1983 ATC200X basket case resto-mod

[oldskool83]

new parts are fun

[1stGEN110]

The pictures are probably deceptive due to the rears being mounted and inflated. I went with a 20x11x8 ITP Holeshot on the back and a Kenda front max 23x8x11 in the front! I too feel the motor would lug more than needed with a 22” rear tire. I usually ride dirt trails. Not much rocky stuff around my area, so hopefully the reduced ground clearance won’t hurt! I can’t wait to polish up the front wheel and mount it up!

Been really busy with work so the frame repairs have yet to begin.

I have been researching the performance options of the 230 motor and I think I’m going to go with an Athena 240cc big bore, performance CDI, stock header and possibly port the intake side of the head. That should make for a rock solid reliable engine without overheating issues and hopefully around 20hp!

Still undecided on the carb, probably the stock 200X 24mm PD or maybe a TM28 pumper (if I can get it to fit) I do not plan to chop up the frame to work on a carb. The carb will have to clear the stock frame.

[oldskool83]

22'S are too much for this small motor. new 22's are not like old ballons 22's which weight nothing.

[1stGEN110]

More goodies!

[1stGEN110]

Pretty nice tank, couple of pinholes at the back but pretty straight overall. One decent dent in the right knee area which I’ve already got halfway knocked out. Couple of small divots on top that will get bondoed, the fuel cap is in great shape! The seller adding the rubber was a very nice touch.

I still need to find, or make the special fuel tank bolts that double as the seat mount. They are available on eBay but at $100+ I’ll make my own. Anyone got a spare set for sale?

[Jim mac]

on the fuel tank bolts, I just buy 2 bolts and 2 nuts. screw both bolts in, measure the width between the tank hooks, cut the bolts so it's a little narrower. get some rubber grommets from ace hardware, fit it over the cut bolts. the nuts are used as jam nuts to keep the bolts from backing out. jim

[1stGEN110]

on the fuel tank bolts, I just buy 2 bolts and 2 nuts. screw both bolts in, measure the width between the tank hooks, cut the bolts so it's a little narrower. get some rubber grommets from ace hardware, fit it over the cut bolts. the nuts are used as jam nuts to keep the bolts from backing out. jim

Great idea, that’s very simple and effective! My thought is to center bore the head of an M8 bolt of the correct size, and press a piece of round stock in the bore of the correct size. These really are not that hard to reproduce. I may have a local contact who has an original that I can blueprint. If interested, I can see about making some sets for guys who need them.

[oldskool83]

I can make new fuel tank bolts, any machine shop can if you have a drawing or a sample to provide. I have the drawings to do this. You need to start out of hex stock. Stainless is my call on them. I tend to reproduce or make what I do not have. OEM tank scoops are being remade for me. My 1st set will be hot pink.

I'd sell that stock tank and put a IMS plastic copy on it. They are about $330 plus shipping, or a white oversized clarke $275 shipped. The metal tanks are hard on the knees and always rust and gum up carbs. Metal was just a bad idea all the way around....Honda finally got it right on the last gen 250R using plastic.

That's just me but you can do what you want. I got a white clarke tank

[1stGEN110]

I can make new fuel tank bolts, any machine shop can if you have a drawing or a sample to provide. I have the drawings to do this. You need to start out of hex stock. Stainless is my call on them. I tend to reproduce or make what I do not have. OEM tank scoops are being remade for me. My 1st set will be hot pink.

I'd sell that stock tank and put a IMS plastic copy on it. They are about $330 plus shipping, or a white oversized clarke $275 shipped. The metal tanks are hard on the knees and always rust and gum up carbs. Metal was just a bad idea all the way around....Honda finally got it right on the last gen 250R using plastic.

That's just me but you can do what you want. I got a white clarke tank

I’d love to see a picture of your white Clarke tank on a 200X. I prefer everything about plastic, except the look. The main reason I went metal was to retain the use of the factory tank shrouds, are you adapting your reproduction Pink shrouds to the Clarke or IMS tank? I’d love to have a plastic tank that retains the shrouds, that would be the best of both worlds in my opinion.

Metal tanks do have their drawbacks. Keep them full of fuel and in my case they have been fine. This is what I’ve done on everything from my 86’ 125M to my 72 CB500/4 and they are fine. Ever bang one though and they dent super easy.

[shortline10]

IMS makes a short track tank that uses the factory shrouds . Clark does not .

https://www.justgastanks.com/honda-a...-ims-gas-tank/

[1stGEN110]

Just called IMS, they confirmed their 200X tank does have brass threaded inserts in the front portion so some form of shrouds would work. Crazy that they don’t have any pictures or even a reference blueprint for the tank to show what it looks like?! The tank I bought has some tiny pin holes in the back that can easily be tig welded up. The rest of the metal looks great, so I’ll fix this one and go with it for now. I want to redo the original decals and put a red, white and blue Honda wing back on it!

[oldskool83]

I cold of told you that, so does phase 5 if you can ever find one of them tanks lol I've owned all 3 styles. These are IMS short track red tanks.

[Gumbo]

This is my IMs tank



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[1stGEN110]

I cold of told you that, so does phase 5 if you can ever find one of them tanks lol I've owned all 3 styles. These are IMS short track red tanks.

Ok, you’ve answered one question. That tank looks great! I’ve always had a hard time getting stickers to stay on plastic tanks. I think the purge some vapors through the plastic as the breath, that or they outgas somehow causing the fuel vapors to react with the adhesive of the sticker.

Now, secondly, is that a CR125 or maybe a CR250 in that 200X frame?!?! I bet that is a riot! Sweet bike!

I still dream of a Blaster 200 2t motor or maybe even a KDX200 motor in a 200X frame. That would be an awesome woods weapon.

[1stGEN110]

This is my IMs tank



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Looks nice, I’m guessing the mount bracket is reversed? If I hadn’t found a decent metal tank I’d have certainly considered this route. Thanks for posting the picture, it really is worth 1,000 words!