The 1984 Honda ATC Lineup! - ATC 70, 110, 125M, 200S, 200M, 200X, 200E, 200ES, and 250R

Today we're discussing the Honda ATC model year that had the second most variations of any other year, 1984! George Orwell missed the mark when he wrote about 1984 because in that book... these three wheeled marvels never showed up... but they showed up here for you today.
Honda sold 9 different models of three wheeler this year, but there were 10 different variations (when you factor in the blue 110). Only 8 of the 9 models were available in the US. There was one model available outside the US, the 1984 200E, which we've discussed in other videos. Felt good to get all these fine ladies together for a photo shoot!
I present to you the class of '84!
#honda #lineup #atc

[@lukecombs5242]

Man you have a beautiful collection you have my dream garage.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you very very much Luke!!

[@lothre]

Ignore the haters. I have a super nice 84 200x inside my house in the piano room. Only time it gets ridden is when my cat jumps on the seat and takes a nap. If it bothers people so much, they can buy a fleet of their own and schedule in equal time slots so no trikes are feeling sad and lonely on their own watch. keep doing you, because it's working and looks fun as heck

[@ThisOldTrike]

Exactly. I honestly don't give a rip what people have to say... I just like mentioning it to remind the ones who get annoyed that yeah, sometimes I buy them and never ride them! I appreciate you chiming in brother!

[@ni_wink84]

I’m here for the push only trikes!! 😂😂, another cool vid Preston, I always enjoy getting a walk through of a few of your collection and trying to learn a bit more about the other models, (I’m a 70&250r fan as you know) thanks for all the great info!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks for watching brother!! I get rambling sometimes, so I don't realize how long these are going to be until I get editing and I'm like whoa! And the way I jump around... it's hard to cut things out and have it still make sense... so I just let it fly. Glad you liked it brother!

[@Spudderr]

Thanks for all these awesome extremely informative vids. Decided to get back into it the other day and picked up an 85 200s, forgot how fun Atcs are

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you for watching! Glad you like them! Congrats on the 200S!!

[@EDBZ28]

So awesome...just discovered your channel & started watching; I watched your other video of your entire collection and for me to say it's impressive, would be an understatement...WOW! When I was 9 years old my parents bought me my first ATC and it was a 1984 125M. I cherrished it, but unfortunately my friend talked me into selling it to him when I was 13 and I figured I'd put the money towards a new 4 wheeler, which I did (red '93 Yamaha Timberwolf), but boy do I regret selling my '84 125m off...my friend trashed it. In more recent years my friend Tom, got me into buying a couple of 3 wheelers...I started with a 1986 125M...quite an update from the '84s, and Tom thankfully sold me one of his Big Reds...a 1985. Both of them are real lookers. I envy your collection.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Man, thank you very much for the kind words! I'm glad you found my channel and enjoy the videos! And I'm glad you're back into the hobby again! Hope to see you comment on more videos as you get time to watch more!

[@EDBZ28]

@@ThisOldTrike you’re welcome…I’d like to differentiate between “friend” in my previous comment. Friend who trashed my ‘84 is not the same friend (Tom) who got me into collecting again. Tom I believe actually traded his orange OG atc (first gen Hondas) to you for something a few years back. We’re from Rochester NY area.

[@gregmonmaney6593]

Just finally settling in to watch buddy. I personally love the 84 lineup! Although yes...85 and definitely 86 are arguably the pinnacle. Although I feel popularity of the ATCs was very high and now widely enjoyed or used by many families for fun or work. As we know how popular the 84 Big Red was because of the new reverse option and shaft drive. Last year of air cooled 250R so those are awesome! Thank you for letting me ride one finally. And I myself had one of the 84 blue ATC110s as did my nephew. And I always loved the look of 1st gen ATC200X. And 84 was a bit better I suppose with the box swing arm. And THE 1st year 200s which we all love and love the 200Ms. Great video as usual.

[@rickculler5933]

Nice one Preston. 1984, the year I graduated from high school. Ripping around on my ‘79 110 and drooling over all the new models at my local Honda dealer!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Not sure how I missed this comment Rick! I can picture you on that 110 cruising around!

[@stevepick9527]

Boy does this bring back memories. Had a 1984 second GEN 250 R and almost killed myself on it. Wasvin Borrego Springs California and doing some roosting around the sand dunes end it didn’t go well on one turn. I ended up selling it a couple weeks later those things were damn dangerous.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yup! I think any three wheeler rider has had that experience. It happens quick! So that was it?? Never gave it a second chance? I've been over the bars... underneath them... and every scenario in between... but I still go back! I'm a glutton for punishment!

