rare 81-83 atc200 maier fender

[adam38654]

I found this fender listed as a NOS atc250 front fender for $39 shipped siting around some old cycle shop. I was positive it was for a 1980 atc185 and 81-83 atc200 non-sport models. When it came in I realized it was a Maier aftermarket fender. It looks like they used to make fenders for the early utility models some years ago. Now all they have is for the 84+ sport models.

[1984 honda 200s]

Whats the difference with the ''utillity'' front fender and sport front fender? One has mud flap and other doesnt?

[adam38654]

Both of these finders are for the same bike. The aftermarket maier just doesn't have the holes drilled yet. The 1980 185 and 81-83 200 were the same on a large frame,25" tires, with the two piece back fender and a big black trunk. The front suspension started with the 83 185s so from then on they bolted up different and was a slightly different style. I don't know if there is a difference between sport and non-sport models with the suspension. Basically sport just means it's a slightly smaller ,40lb lighter frame, with smaller 22" instead of 25" tires. I mentioned "utility" because the larger non-sport was designed more for a trailer hitch,and racks to work around the farm,yard,hunting,ect.

[motoman1012002]

doesnt maier still make these that red is better than the new red

[adam38654]

Maier only makes the fender for 83-84+ models that have the front suspension and 1 piece back fenders. Completely different. I don't like their new darker,shinier, red either. It looks like a set of fenders on one of those Chinese quads. Seems like it would be more brittle too. Maybe the company traded hands but they are using a different type of plastic.