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Thinking about selling my ATC 250R

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Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

Well the boss (wife) wants me to sell the ATC250R and buy a buggy or some used "kids" quads. It is a 1985 ATC250R. was stored from 90 to 2001. Runs great, has new fenders and the front forks have been rebuilt (new seals and boots). No tears in the seat. one small "fade" spot in the tank. Has a K&N filter and a aftermarket pipe and jets to match. Has always been in southern California so no Rust...

My question is what should I ask for it?

Thanks



Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

ya, wife shouldn't be the boss but....... I picked the 250 up in a trade for a old car I was selling for about 1/2 (or less) of the value of what I can get for the 250R. The guy I traded was in a real jam for a cars so I lucked out. Was not looking for a 250R when I got it.

I have only taken it out 2 times (used maybe 1.5 tanks of gas). I figure the less I ride it the less I will miss it.. It's was the wife's idea but being the "family man that I am" I agree.... It is really fun to ride but I really need something for the wife and kids to ride. I really want a 4 seater buggy so the whole family can go out for the weekend and have fun. I am working on a very limited budget. The $ for the 250R + about $600.00 so probably have to settle for the 2 seater.....


Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

Ya, I bring home the "feed" but the "pecking order" is kids wife, me. I once tried to figure out why the order wrong, I was just about to to concluded that it was reversed but got interrupted my one of the kids and forgot what I was thinking, so I gave up and excepted it....... LOL

Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

sellmyelectronics@yahoo.com

Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

I was planning to put in an ad for $1600 myself. Debating on if I should replace the rear fender first and post of $1750. (the rear fender on it is cracked and will cost me about $150 to replace). I just finished rebuilding the front forks. The bike was stored for about 7 years, the original owner took a spill way back when and did not ride it again, his son pulled it out of storage and rode it off and on for the last 2 years....

Posted by: PalmSpringsPolaris

Can provide Pics.....

Posted by: Jbridered

The wife should not be the boss so tell her to sell something of hers. If not you will be kicking yourself later if you sell that thing.

Posted by: Jbridered

Yeah kids come first

Posted by: jaycekarl10

My friend's dad just sold his last week for $1600 and it was in what I call good shape.

Posted by: HA2

i concur with d0rk(believe it or not, it wont let me spell your name the right way and post).

if it is in excellent - good condition id ask around 1800. the season is sparking up again and people want these trikes BAD. my friend finally got his 2 weeks ago after looking for months for the right one. he paid about 1400 for a good condition original bore 85. that's another thing, ever had a top end? my bike had a top end before i bought it and i knew the owner and he is the most maticulous person you ever met in your life. ive had people offer me 1800 cash in the desert when it was stock pipe, stinger silencer, mild port, fresh top end, excellent condition. research the cycle trader and play with your pricing. id try the waters around 1700 and work my way down if you arent getting much response.

good luck with the buggy and kids.

Posted by: dork

if everything works, you should be able to get at least $1300, to upwards of $1600-1800. price also seems to vary depending on area. for example, here in NY there aren't too many nice machines left, so it would go for the higher price. you might want to try putting it on ebay.

Posted by: Jakey

I have got a go kart that is great for kids to ride. 5hp does about 30mph. new paint, seat and clutch. 350 dollars i ride it all the time and i am 6 foot 200 pounds , needless to say i am a little cramped on it though.

Posted by: Jakey

Hey palms Springs can i get yer email i got a buddy who was begging for one, instead he got a Raptor, poor him right.j/k

richkids!!!!
can't stand em can't have government without em!!!!lol

Posted by: Jakey

thanks he will contact you if interested

Posted by: Inv3ctiv3

Hey if you still have the ATC I have a Yamaha Moto 4 80cc shaft driven ATV, good condition w/ a slight tear on the seat. I also live in So. Cal. LMK what you think.
Thanks
- Jim