New here and need some unbiased input

**BigGreenMachine** · 10-12-2006, 05:46 PM

Should add I'm talking about the 84/85 Tecate.

**aquapunk** · 10-12-2006, 06:43 PM

nah, see, this is what you do, get a trike, then when you go to race your friend, gouge his eyes out, so he cant see the race, thats how all the pros do it these days, lol j/k .... go for a trike though, it honestly is more fun to rip it up on 3 wheels

**FastZ28** · 10-13-2006, 02:35 AM

Hey Huffa I'm in Jonestown, PA right now. Will probably be moving next year when we build our house.

One of my friends at work said not to mess with that 250R I posted about because of it being bored 80 over. He said that the sleeve is really thin being bored that much. Any opinions on that?

I would like to get a 350X but I haven't seen any for sale in PA or close by. If I can't find a 350X maybe I will look for a 200X. What is a 250sx? Is that a decent trike? And what year trikes are , how should I say more favorable....

**ATC-Eric** · 10-13-2006, 03:19 AM

The 250sx is like a sport utility trike. It has electric start with a kick backup, reverse, and is shaft driven.

It really is a great all around trike for just cruizing, or hiting the trails. My brother rebuilt one, it was one of the strongest most dependible trikes I've ever ridin. We wrapped that thing out all day long, and it still just kept on kickin.

They made the SX 85-87, but you would be hard pressed to find an 87.

Heres a pic of the 85:

http://www.files.3wheelerworld.com/S...85atc250sx.jpg

And the 86:

http://www.files.3wheelerworld.com/S...86atc250sx.jpg

**scooterroo** · 10-13-2006, 10:59 AM

tecate!!!!!!!!!!!! you wanna run with 450's, kawasaki tecate will run em. as well as 250 r's and tri z's.

**Huffa** · 10-13-2006, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by FastZ28

Hey Huffa I'm in Jonestown, PA right now. Will probably be moving next year when we build our house.

One of my friends at work said not to mess with that 250R I posted about because of it being bored 80 over. He said that the sleeve is really thin being bored that much. Any opinions on that?

I would like to get a 350X but I haven't seen any for sale in PA or close by. If I can't find a 350X maybe I will look for a 200X. What is a 250sx? Is that a decent trike? And what year trikes are , how should I say more favorable....

I had two 86 200X's and now have a 85 250 SX. Both machines are a joy to own. Neither have a huge amount of power (200X a bit more considering power to weight ratio) but certainly enough to have fun on. The 200X is more tossable, a bit more fun if your riding style is leaned toward the aggresive side, can jump better with it having more travel + being stiffer also. You can moto the X and SX but the SX won't keep up unless you take it beyond it's limits.

Now slow speed trail riding over technical terrain is a different story, that's where the SX shines baby! With being semi automatic it's so nice to plonk thru rocks, tight 1st gear turns, river crossings and any tricky situations with out having a clutch to worry about. Heck, you can trail ride those with one hand if you feel like it! They might as well have a cup holder on them!!

OH, I love the electric start too!

Hill climbs are a different story though and that's where the X shines again, towards the SX comparison I'm speaking, not bigger CC machines of course. The X you can feather the clutch if you start to lose power, where on the SX you must downshift and that's a big NO-NO if you going up a steep hill. Yes, if your in to hill climbs the SX won't do, not that it won't climb fairly decent hills but it's just not in its blood to be attacking steep ones.

The SX is also the lazy mans machine when it comes to maintenence. No chain to lube or adjust, no sprockets to replace + it stays cleaner back there. The draw back is your stuck with that exact gearing. It is geared pretty decent though with having a super low 1st, so the thought never even crossed my mind as to gear it different.

The 350X is basically a potent (much more potent) 200X that weighs a good 40-45 lbs more I think and has a stiffer suspension than the 200X.

The 250 SX is the tank of the bunch weighing easily over 50LBs more then both.

Spec page ......... http://www.3wheelerworld.com/1985HondaSpecpage.shtml

If you really like a decent amount of power DON'T get the SX or X go for the 350 for sure . Every model, no matter what, has some trade offs but for PA terrian I'd go with a 4 stroke for sure.

Year wise I'd DEFINITLY go with a 86 or 87 200X, they are updated tons from the 83-85 models.

