Hey Guys, I messed up, can it be saved?

[MrConcdid]

I have a 1984 honda 200es, but I bought 1984 84 HONDA ATC 200S 185S OEM FRONT FORKS SHOCKS mistake on ebay ( may be from one of you, lol).
As far as I can tell the axle bolt is a different thread. otherwise they seem to be interchangeable.
So the question is, can I drill though the threads on the 200s forks, and install them on my 200es?

Thanks
MrC.

[hippyplz]

Your es is axle is wide enough with the wheel centered? What are you going to do for the other side?

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[MrConcdid]

I'm just thinking out loud here. I was hoping the axle was long enough if I drilled out the threads I could put the factory nut back on it.
other issue is the top mount, I just realized the 200es a bolt passes through the shock, where as the 200s goes beside it in a detent.
so now it looks like I would have to get the triple trees for 200s.
I think that seals the deal.

MrC.

[floydechoes2000]

They're totally different, you can make 200M forks work on a Big Red fairly easily (except for the rack mounting) but you're correct, the ones you bought would require at least the triple trees as well.

[MrConcdid]

Thanks guys,
I contacted the seller and he said he would gladly take them back ( thanks, if your watching)
The next owner can replace them if they want.
Thanks again
MrC.