New to me 200x, update, up and running.

[chrisand4]

So I've been looking for a 200x for a while, got this 84 for $250. Non running and missing parts (still a decent price here on the east coast).

Anyway, haven't gotten it running yet, but i'm having trouble with this tank. The petcock isn't letting fuel out like it should, but it is leaking. My Problem is that I can't get the petcock off, when I turn the bolt on it everything turns (where it is attached to the tank), I don't really want to mess the tank up by being forceful, so and ideas on how to get it off? Not sure who the manufacturer of it is.

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[chrisand4]

Well, it's a runner! ...but it's also a smoker. Anyone have any clue about the tank?

[xrider]

The tank was made by IMS and it is there short track tank.

[chrisand4]

The tank was made by IMS and it is there short track tank.

Cool to know, any idea how I can get that petcock off without screwing up the tank? I guess I could grab the threads with some pliers, but I don't want to mess the threads up either.

[shortline10]

Wrap the threads with some type of tape and hold it with pliers and wrench it off . IMS tanks are famous for this issue . If you breaks it or screw it up LMK I think I have one on a spare junk tank . Also replace the seals while you have it apart .

[chrisand4]

Wow didn't even think about the tape thing. I'm just being super cautious. In the past when i've tired to fix something myself, I ended up making it worse. Projects like getting this X back into shape would have me running scared! I'm determined to get this one complete though, I'm even going to tackle a top end rebuild( a scary concept for me!) It's a very good thing i actually have a manual now.

[chrisand4]

Another question, will the stock shrouds fit this tank?

[shortline10]

Yes the stock shrouds .

Another question, will the stock shrouds fit this tank?

[chrisand4]

Well got the petcock off and cleaned, threw the tank and seat back on and took a short ride around the yard. Even with all of the smoke (seriously, tons!) it has a lot of pep and power, it even idles like a champ. Happy to report the clutch seems strong and it went through the gears smoothly. Once my airbox gets here I can fix the brakes and give it a proper ride.

[dksix]

I have the same tank on a 200x I got last weekend. You say it's all turning, are you talking about the nipple and petcock? I just went and took mine off to see how it worked. I had to hold the petcock and loosen the nut. The nut will turn free of the valve itself. I hope this helps. Where in NC are you? I'm just across the state line in TN, just about an hour outside of Asheville.

[chrisand4]

Instead of the nut on the petcock turning, the stem that went into the tank was turning, I followed shortline's tip and just taped it, grabbed it with some pliers, and wrenched it loose. I'm about an hour on the other side of Asheville, just above the SC line, so about 2 hrs from you.

[jb2wheels]

That looks like a great deal for $250 - good seat, good plastics, good tank, good tires - you're ahead of the game with that deal.

[dksix]

How close are you to Browns Mountain? I go riding there sometimes ( not trikes but bikes ) and to the Steel Creek GNCC every few years.

[chrisand4]

I'm a little over an hour from there. I've been to it once, it was pretty fun. I plan on taking my XT350 up that way soon to do some dual sport riding.

[Lil Earl]

i usually just use a rag on the threads with vise grips usually keeps the threads pretty good