1985 1986 Honda ATC350X Classics Test
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- We test the legendary 1985-1986 Honda ATC350X three-wheeler from a modern day prospective and discover how Honda almost started the high-performance Four-stroke ATV revolution 13 years sooner.
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riding an ATC takes true skill and I'm sure that many people will agree when I say that there is NOTHING more fun than driving an ATC
Seth Bell very true I love riding my 1983 Honda 200s and my alsport trisport three wheeler 8hp Briggs Stration
I don't think it takes skill, I just think it takes brains which no one had so they quit making them. Luckily I got a nice 83 yamaha 225 DX I bought a few months ago on ebay
All it takes is paying attention and balls! I want to get a racing 3 wheeler.
No doubt about that fun bikes😀😀
I just bought a 1979 ATC 110. I've never ridden a 3 wheeler before but I can say I've never had more fun on anything!
I just picked up another 86 350x, all original low hour barn find I bought from the original owner last Sunday! I had it running within a couple hours after getting it home and it runs like new, always fires right up on the 1st or 2nd kick and does not smoke at all. The engine is stupid quiet and feels just as fresh as the new old stock 86 350x engine I picked up and installed in my other 86 build I've been working on. The barn find started on the first kick after sitting for years so there is nothing like a good Honda from the 80's! I couldn't believe it when it fired right up on the first try! These 350x's are excellent machines and are worth picking up and restoring all day long! I had two 350x's about 12-13 years ago that I eventually sold because racing 450cc ATV mx was more important at the time, I regretting selling them from day one and couldn't be happier to finally own two of them again. These machines are definitely something special that we will never see mass produced again by Honda. If you have a chance to pick one up I would do it in a heartbeat! Only people who have ridden these machines will know what I'm talking about and is something you have to experience yourself to really appreciate. LONG LIVE THE ATC!
i have a 86 350x its my third one im 48 and will never stop riding them
Cool to see another guy that refuses to grow up I'm 30 and keep buying more honda atc's
bought one brand new in 86, it was an awesome snow machine for trails and in warmer weather in the dunes and quarries. When the snow closed schools and roads for regular traffic the X was uncatchable for the local police. I remember one night pulling my brother with a rope arounnd our end of town during a snow storm, wide open throttle in 6th gear, him wearing a full face helmet and on downhill skis with the sparks flying, oh what fun!
I had 2 of these , I'm 53 yrs old now . I actually got the last one off the floor in the local Honda dealer . Great machine Fantastic training machine for what was later to come .
Wow, must have been bitter-sweet to take the last one off the Dealer's floor. These old machines remind us of something that is missing from ATVs today.
did you sell both?
I own a 85-350x in near mint shape, it's my baby! Best ATC I own outa my five atc I own, such a joy to ride
sweet video. my 350x is the daily rider due to supreme reliability, comfort and you can run ALL DAY on a tank of gas. when I go to the dunes I bring both 350x and my 250r atc. when you want to go for a fun cruise all day ride the thumper.. but if you want to go really fast and show off ride the ringadinger. long live the atcs.. oh yeah and ride red
Hell ya! I love my 350x. It is way better then anything else on the market. Anyone who talks shit about thee wheelers, has never ridden one.
KING OF THE HILL I love mine thumpin through the trails climbing mountains great all around machine three wheelers kick ass.
Bull crap.
Shut up idiot.
Had to watch my dream 3 wheeler that I have never gotten to ride.
It’s amazing these in fairly good condition are going for $4000.
I could see that price for a museum quality.
I hate to admit it but if I had the money I would buy a $4000 three wheeler over a quad. Especially one that has a top end of about 70 mph.
I was riding my 110 from the river to the store for a drink and passed a couple boys about 12 years old .
Their reaction to a motorized tricycle was priceless.
I had to stop and let them check it out.
They said they had never seen a three wheeler and were in awe.
I guess there are only a few of us that are causing the 3 wheeler prices to get stupid high.
Nostalgia doesn’t have a price limit it seems.
Heck Yes!! I am so glad you guys are getting these reviews out! Awesome job and I look forward to future videos!
Three wheelers were not dangerous if you knew how to handle them, some models with no or little suspension had too much engine for the design. Three wheelers needed a lot of body english to get them to perform well, nothing powerslides as well as a three wheeler and you can powerslide around every corner keeping your speed up.
I always put 18 inch rear tires on mine and geared them accordingly
Absolutely! Just don't be afraid to hang off the seat and it was a beast.
