Input wanted...

[mike1979]

Well what do you guys think, I had a 350x and now a 200x but I still enjoy my 82 atc200 the most. I really want something like it but with a little suspension. I really enjoy the atuoclutch as well. I was thinking of putting this 200x up for trade but I dont know what I want. Anyone have any recomendations? Would a 200x and a 250sx be a fair trade in similar condition? Does the 250sx have the auto clutch? I will put an add in the classifieds if anyone wants to offer a trade.

[TheRealFatShady]

I would say just get a 200s engine, then use that in your 200x frame.

[JohnR.]

Can't you just put the 200 engine in the 200X frame? If the 200x's current engine runs good you could sell that off before taking it out so a prospective buyer would have a chance to hear it run. I think you could also get a 200cc auto clutch Lifan and pop it in the 200X. I'd love to have an auto-X, we talked about in in the early 90's when my buddy's brother had an 86 200X and a 84'ish 200S. If we did it we would have been some of the auto-X pioneers. :lol:

John

[Dirtcrasher]

The 250SX is a fun and mostly bulletproof machine. There are just a few common failure points. I prefer the 86/87 250SX over the earlier because the brake drum seals great and every joint on the swinger/axle tubes has an oring. The o-ring and form-a-gasket #2 seal them up very nice :D

You can put an auto 200CC (even a 185cc) in your 200X chassis and there a blast!

IDK how anyone could own a 350X and go backwards in terms of machine/suspension/displacement; To each there own though..................

GLUCK!

EDIT!! - They CAN be a FAIR trade. But esp. if it's an 85 250SX, it had better be in very nice condition. The diff and associated parts (IE - driveshaft/ripped boot) can be tough to find in nice shape and it's allot of money and some special tools to repair it...... Far more moving parts on a 250SX..........................................

[JohnR.]

Plus with the auto 200X you get disc brakes and better suspension than in the 250SX. Less to go wrong too. Replacing the chain and sprockets a bunch of times is still easier and less costly and easier than redoing that shaft drive set set up even once.

John

[mike1979]

Plus with the auto 200X you get disc brakes and better suspension than in the 250SX. Less to go wrong too. Replacing the chain and sprockets a bunch of times is still easier and less costly and easier than redoing that shaft drive set set up even once.

John

I'm not sure I really want to try to swap motors just for the auto clutch. Which brings me to antother question, is the 200x motor faster than a 200s or any other 200 for that matter?

[Vealmonkey]

Yes, In my experience the 200x is faster. I really think it is because you have better control with the clutch shifting and you loose less power. I also have never been a fan of the 250sx. Some people swear by them though. To me, they are just a maintenance nightmare. But to each their own.

[trikes4life]

I have a an 82 atc200, but up grade the forks to and 83 atc200 setup. If you like that than look for a 85-88 Big red and make it worth your wild.

[mike1979]

From what I hear, I may stay away from the 250sx but I think I really wouldnt mind a Big Red. I think I will also try to stick with the chain driven. Can anyone tell me what years/models are chain driven vs shaft driven?

[Thorpe]

84 was the first year of the shaft drive... 83 and earlier were all hardtails though... The shafty's are great in my opinion. Love my 85 BR