Flat Track 200x

[yaegerb]

Hello all,
This has been an ongoing project for about two years now. I have built many trikes in the past, mostly 200x's and air fooler 250r's. I think this will be my last 200x as I probably won't be able to top this one. Anyway, it's far from being finished and will likely take another two years but I thought that I would share my progress to date and allow you all to give feedback. This started out with a clean OEM idea but then morphed into a flat tracker. I will periodically update this thread with pics as I complete the stages of the build. A special thanks to Garris Engineering, CT racing, Powroll, shortline10, BKM, xrider, radrandy, Xowner, billygolightly and St. Louis chroming for all of the help with my questions and work.

Below is a list of the work that I have completed to date. I will add more to this list as my stages are complete


1984 200x Frame:
Powder coated Honda Red
Parking break tabs trimmed for carb fitment

Steering:
Triples - St. Louis Chroming
Steering Bearings - All Balls
Bar: Renthal Carmichael Bend, 7/8

Controls:
Throttle: 400EX thumb throttle with Moose Mfg. anodized red cover
Kill Switch: FLY products kill button (replaces OEM on/off engine control)
Throttle cable: Custom Terry Cable Mfg. throttle cable
Tether: Pro Design
Clutch Perch: Moose quick adjust perch
Clutch Cable: MotionPro Mfg.
Levers: Hondaline shorty's
Grips: ODI 120MM Rogue

Motor
6MM stroke (Stroke: 64MM) -Powroll
12:1 Piston Kit (Bore: 66MM) - Powroll
Mid-range cam - Powroll
High Strength Cam Chain - Powroll
HD Springs and Ti-retainers - Powroll
Dirt Digger Clutch - Barnett clutches
3 angle valve grind plus port and polish - CT Racing
Ground Rockers/Flash Chrome - Web Cams
Lightened Flywheel
Heavy Duty kickstarter gear kit
NOS shift forks
NOS 3rd gear


Air
Stock Airbox, Uni filter with outerwears
DG racing air duct modification

Exhaust
Dual diameter header with Aluminum Megaphone - Powroll

Fuel/Carb
Fuel: Sunoco 110 (ONLY)
Carb: 28MM Mikuni - Powroll
Intake: 1986 XR200R intake manifold


Wheels/Suspension
Front Hub: 1986 200x hub
Front Suspension: Stock Showa/Progressive Suspension Mfg. spring kit
Front Tire: Hoosier MX front - 18.5x6.0x10
Front Wheel: 10" front wheel
Rear Hubs: Stock
Rear Suspension: Stock Showa/ New seals and nitrogen charge
Rear Tires: Hoosier flat track and tourist trophy (TT) - 16.0x8.5x8
Rear Wheels: 8x8 "Rock" beadlock with red powder coated lock rings
Swingarm / Shock linkage: WestCoast +2 / Chromoly swingarm link
All balls bearings (swingarm-rear)
Delrin Bushings (swingarm-front, pivot bushings)
Axle: Finishline +6

Drive
Chain: D.I.D. 520 x-ring Chain
Front Sprocket: PBI Mfg. - 13 tooth
Rear Sprocket: PBI Mfg. - 36 tooth

Brakes
Rear: Stock Caliper/OEM pads/custom stainless steel brake line
Front: Stock Caliper/OEM pads/custom stainless steel brake line

Other:
Seat: Custom seat by Cosmic Quads
Rear Grab Bar: PRM
Front Fender: 1986 ATC 250R Maier
Tank Shrouds: Maier Super Scoops
Rear Fenders: Reproduction Dean Sundahl Racing Products (SRP) Low Profile Fenders
Number Plate: Reproduction UFO

Here are some of the pictures to date. I tried to put them in chronological order. Enjoy! I definitely have!

[dcreel]

Awesome!! It looks great..

[atc007]

Gorgeous!! Nice pieces!

[200xman123]

looks great! your doing what i wish i had the money to :/ haha i guess ill stick with a 12:1 piston for now good luck!

[torque]

very nice build brendon. glad to see ya make it over here.

[yaegerb]

Thanks Jarret! Glad to be here.

[shortline10]

Looking good !!!!

[dirtface]

Can't wait to see it done. Keep us updated. Is the Westcoast shock mount cracked?

[bkm]

Looks great Brendon. Can't wait to see it done.

[yaegerb]

Can't wait to see it done. Keep us updated. Is the Westcoast shock mount cracked?

Good eye, yep its cracked. Mike at HRE is either going to repair the original or make me a new link. I am sending it out to him Monday morning

[yaegerb]

Well, got the motor buttoned up today. I still need to set the valve lash and torque the kickstarter bolt, but other than that it should be in the frame next weekend. Pics below.

[Buster Brown]

Real nice work. This will be fun to watch come together. Thanks for sharing!

[T3 LOPES]

Very nice. Who did you have back cut the kicker gears? I sent a set out to murdoc racing but they cld not do the kicker gears.

