How To Hoard Hondas
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2021
- How do you track down and buy almost 250 Honda three wheelers in about 4 years? This is how!
From late 2016 until today I've been very busy, out and about acquiring at least one of every Honda three wheeler made; 1 of every model, year and color. With the help of some good friends, an amazing wife, 3 awesome kids, and a wonderful mother, these Hondas keep following me home.
If I had it to do all over again, I would have made a video of every trike adventure I've been on... but since that didn't happen, I've decided to stitch all my "Back of the Truck" pictures together and tell a little story about how and when they showed up.
4 years of hoarding summed up into 20 minutes. Looking back it's hard for me to believe I did this... But I didn't do it alone and I'm thankful for all those who helped along the way! What's funny is I know I missed a couple machines!!
I have an 84 200s that my dad gave me a few years before he passed away. It's all original and in pretty mint condition. Plastics, the gas tank, etc. all mint! It sat in the garage for quite few years after the rear bearings went on it, but my uncle has been helping me fix it over the last few weeks. So far we've replaced the rear and front axle bearings and all the seals, new brake pads front and back, cleaned the carb, new air filter and I got new tires for it because I want to preserve the originals. I have so many good memories of my dad and this bike. Now it's time to make new memories with it and my son. He's just turning 3 and someday the plan is to pass it on to him. :)
Hi im from Canada Nova Scotia if u find a old z 50 that not the red o
That’s crazy haha. I have two 1984 trx200s’s, one was my grandpas on my moms side, and one was on the other! I guess they were the cool machines to get…
That's great, mine sat for maney years, just before covid
I got a lot of help from a new friend. Engine, tire's ECT the only thing left is real wheel spacers. Then I would like to ride again.
I just don't know were to go. So if ya know of any good places
Keep me in mind. I just got a new helmet this 52 years young
Would like to try again...
@@bradleydevoe6586 how cool I would love to go up there.
Stop by oak island. I was in florida be for covid and hooked
Up with Garry the metal detecting guy. So I got a lesson from
Him. What a Awsom guy. I hope I get there soon maybe. !
Now you got me all nostalgic. Getting the itch to go get a trike. It feels really good. Brings back that feeling when you didn’t have a care in the world…..oh what a feeling it is. Thank you. Very enjoyable video for sure……👍
Awesome! lol. Crazy to look back at all those Hondas that jumped into my truck!!
I have that same feeling at 40 now I am just riding them around in my yard like when I was 5 again
What a great video,, my wife even watched. She now knows there are others like me. Keep them coming and once again great video!!!
Thank you very very much!!
Good for you dude ! Do what you love in this life. Looks like tons of good , honest , clean fun ! Your kids will never forget any of those memories . Still have my 250SX I bought new.
Thanks brother! Very much appreciated!
These videos of yours sparked me to look at the atc 90 again. Ended up finding an all original and excellent shape 75’ atc 90 right down to the original tires. Super cool bikes and a ton of fun
Great video, thanks for sharing your awesome collection. It’s always nice seeing other guys that have spent years hoarding these fantastic old machines !!!
Thank you!!! Crazy to think of all the places I've been to track them down... Lots of stories to tell!
Man, this brings back so many memories! I started out with an ATC 110 back in 1982 I must’ve put 30,000 miles on that poor thing but it never let me down then I bought a 250 R in 1989 the last year they built the high-performance two-stroke and I just sold it a month ago for $4000. Meanwhile I paid $3700 for it brand new 33 years ago, it was hard to let go but I still have a 450 R and a 400 EX for the wife, thank you for what you do, Hondas forever!
Thanks for the comment man!! And for sharing! Man, I wish I knew you had an 89 R for sale! Would love to add one of those to the collection some day. Thanks for watching my videos!
I have watched this vid maybe 12 ish times and I absolutely love it. The music the pics the narration is just perfect!! Badass collection
Absolutely awesome buddy.
