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h4ck.b0x7
09-27-2018, 01:30 PM
Does anybody know if the kick start ratchet spring (28253-KA2-000) from an XR200R will work on an 84 200X?

There's a kick start upgrade kit on Ebay right now for the 84 200X but it's $549....
yaegerb
09-29-2018, 07:42 PM
Does anybody know if the kick start ratchet spring (28253-KA2-000) from an XR200R will work on an 84 200X?

There's a kick start upgrade kit on Ebay right now for the 84 200X but it's $549....

That’s atc007, he’s on the forum here.
ZachH
09-30-2018, 07:08 PM
I am using the Xr200 spring in my 84! It has just ever so slightly a taller profile making it a tad if any stiffer!
Hope this helps!
h4ck.b0x7
09-30-2018, 07:10 PM
I am using the Xr200 spring in my 84! It has just ever so slightly a taller profile making it a tad if any stiffer!
Hope this helps!
Taller as in slightly longer in the direction of compression?
ZachH
09-30-2018, 07:22 PM
Taller as in slightly longer in the direction of compression?

Yes, The diameter is the same as the 200x
h4ck.b0x7
09-30-2018, 07:51 PM
Yes, The diameter is the same as the 200x

I know people have stretched the original spring to provide a little less slippage. Having a longer spring should be ok.
h4ck.b0x7
09-30-2018, 07:52 PM
I am using the Xr200 spring in my 84! It has just ever so slightly a taller profile making it a tad if any stiffer!
Hope this helps!

Do you remember what year XR200 the spring was for?
shortline10
09-30-2018, 08:27 PM
The xr ratchet spring will work but it’s no different than the original 200x spring that was recalled for being to weak , the xr had less issues because it has a decompression setup .
h4ck.b0x7
09-30-2018, 08:30 PM
The xr ratchet spring will work but it’s no different than the original 200x spring that was recalled for being to weak , the xr had less issues because it has a decompression setup .

Well that’s good to know. Any idea where to get one of the beefed up springs.

On a side note, I think I read somewhere that you back cut gears, is that true?
shortline10
09-30-2018, 08:36 PM
Back cutting the gears will work for about a week until the first time it kicks back and chews off the new teeth , I’ve never herd of anyone successfully doing it and having it last , HD spring is the correct fix .
h4ck.b0x7
09-30-2018, 08:37 PM
Back cutting the gears will work for about a week until the first time it kicks back and chews off the new teeth , I’ve never herd of anyone successfully doing it and having it last , HD spring is the correct fix .

Best place to find one? Or am I stuck paying $550 to buy the above kit for 1 stupid spring?
shortline10
09-30-2018, 08:42 PM
The HD springs have been obsolete for 20 years and that’s why you see that high price tag .
I sell the upgraded kits but don’t sell the springs individually anymore because the whole setup needs replaced to fix the problem anyway , I have a lot of time and money invested in finding them .
If you need a kit Pm me for a price .



Best place to find one? Or am I stuck paying $550 to buy the above kit for 1 stupid spring?