1985 Honda 250SX vs 1985 Honda 250R!?

[Adam6604]

alright i need some help from avid trike users;

im new to trikes, im 17, i own a 1985 honda 250sx

im really interested in picking up a 85' 250r in good condition from a local guy.
he wants my SX, so he wants to trade his 250r for my 250sx+cash.
sounds like a good deal to me!
but my dad hates the total idea of a 2 stroke trike, they break down all the time and are expensive, money wise and Time.

so what do you all think? are 2 strokes a good choice, or should i stick with looking for a 4 stroke 350X?

[MTS]

Not sure where you are In Alberta, But....Depending on the Cash involved, and the shape of the 250r...its a Not bad deal...Theirs More SX's out here than R's...and the R's here go for some Stupid Money.

[KASEY]

i have a 86 250r that has never been opened up,,, so much for breaking down,,, my kids all ride it so it gets used..

[Adam6604]

yeah im thinking it will be my SX + 500$ cash or so for it. he says its in great shape , and mechanically it runs good might need a tune up soon he says.
but i bought a 200X for 500$ and traded it for my SX so basically i paid 500$ for my SX! and it runs great and looks great

[Adam6604]

i have a 86 250r that has never been opened up,,, so much for breaking down,,, my kids all ride it so it gets used..

yeah well i hear 2 strokes are tough. but my dad thinks otherwise..haha.

[leviblue]

DO YOU THINK IT'S A FAIR TRADE??? HOW MUCH $$$?? What condition is the R in??? any pics......As far as what is better 2 or 4 strokes you'll get alot of opions here but most will tell ya to take the R and it's no differance in mantiance execpt if your lazy. 2 strokes to me are way more simple and cheaper to repair. I LOVE MY R's and won't ride anything else

[Adam6604]

yah i REALLY want the R. the guy said everything is in great condition, plastics good, runs good, lights even work good etc. just needs a tuneup in the near future. im gona check it out on friday

[KASEY]

tuneup is not a term used in 2 stroke language,, check the compression,, it it kicks real easy it might need a topend..

[David komatina]

R all the way bro but its always nice too have that 4 stroke on hand just in case the r is havin a bad day. Check that R over real good mayb point out a few things that it could use maybe u will even get a better deal!

[Adam6604]

yeah i work for mininum wage and i drive a real expensive truck , so ican only really afford to have 1 trike of my own, but my dad still has to sell his 250ES and a 200E so i still have 2 4 strokes to play with

[Adam6604]

awesome thanks i didn't know that :P i dont know a whole lot about 2 strokes

[portland250r]

holy crap people must be a lot different where you live cause up in portland you could have the nicest sx and try to trade for a rough 250r and you would get laughed at.
the minimum for a nice 250r where i live is 1300 and one im trying to buy the guy wants 2500.

[Ironbnder]

You need to also consider what type of riding environment you have. A liquid R is a monster that will hurt you if you are not respectable to it. It does not like put-putting down a trail all day. It likes to let the wind blow. The SX is more of an all around rider. AND as stated, I would not believe a nice R + cash for any SX would be a fair trade. I would look into it a little more.

[Adam6604]

im trading MY SX + cash for a good shape 85' R

[fabiodriven]

A two stroke is just like anything else. If you take care of it, it will last just as long as a four stroke. There are actually LESS moving parts to fail.

[Xpress]

Yup, no timing components that need to be adjusted every now and then, just a piston, gearing, and a tranny.

[D-dub]

go for the "R" dude you definatly wont regret it. expecially if your already loaded with 4 strokes.

[haggard 2hundie]

an r for an sx and cash ? sounds like either a great deal or a little fishy ive rode alot of thumpers , never an sx but id say the r is alot more fun than any 4 stroke except the 350X but i think thats just in a class of its own.

[Adam6604]

yeah im really thinking ill take the R , the guy has 1 SX and the R and a 350X but its much easier for him and his wife to ride without using something with a clutch so he wants my SX

[haggard 2hundie]

get that r man they are a blast