Help Me Choose A 3 Wheeler! Please!

[Thursday]

We'll I'm brand new to 3wheelers, ATV's in general. I've found a great use for a 3wheeler recently and to my suprise there's quite a few in my price range (sub $400). I'm providing links to all the 3 wheelers in my price range I can find.

Note: Some prices may be above the $400 range, which I'm banking on them accepting my offer.

I plan on abusing the hell out of my future 3wheeler Not in a preventative maintenance way ex. Oil Change, Greasing, Occasional washing. I'm talking about rough and tough abuse. ex. Tumbling down a hill, Crashing in the woods, and fording a river. I doubt it will ever see a sand dune. Mostly mountainous terrain maybe trail blazing. I figure I want a workhorse, but still wanna be able to rip it up and explore. The ability to fix a rack to it is big.

Based on the above information please give me your top 5 picks and why you chose them. If you know any weird qwirks, problems, recalls I should no about a specific model and years you picked, please mention it. Maybe you could refrence me to a good link or Manual.

As you can tell I like to gather as much information on any purchase I make. So dont be afraid to write a novel on any information you know.


Potential buys:


#1

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=8

#2

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=9

#3

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...pid,10,cat,145

#4

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...at=145&lpid=11

#5

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...pid,11,cat,145

#6

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...at=145&lpid=14

#7

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...pid,14,cat,145

#8

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...pid,15,cat,145

#9

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=8

#10

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=4

#11

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=3

#12

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...lpid,2,cat,145

#13

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=2

#14

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=389...lpid,2,cat,145

#15


http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...cat=145&lpid=1


Please give me your top 5 and why. Maybe the biggest one to avoid too ex. Bottom 1.


THANKS FOR THE HELP!

[lndy650]

i would go with #2 250sx they are dependable and have reverse electric start with kick start backup. top speed about 55.

[Thursday]

i would go with #2 250sx they are dependable and have reverse electric start with kick start backup. top speed about 55.

I appreciate your input. Can you distinguish the year? Is it a 2 or 4 stroke? Chain or shaft? Will I be able to put a rack on this, and does it have a hitch?

[Tri-ZNate]

I appreciate your input. Can you distinguish the year? Is it a 2 or 4 stroke? Chain or shaft? Will I be able to put a rack on this, and does it have a hitch?

1985, 4 stroke, shaft, yes, if it doesnt have one they make 'em

[Name Brand]

The SX will take you where you want to go, and they are very durable. #2 is not a bad deal; go grasshopper!

There's a link in my signature below on my SX. There's some tech, mods, a link to swapping rear ends, and a few trip reports.

[boosted96cobra]

Wow another fellow UTAH triker. What are your uses for it? Do you ever ride the dunes?

[saturnthegiant]

I like the SX's, and wish i had one, but i really like having the front and rear racks! I guess you can attach racks to the SX, but if it were me i might consider looking around for a Big Red, either a 200e or es, or a 250es, though one in good shape might be outta your price range, but not by much. For me, a Yamaha with racks would do the job too. You also gotta consider suspension, which the SX has. It'll be a much smoother ride. I have a 200e Big Red and also a 125m, and the 125 is fun, but riding it all day will wear you out!!!

[ceaserthethird]

I vot for #2 Best of Both Worlds ....

[rdlsz24]

Wow all those trikes are for sale local to you? Dang

Rob

[oldtime3wheeler]

I would buy no. 2. Front and rear suspension, reverse, electric start, kick start back-up. Great trike to own. You can get racks at least for the back.

[sittinguy]

Big Red's are always great, and there are lots of parts for them. Most of them already have racks..

[Thursday]

The SX will take you where you want to go, and they are very durable. #2 is not a bad deal; go grasshopper!

There's a link in my signature below on my SX. There's some tech, mods, a link to swapping rear ends, and a few trip reports.

Thank you for the info Sensei!!! Looking at the pictures in your link it doesn't look like the rear has a tow hitch anywhere, but the racks are a plus. It seems like Hondas are dime a dozen which would be nice for used parts down the road.

[Thursday]

Wow another fellow UTAH triker. What are your uses for it? Do you ever ride the dunes?

What part of Utah you from? I'm gonna use it at my familys cabin in Cache County. Hey even better you like SVT's are you on utahstangs?

[Thursday]

I like the SX's, and wish i had one, but i really like having the front and rear racks! I guess you can attach racks to the SX, but if it were me i might consider looking around for a Big Red, either a 200e or es, or a 250es, though one in good shape might be outta your price range, but not by much. For me, a Yamaha with racks would do the job too. You also gotta consider suspension, which the SX has. It'll be a much smoother ride. I have a 200e Big Red and also a 125m, and the 125 is fun, but riding it all day will wear you out!!!

So big reds have 0 suspension? That doesn't sound like fun.

[Lukeatc185]

i dont see any big reds there. if u come across one id get a big red. when you said work horse the big red came to mind. im sure they had at least front suspension.