WHATS IT WORTH 250es? Honda ATC Three wheeler Prices 3 wheeler

[@larrymitchell7958]

Let it go and it gets you home.lol Super, enjoyed it.

[@mrcbuilds]

You got that right!

[@stubbysgarage]

I picked up a 86 fourtrax 250 couple weeks ago. Hadn't run in 2yrs and rear was locked up for 400. Some penetrating spray and a pry bar got the rear end free and little messing with the carb I had it running and riding in less than 2hrs. I love these old Hondas

[@mrcbuilds]

Lets save them all! Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoy the channel.

[@StanTiffBowker-kd7zh]

You seriously put upgrades and did mods increasing safety and performance. I've been riding/racing these forever. I worked at Murray Hertz Honda in Las Vegas when they first appeared and worked the pit for Lenny Geiger's team, who we sponsored. I rode the 185. Bob Baker and I built the. Honda 90 he beat Jeff Ward with to win the mini national championship as his last mini race. He broke his left ✋ in that race,then immediately got on a 125 Elsinore (same day) to ride his first pro race for 3rd place. I'm so old I rode a Bultaco 160 I n Barstow to Vegas "scrambles". (finished, no seat, broken handle bars) .. .I like what you're doing.

[@mrcbuilds]

Thanks Stan and Tiff. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@sendingitinsaskatchewan2471]

Keep up the good work bud I’m picking up my first three wheeler today, a 84 Honda atc 200e and I appreciate you making these videos

[@mrcbuilds]

Have fun! Thank you for watching and subscribing. I have a big project coming up myself , next video comes out Tuesday night, I will lay out the plan.

[@anthonynicholich9654]

Absolutely. You are always entertaining to watch even when you are wrong

[@mrcbuilds]

Its hard to be perfect, but i try.

[@anthonynicholich9654]

@@mrcbuilds There is no such a thing as a perfect and when I say wrong I just disagree. It does not mean I am right and you are wrong that's all. If you were not doing a great job I would not be watching you all the way across the country in a miserable state lol of Southern California North East San Diego By the way you talk I'm guessing you're somewhere in North Florida or South Carolina? Also I don't have any Hondas actually have a couple of 2 wheelers 2004 WR450F, 2002 DRZ400 and 1985 Yamaha 225DX. I did grow up in the 1980s with a 1977 very first year Honda Odyssey and 83 Honda 185S. I don't like 4 wheelers I am a dirtbike guy but for some reason I also do like threewheelers so go figure Well thanks for doing a great job keep making videos and I watch some of your videos over and over again and my opinion is that Honda two valve motors were a lot more durable and did not have top end problems like their RFVC 4 valve

[@Thumper68]

You earned my sun under 30 seconds. I have repeated to everyone for years that no matter what you are selling it’s only worth as much as someone is willing to pay period. Ones man trash is another man’s treasure.

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank you sir. No truer words have ever been spoken. Welcome.

[@Thumper68]

@@mrcbuilds great video. Good info for people. I’m trying to find one myself now. Like to bring back some good childhood memories my old man bought me a 110 with 200 swap for my 5th birthday 30 some years ago and it was an absolute blast lol!

[@tristanalleman7052]

Been looking for a 250es big red myself it's the first machine I ever rode when I was 14 I'm 22 now really want one

[@mrcbuilds]

Keep looking Tristan, they are still out there, talk about them with everyone you meet, someone has one in a shed or barn somewhere. You will find it!.

[@tristanalleman7052]

@@mrcbuilds thanks brother man where about are ya from I'm in NY

[@Crxpert1]

Your videos are great. Thank you for putting them out there.

[@mrcbuilds]

Im happy to help.

