Craigslist Find: Brand-New in Box 83-85 200X Cobra Aluminum Exhaust

[Jack G]

Recently, I came across what was listed as a brand-new cobra exhaust for a 200X on Craigslist and thought I'd do a little show and tell.

There were no photos and I was skeptical that there could be a brand-new Cobra exhaust out there, especially listed for $100. It sparked my interest nonetheless, so I decided to message the seller and ask for photos. Sure enough, it was a brand new, in box, Cobra exhaust (model number 1033AL) for the 83-85 200X. It even has the protective film over the logo. The seller had apparently purchased the wrong exhaust and instead of returning it, they decided to sell it on Craigslist to get some of their money back. A "my loss is your gain" scenario.

Well, after some talking and $80 later, the exhaust was mine. I am stoked about it and immediately thought others on here might enjoy gazing at it just as I have. What do you all think?

Here are the goods:

[ironchop]

Nice score. I like a quieter pipe on my 200X, personally, but that's a fantastic deal for $80

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[Jack G]

Nice score. I like a quieter pipe on my 200X, personally, but that's a fantastic deal for $80

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Yeah I'll definitely be putting the SuperTrapp on when I get it in the mail since I need a sparky where I ride. I definitely wasn't able to get that at such a low price. I just couldn't pass up the Cobra deal.

[Rob Canadian]

Great deal for a brand new unit!!!!

I like the sound of them. I have one on my dirtybike. Running a stock exhaust on my '83 200X.

[lndy650]

I love the cobra exhaust but this style is loud. i like the other rcm pipe they have they sound awesome. ive never had the aluminum one. i wonder if this quieter baffle would fit in it because i like the quieter sound but the brushed aluminum looks better

[3wheellifer]

I love the cobra exhaust but this style is loud. i like the other rcm pipe they have they sound awesome.

RCM is DG. Jack G, did you know your front end is not stock?

[Jack G]

Great deal for a brand new unit!!!!

I like the sound of them. I have one on my dirtybike. Running a stock exhaust on my '83 200X.

Yeah I thought so too! Did you notice much of a performance boost on the bike?

I love the cobra exhaust but this style is loud. i like the other rcm pipe they have they sound awesome. ive never had the aluminum one. i wonder if this quieter baffle would fit in it because i like the quieter sound but the brushed aluminum looks better

I'm not certain but I wouldn't be surprised if it would work. The cores seem to be of the same design. I am also a fan of the quieter mufflers, but I'll sacrifice some quiet for some more performance if it's noticeable.

RCM is DG. Jack G, did you know your front end is not stock?

Yes, the front fender/fork boots are not OEM. Everything else certainly is from what I can tell.

As shown in my signature, I'm not really sure what fender it actually is. I like the looks of it better than the 200X fender anyhow so I doubt I'll change it. Nice catch.

[lndy650]

RCM is DG. Jack G, did you know your front end is not stock?

rcm stands for reverse cone megaphone its the design of the muffler. dg just decided to use it as a name

[3wheellifer]

Yeah I thought so too! Did you notice much of a performance boost on the bike?



I'm not certain but I wouldn't be surprised if it would work. The cores seem to be of the same design. I am also a fan of the quieter mufflers, but I'll sacrifice some quiet for some more performance if it's noticeable.



Yes, the front fender/fork boots are not OEM. Everything else certainly is from what I can tell.

As shown in my signature, I'm not really sure what fender it actually is. I like the looks of it better than the 200X fender anyhow so I doubt I'll change it. Nice catch.

The forks are longer than stock. They must be 86-87 200x forks. If the fender bolts up as stock it is a 250r fender, if its been modded it's 350x.

[Jack G]

The forks are longer than stock. They must be 86-87 200x forks. If the fender bolts up as stock it is a 250r fender, if its been modded it's 350x.

The fender bolts right up so it must be a 250R fender. I don't think it's an OEM 250R fender though.

As for the forks, I have three sets of 83-85 200X forks and they are all the same length. I have also rebuilt them, and can confirm that the springs and other components measured were within the specifications provided in the shop manual. It may appear to sit a little higher because I have added a 1" spacer to stiffen up the front a bit.

I am 99.99% sure they're 83-85 forks but I am not afraid of being proven wrong. Are there any dead giveaways to tell the difference between the 1st and 2nd generation forks?

[3wheellifer]

Ah, makes sense now. It's the preload spacer affecting the sag then. I can easily notice any difference in ride height because i have owned around a dozen of them. The 86-87 forks are only slightly longer but judging your response you probably knew that already. Good man.

[Rob Canadian]

Yeah I thought so too! Did you notice much of a performance boost on the bike?

I did not. I think most aftermarket 4 stroke exhausts are just as good as the stock units as far as Honda goes. No real power gains on a stock engine.

[lndy650]

it depends but i agree exhausts usually arent much of a power gain. with the 200x there is some gain though because the cobra head pipe is quite a bit bigger. the new 4 stroke bikes and atvs though your lucky to gain a few hp with a full system. that doesnt stop the companies from putting out crazy dyno results though.

[Rob Canadian]

There was a thread years ago about gains on the 200X. Can't remember who did the test(?) Mickey(?)

Dyno runs with a bunch of different exhaust on the 200X. Some had lower HP than stock...

I have heard people putting on a DG pipe and makes tons of power.

[3wheellifer]

If you want your 200x to go significantly faster the easiest way to do so reliably is to shed weight on the bike and on yourself. Any more than a cam pipe and piston and you're splitting hairs for big $ on a bike that will never be that fast.