New to world of trikes...

[W13]

Hi, I just discovered this forum and found this very interesting. I am already looking into getting a dirt bike or quad for next summer, and I was just wondering what size trike would I want if I wanted to get one. I am 6"5" around 260 lbs. Also, what would the price range be for the size of trike I need.

Thank you in advance for your help,

Justin

[350Xccelerator]

i dont think there is a trike big enough for you. lol :Bounce :TrikesOwn

[200xadam]

i would recomend a 350X if your going to be riding a sport trike, you could pick a nice runner up for around a thousand dollars..give or take a couple hundred.

[BIGCRIP28]

sport-350x
utility-250 big red or sx.

[Dammit!]

Tri-Z's are pretty comfy.

[Pistonhead]

Yeah I'd figue a Tri-Z, 350x, Tecate, Big Red or YTM225. I'm 6'2" 185lbs and I'm still riding the 200 Big Red that I was riding when I was 5 years old.

[nouseforaname90]

I'm 6' 4" and 250 lbs and I run an '85 250SX. I love it and wouldn't ever trade it for a 2 stroke.

[bigredhead]

Depending on the type of riding you want to do and terrain you are planning on.

Tri-Z's are cool.. but rare in many parts of the world... none at all around here.

if you like sand and desert.. get a 250 R.. try and find an 85 or 86 as they are liquid cooled.. nice to have ! ( Yes.. i know. the air cooled are an awsome machine too. but being in the market. i'd recommend a liquid cool )

If you do some open pits and wooded trails.. at your size, a 350x would be awsome. four stroke. fully suspended. hand clutch, chain drive. disk brakes.

If you do alot of boggs and marshes.. like creature comforts like Electric Start, rear suspension . and Shaft Drive.. and REVERSE .. get either a 250 ES or SX . only made in 85 and 86. The ES and the SX are very similar, but the SX has 22 inch tires and teh ES has 25's and is a bit " larger " of a fit ! Great machines.

ps: ignore the current condition of my SX.. lol... i swear it's a rare thing to have happen !

[short4stuff]

Tri-Z's are cool.. but rare in many parts of the world... none at all around here.



hey off topic .. but about that there.. did you happen to pick up the buyer flyer?... theres a Z in plaster rock for sale.. doesnt say condition or price in ad. ;) so there are some around!


BTW what the other people say I agree... it really depends onwhat you want the trike for.

[edog]

YTM all the way.

[trikes4life]

I am 350 lbs and i ride a 200s (yes i know i'am a fat ass)

[chris200x]

I am 350 lbs and i ride a 200s (yes i know i'am a fat ass)


Don't mean to be a post whore but how well do you get around on that? I'm around 260 and have a little 200x. haven't gotten around to riding it yet but I'm a little concerned that I'm too much for that little trike. lol :TrikesOwn

[Power_Ram100]

When you get sometthing to ride lets go riding. I live pretty close to you. I think ATC 250SX are great around here. There are lots of 250R's around here but i have only seen 1 Tri Z and thats the one i have. As you know Washington has tons of places to ride. If your gonna get a trike GET A FULL SUSP ONE!! Let me know what kinda ride your looking for ill keep a lookout for ya.

[nimda78]

YTM all the way.


ytm 200 - they're tough as nails, good on trails..and the wheelies never end!!! :TrikesOwn

[threewheelin-feelin]

im 6 foot 4 and about 280 pounds and i rode a 200s....so you would probly be ok with a 200x .....you should be able to go as small as a 200s i wouldnt go any smaller though

[bigredhead]

Check what is available in your area and post your choices with prices..... we'll try and help make up your mind !!