[@brad6650]

Awesome content man. You explain everything so that even kids could do repairs their self. I Had a 250ES as a teenager that really handled a lot of abuse. The rear end quit first. That engine though. After sitting for 2 yrs It would still kick start and idle the day i sold it. Should have kept it. Maybe I'll get another one some day. Keep making the repair/service videos. I haven't found any videos that explain the repairs more thoroughly

[@mrcbuilds]

Thanks brad, I really want the videos to speak to those that may not have someone to show them the ropes, I am really glad the information is easy to follow. Thank you for watching and subscribing. That's why I only work on Honda's they were built to last.

[@chrisfagan4067]

I went out and bought a couple of trikes awhile back and really didn't know what to look at so I bought them coming to find out I really didn't know what to look for. Since I have watched your video a couple of weeks ago I went out and bought another 250sx that they were asking $3,000 for and after I picked out so many things that would need addressing I told the guy I would give him$1,500 and he said no way, so I got a phone call from him the next day saying if I still want it still to come back and get it. I ended up getting it for $1,500 thanks to the knowledge I learned from you. THANK YOU AO MUCH AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO, WE NEED MORE HONEST PEOPLE LIKE YOU OUT THERE.

[@mrcbuilds]

@@chrisfagan4067 Thank you for watching, I am glad the information helped you. In return please subscribe, like and share with your friends.

[@Chris_at_Home]

Nice job on fixing them up. I just gave a three wheeler away because I got tired of tripping over it in the shed. It was well used but well taken care of. The rear fenders were cracked and it had deep lug rear tires. It was a 1985 Honda 250ES. I drive something now with power steering where my wife sits near to me. We ride mostly on a trail to a place we own so we have to haul stuff for a few weeks at a time.

[@mrcbuilds]

Hey, Chris The next time you want to "give" one away look me up, I'm sure the shipping from Alaska to Florida wouldn't be that much. lol . Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@mrcbuilds I gave it to a guy in his 70s that lives out in the woods about 15 miles from the nearest road. He lives out there full time for over 20 years that I have known him. People with remote cabins pay him cash to do little things. He is self sufficient otherwise with nice gardens, solar etc. He even makes raspberry wine. He will just use it around his place as age slows us old guys down some. We have a remote recreational place about 7 miles from his. BTW in a few years we are going to be some of those damn snowbirds in the winter probably getting a place within an hour of Merritt Island.

[@mrcbuilds]

@@Chris_at_Home Welcome to the sunshine state, once you move here we will let you in on our secret, it rains here, a lot. That's really cool giving it to the older fella, I bet he will use it until he cant climb on it. thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@garagemcmatt]

All great points! I wish more people understood what fair market value is. Great video bro!

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank you, and thanks for watching

[@sethholsopple3802]

Love the channel man thanks for all you do.

[@mrcbuilds]

I appreciate that! I am having a blast making them, thanks

[@alwaysplayingtooloudjacob209]

I just bought a 85 250es last Saturday and got it for 1200 here in California which was reasonable runs good quite motor nice tires was spray painted durab green got all the paint off it and it was actually pretty nice under the paint original plastics all lights intact i was happy with the purchase now i have both bike i had when i was a kid the big red and 85 350x loves the bikes

[@mrcbuilds]

Sounds like a good deal on a nice bike. Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel

[@crosisofborg5524]

It’s worth whatever you’re willing to pay. I miss my ATC so much I’m willing to be a little stupid with what I will pay.

[@TomRiddle-ww5on]

Thanks for the videos! Looking to purchase a 3 wheeler to tide soon .

[@mrcbuilds]

Great, they can last a lifetime

[@soaringfreedomgiraffe393]

👍🏼 right on. A fresh upload for a new fan

[@mrcbuilds]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Thank you for subscribing.

[@albinosguy]

I just picked up a 1985 big red for working on a old 300 fourtrax cant wait to to tear into it

[@mrcbuilds]

Your going to love it. Thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel

[@jadecamera919]

You made a lot of great points over the decades of buying and selling these . I think when most all people repaint these it affects the value greatly buyers and sellers should look for that very few people are professional powder coaters lol

[@mrcbuilds]

yes, spray paint hurts the value greatly, it can take hours and hours to remove it. That's a very good point. thanks for watching.

