I am hooked

[y2kane]

It all started 2 years ago when I bought my 185 for $175.... Then shortly there after I bought 2 110 for $300 for both. One started and has been pretty good for the kids to ride. Then this spring I found on craig list a big red 200 and a 200 s for $100. The big red needs a new coil which I bought off ebay on the 25th of may and am still waiting on (that's another tale I won't get into or it will just piss me off) and the 200s is no good but for parts.

Just now I bought a 200s that runs good but needs plastics replaced, seat covered, and a recoil cover and recoil for $172.50 from a local off ebay. Going to go pick it up hopefully tomorrow. In total that's 6 trikes with 3 runners and 1 more soon, and 2 parts machines.

Just think It all started with a 185 I passed in my town and my wife told me to see how much they wanted for it.... LOL

I think it is postively an ADDICTION!! I am low on savings now so this will have to be my last one for a long time....

[tmecars]

Youre EXACTLY right and I know EXACTLY how you feel!

T

[i58829]

haha they are more fun to work on and collect than anything else. Did you ever keep track of how much interest $1000.00 makes in the bank each week? Me either but i can guarantee its not nearly as much fun as having some toys in the garage...

[TrikesRule_FOOL]

haha they are more fun to work on and collect than anything else. Did you ever keep track of how much interested $1000.00 makes in the bank each week? Me either but i can guarantee its not nearly as much fun as having some toys in the garage...

Now that makes me feel better you're right

[stealthduner]

Im the same way. I started out with my 83 ATC250R that was kind of beat when i got it 10 years ago, I have slowly built it up to my own personal work of art. It may not be perfect in some people but in my book it is. I have rebuilt or at least touched every inch of that bike at least once.

Here it is basically FINISHED (even though they never are)


I now have six trikes myself (the 83R above, 2 86 250R's, 2 85 350X's, and a 200X) They all (except one 350X(Ive had it one month)) have my own personal touch to them and I have made them MINE! All 6 bikes run, and are mechanically sound, and all are set up to my personal prefferences

[Brockey]

And all your bikes look beautiful too. C'mon post up the entire lineup for us.

[stealthduner]

And all your bikes look beautiful too. C'mon post up the entire lineup for us.

ASk and you shall Recieve:
My 86 ATC250R "Stocker"


my 86 ATC250R "Twin"


My 85 200X "Racer-X" (Before I Painted the Tank, and Installed the fork boots)


My 85 350X "Thumper"


My other 85 350X "Thrasher" (work in progress) Soon to be modeled after 86 model (Best Picture I have at the moment) The all red one

[kxt250r]

nice trikes^^^
whats your favourite to ride n why?

[stealthduner]

nice trikes^^^
whats your favourite to ride n why?

Thats actually kind of a hard question because they all have there Pros, and cons. At Trike Rampage last week, I got really attached to "Thrasher" (all red 350X) Mostly because it will wheelie ALL DAY LONG. It has been geared 13/45 and I am in the process of doin the same to the other 350X. I love to cruise on the 83R, I dont thrash it AT ALL. ALL my R's are fast, but I like the Black 86 the best ( My fastest/best handling bike ) The red 86 has a bit more torque, but still has some bugs to work out.

I use the 200X basically as my pit bike for now, and it is easy to ride

[y2kane]

Picked it up today and was amazed at the power this thing has. It will wheelie in the first 2 gears. It starts right up especially after I put a fresh plug in it. It isn't the prettiest thing in the world but I believe this machine has good potential.

[cybrman]

Sounds a lot like me. Can't stop buying em...see em for $300 on craigslist and go buy em. Rationalizing that I can part them out and at least double my money with little effort. But I can't bring myself to do it, I must rebuild them all and make them perfect again! LOL.
Having a blast doing it too! Into powder coating, bought a blasting cabinet, have a stove on my back porch roflmao. My backyard looks like a 3 wheeler graveyard, parts strewn everywhere.
My wife is about to leave lol.
Going to look at 2 more this weekend. Is there some kind of hotline available?

Nice to know I'm not as unique as I thought!

Great Site, Good People.

[oldtime3wheeler]

I had 3 wheelers when I was young. Sold them off as I got older. Always wanted another one. Got married, had kids, then found one at a barn sale. Now have 3 runners, a 200x project, and a roller. Want to buy more.

[TravEX]

I got 5, want 5 more!

[y2kane]

ya how could you pass up a 200 s running strong for $172.50. It's things like that....that get me into trouble with my wife...lol

[y2kane]

all i need now is the inards for the recoil to make it complete.... I have the spring and it is wound good but everything else is broken up and a freaking coil for my big red. I really hope that is what is wrong with the red...