[atc007]

Now THAT is a beautiful bullet !!! Nice work!

[yaegerb]

Now THAT is a beautiful bullet !!! Nice work!

Thank you Sir!

[yaegerb]

Very nice. Who did you have back cut the kicker gears? I sent a set out to murdoc racing but they cld not do the kicker gears.

My local machine shop here in St. Louis did the back-cuts. Their business is called Phase III machine shop. They had never done it before so I gave them some pics from a thread started by Bryan Raffa a couple years back. When I got them back they were perfect. If you want, you can send them to me and I will see if they will do yours as well.

Thanks for the comments!

[yaegerb]

Well, I couldn't let the motor just sit on my bench last night...I got the bug so I threw her in.

[jrush]

Very nice!!!

[willreed03]

Wow that looks awesome! I really like the fork brace! Is that a custom one off piece or is that an old school item? Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Xowner]

So your using my 10 inch rim on the 83-85 200x? How? Using a 86-87 200x hub? Please get some pictures i have had a lot of people asking me if they fit! Sweet build man!!!

[tulsamike3434]

Boy that's going to be a nice trike when your done!

[yaegerb]

Wow that looks awesome! I really like the fork brace! Is that a custom one off piece or is that an old school item? Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks for the compliments! The fork brace is an NOS item I scored off of EBAY.

[yaegerb]

So your using my 10 inch rim on the 83-85 200x? How? Using a 86-87 200x hub? Please get some pictures i have had a lot of people asking me if they fit! Sweet build man!!!

No problem sir, pics below.


Take 1 awesome wheel courtesy of Xowner 143477 , then add in a 1986 200x front hub (that will be getting a color match powdercoat soon..LOL) 143478 , and you get a perfect fit! 143479

Hope this helps!

Brendon

[T3 LOPES]

My local machine shop here in St. Louis did the back-cuts. Their business is called Phase III machine shop. They had never done it before so I gave them some pics from a thread started by Bryan Raffa a couple years back. When I got them back they were perfect. If you want, you can send them to me and I will see if they will do yours as well.

Thanks for the comments! Thanks Brenden. If i do decide to get a few done i will let you know.

[pipeline triker]

Looking very nice.

[Xowner]

No problem sir, pics below.


Take 1 awesome wheel courtesy of Xowner 143477 , then add in a 1986 200x front hub (that will be getting a color match powdercoat soon..LOL) 143478 , and you get a perfect fit! 143479

Hope this helps!

Brendon

And that bolts to the 85 200x forks and the brake caliper fits?

[yaegerb]

[QUOTE=Xowner;1109797]And that bolts to the 85 200x forks and the brake caliper fits?[/QUOTE

Good question. I haven't gotten to those two parts yet. As soon as the hub get's back from powdercoating I will do a test fit and let you know. I only got as far as to make sure the hub fits the wheel. I will do some test fitting of the hub to the forks in the next couple of weeks and let you know.

[bkm]

[QUOTE=Xowner;1109797]And that bolts to the 85 200x forks and the brake caliper fits?[/QUOTE

Good question. I haven't gotten to those two parts yet. As soon as the hub get's back from powdercoating I will do a test fit and let you know. I only got as far as to make sure the hub fits the wheel. I will do some test fitting of the hub to the forks in the next couple of weeks and let you know.I'm glad your the one trying this first:D. Can you pm me the info on who you use to coat your hub and the $.

[yaegerb]

And that bolts to the 85 200x forks and the brake caliper fits?

OK, I test fit everything tonight so I can get the hub out for powdercoating. This is the second try since I had my spacers on backwards..LOL Anyway, the 86 hub DOES fit with all of the 1st gen components (axle, spacers, bearings, seals, etc. This issue now is I have to shave a little bit of of the outside edge of the caliper.

[stroberts22]

You got your spacers flip flopped. That one spacer in the picture goes on the other side.

[yaegerb]

You got your spacers flip flopped. That one spacer in the picture goes on the other side.

Lol! Thank you, that would likely mean it will fit. It was a late night with no beer.

[2222tecate]

you forgot to mount the clutch cable holder to the case. heads up

[yaegerb]

Yep, i spent yesterday polishing parts its on there now. There is a bunch of pieces still missing. Thanks!

[yaegerb]

Alright, got the hub on and filed down the caliper and it all fits like a glove. Now off to powder coating.

[shortline10]

Looks good !!! I knew you could figure it out :lol:




Alright, got the hub on and filed down the caliper and it all fits like a glove. Now off to powder coating.

[yaegerb]

Thanks to Matt M. for the 200x aftermarket intake! I couldn't wait to clean it up!

Before and after

[atc007]

VERY NICE !!! Now check your email for a cpl pics : ( ,,lol

[bkm]

Thanks to Matt M. for the 200x aftermarket intake! I couldn't wait to clean it up!

Before and afterDamn Brendon that looks sweet. Is this the intake we talked about on Saturday?

[yaegerb]

Yes sir, I love how nice aluminum comes out!