[@rodneylayton2033]

I seen a 200 s's go up to $2,000 and they were in nice running conditions and well maintained

[@jonnysmith6376]

i got one of them rare finds. father passed away and son got everything. i bought his honda 185s 3 wheeler for 200 buck's. stickers are all gone so can't tell what year. i cleaned the carb and put in some fresh gas and 4 pulls later it started right up. now after a new plug it runs like a champ. been offered up to 1k for it and i have said no. i am not done reliving my childhood yet to get rid of it lol.

[@mrcbuilds]

That's it!, reliving our childhood. 3 wheelers make me feel like a kid again.

[@donaldthomas7753]

Kid was selling a 1983 Honda 185s. Nothing externally was original and I had no idea about the condition. He wanted 2,400. NOPE!

[@chrisford-er3ud]

I just picked up a 1985 big red 250 es i have $900 into it. Also has brand new tires the rear lights are missing but IDC. Seat is like brand new. Only thing doesnt work is the electric start. He has the ke switch wired straight. Something is wrong with the key it wont turn . So i just kick start it over starts fine but for $900 not bad at all. 3 brand new tires. Runs good

[@mrcbuilds]

Those are worth considerably more than that in good shape, so whether you keep it or sell it you made a great deal.

[@chrisford-er3ud]

Yea. I seen a lot on marketplace place for a lot of money ​@@mrcbuilds

[@jaykatcher1769]

3 wheelers rock!! Sold many 4 wheelers thru the years but always kept our trikes.. dependable and reparable is the best thing I found .. mine is a Yamaha ytm and the wife has the Honda and we have turned down numerous offers so worth and value is in the eye of the beholder… we’ve owned them since mid 80’s …ride smart ride skilled and keep that front tire down lol ✌️😎🇨🇦

[@mrcbuilds]

Yep, the 80s brought some very durable and dependable machines. Thanks for watching

[@jaykatcher1769]

@@mrcbuilds thanks for making these videos ,, you helped me a couple times fixing up stuff..🤝👍cheers

[@dericfoster7466]

Got a 85 SX BIG RAD love it..

[@mrcbuilds]

That's a nice machine

[@bigbriankansas8362]

Hello from Kansas. Great advice.

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank you sir!

[@bigbriankansas8362]

@@mrcbuilds you are welcome.

[@Davido50]

Well said & right on. I have a decent collection of 3 & 4 wheelers myself. - Ohio

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank for watching

[@flyguy7836]

Ahh the old days of the trikes I've had them all honda is the best hands down. The prices they want for the main wheelers which is a 200x 250sx 250r and the best 350x they want insane bs prices like 4 to 5 grand they didn't even go for that off the show room floor. There so many people out there and try and sell for these crazy prices there trikes nobody carred about them then 20 years later Ohh there worth this and that no way. Its so hard to get a 350x for under 45 hundo I've Been trying to get the 1986 model for many many years I know ill never see one lol but I do have the big red 250es and I love it cheers.

[@mrcbuilds]

It's like everything else these days the price are up. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@domcycled3504]

Just wondering if you ever had any experience with the Kawasaki KLT bikes? There's a KLT 250 Prairie near me in Maryland that reminds me a lot of my 250ES Big Red.

[@mrcbuilds]

HI Dom, sorry I do not have any experience with Kawasaki atc. I did own a kx250 but that's a different beast. The tecate trikes seem to be harder to save and restore due to less aftermarket support and just over all less parts because less of them were made. Still a very cool machine.

[@hookybit]

another great vid man , talking about finding 2nd hand parts do you know if the 250x muffler will fit the 250es ? i know the header will fit just not sure about the box...

[@mrcbuilds]

Hey hooky, I am not certain, go to the manufacture of the muffler website if its after market part or partzilla if its a Honda part, look up the part and cross reference it and see it it is listed for both machines. Otherwise you can do a lot with a welder and a grinder!