Loved this Honda Hoarding journey. Watched every second. I'm still blown away by the time frame. When I first saw your collection I assumed it was a 20 year effort finding and collecting. Love it!
Thank you sir!
Lol right he's been hard at work... good for him
*Just WoW....that's all I can say....i recently picked up a 82 Big Red for my off-grid cabin...its honestly the best purchase I've ever made...if my dad was still here...he'd agree 110% & we'd be fighting over who gets to drive the stuff up from the water on the trike :/ miss you dad*
*Awesome collection!*
What a life. Never having to work because you love every minute of what you do. Living the dream. 😎
If this provided the income I needed to live, I would say you're right! This is just my hobby though... so I've still got that Monday to Friday grind!
I salute you!! Love all the work you have put into your collection!! My first trike was a US 90 then a 110 then a 1986 250R I'm really wanting my 250R back and I will get one soon
The 70 ATC had to be the toughest thing ever made. We stayed with my cousins in Central Louisiana one summer and we never let it cool off when the sun was up! Collectors like you and Binky have saved so many trikes and brings back so many memories of growing up riding a lot of these models.
Thank you so much Carl!!
And at Binkys those trikes are just sitting there doing NOTHING. Its sad. They were meant to be ridden
Man i remember seeing some of the yard photos in the facebook groups and drooling 😂 great collection hopefully i start building up later
I have 30 Honda ATCs, and until I saw this video, I thought i had an impressive collection. I now realize I am a rookie amateur collector. Dang impressive what you have collected. If I ever pull the trigger on my collection, because my wife says the bikes or her, I will contact you and see if you're interested.
Got me melting over here!!! Love it Awesome!!! Had a 200s for a while!!!
Thank you for that video! What a blast!!
You bet man! Glad you liked it!
Love your collection.
When I was a teen, I had a deck of Honda playing cards and I was drooling over an ‘85 200x but my parents never let me get one. My late uncle had a red 110 we rode when we visited him in Arizona and my dad had a blue trail 70. My parents have since passed, and I’m purchasing 3 acres of mountain property and my wife suggested we get some quads for the property and the kids. Hell yes, I now ride a harley but my ATV dreams might finally now be realized. I just need my 18 year old son to put down the playstation controller and join me in some outdoor fun. We will probably be looking for used sport quads out here in Central Cali.
PS.
I just found my old Honda playing cards when I cleaned out my Moms house.
I hear you about kids putting down the electronics! I just had 2 of my 3 kids out with me at trike fest and it fills my heart to see them out there on wheelers with smiles on their faces. And I've got a couple decks of those cards myself and they're awesome. Honda was the best at having cool stuff like that.
Love this vid I watch it alot. One of my favorite vids on RUclips. It's a powerful vid. Very inspiring
Thanks for the vid, very cool to watch your awesome collection grow. ‘88 R is my dream quad from when I was a kid too…just something about them. Recently got my ‘86 350X back from my brother, been in our family since 1997. Looking forward to tearing it down to make it new again
That's great. There's just something about an 86 350X!! Thank you very much for the compliment man. I'm having a lot of fun and I'm glad you're enjoying my insanity! lol
@@ThisOldTrike There sure is, tough to beat the red white and blue X’s for looks…my all time favorites. Had an 86 200X years ago, that’s a machine I’d like to own again someday.
All of a sudden I dont feel so crazy..
Awesome video
That's an amazing collection! Congrats!
My first 3 wheeler I worked all summer for was a 200s, brings back memories, some nostalgia seeing that 200s, somebody is making some money to afford all these bikes and a family, as a family man for 32 years in know lol, glad for you, I remember dreaming of a 200m and a 350 sx, as well as the greatest 3 wheeler ever made, the 250r, that thing is fast, still to today, it's a monster
I'm wowed!!! Absolute gorgeous collection.
Thank you very much! A labor of love!
Thnx for the stroll down memory lane! Grew up on a '78 90 Honda. Just aquired an '84 200m garage kept; just giving it some TLC. I can't get over how most of your bikes have the original gas tanks, so cool. Big hello from South Louisiana 😊
Very well put together video and well told
Thank you very much!!
