Any 200x suspension ideas?

[dagger350]

ok, heres the update list below. Gonna test drive next weekend. Thanks for the various parts received from members.

1. 250R forks, 350X triple tree
2. Plastic clark tank, UNI air filter
3. Pro Taper contour fat bars, fat bar adapters
4. wider footpegs from 250rRoostmaster
5. 400EX hubs
6. 18" Kenda Klaws on 9" rim
7. GT Thunder rebuild rear shock
8. number plate replaces light
9. CR85 caliper swap mod

[jon jon]

me and you are doing the same project. im going 18 in holeshots on 8in bead locks. a +2 swinger.. motor upgrades... but shock weise... imma get the rear redone and maybe try a 300ex works shock on the rear. but forks... i have no idea

[dagger350]

Ok, i test drove the bike friday. I changed to stock 450R tires on old 350X rims. The best pic I have is below. I dont remember being too big for the bike, but I am. However, the ride is not good. I fought the front end too much. I think I need to push the 250R forks up into the trees at least an inch. Also, move handlebars more forward. I let too much pre load out of the rear shock.

Anyone that has done this 250R mod got any tips for dailing in the 250R front better?

[RapidRick]

I put a 350X front end on my 200X, and I think it's far better than any 250R setup other than an 85-86 250R front end/

[dagger350]

Update: finally got the 200X to go a whole lap on short MX track without dying. Hooray. Here is short video on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvYwXsSoswAI

[torque]

i used 250r forks with progressive springs in my first gen x. but i had the triples bored out to accept the 35ml forks. i never felt as if i had "to fight the front end" even with the forks as low in the triples as they would go. when swapping the the triples to r or 350 x to run the 250r forks it messes with the steering geometry, and could be your front end trouble. i hope some one will chime in on that.

in the back i added a hd spring and had the shock rebuilt and valved for improved dampening. i also added the 350x shock resi with an adjustable dampening control.

[oldskool83]

200x rear suspension upgrades require Big bucks. Ive done work 300ex and a custom rear end...still dont even give you 8" of susension but my new bike will be well over that. nothing is a bolt up, 200x suspension stock is a joke.

[torque]

200x rear suspension upgrades require Big bucks. Ive done work 300ex and a custom rear end...still dont even give you 8" of susension but my new bike will be well over that. nothing is a bolt up, 200x suspension stock is a joke.

please elaborate