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

I put a 200x muffler on my 200e idk if it’s supposed to fit but it kinda did.

[@djsilk1335]

Great video my man!!

[@mrcbuilds]

Appreciate it!

[@bwooj9728]

Gettin close to the only thing left will be new (probably meijer) fenders Videos very cool & helpful Thanks 💪

[@mrcbuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@3_KNIVES]

I feel like I got took! I have a question. I recently bought a 1984 Yamaha 200E Tri-Moto for $1,500. I had no idea what to look for. Your video helped me out (after the fact) after I purchased this 3 wheeler. I've always owned dirt bikes. To cut to the chase, this 3 wheeler runs great, the fairings look good, but the rims looked like shit. They were rusted. I sanded down the rims and painted them. The tires were dry rotted. The guy was asking $2,000. There is some surface rust on the handle bars, the hand brakes work mediocre, back brakes are great. Bottom line, I feel like I got burned. Plus the frame has lots of surface rust on it. What do you think it's worth? Just a ballpark figure?

[@mrcbuilds]

I'm no expert, and certainly not on Yamaha's, dont ket what I say or others bother you. You felt like it was a good deal at the time you bought it. Remember that. You can join yamaha forums and learn about other models and values, if you choose to sell your bike, you would know more next time. Not seeing it, but if it runs and drives good, and everything works as it should 1500 is not a bad deal regardless of the brand.

[@3_KNIVES]

@@mrcbuilds Thank you a ton for responding. Man I've been sweating bullets over here and wondering if the guy was a shyster. He still could be. I really like your video about tips before buying an ATV and "doing your homework". You live and learn. I really wanted a Honda Big Red, but the nearest one from me was several hours away. Next time I'll bite the bullet and make the drive. As you mentioned in your video, this 3 wheeler looked worse than the pictures. It had different tires and rims on it. My god, the tires were beyond dry rotted. I've never seen dry rot that bad!!! Anyway, I ordered new tires and am going to get it serviced. Thanks again for replying and I'm glad I found your channel. I subscribed. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel prospers! Until next time....

[@flyguy7836]

Yea u got screwed on that deal man you got a 800 dollar trike I never really liked any of Yamaha trikes only 2 they made that was ok 225 dx and the best was the tri z 250 had them all your 200 cc wheeler is a hard tail and the link that goes to the shifter they messed that up very bad Yamaha did.

[@flyguy7836]

@@3_KNIVES well at least you learned a lesson man I didn't mean anything bad about what I said its to bad that guy did this to you.I'm sorry I just really think you got taken there isn't a market for Yamaha trikes only the tri z 250 everyone stays away from the rest. Now your saying all the tires are dryrot dam man sometimes you gotta go with your gut feeling I think your young and jumped on this to fast never be in a rush when you look for what you want. What I'm saying is life is to short get what you want Don't settle for anything different and sorry my com offended you but I'm speaking the truth about this model tons of guys had these and they moved them along to buy a Honda nothing beats a Honda that's that buddy.

[@MrHoover77]

@@flyguy7836 September 2021, his very same 3 wheeler (Yamaha 200E) sold for $3,900.00! This was a near "perfect trike". Bottom line, that blows your theory to hell.

[@ericennenga7218]

Very well done sir. Thank you.

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank you Eric.

[@johnvandertoorn3234]

Enjoy the videos, you don't mention the 125s and I wondered what they may be worth. I bought one in very good condition that runs like a champ, all original for 1400, did I pay to much? Thanks

[@mrcbuilds]

Hi john, the 110 and 125 first gen, really dont sell well. That is what I dont follow that market. If it very clean, and runs good, you paid a fair price. But I do not see them increasing in value beyond about 1500. If you like it, that is all that really matters. Thank you for watching.

[@wiscopitbike]

I picked up my 86 atc 250es "Big Green" for $1700

[@mrcbuilds]

Congratulations!