I know this is an old video but damn man what a collection! If you were the people down at trikefest this year with the little girl on the pink three wheeler, my old lady talked to her and it's crazy you guys were down there, keep up the good work!
What's up man! That's us! I did the Pink Palomino for my daughter. She begged me to go to Trike Fest in 2022, but I told her no... but I promised her 2023 would be her year. Now she's hooked! Hopefully we'll see you there and get to meet you in person in 2024!!
All i can say is wow what a collection!
Thank you so much Seth!
really enjoyable slide show
thanks. I love the balloon blue etc : )
Thanks, I watched this video 2 days ago and tonight I'm picking up a 85 bigred 250 lol
Ha! Be careful! They're as bad as potato chips! It starts with one and before you know it the bag is gone!
This guy has a gold mine
Thanks brother!
Thinking recently how I had a bunch of machines at home, 1984 125m, 1986 250es, 1986 xr80r, 1977 CB550F, 2016 Ktm 150sx, 2008 Ktm 450xc. lmao. Very nice collection. You're pretty lucky coming across these 250r and 350sx, because here in Quebec, Canada they are a pain to find. I would trade all my stuff just for one of these 2. I watched the whole thing very impressive collection. I would be a kid in a candy store walking in your garage thats for sure!
My daughter loves coming on trike journeys too. We just drove from Halifax , NS to Winnipeg , MB for a 86 350X and a 85 Tri Z and back to Halifax last week.
Awesome! That's a long haul!!
WOW! What a collection!!!
Thank you David! Definitely a labor of love... or insanity.
Awesome collection !
Thank you!!
What an amazing collection. I’ve got an 86 200x n an all blacked out 84 200x. My dream was always to have one one every year every color ever model but u beat me to it
Thank you sir!! Man, I'm glad I didn't start later than I did because I don't thing I could have afforded to do it again now.
Bro that’s one sick Collection you got badass man a lot of money right there
Thank you!
No wonder people can't find parts ,this guy's got them all lol, very nice collection
Thankfully Honda was cranking these out by the 10's of thousands!! They're out there!
Loving the videos!!
Thank you!!!
That is a crazy collection you have but an amazing one!
Thank you! I don't still own all of them, but I still own too many!
Man I’ve just got an old Yamaha big bear 350 but I like new stuff but 80s and 90s 4 wheelers and 3 wheelers I absolutely love
I had 1 honda spree a year ago. Now I have a total of 8 hondas and 3 yamahas. Really love the old hondas though.
Man never once have I owned a mint machine they want way to much in my area. Beautiful collection.
Thank you!
Your collection takes the cake . Very nice work and dedication. There's a barn full of 200x's, 250r's a few 350s and there might be a cpl odysseys. They were put up there in the early 90s with low hours. I know the long story of how he ended up with all of them...i do not know why he has refused to sell a single 1 or really show anyone (esp now a days). Iv been asking 21 years including a bunch of others i know and hes a cold sob about it.. They were prepped for long term storage mechanically and covered in a good dry barn... The owner has not touched them since tucking away. Its killing me but wont give up..
Thank you so much! Wow, what a honey hole you're describing! I'd love to see those too!
Well, now I know where all the Hondas went, lol. Awesome collection.
I'm just the tip of the iceberg!! Check out my other video about Binky Tapscott's collection!
Wow I would love to have that collection and never get rid of it and pass it down I owned one dirt bike a four wheeler and about 20 trikes in my time they're the best u have some beautiful trikes WOW
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!!
Awesome collection. I couldn't imagine being able to collect that many. The 88 250r quad is an awesome machine, but I think the other guy made out with that Tecate 3. The 86 Tecate 3, or a Tecate 4 are my bucket list toys.