What I liked about the 3 wheeler was you could squeeze in between trees that no quad could, You could accelerate quicker and power sliding was so easy. You had to move around quickly to keep the vehicle stable, lean over the front bars when climbing and stay on the inside and low when cornering hard.
I have been paralyzed for 20 years from a crash on a 1985 Honda 200X and when people hear that the first thing they say it is "OMG... Those 3 wheelers were so dangerous!" Every time I hear someone say that I correct them, they are only dangerous if you don't know how to ride them! I grew up riding them, started on a Honda 110 that was my uncle's. Later my mom bought a brand new Honda 200S. Later my brother bought a brand new Honda 200X and later a new 250R. My uncle also had a couple Honda 200Xs, a Honda 200S and a Honda 250R. One of his 200Xs became mine later and I also had one of these 1985 350Xs for a few years. All of them were a blast and if I wasn't quadriplegic I would get back on one right now without hesitation!
@@krisjato No offense, but this comment reads like a textbook example of cognitive dissonance. You simultaneously claim that 1) 3-wheelers are only dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, 2) you yourself have a lot of experience riding 3-wheelers, and 3) you yourself were paralyzed while riding a 3-wheeler. How do points #2 and #3 taken together not contradict point #1? Did your crash really have nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that the vehicle was a 3-wheeler? Would it have happened exactly as it did no matter what you were riding?
This channel is super informative! Learn something new about these classic Hondas every time!
Put the stock exhaust back on it.
@Merrick Shane what the hell is wrong with you
WHY ? ... !
STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEMS WERE ALWAYS TOO HEAVY AND TOO RESTRICTIVE TO POWER OF ALL THREE WHEELERS AND QUADS ENGINES ... !
AND ANY CARS AND TRUCKS AND MOTORCYCLES , AND SUCH AND SUCH ,
TOO ... !
This video reminded me I still have a complete 350X engine I pulled back in the early 90's for a TRX250X engine swap project I never got around too... Man I'm getting old
Guess you need to pock up a 250X or 300EX and finish that project up.
I don't think they could have found a better test rider than Rob Ray, he's one of the best when it comes to three-wheelers...
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. I have owned a couple 85's and one '86 over the years. They are tons of fun
how much u want for 85 is it a atc 250r
You do such great retro reviews. I wish for more.
Really well done! Brings back tons of memories of our '85 350X... looking at todays insane values, we sold it wayyyy too cheap! Keep up the good work.
kick starting "required a lot of enthusiasm" .
We started using three wheelers back in the USFS, but the quad was far better in terms of reducing erosion and also hauling loads due to 4wd. They were fun but came and went pretty fast due to crashes. I can haul hay bales, saws and herb sprayers, passengers on my Kodiak. Not possible on a 3 wheeler. Still good memories of the 3 wheelers days
That was so cool, will be looking forward to more videos!
Awesome vid, I learned on a 350, loved it! It was a goat! Thanks for the memories!
Picked up an 84 200X. Ready to get started on the build!
My brother and I had an ATC 110 growing up that we had a blast riding, and my stepfather had a KXT250 Tecate that was pretty fast. Later we ended up riding dirt bikes and now I'd like to find a 3 wheeler to restore to have something different and nostalgic that's a blast to ride
jon brown good luck. If you pick one up keep us posted.
My first ride was my dads ATC350x! It was a blast for sure. I miss it more than anything.
Rode the 85 350x and the 250R back in the day. The only one I crashed real hard was the 250R. Both were fun in the dunes.
I grew up on 3 wheelers , I also had a 350x , fucking awesome machine. smiles per mile !
When 3 wheelers were outlawed for sale , I just couldn't do 4 wheels , I felt like I was driving a lawn tractor , so I never went back to the sport.
I bought one from the floor new in 1985. What a great machine. In fact, all my honda dirt bikes from the cr's to the big thumper xr500r were awesome for the time in which they were built! Never have left me stranded.....
Grew up on these and 250rs loved them both...
I got an ATC 110 in 1983 when I was 12. I loved that bike, I wore it out. raced it on a local flat track and even won a few trophies. Has flat track tires and wheel spacers. I rode like a maniac and it really teaches a person to learn to ride by the seat of their pants. Now I'm older and have 2 Polaris sport mans and ride trails for fun but how awesome would it be to have the ATC today produced with a 500 plus cc engine with all the suspension and light parts tech stuff we have these days. Ahhhh the good old days!!!
love the video and the 350X!!! thanks for sharing
I would DEARLY LOVE to own one of these!
