,tips,tricks,everything to do with these thanks
alright EDOG post away lol!!!!!
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Arm chair racerFirst time rider
everyone that knows about these trikes give me your input,trials,errors,experiences,problems,spare parts ,things to look out for, specs, suggestions,positives ,negatives,tips,tricks,everything to do with these thanks
alright EDOG post away lol!!!!!
1973 atc90k1
cobra exhaust,1978 thumb throttle ,& pegs
'80 honda 110
'84 yamaha 200 x2
'85 yamaha 225 dx 4sale
'85 tecate 3 basketcase
'85 honda 200x
'02 blaster race quad getting full rebuild
'88 suzuki quadzilla sold miss it
'00 honda XR650R supermoto
User On Patrol.
The day begins with 3WW
Did you just buy one? If so, what year? How much? Clue us in buddy. Got pictures?
I have one at the moment and I am restoring not to original but a bit customizing (sort of) and find parts wise they aren't too bad for obtaining through ebay. At one time or another I think I've seen every part for the trike. Not real expensive either.
Certain members on here are in the process of helping me out also and I say thanks!
I have never even rode one so can't give no info on that.
If checking one out, a weak area seems to be the forks are bent on a lot of them simply because they hit something or pushed it over it's limits for what it's designed to do.
Quite an easy wheeler to work on too.
Not sure if you saw mine on here or not?
Shaft drive is nice being no sprockets or chain to worry about and sure the rear stays cleaner because of it.
Pull start assembly tends to need work on some but almost every make desires that attention at one time or another by now.
Another nice thing it has going for it is the palstic tank........no rust or dents ever.
Overall it's a nice trike and I haven't found much to complain about working on it.
Don't know how many do this (seems a rareity) but my two front mounting nuts on each side in frame for the footpeg mount bolts spin freely and must be repaired. That could very well be it was ridden with them loose and eventually it broke the nut welds off but it can be repaired.
You going to moto it or push it really hard step up to a heavier duty trike as it really isn't a sport trike.
Last edited by Huffa; 04-30-2005 at 08:58 PM.
So bombed at TF I needed both hands to hold my beer
Teaching quads a lesson
Wheelie machine, will go for forever on 2 wheels. The little carb is very "figity", once you have it set right, dont touch it again -LOL. The heads are real weak, check clearances regularly. These machines have a reputation for throwing valves. Keep the driveshaft + rest of the drivetrain sealed off real well, It only takes tiny bit of crap to tear alot of stuff apart. Keep your axle nuts TIGHT, them 3 bolt yamie hubs are easy to strip.
And, finally, as with every yamaha... Prepare for lots of work + money spending when it breaks.
Give me no lip and I tell you no lie.
-TF 05' , And cant wait till 06!
sled neck mechanic
Got the holeshot
I had a 225 DR it was a great machine. I ran it for about 1 year. I had to replace all the bearing for the rear axle, I knew they were bad when I got it. It cost aobut $250 for the axle bearings and seals. Only break down I had was the coil went out.
Great wheelie machine, good power, decent suspension for a shaft drive 80's model. I would buy another if I ever find a good deal.
I had the RIGHT to remain silent, I didn't have the ability!
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You do mean taking the whole trike to the dealer & having them do it, right?Originally Posted by smokinwrench
HELLO, my name is stickers!
Catch me if you can
New to the board I see. Welcome. One tip I can give you is...Don't get edog and huffa started on God's greatest invention...the Yamaha 225 dx.
They are nice wheelers though. I had one many, many years ago and never had a problem.
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I thought that was the 200X?New to the board I see. Welcome. One tip I can give you is...Don't get edog and huffa started on God's greatest invention...the Yamaha 225 dx.
They are nice wheelers though. I had one many, many years ago and never had a problem.
sled neck mechanic
Got the holeshot
No, I mean buying the parts at the dealer and installing them myself.
I had the RIGHT to remain silent, I didn't have the ability!
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You paidNo, I mean buying the parts at the dealer and installing them myself.250.00
Maybe there is a misunderstanding on what you bought but here are the prices from bike bandit and generally they are high.
9: BEARING,SPECIAL
360631-001
$33.33
10: BEARING
(B6008)
359665-001
$39.83
11: OIL SEAL,SD-TYPE
358606-001
$6.58
Last edited by Huffa; 04-30-2005 at 11:39 PM.
HELLO, my name is stickers!
Catch me if you can
I thought that was the 200X?
Well if the 200x was...God certainly missed mine. lol BTW I'm jut playing around. They are good trikes.
Even team-red-rider is cooler then me.
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Got one... im in Pittsburgh PA.... if you pick it up its $125 and it doesnt run but has most parts... you can fix it with a carb clean and o-ring and pull start handle....
Even team-red-rider is cooler then me.
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
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I know, I know not to almost ever take you serious. Playing around is part of the fun on here!
Formerly barry_mann
Got the holeshot
forks are the weakest point on this machine. i have found it difficult to find straight ones. i bought about 4 pair off of ebay before i found some.
sled neck mechanic
Got the holeshot
There is a little more then 1 bearing and a seal in there.You paid
Maybe there is a misunderstanding on what you bought but here are the prices from bike bandit and generally they are high.
9: BEARING,SPECIAL
360631-001
$33.33
10: BEARING
(B6008)
359665-001
$39.83
11: OIL SEAL,SD-TYPE
358606-001
$6.58
I had the RIGHT to remain silent, I didn't have the ability!
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