1985 Honda 250SX Revival & General Maintenance
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video I start the semi restoration of a 1985 Honda ATC 250SX. I finish the video up with a maiden ride in the snow.
Here is an index of the vid:
Oil Change & filter - 1:08 (Disclaimer - Use motorcycle oil & DON'T thread oil cap in to check oil level)
Air filter - 4:19
Fuel Tank - 5:30
Compression Test - 7:43
Rear Brake Cable - 9:43
Exhaust (Muffler + Header) - 12:43
Seat Cover Removal and Pan Repair - 15:34
Seat Reupholstering - 18:00
Rear Differential Flush & Oil change19:45
First Ride - 22:21
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I'm a simple man.
I see an ATC
I click like.
I did
Yep!
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The sound of that engine brings back a lot of memories.
It's nice to actually see some new 2000's trike videos in HD lol
Bvc racing Colin.....BVC racing.
Great video Honda ATC 250SX 👍. You sound like me bought another Honda ATC last year just now getting in the shop lol. It's the thrill of the hunt snagging these old Honda ATC's up cheap and getting them back to running smoothly again. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the upload and info, as I have the same 3 wheeler and need to do some work on it. This was very helpful and good work. God bless you and take care!
Thanks for the video. Just starting to restore mine. I got it when I was a kid. I have had it for 27 yrs.
Enjoyed the video and many of your others. One note about your oil change. Honda recommends NOT screwing the oil fill cap down when checking the oil level. Just let the cap rest freely on the threads. You may need to recheck your oil level.
Thanks Rick! I own so many engines it’s tough to remember which ones have the dipstick threaded in for measuring and which don’t. Honestly it was at the highest point within range. “Close enough” That’s between you and me though 😉. I hadn’t turned the engine over yet so I knew it would go down once the oil filter got its fill. Thanks for your correction though.
@@nate32185 Enjoy the ride. Looking forward to more adventures.
Be careful using regular oil, the clutches may start to slip, that why motorcycle oil is recommended.
Yeah, actually I had a disclaimer that use to pop up during the oil change that said. “Ignore me, use motorcycle oil” lol. Not sure where it went.
Nice trike and video bro! I just picked up an 85 250sx myself. Things a blast!
Grew up with a Honda 90, have a 200M now. Still having fun!😁 Ride ON!
man, these little bikes were so much fun
Nice video and music. Just bought a 85 250SX and will use the info here. Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it helped you out! Congrats on your 250SX, they are amazing machines.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, I just purchased a sweet barn find 1985 Honda atv 250sx In great shape and will fallow every step you did before I ride it thank you.
Your welcome, enjoy the SX, they are awesome!
That is a nice trike, man! I plan on getting a Honda 250SX one day.
I like working on these old Hondas restoring and bringing them back to there glory great video.
Where you at? Wanna work on mine?
Love it! Great thorough work on the mechanics.
Thanks a lot just bought one and wanted to do some maintenance on it this helped alot.
Thank You for the vid , I have been mulling over getting an ATC for winter trail maint . Had thought about a Big Red , but remembering the 250 SX , I like some of the features to the SX . I hope to find one . THANX . !
Throttle opened or closed for compression testing, it doesn't matter. It may be off a few points one way or the other. Good work, really liked the video, subbed and I'm hunting for one myself.
Enjoyed the video, nice filming ! Looks like a good rider for sure. 👍🙂
Thanks for watching!
I'll be around the channel from now on. 3wheeler are the best.
another tip ok getting that spring to stay in place is jack it up on its side
Nice work dude! I have 4 sxs and they are my favorite trike besides the 70. Those exhaust bolts did not look like fun, good job!
I sure miss mine I sold it for cheap years ago, wish I had kept it.
Looks and sounds great.
Great video
Thank you!
Good video and nice bike. The choice of oil was wrong though.
I had a pop up disclaimer for the oil. Did it not pop up? Was supposed to say “Use motorcycle oil for wet clutch and don’t screw the oil dipstick in when checking oil level.”
nice, im workin on one .
Great video. Thanks. I have a 1985 250sx and I need info to get mine up and running so I can sell it.
👍👍👍
#makeatcsgreatagain
Awsome video!!! Nice job!!!
Awesome job bro!
Great video.. i also bought a plastic tank.. seems like the petcock valve is smaller than the carb inlet in mine
🤔 that’s strange. The one I bought came with the petcock and a blue colored fuel line. Both were the same inside diameter as the carbs brass nipple. You might want to look into a different petcock.
