Just another guy from mass...

[Shep1970]

Just wanted to say hello. Its has taken me a long time to sign up here. I dont do facebook or other forums so it may take a little bit for me to learn. Going to try to post picture.

[Shep1970]

Ok, i figured out adding picture, can anyone just verify theres pics,thnx233856

[bkm]

Yep, there's pics. Is that a 86-87 200x?

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[Shep1970]

Ok, yes 86 200x/ sx. Ill put up some more pics tonight((wife picked color its 2010 camaro green 2-stage paint))

[redsox]

looks nice. i like it

[Shep1970]

Heres my story, 1984 i worked my butt off with my dad all summer he said before school started we would look at buying a atc. We did, the salesman talked my dad into getting an ALT 185. I wanted the racier looking ones but that wasnt gonna happen. During that year i flipped once and im sure ran over my leg 1/2 dozen times. Well about two years later dad brought me to Honda dealer by surprize and took home a 1987 Honda 200x. I sold three years later. Regretted it ever since. Meanwhile got married,house,kids. In 2007 i started buying late model 200x's and parts for them. Still have alt 185 outback hasent been started in 2-years though. I know u guys love pics so you will get some, my bikes are not restored, just gone through and cleaned up. I have a couple small questions/advice i need on a projed started 1-year ago. Its a 1986 honda 200x with trx200x motor. (Really only rear brake pedal placement) very tight fit... Any way thats my story. Ill post some pics when kids go to bed. Ill probably start a thread on trx build on different page.

[Shep1970]

Suzuki alt 185, yes i know its being neglected my bad...233865

[Shep1970]

Thanks redsox, its coming together nicely, only about ten issues overcome. Kind of followed that super x build but a few changes, i didnt want to cut engine block on this motor so new mounts were made and or welded. Ill start a different thread prob monday no later. Oh heres my( sons) yt60233866. Sorry for crooked pics, ill work on that, anyone know a easy fix, wish there was a rotate pic button here.

[Shep1970]

Heres my sons bike,he tore ALL apart then put back together w/help. He chose colors etc. no rattle can used on my/our bikes. Fenders for x-mas- tires from grandparents (dads parts pile) no helmet hes just posing did learn clutch very quickly, i made him learn on moms square when she wasnt looking....233867. He still rides on private land due to the states rules, he is just to tall to ride anything smaller

[DohcBikes]

Awesome awesome awesome. Can't wait to see the green framed build, your sons X is really cool, and the neighbors tri-zinger was the first three wheeler I ever rode. Welcome to 3wheelerworld! Your builds all look nice, always wanted to see a fully suspended alt185. Just throwin that out there.

[jeswinehart]

I REALY like that green color Shep ! Welcome aboard.

john

[Shep1970]

Thanks dohc, keeping the boys involved keeps them off electronics...yes my lower groin when younger wouldve loved suspension. When i had suzuki running my wife not knowing bought me 6-ply tires for rear, soon after it was parked.didnt have courage to tell her why.she was too proud that she helped

[Shep1970]

Thanks jeswinhart, i got to keep wife happy, she saw a camaro with factory bright green metalic paint. ( she cliamed THIS bike when i started on it, thats ok. I dont mind kicking but electric start,reverse will be nice. Taking it slow though. More pics monday. I belive i bought steering cap cover from u? A couple other things too i think

[DohcBikes]

When i had suzuki running my wife not knowing bought me 6-ply tires for rear, soon after it was parked.didnt have courage to tell her why.she was too proud that she helpedGood man, that's how it's done :)

I had a very nice stock ALT185 that I REALLY wanted to convert to full suspension. I sold it to a bit of a collector and he was very glad I'd left it stock.

[jeswinehart]

Thanks jeswinhart, i got to keep wife happy, she saw a camaro with factory bright green metalic paint. ( she cliamed THIS bike when i started on it, thats ok. I dont mind kicking but electric start,reverse will be nice. Taking it slow though. More pics monday. I belive i bought steering cap cover from u? A couple other things too i think

Yes, quite possible on the steering stop purchase. Far as i know I am the only fella making them.
Someday I will ride a 86/87 200X. And I predict I will be looking for one shortly afterwards :)

[Shep1970]

The alt definety kept me out of trouble when younger. There was nothing better back then than cruising through woods from train tracks(scary) to powerlines, ice cream stand and gas staition( we had it made) i try to tell my son stories and he gets so upset that he cant do those things today. Its under overhang behind house, dont want to tarp it in fear of rust

[Shep1970]

Ive got one more pic for tonight233874. My bike it runs great but its starting to smoke very little on start up, i dont belive motor has ever been apart. Its time though. On my sons 200x we put a wiseco 10.25 it seems allot stronger....233875my cat

[83ATC185]

That 200x is beautiful man!

[Shep1970]

Thank you, 83atc ... Theres so many really nice bikes on this site. Those 450 conversions are growing on me big time, they look so nice!! Maybe next time. I started thread in new member section for the green framed one. Its unbelivable how many little parts/pieces are in these bikes.

[YTZ drew]

I've been away for a week, so I'm late to say welcome to the forum :welcome: You have some nice looking machines there! By the way, I'm not far from you, down on the CT border south of Worcester.

[Shep1970]

Hey thanks for the welcome, ya we are almost neighbors i head that way to goto tractor supply in putnum ct off 395

[YTZ drew]

Any good riding places near you? I mostly ride my own property, and theres probably about 100 acres of trails across the street from me. No idea where to find a sand pit anymore, all the ones from back in the day gave become housing developments or are not rider friendly.

[weldermn]

Hey!


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[Shep1970]

Ytz drew, not so much riding here my family owns about 40acres theres about 4mile loop and side trails but some of it is state forest but our trail entrance is the only way in really. Im pushing the wife to go to mount washington next year when they open the road to bikes, my sons are 11/13 so not legal to ride else where. But soon......the sand pits (2) within 1/2 mile of me are all houses now.

[Shep1970]

Welcome to site weldrmn, im also really new here

[SaddleMtnMan]

Green paint on a Honda! Blasphemy! :rolleyes:

:welcome: Welcome to the forums anyway, looks like you got a sweet little collection. And that 200x, wowzers! Looks like she's just rolled off the assembly line.

[DohcBikes]

Green paint on a HondaUpgrade. Makes it look almost as good as a Kawasaki

[Shep1970]

Belive me i wanted honda RED but the wife she knows my paychecks and knows what paypal gets sooooo she got green.. Shes still smiling at this point so i think im good. yesterday she asked me how long til its done. I said well 250. For tires and 300+ for fenders and not sure on seat cover yet. I have good gas tank on shelf waiting also seat w/good foam. She said ok and left room. But im getting older we have two boys she really,really,really wants a baby girl so i could be in trouble. She will be turning 40 this year. Anyway thnx for welcome saddle mtn

[NETRA3]

Ytz drew, not so much riding here my family owns about 40acres theres about 4mile loop and side trails but some of it is state forest but our trail entrance is the only way in really. Im pushing the wife to go to mount washington next year when they open the road to bikes, my sons are 11/13 so not legal to ride else where. But soon......the sand pits (2) within 1/2 mile of me are all houses now.

I just emailed a local club.....We are waiting for the next opportunity to ride MT Washington, hopefully this year, fingers crossed....Hope to see you there when it happens.

[Shep1970]

We will be there, still got some convincing to do though she said as long as it not too cloudy i guess. Said she would take her quad though ( not sure why first owner put those tires on it)234099