350x barn finds

[Homeless Dave]

So now after having the 86 be my primary rider and slowly working out it’s minor issues, I’m finally turning my attention to the 85.
I scored on a perfect power plant for it. Found what a market place seller thought was an old XR dirt bike motor… it was actually a complete 85 350x engine. Complete with oem carb, throttle housing and cable, kicker, oil cooler, clutch lever and cable, complete wiring harness including handlebar switch and cdi, and a old cobra exhaust (header and muffler). I paid his asking price without hesitation for a grand total of…..$300! On top of that, I scored a near perfect set of oem 86 plastics on eBay for $115.
And I just recently picked up this 200s and decked it out with Honda line stuff I’ve collected (front rack, rear rack, headlight grille, and trailer hitch) and it makes a nice little rig for booting around my small town. It’s about time I have some good deals come my way.




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[Footy]

Thats awesome!

[ScreaminRed]

Nice 200 and what an awesome deal on the complete motor!!! Score!

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[Homeless Dave]

I’m amazed how much fun I’m having putting the old 350s together. I pulled the 85 out of the shed over the weekend (complete with barn dust still from when I bought the pair). It now is a roller with an engine in it. For laughs I hooked up the harness and found it had spark, so I gave it some carb cleaner and actually heard it fire. The moment a project finally breathes some life is always awesome. I know I have a long way to go on it, but I’m stoked to know it’s alive for the first time in 30 years.
I also got a killer deal on one of my favorite tires that are now discontinued. Got a pair of Carlisle trail hawks 24x8x11 that are never mounted for $75.



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[Homeless Dave]

A bit more progress is being made! Got some nerf bars off my old raptor 660 fit onto the 86. Fixed the rear brakes, put a old cobra pipe and header on, jetted it. Also got the 85 it together a bit more. Got some new parts on the way too, white 85R headlight shell, new aluminum desert grab bar, and some other odds and ends. I really like how low the 85 sits, it’s going ice racing this winter. Already have the studded tires on it.I se that I can get a clear plastic tank for these, I might have to get one. I’m currently fixing the only metal tank I have, I cut it apart at the seam, sandblasted it, welded in some patches, and now have to weld it back together. Then it’s onto some minor filler and paint!



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