1971 Honda US90 - Parrot Green

[rothrock]

So i've been in a trike buying mood lately. Picked up an '86 Big Red last week for $400. Decent shape. Needed a battery, rear wheel bearings, and some paint. It's a work in progress.

I wanted to see what else people had for sale so I posted a "Wanted: 3 Wheelers" ad on a local classifieds site and got a few responses. One guy has a 1971 Honda US90. He says it runs good. The body is a little rough. What do you think it would be worth? He wants $400 for it.

[chrisand4]

I've seen just the tires go for more than $400, sounds like a good deal to me.

[LonesomeTriZ]

If you do not buy it, I will.

[maggiesboy]

in a HEARTBEAT I would buy that for $400.00

[Frankencelery]

Go directly to BUY, do not pass go, do not collect $200!!!

[devilman]

whats the claw near the handle bar? i would pick it up for that much, is he firm on the price?

[chrisand4]

I belive the claw is a handle to detach the front forks, as these things were collapsable, I think the rear axel was even removable.

[rothrock]

Apparently you're able to tear it down and put it in the back of your Mercedes.
see brochure:
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/B...e/70atc90.html

He didn't say if he was firm on the price. He just mentioned about a tire alone going for $1000 on ebay and that it's a collectors item.

[devilman]

no *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited*, thats pretty cool. so why haven't you got it yet? oh yeah welcome to the boards

[WaimakRydah]

if i were you i would deffinatly get it its a good price for a trike thats that rare with the original tyres on it

[BigTBones]

If the tires are in good shape with NO or little dry rot (little cracks in the tires) Then they alone are worth over $400! Is the fiberglass in good shape? any cracks? The rear fenders are worth a bit as well as the tin front fenders (ANY rinkles in the tin?) Id offer $300 and go from there...Im a wheeler dealer lol!

[rothrock]

The front fender has a couple wrinkles in it.. and the rear fender appears to have a crack in it. He said all the tires hold air and it starts on the first pull.
I think i'll go check it out in person. I've only seen pictures of it.
I'll let you guys know how it goes.

[rdlsz24]

It looks pretty good. You don't see many of those around anymore.

Rob

[Taiser]

I'd buy it sight unseen...if it were closer! it's a good deal, but I'd still offer him like 250 or so for it. Most people don't know what they have!

[ProCarbine2k1]

I had a chance to buy one a few weeks ago. It was baby blue, all there and very very restorable. Rear fender needed a repair, but the tires looked ok and held air. All for 300 or 375 bones, cant remember which. It was at a swap meet locally.
I know I could have made some cash on the tires, but then what? I would have a 90 sitting around without tires and wheels that needed a restore, and for all of you that know me, I DO NOT believe in parting trikes unless a restore is almost impossible. Pick that thing up and restore it! VintageMotorsports knows quite a bit about these machines.