1985 200x cams!!!!

[Run A muck 200x]

Hi i herd that the XL185 cam is better then the XL200 is this true ??? Thank you for any help!!:drool:

[younganreckless]

Well tht Is a very vague question war kinda power u looking for?

[Run A muck 200x]

Younganreckless can you read i asked about the diffrenes betwen XL185 cam. And a XR200 cam The diffrenes Never asked about what kinda power im looking for!!! vague question aaaammmmm!!! P.S. I forgive you cupcake!!!!!

[Bretmd94]

:wondering

You know, spell check is built in to these forums...

[ironchop]

Younganreckless can you read i asked about the diffrenes betwen XL185 cam. And a XR200 cam The diffrenes Never asked about what kinda power im looking for!!! vague question aaaammmmm!!! P.S. I forgive you cupcake!!!!!

Dude, when someone is trying to help you and you won`t give more specifics or be willing to accept the answer given, you can`t be mad about it....and NO you did not ask about the differences, you asked if it was "better"

you asked this same question in another thread a couple days ago but here it is again for some reason

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?127749-200x


so you seem deadset on an XL185 cam....stick it in and stop asking questions you don`t really want answers to.

there are guys here who have tried everything under the sun to improve a 200X including PROFESSIONAL racers and i can tell you that I have yet to hear a single person on this forum UPGRADE a 200X with an XL185 cam in the 5 years I`ve been reading this forum

Welcome to the forum from one 200X fan to another but you might tone it down a bit and maybe you`ll get somewhere

[Bustos82]

Dude, when someone is trying to help you and you won`t give more specifics or be willing to accept the answer given, you can`t be mad about it....and NO you did not ask about the differences, you asked if it was "better"

you asked this same question in another thread a couple days ago but here it is again for some reason

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?127749-200x

I was going to reply the same thing. He really needs to tone it down.........................................


so you seem deadset on an XL185 cam....stick it in and stop asking questions you don`t really want answers to.

there are guys here who have tried everything under the sun to improve a 200X including PROFESSIONAL racers and i can tell you that I have yet to hear a single person on this forum UPGRADE a 200X with an XL185 cam in the 5 years I`ve been reading this forum

Welcome to the forum from one 200X fan to another but you might tone it down a bit and maybe you`ll get somewhere

I was going to reply the same thing. He really needs to tone it down.........................................

[tri-Z ripper]

Well as Just "common" sense would tell me a 185cc is not going to have nearly as much airflow by lift or length of lift to IMPROVE performance on a motor that is 200cc or they may be just the same not BETTER! that would be my mechanical .2c

[younganreckless]

Did tht guy call me cupcake? Wtf? Tht should be blurred out not cuss words

[Run A muck 200x]

I would like to say im sorry to every one. I was out of line. I was have a bad day put that ant no echsqewes. When i couldnt get the answer i got mad. I am truely sorry. Younganreckless i am sorry for takeing afences to your answer when you where triying to help me out. And im sorry for calling you names. Please forgive me. Thank you. P.S Younganreckless if you ever in wisconsin ill let you ride my trike please forgive me!

[younganreckless]

Haha man it's no biggie,and dirt crasher literally flips on all newbs but he rele knows his shi*

[younganreckless]

And rele please don't call anyone a cupcake

[Jammtee]

back to the point of the question. different cams are made for different ranges. some cams are made for top end power, that is when you are running you trike fast. the cams made for low end are made for pulling. when you go either range you loose a little off of your other range. for example, choosing sprocket. if you go up in the rear you gain more top speed, but it takes longer to get to where you normal speed was. same thang with the cam. i am really shocked that the other members didn't mention this while scalding you. that is the reason your question was rague. the term wasnt intended to harmfull, just informative. as for as which cam, when you find out let me know

[Dirtcrasher]

Did tht guy call me cupcake? Wtf? Tht should be blurred out not cuss words

Hi cupcake :D

OP, we have a ton of threads on an XR200 cam being an upgrade as well as exhaust/air box mods, etc etc. The 185 is going backwards......

[Run A muck 200x]

Thanks dirtcrasher i thought that the XL185 cam would be smaller but im new to these sites and was reading here and there about that the XL185 cam 79-83 was a special one and that it was a little larger but reading always fell short and was just triying to find anyone that might have one handy or know the speces so i didnt buy one and find out im out money for nothing. I have a 85 200x powroll stroker ported 27mm carb and a 218cc piston 66mm 10:1 and looking for a bettet cam.I know its a little much for trail rideing but it workes for me.Thanks for the help.

[mullet_boy]

Quick google search found me this on another forum...

Camshaft Part# 14101-446-000------MSRP---$78.42------Status: Still available from your Honda dealer as of 12/09/04
This camshaft is used in ALL XR versions of the 185 and 200 dirtbikes up to the 2002 model year except the '84-'85XR200R.
1979 XR 185
1980-1984 XR 200
1981-1983 & 1985-2002 XR 200R


Camshaft Part# 14101-437-000-----MSRP---$70.13------Status: Discontinued at one point but currently available in limited Qty as of 12/04
This camshaft is used exclusively in the dual sport bikes and has a higher lift and duration than the XR version camshafts.
1979-1984 XL 125S
1979-1983 XL 185S
1983-1984 XL 200R

So yes, the xl185 does have the better of the stock cams. Either way if your bike already has the upgrades you listed, I'd look into a megacycle or web cam. You won't be disappointed.

[Run A muck 200x]

Thanks mullet boy do you think there is any trueth to that thanks for the thoughts

[oscarmayer]

if you want for sure performacne gains, go do a google search for web cams and get a stage 1 or 2. the stage 1 is mid grade and much better than xr200 but it's 2Xs the cost. it will how ever work on stock vavle springs and such and stocker rockers. stage 2, not 100% but it may also work on stocker stuff. the site tells ya.

here I'll be nice since you appologized.
http://www.webcamshafts.com/index_blank.html?pages/vehicle_search.html

use the drop downs to find the 200x stuff. it's about $132 for the cam average.. yea stay with stage 1 unless you wanna replace valve springs too.

[mullet_boy]

I believe that to be true. I was pretty sure I'd read the 185 cam was better on more than one occasion, but I've slept since then so I googled it to be sure. But honestly man, look into a web or a megacycle, they're awesome. Dollar for dollar it's probably your best bet. If your anywhere near needing a top end rebuild you might look into replacing your 10:1 piston with a 12:1 and running one of the hotter cams they offer for some more serious power. That would most likely require heavier springs as well but I think webcams offers them for around 20 bucks to use with your stock retainers.