I think I've come to the conclusion that the 200ES is about the most perfect ATC ever built.....for me. Shaft drive, dual range, electric start, reverse. Plenty of power but is perfectly at home putin' around.
I finally have a good solid frame, damage repaired. Sandblasted and painted. SO, off we go!
I have two motors and MOST of the parts. If all goes well, I made a trade for another complete one that smokes plus a parts trike I will pick up this weekend. If this one turns out well, i will go all the way through the one I am picking up this weekend and have a pair. One for me and one for the woman. I'll sell my 200E and my 200s Frankenstein build.
Working on the rear end now. Get it cleaned, painted and serviced.
Is there a trick to getting the engines in/out of this model? It was a miserable SOB to get out compared to my 200s. Even with the rear end removed it's a tight fit. I just KNOW I'm gonna scratch my paint when it comes time to reinstall. It's that ONE bracket too. It would slide out easy were it not for one mounting tab.