I have fond memories of the ATC/ATX lineup. My cousins had the 250r and it was a beast for the time. However, my fondest memories were of the ATC 110. Seemed there were tons of those in the small town I grew up in.
Had a beautiful '86 350x. Loved it so much! Had to sell because of back injury. : (
Your test Rider is majorly skilled. Wow!
He was a good rider before he retired.
My dad restored one of these have it to my uncle and he gave it to me it's so fun to rip it around
Really great video. Lots of very interesting information. I love riding and racing my 350x's
Just bought one of these at a auction. Cant wait to get it right.
Congratulations! We hope you didn't pay too much for it and hope you enjoy it.
I had one of these back in the day. My impressions back then was that it was scary fast, hard to start, and had a fragile frame. I loved it. These days, I have a nice '85 200x and '85 250sx for my retro 3 wheel rides. Sold the '85 110 and the 81 200 recently.
AWESOME VIDEO!
I had all the Red Honda ATC's growing up..my favorite was my little 70 red three wheeler to the Big Red & 350X!
The 80's ruled! 😎 👍 ATC's!
I had and loved my 84 200x...always dreamed of having a 350x
God, I wish you would do more of these. I know this one, the 200x and 250r versions word for word.
We will we promise.
I've been riding 3 since I was 12yrs old (I'm 47 now). My first ATC was a 1983 185s. One day my dad up and sold all our ATCs without notice. I was devastated. When I was 18yrs old I wanted a 200X but I couldn't find one. Then I saw my first 350X. I was in total awe (even though the bike was a POS) and I bought it on site without test riding it. A couple days later I took it for a test ride. I ripped down the trail, running through all the gears. I ran out of trail and slammed on the brakes. I looked back at my buddies with the biggest shit ass grin on my face. I"ve been hooked since. 19yrs old I found a mint 1985 350X and bought it for $1100. I still have it and it's still in really good condition. 1+2=ME!
Who's here in the last days of 2019 or 2020?
Marty McFly me, and I just got a 200X!
@@cajunhustle5128 hell yea man I recently bought 2 1986 250es big reds!
@@cajunhustle5128 longlivetheATC200x
I love the old videos soon they will be classics like the machines the cover.
Awesome video, you need to do more of these videos along with motorcross builds :)
atc 4 life let's not forget the air cool i have a 84-83 and they are no joke it would be great if something could be done on them think about it c-ya follow the leader honda.
I've riding trikes since the 80's and they are not dangerous at all as long as you know how to drive them.
I have an 85 250SX and I love it!! I want one of these!
This is nice. Even today the older models look great.
I had one w 12.5 to1 compression and it was a monster. Hard as hell to kick though. Seen it bring many people to tears on kickback
That's what we put in this machine in our build up project. If the compression release isn't working, its a literal pain.
@@ATVonDemand once those boots get muddy, it's a weapon lol
I absolutely loooooove the 350x it seems to me a very radical looking trike I will try to own one one day
Eidrian111 Be patient and find a good one.
Will try. Excellent video btw!
Eidrian111 Thank you much!
The 350X and ATC250R are two of the best bikes ive ever driven. I would take either of those over any 2 or 4 wheeler hands down.
bring back the 3 wheelers…. dammit not any less safe then just about every other off road toy out there .. i mean even skate board can be dangerous..
No .Dont bring them back.I have 5 different 3 wheeler models & don't want them to devalue .
@DeviouS just got one and honestly it's crazy scary but so much fun to ride
Our countries common sense at work. Three wheels kills and two wheels thrills. 200+ hp wheel bikes that break 200 mph without a sweat are fine but three wheeler that goes what 50-90 mph max with gear changes. And most riding done under 30-40 maybe.. most can’t and don’t ride that hard anyways.
Apparently it was proven that motorsport deaths did NOT go down after the decree was in place-people just went crazy when they thought quads were basically force fields from injury
@@xvibez1689 wrong.
350 x..... love it amazing, i only had the 200 x and it never let me down.. amazing quality
I just purchased an 85 350x, unfortunately, the original engine was removed by the previous owner as well as all the wire harnesses. It has the factory steel tank with no damage, all the plastic, dual headlight assembly and the original seat that cleaned up nice, white letters intact, just no engine, electronics and wire harnesses. I figured the guy's price of $200 was well worth it since I see bare 350x frames going for $400 and higher. So, my challenge has begun but know one day it'll be ready to rip around on. I do miss the five 250r trikes I once owned. 3 were air cooled 1982, 83 and 84. The other 2 trikes were both water cooled 85's and a lot of fast fun winding them out on the sand flats and climbing the sand dunes and bowls up and down the Oregon coastline.