@@nate32185 i may have to..
To be honest there’s not much 250sx videos on CZcams I got a 86 a few months ago for 300$ and just got a free seized 85 complete just missing the tank
300? Smoking deal.
Hello this video is so helpfull thank you, im just starting a restore project on the same atc, could you let me know where you ordered your seatcover from? Thanks!
1. Oil dipstick is not threaded in to check level, just dipped in
2. K&N filter oil is for gause not foam filters
Where did he order the seat cover replacement
How many bolts and what kind hold on the gas tank and back plastic I bought one but it’s missing the bolts for that and what size is the nuts for the muffler studs
I've restored a few of these old bikes 4 Honda's and 1 Yamaha. Looking for another one but people are asking stupid prices now. I get it there rare but they're not that rare that people are asking $1500 for 1 with a seized engine and completely clapped out.
where did you get the trailer hitch for the SX?
It came with it. I assume it is OEM.
Confirmed: Bacon grease will work in lieu of vasoline
What would I do if I want to put a bigger mud tire on the front of the atc would I need to get a special tire I just bought one so I'm new o this whole three wheel game
I respect that you know what your doing but i do have a concern aren’t you supposed to wear gloves when welding? 13:45.
Typically yes. If I am doing a lot of welding I will use gloves. On quick welds I sack up and take it. 😂
I need a back fender so bad for mine but I cant see spending 350 on a new
I feel you them atc plastcs are not cheap
Just replaced all the plastics on my 85 350x with aftermarket, about $450 for all of them, looks good.
Do you have a link to that plastic gas tank? Thank you
How much do you want for it?
Where did you buy the seat cover from?
eBay
www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-ATC250SX-Seat-Cover-1985-1986-1987-in-BLACK-2-TONE-OR-25-COLORS-ST-/383761970335?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Where did you buy your seat cover?
eBay
@@nate32185 do you remember the seller?
Just looked it up. It’s “joemama1931.”
@@nate32185 You're awesome! Thanks!
Does anyone know if there is one for sale?
How did you end up getting the exhaust apart? I have to get mine off in order to get the engine out and it’s rusted together good.
I used a pry bar as a chisel. Hammering on the back of the pry bar pushing the muffler off the header pipe.
Did you do that right at the coupling or further down the pipe somewhere?
What air filter did you use?
It’s a UNI filter. www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Uni-NU-4063ST-Air-Filter-Honda-ATC-250-SX-250R-FOURTRAX-FREE-SHIP-/151949195186?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Where do you go to find parts for these?
eBay is a great place. What are you looking for specifically?
where are the places you got the replacement parts
Mostly eBay, is there anything specific you were wondering about?
Know where to find exhaust for one ? 85 250sx
The big red exhaust on eBay works. But you have to cut the tab on the frame supposedly and it will bolt right up. They talk about it on 3wheelerworld.com
En donde compras las pizzas
🍕 Pizzas? Do you mean parts? Mostly eBay.
You're supposed to use motorcycle oil for the additives the clutch needs, not for the engine itself... Regular car engine oil does not have the right additives.
You are right. I had a disclaimer that use to pop up and say that. Not sure what happened to it.
Do you want to sell those Maier rear fenders?
It’s not pretty. There are two ugly big holes for rack mounts. And I’m sure shipping would be pricey. I don’t need it, but not sure it’s worth the hassle of shipping.
Close Enough Creations Hey thanks for the fast reply. I have a rack so the holes aren’t a problem. Send me an e-mail at intertek33@outlook.com and we can correspond further. Thanks -Matt
Close Enough Creations I’m a serious buyer if you decide you want to sell the fender .. -Matt
Sorry I forgot about ya. I’m probably not going to sell it if it involves shipping. Sorry.
Close Enough Creations No worries. Thanks for the reply :)
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If you can't drive a 3 wheeler safely you should not be issued a drivers license for driving an automobile ! My 2 cents
Want my 2 cents? If you don’t have anything nice to say, then shut up.
@@nate32185 what wasn't nice about that? It would save lives and billions in insurance rates
@@nate32185 Merry Christmas!
I usually lean my bikes when I do the filter so the spring doesn't fall
Weird people out there. Why would you want to use vaseline when you can use bearing grease that under heat will melt and flush down with oil?
Do you know the chemical reaction of vaseline when it's mixed with oil and exposed to heat?
Noo!!