85-87 250SX are pretty much the same with just minor changes. 87 is the red white and blue one while the 85 and 6 look the same, almost.

The 350X, you"ll have to ask someone else being that I don't know a whole lot about the years.

ANY model you can find if you look hard enough. I bet I can find you a decent 350X in PA if you ask me too!

Here is one right here in PA somewhere. It's in The Paper Shop. Do you get that paper in store out your way? The phone # is not listed online unless you pay a fee to view adds for so many weeks OR buy the paper. I usually veiw the adds online, then go buy the paper if I see something of interest.

HONDA 350X 3-WHEELER ATV, brand new tires w/chrome wheels, running cond., extras, $1700.

Below is my 85 250SX that I bought for a 100 bucks and put approx 350 into it.

Jonestown, I drove through that town I think, is that not the one with a REALLY steep mountain that is right in the town?

Where are you moving too ?

I sent you a PM.

**TimSr** · 10-13-2006, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Derrick Adams

Quads obviously will handle better, they have more points of contact with the ground. But, as far as which is more fun to ride, 3 wheelers are the hands down winner.
Any fool can jump on a quad and ride it. It takes honed skills and finesse to ride a 3 wheeler.
There are very few 3 wheelers that can keep up with a 450R and only in a straight line. You start throwing in turns or jumps and you might as well forget it. Now mud is a whole different story!

This thread cracks me up. At least its easy to identify the guy who actually HAS a lot of racing experience with quads on something besides a straight line or an armchair! See you at the track Big D! LESS SMACK, MORE TRACK, PEOPLE!!!!! Its educational!!!

**junkrider** · 10-13-2006, 10:07 PM

Yo huffa! U coming riding with us to paragon next weekend? (I know its off topic.) I'm in bowmanstown. If you need transport.

Too the topic

I like bikes, trikes, and quads. All are fun. All have little nuances that make them better for a certain thing. If you're really good, you can get any of them to do most of what you might want to do.

That said, I'm not so good.

Gettin old at 37, but I still have fun.

**badasskfx** · 10-13-2006, 11:56 PM

i spank my boys in the woods on my trike. i can

threw the woods on a threwheeler!

**El'Capitan** · 10-14-2006, 01:01 AM

Dont get a 350X if your planning on keeping up with that 450R.....ive been dusted way to many times to think that i have a chance

if you want to beat him in a straight line ever think of getting a dirtbike? get a big 4-thumper and run on hard ground....you'll be sure to beat him on the topend easy

**El'Capitan** · 10-14-2006, 01:02 AM

heck, on your budget you could get a pretty nice XR/XL500 or w/e you would like....your sure to beat him in the long run then

**Levithan** · 10-14-2006, 02:46 AM

What about the Tecate-4? Those look like big quads that could kick some serious butt if you really tried! I would definitely look at a Tecate 3 or 250R, those are the only bikes that will even be close to keeping up with a 450. Just remember, Trikes are cheaper in the long run, with cheaper parts, and less to maintain. Im not saying you shouldnt maintain them, but when something breaks, its usually a cheaper and easier fix then on a quad. Well, good luck friend.

**Huffa** · 10-14-2006, 07:56 AM

Who cares if it (machine you buy) is a bit slower, what does it matter? Anyone can twist a throttle and go fast, you get good enough and really hone your skills on a lesser of a machine and it just won't matter when your going trail riding.

I have just been always more impressed with what the rider can do and not how potent a engine is and that's why my view point is the way it is.

Hillclimbing is a different story though as there power is very important, that I understand.

**deathman53** · 10-14-2006, 08:17 AM

get a 350x, have the best of both worlds. I have a 200x, 86 atc250r, 85 atc 250r and 2 quads and dirtbikes. I can keep up with most quads on tight trails on my 200x, most quads on a mx track on my 250r. Beware a 350x is a torque monster and sometimes the kicker can be hard to kick.

**deathman53** · 10-14-2006, 08:26 AM

also consider, how good is his skills riding a quad, with a not good quad rider, or slippery and techincal stuff the 350x will beat it hands down. don't worry about beating this guy, it sounds like he hates trikes and will say anything to put them down. If you really feel like smoking him, get a liquid cooled 250r or 350x, you will not smoke him in all condition or even keep up with him in some, but for the most part you will be right on his ass. That should be enough the shatter is little world.

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