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  1. #1
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    Apr 2012
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    Linden, MB Canada
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    Custom 250sx tips and help

    I have purchased a 1987 250sx in great running condition minus brakes (front and rear pads worn out) for $900. The seat is mint and the plastics are great except for 2 small cracks beside the toolbox lid. I just ordered 14" ITP Type 7 rims with (2+5) offset. 26x11x14 zillas and 1.5" wheel spacers for the rear. Tomorrow I am picking up a 200x minus engine/tank/plastics for $75.

    I have a few questions as follows:

    I would like to convert my front end to the 200x.
    Should I use my existing triples and just run the 200x fork tubes and make spacers for either side of the 200x tire?
    If I use the entire 200x front end will my 250sx front fender and headlight fit?
    What is the 200x front rim dimensions and offset?
    What is a good steering tire for trail and mud? What size front tire should I go with?

    One last thing that I am tinkering with in my mind is a rear end disc brake conversion. Could I fabricate a spacer to bolt onto the inside of my right tire hub with a disc mounted to it? Then on the rear axle housing weld a bracket to bolt the 200x caliper to? Anyone try this or is this wishful thinking?

    Any advise or input would be greatly appreciated!

  2. #2
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    Apr 2012
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    Linden, MB Canada
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    Here are a couple pictures of the 200x I'm getting. I have 1 picture of my 250sx from when I bought it

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  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    NC
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    Most people use the entire 200x front end, personally I just used the 200x forks, hub, wheel and brake caliper. I used a 24" tall AT489 tire for the front and like it so far. New spacers have to be made to center the hub on the axle and a spacer for the brake caliper also has to be made for that to work. Not sure about using the entire 200x front end, but if I understand it right it is a bolt on and go deal.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
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    NC
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    After reading a little, you may or may not have to replace the steering stem bearings and you do have to add a steering stop.

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