Buying A Pair Of ATC's (3-Wheelers Are AWESOME!)

[@matthewwilliams3884]

I agree with you Chris, nothing wrong with negotiating. Further to your point, if you don’t like the offer. Just say no. That guy must have been a real turd. One of the many reasons I like watching your videos is because you don’t complain, have a great attitude and I never hear you dog on anyone! Keep doing what you are doing and karma will catch that guy! All the best!

[@ar2043]

Man this old video brings back memories. I may be 58 years old now, but when I was in my very late teens or even early twenties, I bought an almost pristine 1986 ATC 250 R. Mine had ITP Holeshot tires all the way around, I did the 1989 CR 250 R head & base gasket trick, DG Pipe and silencer, Boysen "Power-Bowl" and properly jetted for the whole set up. It was absolutely spot-on and trouble free for every year that I owned it. You are right about the market. I know this video is three years old, but it's even worse now. If I had only known. I eventually sold it but, my God do I wish I still had it. Nowadays, one like I had in the condition I had it in our selling for like $10,000. Well, you could probably get a really nice one for $8500 but it's just unreal what they're getting for them.

[@tedhaze1]

I'm 52 now and I remember when I was a kid the big red was the one to have

[@ar2043]

I agree with everybody commenting about the first interaction you had. It sounds like he really just wanted to play like a tough guy. I don't know why somebody would be so downright rude and just plain wrong. The other thing is too, I'll bet you if pushed too far, someone like Chris could probably hold his own. I have a feeling he's like me… He doesn't want trouble but if it comes to it he knows all about grabbing the nearest pipe wrench or large screwdriver or whatever he can get his hands on to really bust somebody up. Like my dad used to say… "Kiddo… Try not to get into any fights. But if you absolutely have to, you are not fighting to be fair , you are fighting to win so do whatever it takes"!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dooliedegruchy376]

I made a Motorized bike when I was a teen , had limited tools / materials but place my side pole motor to rub directly on the tire. Which worked but made bike unbalanced but got speed . Think it was a 3hp briggs.

[@dno5779]

I had an ATC 90 growing up on a farm around '69 to '74. What memories. Mine had the balloon tires and would float. It was the very first 3-wheeler and it had dual range trans.

[@yellowdog2181]

Watching you guys ride them reminds me of me and my cousin on our family’s farm in Richland town Pa , all we did was ride our three wheelers in the 80s , then the quad was introduced

[@squirrelorama]

Some of my best fun chilhood memories, and most epic injuries, were formed riding 3 wheelers thru the woods and fields of upstate NY!! 😊 ❤ Started sixth grade with a huge scabbed over scrape across the whole right side of my head & face, was looking down, going at speed, when i should have been looking ahead to see the big pine branch overhanging the trail. Knocked me off the bike and ofc superficial head injury = LOTS of blood but no real damage, luckily. I rode it home. I was treated like a superhero that first week of school 😂 and each time i told the story it got a lot more dramatic.

[@russellhamer8690]

I suspect the first individual has issues mate so don't fret .. the latter machine is probably twice the trike eh....karma.you have a good heart,rewarded for this...

[@pietrocecconetv-tecmaniac6540]

Honda Number ONE!

[@yellowdog2181]

Hearing that reliable Honda engine running brings tears of nostalgia

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

i have three brothers all very close in age ,my father really was like one of us ,i mean we all did things together outback Australia ,Arie my older brother got a ol YZ400 maybe a 76 model and got it runnin and all hell broke loose,we all ended up with dirt bikes and our ol man wanted to be part of it but he couldnt ride a dirtbike so and you wouldnt believe it he bought a brand new very ol stock Suzuki 4 wheeler single cylinder two stroke 500cc and he smoked all of us ,it was by far the most dangerous thing on 4 wheels and it damm near killed him everytime ,he ended up swapping it for a Honda 250cc three wheeler but with a 4 stroke ,love your channel we all sit round and watch it together ,merry christmas to you and yours bud

[@TheStrongingrace]

i use to ride the Big Red ... love them three wheelers ... .Awesome !!! Congtatzzzz !!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Heck yeah! What a blast they are

[@TheStrongingrace]

loved it .... we did lots of mud running an such !!! @@NoNonsenseKnowHow

[@robertmcfarland3323]

Im surprised you havent tried to find a 250R they're much funner to ride and the value just keeps climbing.time to buy is now!

[@rescuehoundemtd]

I had a 1984 125M growing up and absolutely loved it. Thankfully I didn’t kill myself but there really wasn’t anywhere that 3 wheeler didn’t go. It was great seeing that picture of the 125M in this video. Good stuff.