[@GS-zv3qn]

Nice video of 84 models. The 250r smells and sounds great with 2 stroke , the gas today tends to plug carb up when it evaporates, the non alcohol fuel, if you can find it, plus running carb dry helps keep carb from getting jets plugged up

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Funny you mentioned the seat on the 110. I never liked and maybe despised them too before… then I bought one and Im good with it now. But I was really looking for a ‘82 110 to match my son’s ‘82 70. Good to see you moving the bikes around again! 🙂👌

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother. Probably this weekend I'll be pulling a mess of them out to get my camper in at least and starting the hibernation process... as sad as that is to say...

[@darrylpatterson7365]

The 81-85 250r had Dunlop tires 86 250r came with Oathsu tires .Nice 84 lineup you have there. I built an 84 300r this summer from spare parts. Also built and 85 Auto x.

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Great video and very informative. I've got the same leaf problem you do. It's been very dry here in the South this year so it's a war on leaves.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! Yeah, my boy has been mowing pretty much exclusively and has the burn pile loaded up pretty good! I need to burn it off so that when he's ready to loaded it up again, it's got somewhere to go. Thankfully we have a bagger of our own this year and not relying on borrowing from family.

[@Op1zilla]

Enjoyed the Line Up, That Pick of the Atc that you had to let go was Sweet 👽👍🏻

[@ThisOldTrike]

That machine was very very cool. I owned it twice actually. I sold it to a buddy at first and he needed cash and sold it back to me with a CRF230 dirt bike in the deal (from me to him) as part of it. I had it for a short time after that but it was finicky and didn't like to start with a kick starter... only by the goki and the battery was only really strong enough for 1 start... so if you stalled it... you had to have a booster pack to get it going again. Maybe if I knew enough about valves at the time I could have gotten it dialed in better, but I let it go and moved on. And compared to today's prices... I let it go CHEAP!!

[@AndyCollins80]

Good to see another video from TOT. Take care brother. Hurry up and get that 88 back together. 😂

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother!! Yeah, I missed last week and didn't have anything in the pipeline. I got this one put out, start to finish, in the same day. That is unusual, but I was left alone so what else did I have to do?!?!

[@rp4789]

As always you did a great job! They did look organized until you started pointing out the location of just the 84’s. 😂

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes, everything got put away haphazardly... I'm not sure they're any better now!

[@SWOFFROAD]

my 185s has the rubber foot inserts on the peg and i think it just makes it harder to ride when it’s wet out cause your foot just slides

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes, I believe the rubber foot pegs on those were standard. Lots of run-over legs would agree with you!!

[@tricycleguy2657]

Im a trike pusher too, guess thats better the pushing other things😉

[@ThisOldTrike]

Exactly.

[@tricycleguy2657]

27:59 so typical to see that now a bald set of tires wont have a crack anywhere

[@BrockBaker-fd6gi]

Maybe the m is for mid because 200 is mid from 110-350 just my thought

[@patinabunker5340]

Awesome video Preston! Your wife left you all alone? That's scary! JK. Hope you and your family are well.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! All is well! Took a fraction of the time to get everything put back away.

[@Putt-Putt-Vroom]

Just picked up a 84 200es in very rough shape and live in lake george ny. Still working on getting it going but needs much more than i thought. Would like to go for a ride with you guys sometime.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Nice! I hope you get it straightened out!! Yeah, Lake George isn't far away at all.

[@Putt-Putt-Vroom]

I been watching the channel for awhile and trikefest and never noticed you were pretty close. We moved up here from westchester/yonkers a little over 5 years ago. Best decision ever @@ThisOldTrike

[@glenclifton4563]

You cant beat a Honda three wheeler! Ive had five or six 1985, and 1986 Big Reds and one 1986 i think it was 250sx. It was red and white . Great machines!! How much is a good rider grade 250 Big Red going for now! Hoping i can find one. Thanks for the great videos.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Rider quality 250 Big Red's can range from $2000 to $3000 ish depending on how original. Kinda tough to spitball a number. A quick search on craigslist or marketplace will give you a decent idea.

[@williamk4dplus]

great video preston. honda should be paying you.

[@benny85361983]

I could be mistaken, but the s was for suspension. The og 185 had sold front forks and it wasn't till the s did they get sprung front forks

[@kollinspencer847]

this is interesting! i have 3 70s all of em with a 85 sticker. but after watching the first couple minutes of this video i discovered one of them is a 84! i have two up shift 70s and one down shift. the downshift one has always been the odd one. but checking the frames on all of em the downshift one has a E and the up shifts have a F but the down shift one does have a 1985 model sticker. but says it was made 1/85.

[@goldrakegoldrake3510]

bellisssma anche la tenuta !

