First long trailride on 200x

[mtsnieg]

I went up to Black River Falls this past weekeng to do some trailriding. I was a little nervous, got done restoring my first geaneration 200x a couple months ago and only have putted in the yard

Trailriding kicks ass!!! We put 70 miles on Saturday. A couple short breaks but all riding. Fifth gear most of the time flat out balls to the walls. I had to try to keep up with a snotty Kawi 400 and a z400. My buds on the Grizzlies followed . Sunday morning I'm up and tryin to get another quick ride in but everyone was sore. So I says f all yous sallies and I go get in a couple miles before we had to go.

The x ran like a champ the whole time. Never missed a beat. Well, I guess it missed one, that is being a bit underpowered for me. Now I definately have to start looking for an R or 350x. I never saw another trike the whole weekend. Lots a questions and comments from other riders. They were amazed at what it would go through. The Kawi and z400 got stuck in spots, haha, I went through and was never nice about mud roosts. All in good fun.

Got some pics, not much from riding cause I was too busy givin er da beans.

My x before I left home

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We stopped here a couple miles in. Wanted to see if I was okay with the pace. I said when they can't see me for a while, that's top speed for me.
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At the end od Saturday's ride this is what the x looked like
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Had some drunkin fun with a new swing
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All loaded up and ready to go home

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Next time I will have a mount made for my camera to go on my bars. Pics and video on demand. Plus my buddy says he has a helmet cam. Gonna call him on that one.

So who wants to trade a liquid R or 350z for my 200x, the one I have in pieces and my 200s?

[inv3ctiv3]

The x ran like a champ the whole time. Never missed a beat. Well, I guess it missed one, that is being a bit underpowered for me. Now I definately have to start looking for an R or 350x. I never saw another trike the whole weekend. Lots a questions and comments from other riders. They were amazed at what it would go through. The Kawi and z400 got stuck in spots, haha, I went through and was never nice about mud roosts. All in good fun.

So who wants to trade a liquid R or 350z for my 200x, the one I have in pieces and my 200s?

That is exactly how I felt after my first couple of trail rides on my old 200x! They are fun little trikes but once you really put them through the paces you realize you need a 350X. The 350X is the best trike I've ever owned, they are beasts and especially on the trails!

[harryredtrike]

i love my x on the trails but ill take my 250r most of the time

[mtsnieg]

That is exactly how I felt after my first couple of trail rides on my old 200x! They are fun little trikes but once you really put them through the paces you realize you need a 350X. The 350X is the best trike I've ever owned, they are beasts and especially on the trails!

Ya, I think I pretty much gave that poor x all it had and then some. But it liked it. It was a blast. I'm gonna ride the bejesus out of it on the lake this winter. Now I need more power.

[David komatina]

If its not fast enuf do a few mods my 185s spanks 400exs all day trails or strait runs! Wiesco piston and a pipe should make your machine move!

[Yordo02206]

i love my 200x ..in the trails i could keep up pretty good but once we get to open areas i get blown away..it's a little under power but still alot of fun.im got a 86 250r that i been building from frame up and my tri z restoration in almost complete cant wait to see how those fuckers are

[hang&rattle]

Ya got my heart beatin'! I know that's a total blast. 200x's are comfy, but for children and a good beginner trike. Now that you want more go for it as soon as possible. Because mtsnieg you will break it. Once you know you want more you'll push that little trike, and it will give all it's got, but it will break. (this is the third motor on mine) Great pictures, and great job breakin' the rebuild in like a champ!, little time and soap and water.

[inv3ctiv3]

If its not fast enuf do a few mods my 185s spanks 400exs all day trails or strait runs! Wiesco piston and a pipe should make your machine move!

This is hands down the most absurd thing I've read on here. I wish I lived in a fantasy world where 185s trikes with NO suspension beat 400EX's lol. I've owned both and know that is 100% not true. It is possible to beat a 400EX in a straight line with lots of engine mods but not on trails man.

[zppeacock]

Nice weekend... Were id Black River Falls did you go... Is there public riding up there?

[three_wheelin45]

This is hands down the most absurd thing I've read on here. I wish I lived in a fantasy world where 185s trikes with NO suspension beat 400EX's lol. I've owned both and know that is 100% not true. It is possible to beat a 400EX in a straight line with lots of engine mods but not on trails man.

LOL yes it is, I just didnt want to comment, Due to how speechless I was

[pantera1975]

I rode 185 miles on my 86 250r no problem it was only the 5th time we went ever riding. We were in Laona WI.

[mtsnieg]

Nice weekend... Were id Black River Falls did you go... Is there public riding up there?

The cabin we stayed at is 20 miles east of Black River Falls. 200 yards out the back yard is the trail. There has to be a cdouple hundred miles of public trails.

Now I know a 400ex isn't the fasted quad out there, but I'm prety sure i could woop a 185s with one, even my buddies worn out one, on a bad day too.

[scottp597]

I think we all need a 350x

[David komatina]

Whatever u think i have no problem beatin a 400ex on trails i saw your vid bro and i could ride those trails as fast as u on my 185s with no suspension u best not call someone i liar if you have never rode with them its about the rider 100 percent!

This is hands down the most absurd thing I've read on here. I wish I lived in a fantasy world where 185s trikes with NO suspension beat 400EX's lol. I've owned both and know that is 100% not true. It is possible to beat a 400EX in a straight line with lots of engine mods but not on trails man.

[atc350xer]

David... ever think of using the nickname "funky"? There would be no cooler nick than "Funky Komatina", especially if you grew up in the 80's The damned song won't stop playing in my head now