[shortline10]

Nice !!! I guess you must have talked sweeter to him than I did :lol:
Did you get the carb to?



Thanks to Matt M. for the 200x aftermarket intake! I couldn't wait to clean it up!

Before and after

[yaegerb]

Nice !!! I guess you must have talked sweeter to him than I did :lol:
Did you get the carb to?

Lol, hey Mike. Yeah I guess I spoke sweet nothings. I didn't pick up the carb since I already have the 28mm roundslide.

[yaegerb]

Hey all,
I just got the intake, carburetor and stock air box all mounted and test fit. It looks like I am going to have to port match the intake to the head, but I can tell you I now know why guys didn't run the stock air box and just stuck the filter on the end of the carb. What a PITA!!! It seems that my patience won out and I persevered...(a butane torch and increasing larger sockets help as well...LOL) I also had to cut the top e-brake frame mount off and the carburetor finally fit and it is tight! Pics below.

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[shortline10]

The mikuni / stock air box combo is almost impossible to jet , they just dont like the restriction of that air box intake boot . Looks good !!!!



Hey all,
I just got the intake, carburetor and stock air box all mounted and test fit. It looks like I am going to have to port match the intake to the head, but I can tell you I now know why guys didn't run the stock air box and just stuck the filter on the end of the carb. What a PITA!!! It seems that my patience won out and I persevered...(a butane torch and increasing larger sockets help as well...LOL) I also had to cut the top e-brake frame mount off and the carburetor finally fit and it is tight! Pics below.

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[atc007]

Looking beautiful Brendon!

[yaegerb]

Thanks guys! I found a local dyno shop and the guy said he would help me tune the bike. I sure hope he can get it tuned with the airbox! If not, looks like I will have to get a K&N and hang it off the back :)

[yaegerb]

Hi All,
This week I got a bunch of parts in and made some good progress with the build. I put progressive springs in the front forks and also polished the down tubes and fork caps. I also got my hoosier tire mounted to the front rim. I think it looks pretty good. Pics below.

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[200]

Was there a reason you put the tire on the way you did or is that the direction of rotation.

[yaegerb]

I was waiting for someone to ask about that...LOL. If you go to Hoosier's website, it states that there tires must be mounted with the serial number towards the infield of the track, so that being said that is how I had to mount it. I didn't like it at first but its growing on me :)

Here is the info from Hoosiertire.com

ROTATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TIRES WITHOUT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

Every Hoosier race tire has a four character serial code embossed into ONE sidewall of the tire.

CIRCLE TRACK RACING TIRES: (Includes both dirt and asphalt tires)
Hoosier tires must be mounted with the serial code located toward the infield.

[200]

Ohhhh i see that makes sence easier to read i guess.

[bkm]

Pics don't do this bike justice, you really have to see it in person to appreciate it.

[torque]

looking good brandon. have you fired that monster up yet?

[yaegerb]

Nope, not yet....probably be late july to mid august for its maiden firing :)

[200X FT]

What size is that Hoosier? Was looking towards a Kenda Speedracer for the front of mine after I get the 10" wheel, but that Hoosier looks a lot nicer and is probably 2-ply. Speedracers are 4 and 6 ply. One more question, did that tire cost a lot?

[yaegerb]

What size is that Hoosier? Was looking towards a Kenda Speedracer for the front of mine after I get the 10" wheel, but that Hoosier looks a lot nicer and is probably 2-ply. Speedracers are 4 and 6 ply. One more question, did that tire cost a lot?

The tire is a 18.5 x 6 x 10

Cost was 55 + 15 shipping

[riverrat]

Where did you get that tire? Does it come in hard and soft compounds?

Looks great!

[yaegerb]

Where did you get that tire? Does it come in hard and soft compounds?

Looks great!

Thank you, I got it from hoosier racing tires. The compound is a t10 which is right in the middle of their soft to hard compounds. If you go to their website you can see all this info. Thanks again!

[torque]

The mikuni / stock air box combo is almost impossible to jet , they just dont like the restriction of that air box intake boot . Looks good !!!!

dam shortline. i sure could pick your brain, seems your are the authority when it comes to these bikes.
every time you post i about one of these srtoked bike i sit up and listen.

brandon looks like you can use that other intake if you are going to use a k&n filter pod now

[Mr. Clean]

Looks Great!!! Love the Hoosier!!!

What is the deal with Monte Carlo SS???? Need some details please and some pics!!

[yaegerb]

Thank you! I wish I had a dollar for everyone that asks me about the Monte. My best buddy was down from Kansas City that weekend helping me get the front end finished up. Its his Monte and he's had it since he was a Junior in highschool and I am pretty sure its an '87. He has done a complete restoration on it and its his daily driver. Its still stock (automatic / 305), numbers matching and is a true head turner.