[@rane123]

Will a 12v 14ah. 200 cold crank work in 250es or will it screw up electrical system? The kind of battery is a Ever Start ES-TX14 with 200 COLD CRANKING amps...thanks in advance...i love ur videos so when I start fixing it up I might get aggravating..lol

[@mrcbuilds]

use an online source, like autozone or battery source, you can cross reference the correct battery for your bike, looking at those specs yes it should work fine, but double check that it will physically fit the battery holder.

[@rane123]

@@mrcbuilds it calling for a 10ah and the one I have is 14ah...will do thanks a lot....im sure I'll have a few more questions for ya in the near future...thanks for replying

[@mrcbuilds]

@@rane123 if the 14ah fits it will work

[@cainbeeping8480]

Yep

[@brentspepper2087]

I'm in Alabama and they seem to be priced high here. 200ES is around $2000 and they aren't beauty queens.

[@mrcbuilds]

That's pretty strong for a 200es. Supply and demand, as well as regional. With gas like it is, we may all be riding ATC's

[@brentspepper2087]

@@mrcbuilds a week ago a 250ES popped up on Marketplace for $800. Only one photo, but looked decent. Description said the only thing it needed was brake work. It had been listed for 11 minutes and when I messaged the guy there was 10 ahead of me. There’s hope I guess.

[@evilpanther990]

I just got a 1979 arc 110 but I can’t get it started it has good compression and strong spark but when I squirt starting fluid in the carb it doesn’t even sputter any suggestions?

[@mrcbuilds]

What's your compression number? Has it jumped time? Are the valves adjusted? If starting fluid dose not make it run for a few sec. Its low compression or timing way off, since you said you have good spark. Download the manual, take your time, chase one problem at a time, recheck your compression, must be 90psi or better, then check the timing, if the timing chain has jumped a tooth or someone put the rotor on 180 degree out of phase. You can fix it.

[@evilpanther990]

@@mrcbuilds it came with extra points so it might be a timing issue but I can’t remember the exact number it was more then average though but thank you I’ll have it checked 👍

[@carlosplancarte8340]

I recently bought a 1982 big red 200 in good condition and i paid 950 dlrs for it do you think i paid to much for it?

[@mrcbuilds]

I think you made a good purchase, depending on where you live. Where I live a good BR 200e sells for around 1500.

[@smokinsecrets7545]

Ok Barett with the garage mahal in his back yard

[@tonydelgado7542]

Will we ever see three-wheelers again??? That's the one I personally used most and it felt very safe. 90 mph on the straight, plus towing capability just wasn't that good on the acceleration! Great vehicles that maybe never reproduced again on a large scale

[@mrcbuilds]

Hey Tony, there are a few companies converting quads to trikes, but nothing on the scale of the 80's. Which is another reason to #savethemall. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

I do the same, try to save them all.

[@mrcbuilds]

One trike at a time. lol. Thanks for watching and Subscribing.

[@smokeybandit4910]

I have an 86 250es, the rear fenders are pretty much junk and its missing the little side pieces. I'm gonna have to buy maiers for it, does that effect value?

[@mrcbuilds]

Hi Smokey, It depends on what your objective is and who your customer will be. A collector wants nice OE fenders, but the rest of the bike needs to be just as nice. A regular guy, wanting to enjoy the bike and ride it, would like Maier's, because he knows he can replace them if he breaks them in the future. If your just fixing it up to keep for yourself, than you are the only person you need to please. Personally, if the choice was busted up stock fenders or Maiers, I'd chose Maiers

[@brianmcpeek651]

I just picked up a 1985 250 es big red a few days ago and just found out that only the right rear wheel is spinning (under power) what could be the problem?

[@mrcbuilds]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. All 3 wheelers have a solid rear axle, sounds like you have a striped hub or axle spline. Remove the none spinning wheel, then the hub, check the splines on the axle and hub, more than likely you can order a hub off ebay, and be good to go.