Awesome video
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
thanks for making it
Super awesome, i grew up when these and tecate 3s were in the back of trucks in my high school. And some 250rs, no tri z though.
I had a 250r & a 350x....both excellent machines. The 250r was waaaay more radical. The 350x was very, very smooth & fun. I miss em both.
Remember those 3 to 4 wheeler conversion kits that hit the market back in those days when things were all switching to quads? I was like, no way is that going on my 250r! I am more of a dirt bike rider and still do to this day at 50yrs old now. But it would be cool to get on of these to restore and ride to.
My dad has an old 70cc three wheeler that he got in 1978 and I LOVE IT. It’s always so fun to ride and I have gotten use to it having 0 suspension. All my friends say “oh those are dangerous”. And I’m like “one, they aren’t dangerous if you are experienced and know how to use them correctly and two, clearly you have never rode one.
It was some what common to see that engine in the trx chassis back in the day.
I loved my '85 350X, it took me anywhere. Put paddles on it and play all day in the dunes.
Dale Roberts love hearing your memories. Glad we could help take you back.
I've had a lot of fun on 3wheelers my 1st one was a honda 185s then the 200x then my baby 250r great bikes😀
I got a 84 200x and it's a blast to ride
"Want enhanced instability? No problem" laughed my balls off.
I had an 86. Extended swingarm, and pro built shock and all ya had to do is lean way back and she did awesome in the woops! Should of never got rid of it!
Looks like a beast! I've considered buying one of these and doing a missile engineering kit on the back which is basically a new swing arm, turning it from 3 wheels to two. Not sure if you've heard of the thing but they look amazing
We've seen one of those in a few videos on TH-cam. At a time when fat tire two-wheelers were hot, that would have been a fast one. Post a video if you build or buy one.
BVC trikes is making fat tire 450's and three wheelers...
I grew up on this atc . Best 3 wheeler ever made and a blast to ride. Only thing unsafe is dummies on it . Are parents letting kids on it . Most fun I ever had on anything off road .
We held onto it isn't going anywhere. Too much fun.
ATVonDemand yea.wish I had one again.try this.grab it by forks and stand it on back wheels,it will stay standing by itself .perfect balance .i broke the frame 3 times jumping it and also did some serious mud ridding .thanks for sharing video
Miss my 85 350x, this brought me back to my teenage years, what a time to live. These kids with quads don't know what trail riding is, riding a 350x with only front brakes for majority of its life cause rear caliper failed months after it was new lol
You guys should do the 200x to!
Tactical f
They do have one
That brings back some memories ;) great machine. Wish I never sold mine... for peanuts. They kind of down played the 250r.. but to be fair my friends 250r ate my 350x for lunch. It was not even close like this video leads you to believe.
We will be doing a vintage throwback test of the ATC250R as well. Its already been shot, with the exception of a couple of interviews. Expect the ATC250R later this winter. Also, check our website and channel for our 350X Vintage Motocross Project. We'll be releasing a project 250R nearly identical to the 350X this winter as well.
ive got a 86,runs like a champ still
I have and 84 and 85 200x and I ride like this all the time🤘
Rip It!
I own and built my 350x from ground up fully gusseted the frame and rebuilt stock oem engine. Its an absolute beast. If u undertstand how to ride this old girl its a blast but it will buck u hard
Congrats on the restoration. Keep int on all three.
10:57 " want some enhanced instability?no problem"
Lmfao......... great tongue in cheek humor, made my day.
My dad had one bore out to 392ish i was young but but man it would fly a banshee with bolt ons got him on top but i swear it would do 80 with that 6spd just winding out..
Awesome video! I have to favorite lol
I used to own one on the 90's the best ride ever a Beast, I miss him
These atc 350x are machines that have been training or brought in to the world by the skilled mean while me fixing it in a shed and ripping anything i ride lol
I would love to have another ATC. I had a 110 when I was a kid. I wanted a 250r so bad when I was a teenager never happened though.
Nice video. If i may ask, are you guys going to try to build your 200x 3 wheelers up for track racing like you did your 350x and 250r ?