[Big Mike]

Monte SS is such a cool car. All my buddies had them in high school. There was 2 whites ones, a burgundy one, a black one, and a blue one in the mix all 86 or 87s

[dragondude]

Honestly, how much would you charge to sand blast/paint the engine? I'm saving to have my 200x rebuilt so if i'm going to spend money on a full top end rebuild i want the bike looking nice, if you could PM me what you might charge. thanks

[curtis slawson]

hey was just wondering what kind of paint you used for your motor thanks

[atc007]

Looks Great!!! Love the Hoosier!!!

What is the deal with Monte Carlo SS???? Need some details please and some pics!!

Not to Hi jack your thread Brandon. More like bumping a great one! .. I had a 88 SS in Burgundy ,every option. great car... had 7248 miles when I traded her for a 88 IROC 5.7 Every option. Then the 89 Vette,, Irocs my favorite ,hands down.! Somewhere around here I have a pic of my SS graduation night.

[yaegerb]

hey was just wondering what kind of paint you used for your motor thanks
Hey curtis, I used Pj1 high temp matte black paint.

[yaegerb]

Honestly, how much would you charge to sand blast/paint the engine? I'm saving to have my 200x rebuilt so if i'm going to spend money on a full top end rebuild i want the bike looking nice, if you could PM me what you might charge. thanks

PM sent. Let me know.

[yaegerb]

Not to Hi jack your thread Brandon. More like bumping a great one! .. I had a 88 SS in Burgundy ,every option. great car... had 7248 miles when I traded her for a 88 IROC 5.7 Every option. Then the 89 Vette,, Irocs my favorite ,hands down.! Somewhere around here I have a pic of my SS graduation night.

Yes sir Bill. I love that car as well. He wont sell it!! Lol!

[spaghetti]

Itching to see this finished. I got the shivers when I saw the pic with the front tire mounted in front of the Monte Carlo, too much cool for one pic!

[yaegerb]

Well, I have waited 2.5 years to find my Powroll exhaust and I finally have it thanks to xrider (Thank you sir!). I also got in all my chromed parts. Only thing left is to finally get the shock sent out and get some rear tires and rims to make this a roller. Enjoy.

[xrider]

Anytime and Glad to see that it went to a good home. Who did your chrome for you? the Westcoast swingarm looks awesome.


Well, I have waited 2.5 years to find my Powroll exhaust and I finally have it thanks to xrider (Thank you sir!). I also got in all my chromed parts. Only thing left is to finally get the shock sent out and get some rear tires and rims to make this a roller. Enjoy.

[yaegerb]

Anytime and Glad to see that it went to a good home. Who did your chrome for you? the Westcoast swingarm looks awesome.

Thank you! Saint Louis Plating has done all my chrome to date. Their work is very good!

[bkm]

Pretty sweet man. My phone doesn't receive very good pics so I couldn't really see how nice everything turned out.

[shortline10]

Wow look at that !!!!! Purty for sure Brendon .

[torque]

good score with the powroll exhaust im tad jealous the chrome looks awesome too

[yaegerb]

Pretty sweet man. My phone doesn't receive very good pics so I couldn't really see how nice everything turned out.

Thanks brother. The swinger couldn't have been possible without ya!

[sinsayers]

Great job Yaegerb, I hope to one day have my X that clean. Keep up the good work

[200xman123]

looking great!!! love the detail what pipe are you running

[yaegerb]

looking great!!! love the detail what pipe are you running

Thank you! I am running a Powroll dual-diameter racing header w/ Megaphone silencer. Took me 2.5 years to find one and now I am in the process of restoring it. I have about 1.5 years left of work to do on it, just due to the fact that the old school racing parts are so hard to find!

[200xman123]

sounds like it is going to put out some power to! it will be such a gem when shes finished id put it in my living room lol

[shortline10]

1.5 years left :lol: so that puts us at Christmas 2014 !!!! Don't think I can wait that long Brendon .


Thank you! I am running a Powroll dual-diameter racing header w/ Megaphone silencer. Took me 2.5 years to find one and now I am in the process of restoring it. I have about 1.5 years left of work to do on it, just due to the fact that the old school racing parts are so hard to find!

[yaegerb]

1.5 years left :lol: so that puts us at Christmas 2014 !!!! Don't think I can wait that long Brendon .

Me neither Mike...LOL. I have some really cool stuff in store for this towards the end of the build. I'll keep you on the edge of your seat until the last reveal ;)

[yaegerb]

sounds like it is going to put out some power to! it will be such a gem when shes finished id put it in my living room lol

I hope so. I would like to get 20-25 RWHP but that may be a long shot. The best power I have actually seen in a 1st gen 200x is xrider's with a supertrapp pipe. I hope to have mine dyno'd this fall. I am keeping my fingers crossed :)

[yaegerb]

Hey All,
Got the bearings/stickers, in/on the swinger and got it mounted up. Also got the finishline axle in and I scored an old school universal racing chain tensioner for the 200x/250R. The shock will be back next week along with an HD spring I got off EBAY :naughty:

This weekend I will be re-packing my powroll exhaust and polishing the megaphone. Pics to come. I just got the head pipe back from ceramic coating and it looks sick.

