Just picked me up an '87 Honda 250SX, in good condition

[bumsted200s]

For what its worth... in process of listing my 200X auto-x for sale to hopefully find a 250SX eventually, I find one within an hour. Just picked it up last night. Meanwhile in 6"+ of snow and tons of slush.

All original 1987. Came with 9 oil filters, original owners manual, and a speedo. Everything works great. Only things missing are the speedo cable and tool kit (toolbox is still there) but absolutely no cracks in plastic.

Know people get all excited over anything 1987 claiming they don't exist, (I know 250sx is fairly common) but just proof I have one.


Brian

my wheelers:
1981 Honda 200 5-wheeler
1983 Honda 200
1982 Honda 185S
1983 Honda 250R
1984 Honda 200S
1985 Honda 200X
1985 Honda 200 auto-X (for sale) http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/177696-*For-Sale*-1985-Honda-ATC-200X-(auto-x)
1987 Honda 250SX

[shovelryder]

Thats a nice bike......The speedo stuffs worth good money.

[barnett468]

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xlnt!....

[shovelryder]

What is it about the 250SX that made you want one as opposed to the 200X?Completely different animals. Ones utility and ones sport. One a real clutch and ones auto clutch. Prolly shouldnt be towing dragging and hauling with a 200x.......

[ps2fixer]

I'd suspect shaft drive might be a bit of a factor... or just flat out because it is an 87?

Personally I'd take a 250sx over a 200x, but 350x wins hands down for my daily trike :).

[bumsted200s]

What is it about the 250SX that made you want one as opposed to the 200X?

1. for yard work
2. elec start / reverse
3. I don't have to pull start it when my lady rides it
4. Its a 1987 (same year I was born)

[ps2fixer]

Hey that isn't fair, I was born in 87 too lol.

[bumsted200s]

[QUOTE=shovelryder;1399260]One a real clutch and ones auto clutch [QUOTE]


Except that his was an Auto X.


It seems there is a little bit of a story there and I just would like to read it. Little stories about wanting something then being able to get it are fun to read.


Here's basic long-story, short:

I restored and went all out on my '85 200X (there's a thread on that if you search for it). Bought a frame from Arizona eBay and a worn out junker from around home (Wisconsin) as I transferred stuff over I was left with extra frame and extra parts. Had other 200S motors in the shop for parts lots I got long time ago. So used what I had and bought remainder to make an auto-x conversion. Literally every nut n bolt is out of something else but not cobbed together just saying many Honda 200 components. I've taken few things off to lower my investment price (such as NASA fork bracket and old school douglas polish 11" front rim) but what you see now is finely tuned machine. I have 4 other daily drivers so felt one should be sold in order to make room for a 250SX. hope that gives you an idea.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/content.php/382-The-Popular-Auto-X-Conversion-Done-Right!


Brian

[bumsted200s]

I'd suspect shaft drive might be a bit of a factor... or just flat out because it is an 87?

Personally I'd take a 250sx over a 200x, but 350x wins hands down for my daily trike :).

Few reasons: For yard work, nice to have elec start / reverse, I don't have to pull start it when my lady rides it, and ya basically just because its a 1987 (same year I was born). I'm not a big talker (actually drives me nuts when others do it) but that's too bad you prefer sx over a 200X, never laid eyes on mine then :) for whatever reason imagine wont insert. here's album link: http://www.3wheelerworld.com/album.php?albumid=1644 I have many more since these are over year old already.

[ps2fixer]

I just haven't rode a 200x that impressed me yet, I can wheelie all day long, and top out around 52mph on my 85 sx, but 200x's I have rode (pre 86) were all dogs, I had to rev and pop the clutch to even try to wheelie. Very good chances all of the ones I rode were worn out, but none smoked. Shaft drive and better performance (in my exp) wins for me, even though suspension isn't as nice.

I don't hate the 200x or anything, and your machine is nice in those photos, better shape than my sx ;).

Here are some photos, in order, my nicer 350x (needs a little engine work, but overall in good shape), 85 sx, rear fender cracked but been a great rider, parts 85 sx, engine went into my cousin's sx and was a really strong runner, never understood why someone tried to turn it into a big red.... the car tires was from another parts lot I bought in the past, threw them on the sx because I needed the tires off it =).

[86125m]

I disagree with this my fresh 84 200x with a mostly stock motor the only thing that was upgraded was the clutch springs were replaced with heavy duty springs. beat the heck out of my cousins fresh 250sx in a drag race and I was only at half throttle and he was all the way. He talked smack to me that my little 200cc would never be a match too his 250cc and I just said we will have to wait and see. once I had got my bike back together we lined em up and When I popped that clutch there was no competition. needless to say he was impressed.

[shovelryder]

I disagree with this my fresh 84 200x with a mostly stock motor the only thing that was upgraded was the clutch springs were replaced with heavy duty springs. beat the heck out of my cousins fresh 250sx in a drag race and I was only at half throttle and he was all the way. He talked smack to me that my little 200cc would never be a match too his 250cc and I just said we will have to wait and see. once I had got my bike back together we lined em up and When I popped that clutch there was no competition. needless to say he was impressed.a 200x will always whip an SX........ Totally different bikes.

[bumsted200s]

Oh sure sure, see what you mean. I've been fortunate that every 250sx/200X I've either worked on or been around has been in decent shape. No worries, just run what you got. Ya your 350X seems like a decent machine, looks really nice anyway.

