1984 Honda atc 200x Little Oil in the Air Box! Problem? Please Help!

[irishfan84n]

I just got a '84 200x that has been sitting for a while after the previous owner (my uncle) rebuilt the entire motor. I was taking the lid off the air filter box and checking things out when I found a little bit of oil on the filter and in the box itself. Is this a major problem? Remember I am new to trikes. Thanks in advance for the help!!

[hatc200x1]

Its probably a foam air filter, foam air filters NEED to be oiled, and some drips off into the airbox.

[Ghostv2]

I use spray on oil for foam air filters, would never cause anything like that.
Maybe someone used any old oil and soaked it and didnt squeeze all the excess out. Just clean it all out, use proper oil and see if it appears again.

[CodyRosa]

x2 ghostv2 said.. even if the rings were gone I can't see oil going all the way back there to that filter. I suppose anything could happen though haha

[Ghostv2]

x2 ghostv2 said.. even if the rings were gone I can't see oil going all the way back there to that filter. I suppose anything could happen though haha

On my 225dx the crank case breather tube goes into a small box then into the air box. When i got it, it was dripping oil everywhere in there. Dont see the point, but its possible. I dont see it happening on a 200x though.

[irishfan84n]

Thanks so much for the info. I will just clean it and keep an eye out!

[GunsShooting]

Check the oil level. If its too high, the oil will be routed into the air box. Also smell the oil, if it smells like gas the carb float is stuck and leaking gas into the crankcase through the piston.

[Ghostv2]

Check the oil level. If its too high, the oil will be routed into the air box. Also smell the oil, if it smells like gas the carb float is stuck and leaking gas into the crankcase through the piston.

Im completely rebuilding the bike so im sure if there was a problem itll end up being fixed. I bought it cheap and then it died like a week later. I knew the engine needed rebuilt when i got it anyways.

Thanks so much for the info. I will just clean it and keep an eye out!

No problem. Just next time you got some spare change check out that spray on foam air filter oil. I think the one i got is Klotz, $7.96 online, i got mine at the local shop. Its red colored so you can see any spots you missed.

[CodyRosa]

oh on the 200x the breather goes into the airbox? haha i've never routed any of my breathers to my airbox

[irishfan84n]

Check the oil level. If its too high, the oil will be routed into the air box. Also smell the oil, if it smells like gas the carb float is stuck and leaking gas into the crankcase through the piston.

That could be, because it has sat for a while after the rebuild and my uncle said that I would have to more that likely rebuild the carb. Also, I will make sure I get some of that air filter oil spray.

[irishfan84n]

oh on the 200x the breather goes into the airbox? haha i've never routed any of my breathers to my airbox

So you are saying that you can just stick a cone air filter on the side of the carb and not use the airbox at all? I don't plan to do much bogging or anything with this, so that might be a better option, giving it is possible. Thanks

[Jwmajic]

Not a good idea open air filters get messed up real quickly the air box prevents a lot of dirt from getting to the filter.

[Ghostv2]

So you are saying that you can just stick a cone air filter on the side of the carb and not use the airbox at all? I don't plan to do much bogging or anything with this, so that might be a better option, giving it is possible. Thanks

Any water, mud, anything that gets splashed up on there will effect performance. Then you also have to rejet your carb. If anything, take the air box lid off for a little extra boostand get a new filter. I personally would leave everything alone. Your trike will last longer with the closed intake system intact. Plus i like to take mine though the water so i leave it go. Plus with a pod filter you would have to clean it after every ride if you ride through all the stuff i do. Mud, coal dust, etc.

oh on the 200x the breather goes into the airbox? haha i've never routed any of my breathers to my airbox

No, we were talking about a 225dx.

[honda200xguy]

So you are saying that you can just stick a cone air filter on the side of the carb and not use the airbox at all? I don't plan to do much bogging or anything with this, so that might be a better option, giving it is possible. Thanks

Yes you can

[irishfan84n]

Thank you guys soo much for the info and input, I think will just stick with the stock filter system. Sounds like the easiest and best thing for the trike. I do have to get a new air filter, since the foam one I have is flaking apart because it is so old. I also had a question about what to clean the long carb boot(air box boot) with?