All it needs now is some shoes for the rear-end and I do believe we will have a roller :)

[xrider]

I hope so. I would like to get 20-25 RWHP but that may be a long shot. The best power I have actually seen in a 1st gen 200x is xrider's with a supertrapp pipe. I hope to have mine dyno'd this fall. I am keeping my fingers crossed :)

Looking good and I would say 20 - 25 rwhp is realistic. On a side note, Mickey Dunlap is picking mine up Monday for his new 252 Big Bore project. 30 HP here I come :naughty:

[yaegerb]

Looking good and I would say 20 - 25 rwhp is realistic. On a side note, Mickey Dunlap is picking mine up Monday for his new 252 Big Bore project. 30 HP here I come :naughty:

Very Nice! I can't wait to see the RWHP gains you get with it.

[Team ATC]

awesome project cant wait to see it finished

[jon jon]

lets see some more pics..

[torque]

very nice brendon. that bike is going to be to nice to race

[userj8670]

Just curious what you did to paint the motor or what you used?

[yaegerb]

Just curious what you did to paint the motor or what you used?

I sandblasted the motor in my cabinet with 120 grit glass bead. Then I hand-sanded the cases with 320 grit. After that I used a light coat of header primer from Summit racing and then I finished it off with a couple coats of PJ1 fast black, also from summit. After that I polished the cooling fins just like from the factory.

[yaegerb]

very nice brendon. that bike is going to be to nice to race

agreed...LOL thanks for the compliments. HD Spring is coming in today!!!

[userj8670]

I sandblasted the motor in my cabinet with 120 grit glass bead. Then I hand-sanded the cases with 320 grit. After that I used a light coat of header primer from Summit racing and then I finished it off with a couple coats of PJ1 fast black, also from summit. After that I polished the cooling fins just like from the factory.

Its looks great! Just curious - why didn't you go with powdercoating the cases?

[yaegerb]

Didn't want to spend the money at the time. Looking back it would have been cool to powdercoat the motor and someday I probably will. I am planning on keeping this beauty for the long haul :)

[atc007]

Its looks great! Just curious - why didn't you go with powdercoating the cases?

LMAO! I think,,that is THE prettiest 200x Engine I have EVER seen!! Well,,,maybe 2nd to my Porcupine : ) jk...

[userj8670]

Didn't want to spend the money at the time. Looking back it would have been cool to powdercoat the motor and someday I probably will. I am planning on keeping this beauty for the long haul :) I hope so - with the old school parts and the time and money it makes sense that you should! Love them piwroll decals to! Might have to ask where ya got em :). Please keep us up to date with pix as its my wallpaper

[yaegerb]

I hope so - with the old school parts and the time and money it makes sense that you should! Love them piwroll decals to! Might have to ask where ya got em :). Please keep us up to date with pix as its my wallpaper

Thanks for the compliments! Like I said in an earlier post, the final stages of this build are what's going to set this bike apart so stay tuned. I got the Powroll decals with my stroker crank that I ordered from them back in 2010. As of now they are discontinued. I will probably give them a call at some point to see if they have made any more :)

[JasonB]

looking great man! This thread needs more pictures lol

[200]

any update on the 200x

[bkm]

any update on the 200xHe came away from the bkm shop tonight with a few more pieces to the puzzle. Now he just needs to get to work.:D

[yaegerb]

Yep, bryan hooked me up tonight with some great pieces and he's finishing up some powdercoating on the last of my parts! Ordered my jets for the carb, got all my brake pieces and got the pipe polished and back on. Also getting some special washers being machined for my rear progressive baja spring. My laundry list is starting to be whittled down. I will have some pics later next week. Thanks again Bryan! You da man!

[bkm]

No problem Bro. Tonight was just what the doctor ordered. Its been a long couple of weeks to say the least.

[bkm]

No problem Bro. Tonight was just what the doctor ordered. Its been a long couple of weeks to say the least.Boy if that doesn't sound gay I don't know what does?:lol::lol:

It must of been that fu fu beer you brought over.:lol::lol::postwhore

[yaegerb]

Lol...I had to re-read your post. It does sound a bit suspicious ;)

[Dirtcrasher]

IDK how I missed this thread. Looks great!!

[atc007]

No problem Bro. Tonight was just what the doctor ordered. Its been a long couple of weeks to say the least.

GOOODD thing I know you both better!!!!! LMAO,,that was awesome Bryan.

[bkm]

GOOODD thing I know you both better!!!!! LMAO,,that was awesome Bryan.It was a great night. We sat around staring at my bikes and talked stupid for about three hours. It was a welcome change of pace compared to what I have been through lately. It was also nice to get him a few parts out of the junk buckets I have laying around. I can't wait to see him get this thing done. The pictures really do it no justice until you see it up close.

[yaegerb]

It was awesome. I got the gas tank mounts some brake line holders and other odds and ends that I will share with you all in a few weeks ;)

[yaegerb]

Hey All,
You asked for pics, so I have been documenting my progress recently. I have been playing some "mad scientist" and have been putting together little bits here and there.

