Seller Gave Up On This $350 Three Wheeler

[@TBR7Chronicles]

My buddy gave up on his 1984 atc200x from sitting 10 years outside, gave it to me a few months ago. I had never fixed a motorcycle or atv before, got it ripping and now I am hooked on fixing bikes and atvs!

[@2vintage]

That's awesome!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

You've found your calling. Fix away.

[@sonofapollo5892]

What needed to be fixed in it?

[@Damon1864]

I seriously don't know how you are able to upload so much content and still have a life! Best channel on KZbin by far!

[@johntunstall9698]

Nice find for $350. These were awesome back in the day. Very smooth and comfortable and really stable for trail riding. Good in mud and snow also. They’re still pretty easy to find parts for too, they made quite a few of them.

[@Charlie1993ohio]

stable and 3 wheeler dont go together and you know it lol.

[@johntunstall9698]

@@Charlie1993ohio compared to the 250r and 200x the Yamaha had a wider stance. It was much more stable for riders that didn’t have the experience. But yeah you just need to learn how to handle the 3 wheelers lol. Stability was a huge issue if you didn’t learn to lean 🤣

[@mineer-pg5sv]

​@@Charlie1993ohio💀💀💀💀

[@foolonthrn]

If you know how to ride a three-wheeler they were very stable

[@michaelbiel7473]

Some carb tuning and a intake boot valve guide seals timeing chain and piston and rings just to get motor right

[@waltersherrousejr1312]

I bought one of these new in 1983. Great dependable bike. A little top heavy compared to the Hondas. Sold it when I joined the Army. The motor/ shaft drive is bulletproof.

[@Nine_883]

Looking forward to the next one. I grew up in the city, but there were railroad tracks that had been removed all over town. Made great trails. My good friend had one just like this. It was a blast to ride. Brings back memories.

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Cool machine. Glad it wasn't to far gone and came back to life, can't wait to see it fixed up. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@davetapani3253]

Great old bike's. I love when you dig up old bike's that I have owned in the past. This is one of the ones I wish I would have kept. If they are maintained properly they are bulletproof and a blast to ride.

[@Jeffrose_]

Another great video. I can hardly wait for the next video. I love seeing these old units brought back to life.

[@James-sir]

Mothers mag & aluminum polish on the plastic bits try it

[@staygold902]

Favorite machine ive ever owned. Ultra reliable pretty decent power as well

[@finster7582]

Dx225 ahhh.. my first 3wheeler ! the good ole days! had a twist throttle on mine and it was dangerous climbing up stuff! sooo much fun ! i miss it ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nephewIan]

"My brother thinks he'll get $700..." Long silence...

[@Davido50]

Lol. $250 max!

[@keyper555]

You really are LUCKY many times, I've watched quite a few of your videos, and I am amazed how you get these finds and take them home and get them running in no time, great job and good find.

[@sandmanbub]

If the piston isn't scored up too badly and the cylinder isn't in need of an over size bore and hone, there's really no need to replace the piston. You can save money and have great results with just replacing the rings. Always enjoy your videos Joe.

[@baileyvillewyldeman]

I had that same model as a kid.. loved that machine... Mine had a twist throttle installed... Fun times !!

[@kevsumner2064]

Look forward to see it all restored. They made a trail bike with that engine in it. Superb machine and a competition winner. Can't remember the name of it. Great video.

[@locally_hated_4502]

I love people work on anything that has a motor and wheels and your the best one that shows every detail on it like cleaning the carb close up and everything so keep up the good work❤

[@Saftsband]

I have a ytm 225 dr, working on getting it running again. My dad used to ride it all the time when he was around my age. Rolled it countless time. I painted it the other day and still working on some of the paint. Missed a few spots but I’m going to put Bedliner type paint on the rack and pegs to keep the from getting scratched. Definitely a fun machine. Hope you have fun with yours

[@MrMike0132]

I had this machine as a kid. It’s suspension was soft and the shaft drive would thrust it up when you hit the throttle. Was a blast. Very smooth vs the Big Red Honda I also had. I never used the pull start as the electric start was perfect! Was a good machine.

[@Davido50]

Yamaha made better machines than Honda most of time. I owned many. Much prefer Yamaha quads especially!

[@matthewcrews4034]

I had that exact Yamaha 3 wheeler as a kid I miss it greatly tons of good and bad memories great job bringing her back to life

[@MR-puffnstuff]

I have one had buy all new drive tran cause old one weilded together and broke it expensive to repair but this beast hits river banks hard and is very fun in short mud fun not long fast dangerous riding I would love to do a two wheel front end conversion some day but that will never happen.