[@jameshill2389]

Ah man! The three wheeler days!.. Lived on my Honda 110! Rode that thing for a year before I found the high low selector. These things were tanks.. This video brought back some memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dwendele]

Grew up riding one of these in the 80s. Learned to go fast on flat, straight areas and take it easy through the rougher stuff. An don't put your foot down, whatever you do!!

[@rshutterbug47]

That's crazy that you know Andrew. We have been watching him for years. We like the diversity of both of your channels.

[@Rick-4552]

First time I rode one of these when I was a kid I put my foot down..... we all know how that ended🥺

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Haha yeah those balloon tires will suck your legs up every time

[@paultrimble9390]

Yelp vacuumed. Sucked up. Lol

[@caseroberts9863]

In the 80's I did an ATV training day at a Honda dealership in Indiana. I was on a little 110. The first hill I went up, my foot dropped off the peg, and got pulled under the tire. I didn't fall off, and some how managed to pull my leg back out. It hurt like a son of a, and the back of my legs was a bit chewed up. But I kept it a secret from dad. For fear that he wouldn't let me ride my dirt bike when I got home.

[@michaeldesilvio221]

I did it too.🤕

[@patland73]

Wow that bring me a long way back, we use to ride these so much when i was a kid, so much fun! Life was easy and a lot cheaper back then! Thanks for sharing, i love your content, watched many of your videos and will keep watching more! ( I am a mechanic to)😉

[@DUDE72341]

Andrew thats awesome....really digging your vids...I grew up on a 90..ATC such great memories

[@danderson9881]

Right On! Grew up on a 1984 Honda 200S, and a Yamaha 200L. The Honda always was reliable, eventually the tires gave out, the Yamaha always had trans shift problems, rear wheel bearings replaced with automotive ones-cost, and was finikiy and the tires rotted out too-then the Yammy siezed. That Honda tho, just had a sound, and was always faithful. Miss it, even though I have a comfy quad. Both were sold together, running, and the Yamaha smoked burned blue.

[@tractormatt4301]

That first guy is super messed up. He must have been on some drugs or something, I’ve watched a ton of your videos, and have learned your personality. Your a nice guy, and know exactly what your talking about. I’ve negotiated my whole life, I’ve met thousands and thousands of people to buy and sell, and I’m only 20. If someone makes an offer, I either say I’ll take it, or price is firm. There is never a reason to get nasty, especially if it’s someone who respects equipment as much as me.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah the guy was definitely a little wacky for sure. I mean kicking somebody off your property for making an offer after they drove over 2 hours is pretty messed up. Bad memories. Lol.

[@funtyes1970]

that was so wrong so many was . who pays the asking price i bet you that guy does same thing. that first guy he doesn't live in NY does he . why i ask there a guy on KZbin have like almost every Honda 3 wheeler ever was made but this guy seem like he a cool dude but i guess you never know

[@dk2655]

Nice bikes for sure but it’s always been the Tri-Z 250 for me personally…….lethal machine.

[@sethholsopple3802]

Love riding these atcs nearly 40 years and wouldn’t trade for any thing nice video.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

They truly are incredible machines! So much more fun than a four-wheeler. And thanks man

[@bsmith2120]

1275.00 for a brand new 1985 Honda 185S . I purchased a full face helmet with it- I was sixteen- hit a rock in the trail with the rear left tire on a winter speed run to my friends house. Glad I bought and always wore that helmet. I found out quickly that you lead with your face when flying through the air in those types of scenarios.

[@tedhaze1]

Of course myself I love the one with the clutch and the noise LOL but those machines that you like or the best ones

[@markjohnson7200]

Great video(s) Chris! I binge watched the Grand Torino road trip, ‘71 Chevelle 1 and 2 and now the ATC video. Very cool. I currently have an ‘83 ATC 200 and an ‘85 200X. Great machines. Thanks for your great videos! Take care

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’m not sure if he still has it, but my buddy had a 250R that had been converted to a 4 wheeler!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Nice. I've seen a few of those. Now tell him to convert it back lol. Probably worth more money that way

[@MyDIYAdventures]

He had another actual 250R quad also, I bought it off him when he bought another one...those things were great for drag racing!

[@BrentDarlington]

Buddy of mine put a dirt bike rear end on the back of his. That was goofy looking. Wish I had a pic of it.

[@inglwud5625]

I still have my 83 atc200 now I need to go out and start it, its been a few years.