Carburetor Work
Got all of my jets in from Sudco the other day along with my custom Terry cable.
Rear Fenders
Bryan (BKM) let me "borrow" his rear low profile 200x race fenders so I could clean them up and see if they would work.
Front Brakes
Got my front brake master and caliper rebuilt and back on the bike.

Pics Below.
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[atc007]

Why's she stuck in the corner,,,has she been naughty??!

[yaegerb]

Why's she stuck in the corner,,,has she been naughty??!

Oh yeah, very naughty...LOL. She has to stay there so my fiance can park her car in the garage. I take her out in the middle of the garage to work on her. I really need a shop!!!

[yaegerb]

Hi All,
I just got my seat back from Tammy at Cosmic Quad's and once again its a winner in my book. She does excellent work! I went ahead and did put the seat on the fenders to see what it is going to look like and I like it! Next step is to finish sanding the fenders and then go and get some 3M white vinyl to cover them with. Pics below.

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[jays375]

Very nice!So close don't know how you can stand not button it up and try it out.You definately want everything perfect and are on the the right track.

[yaegerb]

Very nice!So close don't know how you can stand not button it up and try it out.You definately want everything perfect and are on the the right track.

Thanks Jays! I agree, its very close and I am getting anxious. I got a the rest of my controls coming in next week and am saving my pennies for my rear tires and wheels. :)

[torque]

Dam!!!!!!!!

[M.Pargiello]

Awesome build!

[bkm]

Umm, you got the numbers wrong on the seat, why does it say 218?:lol:

[yaegerb]

Umm, you got the numbers wrong on the seat, why does it say 218?:lol:

LOL, you know why it says 218!

[userj8670]

Looking great buddy! Im also anxious to see this build completed

[stroberts22]

I'd would keep the 218 under your hat for the sleeper effect. When you blast past em in a 200x they won't know why. If you got it on the seat they will know.

[torque]

a bike this cool, i would be pretty hard believing was stock

[yaegerb]

yeah, I just thought it was something different. Shannon, I thought about the sleeper effect, but I also thought it was unique to have the actual CC's on the seat since I had never seen it before. At least if it beats anything, they will know why :)

[Rebel Customs]

b o r i n g....

ahhh just kidding! That is sick man! Looks like she is ready to run! Hey brendon not to be a tard but is your front tire on backwards? :crazy:

Lookin great bud!

[yaegerb]

Nope its on correctly, just looks backwards.

[Rebel Customs]

Nope its on correctly, just looks backwards.

Hence why I asked :D

[200xman123]

any more news on the 200x? have you fired it up yet?

[lazybiker79]

Thats a sick 200X you have :D

[yaegerb]

any more news on the 200x? have you fired it up yet?

I am having some custom parts made right now and the machine shop is being VERY slow. I should have some more updates in a few weeks.

[yaegerb]

Thats a sick 200X you have :D

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[yaegerb]

Hey All,
Over the past couple weeks I got all the controls on. I didn't like the tether and stop switch being so close together, so I placed the tether under the cross bar (Pic 2/3). Also, I didn't like the black cover on my 400EX thumb throttle so I got a moose red anodized one (Pic 4). I then went ahead and put on a PRM rear grab bar on the rear. Also, I just got my Baja progressive shock spring back from BKM. The color is flat white and I think it looks great!

Pics below:

[oldskool83]

looks good boss.

[userj8670]

Looking great! Although im suprised you dont have a front master cyl. guard on that bad boy yet!

[yaegerb]

Looking great! Although im suprised you dont have a front master cyl. guard on that bad boy yet!

I have a chromed one. Its a PITA to take on and off when you are adjusting, moving the controls around, etc., so I will mount it last :)

[yaegerb]

Hi All,
Over the past couple of weeks I got the front 250R fender on and got the aftermarket super scoops mounted. I also got the wheels and tires finished up. Thanks once again to BKM, great work!

Next up is the chain, wiring, and some other custom odds and ends that I need to finish up. Its about 94% there and I am getting anxious to fire this beast up.

[zmpolaristech]

Exceptional build man! I REALY like the attitude of that little Honda! She looks MEAN! Great attention to detail. AWSOME!

[yaegerb]

Exceptional build man! I REALY like the attitude of that little Honda! She looks MEAN! Great attention to detail. AWSOME!

Thank you very much! It has definitely been a great project to work on.

[jays375]

Okay I give,you have to fire that thing up!I know that isn't how you work.You want it perfect before you start it.Looking GOOD!

[dcreel]

It looks amazing!! I hope to check it out in person someday.. Super clean build.

[yaegerb]

Thanks Doug! Hope you can see it sometime as well. I am trying to find out if I can make it down to st. Joe for the ride in early november. Maybe we can meet up then.

[D-dub]

This is definitely the most beautiful 200x iv ever seen!..certainly top tier material

[atc007]

Impeccable work Brendon. Awesome job !

