At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
Hey guys, I've been looking for a fully suspended trike for trail riding. I've heard good remarks about the 250r, 200x and the 350x. I don't ride anything hard or too fast, but deep mud, water and sand are encountered alot. I was looking for a 250r but have heard only good things about a 200x (350x's here are few and far between). How fast is the 200x stock? Can they be wipped around easily? And do they ride well (bumps)
Thanks, Atc GuY
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
The 200x i had (wasa beat to death when i got it) was a strick hard trailer rider. It was fairly fast (clocked it at 55mph in 5th) and was one of the easyest trikes it get sliding around that ive ever had.
A 250R is a great trail bike, but as for mud and stuff its not going to be the greatest since its 2 stroke and youll probably end up melting a piston.
-Phil
Rides:
1985 ATC110
1983 ATC70
198? ATC200X (sold for $300) (bought back for $50)
1984 200M
Past Rides:
1981 ATC250R (sold for $700)
2003 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic (sold for $1000 + a 87 TRX250 Fourtrax)
1987 TRX250 Fourtrax (sold for $600)
1978 ATC90 (sold for $75)
Many Many Other 90 and 110s
198? Tri Moto 125
And several other misc, other trikes.
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Got the holeshot
sounds like a 200x or a 250sx would be you best bet
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
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Roostin Away
Sounds like what you want is a 250SX. Those 3 you listed all have manual clutches, which can be a pain in water and mud if youre not very experienced. The SX is fully suspended, is geared a little lower, but can still get up to a decent speed. Its very comfortable to sit on (for me anyway), I cant sit well on a 200X.
-Nick
1988 Chevy Silverado 5.9L Cummins : 1986 ATC250R : 2012 Polaris RZR 570 :
98% of Americans say 'OH $#!T!!' before going into a ditch on an icy road. The other 2% are Alaskans, and they say 'Here, hold my beer and watch this!!'
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
I've riden clutches all my life and really want to stick to one. If I keep the 250r clean after mud will it over-heat? Right now I take a dirt bike through 3 1/2 feet of water and mud and through sand so a 3 wheeler should be a little easier. I kindof of want some more top-end and power through.
Power User
Got the holeshot
then the 350x would be you best bet, next would be a 250r
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
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85 ATC350X
85 ATC200X
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At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
Ok, I'll look around for those. Up here in northern Mi. 350x's are few and far between. But 250r's seem to be more common, will a 250r survive mud if it's cleaned afterwards? Like puddles?
lol but if I scratch the mud off will it stay cool?
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Arm chair racerRoostin Away
The 350X would do great in mud/woods. So much torque, and it has almost the same feel as a 250R when you are sitting on it. I kinda think the feel of riding a 350X is somewhere between sitting on a 250R and a Tri-Z.
I really doubt the 250R would do very well in mud without some low gearing. The way mine is geared now would require me to rev it to the moon before letting out the clutch in mud.
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'85 Powervalved Tri-Z - Fully modded - Soon to have a Corey Sprock 310 kit
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At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
Maybe I should re-phase, the mud I ride through isn't endless mud holes. It's a deep spot here another one there. I ride with a bunch of guys and one of them has a PE 175 dirt bike the is always caked with mud but has never overheated.
Power User
Roostin Away
Ive taken my 250R on a mud trail like that, and it did just awesome, way better then I was expecting. It wasnt the greatest thing to use though, I wouldve preferred to have a 350X that day over the 250R.
-Nick
1988 Chevy Silverado 5.9L Cummins : 1986 ATC250R : 2012 Polaris RZR 570 :
98% of Americans say 'OH $#!T!!' before going into a ditch on an icy road. The other 2% are Alaskans, and they say 'Here, hold my beer and watch this!!'
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
The best trail trike i've ever ridden was my dad's DR225, but a 350x would be perfect too. I would think a 250r would do fine, just a matter of personal preference.
Power User
Got the holeshot
sounds like you want and are going to buy a R anyway, so why keep asking?
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
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85 ATC200X
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Arm chair racerRoostin Away
Where are you in Northern Michigan? I live near Alpena. Going to Rose City this weekend for Sandpuppies Ride. Will be going up to Bull GapOriginally Posted by Atc GuY
Ok, I'll look around for those. Up here in northern Mi. 350x's are few and far between. But 250r's seem to be more common, will a 250r survive mud if it's cleaned afterwards? Like puddles?
lol but if I scratch the mud off will it stay cool?
Got The Holeshot
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I love my 350x. It goes thru anything. If you are a larger person, around 6ft. I'd get one. I waited about a year before I found my 350X near Grand Rapids. Hold out, you'll find a nice one. Found mine in a Bargin Finder Mag.... Good luck BEETS
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Bull Gap is awesome, the hillclimb is fun, and the trails surrounding the area are great! what will you be riding up there?
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