My 200X Project

[Herboso]

Well, I snagged this rough 200X yesterday. Has been sitting outside for awhile. Guy said it ran when it was parked. The tank is in bad shape and the brakes need work. Carb will need to be gone through but think I can get it going without too much effort. Didn't really need this but the 200X just seemed like it would be a lot of fun.

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[TwiZ]

Nice snag man!!! Looks in pretty dam good shape to me,heck it still has the toobox on it...need to get a vent tube on the tank cap.Yea man good deal looks pretty dang sweet to me. What did ya give for it if you dont mind me askin?

[Herboso]

Guy was wanting $250. I offered $200 but he was firm on the $250. He countered that for $250 he would include two extra aluminum wheels so I agreed to that. I don't think I did too bad. I've seen some better deals on here and some really nice ones for only a few hundred more but, meh, can't complain. I think I have something pretty solid to work with.

[NETRA3]

I just spit out my beer! $250....Dang! wish deals like that were in my neck of the woods......

[TwiZ]

You freakin scored!!!!! Im jelious

[fort9erfan]

damn good price, pretty clean considering its been outside. Hard to find a bike that complete. Well done

[Herboso]

I am going to attempt to save this tank.

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Previous owner had used JB Weld or something similar to plug up the leaks. Using a screwdriver, I popped the patches off and then ground the surfaces. Going to have to weld in some sheet metal over the big hole and spot weld the pin holes. Then treat the inside with rust remover. I think I can save it. Was considering a plastic tank but they are so expensive I thought it was worth a shot to fix this one. Its real straight so why not? Hoping I like the results.

[TwiZ]

Ive fixed tanks on jeeps and on 3 wheelers by soldering or brazing them. Get it real clean. I use an inert gas while grinding and brazing. The smaller tanks i use the argon from my mig or CO2 from my tap system,bigger ones just use exaust from another vehicle to displace the oxygen so nothin goes boom. Sometimes the metal can get pretty thin and can blow thru with the welder. Soldering can be a little trickier than brazing but can be done. Then i just grind/ sand it down till ya cant tell it was fixed

[oldskool83]

I'd not waste your time and get a plastic on. Knees will thank you later.

[TwiZ]

Holy crap not sure why I didn't see these pics before I posted,yea you need a new tank

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[Herboso]

Thanks for the advice. Why not repair? Just likely to have future problems?

[86125m]

Besides the tank I would say you stole that bike. The plastics are there and look to be in good shape that saved you 300 dollars right there. yea its just not worth repairing them once they reach that state your best bet is to buy a plastic one.

[Jts trikes]

As nice as that trike looks, I would personally try to find another metal tank somewhere. But then I'm a stickler for the original tanks. I feel the tank makes or breaks the look of an ATC.

[Rob Canadian]

Nice score.

Seen some crazy high prices for a tank. Hope you get it up and running cheap. They are a lot of fun. :)

[Herboso]

Besides the tank I would say you stole that bike. The plastics are there and look to be in good shape that saved you 300 dollars right there. yea its just not worth repairing them once they reach that state your best bet is to buy a plastic one.

I am happy with the deal I got. Not sure I "stole" it though but I did alright. ATC's don't sell very well in this area and I knew the tank would be expensive to replace. Plus it is a little risky buying a non-running anything. That said, I feel confident I can get her going without getting upside down. I think I will still see what I can do with the tank before buying a plastic one.

[Herboso]

I will post updates and pictures on my progress.

[Rob Canadian]

I see atvsorus has a couple 200X on his lot in the classified area. Never hurts to ask what he is asking for a tank...

If you go the fix my tank route. Yes post pics. :)

Get that 200X up and running. How does other stuff look? Rear carrier bearings etc...

[Herboso]

I haven't had a chance to tear into anything else yet so I will be assessing things as I go. So far, in addition to the tank, the front brake was completely out of fluid, rear tires are garbage, seat cover is dried out, brittle and cracked and there is a sizeable crack in the plastic. She looks pretty good in the picture but she does need some work. It will be a fun project.

[Herboso]

Worked on the gas cap today for about an hour. It cleaned up pretty good. Still pitted but its functional.

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[Herboso]

So here's an update on the tank situation. I decided I didn't have anything to lose in trying to save the tank and kinda wanted the experience too. I cut out some of the bottom and started to weld in new metal. I think it was a good effort but ultimately I realized it just wasn't going to yield satisfactory results. I have purchased a used tank off ebay and it should be here in a week. Here are some pics of my efforts.

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Decided there was just too much rust. Not only on the underside but also up along the bottom of the outside. Oh well, got to play with my mig welder for about an hour.

[x-rider]

:beerNeed a tig welder for projects like that.

[elsh97]

I just went through hell on my 200x build. I wanted to keep the stock metal tank. Went through 2 tanks trying to save bad ones. tried welding pin holes and the just opened up more after a bunch of patch work. I finaly got the second one not to leak, Coated the inside with por 15 tank sealant. It is great stuff but must be applied with the right metal prep, basically a phosphorus acid. If I was to do this again I would start with a better tank. A little more money but it will save a ton of time .

[elsh97]

Wow you are Taking it to town bud, Good luck.

[Herboso]

Yesssss! So I anticipated the tank I ordered would arrive today so I got the X out, changed the oil, installed new carb and like clock work the postman arrived and delivered the tank. Tank looked perfect inside so I installed it, put gas in it, installed new plug and after some kicking she fired up and is purring like a kitten ��!