[yaegerb]

Thanks D-Dub and Bill! I think it turned out pretty slick. I am trying to get it wrapped up before November :)

[userj8670]

Sweet Jesus thats purttty!

[Rebel Customs]

Good gawd that looks amazing!

[yaegerb]

Well, After 2.5 years its alive! Got the chain, nerf bars and all the wiring (with the help of my dad) completed this weekend. Below is the most recent pic of the bike with me and my dad standing behind it.

As soon as I figure out how to get videos loaded on this site I will update this thread with the links to the initial start up. Only a few more tweaks here and there and the bike will be 100%

[jays375]

Great News!That is one really nice 200X!You did a excellent job!Can't wait to hear it.

[riverrat]

That may be my favorite 200x I've ever seen. Great job.

[torque]

brendan my friend you are an artist. that is one sweet bike. congrats on the build.

cant wait to see the dyno numbers.

speaking for the rest of the guys here we need more pics.

[yaegerb]

thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. I still have little odds and ends to put on. Number plate is coming in next week and I have to get my white vinyl on order for my rear plastic. I will take a bunch of "glamor shots" when its all together.

[yaegerb]

Hello All,
Been a while since I posted progress as its been a busy fall / winter. I got some time recently to make a few updates / changes to the 200x. Around Halloween I got a chance to purchase some SRP low profile fenders and I jumped on it. They need some work and once I save up some pennies I am going to get them completely re-glassed and painted in white to match the front fender and tank shrouds. I also put on my front number plate and numbers (Thanks John and Mike). I also have the carb dialed in as close as I can get it. I will likely be taking it in to my dyno guy this spring. Pictures below.

[M.Pargiello]

That trike is beautiful

[mooseknuckle]

Great looking trike, keep up the good work. Looking foward to fiture pics. Or netter yet, future vids! Thanks for the thread!

[Afrothunderkat]

Why are 83-85 200x motors preferred over 86-87?

When I see that CDI on the left side motor, all i can think is 200s.


Sick rig though! Bet it sounds GREAT!

[yaegerb]

Why are 83-85 200x motors preferred over 86-87?

When I see that CDI on the left side motor, all i can think is 200s.


Sick rig though! Bet it sounds GREAT!

Thanks! In my experience, there are more aftermarket goodies for the 1st gen's than the second. Yes, it does sound great. probably the loudest 200x I have heard to date :)

[oldskool83]

what are ya gonna do about the rear fender? paint them or polish them up to a shine?

[yaegerb]

what are ya gonna do about the rear fender? paint them or polish them up to a shine?

I found a guy here in St. Louis that does Fiberglass boat repair work. I took the fenders over to him to get a quote on having them sanded and reglassed to original condition. Needless to say, it isn't cheap, so I am saving my pennies and should have the fenders complete mid-late summer. They will be painted gloss white to match the shrouds and front fender.

[Dirtcrasher]

Really great job on every aspect; Awesome machine!!

[shortline10]

Yep the powroll pipes are LOUD ........



Thanks! In my experience, there are more aftermarket goodies for the 1st gen's than the second. Yes, it does sound great. probably the loudest 200x I have heard to date :)

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks! In my experience, there are more aftermarket goodies for the 1st gen's than the second. Yes, it does sound great. probably the loudest 200x I have heard to date :)

Yes, your correct. The geometry of the 86/87 seemed to change the game; Many improvements.

I've been able to get cams/carbs/extended axles/ different intakes etc etc.

But, I don't have to be worried about internal kickstarter guts. (I still think an engineer got THAT wrong!)

I had an 85 and IMHO, the 86/87 seemed to act like a 350X handling wise.

Not to mention that it's the easiest valve adjustable I have ever seen......

[yaegerb]

Yes, your correct. The geometry of the 86/87 seemed to change the game; Many improvements.

I've been able to get cams/carbs/extended axles/ different intakes etc etc.

But, I don't have to be worried about internal kickstarter guts. (I still think an engineer got THAT wrong!)

I had an 85 and IMHO, the 86/87 seemed to act like a 350X handling wise.

Not to mention that it's the easiest valve adjustable I have ever seen......



I have heard the handling characteristics are like you said (much like a 350x) and I agree that the kickstarter is much improved on the 86-87. I would like to ring the neck of the engineer that designed that setup on the first gen. I occasionally still have issues with my kicker and the super high compression combo.

[TheBlueWale]

The Honda TR200, aka fatcat also has a similar setup with the valves being easy to adjust, they look like the same cylinders


Yes, your correct. The geometry of the 86/87 seemed to change the game; Many improvements.

I've been able to get cams/carbs/extended axles/ different intakes etc etc.

But, I don't have to be worried about internal kickstarter guts. (I still think an engineer got THAT wrong!)

I had an 85 and IMHO, the 86/87 seemed to act like a 350X handling wise.

Not to mention that it's the easiest valve adjustable I have ever seen......