Thank you! I'm not so sure that you're right though about the 88 R vs. the Tecate. The Tecate was maybe a 5 or 6 out of 10 regarding condition. It ran and all, but left a lot to be desired. The 88 R is definitely a 9+ out of 10. It's not perfect but is WAY nicer than that Tecate was. Not to mention, I'm a Honda guy and really don't care about any other brand.
Damn, I have that same dream man! Awesome story and collection. I like the white fenders as well and currently have an 86 200x and 86 350x I ride! 👍 I have FOUR 3 wheelers total that run at the moment and 2 others that are projects that I need to finish. Its not much at the moment as far as a collection but you have to start somewhere!
It sounds like you're doing great man! We'll be heading to your collection in a few years to document it's growth, I just know it!
@@ThisOldTrike This is truly an incredible collection and story you have!
@@ThisOldTrike Thank you!!!
I’ve officially started hoarding atc’s. Love your vids. I’m not far from you, if you know anyone who is looking for big reds I have a buddy with about 30 of them!
Awesome! Where abouts are you located roughly?
@@ThisOldTrike Falconer ny 14733.
You're way southwest! Looks like we're about 5.5 hours from each other. I appreciate you watching my videos though man. It's a slippery slope collecting these once you get about 10!
Yes it is! In only a few months ive collected 7. Next on my list is to find a 350X! @@ThisOldTrike
What a collection! I'd have to say there's definitely "NOEND2IT"! LOL
Enjoy, my friend!
He was right about that!! Definitely a slippery slope!!
I totally enjoyed listening too ur story sir
Thank you so much! I actually this was going to be a boring video when I made it... seems like people really like it though!
Shouts out to your mom she’s a real one💪🏽
My mom is a rock star! Super supportive and thinks it's really cool.
Just subscribed and love the channel.
Thank you!
GREAT STORY PRESTON
Thank you!
Great video
I have two, 250sx’s one runs perfectly, other one needs a new gas tank Pepcock. Nice stuff
This must consume all of your time how do you do this? you must spend every waking minute searching these out.
Big time respect Sir.....
It's been a big part of my life for the past 5 years. I do my best to balance family time with Honda time... It is very tricky and I have a very understanding wife.
Just get the tri Color Trx 2013-2014 Trx would finish off the collection. That’s just gold
Awesome story
Thanks man! Pretty crazy to look back at all the stuff I've dragged back to my barn...
We around 25 honda 3 wheelers. Your collection is awesome. Your wife must be a Saint
Things happen quickly once you get to 25 machines!! My wife is a saint... I honestly don't know how I ended up with such an amazing woman.
Love the collection you can't beat those Honda atc's this videos awesome I'm glad to see somebody is collecting them B-side RUclipsr Harvey Spooner looks like most almost all of them that you have are in pretty good too mint shape
Thank you very much man! I have some really nice ones, I have some respectable ones, and I have some turds too... Always trying to improve and/or upgrade where I can.
Your mom is awesome
She really is!
That '71 90 is gorgeous... I can understand your desire to collect them.
Thank you sir!!
I love that 400ex man very good trail bike!!
I never subscribed so fast! Holy shit I guess I know who I'm contacting soon for a nice Trike. Bravo Sir. Amazing Collection
HA! I appreciate the kind words sir! Enjoy the show!
that is amazing…. ive never seen 1 87 200x in real life and you have a few very impressive collection
Thanks man!! I wish I'd been making videos for the whole process... but I got a late start!!
Bro what I’d give how your even finding them I’ve road three wheelers my whole life Tha best u keep it up bro
I'll keep it up!
you living the dream
Nice collection
Thank you!
Wow wow wow! That is a awesome collection of Hondas! It is just a astonishing view of Hondas. You have turned Japanese, I really think so!
That explains my new found accent! Domo arigato!
@@ThisOldTrike lol
I recently had to sell my 84 atc 250r due to hard times man and it broke my heart!😪 awesome collection!👍🏼👍🏼
Ugh... breaks my heart just hearing about it...
