Sorry for taking so long to become a member, and my first post being a classifieds listing... I plan on sticking around here as you folks seem to be the greatest Odyssey resource that I have come across. I have been a member on 3wheelerworld.com since 2006, and have met some pretty nice folks over that way, and am sure this site is no different. I used to make a habit of going to TrikeFest- but haven't been able to go for the last several years.
To make a long story short... I am selling (3) Honda FL350's for one money, everything goes- but do plan on getting another when things settle down. I have been down the Ebay road, and do not expect Ebay price- or the Ebay hassle. I would like to see the two vintage racers especially stay in the community you folks have established, and where they will be appreciated and preserved (but ridden!). They both appear to have been transported from the late 80's, everything on them appears period correct and I do not believe they have seen extensive use since they were pulled off of the track.
First machine... 1985FL350- has liquid cooled head (head has "NorthWest Honda" machined on it), machine has been ported (I do not remember the name, will see if I have receipt) and will include the copy I have of the port map. Progressive suspension all the way around, Mitchell aluminum wheels on front and back. I don't believe there is much, if anything left stock on this one. Nice and tight machine, I fired it up today but did not ride it. This winter has been a long and cold one here in Ohio! Nice aftermarket pipe and silencer, very nice looking aluminum tub/ floor. I don't know if this machine was raced on the national level or not, but believe it could have been.
Second machine 1985FL350- very similar to first machine, Mitchell wheels front and back. Cut tires on left front, guessing this one raced some TT or circle track at some point. This one has a stock
motor ((
Internal Combustion Engine ? )) in it at the time being, was transplanted as the original motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) was rebuilt (original is ready to drop back in). No liquid cooled head on this one.
Third machine 1985FL350- all stock, was a complete runner before motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) was taken out to be used in race machine #2. This could be made in to a rider/ runner with little effort. I have most if not all stock parts for this one to put it back in service. Honestly, you could probably be riding this one in a weekend- but again, this one has seen some use, and is loose. Left rear tire/wheel is toed out pretty good, guessing someone hung it on a tree. I don't know if something is bent, but something back there will need fixed or replaced for certain. Have all stock fenders to go with it, but are rough. Steering has more slop than I would tolerate, some new ends would probably have you fixed right up. I may be a little too harsh on this one, it was being ridden not very long ago (I contemplated keeping this one to fix and ride).
Guys, these have been ridden and raced. There will be welds/ repairs and modifications from such use. The two vintage racers genuinely look like they just rode off of a race track in 1986 or 1987, and were kept in a time capsule until last week. They will both need going over going through, they have been sitting about a year. May need a carb cleaning, fuel line replaced. I rode race machine #2 for a couple minutes today just to put some fuel through it. Runs and idles, jetting is way off on high side. Could be this ridiculous weather, previous owner have not rejetted when he swapped motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) out.
I would be more than happy to talk on the phone, I am truly looking for a fair sale here- for both parties. I believe we can both be happy with the outcome, and I wont have to fool around with Ebay. This transaction needs to be cash, or mostly cash (plus trade, but I am really not looking for a trade). Partial trade on certain firearms, Honda CT90, ATC stuff. I am a atc/ atv guy at heart, and I will replace these down the road, but right now I am looking for a sale. I wanted to be descriptive without writing a novel, I would be more than happy to talk on the phone!
I feel that the price is very fair, but if you don't please let me know! We are talking 3 machines. Two of which run, enough parts to finish the third machine. An extra chassis, one or two extra cylinders (cant remember), and extra bottom end, two extra transmissions, extra carb, 6 extra wheels, a few extra belts, half a dozen or so extra air filters, and lots of small extra parts. I will not separate anything, and will do whatever I can to help you with this purchase. I am easy to get along with, and will do my best to answer any and all questions that you have, to the best of my capabilities. I do not have compression readings, but will get them when I have the time. I am on a tight schedule, and have these stored in a family members building. I have extra literature to go with these as well.
I am located in North Central Ohio.