looking at a 85 250sx.

[dman10]

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Up for sale is a 1985 Honda ATC 250SX only 2nd owner. has six speed manual with revers head light brake light push button start or kick start . runs good starts right up every time, oil and filters have been changed, and bike has been taken care of. A very nice three wheeler for being 30 years old i want 800 dollars for it no lowballers will consider good offers.
Wadda ya'll think? Anything you see I should be wary of? Any major things I need to check for?
Also, I have my dad sold, told him I'd sell the wretched old 82' 200 when its done, for this, but moms kinda not for it, any major points I can push for it? Such as the full suspension and reverse, along with the fact its a better utility machine?
Thanks,
"D"

[cap]

Much better resale value. Full suspension handles better and is safer, I'm not sure about that last one though?

[dougspcs]

Excellent machine..a few things to check are rear diff and brakes for signs if water entry.

But a solid replacement to the hard tail machines.

My 2nd favourite trike of all them..but then I haven't chosen my most favorite yet! So they are all my second favorite...

[dman10]

He said he's changed diff oil 4 times since hes gotten it, never ran it through mud or water, nor has he ever hot rodded it or ran it hard, he has a cr500 for that. and its just for cruising. I'm thinking I might try to trade him my 200 and 200 or so dollars if he'll go for it. Seems like a nice guy.

[the great gazoo]

HAHAH Doug! You crack me up. Make sure you have all your gears, especially 3rd, which can give out on some of the '85's. It's not too common of a problem. I replaced my shift forks when mine disappeared- it had 3rd gear for close to 3 years, then it dropped out again(I think it might be the drum itself?). Good luck with it & keep us posted!

[dman10]

I've got my mom on board as much as she'll ever be.:crazy: and I've been talking to the guy, he won't do 600, and I don't have much to beat him down with. So, 700 going to be my cut off.

[UPNATM]

I've been talking to the guy, he won't do 600, and I don't have much to beat him down with. So, 700 going to be my cut off.

So, he will or wont take $700?

[dman10]

Don't know, haven't talked to him yet.

[muthey]

the shift drum stopper is a common breaking item on these. Otherwise the tranny is a weak point on these machines. If treated nicely they will last a long time. I see the tank has already been replaced with a plastic one. Also whether he's never rode it through mud or water what about previous owners before him. Your best bet is to take it for a test ride checking all gears, and don't be afraid to get on it a little, you will need to or you'll never know if a gear is slipping.

[dougspcs]

HAHAH Doug! You crack me up. Make sure you have all your gears, especially 3rd, which can give out on some of the '85's. It's not too common of a problem. I replaced my shift forks when mine disappeared- it had 3rd gear for close to 3 years, then it dropped out again(I think it might be the drum itself?). Good luck with it & keep us posted!

You've had some crappy luck Gazoo..tranny issues are the worst. However, though there is are some incidences of this I wouldn't consider it a 'common problem'. I mean with 30 years of history there are bound to be a few patterns of failure emerge. Doesn't mean it's gonna happen to them all..

The reason I mention the diff and brakes is because this will happen eventually anyway, seals break down and the rear brakes never were water tight on the 85. Add a damp storage area and a bit of riding and it will happen that much quicker. Even if abuse isn't involved. Way, WAY more common than 3rd gear issues.

In all the 250ES/SX machines I've owned, about 10, I've never had this issue.

But then I don't buy a machine with obvious signs of being beat on either!! A careful eye when buying and don't get to eager to put it in your truck and you can avoid a lot of abuse related problems I think.

[dman10]

I got him to 725.
If I picked it up today.
A 2.5 hour drive.
My dad is working.





Anybody in the area want to do me a favor?