Damn nice build. I love digging for nos stuff, I guess it's the thrill of the hunt. Congrats on building a sick trike.
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Damn nice build. I love digging for nos stuff, I guess it's the thrill of the hunt. Congrats on building a sick trike.
My rides (click to view)
6/84 250sx(Original owner)
7/84 250sx
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Lord of the trike
Gaaghgh I'll be on the road with nothing but my ill-posting phone!! I'll have to check for updates on the rest stops!! Looking great!Originally Posted by dirtwheels
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Who did the fuel tank on this? Is it painted or powder coated?
The thing looks amazing!
"See, morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with, long as she does it quiet-like. "
Trikes:
1982 Honda ATC250R(in process), 1984 Honda ATC110, 1984 Honda 200s, 1985 Kawasaki KLT160(not running...yet)
Quads:
1990 Suzuki LT250S, 2013 Suzuki LT-Z400, 2014 Honda TRX450R SE
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The fuel tank was done by First Class Auto Body in Scottsdale AZ. It is painted with base/clear.
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I think everyone there liked my idea of using a 2" test plug from Ace Hardware to plug the filler hole. It has a small rubber lip on the end that covers the inner tank lip and the two notches where the cap goes in perfectly, while still leaving the edge exposed to blast and paint it. I like how you can tighten it down. The inside stayed perfect throughout the entire process. For the petcock opening, I used a brass plumbing cap from Lowes. (I know Mr Clean was looking for an easier way to plug the openings on the tanks he is painting).
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The 200X is complete!
I tried to make this build as complete and new as possible. Thousands have gone into it. My goal was to make it look like it belongs on a showroom floor somewhere in 1986/87. I don't have a time machine, so this is the next best thing. I wish I could have found 87 rear wheels in good enough shape to restore, but these NOS 86 350x wheels look mint and will have to suffice until I find a better set of date coded Enkei's. The machine is bolt for bolt, OEM original Honda parts.
I also have collected all the Hondaline accessories available for the 87 200X with the exception of the red body cover. I must have passed up a dozen of those a few years ago thinking they were a lot at 300.00.
Speedometer
Speedometer Gear box kit
Fender Brace
Over Fender
Rubber foot peg covers
Headlight guard (both red and chrome)
Tachometer (the only one not new in the box but it is a very nice example)
Also, I have all the manuals, brochures and setup instructions for this ATC. I have recreated the original laminated hang-tag and key tag. I work at a commercial print shop so there are certain perks.
Special thanks to:
Western Honda - Scottsdale, AZ. One of the few independently owned Honda shops in Arizona. Truly a great shop! All of the parts that are or were available from Honda since 2009 are from Western.
Unique Powder Coating - Tempe, AZ. Marco and Mark are great guys to work with and will go way out of their way to make you happy. The Mirror Red powder is nearly an exact match to the OEM Honda passion red. Engine case covers are 60-percent gloss and match the Honda semi-gloss black nicely.
First Class Auto Body - Scottsdale, AZ. I was referred to these guys by Tri-City Transmisson. The fuel tank they painted came out super-nice!
Vintage Motorsports - Mike from VMS refinished the rear axle and it is better than original. Mike also supplied the NOS rear wheels for this build. (I sure hope this build is as good as one of Mike's as he is an inspiration to all of us and more importantly, a great guy!
Off-Road Vintage - (petesatc) Front and rear fender OEM decals and a few other misc parts over the years.
My good friend Matt and fellow gear-head who always helps me with my builds and also happens to be a great welder!
Harlan Lysne - provided the rear fender "ATC" decals ,frame ID and swing arm emissions decal. (the only non-OEM decals besides the tire pressure label from honda200x1987)
Various members on 3WW who have either provided me with parts or advice on this build as well as my others.
Ebay - many late-night Buy It Now's
Craigslist
My credit card... which is about to melt!
Countries I got parts from:
USA
Canada
England
Wales
New Zealand
Australia
Japan
In summary, this thing is simply breathtaking to look at. The pictures are nice but they just don't capture it. A true flashback to an era when I was just a teenager. I can't stop staring at it.
If anyone wants hi-res pics of a certain part, let me know and I will get them for you.
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Very pretty girl. Top notch all the way. Congratulations sir. Thanx for sharing
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ALWAYS buying Museum quality machines,3 and 4 wheels. And any and ALL ,NOS parts,EVERY brand.
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Got the holeshot
Amazing...that thing will be a great investment...can you imagine what it will be worth in another 25 years? Whow!!
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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I say get on it and start ripping the trails like it's 1987!
Top notch build - Great job.
Gunter glieben glauchen globen
The Good:
1985 1/2 Tri-Z - Daily Rider - Pretty much stock ( wink )
1985 1/2 Tri-Z - Custom Black & Gold, Top mount plastic tank, custom 3D printed airbox, Banshee shock
1985 Tri-Z - Rider restore in process
The Bad:
1988 TRX250R with 86 ATC 250R Motor and Swinger - Screamer!
The Ugly:
1993-ish Banshee / 2003 Motor by VSR in Belding, MI - Duner Fun!!
2000-ish Banshee / Motor by RDZ Racing in Fowlerville, MI - Another Duner!
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Friggin awesome job man, it looks amazing. Honestly it does belong on a showroom, that's for sure.
My rides (click to view)
6/84 250sx(Original owner)
7/84 250sx
Click here to view my finished SX project thread
Click here to view my feedback thread
Power User
4 Wheels? Huh?
Amazing build. I have a NOS key pad for the 87 200x.
Keep on Triking!!!! "I am the NIGHT RIDER!!!"
RIP Ninja!
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Trike Fest 2011, 2012 Vet!
Founding member of the Haspin 6ft Bats Club!!
Trikes Currently Owned:
87 Big Red 250es
86 Kawasak KLT110. All documentation, bought from original owner.
83 Honda 200s
81 Honda Atc 70
(4) Suzuki ALT 50's
Yamaha YT 60
Got The Holeshot
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great job....it's stunning!!!
73 atc 7084 ytm 200ern79 atc 70ytm 225 dratc 90
80 atc 110klt 250A84 atc 200es
85 atc 250es
gone but not forgotten restored 82 atc 70
Wires, Hoses, & Digital Wizardry.
Got the holeshot
I can't remember if I ever went down to the Honda dealer to check out the '87 200X's, but now, after looking at your pics, I feel like I did just that.
Awesome job on the restore. A true labor of love.
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Thats excellent that you have one of those. Let me know if you want to sell it!...lol
Thanks guys for the nice comments. There are so many great members on this site that I appreciate that do great work and are very creative.
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looks awesome, i worked for a honda dealership from '82 til late '86 and got to see all models on the showroom floor when i wasn't too busy, matter of fact we sold all four major jap brands by that time, i really miss those days, it's great to see some excellent builds as you did, thanks for sharing.................
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