Scored a 70!!!

[Dammit!]

I'm finally a member!

Called a guy about one on craigslist for 400 bucks. Turns out that one sold but he said he had another that needed put back together but everything was there. Said he wanted $150 for it. When I get there I find it's pretty much completely assembled with no fenders on it. He had the fenders in the shed boxed up. Much to my shock, he goes to the shed and comes back with a box with two BRAND NEW Maier fenders still in the packaging.

He said it starts up but I didn't bother with trying. I just wanted to get it in the truck and get it home. Put some gas in it, turn on the petcock and it leaks like crazy. Had to push start it but it does start and run a little. Needs some carb work and that leak fixed. Doesn't sound like it's getting enough gas.

The exhaust pipe looks like it was made from old water pipes with some honda muffler welded on. The head around the exhaust port is messed up but overall it's in great shape for 150 bucks. Everything seems to be straight. No dents in the tank. I'm happy!

Not sure what year it is. Gotta do a search and find that VIN system.

[sandpuppi101]

Nice score!!! Where's the weight brackets ,It looks like a little puller with the bigger tires on there ,what are those 110 hubs on her?? Gonna bring her to TF this year ??

[ATCR250R]

Well I know if its a 1980 its A for the 10th letter then B, then C, and so on.

[Dammit!]

10th digit is E so I guess it's a 1984?

[hondaatcvabeach]

Yup that would be a 1984

[Liquid-Darkness]

Cool. Nice trike.

[edog]

What is the big Buzz over these little Trikes?


Nice little Trike by the way.

[ATC-Eric]

Very nice little trike!

I love the tires on it, gives it some attitude.

Great price, with new fenders to boot!

[Dammit!]

What is the big Buzz over these little Trikes?


Nice little Trike by the way.

I don't know. You just can't help but smile and laugh when you ride one.

Any of the 70 experts want to warn me on what's going to be hard to find? I need to rebuild the carb. Are there rebuild kits for them? Is the float bowl o-ring still available?

How about the petcocks? Rebuildable? If not what is a good substitute?

[tyman]

nice.. i'm liking that exhaust pipe.. lol.... looks solid though.. i'd say the rear fenders don't fit with those tires like that... but it looks cool... its a keeper!

[tecat-z]

Petcocks are still availiable through Honda oem. 70s are cool and parts are no problem. They are kinda the new craze like the old Honda trail 70s were 8-10 years ago. Pull starters are the thing you need to watch. They get pricey, but rebuild kits are out there. Custom 70s are where you can really throw your personal touch on them. Have fun, cuz they're awesome little trikes that EVERYONE can enjoy.

[slothminx]

The pullstarters are a pain to find cheaply, but it looks like yours is on there

The carb kits are on ebay for a reasonble price. Just needs a little wrok to shine again! nice score!

These 70's are great, I sold mine to get my Z, but im going to get another one to play around on

[thefox]

I don't know. You just can't help but smile and laugh when you ride one.

Any of the 70 experts want to warn me on what's going to be hard to find? I need to rebuild the carb. Are there rebuild kits for them? Is the float bowl o-ring still available?

How about the petcocks? Rebuildable? If not what is a good substitute?

www.dratv.com is the best place for parts for these little guys. They are a new fuel switch for lass the $20 if I remeber right. It looks like you got a great deal. I miss my little 70!

[danteross77]

If you want to go with the original exhaust, I have about 3 of them hanging up in the garage. The $150 you paid would not even buy the new fenders you have there, super deal!!, not sure if it will clear those tires though, if you need a rear fender to cut up I have one also, or if you need the original rims I have a few of those. Me and my sons put 2 together and we still have 3 or 4 parts bikes in the back shed, one day when I get around to it, I am going to part them out or put a few of them together and sell them.

[Dammit!]

The rear tires/wheels will get changed out. I should have taken a pic from behind. The tires are the same brand but different size. One is way wider than the other.

I will be needing a pipe. Stocker or aftermarket doesn't really matter.