My first green one!

[Xpress]

Woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!! :

Finally picked me up a couple of new toys!!

And because you guys like big pics...












Dirty toolkit, but there is a completed one with the original sleeve in the parts box.




The parts bike. Doesn't look too bad beneath the plastics, but otherwise, just for parts...


And an owners manual in perfectly legible condition, just a little scratched on the covers. Not sure if these are really worth a whole lot, but if so, I might just sell it (after I make a copy for myself ).


I tried firing it up tonight. Mixed up some gas real quickly with what I believe to be an appropriate mixture, poured it into the tank, and the petcock leaks. I think it's coming from the valve itself, but not sure- the 90* bend pops right out, and it doesn't on the other petcock, probably will swap them over tomorrow.

But it was slow enough to where I could attempt to start it, so I poured some gas in (after I cleaned the tank out), turned the choke on, kicked it over about a dozen times, and nothing. Pulled the plug off, and it's soaked, so I'm thinking the engine is flooded? Carb probably needs a clean too.

Anyways, how do you think I did for $500?

Doesn't look bad to me. Little wet sanding on the plastics, some polish, and should look nice. The parts bike is all there, and I think the green one has an aftermarket carb, by mikuni..? The piston shaft is a rectangle, not round...

[jeswinehart]

You done well IMO.
I have the exact same after market head light guard just like that and i will be darned if i can find the little bent light mount brackets.
I have them, just unable to locate them. if push comes to shove i may ask to borrow yours to copy.

john

[dcreel]

Congratulations.. It has ITP wheels on it, they will shine up real nice. The carb is a flat slide Mikuni TM carb. The best aftermarket carb available in my opinion. What kind of silencer is on the green one? You did real good.. Definitely got a deal.. I also have one of those light guards..

[scooterroo]

make sure you check it for spark. dont just go thinking you flooded it cuz the plug is wet. put in a fresh plug and make sure your gteting spark. t3's are known for having faulty stators and flywheels. nice grab though. two sets of nice oem rear fenders. let me know if you wanna part with one of them. i would be interested in them.

[code200k]

ditto on the parts bike im looking for a complete headlight assembly..looks like a great deal i paid 240 for my 85 and its a basket case.but as said above check for good spark.
EDIT. loks like it has an oil leak on the right side??
did you check for compression? 2 strokes need 90psi to fire

[hang&rattle]

Say goodbye to that 200x. Once you start wrenchin' and riding the Tecate the x will be grotesque. The design and engineering on the Tecate will make the x disappointing. And the speed and power will have you push the 200 too far, I blew up 2 motors on the x (just seems slow and heavy). Right on Xpress. Now the fun begins.

[Xpress]

Thanks guys, I feel like a million bucks, and am seeing green!

And thanks to Xowner and Twilight, I now have enough advise on how to get the bike running tomorrow.

scooterroo: the red bike I am going to part out- lots of good and usable parts just sitting in a box. The red fenders don't have a single crack in them!! Just need to be wet sanded back to a nice red color, and I already tried a little bit of it, and they shined right back to their original color.

code200k: No, that's gas from the petcock being leaky.

hang&rattle: LOL yeah, I was just thinking the very same thing I'm sure the 200X will still have a place up here- hoping to get a silencer for it so I can actually use it without getting that.. "stare"..

As for the parts bike, i'm going to go through what I have, clean stuff up a bit, then put it ALL up for sale (after I pull a few parts for the green one- the green one is not for sale!!!), engine included. I have a loan to pay off (which let me get these guys), and because I don't really have a lot of space for more parts, I'm selling it. :

[fabiodriven]

Awesome score man. You done well.

[Xpress]

Thanks guys! Glamy, if you want some parts you see, shoot me a PM. The easier I can get rid of extra parts, the better

Also, IT RUNS!! Just as loud as my 200X IMO, but I don't care

Wound up pouring gas directly into the cylinder, and it fired up second kick. Did it a couple more times, and have come to the conclusion that the carb needs a deep and thorough cleaning. Still need a good petcock, BOTH of them leak

[code200k]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/group.php?groupid=4 some good info in here man...im interested in that healight and rack in your pile o parts..

[Xpress]

^Yeah, I'm a member of that group

Some riding pics:





No more riding until I get motorcycle 2 stroke oil- I couldn't resist taking the opportunity to take it for a few spins (who in their right mind would resist the urge to take their first 2 stroke for a spin??) I don't want to jack something up in the engine. I can already tell I'm going to need to do some carb cleaning.

Also, I'd be willing to trade the headlight guard for a brake fluid reservoir for the rear, and an exhaust pipe mount. The one on this one is a clamp with rubber that goes around the pipe and bolts to the frame, don't know if it's for the DG or not... The 6 pack rack is not worth much more than scraps (it it weren't it'd be on the bike already)

[ATC-RYDA]

great deal man !

[dcreel]

Awesome.. What do you think?

[Xpress]

I think hang&rattle is right. My 200X feels like a weak toy by comparison! The power is freaking insane once it hits the powerband, and you guys are definitely right about 2 things:

1. These tires SUCK!

2. The bike literally does shake itself apart! I tightened up the exhaust mounts last night, and they were gone after I took it for a spin

[Twilight]

You didnt run it straight gas did you? In even 30sec you coulda made major damage...