@@ThisOldTrike cherish them so they last forever! For your kids and thier kids, kids!🤗
🤩 woow insane I am speechless. I have 12 three wheels a start your collection makes me dream you have magnificent atc
I'm sure the wife is very PROUD😆
She is actually.
@@ThisOldTrike That's GREAT BUDDY👍🏻😎👍🏻if only every Woman was so understanding😖 i would have a garage full 2
Thanks man. As with anything, it's all about balance. She gets the time, attention, support, etc that she needs... and if her needs are met, er'body is happy. Because my dad taught me a long time ago that, if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy...
Thank you for save all of them beautiful baby's
Ha! Having a lot of fun! Thank you!!
The ATCs were and are still my favorite machines to ride. Particularly the 85-86 250r. The 350x was far more reliable but that 250r felt so violent and fun. I have 3 of the 86 250r engine cutouts never ran.
I owned a 1989, TRX 250 R and that thing fired up on the second kick the whole time I had it for 33 years I just sold it for more than I paid for it originally
You apparently have most all of the 350xs which is why I can not find even one for a reasonable rider?! This makes me so happy and yet, also kind of mad. Ha. Beautiful.
What this video doesn't show is me selling anything. Of the over 300 machines I've bought over the years... over 2/3rds have gone on to new homes... so, even though I've bought a bunch of 350X's... I only own 3 currently... well, plus 2 projects that "someday" I'll build up.
I just found a really nice 1983 atc 200! All original! I picked it because I want to bring it back to life! For sale!
Nice! Where abouts are you located??
Memphis, TN
This is an insane collection. I'm just now getting into this, picked up 2 very poor shape 110's for $50 each intending to restore one and the other I'm going to delete 1 wheel and make it into a 2 wheel fat tire trail bike. Since last week I have realized this may turn into quite the addiction....errrrr.....I mean hobby 😅
Thank you so much!! It's definitely a slippery slope once you start down it! lol
Amazing collection have you made any Dirt Wheels magazine covers ? Huge Honda 250r fan I can only imagine the addiction owning multiple machines with different power levels, sounds and smells. What a dream man 👍
I've been in Dirt Wheels in the Parting Shot section, but not on the cover or featured or anything.
I have 1 86 350x. Wow dude!! awesome
At one point I had 1 86 350X!! Be careful, you might end up with a Hoard!!
I wanna be ur son! Congrats.Best collection Ive ever seen!Love it..
Thank you!
I have a 79 110 and a other one that I don't know the year of. I love the collection and keep it up. How much is that collection worth and how many is there in all?
That's awesome. If you need help figuring out what year you have, I may be able to help. And thank you for the compliment! I currently have 101 machines. I don't still have everything shown in the video. Some of those came and also went...
I hope to find two in good riding condition, a 200 big red with racks and a 110 with new plastic. Fingers crossed for 2024
Just keep looking and you'll find what you're looking for.
Awesome great job Brother, I'm still looking doe a 1986 or '85 Big Red not as many up here in Canada
Just kept following me home 🤣🤣🤣 yea right 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol, I must be magnetized!
I grew up on Honda three wheelers my first one was a Honda 110 brand new from the Honda shop I had that thing for about 15 years but in between I had several other three wheelers a couple 200 exes from my all-time favorite was that 86350x if I can find one I don't care what kind of condition it is even really super crappy condition I would buy it I want one keep your ears open and remember me if you see one thank you I love your videos
Love the trailer park boys reference
My first machine ever was a 1979 Honda ATC 110 that my dad bought for me at age 4. I would love to find a really nice 79 ATC 110 to add to my collection someday.
I been looking for years trying to find a mint 1996 300ex as well, thats what I was riding at 7 years old and had around it around until 05 when I bought a brand new 400ex. I rode a friends brand new 1999 400ex when I was 9 and that was just wicked fast to at the time. That 300ex I had ended up being bulletproof for me and was super fun to ride at that age. i traded it in on the new 05 400ex. The OEM 300ex graphics for 96 is a one year only thing so I would be stoked if I could find one not beat to death and still has all the original plastics and graphics/decals intact. Some of my greatest early memories I made riding was on either the 79 ATC 110 or the 96 300ex. I'm going to keep searching because I would really be happy to have both of those again to play with lol.