[@dagtegaal]

I always fix plastic with a soldering bolt . It works like a charm

[@paultrimble9390]

Carb set up like mine 300 tube goes up Honda got to love them. I once took wheels off my 250r. To turn it to get under house work on it back in day winter time. Junked side case chain jumped. Was getting new case. It’s a job. My Honda 300 has new looking tank inside. And has Honda rattle.

[@michigandogman3060]

I have a 200x and a 185s, gave the 70 to a friend, love riding them.

[@djantix1200]

Yes!!! I had a 350x for a while and that thing just ripped!! Oh, and remember, a quad is just a trike with a training wheel! LOL

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I always wanted to own one of those! Maybe one day. And lol never heard that one. But ain't it the truth!

[@djantix1200]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow yeah, and guess what? I've owned many three-wheelers and I didn't die! : ) Don't blame the machine, blame the rider!

[@79tazman]

I had a couple 3 wheeler's back in the day my first one was a yellow Suzuki 125 and then I had a Honda big red 250 with the rack in the front and back they were fun but I liked 2 stroke dirt bikes the best and old Yamaha snowmobiles are my faves

[@coxyofnewp]

Takes me back, my uncle owned a caravan park and had 2x 200m and then later part x them in for a 300 Big Red 4x4 wheeler.. But it went more places and more power but not as fun as the 3 wheelers !!

[@gregghallead3088]

You two boys fill my happy day. Thanks for that!

[@paultrimble9390]

I’d say you got Honda no how. Good job 👍🏻

[@DaSween]

Where are you mainly riding? I’m guessing around Penn Warner?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Not too far from there. But no not Penn Warner

[@jimdaley2256]

That's Awesome felt like I was watching a DMX video haha

[@paultrimble9390]

Reminded me of all good times had in jr-hi school. Honda bound Dennis Kirk magazine at lunch circling parts gonna order. Dirt wheels magazine all new rides coming out. 89 the Honda Pilot. Man did I want one. Had few 250 oddaseys 79 and 82 full cage. Camoed. Good times. 85-93 got held back lol. Up to about 96-97. Son was born 2000 so ended riding for awhile. Lol

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Haha yeah I remember ordering from Dennis Kirk all the time too! Good stuff!

[@davepurcell9153]

I love 3 wheelers as well. Have you seen the beast of a 3 wheeler on Kentucky Kustoms channel? Totally awesome

[@paultrimble9390]

Close to wv. Will go riding got 300 4x4 99. Honda of course looks little well you know. Runs good stops not so good. New brakes in bag on shelf hound put front disk kit I already got 12” wheels on her. It nice for about 500-600$ in it starts right up.

[@aRemter1996]

Man I've never ridden a 3wheeler but been around them. They look like so much fun. Makes me miss racing quads too.

[@johnmurphy9688]

😂😂. Another top tier vid. Good man. 👍🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@Syoudous]

Sick find and buy. Forget about the other guy who told you to get off his property. It's going to happen that someone will negotiate and he should've expected it.

[@paulpresto7346]

Nice video- you could ride/ rent- these at a track at the ocean here - like a go cart track but with dirt and hills- there was a wreck every hour or more- but they are cool- this was like 1984-85

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Paul. And that's wild! I'm sure there's not a place in existence that still rents three wheelers out.

[@paultrimble9390]

My first one was good ole Honda 185s. Then few decent 250r. 85 and 86. Back in 90s early 90s in school still. Had nice 86 350x. 95-96 done graduated by then. Traded a friend nice rail buggy for it he paid 2000$ back then for it. Was near mint. Love three wheelers. I had them because 4 wheels costed lot more. Stay safe. Hell Yeah the ole unload. And sometimes you have to be ahole to. Ahole recognizes ahole. Lol.

[@josephcormier5974]

Always wanted one of those mom said no way to dangerous oh well five stars my friend

[@dgb56bgd]

First time I rode one of these ATC’s, back in ‘78’ I backflipped it, crossing a ditch, and nearly broke my neck. I had similar experiences with my 4-wheeler…lol.

[@paultrimble9390]

Man I remember my best friend we had 250r’ s. He worked till 9 pm he come home we go out on nite ride them where some great times.

[@NilsKall]

Gota get one of those!

[@hobostewert]

I Had 125m loved it had a trimoto 200 and a 200x and 350x I'd rather ride a three wheeler than anything else wish I still had them worth some good money now

[@avianfish8732]

You are becoming a collector! heh heh!

[@Chris_at_Home]

Thanks for the video.