[@brianmcpeek651]

Yes it was the hub, splines are gone. The axle splines look fine so lucky there.

[@mrcbuilds]

@@brianmcpeek651 thats great! You can get a hubs on ebay pretty cheap.

[@brianmcpeek651]

I found one for $65 and the guy started at $80. I was only able to find just that one. They are getting very difficult to find.

[@mattcouch9178]

Spot on...

[@mrcbuilds]

Thank you

[@buildurtruckurway9118]

Finally a realist the 3 wheeler forums would shoot you for telling real value. Up here in Alberta a big red 250 mint and I mean mint was a 1000 dollar machine up until covid now people are asking upwards of 3k. A beat out 185s is now a 1500 machine up here because of price gougers. The problem is that they're not rare there were more 3 wheelers made from 1978 to 1988 then we've had quads made since. They sold for 1149 cdn new in 88 and that's a 250 big red with all the extra accessories you could get including a rifle holster in the Honda mag I have here in my hands even if you applied inflation and today's pricing they would still sell for what 2500new. Guys buy 20 of them And part them out and kill the market for cheap used machines it's wrong and distasteful. There not model ts there not Corvette's or Ferraris they are old hugely produced machines that have millions just sitting in farmers fields and Japanese garages. Example I can buy a recoil for a new can am for less that 100$ try finding a recoil for a 185/200 for these than 200$. 50 -60 year old well off guys have killed the market as well paying 3-4k for one of these because they grew up riding one then everyone thinks there worth that cost. I can buy a used Honda or a bruteforce/kvf 2-3 years old for that cost 4x4 with any creature comforts you could need. It's nuts what collectors have done to the atv market in the last 5 years.

[@mrcbuilds]

I really try to call it as I see it, not everyone will agree, but that's ok to. Thank you for watching and subscribing

[@Derrek4Real]

They are getting crazy prices now aways! I have a collection and ppl want em! I have paid over 8k for a honda and I have also got them for free that are worth big money! Atc have more of a higher price!

[@mrcbuilds]

Hi Derrek, welcome, yes Honda in good condition hold their value better than most

[@Derrek4Real]

@mrcbuilds I been watching the show a while now love the content! Looking for a 350x and 250sx now. Keep it up! And everyone once in a while a deal of a lifetime pops up and u gotta jump on it!

[@frucklerbullpit]

I love how yanks say guns! it's sounds so natural, must be the accent..also this guy sounds like he he knows his stuff. good no nonsense knowledgeable effort mate. let's save them all, awesome sign off.

[@ergot57]

That 87 250es is still here and waiting.

[@mrcbuilds]

PM me on FB or insta.

[@hondamanatc4life983]

I have a 83 200s 1982 ATC 70 two 1985 atc110s a 1985 ATC 70 1985 ATC 250ES Big Red 1986 trx70 two 1986 TRX 200es

[@mrcbuilds]

Nice collection, that 86 trx70 is a nice find. thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ironjohn5914]

I would never cut up a wheeler running or not.

[@mrcbuilds]

#letssavethemall.

[@ironjohn5914]

@@mrcbuilds I hope one day Honda makes them again......been waiting a long time, I don't care much for four wheelers there fun but not the same when you grew up on three~

[@olestump7138]

I gave 300 for my 87 and i wouldn't take 8k for it if offered.

[@mrcbuilds]

Sounds like you got a great deal.

[@olestump7138]

@@mrcbuilds it was nothing but a frame motor and tank but she did run.

[@bmbott123]

3 wheelers to collect yes... to ride all day long .. no

[@mrcbuilds]

Fair enough!

[@neilbrown3359]

I will not pay over 200 for any parts bike regardless of manufacturers, models, or years . If it don't run it ain't worth anything!!!!

[@mrcbuilds]

Hey Neil, yep, it's good to have a budget. I guess it would depend on the parts needed.

[@rocklamarre9717]

To much talking more action

[@mrcbuilds]

Thanks for listening