atc forks got me stumped

[midnight_lost]

I'm guessing this was a custom job because I cant find any pics that look like this.

all three of my tires are the same size.

My question is if I get a stock fork are the front tires the same width as the back?

Its a honda atc 200, pull start, chain drive. (don't know if its an e/es/m) don't know the year either.

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[Joseph Farrow]

Welcome. WOW definitely home made.
It looks like you have a 200s. The front tire would be the same as the rear.

[midnight_lost]

Thanks Joseph!

The more I look at the front end the more crooked it gets. Didn't notice it too much until I took the front fender off.

This one sat for about 8 years covered in a garage. Inherited it from my dad who bought it like this.

With minimal tinkering, freed a couple cables, oil change, carb clean etc. its running smooth. I can see why they still exist!

Ordered new cables though because of the stories of them breaking down the trail.

I'll make a before, during and after post somewhere.

[250rRoostmaster]

That's a pretty bad conversion lol

[thehorse13]

Someone really wanted shocks up front instead of a solid fork, but I cannot figure out why they went for that giant front tire. I wouldn't ride it like that. It looks super sketchy.

[86125m]

well actually that's either an 81 or 82 atc 200 no letter afterword just plain 200. What i cant understand is why they would do this when a 200m or 83 atc 200 front shocks are a direct bolt on to this bike???? :confused:

[markturbo]

Yup, someone "Got er done" on that fork swap:cool:

[ironchop]

there`s this guy up around you who went by the name BC Redneck on here.

that looks EXACTLY like something he would do.....shamelessly

[Red Rider]

Oh snap, that thing is screaming for some inverts! :w00t:

[Chopsaw]

Get the right part before someone gets hurt , or worse . Agree on the regular 200 .

[midnight_lost]

Got it running! Needed new valve stems and seals, and new piston rings and got the proper front end. Also got new cables all round and pads from the site here! also did the rear bearings but they seem worse than the ones that where on it to begin with.
Thanks for the further replies sorry I didn't post sooner had a busy summer. Had to re use the chopped up front fender cause I haven't gotten a replacement yet.
And yes once I pulled those crappy home made forks I found the sticker its an 81' 200 with no letter. she runs great just need to fix it surging in first gear when you first hit the gas.

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[midnight_lost]

https://youtu.be/ZRyb8XpSPB4 also quick vid. not sure if it sounds right with the clicking so much though

[jamve]

Used to have one just like it. Wheelie machine.

[3R Better]

Wow someone needs to not build stuff ! lol

[86125m]

Your bike looks great man just get yourself a new front fender and call her done

[pinkhippo1]

custom go fast right there.