[@adrianbellamy5060]

Yur at Andrews place nice he knows what's what oh yeah good hands

[@KPTAquatics]

I bought a cheap plastic welder and shit worked great. Would probably fix that cracked plastic you mentioned. I used it on my Kubota BX hood and various other plastic applications. I got it on eBay and it works great

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Cool, thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely try that

[@markherbert5835]

You should try a 85 yamaha 200 they are cool fun

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The dude flipped out over 100 bucks? What a lunatic

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yea man. Shit was bananas

[@Chris_at_Home]

That’s funny. I gave away a 1985 Honda 250ES last fall as I got sick of it taking up space. It had 3 yo gas in it and it started right up and drove it up the ramp into his pickup. Funny thing, out of boredom I changed all the wheel bearings, brakes and cables on it right before I parked it. Th rear fender was pretty broke up because of deep lug tires similar to a farm tractors. When I put those on it was like a whole new machine on the muddy trail I’d run it on. Many times with the newer tires I’d would go through stuff that with the stock tires I’d have to get off and push. The 250ES is over 400 lbs, but it has full suspension, kick start,shaft drive, super lower and reverse. .Pushing 70 I like my 900 EPS side by side better. Keep riding and have fun. BTW I have a chipped tooth from eating those handle bars 20 some years ago.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@Chris_at_Home damn, happy for the lucky guy who got one for free. Thanks, will do and sorry to hear about the tooth. That's rough

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHowJust another day. I should have been kneeling on the tank. I used it for three years to get to our cabin 6 miles off the road. We ride snowmachines in the winter. Hell its snowing now.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Grew up on these right on!

[@BeerkegGarage]

Thanks for the upload

[@dalefoot8232]

I like your videos even better when you get to do things with Andrew C.

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

Wicked buy man, WOW though, That 1st guy was a total douche. LOL I have been looking for a couple of these to build a two wheel version, They look so cool and I really like the fat tire bikes but they are pretty scarce. I think the two wheel three wheeler conversion would be a real cool hunt bike.

[@dougackerman4182]

Great video

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks

[@heli-man-]

The front folks look slightly bent, I know they were banned because of 6,000 deaths on the last model alone take care

[@BrentDarlington]

A buddy of mine had one when we were kids. I think he flipped it on every ride we went on.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah they love to roll over for sure! I remember rolling several times my first few times riding. But once you get them down they actually ride really amazing, just got to throw your weight around and keep er balanced

[@paultrimble9390]

That’s funny was typing and rewinded some and u got wheels off. Damn that’s funny seen that after typing and not watching video can’t type and watch. Lol.

[@MrBonger88]

So does the bigger M ride a lot better than the smaller one?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yes

[@evana1900]

I’d say you made out just fine on the first deal would have been way overpaying to fix a bunch of painted over problems.

[@jeffmeijer3137]

I've watched 3 videos in a row the drowning of the Toyota was funny as fuk. what a great recovery How you repeated yourself by letting us the audience know about the four X4 low range 🤣 the camper what a great team effort'top frigging job Bloke never been a great fan of the trike but very rare I'm sure they bought a motocross one out 2-stroke yeah man a real Nick breaker we was still wondering if you had the Pet squirrel my wife would like to know how you guys met I told her don't be nosey but she made me ask if you're do a video on that we love your video material

[@WildmanFrance]

Nice to watch you guy. But you never wear helmet?

[@WildmanFrance]

Please can you give me your email address, I have something to send to you. Thanxs

[@jimmartin7881]

I had someone bug on me like that too, I drove from NY to OH to find out the tractor he e-mailed me pics of wasn't even the one he had listed so I made a smartass lowball offer like 2 grand less. It came close to getting physical and the cops actually came, I explained to the cops what happened and they said the guy had done this before. Weirdest part was the guy then accepted my offer and I was like F@CK YOU, went home with an empty trailer. It works both ways too, I had a Tundra that was perfect mechanically but the frame had cracked and the truck was bent like a taco so I had it up for 900 bucks and some clown comes up and offers 200 I was just like "Oh I forgot it's already sold BYE" and told him to split but the truck was worth way more than 9 in parts and his offer was just wasting my time. Your offer was totally legit and the dude was just a d@ick that's in it for profits. Good luck with the ATC, my cousin still has his Tecate sitting in the garage, I might go snag that up and hurt myself now, you're the best bad influence around dude!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Damn, that sounds like a rough drive with trailer to go home empty-handed. hate when stuff like that happens. Anything I sell these days I always make sure to do a video on it so there's no surprises when somebody comes to see it. Always sucks when a deal goes south

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

And nice man you should definitely pick up the tecate! Good fun

[@thebeek123]

When I sold my 350x I made the guy count out his change to the price I was asking. Sold it for $1500 couple years ago, probably could get 3,000 for it today.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Damn, I definitely would have bought that thing for 3K. Been looking for so long for one thats is decent shape

[@thebeek123]

It was in great shape. Kick myself in the butt every time I think about it. But bills were tight at that point and it sold. Was a good investment tho. Only paid $100 for it, the kid didn’t know what he had. Paid $80 for a big red from the same kid. I’ll Instagram you a picture of my big red with a snow plow.