The 300ex was only a year old when I started riding it. It was still in brand new condition when my dad picked it up, the stock tires with barely any wear where still on it. A friend of my dads bought it new in 96 then my dad got it from him in 97'. Is was a very nice machine that was untouched with low hours, I'm looking to find one similar to that condition.
You'll find what you're looking for if you just stay diligent and keep your eyes peeled! Persistence pays off! Thank you very much for sharing!
Someday I hope to have half as many as you haha. Up to 5 honda's so far!
You'll get there brother! It wasn't long ago that I had 5!
@@ThisOldTrike I like myself that " black thing" more than that kawi but love the 88 250r fourtrax
@@brennensbuildsmoore5537 Thankfully both the black thing and the green thing are gone and we're back to being only Honda's again.
I bought my 88 350D in 2009 and got a lot of flack about from my hunting buddies. “That’s older than I am”,and “why did buy something so old?”. I still use for hunting and chores - I go where the new wheelers don’t dare to go. They’ve gone thru their share of different wheelers, and I still bring the 88 350d out with them each hunting seasons. Now they ask, “ where can I get one of those?”
Hahaha, love it! Awesome story!!
I just picked up a nice 82 Honda atc200 with front and rear racks and a speedo!
Man! Sounds like an awesome score! Probably not many speedos ended up on those things! Congratulations!
What do you do for a living😂?? Nice collection in college right now picked up a big red 200e trying to learn how to work on it!!
I'm a Quality/Regulatory Manager at a Medical Device Manufacturer. If I had it to do all over again though, I'd probably pursue having my own business... Might still do that though!
4:45 you are never too big for an atc110. Hit that hi/lo transmission selector when you think you've crossed the gap
I hear what you're saying... and you're right... but why ride a 110 when there are 200's and 250's and 350's out there!! He's currently riding a 250SX these days.
I’m at 56 bikes and counting! Keep saving them!
Man... at 56 bikes.... it's a full blown obsession and almost impossible to keep track of what's coming and going... Love it man! Keep up the good work!
Damnnnn …. I would love to have a 200M, I had one when I was a kid… a lot of fun times back in the day!
They're an interesting machine. Makes me wonder why they existed when the 200ES was so similar.
All I knew at the time, was that my 200M was a ton of fun, and plenty of scraps and bruises…. The kid I had got it from broke his leg and back, his friend broke an arm… I was like cool, I’ll take it
That's awesome. 😁😁😁
Ahhh there is my sweetie! 12:23 Miss yah!
I am picking up an 84 200m. First build. Road these when I was young.. hoping to have a great garage/barn find. Where/what is the best way to acquire parts
Honestly it depends on what you're looking for. If it's OEM stuff that isn't available new anymore... you're going to be looking at ebay and/or facebook groups... Or parts machines. If the OEM stuff is still made, I get all that stuff from Rocky Mountain ATV... free shipping over $75. If it's aftermarket parts.... ebay/amazon/lots of different sellers depending on what you're after.
@@ThisOldTrike I appreciate the help… I am going to pick up a new sealer lead acid battery for it, spark plug and see if I can’t get it to fire this weekend. It looked like the carb was on the machine, it had compression…. I found a guy local that says he has parts for all models but am having trouble getting a hold of him. I know I need all 3 tires. I will need to rebuild the front brake, The drum is there, the shoes are there but it is off the front wheel…
Grew up with a 85 200x always had to roll start but fun machine
They are funny machines to kick start for sure. I stand next to them, face backwards and start it with my right foot...
I have 74 70 ATC thats all orignal I have been meaning to fix up one day.Man you got it bad!Good thing your wife dosent mind!I can only imagine the $ you spent on these.
That is Awsome man 🇨🇦🇨🇦🤠🤟🏻
Thank you!! Having a lot of fun!