[@shartne]

Nice you fixed it. Dont forget head light bulb and New spark plug

[@jeffhaselwood1962]

I had one brand new, on flat ground it would not tip over backwards, and I could go as far as I wanted on any two wheels I wanted, I had a Super Trap exhaust on it and Carlisle trailpro tires on the back, only problem I had was the joint wore out for the shaft drive, I miss mine 😢 best Trike I ever had

[@NavigatorHomeInspections]

I had a Tri Moto 125 and a 175 back in the 80s. Good times!

[@orionwarren4244]

Who's working in the background? 15:53 --. It sure can't be Jade, unless she's a whiz with the tools like you are, Joe? LoL

[@cliff9136]

Just sold my 82 200cc (no reverse) owned since 1997. Cool little machines, very light so the small engine still pulled well. Wheelie potential 10/10.

[@christopherhunter8637]

Hey Joe the headlight works

[@bryce-qm2js]

Don't forget about the oil drain bolt. It needs a NEW one u didn't mention that when u were naming all the parts it needs replaced

[@bobmoggy1273]

Yay... I'm so excited for this one. I've been searching ur archives for a yfm 200 and this is a close as it gets. I have learned so much from watching ur channel. Keep up the good work!!!

[@thegreenman2030]

Great find. Don’t forget a new air filter and to check/change that shaft drive oil. From my experience with Honda ATV’s people always seem to overlook that or don’t even know they have to do it. I’ve seen some that looked like black tar coming out during changes.

[@paulweigle6872]

Great machines. Keep an eye on the intake valve. When they go out of adjustment, the adjuster screw will actually break the top of the valve stem.

[@jeremythiel2550]

I had one of those and loved riding it when I was younger

[@chasemo2523]

glad to see you are going to fix her up pretty nice, excited to see how it turns out!

[@74charger44]

I remember sitting on one of these at the Yamaha dealer in Oceanside Ca. in the 80s.

[@TylerGC]

I just got a 1985 ytm200e for 500$ with 200$ worth of parts in my area it’s hard to find I’m very happy and it seems to just be a wiring issue and then clean the carb and one of the parts I got was a full engine overhaul seal and gasket kit so I’ll be stopping the leak and redoing the engine apparently at some point 😂 it’s all simple but it’s a bit of everything so it’s a perfect first project :) from what I can tell so far just bought it Tmrw I will try to go get what I need to get it running and see what happens 😂 I’m doing it for my KZbin as well :) thank you for this kinda video this is how I plan on making mine and u proved it gets views 😂 but honestly ur awesome at this video thing man :) really enjoyed it :)

[@spilknasty8923]

23:54 fine tuning the carb in the background hahaha the classic sledge hammer tune

[@jeffroberts532]

Vinny has a great set of lungs and a strong heart to be able to run full-tilt for 2 hours! Great video, Joe!

[@fishn365]

Had a 1983 200M for years. Bought it for 300. Thrashed on it. Snow, mud, streams, trails..sold it for 700😂 years ago Really enjoy you channel!!👍🏻

[@IDT69]

My uncle used one of these to haul clams off the beach for 17 years (we were just talking about it the other day) before it was rotted beyond repair, pull heavy load everyday thru the mud and never had any mechanical problems, bought a new 300 bayou after and used it for 14, he’s still at it on the beach and said guys use new bikes and they have a hard time getting three years

[@jayjudd6518]

❤ Well at least Joe didn’t say my collection. He can fix most anything 😊. Excited to see the motor rebuild. I’ll be following😊😊😂

[@Wisconsin-boys]

Love it joe! Then 225dx three wheelers are a blast !!!! I’ve had a couple tri moto 125 2 strokes super fun 🤟🏻

[@puff427]

I was 14 when they 1st came out and rode mine for yrs.Great trail machine. Def a collectible atc.u won't see much of them in the future..b safe.peace..

[@christaylor2168]

You can adjust that clutch to make it work rite. Under that plastic cover on the right side of the motor. Ever one I’ve ever had I had to mess with the clutch.

[@reitzy69]

And try using a flat chisel and use a hammer to chisel the drain plug out, make sure it's nice n sharp so ya can slowly chisel the drain plug out, ive had to do that quite too often on vehicles at work from idiots who over tighten or round off drain plugs... obviously replace the drain plug once you get it out.

[@wgray0650]

I'm 45 years old, that's the first 3 wheeler I had👍

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

FYI, you can use a Polaris filter in those, screw right up tight around the flange.

