1985 200x build up!

[Dammit!]

This will be a ground up build. I bought a 1983 200x about three years ago for $150 but I'm using mostly parts I've collected since then and not many of the 1983 parts for this build. The frame is a 1985 that I picked up pretty much free, swinger is a 1984, shock is 85, pegs are 85 so I'm calling it a 85. The motor, axle and few small pieces will end up being the only things I use off the original 1983.

It will have the 250r front fender, Bassani exhaust (unless somebody wants to trade me a nice supertrapp), 250r tires, 300ex hubs, stainless bolt kit. The colors will be red, white and black instead of blue. Motor will be mildly modded. Nothing extreme. I just want a pimped out rider. I have other trikes for going fast.

Everything is/will be powdercoated. The only spray paint used will be hi temp for the exhaust and motor. The powder is just about finished. I have a few more things that need to get done but here is where I'm at right now.

http://www.triketrash.com/200x/1.jpg
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[WIkid500]

Looking good. What are the plans with the engine?

[Dammit!]

You can see it in the background in the last pic. Needs to be blasted and painted, rebuilt with a 10.25:1 piston, new seals, MAYBE a cam (depends on what I can get a deal on).

[edog]

Whats up with the 2 different oem bars?

Is the high bend for sale?

Looking good by the way!!!!!!

[Dammit!]

I haven't decided which set of bars I want to use yet. One is OEM either 200x, 250r or 350x (not really sure where I got them anymore). The other I got off a 1986 Tecate.

[Dammit!]

Did I mention I have a perfect OEM tank for it? :D

http://www.triketrash.com/200x/7.jpg
http://www.triketrash.com/200x/8.jpg

[edog]

Sweet tank!!!!!!!!

[hondawasaki]

lookin great, cant wait to see it all together!!

[Autophysn]

Very nice bro, I am jealous

[chris200x]

All I can say is it's about time!

Edit: Hey.. what's the story with that swinger bolt? OEM or a custom job? I'm having a heck of a time keeping mine tight. (even with a lockwasher and loctite). I'd like to have a custom one made with a hole on the threaded end for a cotter pin or something???

[Rookie]

Looking good. Are you putting tapered bearings in the stearing column ?

[dirtface]

Looks great!!!! Keep the Bassani, I have one on the 1983 200x that I built, and It is probably my favorite. I have had them all over the years on different 200x's, the Bassani performs great and sounds nice and deep toned, unlike the Cobra which in my opinion is the loudest. I have had three Supertrapps (1 steel,2 aluminum) they would be my second choice. And the DG that I had would be my third, Cobra at the bottom. Just my unprofessional opinion.:lol::lol:

[Dammit!]

Chris: yeah it's a SS swinger bolt courtesy of Yamahondaman. And yeah it is about time. :lol:

Rookie: Yes it's getting tapered steering bearings. Races are already installed.

[RapidRick]

So will you bring it next time so we can put around together. I've got two. You can be the good, and I've got the bad and ugly :beer

[andnuaa]

Any updates on this project

[freaksfix]

What make is the rear skid plate? Thats gonna look good when done, looks good now..

[WIkid500]

What make is the rear skid plate? Thats gonna look good when done, looks good now..



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[Dammit!]

No serious updates yet. Got a set of forks and triples off ebay for fifteen bucks (local seller so no shipping). The forks I was going to use are pretty rough so it was a good find. I needed a new steering stem so that's good now also. I need to find a good set of OEM Honda rear rims. 250r, 400ex, 450r or whatever. Just looking for a sweet deal on a set. I have some Douglas wheels for it but they're blue labels and won't hold up in the desert. After I find the wheels I'll be taking them in for powdercoat along with the forks and shock spring. I plan on taking the rear axle in for plating soon also. Not much I can do with it until then. I'll probably put the parts away for a little while longer. I need some room in the garage to get some work on the R and 350x done. Scored a 1983 110 for the gf to play around on recently that needs some work too.

This thing is and always has been a super slow build. It's at the bottom of the totem pole priority wise. As long as I keep taking my sweet time with it I won't end up rushing anything and it will get done the way I want it. I have every confidence that it will be the baddest looking 200x on here when it's done. :naughty:

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Lookin good! An 83-85 will prob be my next trike (well after I score a decent 350). I had an 86200x, but parts were just to scarce, I guess thats why I switched from Z's to R's. (and of course Sprock and Yamahondaman are makin all this cool Z stuff now, just my luck, lol). I thought about an auto-x also. Shelly (Atctims wife) had a nice auto-x with electric start, (and ghetto horn) that I really liked. Take your time and keep up the good work and I'm sure you will be pleased with the outcome.

[sandpuppi101]

Just stumbled on your build thread Doug,that 200X is gonna be a nice machine when ya get it all done,and like Freak's said,Look's Good Now.Are you gonna do OEM type decal's or custom,or nothing ??

Keep us posted as it goes ..

[Dammit!]

Custom colors on the decals. Sort of like my R.