Just picked up an 83 200x - Westcoast Swingarm and Race Tank??

[Greyghost]

So I picked up this X last night that the guy told me that it was raced in the Tacoma Dome in the 80's...

He said it has a web cam, balanced crank and bored 20 over etc.....runs great and very snappy!!

Once I got it home I started to research the tank and swing arm, those parts seem to line up with his statement and so I wanted to see if the pro's could tell me what I got!! (my 85 200S tank was just for firing it up!!)

Westcoast +2 swing arm
Race cut Tank?
Chrome DG
86 forks?

[yaegerb]

yep, +2 HD westcoast swing arm and a "massaged" 200x race tank. I assume the steering stops have been cut on the frame? Nice find.

[Greyghost]

Not sure yet on the stops, it seems to turn more to the right but still doesnt seem like its at full turn like it could be for having the tank notched!

[Greyghost]

Are the "Race Massaged" tanks and Westcoast Swingers worth anything? This bike is going to be a Missile conversion and if they are worth something to someone trying to build a period correct race bike then I would rather cut up a stock swinger to fab,
I dont have a problem using the tank for the project but a stock tank would work just fine too! If nobody needs this stuff here maybe I will post em up on eBay....

[bkm]

Yes they have value so please don't hack on either. The Westcoast is a 250-350 piece depending on condition. The tank is a sought after piece for a flat track build. If I was still in the game, I would have given a nice chunk for the tank.

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[Greyghost]

I would rather see somebody get some use out of these parts since I dont really need them for what I am wanting to do, as soon as i get my 10 posts then hopefully I can post them in the classifieds!

[bkm]

Personally, that tank is one of the cooler items to pop up on here in a while. I love the cut steel tanks.

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[oldskool83]

the forks are 83-84R and either 83-84R triples on a 200x steering stem or bored 200x triples.

I just did the same mod again on another 200x.

[RUNMEDOWN]

I would rather see somebody get some use out of these parts since I dont really need them for what I am wanting to do, as soon as i get my 10 posts then hopefully I can post them in the classifieds!
OK people; stop posting cool vintage race parts, my wife is getting pissed at me at this point. My Westcoast swingarm cost me a $400 coach purse.

[Greyghost]

the forks are 83-84R and either 83-84R triples on a 200x steering stem or bored 200x triples.

I just did the same mod again on another 200x.

How can you tell that they are from an R? The guy had told me 86x but I have not pulled mine out to compare yet....

[Greyghost]

OK people; stop posting cool vintage race parts, my wife is getting pissed at me at this point. My Westcoast swingarm cost me a $400 coach purse.

Happy Holidays!! Sounds like you need a race cut tank!! and she needs ?????

[oldskool83]

because they are not short 200x forks. 83-84 R forks are the only ones that bolt up and use all your 200X front end stuff. I have put many sets on 200x's

200s forks only have about 6" inches of travel and (33mm tubes). 83-84R forks have about 9" and (35mm tubes). 85-86 R forks are a different animal 39mm tubes

See attached 200x forks length vs R forks and R forks on 200x

[Greyghost]

because they are not short 200x forks. 83-84 R forks are the only ones that bolt up and use all your 200X front end stuff. I have put many sets on 200x's

200s forks only have about 6" inches of travel and (33mm tubes). 83-84R forks have about 9" and (35mm tubes). 85-86 R forks are a different animal 39mm tubes

See attached 200x forks length vs R forks and R forks on 200x


Awesome info, thanks man! I would have had alot of trial and error figuring that out on my own!!

[atc300r]

That tank is sweet.I havent seen one like that since the 80s.Thats what I need for tt racing on my 84 200x.

[onformula1]

So I picked up this X last night that the guy told me that it was raced in the Tacoma Dome in the 80's...

He said it has a web cam, balanced crank and bored 20 over etc.....runs great and very snappy!!

Once I got it home I started to research the tank and swing arm, those parts seem to line up with his statement and so I wanted to see if the pro's could tell me what I got!! (my 85 200S tank was just for firing it up!!)

Westcoast +2 swing arm
Race cut Tank?
Chrome DG
86 forks?

If you don't mind, what make, model and size are those rears tires?

BTW, cut tanks & Westcoast swingers rule!

[onformula1]

Yes they have value so please don't hack on either. The Westcoast is a 250-350 piece depending on condition. The tank is a sought after piece for a flat track build. If I was still in the game, I would have given a nice chunk for the tank.

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Every Time you try to leave, they suck you back in.

[bkm]

Hahaha, that was the ultimate test. When I was going to do a 200x, this was one of the main pieces I was after. Their trick didn't work though. I stayed strong.

[Greyghost]

If you don't mind, what make, model and size are those rears tires?

BTW, cut tanks & Westcoast swingers rule!

I will check on the tires in the next couple of days, it's at my buddies shop. I wasn't sure if they were something special or not?

[thestud25]

I'd possibly be interested in the rear tires and rims if you want to sell them.

[Greyghost]

I might sell them, the rims are beat up some, I think I am going to sell the swing arm and tank too and just use stock stuff for my project.

I will get better pictures tonight or tomorrow of this stuff.

[Mickey Dunlap]

Chances are it was some one I knew. Powroll got asked a lot to build them but it was one of those things it takes too long to build, kind of like the 350x one I'm building. It was totally different as my one built by Honda.

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[Mickey Dunlap]

Honda one when finished.

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[laeger_250r]

West coast Swingarm is a nice find, remember about 5 years ago a flood of them hit ebay and went for good prices

[RUNMEDOWN]

If the tank is for sale let me know.

[DohcBikes]

If the tank is for sale let me know.

If you need one built, let me know. I can build one just like either of those tanks.