[@mattmonteith2175]

I had 7 of these very easy to work on

[@scottw2157]

The Wheelie machine. Spent more time on the back wheels of a 225dx than on all 3. Mine was black with gold stripes and lettering. I bought it used off a private owner right after the ban....best $50 I ever spent.

[@fredscheerle7592]

The Ban, What was the logic to that, a lot more accidents happened after the added an extra wheel, there wasn't anything wrong with the 3 wheelers it was more to do with the idiots on them.

[@donaldblakley6796]

Nice work as always from you:) she's a keeper. Don't forget to add the drain plug to the list:) can't wait to see it done

[@paultrimble9390]

Man that's a jewel. I had one back in 7th grade . I got it on a trade it was roached, coached and clapped out junk but my dad would run me to different places to get parts and help me fix clutch basket that was gutted broke. Put springs and rivets in it . And IDK how but it moved. Pretty good for a WOW. I sent it down the road.

[@dougw2787]

Sweet find with spiders and all 33:08 & 33:23. Always impressed with your troubleshooting abilities!

[@OskarBlomkvist]

Looked like the same spider XD

[@barryodell9537]

I have a tri z 250 , bought brand new still in the crate in 84-85 , still looks brand new !!!

[@melvincapps5975]

If you got a little small pipe wrench probably get that oil plug out with it I've had to use them myself before

[@wegmandan]

Those are nice. Back in 1999 I bought one for my kids. 2 1980 Honda odysseys and the original. And 2 1970 110 3 wheelers.

[@mikeallen7475]

Wow! I love 3 wheelers. Had several back in the day. Maybe you can find an 85 ATC250R and fix it up. That was my favorite. Love you videos!

[@dhooter]

Yamy Trike?? Rare rare find. Honda flooded the market with Big Red's and 250r's. This is from my childhood. Love it. Grew up in the 80's

[@nrgplay26]

Got it running + ultrasonic cleaner and pressure was! Trifecta

[@Brandonring1049]

These were an amazing machine would love to see this get redone

[@stateofmainefishing]

you find so many cool units joe

[@leebryant5443]

Great video get you a good pair of visegrips for those stubborn striped bolts . Might have helped with that oil drain plug. Not sure just a thought. Cool three wheeler though . Love that you bring the older stuff back to life .

[@Strick58]

Wow..I'm gonna have to say one of the best videos for me...I had one brand new in 1985 some of the best memories for me..thanks what a great machine and great video

[@stalkingpanther3262]

I love the older bikes seem to hold up for years even being left in the rain seems to me maybe just built with better materials especially where it counts

[@bryankerr69]

You should try using Slime in the tires. They don't look that bad. Those were fun machines. They had a great balance point for doing wheelies. Have fun.

[@johnwhan7288]

You could use a power washer. blast that off for 2 mins to make your job more pleasant.

[@lawrencemacdonald-yz4vn]

Had the same machine back in the day wheelie it all day😂.

[@jjjuarez312]

Good find man.. I had the chain drive one.. whit only a pull start.. I think it was the 1984 yamaha 3wheeler it was blue plastic also a 4cycle it was was all stock and fast

[@michaelmarchiando2056]

Had a 225 dx back in 1987. Great machine. No effort wheelies.

[@user-gq8zo7kf5d]

cant wait for the follow up video, keep us in the loop, sell or keep

[@eightyd2554]

I have an 84 DX, TTR230 piston is a cheap upgrade, ups compression to 9.5-1 from 8.8. avoid the "250" 71mm quad pistons, they are only 8.2-1

[@darrynruzicka2883]

Keep a couple half gallons of STA-Flo liquid ironing starch on hand. $4 each at walmart. In tires like that where that junker isn't worth a new set of tires, use around 8 oz and it will seal them up. Sometimes if the side walls are leaking just pull the wheel and rotate the tire around on it's side and it will seal. Works as good or better than slime and not nearly the price. Allot of old timers know this trick. I put it in everything and it actively seals punctures whenever they happen. I never get flats. I put it in all my trailers, quad, bike, bicycle tires. Just don't use it in TPMS wheels.

[@davesmith8330]

@2vintage your headlight works, it was on when you were pulling the wheelies

[@bradley7723]

Maybe give it a bath before tearing into something, it will keep dirt out of the engine and show a little pride in repair not to mention it will increase value and won't look like a backyard flip. Just something to take into consideration. :) Edit: to get the clutch freed up, get going at a good clip and pull clutch lever and stand on the rear brake, it should break free after a couple tries.