+Disloyal Dashie We are in production on a stock 200X test and am preparing to tear our 200X down for the project. We hope to shoot it in June at Trikefest.
Most fun I've ever had was on my 85 350x I miss it😟
LOVED MINE..
My favorite machinery ever!
WE can only imagine how cool it would have been to have one brand new back in the day.
@@ATVonDemand I had an 85 and 86 350x both about 12 years ago, both in good condition and mostly original with the exception of a couple of the most common mods. I was lucky to find those two not hammered into the ground back then, I had zero issues with them other then the frames cracking in the normal spots. They where awesome even just a little over a decade ago, I ended up selling both and I regretted it everyday. I finally now own another 1986 350x I picked up within the last few months and I am going through it top to bottom to make it like/better then new! The frame is cracked a bit so I’m waiting on a full gusset kit to show up so I can repair the frame and weld in the gussets. The frames are inherently weak because of the smaller tubing for sure so I would recommend a gusset kit to anyone who buys an 85-86 350x and actually plans on riding it as one of the first upgrades few upgrades. If your going to putt around a field then obviously a gusset kit isn’t going to be as much of a priority. Can’t wait to receive the gussets and just a few other odds and ends so I can really get moving on my 350x project. Been working on rebuilding the suspension and replacing every wear item/bearing/bushing on the trike in the meantime. I wish I would have been able to own one of these brand new from the Honda dealer and definitely can only imagine how cool that would of been! I love these old Hondas and enjoy doing all the work to mine myself from builds to just maintenance. I have 4 operational trikes at the moment and 2 projects I have waiting in the queue to be built. Both projects are first gen 200x’s, I plan on an mX first gen 200x build and the other I would like to restore to all 1983 OEM or as close as I can get like new in memory of my father who recently passed away. I have an 86 ATC200x that I built already to race MX in Breezewood, Pa, and I’m currently building my 350x to take with and hopefully race in two classes next year. I’m probably going to tear it back apart some day this week and get the frame ready to weld in the gussets when they come. I really enjoy watching your videos when Im not riding or working on a three wheeler lol!
I own a 85-350x and will never give it up! It's my prized atc
MyHairyChin i feel the same about my 250sx
I wish honda would still make stuff like this and the odyssey go cart. Make Honda great again!
I really like the atc vids, the vids are setup pretty good, too bad people couldnt ride them, who knows how awsome they would be today.
This is my favorite trike.. looks awesome and dangerous.. six speed transmission!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Crazy.. .. I believe that the eighties were the best years for bikes.. Cr 500 350x Suzuki 2 cycle 500.. never going to see this again.. Robert Jr NJ here XR 650 owner myself now because of legal issues
My father owned one and modded it. He bored it, but a better piston in it, honed and polished the cylinder and but stronger valve springs and valves. He has a old home video of it whupping a raptor 660r.
Are there any more classics tests coming up? You guys did a great job on this video and I'd love to see more. Some suggestions: TRX250R, LT500R, Tri-Z....etc etc
We are working on an ATC250R right now and have a nice LT500 lined up to shoot. Yes, you can expect more.
The ATC250R Classics test is up.
Old is gold
I've had a hand full of 250r's over the years. It takes a special kind of maniac to haul ass over whoops on a 3 wheeler. 😂👍🏻
Great video! You should do a review on the honda250sx, I would love to see that.
We had one all ready to go until we cracked the heck out of the rear fenders. We should get back to it in the future. Please subscribe and keep watching.
+ATVonDemand thanks I'm really looking forward to it
I would love to see one on the 250sx as well. Just brought mine home after it's been sitting for 15 years. I'm itching to restore it.
+Jim Hall The 250sx is probably the best all around trike for play. those old Hondas will never disappoint you
I have a 1985 250sx do you all think you will ever do a video about a 250sx?
Please pardon me...I need to clean up my drool!
Still got two of them😁😁
I`ve never seen or driven the 350x This thing had to be a beast
They were monsters in their day and still pretty impressive today. We've had a lot of fun with ours. They are becoming harder and harder to find and more expensive to acquire.
@@ATVonDemand I have a nice 83 yamaha 225 DX I found on ebay
I sure wish they still them..FOR SALE...
They were a lot of fun
What year did the first Honda 4 wheeler debut?? I’ve always wanted to know that lol
Bring them back!!!
Silver light I know it’s stupid that people will criticize over stuff like that
ONE HELL OF A MACHINE STILL OWN ONE 2 OWNER!!!ONE HELL OF MACHINE!!