[Afrothunderkat]

Thanks! In my experience, there are more aftermarket goodies for the 1st gen's than the second. Yes, it does sound great. probably the loudest 200x I have heard to date :)

Makes sense, I've only seen one 87 200x. Guy wanted $1000. At the time, all I had was $800! Shame too, said he'd take it, but never returned my calls.

[fire1]

Just read entire thread again ....awesome machine!

[ShaftDrive225dx]

Beautiful havn't seen anything even close to it! I my self am from Washinton st. the Yakima area... I recently purchased a 1985 200x all stock, great shape one owner titled bike, i was thinking about leaving her stock but after seeing yours and a couple others i might want to go all out i dont know yet. Any how sorry to keep ranting, your bike looks sweet, here is a couple pics of mine!

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[yaegerb]

Beautiful havn't seen anything even close to it! I my self am from Washinton st. the Yakima area... I recently purchased a 1985 200x all stock, great shape one owner titled bike, i was thinking about leaving her stock but after seeing yours and a couple others i might want to go all out i dont know yet. Any how sorry to keep ranting, your bike looks sweet, here is a couple pics of mine!

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Looks like a great platform to start with. Have fun and send me a pm if you have any questions.

[ShaftDrive225dx]

Looks like a great platform to start with. Have fun and send me a pm if you have any questions.[/QUOTE]

Thank you i appreciate it!

[oldskool83]

Nice bike, all out is gonna cast ya some bank I can attest to that, its been said 200X's are the most expensive way to go slow lol. I just like them, but not stock only modified.

[wide'n'low]

looks great yaegerb, glad to see my finishline axle went to a highend build like this! I hope this thing hauls ass, I know mine did with the Curtis sparks engine/exhaust combo.

[bkm]

Does this bike still exist?????????

[yaegerb]

Indeed it does.

[yaegerb]

Finally Done.

Video of it Running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYV_...ature=youtu.be

[riverrat]

An inspiration! Nice work!

[Jmoozy27]

Wow, that thing is sweet!!! Awesome build!!!

[knappyfeet]

Very nice. I hope mine turns out that well

[The_Steve_Man]

You going to race that at Flickerwood? We plan on being over there Nov 21

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[yaegerb]

No, it's for sale in another ad. I will race my 85 R this year if I have time.

[tecaterob]

Sweet 200x man!!!!

[yaegerb]

Update and likely the final post to this thread. I just received a PM from Ed Florey. He purchased the flat track 200x back in October. Below is the post and the associated youtube video. The x is finally at home in the herd.

"Hello Brendon it's Ed Florey. Not sure if you remember me but I was the one who bought your 200x last year. Well we just got back from spending the weekend at Pine Lake for round#5 of the NEEDT series. I had to have foot surgery so I was unable to race but my good friend Mat Heinz entered your 200x in the 200/350 lites class. He ended up taking a second place after a good charge for the front. Included below is a video Mat recorded from his helmet. Thought you would be interested in seeing how the 200x compared with the other 3 wheelers. I know Mat was very impressed as well as I. Thanks again."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wPyzueZYAs

Thanks Ed for giving it a good home and using it as intended!

[bkm]

Doesn't get much cooler than that.

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[atc300r]

Ed has a realy sweet flat track 250r #70.I raced with him in 2014 at Paradise.Didnt get a chance to meet him.

[Jmoozy27]

#35 really lost the battle for 2nd. Still trying to get the dirt out of his teeth I imagine.

[userj8670]

TS 150's on banana bread right there B!

[yaegerb]

TS 150's on banana bread right there B!

You know it brother! As BKM said....perfect ending to the story. Will there be a sequel? I guess we'll see.

[86T3]

You have got to be kidding me. I was parked next to Ed and Matt all weekend and never recognized your old trike. Ed is a great guy, it went to a deserving home. Also, I don't know if he told you, but his 73 year old father ran in the vintage B class. It was really incredible. I wish I had k own it was your old trike, I'd have gotten some pictures for you

[Legns]

looks great awesome machine:w00t:

[3wheelieo]

While at hamlin speedway today i saw ed and your trike . pretty cool and his dad was there racing to . nice build.

[yaegerb]

Well, it looks like the 218 is for sale again.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911144269256183?ref=share_attachment

[oldskool83]

wont ever get that price in PA, its close to me. Wont say theres not 3800 into it but wont ever get it in PA.

[Dirtcrasher]

Nice 200 for sure! I'd think with some negotiating both peeps ought to be satisfied.

That motor alone had to be a small fortune...

[shortline10]

Awesome machine , would be very difficult to build another equal to the quality .

[El Camexican]

wont ever get that price in PA, its close to me. Wont say theres not 3800 into it but wont ever get it in PA.

I would think anyone who knows what's in that trike and was looking for the same would be happy to pay a lot more than the asking price.

[oldskool83]

when i build this one i had 5K into it. If ou do it right its gonna cost. id have no issue paying his price, just know most people wont.