[@HONDA__350x]

They have an automatic clutch

[@bradley7723]

@@HONDA__350x well so much for my let go of the lever theory. :) only 3 wheeler I had was a 250r with manual clutch. Thanks for letting me know. :]

[@johnsonnash8604]

no one cares for pride in repair no one else on the plannet cares what does it matter

[@michaelbartelme5381]

I enjoy watching your video's. I haven't been a subscriber for very long and after watching a bunch of your videos I've decided to talk my boss into investing into an ultrasonic cleaner like yours. I do small engine repairs and constantly have to clean carburetors. It gets old having to buy a bunch of carb cleaners . Looks like the ultrasonic cleaner will save a bunch of money in the future.

[@larryerving4141]

Nice to see an old bike getting fixed instead of parting it out. There's still a lot of life left in it.

[@davidcorder95]

Heck yeah love the 490 cr500 250 and quad Zella 500 Suzuki

[@Blain5700]

I had one of those back in the mid 90's. It backfired and the air filter caught on fire and melted the airbox and some wiring. 😮

[@13booch]

Man, you’re dropping new content all the time. Love it!

[@mikecarter8158]

You should invest into a little parts cleaner for times like these.... never mind lol spoke too soon lol Great video!👍🏻

[@Charles-e5v3m]

Great job! Did the compression come up from 70 psi after running? You have a nice shop! Don't stop making videos!!

[@Charles-e5v3m]

Ok thanks!

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

U may should have taken a flathead and made a notch on the drain bolt to get it to loosen. Itll have to be replaced anyway down the road. But it would work on getting the bolt loose

[@Sawtoothrangelivin]

Had the same rig for years. Wish I had never sold it! Comparatively with Honda, the Yamaha was way more plush riding and stable

[@davidcarnell6032]

I like your videos I started watching since they were both informative and entertaining, I have always loved dirt bikes especially older raw power large displacement bikes like the CR500 and the KX500, KTM's, Maico's and other large bikes are also interesting. Personally I would love to see more of these, did you ever consider rebuilding a KX500 ? I realize that they are rare and hard to find but nothing worth anything is easy.

[@Gregknows-uj8gg]

I personally feel that the background noice of several people talking and banging on stuff and using tools ruins the video.

[@jamesravnikar5622]

I had an 85 200 with shaft drive and reverse. I sold it in 2011 with no issues. Loved the machine

[@davesplace1307]

The 1985 ytm 200ern is the more rare. Had electric start, shaft drive, reverse, 5 speed, racks all the way around, and lights all the way around. The Yamaha moto 4 from 85 to 90s models had the same engine from the ytm200 that's how reliable it was

[@jackwood8307]

That big spider seemed to be upset about what you’re doing to its home!😂

[@tallboy49]

Had one of these on the farm along side other makes. Never used the choke, it always fired up without fail unlike the other makes we had. It has been sitting in my sons shed for 12 years and recently he put some fuel in and connected a battery and it fired up still with no choke. He is replacing the shaft drive as the uni is shot. You will not find a better bike . Do not sell it as they are a gem

[@leebenson3201]

Always enjoy watching the 3 wheeler videos

[@garretthoward6240]

Best way to get the oil drain cap off is to heat with a torch first, get underneath and use a chisel and hammer on the outer edge to get it loose. Done that several times with that machine

[@Triggered-RC]

You lucked out on that engine. Man it starts and runs well. Way better than I expected!

[@eagle777dh]

Doing wheelies got the headlight working . Great find. Old Hondas never die they just get left behind.

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

It's a Yamaha

[@eagle777dh]

By Yamahas LOL@@Antiquefarmequipment

[@reapersdemon9048]

Awesome works a lot better than simple green in the ultra sonic cleaner

[@douglasscarsi9916]

I had a hell of a good time the years I had my 225 DX. Great machine!

[@MDHenry4]

Exciting time watching you ripping this old Yamaha seems like a bunch of torque

[@samwilson1767]

I had one of those machines, it was a great bike. The only problem I had was a gear went in drive line and the drive shaft was destroyed. Was easy to fix. Nice bike

[@TheStevo420]

Sweet little machine, did you try vise grips on the oil drain bolt maybe heat it up a we bit?

[@johnhicks735]

Get some slime to put into those leaking tires. That Petcock seal is leaking now.,or it's loose on the tank.,or down to the fuel line hose feed is all. It could be loosened screws on that keeper plate for the petcock leaking cause they're loose as we'll.

[@jlucier59]

First machine I ever had I grew up on one had it for years

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Don't knowe if you will see this comment, this was 9 months ago so well before any farming at the land. Have you scrapped the idea of potatoes, because you didn't mention them last time you were chatting to us. Another cracking repair though, always enjoy your videos, thanks :)

[@builttobeat2741]

I used to have a tri moto 225, that thing was a blast. Wheelies for days.