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[x-rider]

Looking good. Ride the pis outta her.

[Rob Canadian]

Now that it runs. Work on stopping it. :)

Rebuild kits and stuff is cheap. All depends what it needs.

[Herboso]

Now that it runs. Work on stopping it. :)

Rebuild kits and stuff is cheap. All depends what it needs.

Ha, yes it needs brakes. Took out in the muddy field behind the house. Crazy how much fun it is to spin in circles :-)

[Rob Canadian]

Ha, yes it needs brakes. Took out in the muddy field behind the house. Crazy how much fun it is to spin in circles :-)

I can't wait for some snow. I live in a urban area. Have to travel to the trails. Not far about a 20 minuite drive. First year with a trike going into a winter. I will fly it up in the snow. "Urban"

[Herboso]

I gotta say I am feeling pretty jazzed about this trike. I had never ridden a 200X before today. I was very thrilled when it kicked over. Then I got it going, got her warmed up, adjusted the idle and then took her for a spin. What a fun little machine! She still needs a few things but so far she is working out as good as I could have hoped for considerIng she was not running when I bought her. I need to do some tinkering as she doesn't fire right up. Gotta do quite a bit of kicking before I get her going. Needs the brakes worked on and gotta recover the seat. I'm going to build a custom grab bar too. The oem grab bar was broken and just barely hanging there. Needs tires. Front tire is good but rear tires are bad. Other than that, I think the only things left are just little cosmetic stuff to make her look better. Bearings seem good. Maybe rebuild the suspension.

[TwiZ]

I can't wait for some snow. I live in a urban area. Have to travel to the trails. Not far about a 20 minuite drive. First year with a trike going into a winter. I will fly it up in the snow. "Urban"
We do snow rides all thru winter. I even got a set of irons i fitted up on my trike for when it gets real serious,just a lil hard to steer and dont wanna run irons all the time,just when needed and remove em,hard on axle bearings

[Herboso]

Update......Been a couple months....Replaced the handlebars, rebuilt the front brake, got the rear brakes marginally working (will need to rebuild) and recovered the seat. The trike came without a headlight. It had the housing but had a piece of aluminum where the light should have been. I replaced the light with a used one I found on ebay. Fortunately I merely had to plug it in and screw it down as all the wiring was there.

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[flynfish]

Hey herboso get u a cr 80 caliper for the rear. I switched both my fronts out with a cr and kx 80. I paid around 50bux for both. They both just bolt on no BS.

the only time I will be easy is when I'm killed by death

[flynfish]

Hey herboso get u a cr 80 caliper for the rear. I switched both my fronts out with a cr and kx 80. I paid around 50bux for both. They both just bolt on no BS.

the only time I will be easy is when I'm killed by death
Sorry was kx 80 rear for the front and a cr 80 front caliper both bolt onto the 200x brackets

Hey herboso get u a cr 80 caliper for the rear. I switched both my fronts out with a cr and kx 80. I paid around 50bux for both. They both just bolt on no BS.

the only time I will be easy is when I'm killed by death


the only time I will be easy is when I'm killed by death

[8DO83]

What kind of bars are those ? Where did you get them looking for a bar like that.


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[Rob Canadian]

What kind of bars are those ? Where did you get them looking for a bar like that.


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Moose Racing. They have 2 sizes like these. 100mm rise and 180mm rise. I have been thinking of getting a set myself.

[8DO83]

Moose Racing. They have 2 sizes like these. 100mm rise and 180mm rise. I have been thinking of getting a set myself.

Awesome thanks!


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[Herboso]

Yep, Moose Racing. Mfg. Part #: 0601-1807. I have them on my SX also only with part #: 0601-1803. The 1803's have a little more rise but I am finding I like the 1807's a little better. I got them from Dennis Kirk. Very inexpensive but improve the look quite a bit. I needed new bars as mine were bent.

[8DO83]

Yep, Moose Racing. Mfg. Part #: 0601-1807. I have them on my SX also only with part #: 0601-1803. The 1803's have a little more rise but I am finding I like the 1807's a little better. I got them from Dennis Kirk. Very inexpensive but improve the look quite a bit. I needed new bars as mine were bent.

Thanks, been looking for good bars that fit the wide clamp.


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[Herboso]

Thanks, been looking for good bars that fit the wide clamp.


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The knurling on the handlebars does not fit exactly. ATC clamps are spaced pretty wide. The clamps catch about 1/4 of the knurling on each side. They hold but its not ideal. The one drawback with these handlebars but I don't know. Does any manufacturer make bars that fit the clamps on ATC's exactly anymore?

[8DO83]

The knurling on the handlebars does not fit exactly. ATC clamps are spaced pretty wide. The clamps catch about 1/4 of the knurling on each side. They hold but its not ideal. The one drawback with these handlebars but I don't know. Does any manufacturer make bars that fit the clamps on ATC's exactly anymore?

That's all good should work fine. I think renthal makes desert bars for wide clamping only thing is they are $100+


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[Rob Canadian]

That's all good should work fine. I think renthal makes desert bars for wide clamping only thing is they are $100+


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I am going with the low ones myself as I went with a lower profile rear tires. I don't want to feel like I am driving a cruiser.

[8DO83]

I am going with the low ones myself as I went with a lower profile rear tires. I don't want to feel like I am driving a cruiser.

Awesome! I bought the black ATV HI!
Where did you order from?


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[3wheelnewb]

those 200x's are sweet. i love the red white and blue