[@PHart3]

The 1984 200E was also sold in Lou-Z-Anna

[@ThisOldTrike]

I heard there may be one down there... but it has a cracked front fender... so...

[@tomgeorge9025]

@@ThisOldTrike 😂😂😂

[@cajuncyclerestorations145]

lol thats where 1 of my 200 e come from lol

[@cajuncyclerestorations145]

I believe the "M" stands for motor (electric start motor) my friend works for honda for many years and thats what he said for what its wort and i agree both the 125m & 200m had the " motor" thanks Preston

[@PHart3]

Motors are electric, engines are gas. Or I guess you could be referencing the actual starter motor. But how would you explain the 200E, 200ES, and 250ES? All have electric start.

[@humanityfightthegoodfight8862]

Can you do a 200M vs 200S comparison video. Thanks Simon

[@joefixit7666]

Good stuff Preston!👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you!!

[@mariomessinese5287]

I always thought "S" was for short wheel base.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Oooh that's a good one too. What are your thoughts on the M?

[@vroomvroomfacts]

Mid at best 😂

[@tricycleguy2657]

41:51 rubber steps.. fairing.. body cover.. pro wedge tires..speedo.. trip meter i think thats all.. im to lazy to go look

[@SmallBaller]

Perhaps the S could be for the slant motor or suspension/shocks?

[@ThisOldTrike]

Possibly... but that would apply to a lot of other machines too that have the same style motor but don't have an S... or machines that have an S but don't have any suspension...

[@andrewwoodward6560]

How about this: if we are going with “small” for the S models, maybe “medium” for the M models, then we have “Big”Red after that. 🤔

[@ThisOldTrike]

You may be on to something there sir! Could be! The only thing is that the 200M is basically the same size as the Big Red... so it's weird any way you slice it!

[@andrewwoodward6560]

⁠”M” for mysterious. The fun continues, eh! 🙂✌️

[@tricycleguy2657]

Hondaline optional body cover

[@vroomvroomfacts]

Gatta love new vids

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks friend!

[@cainbeeping8480]

Awesome

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

👍👍👍

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks Doc!

[@coreydugre6540]

My 200m I think was a 84 bc I remember shifting down

[@gregmonmaney6593]

Annnnd....I almost forgot 1st year introduction of Fourtrax line like your Dad's 84 TRX200 and the TRX125.

[@cajuncyclerestorations145]

trx125 came out in 1985

[@treasurelife2270]

What's your favorite 84?

[@ThisOldTrike]

I think I'd have to go with the 200ES since it's so sentimental... that was the machine/model that I grew up riding and that really set the hook for me with my passion for three wheelers. Lots of stories on one of those!

[@benny85361983]

In 84 was the 250 sx available or did it not make appearances till 85

[@ThisOldTrike]

85 was the first year of the 250SX. Sounds like you need to watch more of my videos!!

[@benny85361983]

Your probably right I just stumbled on to this channel

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@benny85361983 Welcome brother! Hope you enjoy the content! You'll find an 85 line up video in the mix from last summer and a 250SX video from 2 falls ago if you go searching. Thanks for watching!

[@user-pv8ns5lz6x]

Hello, excuse me, I am in China, and I like atc185 or atc200 very much. How can I contact you?

[@tendertwix1029]

Are the 1983 200E rare or not so much?

[@ThisOldTrike]

Not so much...

[@battldogeurmum698]

So, what's so special about the blue ATC?

[@ThisOldTrike]

Um... Did I not make it clear enough in the video? Can you ask your question in a more specific way?

[@battldogeurmum698]

@@ThisOldTrike i didn’t watch the video yet I should prob do that 😂

[@ThisOldTrike]

lol... um... no comment... :)

[@PHart3]

They call those Christmas specials

[@tricycleguy2657]

2:11 i ask myself that all the time im only at 25%

[@milkmanchoppers]

This may be an abomination in the making but I have an 84 200es with a bad neck.. I plan on cutting one off of a buell blast and welding it OR transferring everything to a 70's sportster frame. If there's any way to save my current mawed up neck, I don't know it. Came with a telephone pole tensioner eye bolt to attach the front end...

[@BrockBaker-fd6gi]

But then there is a 125m so idk

[@ThisOldTrike]

Right!?!?

[@goldrakegoldrake3510]

me ne vendi uno ??

[@ThisOldTrike]

None of these are for sale unfortunately. What model are you looking for? Where are you located?

[@goldrakegoldrake3510]

@@ThisOldTrike ciao ! italia .. un atc 90 con ruote baloon ?! o ruote normali...

[@cainbeeping8480]

First

[@ThisOldTrike]

Back on track!!