[@AndrewBrowner]

I know this video is 2 years old but i guarantee that first guy got someone else messaging him after he told you to come, he wasnt enough of an ass to blow you off after agreeing but the first chance he got to give himself an out he took it

[@jackrabbit7389]

Got hurt real bad one time on an old 350X Honda. Broke my back and foot. Peeled all the skin off my back from my shoulder blade to my butt cheek broke L1-L3 transverse processes off my spine. Sucked real bad.

[@frankm8533]

That sucks man. Ive had alot of 3 wheelers in my time I wish I kept all mine sold the last one in 2006 I had two 250R a 350X Yamaha tri-z 250

[@paultrimble9390]

Stay away from cheap China switch mine shorted out after few months. Key one.

[@BrassMtn]

I miss my big red…😢

[@glutenfreebeerbrian]

If someone can’t take negotiation without getting THAT offended they are DEFINITELY trying to scam you!

[@onesabez]

I need a 3 wheeler now

[@jolenedouglas3207]

Love your show would enjoy watching more, wear a helmet,,,

[@djlancer88]

He must of been mad you called him out on some shit lol

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

Man I always regretted selling my 200m. I got it out of a barn for 20 bucks

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Damn, you’re gonna corner the market! Wide ass open!

[@DaBossk]

wow that first story is ridiculous! That makes me angry just hearing that. completely unreasonable

[@DaBossk]

but you seem like you are a buying and selling pro and have probably had thousands of transactions through craigslist and facebook. you are bound to find an a$$hole like that someday

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

I used to blame my honda 200E for ruining my life...but later on I realized my back was going to get damaged anyway..it just so happened i was on the big red when it did...wasnt the bikes fault and wasnt my fault its just the way i was made ...sidenote please wear a helmet even if its not mandated by law its a smart thing to do when youre driving them rough and fast

[@townbeach3603]

Fiberglass eazy

[@ricosuavez582]

👍👍👀

[@Gutterball]

I think Honda got tired of being sued for making these. Extremely prone to riders going over the front and taking a header.

[@jaycourt8768]

What's up brotha?!? I love your channel and really enjoy your 'will it run' videos!! I have two old 3 wheelers (big red 250es & big red 200) that have not run in years but would love to get them running (with your help). What would it take to get you to come to kingman ME?!? Population 130 :) If you love trail riding, fishing, hunting, sea food, this is the place for you!! Let me know if you'd be interested in coming up here to BFM and what it would cost (time, effort, travel, etc) thanks so much for the videos....take care and have I great day!!

[@corbinrobbins8763]

Some people are pos! And most are cool, always carry the 9mm!

[@factionfx]

You shouldn't have agreed on a price and then offered less.

[@fordnut4914]

The guy should have been more honest he knew he was driving 2 hours away.

[@RCTPatriot75]

When I was 12 I almost lost my leg on one.

[@joef1006]

😊

[@2ats4me]

Bro as for the weird guy who got mad. No big deal. But u gotta call me I would have got Julious down to ur 1200 price point. Plus maybe a beer an a pizza. Of course no disrespect to Julious

[@2ats4me]

Plus I got a guy in Edison who gt a 250R in his backyard with a motor that knocks. If ur interested I'll ask him

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah man I would definitely be interested in it. Let me know what he says! And cool man I appreciate that

[@davidandrewcope]

If you haven't wrecked one, you haven't ridden one.

[@jaykatcher1769]

Wow… I’d get 2500 all day for that bike…

[@kevjo13]

Nice machine, try wearing a helmet when u ride would be smart!

[@williamdon3442]

He’s probably been selling junk. He probably did the hack job

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Likely

[@urbanitesgarage3299]

Be glad you didn’t buy that first atc, no suspension, slow, not worth much I can’t get more than a few hundred bucks for them

[@kadens6458]

Three wheelers are like the pitbulls of the offroad world there only dangerous if you make them dangerous