[bumsted200s]

That right there is the tittle of the hunt!

Keep it until you retire and see if you or it are in better condition. :beer

I agree, we'll see what wears out faster me or the 250. I'll drink to that

[ps2fixer]

I agree, we'll see what wears out faster me or the 250. I'll drink to that

Depending on your age, my bet is on the 250sx being in better shape =).

That 350x needs a timing chain and the clutch basket checked to grooves (clutch sort of sticks when riding fairly hard).

Here is my "ugly" machine which was the first 350x I could find in my price range... it was a "non runner" even though it just needed gas. I swapped the engine + dg exhaust out on it and replaced a few other things, been a good daily rider and really reliable. Yes... the front fork is bent pretty bad, I have a replacement, just haven't installed yet. It has new tires since then too. Seems a lot of people around my area are really cheap on their repairs, I find a bunch of trashed machines for cheap, but the ones that look "ok" or better are generally $1000+.

[110 atc]

The one thing that stood out right away for me was the WI tags on the tank. I'm north of GB. Nice find, I love any 87 trikes!

[dustrunner]

Nice find.... I will keep looking for one or two !

[bumsted200s]

Depending on your age, my bet is on the 250sx being in better shape =).

That 350x needs a timing chain and the clutch basket checked to grooves (clutch sort of sticks when riding fairly hard).

Here is my "ugly" machine which was the first 350x I could find in my price range... it was a "non runner" even though it just needed gas. I swapped the engine + dg exhaust out on it and replaced a few other things, been a good daily rider and really reliable. Yes... the front fork is bent pretty bad, I have a replacement, just haven't installed yet. It has new tires since then too. Seems a lot of people around my area are really cheap on their repairs, I find a bunch of trashed machines for cheap, but the ones that look "ok" or better are generally $1000+.

2016-1987 = 29 I'm in good enough shape to keep the lady satisfied, all that matters lol.

Ya your 350X has seen better days. But a wheeler is a wheeler, and if it runs just cosmetic. Sucks forks are bent but if you got some just find an open Saturday and swap out. Good garage time.

[bumsted200s]

The one thing that stood out right away for me was the WI tags on the tank. I'm north of GB. Nice find, I love any 87 trikes!

Small world. Suamico? I used to live off of Velp ave (back in my college days). You ever run yours up on trails thru Lakewood/Townsend?

Brian

my wheelers:
1981 Honda 200 5-wheeler
1983 Honda 200
1982 Honda 185S
1983 Honda 250R
1984 Honda 200S
1985 Honda 200X
1987 Honda 250SX

[ps2fixer]

2016-1987 = 29 I'm in good enough shape to keep the lady satisfied, all that matters lol.

Ya your 350X has seen better days. But a wheeler is a wheeler, and if it runs just cosmetic. Sucks forks are bent but if you got some just find an open Saturday and swap out. Good garage time.

Ok at 29 I'm not so sure who will be in better shape. I was going to say under 30 for you, and over 30 the 250sx. Seems the average age he is around 40-50 since people of that age actually grew up with these machines around. I forgot this was the thread with the OP born in 87.

Yea my first 350x is kinda sad looking, but as you said, with the new engine she runs good and pulls strong. I basically bought all the parts to fix it, but they are pretty much just sitting in a shed. Atm garage is full of 3 wheelers and quads, and the entrance is flooded at spring time :(, I'm working on a drainage system since the building wasn't built right 30+ years ago. I raced someone at trike fest last year against their 490cc big bore 350x and kept up quite well, about 3-4 machines behind and I always had a bad start (I don't race normally). He thought I had engine mods, but I'm just running a DG and the factory carb still adjusted for the oem exhaust.

I'll probably fix the 350x when I fix the nicer 350x and start riding that one more.

[110 atc]

Yup, Suamico. Yes I've ridden almost the whole Oconto/Marinette trail systems at one point or another. I usually ride Lincoln county every weekend in the spring, summer and fall. Usually run the quads now though.

[bumsted200s]

Yup, Suamico. Yes I've ridden almost the whole Oconto/Marinette trail systems at one point or another. I usually ride Lincoln county every weekend in the spring, summer and fall. Usually run the quads now though.


Lincoln County eh? I riding up that way also, my friend's grandparents got a place in Spirit Falls (20 minutes west of Tomahawk) right off hwy 86.

I won't harass about riding quads, but just curious how 700XX rides/power? I was always suspect of independent rear (because of cv shafts). My dad always talked about getting one.

[110 atc]

That's funny, I have a cottage in the Harrison Hills right on the trail. Hwy 86 turns into cty D which turns into cty B, which I am right off of. I'm only about 10 miles of forest roads from Tomahawk. In my opinion, the 700 is the best trail atv I have ever ridden. It's fast, comfy, with good mileage.

[bumsted200s]

That's funny, I have a cottage in the Harrison Hills right on the trail. Hwy 86 turns into cty D which turns into cty B, which I am right off of. I'm only about 10 miles of forest roads from Tomahawk. In my opinion, the 700 is the best trail atv I have ever ridden. It's fast, comfy, with good mileage.

Oh sure, I have an idea where abouts that is. I've probably rode right past it at some point. People I know are off German Settlement road, right onto Sumac. Ya I figured 700XX was a smooth rider. Good to know