Power User
Lord of the trike
I think it's a sickness.. really.
My garage contains a fair amount of " useless " parts.. like trashed handlebars headpipes for machines i no longer own ( need to e-bay that stuff some day !! ) .. worn brake drums i don't think i'll ever use........ unless...
See.. it's that " unless " part that drives me nuts !.... i just can't do it.
anyone else suffer from this ?
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SXnot running yet. but won't be long.
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
oh yeah....Your not the only one, I save stuff I know I will never use again, but just can let it go!!!
1985 Honda ATC 250ES BIG RED
1985 Honda ATC 350X
1985 Honda FL670R Odyssey ROTAX conversion
1993 Honda Type II 200
2003 Honda TRX 90
2006 Honda TRX 90
Power User
Lord of the trike
Yup...Im the same way. I just cant seem to throw something out that I might have a use for sometime in the future. Ya just never know what you might need it for...especiall for "redneck engineering"
[20:55] <waterpumper> putting a racing pipe on a Foreman is like putting a high dollar bikini on a 400 pound chick...just because it fits doesn't mean it looks cool
Power User
Lord of the trike
" Redneck Engineering " .. hahahahaha.. i like that !
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Hey...."Redneck engineering" could get you in a few more hours of riding......
1985 Honda ATC 250ES BIG RED
1985 Honda ATC 350X
1985 Honda FL670R Odyssey ROTAX conversion
1993 Honda Type II 200
2003 Honda TRX 90
2006 Honda TRX 90
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
I have the opisite problem, I HATE clutter, and toss or sell anything I don't need right then. There are so many things I could have used at a later time, and I swore at myself for getting rid of them. Now, I basically keep everything.
Power User
Teaching quads a lesson
yes i feel the same way about my stuff....and yes it is a sickness
current rides
82' ATC110
85' ATC310R
85' ATC250R
85' ATC250ES
16' brute force 750
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Got the holeshot
Isnt it strange that as soon as you get rid of something after the longest time, you need it like a week later? Anyone have this problem?
Current Rides-Soon to be 85 350X, 84 200X
PastRides
86 250SX 85 Tri-Z (yellow) 85 Tri-Z (silver) 86 200x 01 Blaster 99 Blaster 85 ATC250R 86 ATC250ES 84 Tri-Zinger 60 ATC500R Project
Originally Posted by atctim
I prefer to be called a "3 wheeled American" I find the term "Trike People" very offensive and derogatory!SOON MY PRECIOUS!
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
I keep all my bent and broken stuff too... it goes to my wall of shame! anything broken worn or in any other way ruined on my part or worn beyond "spec" (usually way beyond) goes up there, its a constant reminder of what not to do
1985 Yamaha Tri Z 260PV
Suzuki Trail Buddy 50
User On Patrol.
The day begins with 3WW
Well I had 2 rear 22X11X8 tires that were decent but not decent enough to really sell so I kept & kept and kept them. 3- 5 years goes by and screw it, I threw them out.Originally Posted by Tri-Z Pilot
A year later and I have 3 - 3 wheelers that could have used them
Same goes with a 185S frame - threw it out and now I'm back into them and could have sold or used it
I hate clutter too but you sure get pissed if you have to rebuy the part over again. Sometimes I throw a part away and then a day later take it right back ouy of the trash!
Somtimes ya just can't win no matter what decision you make. I'm sure we ALL run into this time & time again through life with a lot of house hold things also...............or the wife
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I used to keep everything until I filled up all possible usable space (I think my mom hates me). When I found ebay a few years back, I began getiing rid of the stuff I didn't need or use. Used the money to stock up on parts for the bikes I am in to. I keep way too much stuff, just can't seem to part with it. I have been considering psychological counseling, but I'd rather spend the money on 3 wheeler parts. As it is, I am out of space again. Starting to forget what all I have. I need a warehouse or something. Or maybe some counseling...
[FONT="Palatino Linotype"]~My Rides (to name a few) ~
1986 ATC250R, 1985 ATC350X
1985 ATC250R Missile (90% done)
1983 ATC185S
1999 TRX416EX
2003 Honda CBR600RR
1990 Yamaha Zuma
1985 XR80 w/100 motor
1967 Honda CB77, '65 CL77
1962 Puch 250 SGS
1984 XR350R (owned since I was a kid)
1972 Suzuki T350 Rebel, '73 T500 Titan
1964 BSA A65 (needs restored)
1968 BMW R60/2 mint original bike
1976 Kawasaki KH500 triple
Anybody have parts to trade for the above models?
Putting Priorities in Order, Busier than ever.
Catch me if you can
Same here. I do a lot of redneck engineering myself.Yup...Im the same way. I just cant seem to throw something out that I might have a use for sometime in the future. Ya just never know what you might need it for...especiall for "redneck engineering"
I'm a collector also. I hate to throw some stuff out. But since we ran out of room at the shop we decided to start throwing a lot of stuff out. We now have a new Ebay rule: If it don't sell in 2 attemps it gets trashed. This is done right after the auctions end ( within a hour ).
Howdy
Power User
Lord of the trike
How bout .. if it don't sell within 2 auctions.. include it with your next sale .. free !
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
User On Patrol.
The day begins with 3WW
That's a great idea!
Make the sale that much more appealing.
Power User
Got the holeshot
Just like with the gas cap!!!That's a great idea!
Make the sale that much more appealing.
I am the same with my stuff, I have a couple broken and useless 350x parts, that I just can't through out!!! Also have several useless 250sx parts (bent forks and axles, etc.) that are just sitting out back in the 'parts room'!!
'85 350X-The Flagship
Speedo, Chrome HL Guard, Rubber Steps
DG Chrome Power, 6-Pack Rack, White Bros Skidplate, 400ex Carb
'85 250ES Big Red-Working in Style
Many Hondaline & Aftermarket Add-ons
'84 250R-Old School Racer Project
Too many Accessories to List
'82 200E Big Red-The Tractor
Rubber Steps, Tripmeter
'85 250SX-Rider
Various Accessories
'13 CBR250R & '05 CBR600F4i-Road Toys
Yoshi Slip-Ons & Fender Eliminators
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